issue 17 - january 11, 2019 - anthony middle · feb 8 high school request deadline feb 14 history...

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PA NTHER POST

GREETINGS FAMILIES AND FRIENDS!Author Neil Gaiman wrote in The Graveyard Book ?If you dare nothing, then when the day is over, nothing is all you will have gained.? His sentiments are at the center of our Learner Profile focus for this month - being Risk Takers.

Taking risks can be scary; however, it we are able to calculate the pros and cons of a risk, we may find that we can push our boundaries and come out on the other side better for it. Now, these risks don?t have to be extravagant like jumping out of a plane or eating the ever dangerous fugu pufferfish. Every day we make choices and some of those choices do involve a fair level of risk - the trick is managing the worries and fear that come along with these choices.

So how do we become better risk takers? Here are some sure fire ways to try out!

- Sit next t o som eone new We can easily fall into the same routines and find security in the same group of friends. One way to push our boundaries is to find a new group of people to interact with. Share your stories and listen to theirs - who knows, you may end up with a new best friend.

- Raise your hand in classWe get it. You don?t want to be wrong. But as Wayne Gretzky once said, ?You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don?t take.? The Great One?s words ring true on the ice and in the classroom. Share those awesome ideas in your head - your classmates will definitely benefit from all that you have to bring to the table.

- Say yesThese three letters can be some of the most empowering to use in the English language. So many times we find ourselves saying ?no? to something new or strange. Try saying yes and going with the flow - you may find a new favorite food in the lunchroom or a new after school class that you love.

Happy holidays!

The Anthony Admin Team

IB LEARNER PROFILE TRAIT OF TH E M ONTH : RISK TAK ER

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 11 2019

ISSUE 17

Jan 17 Science Museum 7th gr field trip

Jan 18 Geography Bee

Jan 21 No School - MLK Holiday

Jan 23 Last day of Sem 1 & Qtr 2

Spirit Day - Comfy Cozy Day

Jan 24-25

No School

Jan 29 School Wide Spelling Bee

Feb 7 National African American Family Involvement Day

Feb 7 Talent Show & Soul Food Dinner

Feb 8 High School Request deadline

Feb 14 History Day

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GRA DE LEVEL NEWS

Anthony Middle Schoolanthony.mpls.k12.mn.us612.668.3240

6TH GRADE - HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM AVID

7TH GRADE - WORDS IN MATH?! WE GOT THIS!

We are looking forward to a great second have of the year. With the end of second quarter fast approaching, we are busy refining our notes and staying organized. The 6th grade students will be working on some creative writing using VTS (Visual Thinking Strategies) in the next few weeks and the 7th and 8th grade students will be

looking at and writing some spoken word using the critical response protocol.

We still have room in our 6th grade 2nd hour and 8th grade 6th hour if you are interested in taking AVID. Please let Ms. Gustafson or Mr. Sanders know if you are interested.

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].

Room 208 wrapped up lessons on adding and subtracting integers right before Winter Break. Now we are heading into multiplying and dividing integers! Positive and negative numbers are no match for our strong thinking skills! Our goal is to be masters of word problems that involve positives and negatives. I challenge you to be a risk taker and attempt to solve one of our word problems! Check in with Ms. Axness in room 208 when you think you've figured it out!

The pr ice of one share of Acm e Com pany declined $5 per day for 4 days in a row. How m uch did t he pr ice of one share change in t ot al af t er t he 4 days?

http://schoolrequest.mpls.k12.mn.us/onlinerequest

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Hello friends and family! On January 23rd Student Council has organized Comfy Cozy Day! On Comfy Cozy Day you can wear your most comfortable outfit or PJs. You can wear your onesies and footie pajamas, but you have to wear clothes underneath and hard sole shoes with them. All your pillows, blankets, and animals are NOT invited to this event. Sorry friends. Overall be sure to follow the dress code. In the morning during everyone?s advisory you will be having silent reading time. Be sure you wear your comfy clothes on January 23rd! Make it fun! Thanks, Student Council Team.

COMFY COZYDAY - JANUARY 23

HEART AND SOLE SPRING SEASON IS COMING UPMark your calendars - regist rat ion opens February 1st

Heart & Sole is much more than a running program, we?ll cover a wide range of important, age-appropriate topics (such as friendship, peer pressure, gossip, healthy eating, emotional aware-ness and more) through fun, in-teractive games and activities in the weeks ahead. We're looking forward to using the power of running to help prepare your girl for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.

The season will begin in early March and finish with the Twin Cities GOTR / H & S 5K June 1st.

When : Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:05 ? 5:35

Where: Anthony Middle School For more information go to: https://www.girlsontherun.org/what-we-do/6th-8th-grade-program

Call Me Coach! Do you know someone who would be a great coach? Girls On The Run is recruiting coaches for the spring season. Click the link and find out more. https://www.girlsontherun.org/what-we-do/6th-8th-grade-program

If you want to join the Anthony program or have more questions, please contact Noel Creager (Anthony site liaison & teacher) [email protected].

Girl Scout Troop 10398 (who also happen to be Anthony

students) is collecting NEW socks to donate to The Bridge

For Youth, which offers homeless services for youth in

Minnesota. Each advisory will get a collection bag, and the

Advisory that collects the most socks will get donuts! Please

bring your new socks by Wednesday, January 23rd.

See Ms. Gustafson with questions.

HELP TROOP 10398COLLECT SOCKS

https://www.girlsontherun.org/what-we-do/6th-8th-grade-program













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HA LLWA YS & STA IRSTo ensure a smooth flow of traffic in the hallway and stairs during passing time, we put yellow and red tape down the middle of the hallway and stairs throughout the building. The tape will serve as a visual cue to help students remember to walk and stay on the right as they walk from class to class. We'll be spending time reviewing hallway and stair etiquettes to ensure a safe flow of movement.

Which is m y lef t and r ight hand?

SECURE WITH A LOCKALL Students must HAVE AND USE a school issued lock on their locker (unless they were granted an exception).

Students may purchase a replacement lock for $5. If they have trouble coming up with the $5, we can provide them with 1 scholarship.

No sharing of combinations or lockers. The school is not liable for lost/stolen items. If students need a new lock, see a dean.

Don't forget, cellphones must remain in lockers during the school day between 9:30am - 4:00pm.

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THE PTA CORNER - HAPPY 2019 TO ALL


Many thanks to the wonderful parents who made the Limo Rides and the Big Blast Party such a success! You handled a big job with a positive, firm, laid back attitude and kept everyone happy! Many thanks also to Ms. Kari Brown for helping so many kids and families with their forms and Cherrydale questions! Thanks to families for supporting Anthony Middle School.

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Kathy Ferrey and Kai Gudmestad, Co-chairs Sarah Poindexter, Treasurer Melanie LaMere, Secretary Nicole Valentine, Site Council Liaison & Meeting Coordinator Janet Bomar and Michelle Hemingway, Event & Volunteer Coordinators

PA NTHER SHOUT-OUTS....to our WONDERFUL

Ant hony fam il ies for the yummy treats the week

before winter break AND for fulfilling all of our staff Amazon wish list! You are AMAZING and your kind

generosity is greatly appreciated!

Words can't express how t hank ful we are for

all of you. You are our great est SUPERSTARS !

....to Ms. Godfrey, Mr. Neville, Ms. Palmquist, Mr. Puckett and Mr.

Anderson for helping Ms. Vue over winter break with taping the hallway

and stairs. It was a FUN workout!

.....to Anton for helping our new

students to Anthony feel

welcomed! He demonstrates the IB trait CARE very

well. .....to Nalina for helping her group creatively compose quirky quips

on the stage.

.....to Asma for being able to turn a tough situation into

a fun learning experience for

everyone! She is kind and patient.

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CPEO Program @ A nthonyExcit ing news!

The CPEO program is back at Ant hony and st ar t s on February 14, 2019.

Connect ing Parent s t o Educat ional Oppor t unit ies (CPEO) is a f ive-week Parent Academ y Program designed especially t o br ing schools, parent s, and com m unit y t oget her as equal par t ners in t he educat ion of t heir children. The CPEO program is sponsored and supported by Minneapolis Public Schools? Office of Communications, Engagement, & External Relations. CPEO is offered for parents with children in elementary, middle, and high schools. The program is taught in four languages, English, Spanish, Hmong, and Somali. We encourage any parent/caretaker to sign up! CPEO is a great way to not only learn about how t o suppor t your child, but also a fun opportunity to m eet ot her parent s. The program is FREE and open t o everyone (parents, guardians, staff). Childcare and dinner is of fered each night .

If you need transportation, please email [email protected] or call 612.668.3274.

For more information about the CPEO program, contact [email protected] or 612.668.0237.

THURSDAY NIGHT WEEKLY SESSIONS

6:00p.m . - 8:00 p.m .

Th. Feb 14th WEEK 1

· General Introduction to CPEO

· 1st LESSON ? Adolescence: A Time Of Change And Growth

Th. Feb 21st WEEK 2

· 2nd LESSON ? Positive Communication Enhances

Th. Feb 28th WEEK 3

· 3rd LESSON ?How To Motivate Teenagers To Read

· 4th LESSON ? Obstacles That Get In The Way of Success In School

Th. Mar 7th WEEK 4

· 5th LESSON ? How The School System Functions In Middle School

· 6th LESSON - The Road To College

Th. Mar 14th WEEK 5

· Principal Session

· Financial Aid Presentation

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