News and events - March 31, 2023

March 31, 2023

• April 4: ACT Test (11th graders; remote learning option for 9th, 10th, & 12th graders)
• April 7: No School- Staff Development
• April 24: MCA Testing for 10th & 11th graders (Late Start for 9th & 12th graders)

• April 29: CRHS Prom (International Market Square)
  
• May 29: No School- Memorial Day
• June 4: CRHS Graduation (Maturi Pavilion on U of M campus)
• June 8: Last Day of School (9th-11th graders)
• June 9: No School- Staff Grading Day

ACT Testing day for CRHS juniors is Tuesday, April 4, and we’ve created a test day schedule for all students. Please review the expectations for students on this day.

• All Grade 11 students will be taking the ACT
• Report to Coon Rapids High School by 7:30 and check for their testing room by looking at the lists on the wall in the hallways.
• Students may leave school once completed.
• Grade 11 students who are eligible for transportation home will remain at school in a supervised area until 2:20 pm if they do not have a ride once the test is completed.
• Lunch will be provided to Grade 11 students who remain at school following the test.
• Students in Grades 9, 10 and 12- optional remote learning day
  
• ​​CRHS students in 9th, 10th and 12th grade have the option to work remotely and complete learning activities through Google Classroom.
• 9th, 10th, and 12th graders who choose to come to school will work in a supervised study hall in the cafeteria.
• Transportation
  
• Morning and afternoon buses will run at their normal times.

We wanted to share a few important reminders as we start Trimester 3 at CRHS:

• Students are expected to enter through Door 1 only after school starts for the day. Students will then need to show their Student ID or StudentVue at our Check-In Desk.
• PSEO and STEP students may pick up a pink pass from Ms. Pavelko in the Main Office for their programs.
• Students may eat lunch in the cafeteria only- other spaces are not open to food.
• CRHS is a closed campus, which means students must remain on campus for lunch and are not allowed to order food into the building through restaurants/outside vendors (e.g. restaurant delivery, DoorDash, GrubHub, etc). Any food delivered to CRHS will be turned away.
• Students cannot go to their cars during the school day without a pass from the Main Office.

The dates of the Late Start Monday mornings in Trimester 3 are the following: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22

* Please note that 4/3 was not on previous lists but is a day with a Late Start schedule.

A huge congratulations to the Coon Rapids Speech Team! Last Thursday at Anoka High School we had numerous students make finals and miss going to state by only a point or two including Amelia Eric (taking 4th in Discussion), Lexi Sanderson (taking 5th in Discussion), and Onxy Iweh (taking 6th in Storytelling). Advancing to state competition in late April are two poetry phenomenons, Tiffany Kebabe (taking 2nd in poetry) and Soraya Ekoue (taking 3rd in poetry). Congratulations to everyone who worked hard throughout the season and competed last week, and good luck to our students competing at State!

As we start a new trimester, remember that the ParentVue app offers parents/guardians real-time access to student’s attendance, grades, course history, and other valuable information. The ParentVue app can be a great tool to help guide regular check-in conversations with your student/s about their progress in classes and towards their larger goals at CRHS and beyond. The app is available to download on your phone or check through the “Lock and Key.” If you have trouble logging in, please contact 763-506-HELP.

If you are eligible to receive the President's Volunteer Service Award, you will receive a certificate, pin, and a congratulatory letter from the President.

If you have any questions about the hours you have reported, please reach out to Ms. Johnson at liz.johnson@ahschools.us.

All individual volunteer opportunities will be posted in this list. The list will be updated and shared weekly with students.

If you are unable to find volunteer opportunities, please feel free to contact Ms. Johnson at liz.johnson@ahschools.us. She is happy to work with you and find other opportunities that may be of more interest to you or work better with your schedule.

DECA is hosting a Leadership Development Academy on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Look at the attached flyer and registration form for more information.

11:00-1:00pm - Twin Cities Native Lacrosse will be hosting a hands-on Traditional Lacrosse demonstration and community game!

11:30am - 12:15pm - Hoop Dance Class with Lumhe Sampson
Try your hand at hoop dancing in this class full movement and storytelling!

12:30pm-2pm - Indigenous Food Tasting with Derek Nicolas
Taste foods foraged, hunted, and prepared by a young man supporting our traditional subsistence practices.

1:30pm & 3pm - Bagese Games with Sharyl Whitehawk
Try your hand at this traditional Ojibwe dice game!

2:00pm & 3:30pm - Drum Teachings with Chris Batiste (Former Anoka-Hennepin Drum Keeper)
Join this hands on session where Chris will share Anishinaabe drum teachings and protocols passed to him.

Increased enforcement of parking regulations has begun at CRHS. To avoid parking tickets, you must display your valid parking permit daily on your rearview mirror. Either a full year 22-23 permit or Trimester 3 permit are acceptable. Please be aware that there is no student parking by Door 16. That is staff only parking as indicated on the light pole. If you haven’t purchased your permit yet, they are available online via ParentVue through Monday, April 3rd or in person at the Finance Window. The cost is $35.00. Please contact Ms. Matthews at the Finance Window with questions or call 763-506-7302.

Orchestra Concert Ushers Needed

The CRHS Orchestra will present their Spring String Fling on Monday, April 3rd 2023. Please consider joining us for the evening as an usher! Please note that this concert will be held in the Field House (not the auditorium).

Spring String Fling Usher Sign Up

Booster Club, Nonprofit and PTO Resources

It’s not too late (or too early) to register for our last free workshop of the season. We will focus on volunteer recruitment, board transition and retention as well as best practices for closing out the year. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn something new, refresh your knowledge and connect with other non-profit folk!

The workshop will be held in person at the Educational Service Center (ESC) in Anoka as well as virtually. Check out https://www.ahschools.us/ptoboosterworkshops for more information and registration.

Volunteers are an incredible asset to the students here at CRHS. Let’s make sure your impact is recorded and recognized. By filling out your volunteer application you are doing your part to keep our students safe while enriching their lives through extracurricular activities. You can access this year’s volunteer application here:

CRHS Volunteer Application and Criminal Record History Release Form or email your Volunteer Services Coordinator, Danielle Callahan at danielle.callahan@ahschools.us (or call (763) 506-7130)

Student Council is hosting a CRHS volleyball tournament on April 6th @ 3:00pm-6:30pm, located in the CRHS Field House. Come watch students and staff battle it out in a bracket style tournament & witness which team earns the title of CRHS Volleyball Champions! Ticket price will be $3 (Sold at the door). Concessions will be available in the Field House.

CRHS Got Talent is back! We will be hosting our Talent Show on May 25th during 3rd hour. So teachers, make sure you sign up your classroom for this event because you will definitely not want to miss it!

We will also be opening up auditions back up to students and staff! If you want a second chance to showcase your talent come on down to the CRHS Auditorium on April 6th to audition!

CRHS yearbooks are on sale now! Order your 2023 yearbook today through Jostens.com. Supplies are limited and once they sell out online, they are GONE.

Questions? Email Kari Berg at karilee.berg@ahschools.us

Senior Parents-

Senior Year is an important milestone in many student's lives and it’s important to find creative ways to commemorate your student’s senior year, celebrate all of their hard work and accomplishments throughout their school career, and let them know that you love and are proud of them. A fun and easy way to do this is to place a recognition ad, or an “Ad for Grads”, in the 2022-2023 Yearbook.This is something that your student can look back on for years to come.

It is very simple to create an “Ad for Grad.” Just visit www.jostensadservice.com and you can begin creating your ad today using your favorite photos of your son or daughter and a personal message. You can choose any photos you like: a baby photo, a grade school photo, or just a photo of your student that you love--you can even take a picture of the photo you want to use and upload that image from your phone.

• Photos may be in color or black and white, and you pick the fonts and background.
• Ads are available in two different sizes, 1/4 page for $60 or 1/8 page for $40.
• The Ads for Grads deadline is February 17, 2023.
  
  

If you have any questions or need tips on how to upload the pictures you want to use, please email Kari Berg at karilee.berg@ahschools.us or check out this sheet from Jostens with FAQs.

HELP: Need 9th-11th grade parents/guardians for the Senior All Night Party Committees. We are in need of several people to help plan the SANP. This is an event that is done at the end of Graduation and takes place at the Mermaid with entertainment and a safe place to be with friends for one more high school event. the major work is done before this thou and the time commitment is small.

Interested please contact Susie at susiek@usfamily.net for more information.

Class of 2023 Seniors and families:
Purchase your Class of 2023 yard sign in support of the Senior All Night Party. The first set of signs will be ready for pick up on December 12th and must be paid in full prior to pickup. If you have any questions on payment, please email audra.hyatt@ahschools.us.

The School Social Work Department maintains a small food shelf to assist families in crisis. Food is organized in small care packages and sent home in backpacks and cinch sacks. We are particularly in need of nonperishable ready serve meals. Some examples include Canned Raviolios, Packaged Pasta Meals, Stew, Chili, Ramen Cups, Soup Cups, Mac and Cheese Cups, Compleats. Snacks such as granola bars, breakfast bars, and snack crackers would also be appreciated. The list of all our current needs can be found at this link: CRHS Food Shelf and Compassion Fund Needs.

The Cardinal Compassion Fund is used to help students and families facing crises. Checks can be written to AHEF with Carinal Compassion Fund identified as the recipient in the memo line. Checks can either be dropped off in the main office or mailed to CRHS, Attn: Lana Matthews, 2340 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.

If you have questions or if you and your family need assistance, please contact Emily Gustafson at 763-506-7153 emily.gustafson@ahschools.us

College and Military Rep visits during lunches in the Cafeteria (11:10-1:15)

• Thursday, March 29th - University of MN - Duluth

Scholarships for our Seniors!

1. Career Center Website for advice and scholarships - here

2. Complete FAFSA application - here

3. Page Grant Scholarship - here (Deadline April 1st)

4. Wallin 2 year pathway scholarship ($6,000) - here

5. Seniors - check your emails from me (Brenda Mitshulis)!

The Anoka-Hennepin Career and College Specialists are excited to be hosting our first annual Spring Spectacular on Saturday, April 22 from 8:30-11:00 a.m. This event will highlight a variety of career and college planning options for students and families. The format will include a mix of scheduled sessions and open fair times. Click here for information on the schedule and session descriptions.

Anoka-Hennepin FAFSA and MN Dream Act Help Session

Attend our Financial Aid help event to get free, on-site professional assistance completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the MN Dream Act. Families will hear a brief presentation outlining eligibility, steps, and tips to complete their financial aid before having time to work and ask questions from expert volunteers.

Registration is not required for this event.

Girls in Aviation
Girls in Aviation, that provides an excellent introduction to aviation. This year’s event is on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Life Link III has an exhibit there, as well as one of our helicopters.

CRHS College and Career Center Website - There are a lot of students asking about college, military, trades and workforce. Check out my website! There are a lot of instructions on "how to"....send/request transcripts, letters of recs, write essays, scholarship opportunities, resumes, etc! Go to the CRHS homepage, hover over Support, click on Career Center - here

• CRHS Senior Information Page & Graduation 2023 Update
• Testing opportunities for students to earn a World Language Proficiency Certificate or Bilingual/Multilingual Seal