Spring Lake Park Schools, MN - District 16





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Spring Lake Park High School  
1100 81st Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park MN 55432
 
 
Parent/Teacher Conferences This Week
EVENING:
Thursday, February 2         4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Café/classroom
 
DAYTIME:
Friday, February 3               7:45 – 11:00 Drop-In classroom
--LUNCH BREAK from 11-12--
Friday Afternoon                 12:00 – 3:00 PM Drop-In classrom
 
Staff that will not be in attendance for Winter Conferences:
 
Staff Name            Not in attendance 2/2 Time:   Not in attendance 2/3 Time:
Guzy, Grant                 4:30pm-5:30pm

Lightbody, Lori                                                                 7:45am-11:00am

Miller, Michael               4:30pm-7:00pm

Poupard, Benjamin                                                           2:00pm – 3:00pm

Sellman, Jeremy           4:30pm-7:00pm

Stewart, John              5:45pm-7:00pm

Wackman, Will             5:45pm-7:00pm

Wicklund, Scott                                                                  1:30pm-3:00pm

 
BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME HERE FRIDAY
For those that are going to the BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME here on FRIDAY. SHOW UP EARLY.  
Benilde-St. Margarets is the  #1 team in 3A and Spring Lake Park is #2 in state.
This will be a packed house so be there early.
Tickets will go on sale at 5:00p.m. 
WEAR YOUR BLUE PANTHER GEAR!


Student Announcements  
Thursday, February 2, 2012  
 
Girls interested in traveling fast pitch this summer please stop by the main office and pick up a registration flyer.
 
If you are interested in the June 2013 tour to Europe and Scandinavia in June 2013
A reminder that if you 'd like to go on the 6-country tour of Europe and Scandinavia in June of 2013, you'll need to sign up by the end of TODAY or tomorrow during conferences. Stop by Room C275 to get the necessary information and instructions on how to register! 
 
Drivers Education next week: There are some spots available in the next Drivers Education classroom session starting Monday, Feb 6. Sign up on the Community Education website today!
 
YEARBOOK ORDERING is DONE:
 After Jan 20 any books will be on a first come first serve basis on Smart-pay.com
 
FCCLA members  if you plan on bowling, Saturday, Feb. 11th at 7:00pm at Maple Lanes in Fridley, you MUST sign up outside the foods room by TODAY Feb. 2nd, so we can see who is attending. If we don't have enough signed up, we will cancel.
 
Learning Alternatives After School Classes  2:35 - 4:30 p.m.
1/30-4/19
NO CLASSES: Feb 20-24 and March 12-16
 
                          Course                          Teacher           Room
Monday         IS Math/Science          Rick Fletcher    C166
                      Language Arts 9/10   Anne Haggar    C273C
                      U.S. History                    Matt Meier       B250C
 
Tuesday         Biology                           Sada Ganske    C265
                      IS Math/Science          Rick Fletcher     C166
 
Wednesday    Geometry                     Peter Atakpu    C176
 
Thursday        Algebra 1                       Peter Atakpu    C176
 
 
Valentine’s Dance cancelled!
The FORMAL Valentine’s dancescheduled for February 10th is cancelled. 
   
Spirit Week next week: dress-up day themes
  • Monday: Snuggie/Pajama Day
  •  Tuesday: Decades Day (dress up from your favorite decade)
  •  Wednesday: Fake an Injury Day (casts, bandaids, etc)
  •  Thursday: Reality TV Show Day
  •  Friday: Spirit Day
Ski and Snowboard club Registration is now open for this year's Panther Ski and Snowboard club. For more information and to register go to the Spring Lake Park Schools Community Education website. (Community Ed, School Age Programs, Panther Ski Club)
 
Operation Glass Slipper - Date Change
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the dates of the Princess Event have been changed to March 24 and 25. We regret any inconvenience as a result of this change. More information to follow. We look forward to seeing you at the event.
 
 
SCORES and TEAM INFO

High School Sports calendar:  http://nsconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi
***To see full schedule of ALL events.***
 
TRACK and FIELD INFO: Concordia University Throws Camp is to aid high school throwers. The Throws Camp provides high school level competitors a venue to learn the various throws and provides open practice sessions before the high school season begins in Minnesota. The Camp will consist of 8 open sessions over 5 weeks in February and March.
Also pick up information on the 27th Annual One Day CO-ED TRACK & FIELD Clinic Sat. March 24th at the U of M.
 
Attention all varsity football players - please stop by the Activities Office for your patches
 
BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Spring Lake Park 102 North Branch 33    SLP Ranked #2 in state Class 3AAA
BOYS’ HOCKEY: Spring Lake Park 5 Irondale 1
 
 
MSHSL BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS FOR COMPETITIONS:
  • Respect the American flag and the National Anthem.
  • Spectators must wear clothing that covers the entire torso.
  • The use of appropriate language is expected at all times. Profanity, negative chants, booing, trash talk, name calling, personal attacks or other acts of disrespect are unacceptable and must be immediately addressed by school officials.
  • Respect the game/contest. Under no condition shall anyone enter the playing surface. No one may interfere with the contest in any way.
  • Hand held signs, which do not obstruct the view of others, will be permitted provided they are in good taste. Signs, in poor taste will be removed. Artificial noise makers (i.e. megaphones, cowbells, sirens, whistles, thunder sticks, and other similar items) are not allowed.
  • Laser lights are strictly prohibited.
THANK YOU for supporting your student athletes and fine arts participants and for providing a positive environment in which educational activities are conducted.

COUNSELING and STUDENT SERVICE OFFICE INFORMATION

Tuesday, Feb 7 11:00 Anoka Ramsey Community College
Friday, Feb 10 1:00  Anoka Technical College
 
Be sure to get a pass from the Student Services Dept. the day of the visit. Visits are only for 11th & 12th grade students
 

LUNCH INFO 
Breakfast $1.20
Lunch is $2.45  
Milk is .50

Students must have at least one-half the price of a meal in their account to charge a reimbursable meal.
Students are not allowed to purchase ala carte* items when the balance is at or below zero.
2nd meals are charged at the adult meal cost.
Purchases on a friend’s account are not allowed.
A Net Cash machine will be available to students in the cafeteria during school hours. Cash only will be accepted by the machine and will go directly to the student’s account. Students may check their account balance by using the Net Cash machine during school hours.


Park Place School Store    
****School Store hours for the week of 1/30-2/3:
Daily hours  (CALL AHEAD-times may vary!)
Open 9:30-11:05 am
Closed 4th period (Lunch period)
Open 12:30-3:00 pm


WEEKLY MEETINGS
Spring Lake Park Clubs and Activities 2011-2012

MONDAY
Student Council:
Student government for the school. Students elected by their peers in the Spring Lake Park ISD16 Meets Mondays at 7:15 a.m. in Student Council Room
Ms. Zaugg and Ms. Wood, Advisors


Math Team:
Love math, great at it? Test your math skills against other kids from all over the state and country! Meets Mondays and Thursdays at 2:40 in room C180, from late Sept. thru Feb. or Mar.
$50 fee
Open to anyone in grades 9-12
Mr. Hilst and Mr. Young, Advisors


TUESDAY
World Cultures Club:
Learn about countries and cultures from around the world, and become friends with kids in our school who are exchange students from some of those countries! Meets the 1st or 2nd Tuesday of the month in room C275. Meets monthly to plan something outside of school, like hayrides, haunted house, bonfires, ice skating, movies, bowling, dance lessons, etc. Anyone can join anytime
Mr. Reif, Advisor

FIRST Robotics Team – Interested in designing, building, or programming a robot to compete against other high school teams at the University of Minnesota? Come to an information night with your parent on Tuesday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. Enter the high school through door #28. Go to room C167. Competing robots weigh up to 120 lbs.

WEDNSDAY
Leo Club:
Community Service Organization Meets every Wednesday at 2:45 in the Cafeteria Anyone can join anytime
Pete Yelle, Advisor

GSA: Gay Straight Alliance;
Help to create a supportive environment for GLBTQ students and staff at SLPHS. Hang out together, talk about what matters to you, raise awareness and support in our school. Meets Wednesdays at 2:45 in the Student Services Office Anyone can join anytime
Ms. Magid Hart, Advisor

CHAT: Chemical Health Awareness Team:
Promote chemical free fun in school and elsewhere. Meets every other Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. in the Student Services office Open to all, join anytime
Dan Nelson, Advisor

Knowledge Bowl:
Like Trivial Pursuit? Want to learn lots of factoids to impress your friends? Meets Wednesdays and Fridays in room C268. Takes part in inter-school competitions, as well. Anyone can join. $50 fee (may be waived for students on free or reduced lunch)
Ms. Tuve, Advisor

THURSDAY
Sophomore Senate: Fundraises for the prom; other activities. Meets Thursdays at 2:40 in room B244 Any sophomores may join. Those who complete the requirements may earn a letter. Ms. Ernst, Advisor

Anime Club:
Can’t get enough of Anime? Like to read it? Want to create your own? Meets Thursdays at 2:45 in room C184 Anyone can join anytime
Ms. Wood, Advisor 

Yearbook:
Work on the 2011-12 yearbook, everything from design to layout to sales. Tons of fun! Meets Thursdays at 2:40 in room B145
Ms. Ahrndt and Ms. Johnson, Advisors

Opportunities in Emergency Health Care (OEC)
Program/Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA): Provides opportunities for students in the OEC classes to get lots of hands on experience, to build skills and serve the community. Meets Thursdays at 2:45 in room B135 for labs/meetings. Also, many event opportunities beyond these meetings. Open to all OEC students
Mr. Neiss, Advisor

The Mirage: Creative-arts magazine created by students here at SLPHS. If you are a writer, poet, painter, visual artist, mixed media artist, graphic artist, or simply someone who appreciates art and would like to learn more, this is the club for you. Meets Thursdays 2:40 in room B250-A Open to all 9-12th graders, may join at any time
Ms. Bobbe, Advisor

Math Team: Love math, great at it? Test your math skills against other kids from all over the state and country! Meets Mondays and Thursdays at 2:40 in room C180, from late Sept. thru Feb. or Mar. $50 fee Open to anyone in grades 9-12
Mr. Hilst and Mr. Young, Advisors


Asian Club:
Celebrate and learn about Asian culture Meets Thursdays, room to be determined, at 2:45 Open to all, join anytime
Dan Nelson, Advisor

FRIDAY
Junior Senate: Plan school events sponsored by junior class, including prom. Meets every Friday in room C276 Any juniors may join.
Mr. Lemberg, Ms. Brockman, Ms. Schlangen, Advisors

Senior Senate:
Plan events for the senior class. Meets every Friday at 2:45 p.m. in room B242 Any seniors may join at any time.
Ms. Wackman, Advisor
 
Bollywood club
Meets every Friday at 2:45 p.m. in room B-247. All are welcome to attend!
Ms Hallberg. Advisor 

FIRST Robotics Team – Interested in designing, building, or programming a robot to compete against other high school teams at the University of Minnesota? Come to an information night with your parent on Tuesday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. Enter the high school through door #28. Go to room C167. Competing robots weigh up to 120 lbs.

 
Theater: Drama (fall), One Acts (winter), Musical (spring)
Lots of opportunities for students who like to sing, act, dance, direct, make costumes, build sets, etc. Watch for posters around school for auditions and information.

One Acts: Meets Monday thru Friday and Saturday, competitions and performances may fall on Saturdays; meets from mid-November through early-February (end depends on competition advancement); watch for posters to join, probably in early November; acting is by audition; stage crew is by sign up; $50 activity fee;
Mr. Sellman, Advisor

Musical: Meets every day from mid-February to end of April including some Saturdays and evenings; $50 activity fee (waived if free lunch; ½ price if reduced lunch); meets in the Fine Arts Center; participation is by audition; watch for audition posters around school.
Mr. Young and Mr. Wressell, Advisors

Tech Crew $30 activity fee for each play (waived if free lunch; ½ price if reduced lunch); Tech Crew also works on many events apart from school theater, and there is no cost to students on Tech Crew who are not working with the plays;
Mr. Julien, Advisor

The Voice:
Interested in theater, performance, script-writing, directing, dancing and/or media arts? Interested in social issues, too? You can combine these interests into one cool club! This year’s focus is Words Hurt, which will address bullying, dating violence and family violence, and the power of our words when used to hurt others. You will help to develop the theme, write the script, act and perform. Meets 3-4 days/week at 2:40 in room B250-A. Starting in Nov, will meet 4-5 days/week Students can earn a letter for full participation Open to all 9-12 graders.
Looking for writers/directors and choreographers in Sept! Ms. Bobbe, Advisor

Mock Trial:  Cancelled
As of hursday, October 27, 2011



PANTHER MENTOR DATES and EVENTS for 2011-2012

FEBRUARY
Thurs. Feb. 8     Small Group Meetings Hours 1-3, 5-6 KH Multipurpose
Friday Feb. 17   Pizza social before the Talent Show
 
MARCH
Friday Mar. 23 LUAU !!!!!! 4:30-11:00 pm Sports Complex/ FAC

***This is the last event for the Mentors and the mentees. Not listed are the Advisory board meetings or training sessions for the mentors. This list is only the event list for the mentees.