Cooper High School Family Preview Night Current eighth graders and their families are invited to learn more about high school on Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m. in the Cooper auditorium.
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RMS Theater presents 30 Reasons Not To Be in a Play, Nov., 10-12, 7 p.m., plus a 3 p.m. matinee on Sat., Nov. 12. Stage kisses, pinkeye, inciting WWIII - these are only a few of the many things that can go wrong during the production of a play. Tickets $5 general admission, $3 students.

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MCGT's 2011 Annual Conference is Sat., Nov. 12 at the Minneapolis campus of the University of St. Thomas.  Enjoy full-day and half-day classes for kids in kindergarten through seventh grade, an array of interesting exhibits and information on a variety of topics for adults who live and/or work with gifted children.  More information can be found by clicking here.

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Annual Fall Strings Festival featuring the district's fourth and fifth grade orchestra students will be Tues., Nov. 15,        7 p.m. at Armstrong High School. The 7th - 9th grade Honors Orchestra will also be performing.  The Fall Orchestra Art Show, showcasing elementary orchestra students' artwork will be on display.

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Dallas Brass to perform at RMS on Tues., Nov. 15 and Thurs., Nov 17.  Over 400 band students across the district will work and perform with the Dallas Brass during their two day residency.  Click here to read more and to reserve your tickets.

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CHS Theatre Department presents On the Air! Nov. 16, 3 p.m., Nov. 17-19, 7 p.m.  A locally written and produced show, On the Air! takes the audience  back to a 1940s radio sound stage with radio favorites "Ma Perkins," "The Shadow" and "Your Hit Parade." Tickets are  available day of show.  $6/general admission; $4/students and seniors.

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Armstrong's Cabak and Nachbor headed to state CC meet

District 281 is frugal  

Condolences

It is with great sadness that we share with you the news that Darrell Erickson died November 1. He was 65 years old.

Darrell worked for over 30 years for Robbinsdale Area Schools teaching at Armstrong High School, Plymouth Middle School as well as coaching the Cooper High School ski team, the Plymouth Middle School basketball and tennis teams as well as serving as Athletic Director. Darrell retired in 2002.

To honor Darrell's memory, the family has created a memorial scholarship fund for young athletes in the Robbinsdale school district. Memorial donations for the scholarship can be mailed in care of Karla Erickson, 3224 E. Lakeshore Drive, Brooklyn, IA 52211.

For up-to-date School Board news, click on Minutes, Podcast and Webcast below.

School Board Resources:

- Agenda 

- Calendar 

- Minutes, Podcast and Webcast

Take a Trip to the Arts! 

During the week of October 31 through November 4, students in first through fifth grade received a Passport to the Arts in their music class.  When students attend various arts events in the district, they will receive cool stickers and can collect them in their Passport.  Parent-student reflection questions are included in the Passport, as well.  Participatory and grand prizes will be awarded to students who turn in their Passports near the end of this school year.  A list of upcoming events is listed on the Passport to the Arts webpage.  Look for the Passport symbol on your school website and click on it.

Click here for more Passport news and events listing.

Minnesota College Application Week at Cooper

Governor Mark Dayton has signed into proclamation that the week of November 14-18, 2011, is Minnesota College Application Week. Robbinsdale Cooper High School is one of 17 pilot sites in Minnesota to host College Application Week for its senior class.  During the week, seniors at Cooper will have the opportunity to learn more about college choices, will receive some guidance and information, and will have the chance to apply online.  

One of the goals is to increase the number of all students completing a college application, with a special focus on those who will be the first in their families to attend college.  Many Minnesota state colleges and universities are waving application fees during College Application Week. 

Participate in Give to the Max Day on November 16th

What if you could help the Seven Dreams Education Foundation (SDEF) win $1000 just by giving $10? On November 16, Give to the Max Day, you can make a difference by donating online through GiveMN.org.

Last year SDEF raised almost $5,000.  All the money was used to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students in Robbinsdale Area Schools.  Every dollar you donate (up to $1,000) will be matched by an annonymous donation.  What an incredible way to make an even greater impact.  Click here to make a donation. 

Cooper Girls Swim Coach is Community Spotlight Award Winner

Mike Gerads, Robbinsdale Cooper High School Varsity Girls and Boys Swim Coach was awarded the WCCO High School Sports Rally Community Spotlight Award on Friday, November 4.  Gerads helps coach the Northern Stars swim team, a group of young adults with special needs.  He also encourages the boys' and girls' swim teams to help out by volunteering in the pool with the Special Olympics athletes.  "It's emotional for the athletes in a happy, kind of fun way, and for the Cooper swimmers, it's emotional because it kinda touches them.  And it's fun for us, too," Gerads said.

Upcoming Classes through Community Ed 

Cookie Bake & Take - What a great opportunity to have fun with friends or family!  Cooper High School, Wed., Dec. 7,  Tues., Dec. 13, and 

Thurs., Dec. 15, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.  Parent/Child class - Sat., Dec. 3 from  9 a.m. - noon.

Krumkake Creations - Learn to make these tasty, Scandinavian cookies.  Plymouth Middle School - Tues., Dec. 6, 6 - 9 p.m.

Slumped Wine Bottle Cheese Tray - Make this attractive holiday gift for a loved one.  Winnetka Learning Center - Mon., Nov. 14, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Click here to register for classes.