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STMA HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

January 2024

STMA HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER January 2024
STMA HIGH SCHOOLNEWSLETTERJanuary 2024

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IMPORTANT DATES IMPORTANT DATES

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  • Thursday, February 29th, last day of Trimester 2
  • Friday, March 1st, No School - Teacher Workshop
  • Monday, March 4th, Start of Trimester 3
  • Monday, March 25th - Friday, March 29th, No School - Spring Break
  • Thursday, April 18th, Tri 3 Conferences
  • Saturday, April 27th, STMA Prom

2024 PROM "AS WE SEE THE LIGHT" 2024 PROM "AS WE SEE THE LIGHT"

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Prom 2024 is right around the corner. 11th and 12th grade students and parents are encouraged to visit the STMA Prom website for information and details.
Click here for STMA Prom information

TRIMESTER 3 SCHEDULES TRIMESTER 3 SCHEDULES

Updated student schedules are viewable on StudentVUE. We would encourage students to take a screenshot of their schedule prior to arriving at school. Please follow this schedule on Monday, March 4th as we begin Trimester 3. Do not follow a paper copy you may have from earlier this year as many schedules have been updated and changed due to class balancing. If you cannot view your schedule please stop by the counseling office Monday morning.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE MATTERS STUDENT EXPERIENCE MATTERS

Student Experience Matters | Our Commitment to Our Students

Highlights from Snow Week.
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Senior Ladies

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Snap Basketball referees

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Snap Basketball players

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PowderBuff Game

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PowderBuff Game

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PowderBuff Game

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Pepfest Tug-o-war

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

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Name: Zahraa Salman

Parents: Ali Iman and Hasaballah Saldumi

Siblings: Saad (31), Mohammad (29), Dawood (28), Huda (26)

Plans after high school: I plan to attend a 4-year college, where I will be majoring in Business.

Most Memorable STMA Moment: My most memorable experiences have been at the pepfests. I love when we all come together as a school and celebrate.

Teacher Who Has Impacted Me: The teacher who has impacted me the most is Ms. Shumway, my homeroom teacher. She is always there for me when I need someone to talk to. I have enjoyed seeing her everyday.

I Love STMA Because: I love STMA because of the community. I have been given many opportunities to create my own path while being supported.

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Name: Andrew Vogelpohl-Martinez

Parents: Shere' Vogelpohl, Dominic Martinez

Siblings: Gregory (22), Steven (19), Joshua (15)

Plans after high school: I plan on continuing my education in a HVAC program.

Most Memorable STMA Moment: My most memorable moment at STMA was attending all the football games. The atmosphere was awesome. Seeing everyone come together to cheer on our school was incredible.

Teacher Who Has Impacted Me: A teacher who has impacted me is Ms. Anderson. Ms. Anderson is a great person who cares about her students and has helped me stay on task when I have needed it most.

I Love STMA Because: I love STMA because of the staff. Mr. Reeves, Mr. Cornell, Anne and Lisa in the office are always smiling and help to make this a place I want to be everyday.

ROTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH ROTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

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The St. Michael-Albertville Rotary Club is pleased to announce that St. Michael-Albertville High School juniors Ben Carroll and Michael Dewey are recognized as the Rotary Students of the month for February.

“Rotary is very proud to recognize Ben and Michael as students of the month,” said Derek Brant, STMA Rotary Club President. “They have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and represent the service above self ideals of Rotary.”

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Ben Carroll

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Michael Dewey

MINNESOTA YOUTH ART MONTH MINNESOTA YOUTH ART MONTH

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YAM Student Exhibition Winner

Congratulations to senior Viktoryia Kotava, who earned BEST IN SHOW for her drawing in the Minnesota Youth Art Month contest!

2024 MINNESOTA TEACHER OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE 2024 MINNESOTA TEACHER OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE

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Joe Osowski, our esteemed choral director, is a candidate for the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. With an unwavering dedication to his craft and an unparalleled commitment to student success, Joe has continually raised the bar for excellence in education.

Under Joe's guidance, our choral program has flourished, inspiring students to discover their voices and reach new heights of musical achievement. His innovative teaching methods foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and empowered to strive for greatness.

Joe Osowski exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional educator: passion, expertise, and a profound commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders. His nomination for the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year is a testament to his outstanding contributions to education and his unwavering dedication to making a difference in the lives of students.

MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH

School-Based Mental Health Program

Virginia Suarez is the school-based therapist with Canvas Health for STMA High School. She provides mental health services to students and their families during the school day. Canvas Health's school-based program prides itself in fully embedding there services within the school and being an active member of the school community. Canvas Health's goal is to remove barriers to treatment and work to identify the students who otherwise would not be able to access services outside of school. Some of the services provided are individual, family, and group therapy, consultation with school and community resources. Also providing training for staff and students on a variety of mental health topics. Virginia trains in several treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR, among many others. If you are interested in receiving school-based services, please reach out to your student's school counselor to learn more and make a referral.

Wright County Children's Mental Health Resource Guide
Wright County Children's Mental Health Resource Guide (Spanish)

COUNSELOR'S CORNER COUNSELOR'S CORNER

Scholarships

We know that seniors are finalizing plans for life after high school and there may be some worries about how to pay for college!! Local Scholarship information will be shared with seniors in early March. If they are interested in looking for additional scholarships they can find more information on the Student Support website under the Seniors → Scholarship & Financial Aid.


ACT Test Prep Resources- Thursday, March, 14 (SNAP)

Juniors! Join the counselors on Thursday, March 15 to learn about ACT prep resources. We will cover test-taking tips, practice test-taking, tutoring resources, and free test prep guides.


Where can I find my GPA and class rank?
Students can view their most recent transcript, which includes their GPA and class rank in the documents tab in StudentVue.


Scheduling Reminders:

Please be aware that schedule changes for trimester three are on a very limited basis and only for the reasons listed below as classes are very full. As the trimester approaches we will also be balancing class sizes the best we can. Your schedule on student view will be the most up-to-date, please do not follow the copy you received at the beginning of the year when the trimester starts.


Requests can only be made for the following reasons:

- The student does not have the

prerequisite(s)

- The student failed a class

- There is an obvious error (two classes at the same time)

- To add a class that is needed to graduate - The schedule is unbalanced

Schedule changes will not be made for:

- Request a specific teacher / to switch sections for the same course to get a different teacher - Request a specific trimester / to switch sections of the same course to change trimester

- Change lunch periods

- Have a class with a friend

- Leave to attend non-school sanctioned

occupational activity


Summer Opportunities:

Saint Catherine University is offering a free, five-day summer day camp for rising 11th and 12th-grade female students who see themselves as a leader and want to learn from women in the professional business world while experiencing St. Catherine’s University in St. Paul. Students can learn more and register on St. Kate’s Website.


St. Cloud Community and Technical College are offering a SCRUBS camp for students who are interested in exploring a variety of healthcare careers like nursing, laboratory science, social work, alternative therapies, and many more. The camp is offered July 23rd and Jul 24, 2024. Registration will open spring of 2024.


LEAD CUSTODIAN LEAD CUSTODIAN

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Shane Kern is an esteemed member of our school community, serving as our lead Custodian for the past 17 years. With a wealth of experience in custodial services, Shane has held various leadership roles, including third shift lead, second shift lead, and day lead.

Outside of work, Shane leads a fulfilling family life. He and his wife Loni, combined have a family of seven grown children, and an impressive 11 grandchildren, make their home in Crown, MN.

One of the things Shane loves most about his role is the opportunity to interact with the entire school community. He takes great pride in ensuring that our facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming for all who enter.

In his free time, Shane enjoys indulging in his passion for recycling metals. He finds joy in repurposing materials and contributing to environmental sustainability. Additionally, Shane is an avid hunter, and achieved a significant milestone by shooting a 245 pound 10 point buck. This impressive deer, scoring 153 points, currently holds the third position as the largest whitetail shot with a crossbow in Sherburne County.

Shane's dedication, leadership, and diverse interests make him a valued member of our team, and we are grateful for his contributions to our school community.

SNAP SNAP

SNAP is identified academic support time within our school schedule that takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays after period 2. This time is available for the purpose of meeting the academic needs of our students within the structure of the school day. Students are able to receive academic support, make up missing work or assessments, independently work or study and collaborate. Please visit with your student about how they are utilizing SNAP to get the assistance they need from our staff.

STUDENT SUPPORT STUDENT SUPPORT

STMA High School students have the opportunity for different academic supports.

The Resource Room, that is staffed by a High School teacher, is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3:30pm - 4:30pm in the High School Media Center.

Assessments can be taken in the Media Center before school when scheduled in advance with a classroom teacher.

STUDENTS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AFTER HOURS STUDENTS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AFTER HOURS

Students are expected to leave the building by 4:00pm unless they are under the supervision of a teacher.

2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR 2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR

2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR

SENIORITIS SENIORITIS

How to Fight Senioritis and get to Graduation

2024 GRADUATION 2024 GRADUATION

  • Cap and Gown distribution will be taking place in Mid-May once we are notified of availability through our vendor

    • The $25 graduation fee must be paid in advance through FeePay or by check/cash in the high school office. Please access ParentVUE to pay online.

    • For directions on how to pay a fee - click HERE.

    • For directions on how to set up an online account - click HERE.

Event Information

2024 STMA High School Commencement Ceremony

When?

Friday, May 31, 2024, 07:00 PM

Where?

STMA High School Stadium

ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY 2024 ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY 2024

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Is your senior registered for the Class of 2024 All-night Grad Party following the ceremony?


Event details

Class of 2024 All-night Grad Party

May 31st, 2024

River City Extreme in Monticello, MN.


STMA Grad Party


For more information, please contact: Cmccarty@kw.com

(763) 439-3619

BUY A YEARBOOK BUY A YEARBOOK

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR 2023-2024 YEAR BOOK

STMA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES STMA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click here for more information
We need your help! Join the positive team at STMA HS. We are seeking paraprofessionals, cooks and custodians. You can make a difference in your community and help in preparing our students for life beyond the walls of our school.
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Email: hsoffice@mystma.org
Website: https://hs.stma.k12.mn.us/
Location: 5800 Jamison Avenue Northeast, Saint Michael, MN, USA
Phone: 763-497-2192

Twitter - @STMAHighSchool
Twitter - @STMAreeves
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Facebook - St. Michael-Albertville District Page
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