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Volume 5
October 10, 2016
WEEKLY SHOUT OUT  

The Confucius Classroom celebration which was held on September 27 had an excellent turnout. Many students and parents attended the celebration.

Enjoy these pictures from the event and thank you for your continued support! 


 







DATES TO REMEMBER

October 11 - Picture Retake Day (relocated to Auditorium Foyer)
October 12 - Jostens Ring Sales in Culinary (11:40am-1:45pm)
October 13 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-8:30pm
October 14 - NHS Blood Drive
October 19 - PSAT Testing / No School for Non-PSAT Test Takers
October 22 - ACT Test
October 28 - Senior Portraits Due!


SUPPORT SERVICES

October is National Medicine Abuse Awareness month.  Please read and share this valuable Chemical Health article from Judy Hanson.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
The second round of Term 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 13. Here is an instructional video to assist you in scheduling conferences on Family Access
Contact [email protected] with questions. Note: teacher schedules fill quickly; if you have difficulty finding a time that fits into your schedule please contact your student's teacher to make alternate arrangements.
 


UPDATES / NOTICES

Need Internet Service at Home?  
Internet Essentials from Comcast, a low-cost home internet service that may be available for your family; please find more information from Comcast below:


Absence Notification Procedures
Please report student absences online through Skyward. Notification of all absences should be made through the Skyward Family Access - Attendance notification tool. You may also phone the attendance line (763-745-6655) by 9:00 am on the day of the absence. Parent Cheat Sheet for Attendance

Picture Retakes
For students that have not taken their picture yet or students that want retakes, the "last chance" picture day is Tuesday, October 11.  Pictures taken in the Auditorium Foyer on 2nd floor
  

A Jostens rep here Wednesday, Oct 12 during lunches or visit www.jostens.com

Don't miss this favorite craft show!  Friday, November 18-8am-3:10pm


UPCOMING ACTIVITY/CLUB REMINDERS

Please read!  Meeting details confirmed.
 

VOLUNTEER NEEDS

We need bakers to share their delicious treats on Oct. 13; see how to participate.  

STRESS BUSTERS Update for Oct 5!


TROJAN PRIDE

TROJAN PRIDE has been developed to intentionally and purposefully promote and develop character and leadership qualities in our students. The Character Card winners for October 3 are:

Josh Custodia (9) nominated by Ms. Decker for demonstrating respect and taking responsibility!

Amy Zhou (12) nominated by Ms. Laden for being inclusive of others and building positive relationships!