News From the Principal

May 28, 2010

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

Robert.huot@isd742.org

 

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 2^nd 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

May 11, 2010

We are now done with all the MCA reading, math, and science tests.  Midterm reports have been mailed.  Please contact your student’s counselor if you have any questions.  We will be giving the last MAP test this month.  This test will show the growth students have made over the course of the year.  Please remind your student to do her/his best on the test.  The test scores are used to place students in reading and honorscourses.

 

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.

6^th Grade Summer School

We are in the process of putting together summer school for our 6^th grade students.  The summer school will be at North and will provide students with additional help in reading, math, and social skills.  This summer school will be open to all North 6^th graders.  Information for this program will be sent home soon.

 

Apollo Eighth Grade Orientation

May 13, 2010, at Apollo High School from 8:00-9:00 p.m.  Enter door 7(north end of building).

 

Change in Choir Concert Date

The Choir Concert date has been changed from May 27 to May 25.

The concert will start at 8:00 p.m. and will be in the upper gym.

 

Here is some information on the All-City Marching Band

The St. Cloud All-City Marching Band  Presents An Evening Of Fun, Friends and Music!

 Help send the St. Cloud All-City Marching Band to sunny Southern California where they’ll represent all of Central Minnesota as they march for the stars on Independence Day in Pacific Palasades and Huntington Beach.

 

 Local a cappella group, the Half Steps headlines an evening of food and fun to support the award-winning St. Cloud All-City Marching Band on Saturday, May 22, at the Moose Lodge in Waite Park. The fun begins at 5:00 p.m. with dinner and a silent auction. The Half Steps take the stage at 7:30 with a live auction for prime seats at the new Target Stadium, home of the Minnesota Twins, handmade quilts, gourmet dinner for eight and much more. Tickets for dinner and the show are available for $25 at the Moose Lodge, via e-mail at angie_theisen@yahoo.com

Saturday, May 22, 2010
Moose Lodge • Waite Park
Dinner & Show $25
Show Only $15
5:00 Silent Auction Begins
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Half Steps Show

Order tickets at www.stcloudallcity.org, the Moose Lodge, or call 320-252-6852.
Contact Angie Theisen with questions.

 

Well, that is it for today.

Bob Huot

Principal, North Junior High School

Robert.huot@isd742.org

 

At the very end of the “blog” are upcoming events at North.

 

Parenting can be fun when you know the right words to use.  On May 6, Resource Training & Solutions is hosting a class over the lunch hour called, “How to Put the Fun back into Parenting with Love and Logic.” Come to this noontime workshop to learn how to model the behavior you want your children to know.  Discover ways to stop irritating behaviors before they escalate.  Take care of yourself…take care of your children.   Rediscover the value of delaying consequences.  Use 1-liners to neutralize arguing and save wear and tear on yourself.  Bring your lunch and we will provide beverages and cookies.

 

Title:                How to Put the Fun back into Parenting with Love and Logic

Presenter:        Peggy Imholte

Date:                Thursday, May 6, 2010

Time:               12:00-1:00 p.m. (registration 11:45 a.m.)

Location:         Resource Training and Solutions

                        West side Bremer Bank Building, Suite 550

                        4150 2^nd St. South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Fee:                 $15.00/person   $25 for two

                        Bring your lunch; we will serve beverages and snacks

                       

Who should attend:  Parents, grandparents, foster parents, child care providers, coaches, counselors and others who have a concern for interacting with children

 

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 255-3236 or 888-447-7032.

 

Martha Roth

Resource Training & Solutions

mroth@resourcetraining.com

 

 

North Jr. High School

Important Dates 2009-2010

May 3-7                                               Midterm Week

May 11                                                Orchestra Concert

May 18                                                Band Concert

May 20                                                Central Lakes Track Meet

May 21                                                Carnival

May 25                                                Choir Concert (This is a change from May 27)

 

June 4                                                  Last day of school

May 3, 2010

Hard to believe but we are now in May.  The students tell me we only have 24 days of school left for this year.  We still have the 8^th grade MCA science test to give and will be giving the MAP test for the last time.  Please remind students to do their best on these tests.  The tests are one form of information we use to determine which classes a student will be in next year.  This would include our honors classes and our classes for students who need additional help.

 

6^th Grade Summer School

We are in the process of putting together summer school for our 6^th grade students.  The summer school will be at North and will provide students with additional help in reading, math, and social skills.  This summer school will be open to all North 6^th graders.  Information for this program will be sent home soon.

 

Mid Terms

This week we are putting together our mid term reports.  We will be mailing them out on Friday.

 

Apollo Eighth Grade Orientation

May 13, 2010, at Apollo High School from 8:00-9:00 p.m.  Enter door 7(north end of building).

 

 

Please let me know if there are items you would like me to cover in the next blog. 

 

Bob Huot

Principal, North Junior High School

Robert.huot@isd742.org

 

At the very end of the “blog” are upcoming events at North.

 

Parenting can be fun when you know the right words to use.  On May 6, Resource Training & Solutions is hosting a class over the lunch hour called, “How to Put the Fun back into Parenting with Love and Logic.” Come to this noontime workshop to learn how to model the behavior you want your children to know.  Discover ways to stop irritating behaviors before they escalate.  Take care of yourself…take care of your children.   Rediscover the value of delaying consequences.  Use 1-liners to neutralize arguing and save wear and tear on yourself.  Bring your lunch and we will provide beverages and cookies.

 

Title:                How to Put the Fun back into Parenting with Love and Logic

Presenter:        Peggy Imholte

Date:                Thursday, May 6, 2010

Time:               12:00-1:00 p.m. (registration 11:45 a.m.)

Location:         Resource Training and Solutions

                        West side Bremer Bank Building, Suite 550

                        4150 2^nd St. South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Fee:                 $15.00/person   $25 for two

                        Bring your lunch; we will serve beverages and snacks

                       

Who should attend:  Parents, grandparents, foster parents, child care providers, coaches, counselors and others who have a concern for interacting with children

 

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 255-3236 or 888-447-7032.

 

Martha Roth

Resource Training & Solutions

mroth@resourcetraining.com

 

 

North Jr. High School

Important Dates 2009-2010

May 3-7                                               Midterm Week

May 11                                                Orchestra Concert

May 18                                                Band Concert

May 20                                                Central Lakes Track Meet

May 21                                                Carnival

May 27                                                Choir Concert

 

June 4                                                  Last day of school

 

April 26, 2010

Well, we are getting towards the end of April.  We have completed our MCA reading and writing tests.  We still have the MCA science test to give to our 8^th graders.  .  Once this is done then we give our third MAP test to students.  Remember, the MAP test will show the growth the students had from the beginning of the school year to the end. 

 

 

You should have received your student’s 3^rd quarter report card by now.

Generally, if your child has “Cs” or above for all three quarters, he or she is making adequate to excellent educational progress.  Please review it carefully and if you have any questions contact your child’s counselor (Ms. Hugo– Grades 6/8, Mr. Shelstad – Grade 7) or teacher.  Many students at this time of year go through a mild “slump” and it is important that all of the adults in their lives continue to expect the best and support them to do their best.  If your child is not doing well, there are several things you might want to know and do:

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 that 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.

 

Our spring sports are up and running.  They include the following sports: softball, baseball, and track at North and 7-12 boys’ tennis and girls’ and boys’ golf at Apollo.  If your child is interested and has not seen/heard the information at North, call Mr. Holan at 251-2159, ext 4121.

 

Next year North will be using MCA and MAP test scores to determine if students need additional help in reading.  If students need additional help in reading, they will be placed in reading classes to help them get caught up.  These classes will not be optional and students will need to remain in the class until they demonstrate proficiency in reading.  We will also be increasing the length of most of our regular math classes next year to help our students become more proficient in math.

 

 

Parent Teacher Conferences

Our numbers were down for our last parent/teacher conference.  We will be discussing on how we want to do this in the future.

 

Internet Safety & Cyberbullying Parent Presentation

There will be a presentation to parents on Tuesday, April 27, from 6:30 - 7:30  at South Jr. High School.  The presentation will be in the Little Theater at South.  This presentation will provide parents with information concerning Internet Safety & Cyberbullying.   Aaron Stellmach (police liaison) will be doing a presentation about this topic.

 

I feel this will be a very informative meeting for parents and would encourage you to attend with your student.

 

Apollo Eighth Grade Orientation

May 13, 2010, at Apollo High School from 8:00-9:00 p.m.  Enter door 7(north end of building).

 

 

 

Not a lot to add for this blog.  Just remember to encourage your students to work hard for the remainder of the year.  I will try to do better about getting a weekly blog out to parents.  Please let me know if there are items you would like me to cover in the next blog. 

 

Bob Huot

Principal, North Junior High School

Robert.huot@isd742.org

 

At the very end of the “blog” are upcoming events at North.

 

Parenting can be fun when you know the right words to use.  On May 6, Resource Training & Solutions is hosting a class over the lunch hour called, “How to Put the Fun back into Parenting with Love and Logic.” Come to this noontime workshop to learn how to model the behavior you want your children to know.  Discover ways to stop irritating behaviors before they escalate.  Take care of yourself…take care of your children.   Rediscover the value of delaying consequences.  Use 1-liners to neutralize arguing and save wear and tear on yourself.  Bring your lunch and we will provide beverages and cookies.

 

Title:                How to Put the Fun back into Parenting with Love and Logic

Presenter:        Peggy Imholte

Date:                Thursday, May 6, 2010

Time:               12:00-1:00 p.m. (registration 11:45 a.m.)

Location:         Resource Training and Solutions

                        West side Bremer Bank Building, Suite 550

                        4150 2^nd St. South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Fee:                 $15.00/person   $25 for two

                        Bring your lunch; we will serve beverages and snacks

                       

Who should attend:  Parents, grandparents, foster parents, child care providers, coaches, counselors and others who have a concern for interacting with children

 

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 255-3236 or 888-447-7032.

 

Martha Roth

Resource Training & Solutions

mroth@resourcetraining.com

 

 

North Jr. High School

Important Dates 2009-2010

May 3-7                                               Midterm Week

May 11                                                Orchestra Concert

May 18                                                Band Concert

May 20                                                Central Lakes Track Meet

May 21                                                Carnival

May 27                                                Choir Concert

 

June 4                                                  Last day of school

April 19, 2010

Well, it has been a long time between blogs.  In fact, it is a record, it has been over a month since my last blog.  I have no excuse other than just busy.  I will try to get better as we move towards the end of the school year.  You certainly have my apology for this being so late. 

 

We have now completed our 3^rd quarter of school.  You should have received your student’s report card by now.  We are moving towards the end of the school year.

 

 

MCA Tests

We are in the process of completing our Minnesota MCA tests for math and reading for our 6, 7 and 8^th grade students.  Final tests for math and reading are this Tuesday and Wednesday.  We still need to give the MCA science test to our 8^th grade students.  Once this is done then we give our third MAP test to students.  Remember, the MAP test will show the growth the students had from the beginning of the school year to the end. 

 

 

Parent Teacher Conferences

We have parent teacher conferences tonight from 4:30-7:30.

 

 

Internet Safety & Cyberbullying Parent Presentation

There will be a parent presentation Tuesday, April 27, from 6:30 - 7:30  at South Jr. High School.  The presentation  will be in the Little Theater at South.  This presentation will provide parents nwith information regarding Internet Safety & Cyberbullying.   Aaron Stellmach (police liaison) will be doing a presentation about this topic.

 

I feel this will be a very informative meeting for parents and would encourage you to attend with your student.

 

 

Apollo Eighth Grade Orientation

May 13, 2010, at Apollo High School from 8:00-9:00 p.m.

 

 

Well, that’s it for this blog.  I will try to do better about getting a weekly blog out to parents.  Please let me know if there are items you would like me to cover in the next blog. 

 

Bob Huot

Principal, North Junior High School

Robert.huot@isd742.org

 

At the very end of the “blog” are upcoming events at North.

 

Parenting can be fun when you know the right words to use.  On May 6, Resource Training & Solutions is hosting a class over the lunch hour called, “How to Put the Fun back into Parenting with Love and Logic.” Come to this noontime workshop to learn how to model the behavior you want your children to know.  Discover ways to stop irritating behaviors before they escalate.  Take care of yourself…take care of your children.   Rediscover the value of delaying consequences.  Use 1-liners to neutralize arguing and save wear and tear on yourself.  Bring your lunch and we will provide beverages and cookies.

 

Title:                How to Put the Fun back into Parenting with Love and Logic

Presenter:        Peggy Imholte

Date:                Thursday, May 6, 2010

Time:               12:00-1:00 p.m. (registration 11:45 a.m.)

Location:         Resource Training and Solutions

                        West side Bremer Bank Building, Suite 550

                        4150 2^nd St. South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Fee:                 $15.00/person   $25 for two

                        Bring your lunch; we will serve beverages and snacks

                       

Who should attend:  Parents, grandparents, foster parents, child care providers, coaches, counselors and others who have a concern for interacting with children

 

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 255-3236 or 888-447-7032.

 

Martha Roth

Resource Training & Solutions

mroth@resourcetraining.com

 

 

 

 

 

North Jr. High School

Important Dates 2009-2010

April 1                                                 End of 3^rd Quarter

April 19                                               Parent/Teacher conferences

 

May 3-7                                               Midterm Week

May 11                                                Orchestra Concert

May 18                                                Band Concert

May 20                                                Central Lakes Track Meet

May 21                                                Carnival

May 27                                                Choir Concert

 

June 4                                                  Last day of school

 

 

Reminder - Parent Teacher Conferences

This is just a short reminder that we have Parent Teacher Conferences scheduled for Tuesday, March 2nd from 4:30 - 7:30.

Please pick up your students Mid Term Report and other information by the main office when you get    to North.                                                                                                                                                      

We hope to see you at the conferences.

Robert Huot

February 22, 2010

It seems like I am only getting a new blog in every other week.  As the year goes on it just seems to get busier and busier.  I will continue to try to do better in updating this every week.

We have moved two basketball baskets from our lower gym into our new fitness area (where the pool used to be).  We are going to try to provide some type of workshop or skills camp to our 6^th grade girls. 

 

Spirit of North

We have a parent Spirit of North meeting tonight at 6:45 in the conference room across from the main office.  We would love to see more parents attending the meeting.

 

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Teachers will be putting midterms together concerning how students are progressing this quarter.  We have Parent/Teacher Conferences on March 2^nd from 4:30 – 7:30.

Parents/guardians should pick up the midterm progress report at the desk by the front office.   Parents/guardians can then go visit with their student’s teachers.  We will mail home midterms if parents are unable to attend conferences.

 

School Play

The school play, “Oklahoma” will be presented this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m.  The play is also on Sunday at 3:00 p.m.  It should be a great show.  The students have been working extremely hard and would love to see a great turn out.

 

Well, that’s it for this blog.  Please let me know if there are items you would like me to cover in the next blog. 

Bob Huot

Principal, North Junior High School

Robert.huot@isd742.org

At the very end of the “blog” are upcoming events at North.

Workshop parents may find of interest
There is no more difficult, detailed and time-consuming job than raising children.  Yet children come with no instruction manuals!  The class “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent” can be that manual in the areas of respectful communication and discipline.  Attend this three evening workshop to not only learn new techniques, but also be able to discuss it with parents of similar aged children. 

At this session learn simple, low stress communication techniques that are effective with children from toddlers to teens. 

• Avoid power struggles. 
• Guide your children to solve their own problems. 
• Model and teach responsibility.
• Raise your children without raising the roof!

Title:                Becoming a Love and Logic Parent 

Presenter:        Peggy Imholte

Date:                Thursdays, March 4, 11, 18, 2010

Time:               6:30-9:00 p.m. (registration 6:00 p.m.)

Fee:                  $45.00/person   registered         $50/person at the door

                        $65.00/couple registered            $75/couple at the door  

                        Refreshments served

Location:          Resource Training and Solutions

Cold Spring Center, Suite 550

4150 2^nd St. SouthSt. Cloud, MN 56301

Limited space: We have 22 spots available

           

Who should attend:  Parents, grandparents, foster parents, child care providers, preschool staff, coaches, counselors and others who have a concern for interacting with children.

Presenter:  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

mroth@resourcetraining.com

320-255-2998 - Fax

All siblings fight at some point in their lives.  But when does it cross the line into unhealthy behavior?  On February 23, we are hosting an evening parent education workshop that will take a closer look at these very important relationships in children’s lives.  As we explore individual temperaments, you will gain a better understanding of why sibling rivalry exists and what you can do to help.  We will focus throughout the workshop on practical ways to guide children as they learn to resolve conflict and begin and work toward building strong healthy relationships.

Title:                Siblings: Building Relationships that Last

Presenter:        Angie Klinefelter

Date:                Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Time:               7:00-9:00 p.m. (registration 6:30 p.m.)

Fee:                  $15.00/person   $25 for two      

Location:          Resource Training and Solutions

Who should attend:  Parents, grandparents, foster parents, child care providers, preschool staff, coaches, counselors and others who have a concern for interacting with children

 Speaker:  Angie Klinefelter, MS, is a licensed teacher of parents and children. She has a Masters Degree in Child and Family Studies. She is the owner of Parenting Puzzles, a resource for families with young children.  She has 13 years of experience working with children and families. She is the mother of three children.

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    mroth@resourcetraining.com

North Jr. High School

Important Dates 2009-2010

February 25,26,27,28                          Musical performances

March 2                                              Parent/Teacher conferences

March 8-12                                         Spring Break

March 18                                            Diversity Night

March 22-26                                       Spirit Week

March 23                                            Early Dismissal

April 1                                                 End of 3^rd Quarter

April 19                                               Parent/Teacher conferences

May 3-7                                               Midterm Week

May 11                                                Orchestra Concert

May 18                                                Band Concert

May 20                                                Central Lakes Track Meet

May 21                                                Carnival

May 27                                                Choir Concert

June 4                                                  Last day of school

February 8, 2010

We are now done with the first semester.  You should have received your student’s report card by mail along with your student’s MAP test scores.  We will be giving the MAP test again at the end of the year.  Things have been extremely busy at North and I apologize for not getting my blog updated for the last two weeks.  I will continue to try to do better and get a new blog out each week. 

 

I just found out that all after school activities have been canceled for tonight.  The tentative date for making up the Orchestra Concert will be February 15.  This is President’s Day and there is not school that day.  The problem is there are not many days we can use the Apollo facilities to make up the concert.  If we do not make it up on the 15^th, we may not be able to make it up.

 

We have a Band concert February 9 (7:30 p.m.) at North, and our school party on February 11 from 3:15-5:00 at North.  There is a meeting for boys interested in going out for golf on February 10 at 3:45 in room 415 at Apollo.  There is also a Lacrosse meeting on February 18 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Apollo in room 415.

We have an early release day on February 9.  Students will be dismissed from school at 1:10.

North staff will be working on various projects during this time that deal with student achievement.

 

There is no school on Monday, February 15, due to Presidents’ Day.  Site Council is on Monday, February 22, at 6:45 at North.  The North play, Oklahoma, is being performed on February 25 (7:00 p.m.), February 26 (7:00 p.m.), February 27 (7:00 p.m.) and February 28 (3:00 p.m.).

 

We are moving two basketball baskets from our lower gym into our new fitness area (where the pool used to be).  We would like to do something with our 6^th grade girls in regards to basketball.  We are in contact with Apollo to see what we can put together.

 

On Target

There will be no “On Target” program this week. 

 

Skyward Parent Portal

Directions for receiving email notifications from Skyward:

·         Visit  St. Cloud District website:  www.isd742.org

·         Click on Skyward Parent Portal icon on left side

·         Enter your user name and password

·         If you have more than one child in District 742, choose the child you wish to receive email notifications on.  If you wish to be notified for all your children, you will have to change the notification for each child.

·         Under General Information on the left column, click on “E-mail Notifications”

·         Next, click on the right side where it states “Change My Notifications”

·         You will need to click that you wish to have notifications in three areas: Attendance, Grading and/or Progress Reports. 

o   Attendance-You will be notified if your child is absent on any given day. 

o   Grading-You may set the parameters to which you will be notified of any assignment or test.  If you set it for grades above 90% or below 50%, your email will give you those assignments that are above 90% and below 50%.

o   Progress Reports-You may set the timing of the email for daily, weekly or monthly depending on how often you wish to receive a report.

You must make sure that your email address is correct in the “Account Information” icon at the top right hand side of the Skyward page. 

 

Report Cards

We had some difficulties with getting report cards this grading period.  If you notice something that is wrong or that a grade is not listed where it should be, please contact your students counselor or teacher.  We particularly had problems when we needed to change a students’ schedule sometime during the first semester.  You can also check on the Skyward Parent Portal for grade information on your student.

 

Registration

We have completed our registration night and are in the process of looking at student needs for next year.  We are looking at enrollment counts and what types of classes may help students who are behind their grade level.  This will continue the remainder of this school year and into the summer.  We will be having the same honors classes as in the past.  We are adding an honors social studies to seventh grade and are looking at what type of interest there might be if we offer an honors art class for eighth grade (this class would meet every other day and opposite of physical education.  Students in the honors art class would not have music. 

 

Bomb Threat

Just want to clarify a few things about the bomb threat that occured a couple of weeks ago.

When we found the note that stated: “I have a bomb” at school we immediately contacted the police.  Within a couple of minutes, the police arrived at North.  The decision was to go into a “soft” lockdown while we searched the building.  Teachers checked their rooms while the police, some North staff, and fire department staff searched lockers and the remainder of the building.  I went around to classrooms and explained to students and staff what was taking place.  While we were doing this, students came forward with information about the bomb threat.  After an investigation took place it was determined that four students were writing notes with inappropriate comments on them (on sticky note sheets) and putting them on each other’s back.  Two students wrote, “I have a bomb” on a sticky note sheet.  One of the notes was on a student who left the room.  The note fell off in the hallway and another student picked it up on his/her shoe.  The note fell off the shoe and a student found the note and took it to the teacher in the room who reported it to the office.  We followed the advice of the police not to evacuate the building, put the building in a lock down and searched the building.   I then sent a note home with students to explain what took place.  I just wanted to give everyone an update on what happened.

 

Well, that’s it for this blog.  Please let me know if there are items you would like me to cover in the next blog. 

Bob Huot

Principal, North Junior High School

Robert.huot@isd742.org

At the very end of the “blog” are upcoming events at North.

Workshop parents may find of interest

We will be offering another Love and Logic class.

The added class is as follows:

Title:                 Becoming a Love and Logic Parent

Dates:               March 4, 11 and 18, 2010

Time:                6:30 – 9:00 pm

Cost:                $45 / one person, $65 / two people

Course code:    8208

Class limit:        30 people

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.  Thanks for getting the word out.

Martha Roth

Resource Training & Solutions

mroth@resourcetraining.com

888-447-7032 or 255-3236

320-255-2998 - Fax

North Jr. High School

Important Dates 2009-2010

February 8                                           Northside Orchestra Concert @ Apollo

February 9                                           Early Dismissal, Band Concert           

February 11                                         School Party

February 25,26,27,28                          Musical performances

March 2                                              Parent/Teacher conferences

March 8-12                                         Spring Break

March 18                                            Diversity Night

March 22-26                                       Spirit Week

March 23                                            Early Dismissal

April 1                                                 End of 3^rd Quarter

April 19                                               Parent/Teacher conferences

May 3-7                                               Midterm Week

May 11                                                Orchestra Concert

May 18                                                Band Concert

May 20                                                Central Lakes Track Meet

May 21                                                Carnival

May 27                                                Choir Concert

June 4                                                  Last day of school

January 19, 2010

We are in the last week of the first semester.

The final day of the 2^nd quarter is this Friday, January 22^nd.  We will try to mail out report cards by the end of next week.

 

Reminder about 6^th and 7^th grade registration.

Registration for incoming 7^th graders will be on January 25^th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m 

Registration for incoming 6^th graders will be on January 25^th from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

 

Both meetings will start in the upper gym.

 

Opportunity Days

We are inviting parents of current 6^th graders to visit North on January 19 (8:30-10:30) and January 20 (12:30-2:30).  We will have classrooms  parents can visit and have someone available to answer questions about North and the curriculum/activities North has to offer students.   Please contact North’s counselors or myself if you have any questions.

 

 

Some additional thoughts on homework

During your meeting with the teacher, explain what you think is going on.  In addition, tell the teacher if you don’t know what the problem is.  Sometimes a student’s version of what’s going on isn’t the same as the teacher’s version.  For example, your child may tell you that the teacher never explains assignments so that he/she can understand them.  But the teacher may tell you that your child isn’t paying attention when assignments are given. 

 

Work out a way to solve or lessen the problem.  The strategy will depend on what the problem is, how severe it is, and what the needs of your child are.  For instance: 

 

Is the homework often too hard?  Maybe your child has fallen behind and will need extra help from the teacher or a tutor to catch up.

 

Does your child need to make up a lot of work because of absences? The first step might be working out a schedule with the teacher.

 

Does your child need extra support beyond what home and school can give her/him?  Ask the teacher, school guidance counselor or principal if there are mentor programs in your community.  Mentor programs pair a child with an adult volunteer who assists with the child’s special needs.  Many schools, universities, community organizations, churches and businesses offer excellent mentoring programs.

 

 

Make sure that communication is clear. Listen to the teacher and don’t leave until you’re sure that you understand what’s being said. Make sure, too, that the teacher understands what you have to say.  If, after the meeting, you realize you don’t understand something, call the teacher to clarify.   At the end of the meeting, it may help to summarize what you’ve agreed to do:   OK, so to keep track of Kim’s assignments, I’ll check her assignment book each night and write my initials beside new assignments.  Each day you’ll check to make sure she’s written down all new assignments in her book. That way we’ll be certain that I know what her assignments are. 

 

Follow up to make sure that the approach you agreed to is working.  If the teacher told you, for example, that your child needs to spend more time practicing long division, check back in a month to talk about your child’s progress.  Homework can bring together children, families and teachers in a common effort to improve children’s learning.   Helping your child with homework is an opportunity to improve your child’s chances of doing well in school and life.  By helping your child with homework, you can help him/her learn important lessons about discipline and responsibility.  You can open up lines of communication between you and your child and you and the school.  You are in a unique position to help your child make connections between school work and the “real world” and thereby bring meaning (and some enjoyment) to your child’s homework experience.

 

Well, that’s it for this blog.  Please let me know if there are items you would like me to cover in the next blog. 

 

Bob Huot

Principal, North Junior High School

Robert.huot@isd742.org

 

At the very end of the “blog” are upcoming events at North.

 

 

Workshop parents may find of interest

There is no more difficult, detailed and time-consuming job than raising children.  Yet children come with no instruction manuals!  The class “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent” can be that manual in the areas of respectful communication and discipline.  Attend this day long workshop to not only learn new techniques, but also be able to discuss it with parents of similar aged children. 

 

At this session learn simple, low stress communication techniques that are effective with children from toddlers to teens. 

• Avoid power struggles. 
• Guide your children to solve their own problems. 
• Model and teach responsibility.
• Raise your children without raising the roof!

 

Title:               Becoming a Love and Logic Parent 

Presenter:      Peggy Imholte

Date:               Saturday, February 6, 2010

Time:              9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (registration 8:30 a.m.)

Fee:                 $45.00/person registered        $50/person at the door

                        $65.00/couple registered        $75/couple at the door           

                        Refreshments served

Location:        Resource Training and Solutions

                       

Cold

Spring

Center

,

Suite

550

                       

4150 2^nd St. South

,

St. Cloud

,

MN

56301

                       

Who should attend:  Parents, grandparents, foster parents, child care providers, preschool staff, coaches, counselors, and others who have a concern for interacting with children.

 

Presenter:  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 contact me at Resource Training & Solutions at 255-3236 or 888-447-7032.

 

Martha Roth

Resource Training & Solutions

888-447-7032 or 255-3236

mroth@resourcetraining.com

 

 

 

 

North Jr. High School

Important Dates 2009-2010

January 22                                           End of 2^nd Quarter

 

February 8                                           Northside Orchestra Concert @ Apollo

February 9                                           Early Dismissal, Band Concert           

February 11                                         School Party

February 25,26,27,28                          Musical performances

 

March 2                                              Parent/Teacher conferences

March 8-12                                         Spring Break

March 18                                            Diversity Night

March 22-26                                       Spirit Week

March 23                                            Early Dismissal

 

April 1                                                 End of 3^rd Quarter

April 19                                               Parent/Teacher conferences

 

May 3-7                                               Midterm Week

May 11                                                Orchestra Concert

May 18                                                Band Concert

May 20                                                Central Lakes Track Meet

May 21                                                Carnival

May 27                                                Choir Concert

 

June 4                                                  Last day of school

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 12, 2010

We are in the first week of January and soon will be at the end of the 1^st semester.  As a reminder, the end of the first semester will be January 22^nd (see Jan.4 blog for more details).

 

2010 – 2011 Registration

I apologize for this, but in my last blog I had some inaccurate information concerning starting times for our registration. 

 

Registration for incoming 7^th graders will be on January 25^th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m 

 

This is a change from the North calendar and my last blog.  We will be starting that night with a short meeting in the lower gym at 6:00 p.m. 

 

Registration for incoming 6^th graders will be on January 25^th from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

 Information will be provided concerning the curriculum and activities for next year.

We will also be asking parents which music their student will be in next year.

The meeting will be in the upper gym.

 

Opportunity Days

We are inviting parents of current 6^th graders to visit North on January 19 (8:30-10:30) and January 20 (12:30-2:30).  We will have classrooms the parents can visit and have someone available to answer questions about North and the curriculum/activities North has to offer students.   Please contact North’s counselors or myself if you have any questions.

 

 

Some additional thoughts on homework

How to Help: Talk with Teachers to Resolve Problems

Homework problems often can be avoided when families and caregivers value, monitor and guide their children’s work on assignments.  Sometimes, however, helping in these ways is not enough.   If you have problems, here are some suggestions for how to deal with them.

 

Tell the Teacher about Your Concerns

You may want to contact the teacher if your child refuses to do her/his assignments, even though you’ve tried hard to get her/him to do them; the instructions are unclear; you can’t seem to help your child get organized to finish the assignments; you can’t provide needed supplies or materials; neither you nor your child can understand the purpose of the assignments; the assignments are too hard or too easy; the homework is assigned in uneven amounts—for instance, no homework is given on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, but on Thursday four assignments are made that are due the next day; or your child has missed school and needs to make up assignments. In some cases, the school guidance counselor or principal also may be helpful in resolving problems.

 

Work with the Teacher

Continuing communication with teachers is very important in solving homework problems.  As you work with your child’s teachers, here are some important things to remember:

 

Talk with each of your child’s teachers early in the school year. Get acquainted before problems arise and let each teacher know that you want to be kept informed.  Most elementary and middle schools hold regular parent-teacher conferences or open houses.  If your child’s school doesn’t provide such opportunities, call the teacher to set up a meeting.

 

Contact the teacher as soon as you suspect your child has a homework problem

(as well as when you think he’s/she having any major problems with his/her schoolwork).  Schools have a responsibility to keep you informed about your child’s performance and behavior and you have a right to be upset if you don’t find out until report card time that your child is having difficulties.  On the other hand, you may figure out that a problem exists before the teacher does.  By alerting the teacher, you can work together to solve a problem in its early stages.

 

 Request a meeting with the teacher to discuss homework problems.

Tell him/her briefly why you want to meet.  You might say, “Rachel is having trouble with her math homework.  I’m worried about why she can’t finish the problems and what we might do to help her.”  If English is your second language, you may need to make special arrangements, such as including in the meeting someone who is bilingual.  Approach the teacher with a cooperative spirit.  Believe that the teacher wants to help you and your child, even if you disagree about something.  Don’t go to the principal without giving the teacher a chance to work out the problem with you and your child.

 

Let the teacher know whether your child finds the assignments too hard or too easy.   (Teachers also like to know when their students are particularly excited about an assignment.)  Of course, not all homework assignments can be expected to interest your child and be perfectly suited to her/him. Teachers just don’t have time to tailor homework to the individual needs of each student.  However, most teachers want to assign homework that their students can complete successfully and they welcome feedback.  Many teachers structure homework so that a wide range of students will find assignments interesting. For example:

 

They offer students options for different approaches to the same topic or lesson;

They give extra assignments to students who want more challenge; and

They give specialized assignments to students who are having trouble in a particular area.

 

 

Well, that’s it for this blog.  Please let me know if there are items you would like me to cover in the next blog. 

 

Bob Huot

Principal, North Junior High School

Robert.huot@isd742.org

 

At the very end of the “blog” are upcoming events at North.

 

 

Workshop parents may find of interest

As adults, we’re often at a loss how to deal with children’s anger.  Should we encourage it, deny it, ignore it or redirect it?  On January 19, Resource Training & Solutions will host a parent education session to address this topic.  We will explore ways we currently respond to children’s anger and learn several healthy strategies for helping children express anger in respectful, effective ways.

 

Title:               Parenting Angry Children 

Presenter:      Dr. Christine Fehst

Date:               Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Time:              7:00-9:00 p.m. (registration 6:30 p.m.)

Fee:                 $15/person  $25 for two

Location:        Resource Training and Solutions

                       

4150 2^nd St. South

, 

St. Cloud

,

MN

                       

Who should attend:  Parents, grandparents, foster parents, child care providers, preschool staff, coaches, counselors and others who have a concern for interacting with children.

 

Presenter:  Christine Fehst, Ph.D. currently coordinates Early Childhood and Family Education Programs for the

Hopkins

School District

.  Prior to working at

Hopkins

, Dr. Fehst worked as a parent educator and early childhood teacher.  She also worked as a Speech-Language pathologist and administrator in the Medical School at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.                                    

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

 

 

 

North Jr. High School

Important Dates 2009-2010

January 22                                           End of 2^nd Quarter

 

February 8                                           Northside Orchestra Concert @ Apollo

February 9                                           Early Dismissal, Band Concert           

February 11                                         School Party

February 25,26,27,28                          Musical performances

 

March 2                                              Parent/Teacher conferences

March 8-12                                         Spring Break

March 18                                            Diversity Night

March 22-26                                       Spirit Week

March 23                                            Early Dismissal

 

April 1                                                 End of 3^rd Quarter

April 19                                               Parent/Teacher conferences

 

May 3-7                                               Midterm Week

May 11                                                Orchestra Concert

May 18                                                Band Concert

May 20                                                Central Lakes Track Meet

May 21                                                Carnival

May 27                                                Choir Concert

 

June 4                                                  Last day of school