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James Redelsheimer, Economics teacher at Armstrong High School and district employee for 11 years, will be recognized by BestPrep with a Teacher of Excellence Award in May for his participation and support in such relevant learning as the Stock Market Game, Minnesota Business Venture, and eMentors. The notification that Mr. Redelsheimer received from BestPrep said they "appreciate that [Mr. Redelsheimer] utilizes BestPrep programs to connect ...classroom to the community and keep the learning opportunities for students fresh and relevant." BestPrep is one of the state's leading organizations connecting business professionals to the future work force. Keep up the good work, James! 

 Debate Coach Earns Diamond Award

 

Richard (DJ) Brynteson, Robbinsdale Debate coach, has earned distinction as a second diamond coach in the National Forensic League (NFL). Under Coach Brynteson's leadership and guidance, his students have earned over 30,000 credit points through speech and debate presentations, competition and service. Brynteson will receive his Diamond Coach Award at the National Tournament in June.

The Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAPP) Regional Conference was  on March 21 and our Highview Program performed exceptionally well! 

 

Students placed in several events, including:

• 1st place: Lifesmarts- Dylan Loye, Michael Nyaundi, Quincy Palmore and Michael Withington 
• 1st place: Team Management Decision Making- Khalaya Bilbro, Carlos Washington, Sophie Willis and Terry Wilson
• 2nd place: Team Management Decision Making - Noe Barban, Jamrah Childress, Nicole Hackett and Alice Tomber-Sams
• 1st place: Public Speaking- Nicole Hackett
• 2nd Place: Public Speaking- Michael Nyaundi 

The regional competition is a prelude to the state competition on April 11
and 12. Congratulations students for your fantastic achievements!  

CenterPoint Energy will embark on a multi-year natural gas pipeline replacement project to replace approximately 72 miles of natural gas transmission pipeline known in the area as the Belt Line.  Begun on April 1 was approximately 1.5 miles of 24-inch steel pipe located in the public right-of-way along Winnetka Ave. between Rockford Road and Bass Lake Road.  Beginning in June, there will be a full closure of the Winnetka Ave. and 42nd Ave. N intersection.  Some of the key points regarding the construction project include: 

• The FULL closure of the intersection will occur between June 10th and July 7th, weather permitting. This is a 4-week time period.
• Once the major work in the intersection is completed, one lane of traffic in each direction along both 42nd Avenue and Winnetka will be reopened.
• The remaining work in the intersection (once one lane of traffic in each direction is reopened) will take an additional 5 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
• Some pre-construction work will occur prior to the June 10th closure of the intersection, including lane diversions, signage installation and construction prepping.
• Once construction is complete, CenterPoint will take between 5-7 days to restore disrupted areas, including sidewalks, boulevards, and disturbed grassy areas.
• Business will still have access off of Winnetka and 42nd Avenue, with minimal disruptions.
• A detour plan was prepared and presented at the meeting.

The project is anticipated to finish by mid-August. For more information, visit CenterPoint Energy's website or click here. To view the CenterPoint Energy presentation, click here.

 

Construction on Bottineau Boulevard

Reconstruction of Bottineau Blvd (Cty. Rd. 81) has begun within the northeast and southeast quadrant of 63rd Ave. N.  The project will include the complete reconstruction and widening of Bottineau Blvd. as well as 63rd Ave., from Louisiana to Georgia Avenues.  The entire project is expected to be completed by June 2015.  Full closures of 63rd Ave. will be implemented at limited durations during the 2013 and 2014 construction seasons.  More information will follow as it becomes available. 

After SEA students learned about the undesirable quality of water in Africa, they wanted to do something to help. They learned about Lifesaver Jerry Jugs, an initiative that helps purify water in the villages of Africa. Watch the video explaining the students' project here.

Armstrong High School's Concert Choir is "Puttin' on the Ritz" to raise money for the AHS Concert Choir Scholarship Fund. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5005 Northwest Boulevard in Plymouth. A silent auction starts at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors, which includes desserts, coffee and punch.

The School Board will meet on April 8 for a work session and business meeting. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to get important votes and other news live during the regular and business meetings. For more School Board news, click on Minutes, Podcast and Webcast below.

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