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December 13, 2024 - Issue 8

Linked here is the Site Council Meeting Presentation from this Tuesday's Site Council Meeting. At our meeting we shared the following:

• School happenings and celebrations
• Academic Updates from the After School Program and the following departments: Science, Individuals & Societies, Japanese/Language Acquisition, Media Center, and IB.
• Climate Updates
• Construction Phase 3 - parking lot and grounds
• School Transformation

Future Site Council meetings listed below. There may be additional meetings or changes to meeting dates in February/March depending on the budget timeline. We will keep you posted if that is the case.

• February 11 4-5:30pm
• March 18 4-5:30pm
• May 20 4-5:30pm

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Click here to Learn more about MPS School Transformation.

Minneapolis Public Schools started the School Transformation process to ensure we can fulfill our mission and vision more effectively. This transformation is driven by the need to improve outcomes for students in a sustainable way.

By reviewing programs, services and physical spaces, MPS will make better use of its resources. Using the strategic plan as a roadmap, MPS will enhance the quality of education for all students, creating more robust and supportive learning environments.

Anthony Physical Space Study - Report Linked Here.

Overall Themes

• Excellent classroom and space availability
• Great natural light
• Large classrooms
• No central air conditioning
• Lacks sufficient gender-neutral facilities

Guided Discussion

A guided discussion consisting of three questions was held with those who participated in the walkthrough. The major themes are linked here, as are more detailed summaries of walkthrough participants’ answers.

Middle Schools Overview - Report Linked Here.

• Basic building information/condition
• Building enrollment/utilization
• Predictable spaces
• Survey results

Link to view elementary/high school reports

Hello Anthony Community,

Your Feedback is Crucial!

We are committed to improving our Climate and Culture as part of our School Improvement Plan, and your input is key to this process!

Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey linked below. Every response matters.

• Link to Survey

Your participation is essential for us to create a better experience for all. Thank you for your invaluable support!

Congrats to our Girls and Boys Basketball players and coaches; they are currently undefeated so far. Click here to view more photos from our basketball season thus far. Go Panthers!!

The week of Jan. 6 when we return from winter break, we will have boys practice Monday and Wednesday, and girls practice Tuesday and Thursday.

Our remaining game schedule:

• Tonight - Home vs. Franklin
• Jan. 13 – At Justice Page
• Jan. 15 – Home vs. Northeast
• Jan. 22 – Home vs. Olson
• Jan. 27 – At Sanford
• Jan. 29 – At Sullivan
• Feb. 8 – City Semifinals
• Feb. 15 – City Championship

Please note that our playoff games will be either 9 or 10 a.m. Sat., Feb. 8, at the Midtown YWCA. Should we advance, the championship games are currently slated for 10 a.m. Feb. 15 at Roosevelt High School.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Anthony Athletics!

READ FULL DOCUMENT LINKED HERE

In the event of severe weather, which can include extreme heat, cold, snow or ice, Anthony Middle School will move to a Distance Learning Day. This is determined by district leaders at Minneapolis Public Schools, not at the individual schools. Families will be notified at least two hours prior to the start of the school day via emails, robocalls, texts, major news media, and the MPS homepage.

For more information:

• Severe weather information
• District eLearning information

WHAT IS NEEDED

• Any device (phone, tablet, ipad, computer, laptop)
• If your child does not have access to any of the above devices, please complete a Chromebook Permission Form and turn it into Ms. Nevers in the media center who will then issue your child a Chromebook.

WHAT IS EXPECTED

On Distance Learning day, all Anthony students would log onto Google Classroom for Advisory + each of their classes. In each Google Classroom, do two things:

1. Answer the attendance question for each class by 3:00pm.
2. Complete the assigned learning activity posted (teachers would have reviewed this in class).

WHAT TO KNOW

• Teachers will post lessons/activities for students to complete prior to the start of the school day by 8:40am.

TEACHER/STAFF OFFICE HOURS

• Teachers/Staff will have open office hours available via Google Meets and will also respond to emails and messages from students.
• Office hours are from 8:40-9:30am and 1:00-1:45pm
• Go to meet.google.com and enter the meet nickname: AnthonyTeacherLastName (example: AnthonyDeering)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Throughout the school day, if you have questions you may contact your teacher through email or you can arrange to set up a separate Google Meet time if needed. Be sure to reach out so you get the help you need!

Anthony Staff Directory: https://anthony.mpschools.org/about/staff-directory

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• Located at the bottom of the south stairwell.
• At the end of each week, items may be discarded or donated at the discretion of the school.

Actors

Students who have registered to audition for the school musical need to meet at the designated tables for the musical in the cafeteria immediately after school on the workshop and audition days they signed up for.

• “Audition Workshop”: Either Monday, December 16th or Tuesday the 17th. Learn the Audition Material. Students must attend one of these dates. (3:25-5:30 PM)
• Students will learn a short song, dance, and receive a scene to be performed at the auditions. Their audition begins on their workshop day. We observe how students are following directions and interacting with each other and the directors.
• Auditions: Either Wednesday, December 18th or Thursday the 19th. Students will sign up for one of these days at their audition workshop. (3:25 -5:30 PM).
• Students will perform the learned material from Workshop at Auditions as well as act out their scene in groups.

• Audition Callbacks: Friday, December 20th - (3:25-5:30 PM)
• Callbacks are asked of students whom we need to see more of for consideration of specific roles. If you are not called back, you are still being considered for a place in the show.

Shows: To be considered for a lead role, students must be able to attend every show date.

3/19 (W) 3:25-5:00 pm Rehearsal/Cast/Crew dinner 5:00-5:30 pm SHOW AT 6:30 pm

3/20 (TH) SHOW 6:30 pm (CALL TIME 5:30 pm)

3/21 (FRI) SHOW 7:00 pm (CALL TIME 6:00 pm)

3/22 (SAT) SHOW 2:00 pm (CALL TIME 1:00 pm)

3/22 (SAT) SHOW 7:00 pm (CALL TIME 6:00 pm)

Rehearsals: Rehearsals are Monday-Thursday after school from 3:25 - 5:40 PM. PLEASE try your best to be at every rehearsal that you are called to. We will send out a rehearsal schedule every 2 weeks. If something comes up and you cannot come to a rehearsal, you MUST email emily.ringold@mpls.k12.mn.us. If a student is called to a rehearsal and does not come, they may be replaced in a scene with someone else. March 17th & 18th are Mandatory Full Dress Rehearsals. Expect that these rehearsals may go longer than 5:40 PM and you may need to arrange a ride for your student.

Tech Crew

Students who signed up for tech for the school musical do not need to attend afterschool yet and should stay tuned for more information about their official start date. If you audition and do not get a part, you will be offered either a spot in Tech Crew OR the Set Design class. Tech Crew positions are: Student Producers, spotlights, light board, sound/mics, costumes, backstage crew, front of house crew. Set design/painting will be a separate after-school class where students help design and paint our large set pieces and backgrounds!

Student Producers

Students who are interested in being Student Producers for the school musical will interview with Ms. Ringold during 6th period on Monday, December 16th. Student Producer positions are only open to 7th and 8th graders. In order to interview, you must speak to Ms. Ringold in Room 211 ahead of time so she knows to expect you on Monday.

Buses:

After School Activity buses are available on Mondays - Thursdays. Please note on the Registration Form if you will require an after school bus! Please note, students are only eligible for an ALC bus if they take a regular school day bus. The after school bus leaves promptly at 5:50 PM. Ride-sharing is encouraged.

Donations:

We require funding for set materials, props, costumes, lighting design, sound design, staff, etc. so we are accepting donations! Your donations will also fund food for the cast dinner, T-shirts for participants, and other things that aren’t covered by ALC funding. To donate we will accept cash, check (made out to Anthony PTA), or Venmo @AnthonyPTA_IrvingAve. Please note on your check or in venmo that the donation amount is intended for the Anthony school musical.

If you have any questions regarding the musical that are not addressed in the Actor/Tech packet, you can contact the director, Ms. Ringold, via email: emily.ringold@mpls.k12.mn.us

Sincerely,

The Anthony Musical Team

Anthony Middle School families need your support this holiday season. Many Anthony families need help getting what they need most over the winter break: clothes, toys, groceries, personal care items, etc. To help, the student support team is organizing a gift card drive to support these community members. Providing gift cards from Cub and Target, retailers that are easily accessible to Anthony families, allows our family members to use the funds at their discretion and provides a holiday boost.

If you are interested in donating, we are collecting Target, Cub Foods and Metro Transit gift cards in increments of $25. We of course welcome larger donations, but ask that they be provided in $25 increments for ease of distribution. Gift cards can be dropped off in the main office through Wednesday, December 18th. Thank you for your continuous generous support. Happy Holidays.

School Results

7-12 Grade

1st Place-Anthony

2nd Place-Andersen

3rd Place-South

Individual Results

7-12 Grade

1st Place-Viktor Veit- Washburn

2nd Place-James Ross-Glover-MPS Online

3rd Place-Dojin Well -Anthony

Featured volunteer roles:

I promise we aren’t scary!! Please consider a PTA role so the excellence of Anthony continues when some of our parents graduate this spring. By shadowing us and learning the ropes now, it makes next year go smoothly. Consider if this could be a way you contribute to our great Anthony community as a co-president or co-treasurer.

Plan ahead - get these dates on your calendar!

Many volunteers will be needed for these two longstanding events and they are a great way to see your student’s classmates work or to scope out what next year has in store for them.

7th Grade History Day - February 13th

8th Grade Model UN - March 21st

Check here for other available opportunities: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B49A8A62CA0F49-50803392-anthony

Any questions about volunteering can be directed to Kelsey Tritabaugh at ktritabaugh@gmail.com

Anthony Families,

As we approach the Holiday Season, we realize you might want to know more about the Family Activity/Vacation policy from the Minneapolis District. Minneapolis also acknowledges time off for religious observances that may fall on school days.

Click here for the full Attendance Policy Information. Below is the section regarding excused family vacation.

Some of MPS Excused Absences:

Approved family activity for up to five (5) days within one school year, when

• The parent or guardian requests permission for the absence ten (10) regularly scheduled school days in advance of the first absence; and
• The absences are approved in writing by the principal or site administrator in advance of the first absence, and
• Missed schoolwork is assigned by the student’s teacher or teachers, and the parent or guardian agrees that schoolwork will be completed; and
• The absences will not occur during state-wide testing dates; and
• Where the student has shown adequate progress and attendance prior to the request.

Religious observance, when the school is notified in advance.

PLEASE NOTE: After 5 excused days, all other dates for family activity will be marked as "unexcused" but noted in the comment section as "school notified of absence."

Helpful documents:

• Family Activity Form-- (only if student will be absent more than 3 days in a row during school year)
• Anthony Attendance Form--(use this for past, present and future absences)

Reporting an Absence

• Attendance phone line 612-668-3271
• Google form Anthony Attendance Form
• Both options are located on the website Contact - Anthony Middle School

Make sure your student comes to the office to get a GREEN leave-early pass if they are being picked up during the school day.

Lawful excuses include: sickness, doctor’s visit (must have verification from clinic), religious holidays, funerals, and extreme family emergencies.

Examples of non-excused absences: missing the bus, oversleeping, or attending non-MPS sponsored activities.

WINTER BREAK: December 23 - January 3

January

• 6 - School Resumes
• 20 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• 23 - Quarter 2 / Semester 1 Ends
• 24 - No School / Record-Keeping Day
• 27 - Quarter 3 / Semester 2 Begins
• 28 - Band and Choir Field Trip to Southwest HS 9:00
• 28 - 8th Grade Band at SWHS Bridging Concert 7pm
• 29 - Phillips Eye Institute, 7th grade vision screening
• 30 - 8th Grade Choir at SWHS Bridging Concert 7pm

Click to view full calendar of events

Note: This is not a complete list of events at Anthony. Subject to change.

Please make sure the following forms are filled out and turned into the main office. Forms can be downloaded or picked up in the main office.

• Emergency Contact Form -- (required)

• Media Release Form -- (required)

• Student Behavior Acknowledgement Form -- (required)

• Technology/Bus/Cell Phone Form -- (required)

• Technology Use Pledge -- (required)

• Health Form -- (required)

• Medication Authorization Form -- (only applicable if student takes medication at school)

• Family Activity Form -- (only if student will be absent more than 3 days in a row during school year)

Life gets busy. In cased you missed an issue of the Panther Post Newsletter, click here to read them.

Attendance Line: (612) 668-3271

District Transportation: (612) 668-2300

Secretary: Annie Smith

Principal: Mai Chang Vue

Associate Principal/Athletic Director: Dempsey Miller

Website: anthony.mpschools.org/

Address: 5757 Irving Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419

Phone: (612) 668-3240
Facebook: facebook.com/AnthonyMiddleSchool/
Instagram: @mps.anthonymiddle