Family January 2025 Knight Line
We are thrilled to announce that St. Michael-Albertville Schools has been named the winner of the prestigious 2024 Minnesota Heart of the Arts award! This honor is part of a program initiated by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to recognize schools, individuals, and groups who exemplify the ideals of a positive heart of the arts and reflect the core mission of education-based activities.
Each year, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) selects a recipient whose dedication and contributions uplift the arts and foster a culture of creativity, inclusion, and excellence. This award is a testament to the incredible talent, dedication, and passion of our students, staff, and community who make the arts a vital part of STMA.
We are so proud of this recognition and encourage you to learn more about this achievement.
Thank you to everyone who supports and contributes to the arts at STMA – together, we are continuing to inspire, create, and thrive!
At STMA, ensuring the safety and security of our students, staff, and community is our highest priority. As part of this commitment, we invited the Minnesota Safety Center/Homeland Security to conduct safety and security walkthroughs of all STMA buildings this year. So far, assessments have been completed for four of our eight buildings, with detailed reports and recommendations provided after each visit.
We are thrilled to share an excerpt from the most recent report, which highlights the exceptional efforts of our district:
"Overall, you are all doing amazing work at STMA schools; we really had to nitpick to find recommendations. At both sites, we also observed great “response” in action. At one building, we noticed some signage missing on an exterior door, a phone call was made, and the signage was literally replaced while we were still there! At another, there was a staff medical emergency during our visit, and those who were needed to respond received the communication and acted with confidence, practiced ease, and seamless transition.
It is very evident that your team is well-prepared and works exceptionally well together. You should be commended for your work; you truly are a district that is constantly seeking improvement, spending time training and preparing for a variety of emergencies. You have great relationships with your first responders (SROs) and with each other. Thank you for ALL that you do!"
This glowing feedback underscores the dedication, collaboration, and professionalism of our staff, SROs, and entire STMA community. Thank you for making safety and security a cornerstone of our tradition of excellence.
On January 20-24 we celebrated and honored our extraordinary support staff for their hard work, great care, and unwavering commitment to our students. They are integral to upholding our strong "Tradition of Excellence," and we acknowledge that their steadfast dedication is what brings substance to our promise.
Meet Vision of STMA’s new location lead, Maryanne Beaudry!
Maryanne has been with Vision Transportation for over three years and is excited to transition into the location lead for STMA. During her time with Vision Transportation in Elk River, Maryanne has served in a variety of roles including dispatch, special education router and routing liaison with the district. Maryanne has lived in St. Michael for the past two years and enjoys spending her free time going to the gym, hiking, and having fun game nights with her family.
Maryanne’s goal for Vision of STMA is to provide safe, reliable and caring service to the STMA district. She is excited to get to know the community and use her knowledge and experience to help Vision of STMA thrive. Maryanne can be reached at 763-497-0101 or maryanne.beaudry@visionmidwest.com
This month, our students are focusing on the importance of honesty—being truthful in both words and actions. Families can help reinforce this theme by creating meaningful conversations and activities at home.
Here are some ideas to explore honesty together as a family:
Start a Conversation: Ask your child, “How do you show honesty in your words and actions?” or “What’s one way I can be more honest?” Sharing personal examples can make the discussion more engaging.
Create a Family Honesty Pledge: Work together to define what honesty means to your family. Decorate a sign with your definition, and have each family member sign it. Display the pledge as a daily reminder of your commitment to honesty.
Celebrate Honesty: When a family member practices honesty, take a moment to recognize and celebrate their effort.
Together, we can help our students build a strong foundation of integrity and trust!
We are excited to announce the substitute teacher and substitute support staff training dates for the 2024-2025 school year. This training is essential for all new and returning substitute teachers and substitute paraprofessionals to ensure they are well-prepared and supported in providing high-quality instruction and support for our students.
Training sessions will be held on the following dates:
February 25, 2025
April 15, 2025
Each session will run from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. in the boardroom, located at STMA Middle School West (enter via door B).
We encourage all substitute teachers and substitute paraprofessionals to mark their calendars and attend one of these sessions. Your participation is key to maintaining the excellent learning environment we strive to provide at STMA.
Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and schools!