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Issue 19 - January 31, 2019...Both basketball games have been moved to Washburn High School on...
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1 PANTHER POST GREETINGSFAMILIESAND FRIENDS! BRRR! Our new year has certainly brought with it the arrival of cold winter weather. We understand that school closings can create interrupted learning and hardship for our students. See page 2 for resources and weather related school closing information. Learning Continues! Students can take this time off from school to check the portal to see where they are with current assignments or future assignments and projects. If you have access to technology, log into myOn to read a book or log into IXL for additional math practice. Students can also log into Naviance to see information about prepping and planning for life beyond school and the pathway to get there. As always, we encourage students to READ, READ, READ. Students can practice critical reading strategies they've learned with a book, magazine, or newspaper. 7th graders can reflect and work on their February 14 history day project . 8th grade students can review science materials from the last two years to prepare for their Science MCA test. National African American Family Involvement Day at Anthony February 7 Anthony is hosting its annual African American family events. In the morning, you will have the opportunity to enjoy continental breakfast followed by a short student program in the gallery from 9:30am ? 10:15am. Our annual Talent Show and Soul Food Dinner will take place from 6:00pm ? 8:00pm in the auditorium and cafeteria, respectively . We hope that you are able to attend at least one of these events and see the students and staff of Anthony shine. Students/Staff in the talent show : rehearsals are after school in the auditorium at 4:10pm on February 5 and 6. School Assembly Feb 6 On Wednesday, February 6 we will be holding an assembly during advisory to talk about how to be a successful panther. Students will learn about social problem-solving and positive relationships. Advisory will be extended and classes will be shorted by 8 minutes. Stay warm and safe! The Anthony Admin Team IB LEARNER PROFILE TRAIT OF TH E M ONTH: RISK TAKER UPCOM IN G EVEN TS January 30 2019 ISSUE 19 Jan 31 8th Grade STEM Expo CAN CELED Feb 1 Girls & Boys Basketball vs Page at Washburn HS Feb 4 8th Grade Band performs at SW Spelling Bee Feb 7 National African American Family Involvement Day Talent Show & Soul Food Dinner Feb 8 Student of the Qtr Celebration High School Request Deadline Feb 14 History Day SPT Conferences 4:30-7:30pm Feb 15 No School SPT Conferences 8:30-11:30am Feb 18 No School Feb 22 Perfect Attendance Ceremony
Transcript of Issue 19 - January 31, 2019...Both basketball games have been moved to Washburn High School on...
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PA NTHER POST
GREETINGS FAMILIES AND FRIENDS!BRRR! Our new year has certainly brought with it the arrival of cold winter weather. We understand that school closings can create interrupted learning and hardship for our students. See page 2 for resources and weather related school closing information.
Learning Cont inues!
Students can take this time off from school to check the portal to see where they are with current assignments or future assignments and projects. If you have access to technology, log into m yOn to read a book or log into IXL for additional math practice. Students can also log into Naviance to see information about prepping and planning for life beyond school and the pathway to get there. As always, we encourage students to READ, READ, READ. Students can practice cr it ical reading st rat egies they've learned with a book, magazine, or newspaper. 7th graders can reflect and work on their February 14 hist ory day project . 8th grade students can review science materials from the last two years to prepare for their Science MCA test.
Nat ional Af r ican Am er ican Fam ily Involvem ent Day at Ant hony February 7
Anthony is hosting its annual African American family events. In the morning, you will have the opportunity to enjoy cont inent al break fast followed by a short student program in the gallery from 9:30am ? 10:15am. Our annual Talent Show and Soul Food Dinner will take place from 6:00pm ? 8:00pm in the auditorium and cafeteria, respectively . We hope that you are able to attend at least
one of these events and see the students and staff of Anthony shine.
St udent s/St af f in t he t alent show : rehearsals are after school in the auditorium at 4:10pm on February 5 and 6.
School Assem bly Feb 6
On Wednesday, February 6 we will be holding an assembly during advisory to talk about how to be a successful panther. Students will learn about social problem-solving and positive relationships. Advisory will be extended and classes will be shorted by 8 minutes.
Stay warm and safe!
The Anthony Admin Team
IB LEARNER PROFILE TRAIT OF TH E M ONTH : RISK TAK ER
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 30 2019
ISSUE 19
Jan 31 8th Grade STEM Expo CANCELED
Feb 1 Girls & Boys Basketball vs Page at Washburn HS
Feb 4 8th Grade Band performs at SW
Spelling Bee
Feb 7 National African American Family Involvement Day
Talent Show & Soul Food Dinner
Feb 8 Student of the Qtr Celebration
High School Request Deadline
Feb 14 History Day
SPT Conferences 4:30-7:30pm
Feb 15 No School SPT Conferences 8:30-11:30am
Feb 18 No School
Feb 22 Perfect Attendance Ceremony
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SCHOOL CLOSING INFO
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Safet y First
Closing school is a complicated decision that affects students, staff and families. Our schools provide students with a safe and stable place to learn. Some students rely on the school district for breakfast and lunch. Closing school may cause some families hardships related to finding childcare. Closing school is an exception and we do everything possible to keep schools open.
The primary criteria we consider when making a decision include:
- The safety and well-being of students and staff- Severity of the weather (extreme cold, flooding, etc.)- Timing of weather (overnight, weekend, etc.)- The ability for buses and cars to travel safely
We continually monitor the forecast from the National Weather Service, and the superintendent meets with numerous administrators in order to make the best decision for students, staff and families. Staff members work throughout the evening and early morning each severe weather day to ensure that buses will run at or near schedule and that students will be safe. Transportation staff members work closely with bus vendors and Metro Transit to ensure the buses are ready for cold weather situations.
Making t he Decision
The superintendent makes a decision after consulting with the administrative team and other stakeholders as needed. The superintendent may consult with the superintendents from other metro school districts and the Minnesota Department of Education for additional perspective. The communications department communicates it to families and staff.
WINTER RESOURCES
NOTIFICATIONSIn the event that school is closed due to severe weather, MPS makes every attempt to notify families as soon as possible. We notify via automated phone calls, the MPS website and individual websites, local television news and social media.
Parents can help by making sure their contact information as well as emergency contact is regularly updated with their school. You can update your communication preferences (e.g., phone, email) on the School Messenger website, but you should contact your school direction to update your contact information.
Minneapolis Public Schools understands school closures can have an impact on families. We're committed to providing resources to famlies to lessen these impacts. Click here for recommended resources during school closures and breaks.
Wint er Gear
If any student needs winter gear, please see a dean or the social worker, [email protected]. We notice a lot of students who come to school without a coat or winter gear. It 's important to dress warm in case of drastic weather changes from morning to afternoon or in case of a vehicle/bus breakdown.
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PTA CORNER
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ANTHONY SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Volunteers needed to work the AMS Book Fair February 13-15. The book fair not only raises money for Anthony, it also provides books and
resources for classrooms. If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Janet Bomar at [email protected].
Here is t he l ink t o sign up for t he book fair : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b49a8a62ca0f49-anthony4
EVENT UPDA TESSpell ing Bee - Rescheduled for Feb 4Due to school closings this week, the Spell ing Bee is rescheduled for Monday, February 4t h dur ing 3rd and 4t h hour . See your child's Language & Lit teacher if you have any questions.
St udent of t he Qt r Celebrat ion - Rescheduled for Feb 8The Student of the Quarter Celebration for Quarter 2 has been rescheduled for Fr iday, February 8t h at 9:30am in t he audit or ium .
Although we have school on February 1, we felt it important for all students to be in advisory to receive their quarter 2 student planners, hear important announcements and know where to go for their elective rotation. Thank you for understanding!
STEM Expo CanceledThe 8th Grade STEM Expo f ield t r ip on January 31 is CANCELED and will be rescheduled at a later time. Any questions, see your 8th grade science teacher.
PTA GENERAL MEETING
The next public PTA General Meet ing is Thursday, February 7t h f rom 4:45p - 5:45p in the Media Cent er . It is convenientlyscheduled just before the annual Soul Food Dinner and Talent Show.
Guest speakers will include parent Marco Cavallet t i to discuss the First Book fundraiser, and a few 7th grade students to present the new Social Movement Club.
Bring your ideas, questions and suggestions. We look forward to seeing you there!
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GRA DE LEVEL NEWS
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6TH GRADE - New Quar t er , New Planner & Oppor t un i t y t o Focus on Organizat ional sk i l ls!Now is the time to use your 3rd quarter planner daily in all your classes. You are starting 3rd quarter, and one of the key factors to academic success is to be organized. Organizational skill sets in middle school vary greatly from low to high levels. Every Anthony 6th grader is capable of recording learning targets, assignments, due dates for projects and test information.
With the beginning of a new quarter, it allows you to reflect and recommit to academic excellence. Achievement is obtainable when you become an organizational guru.
Make a commitment to carry your planner to all classes and record all pertinent information during the class. At night, review your day with your parents. Efficient and consistent use of the planner reduces stress, advances learning and provides information at a glance. All successful people are organized, record daily tasks and perform work and personal tasks on a timely basis. Implementing or advancing your organizational skills makes for a dynamic plan of action. Start today and accept the challenge to form the habit of using the planner for the remainder of the school year.
8TH GRADE - MAKE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CHOICEAttention ALL 8th grade families who live in Minneapolis: Minneapolis High School requests are due for priority placement by February 8t h. Families can complete the High School request form online at: http://schoolrequest.mpls.k12.mn.us/onlinerequest
* Ms. Gustafson is requiring ALL 8th graders who are Minneapolis residents to request a Minneapolis High School for next year, even if they currently are not planning to attend one. Feel free to reach out to Ms. Gustafson with questions at [email protected].
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Greetings Anthony Families,
Our scheduled Boy's and Girl's basketball game on January 28, 2019 vs Justice page has been rescheduled due to the gym size at Justice Page Middle School.
Bot h basket ball gam es have been m oved t o Washburn High School on February 1st , 2019. Gir ls gam e st ar t s at 4:30pm t o 5:30pm . The Boy 's gam e st ar t s at 5:30pm t o 6:30pm .
This will allow sufficient space for parents and spectators to enjoy the game. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Athletic Director, Cornelius Bishop, at 612-668-3240 or [email protected].
REGISTRATION FOR THE ALL-FEMALE CHESS TOURNAMENT IS LIVE! (Click Here t o Regist er)Our f ir st ALL-FEMALE Check It Out t ournam ent is Sat urday, February 9t h, 2019 at Folwel Per form ing Ar t s Magnet . (3611 20t h Ave S, Minneapolis) - ENTER DOOR 4
In an effort to promote female participation in STEM related activities, MPS is to host their first ALL-FEMALE Check It Out Chess tournament!
The Check It Out Tournament is FREE and open to all FEMALE MPS K-12 students. This fun and casual chess tournament is for players of all levels and includes a lite breakfast and lunch for participants and families. Students do NOT need to be participating on a team to register. Individuals will automatically represent their school team.
Click here for more information.
NEW ELECTIVE CLASSESRem inder t hat all Ant hony st udent s w il l be rot at ing t heir elect ive classes when school resum es Feb 1. See Ms. Gust afson if you have quest ions.
6t h Grade
7t h & 8t h Grade
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2019 GEOGRA PHY BEE
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On Friday, January 18th, ten very talented students competed to be the Anthony Middle School National Geographic Bee 2019 champion. To qualify for the finals, students had to excel in their class competition and perform well on a qualifying test. The f inalist s were Maxim us Davis, Kar l Fuhr , Zoe Gibson, Char les Hubanks, Robbie Lee, Kieran McGuire, Henry Nafziger -Whit e, Lukas Paavola, Ben Rosielle, and Henry Barnhar t .
After several rounds of tough competition the field was narrowed down to our t wo f inalist s, Maxim us Davis and Henry Barnhar t . The championship
round was close to the final question but the Geography Bee Cham pion for 2019 was Maxim us Davis.
Next up, Maximus will take the National Geographic qualifying test to see if he is eligible to represent Anthony at the state competition at the end of March.
The Anthony Debate team had their first tournament January 17th. We had some tough competition, debating against Lake Harriet, Field and local powerhouse, Barton. We brought 15 amazing debaters ranging from brand new to third year. The topic they are debating is Immigration and Open Borders. Students are required to have arguments for BOTH sides of the issue, which is pretty tough!
Som e highlight s of our m at ch:
Char les Hubanks got an award for #1 speaker in his category.
Mar lowe Lindberg, Lil iana Devereaux, Daniel Frost , MIles Kujawa, Sant iago Lala, Abby Becker and Oscar Sm it h all received medals the very first time they debated for the Anthony Team!
A total of 13 awards were given to Anthony debaters.
And, to top it off, the team of Lily Cade and Lil iana Devereaux beat out 6 Barton teams for the #1 Team award at the JV level!
Way to go Anthony!
Our next debate tournament will be Thursday, February 21st.
- Ms. Bartholomew
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