January 10, 2025 - Issue 10

We are thrilled to welcome our students and staff back to school as we dive into the new year! We hope you enjoyed quality time with your loved ones and are recharged for the exciting opportunities that await us this semester.

As we embark on this journey together, we look forward to engaging activities, learning experiences, and the chance to grow as a community. Thank you for being a vital part of our school family, and let's make 2025 one to remember!

JANUARY

• 14 - 8th Gr Ski Field Trip
• 17 - MLK Youth Empowerment Field Trip
• 23 - AVID Family Night 6-7:30pm
• 28 - Band and Choir Field Trip to Southwest HS 9:00am
• 28 - 8th Grade Band at SWHS Bridging Concert 7pm
• 29 - SWH Pathway Basketball Game Night at SWHS
• 30 - 8th Grade Choir at SWHS Bridging Concert 7pm

FEBRUARY

• 4 - 7th Grade Skateville Field Trip
• 6 - SW Pathway Music Night at Kenny
• 13 - History Day (Volunteers Needed)
• 13 - Student Parent Teacher Conferences - evening (more info to come)
• 14 - Student Parent Teacher Conferences - morning (more info to come)
• 18 - Registration for next year's 7th and 8th grade
• 20 - Black Excellence 5:30-7:30pm
• 21 - Panther Pride Awards

Dear Anthony Community,

My name is Sharina Mudd, and I am thrilled to join the team as a new Special Education Resource teacher. I bring over 15 years of experience working in education, with a strong passion for supporting inclusive learning environments that support the diverse needs of all students.

As a graduate of Metro State with a degree focused on Special Education, Mental Health, and Psychology, I am committed to promoting collaboration and implementing effective interventions that empower students to thrive both academically and socially. My approach centers on building strong relationships, valuing cultural identity, and recognizing the unique strengths of every learner.

I look forward to partnering with you to ensure the success of our students. Please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm excited to connect and begin this journey together!

Warm regards,

Sharina Mudd

Hello, my name is Adrien Lemay. I am a new teacher here at Anthony. Last year, I finished up my teacher preparation program at the University of Minnesota. I grew up nearby in South Minneapolis and from 2007-2009, I actually attended Anthony! I am proud to say that I am now on staff and am working alongside some of my former teachers. For interests, I enjoy playing video games, watching movies, spending time with friends, and being a history nerd.

Adrien Lemay

Special Education Teacher

Art is thriving here at Anthony! Students in all Art classes are learning a bit of Art History, developing their technical skills, applying creative problem solving, and making some great work!

7/8th grade rotation classes are finishing up a big unit focusing on traditional pen and ink. These landscape artworks helped them learn about composition, value (light and dark), texture, atmospheric perspective and how to create the illusion of space. Earlier in the semester we had units that focused on ceramics, color theory in painting, 2 point perspective, and still life.

6th grade rotation students have had a wide variety of projects that focus on developing their skills and applying them towards fun, increasingly challenging projects. These included: surrealist one point perspective, contour and complementary shading, ceramics, portraiture, collage and watercolor painting.

The after school mural class is also working on a large mural on the floor level. The students brainstormed all of the ideas and came up with a great design!

We have lots of fun, challenging projects in store in the coming months. Stay tuned!

All 7th graders will have their vision screened on January 29th. Make sure they are wearing their glasses if they have them. If you want to opt out of the screening, please notify the health office.

Hello Anthony Families, here is a link to Know Your Rights through the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota. It provides helpful and clear information on several topics that focus on guaranteed rights under the Constitution, whether those are LGBTQ+, student rights, or Immigration. The information is available in several languages.

Hola familias de Anthony, aquí hay un enlace para Conozca sus derechos a través de la Unión Estadounidense de Libertades Civiles de Minnesota. Proporciona información útil y clara sobre varios temas que se centran en los derechos garantizados por la Constitución, ya sean LGBTQ+, derechos de los estudiantes o inmigración. La información está disponible en varios idiomas.

Register for classes today! Winter classes start on January 13th after the winter break.

Please plan to attend our 4th annual Black Excellence event on Thursday, February 20 at 5:30pm. The event is open to all students and families. Entertainment and presentations by Anthony students. Dinner will be provided with dessert made by our very own Anthony after school cooking class.

Location: Auditorium/Cafeteria (enter through door #3)

• 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.

Anthony History Day:

On Thursday February 13th, Anthony History Day will showcase students sharing their websites, papers, documentaries, performances, and exhibits revolving around the theme of "Rights & Responsibilities in History". We need MANY volunteer judges (140 slots) to talk with the students about their projects so please sign-up for a shift or two. This is a great opportunity not only for parents but for interested grandparents, aunts, uncles & others in your child's life who enjoys history & a peek into middle school projects.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B49A8A62CA0F49-54311717-history

Plan ahead - get these dates on your calendar for volunteering and supporting important Anthony events!

7th Grade History Day - February 13th (see above)

Black Excellence Night - February 20th

Pi Day - March 14th

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

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In the event of inclement weather or other reasons, Anthony Middle School will not transition to Distance Learning unless there have been two (2) prior school closures due to weather conditions. Starting on the third severe weather closure, Anthony Middle School will implement a Distance Learning Day, and families will be notified accordingly. This is determined by district leaders at Minneapolis Public Schools, not at the individual schools.

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

January

• 14 - 8th Gr Ski Field Trip
• 17 - MLK Youth Empowerment Field Trip
• 20 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• 23 - AVID Family Night 6-7:30pm
• 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 (morning)
• 29 - Pathway Basketball Game Night at SWHS
• 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 case you missed an issue of the Panther Post Newsletter, click here to read them.

Attendance Line: (612) 668-3271

Anthony Attendance Form

District Transportation: (612) 668-2300

Secretary: Annie Smith

Office Assistant: Julie Robertson

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