The Step-Up Spring Mentorship Event - 2012 Registrations due March 18
Twenty young men from the Anoka-Hennepin, Elk River, Fridley and Osseo school districts that participated in the 2011 Step-Up Summit attended a spring mentorship event on April 20. Motivational speaker Robert Brown spoke with the young men on self-efficacy and resiliency in overcoming obstacles. Mr. Brown was shot in a drive by shooting when he was 15 years old. The shooting left him paralyzed. He is now a psychologist at Boy’s Totem Town and preparing to get married in August 2012.
After speaking with Mr. Brown, the boys went rock climbing at Vertical Endeavors, an indoor rock climbing facility. Some students admitted being fearful of heights but were able to conquer their fears and meet the challenge of climbing the wall.
Registration materials for the 2012 Step-Up Summit are due Friday, March 18. The Step-Up Summit is for boys that are now finishing the eighth grade. Please contact Gale Cannon at 763-450-1328 or Candace Whittaker at 763-450-1336 if you or someone you know is interested in participating in the 2012 Step-Up Summit.
Brenda Petersmeyer named Administrator of the Year
“It is truly an honor to be recognized by the Central Minnesota Counselors Association as administrator of the year” said Petersmeyer, “ I am extremely blessed to work with a staff that cares very deeply about students and their families and is always willing to go the extra mile for kids. We are very fortunate at REAMS to have a staff that works so hard to help students find success each and every day.”
Northwest Suburban Integration School District hosts 2012 Youth Leadership Conference
On Friday, May 4, Northwest Suburban Integration School District hosted the 2012 Youth Leadership Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Plymouth, MN. Congressman Keith Ellison gave the keynote speech to a diverse group of approximately 400 high school students. Students that attended the conference participate in one of three educational programs: AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), Jobs for Minnesota's Graduates and the Future Educators' Club.
Students participated in a variety of education and career readiness activities at the conference, including mock job interviews, career consultations and college-readiness forums. Volunteers from the education and business communities were on hand to assist attendees as they move forward into the working world.
Rockford Middle School Center for Environmental Science - Earth Day Starwatch Party
Large reflecting telescopes were available for close up views of both Saturn and Mars as well as star clusters, constellations, planets, galaxies and more.
The night began with an indoor orientation which was followed by time outside. Attendees learned about constellations like The Big Bear, Orion, and Taurus from WCCO meteorologist Mike Lynch. NWS Magnet Schools Win National Awards
Two NWS magnet schools have received Magnet Schools of America merit awards. Weaver Lake Elementary: A Science, Math and Technology School was given a Magnet School of Excellence award while Brooklyn Center High School was given a Magnet School of Distinction award. Magnet Schools of America merit awards recognize magnet schools that demonstrate a high commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs, and parent and community involvement.
For more Northwest Suburban Integration School District news, please visit the NWSISD news archive.
NWS and several community partners have collaborated with the MN Department of Education to present a forum meant to engage families in student learning. Engaging Families for Student Success will be held Saturday, May 19 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. For more information, click the following links (English - Hmong - Somali - Spanish). If you are interested in attending, register here.
April 2012 Newsletter
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Absent Narratives Resource Collection
The Minnesota Humanities Center Absent Narratives Resource Collection is now available on-line. Click the picture above to access free, ready-to-use materials that support multicultural education.
