I was gone on May 17 and 18 for family reasons and it seems like I have been playing catch up since then. We are nearing the end of the school year. After today we only have four days left with students. A number of our classes will be giving finals the last week of school.
As a reminder:
1. North does not socially promote students to the next grade. Students must pass the majority of their classes to be passed to the next grade.
2. North runs “On Target” three days a week after school to help students complete work.
3. Special monitoring programs can be designed for your child so you can receive additional reports on progress. We also have “On Target” on some Saturdays during the year. Please call your student’s counselor with any questions.
4. There will be a limited District summer school for junior high students.
Next year we will place students in classes if the student needs additional help in reading and/or math. One of the things we use to determine what classes a student will be registered in is his/her test scores. We will use both the MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments) and MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) test scores to help place students in their classes (both for additional help or North’s rigorous Honors classes). Students will be placed into classes that will provide them with the additional help they need. Students will remain in the classes until they demonstrate they no longer need additional help. Students or parents will not have the option of opting out of a class if the student has demonstrated a need for additional help.
Information on Minnesota Mathcorp
Make a Difference in the Life of a Child . . .
Join the Minnesota Math Corps! Be a part of an exciting new program where you are trained to tutor 4th-8th grade students who are struggling with math.
Serve for one year in a St. Cloud school to improve a child’s math skills. Benefits include a bi-weekly stipend, optional health insurance, child care assistance and an Education Award worth up to $4,725 for student loans or college tuition.
For more information or to apply, visit www.stcloudstate.edu/americorps
The Minnesota Math Corps program is committed to the inclusion of qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, marital status, or disability
What is AmeriCorps?
- a national service program most often identified as the domestic Peace Corps
- a program that provides service opportunities for individuals to help meet local community needs
Who can be a Math Corps Member? Minimum requirements include:
- individuals age 17 or older (no upper age limit!)
- U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents
- high school diploma or equivalent
- Strongly Prefer: college coursework, degree or direct experience working with school age children or mathematics
Where will I serve?
- at Elementary or Junior High Schools in the St. Cloud area
What will I do?
- you will be trained to provide 1:1 math tutoring to 4th – 8th grade students
How long will I serve and what are the benefits?
- Full time (1700 hours) from 8/10/09 – 6/30/10
- bi-weekly living allowance of $490
- option for individual health insurance and child care assistance
- federal student loan forbearance
- education award of $4,725 to help pay for college or graduate school or to pay back federal student loans
- relevant hands on experience to help build your resume
- a variety of personal & professional training and networking opportunities
We are committed to the inclusion of qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, marital status, or disability.
For more information, visit our website at www.stcloudstate.edu/americorps
Well, that is it for today.
Bob Huot
Principal, North Junior High School
At the very end of the “blog” are upcoming events at North.
Here are some opportunities for parents.
Summer time is here: fun, vacations and relaxing….Yet…
- Is your house screaming for attention?
- Do your children have more time and less to do?
It could be time for that family meeting to organize for summer. Don't rob your child of significant learning opportunities that build character. Your children can help ease the strain of summer and learn about responsibility too. Come to this workshop to learn ideas about how to instill accountability and self esteem in children. Find the added value to chores and rediscover ways to organize household tasks for your family.
Title: Who is washing the Dishes? Summer Time Solutions
Presenters: Peggy Imholte
Date: Monday, June 7, 2010
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. (registration at 6:00 p.m.)
Location: Resource Training and Solutions
Cold Spring Center, Suite 550
4150 2nd St. South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Fee: $15.00/person $25 for two
Speaker: Peggy Imholte has taught hundreds of parents, school staff and others interacting with youth a variety of essential behavior management techniques. Peg’s drive and her passion for youth success and parent excellence will inspire you, challenge you – and remain with you long after her sessions end!
To register or for more information: Go online at www.resourcetraining.com or call me at Resource Training & Solutions at 255-3236 or 888-447-7032.
Martha Roth
Resource Training & Solutions
255-3236 in St. Cloud area or 888-447-7032
North Jr. High School
Important Dates 2009-2010
June 4 Last day of school