The Hawk Nest NEWS from CHASKA HIGH SCHOOL April 2017 Mark Your Calendar: Date April 3rd April 5th & 6th April 6th April 10th & 11th April 14th April 19th Event School Resumes MCA Science Testing Parent Leadership Council, 4-5:30pm – Main Conference Room MCA Math Testing No School Students/Staff ACT Test for Juniors MCA Reading Testing MAP Testing Looking Ahead: May 1-5 May 3rd May 4th May 11th May 16th May 22nd May 24th May 29th Teacher Appreciation Week Parent Leadership Council, 4-5:30pm – Main Conference Room 2 Hour Late Start – Students Spring Band Concert, 7:30pm – Auditorium Spring Jazz Concert, 7:30pm - Auditorium Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm – Chanhassen HS Auditorium Choir Concert, 7:00pm - Auditorium Memorial Day – No School Students/Staff In this issue: (Hold ctrl and click on page number to go directly to that article) Principal News:.............................................................................................................................................. 3 Welcome back........................................................................................................................................... 3 Spring Testing Takes Place in April and May............................................................................................. 3 April 5th and 6th ...................................................................................................................................... 3 April 10th and 11th.................................................................................................................................. 3 Wednesday, April 19th ........................................................................................................................... 3 AP EXAMS.............................................................................................................................................. 4 Test questions can be directed to: ........................................................................................................ 4 Test Taking Tips: .................................................................................................................................... 4 Calendar for the Remainder of the 2016-17 School Year Below .............................................................. 4 Are You Planning to Attend the CHS BBQ Bash Fundraiser? .................................................................... 4 Chaska High School Theater Presents the The Great Gatsby beginning April 27th.................................. 5 CHS Prom is May 13th............................................................................................................................... 5 Notes from the Career Resource Center: ..................................................................................................... 5 COUNSELORS ............................................................................................................................................ 5 COLLEGE/CAREER RESOURCE CENTER ...................................................................................................... 5 APRIL 4, 2017 - Free Bus to visit Hennepin Technical College .................................................................. 5 22nd Annual Southwest Metro Job and Education Fair – April 6, 2017 ................................................... 5 11th Graders take the ACT – April 19, 2017 - at CHS during the school day ............................................ 6 MAY 10, 2017 - Guest speaker on transition from high school to college ............................................... 6 JUNE 7, 2017 - Senior Award Night ........................................................................................................... 6 SAVE THE DATE! - Summer Road Trip – We are going to College! – June 26-29, 2017 – Daily bus trip to a variety of colleges – More Information to Come! ................................................................................. 6 ACT/SAT .................................................................................................................................................... 6 2016 – 2017 ACT Test Dates ..................................................................................................................... 6 2016 – 2017 SAT Test Dates ...................................................................................................................... 6 Little Volumes of Information from the CHS Media Center: ........................................................................ 7 Notes from Yearbook: ................................................................................................................................... 7 Less than 55 yearbooks are left to buy. .................................................................................................... 7 Notes from Athletics: .................................................................................................................................... 7 Hurry… Get Your CHS BBQ Bash Tickets Today! ....................................................................................... 7 BBQ Bash Auctions: ................................................................................................................................... 7 This Year’s BBQ Bash Proceeds: ................................................................................................................ 7 We Hope You Can Join Us at the 2017 BBQ Bash: .................................................................................... 7 Notes from Booster Club: ............................................................................................................................. 8 FUNDRAISING! .......................................................................................................................................... 8 PAINT THE TOWN! .................................................................................................................................... 8 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! .................................................................................................................. 8 Notes from Senior Party: .............................................................................................................................. 9 Register Now before Prices Increase ........................................................................................................ 9 Would you like to help with planning? ..................................................................................................... 9 Notes from Parent Leadership Council: ........................................................................................................ 9 Meeting Information................................................................................................................................. 9 Meeting schedule for 2016-17 .............................................................................................................. 9 Hawk Pride .................................................................................................................................................... 9 ExCEL Nominees Announced .................................................................................................................... 9 Boys Basketball Team Finishes Season with a Trip to the State Tournament .......................................... 9 Hawk Wrestler’s Compete at State ......................................................................................................... 10 Boys Swim and Dive Compete at State ................................................................................................... 10 Speech Qualifies One for Nationals ........................................................................................................ 10 Robotics Earns Award at Regionals ......................................................................................................... 10 Chaska Golfer Invited to Augusta National for Drive, Chip and Putt Event ............................................ 10 Knowledge Bowl is Headed to State ....................................................................................................... 10 Quiz Bowl Sending Two Teams to Nationals........................................................................................... 11 Band and Choir Students Travel Abroad ................................................................................................. 11 Choir Students Recognized ..................................................................................................................... 11 DECA Students Compete at State, Ten Qualify for Nationals ................................................................. 11 Staff Pays Tribute to Colleague ............................................................................................................... 11 Chaska Boys Hockey Player Selected to US NTDP Tryouts ..................................................................... 11 Hockey Players Recognized ..................................................................................................................... 11 Dance Coach Honored ............................................................................................................................ 12 ................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Principal News: Welcome back We hope you had a wonderful spring break. We are moving into our testing season and focusing on finishing the school year strong. This is also the time of year that students tend to struggle the most with school. For seniors, they are excited to graduate from high school and move onto the next phase of their lives. The rest of the students are ready to get an extended break from the challenges of high school in general. This is our challenge to keep the students motivated and engaged in learning. Spring Testing Takes Place in April and May As you are most likely aware, our students take many important standardized assessments in April and May. Purpose of the testing is to monitor student growth, identification of students for extra supports, personalize learning, identify areas of instruction that could be improved, etc. The purpose of this communication is to give you an overview of our testing calendar. This is a big picture view, more details will be provided closer to the test dates. April 5th and 6th Who: All students in Biology/AP Biology What: MCA III SCIENCE Test Dates: April 5 and 6 in Biology/AP Biology classes in computer labs. The daily schedule and student schedules will remain the same. Resources/Information: http://minnesota.pearsonaccessnext.com/ April 10th and 11th Who: All 11 graders What: MCA III MATH: Test Dates: April 10 and 11 in English classes on Chromebooks. Resources: http://minnesota.pearsonaccessnext.com/. Online calculator for the test (outside calculators are not allowed): http://minnesota.pearsonaccessnext.com/stand-alone-calculators/ th Wednesday, April 19th Wednesday, April 19 is an important test day. All 9th, 10th, and 11th graders will be testing. Seniors are excused for the day. Buses will run at their normal time. Lunch will be served. Who: All 11 graders What: ACT for All Juniors Test Date: April 19; May 3 is the makeup date. Resources/Information: http://www.act.org/ OR www.mncis.intocareers.org (free practice tests, sign into student’s MCIS account or create one) th Who: All 10 graders What: MCA III READING: Test Dates: Wednesday, April 19 on Chromebooks. th Resources/Information: http://minnesota.pearsonaccessnext.com/ Who: All 9 graders What: MAP (NWEA) ASSESSMENTS: Test Dates: Wednesday, April 19 on Chromebooks. Students will take the reading test in the am, followed by lunch and a break. The math test will be in the pm. Resources/Information: https://www.nwea.org/ th AP EXAMS Test Dates: May 1 – 5 and May 8 - May 12 during the school day. Resources/Information: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/home Test questions can be directed to: MAP Testing: Katie LoScalzo at [email protected] or 952.556.7171 MCA Testing: Susana DeLeon at [email protected] or 952.556.7339 or Tim Koschinska at [email protected] or 952.556.1439 ACT Testing: Garrett Silker at [email protected] or 952.556.7172 AP Testing: Emily Wyse Moore at [email protected] or 952.556.7340 Test Taking Tips: Get a good night’s sleep Eat breakfast (breakfast is also served at CHS) Arrive on time Do your best!! Soar Hawks! Calendar for the Remainder of the 2016-17 School Year Below Purple and Yellow shaded days indicate block days Blackened days = No School for Students/Staff Are You Planning to Attend the CHS BBQ Bash Fundraiser? Our Annual Spring Fundraiser Benefiting Chaska High School is Friday, April 21st. It will be an evening of fun, friends, food and fundraising! We look forward to seeing you there. Be sure to remind your family, friends and neighbors about the event and to get their tickets. By attending this year’s event, you can help support our fundraising goals and build spirit and pride in our community high school while having a fun night out. You can purchase tickets online at: chsbbqbash.district112.org For questions call Chaska High School AD office at 952-556-7130. Thank you for your support of our athletics and activities programs. Chaska High School Theater Presents the The Great Gatsby beginning April 27th Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carraway, a young newcomer to Long Island, is drawn into their world of obsession, greed and danger. Show times are: April 27, 28, 29 at 7:00 pm April 30 at 2:00 pm May 5 and 6 at 7:00 pm th Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and can be purchased at: https://district112.ticketleap.com/the-great-gatsby/dates CHS Prom is May 13th What: Chaska High School PROM When: May 13, 2017, 9:00-Midnight Where: Hazeltine National Golf Club Who: Chaska High School Juniors and Seniors and their dates Prom season is right around the corner. Our PROM committee is busy planning a spectacular event! As you begin planning for your evening out please be aware that other large area high schools including Eden Prairie and Minnetonka share the same PROM date as Chaska High School – you might want to make some of your reservations early! More detailed information about Chaska High Schools PROM including the theme will be shared In April. If you have any questions about PROM please contact our PROM Advisor Tara Halvorson, 952-556-1433, [email protected] Notes from the Career Resource Center: COUNSELORS Katie LoScalzo Garrett Silker Cassie Klein Kayla Denner Grade 9 (last name A-Z) Grade 10-12 (last name A-G) Grade 10-12 (last name H-O) Grade 10-12 (last name P-Z) Red House ext. 7172 Red House ext. 7171 Blue House ext. 7121 Blue House ext. 7122 COLLEGE/CAREER RESOURCE CENTER Tara Halvorson College/Career Resource Center Manager 556-1433 Follow the CRC on Twitter: @chaskahighcrc APRIL 4, 2017 - Free Bus to visit Hennepin Technical College Leave CHS at 6:00pm – return at 8:00pm. This is an after school field trip and a permission form is required. Please talk with Mrs. Halvorson in the CRC or your student’s counselor if interested in participating on this field trip. 22nd Annual Southwest Metro Job and Education Fair – April 6, 2017 - 3:00-3:45pm students only, 3:45-6:30pm open to the community - Chaska High School Commons We bring many area employers and educational institutions together for you – everyone is welcome, all ages and wages. Sponsored by Carver County Workforce Services, District 112, and DEED. 11th Graders take the ACT – April 19, 2017 - at CHS during the school day All Juniors will take the ACT on April 19 (during school) for free. The pre-registration for the April 19 ACT will take place during school and is different/separate from the ACT registration on line. MAY 10, 2017 - Guest speaker on transition from high school to college 7:00pm in the Chanhassen HS Theater. Presentation for seniors and parents by Dr. Michael Capano, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, “Basic Training for the College Bound – Knowledge Incoming Freshmen Need, Delivered in a Way They Can Remember”; how to succeed in college and achieve balance. JUNE 7, 2017 - Senior Award Night 7:30pm in the Chaska High School Auditorium. All seniors and their families are invited to attend the Senior Award Night. Those who will be receiving an award will be mailed letters the middle to end of May requesting attendance, although the specific award is kept a surprise until the ceremony. All are welcome to celebrate the Class of 2017! SAVE THE DATE! - Summer Road Trip – We are going to College! – June 26-29, 2017 – Daily bus trip to a variety of colleges – More Information to Come! A bus trip for students and parents to area colleges in combination with Minnesota Private College Week. A list of colleges, details and registration information will be ready for the May Newsletter. Some of the Colleges we are considering visiting this summer are: University of St. Thomas, St. Catherine University, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, University of Wisconsin Stout, and Southwest Minnesota State University. ACT/SAT Act and SAT tests are offered throughout the year. Students can log on to ACT’s web site, www.actstudent.org to register for their ACT test. To register online for the SAT test students should go to www.collegeboard.com. Students must upload a photo when registering for the ACT or SAT. Students are required to bring their admission ticket and photo id on the test day. No ticket, no photo id, no admission! As a general rule, we recommend that juniors start taking their ACT’s in the 2nd half of their junior year. However, some students are ready before that time and are certainly welcome to test earlier. One guideline is to wait until the student has either completed or has taken at least one semester of algebra 2. Student may take the tests as often as they choose. Official ACT and SAT scores can also be requested to be sent to a student’s college(s) of choice through both of these websites. 2016 – 2017 ACT Test Dates Test Date April 8, 2017 June 10, 2017 Registration Deadline March 3, 2017 May 5, 2017 (Late Fee Required) March 4–17, 2017 May 6–19, 2017 *ACT Information – free practice tests and a study course are available at: www.mncis.intocareers.org, user name: chaska, password: hawks and create your “My CIS” folder if you did not do that earlier, then hover over “My Profile” to access practice tests. Other options: www.studyguidezone.com; www.number2.com; www.actstudent.org. District 112 Community Education is offering an ACT Prep Class before the October ACT. Register at www.ce4all.org. Class will be repeated before the December, April, and June tests. **MNCIS has free practice for PSAT, AP tests, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ASVAB, etc., as well!!** 2016 – 2017 SAT Test Dates Test Date Tests Offered May 6, 2017 June 3, 2017 SAT and Subject Tests SAT and Subject Tests Regular Registration Closes April 7 May 9 Late Registration Closes April 25 May 24 Little Volumes of Information from the CHS Media Center: By Lisa Gearman, Media Specialist Does your child need something great to read over spring break? The CHS library is never really closed! Our ebooks and digital audio books will all be available for online checkout over spring break and beyond. Click here to access our CHS library collection. The Media Center web page is available 24/7 for access to our online databases, activities, digital tools for students, and you are welcome to follow us on Twitter @CHSMedia. Thank you for your support of our media programming! An additional thank you needs to be mentioned to all of the wonderful donors for our 6th Annual Titlewish online fundraiser. For the second year in a row, we exceeded our goal of $3000.00! Our students and staff can look forward to a great, new selection of fiction, nonfiction, professional books, ebooks and digital audiobooks coming their way shortly after spring break. The Hawk’s Nest Book Club is currently reading the last few titles from YALSA Teens Top Ten and books by authors who will be in attendance at the 4th Annual Twin Cities Teen Lit Con for our April discussion on the 26th. All students are welcome to join us on the 3rd or 4th Wednesday of each month in the Media Center from 7:15-7:45 AM. We will be offering FREE bus transportation again to Teen Lit Con, leaving from the CHS Activities entrance on Saturday, May 6th, at 9:00 AM. We will return at approximately 5:00 PM that afternoon. Please click on the link above for further information on one of our students’ favorite reading events. Have a terrific month of April! Notes from Yearbook: Less than 55 yearbooks are left to buy. Visit jostensyearbooks.com or call toll-free 1-866-282-1516 to order the yearbook before we run out. Remember, we ran out three years ago! Buy today. Most likely, yearbooks will be distributed starting May 24, 2017. Notes from Athletics: Hurry… Get Your CHS BBQ Bash Tickets Today! The CHS BBQ Bash is: Friday, April 21st, 5:30pm- 11:30pm Hazeltine National Golf Club BBQ Bash Auctions: Auction items & packages are available for viewing! Bidding on silent auction items begins April 10th and ends April 21st at 7:30pm. Check back often as new auction items are added! Did you know you can bid & win silent auction items even if you can’t attend the BBQ Bash? Register at: chsbbqbash.district112.org This Year’s BBQ Bash Proceeds: Funds raised this year will help fund flexible learning spaces at CHS. Flexible learning spaces consist of furniture and tech support that can be moved and utilized to uniquely fit the needs of a student or group of students. Funds will also go to the boys & girls hockey program and towards the acoustic shell for the music department. We Hope You Can Join Us at the 2017 BBQ Bash: 5:30pm doors open for the CHS BBQ Bash 6:00pm Luau inspired dinner buffet 7:15pm Welcome 7:30pm Live Auction & Fill the Hawk Hosted by Frank Vascellaro, WCCO Anchor 8:30pm Raffles, Heads & Tails Game: This year’s prize is a 4k 60” LG TV Music by DJ Michael Holtz, 2 the Maxx Entertainment. Michael was a former DJ at the Prince’s Paisley Park studios from 2014-2016. BBQ Bash Attire is: Casual Island Chic For More Information and to Purchase Tickets Visit the BBQ Bash Website at: chsbbqbash.district112.org Notes from Booster Club: Chaska High School Booster Club Follow Us on Twitter @ChaskaBoosters Please consider participating in the Chaska High School Booster Club by joining us at our next Booster meeting Monday, April 10, 2017 @ 6:30 in the Main Office Conference Room. ALL ARE WELCOME! We are excited to share a partial list of where funds have been provided to support our students: • 4 College Scholarships to graduating seniors each year. • A Donation to the Senior Party • Girls Hockey – Go Pro camera & Team bags • Girls Basketball – JV & Varsity practice jersey/shorts & Camcorder • Boys Basketball – JV & Varsity practice jerseys • Cross Country – team backpacks & team jackets & aqua joggers • Dance – Kick & Jazz Uniforms FUNDRAISING! **** Congrats to the Top Team Winter Concession Earners**** (1) Baseball $380 (2) Boys Lax $340 (3) Girls Tennis $324 Boosters would like to THANK all Parent Volunteers for your time working in concessions this past winter season, we would not be able to staff and serve all the fans without your help! If your Team or Activity would like to EARN MONEY and be added to our event/game schedule for next Fall & Winter Concession season please CONTACT Kim McBride at "[email protected]" PAINT THE TOWN! Interested in having our Hawks logo painted on your driveway? Visit our website www.chaskaboosters.com for more information. Looking for a team fundraiser? Paint The Town might be for you! Contact us at [email protected] Soar Hawks! LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! We are looking for the following positions to be filled for the next school year: • Concession Leads • Membership Lead Please come to the next meeting to learn more about these great positions! For future meeting dates or Chaska High School Booster information, visit us at: www.chaskaboosters.org or Chaska High School under Athletics or Activities. And don’t forget to Follow Us on Twitter @ChaskaBoosters Notes from Senior Party: Register Now before Prices Increase Senior Parents- Register your senior NOW before the April 15th. Price Increases to $85! This exciting parent sponsored event takes place on graduation night, Friday June 9th. Price includes all entertainment, food, prizes and much much more! Party Volunteers are needed from grade levels - Watch for a Sign Up Genius in May! Only Parent Volunteers will be allowed access to the party. For more information go to: http://tinyurl.com/ChaskaSeniors2017 Would you like to help with planning? Come to the Next Senior Party Meeting: Sunday April 9th, 6:30PM in the CHS Teachers Lounge Questions? Contact Kristi Riddle at [email protected] Notes from Parent Leadership Council: Meeting Information The Parent Leadership Council consists of parents whose goal is to promote student learning and success at Chaska High School. We meet the first Wednesday of the month, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm in the Main Office Conference Room, with Principal Jim Bach and our School Board Representative Fred Berg. This is a great way to be involved and engaged in the leadership of Chaska High School! PLC supports CHS teachers throughout the year with meals on conference nights and special events such as the Thanksgiving Extravaganza and Staff Appreciation Week. We also beautify the school grounds twice a year as well as support the Career Resource Center when needed. For more information contact: Tracy Leggett, [email protected] Jill Anderson, [email protected] Meeting schedule for 2016-17 Wednesday, April 5 Wednesday, May 3 Hawk Pride ExCEL Nominees Announced Congratulations to Ben Urbanciz and Hope Loosbrock who are Chaska High School’s 2016-17 ExCEL Award Nominees. ExCEL stands for “Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership” and is a Minnesota State High School League sponsored program. It recognizes juniors who show leadership and are active in school activities and volunteering in the community. Boys Basketball Team Finishes Season with a Trip to the State Tournament Our boys’ basketball team won the Metro West conference championship for the 3rd year in a row. They were also the Section 2AAAA Champions and played in the State Tournament for the first time since 2004. Congratulations on a great season! Hawk Wrestler’s Compete at State Congratulations to wrestlers Andrew Brkovich, Ethan Jackman and Adam Myhre who competed in the State tournament! Boys Swim and Dive Compete at State Congratulations to the following swimmers who competed at State: Adam Boerner who earned his 9th career state medal at the state swim meet Josh Wuflestad who set a school record in the 100 backstroke Luke Ridler who had a career best time in the 500 yard freestyle 200 Medley group of Josh Wuflestad, Luke Ridler, Adam Boerner and Max Taylor Speech Qualifies One for Nationals Congratulations to Patrick Quinn who qualified to compete at the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama in June. Robotics Earns Award at Regionals Congratulations to the Robotics team who was awarded the Safety Pit Award at the Regional Robotics Competition in Duluth. Chaska Golfer Invited to Augusta National for Drive, Chip and Putt Event Congratulations to freshman Jack Johnson who was one of only 10 boys in his age group in the United States invited to the Drive Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Course. Knowledge Bowl is Headed to State Chaska High School Knowledge Bowl Team will be competing in the State KB Tournament at Cragun’s Resort April 6-7, 2017. Congratulations and good luck to team members: Atef Ali Will Koivumaki Coby Oertel William Saathoff Sean Zipse Quiz Bowl Sending Two Teams to Nationals Two teams from Chaska have qualified and will compete Quiz Bowl Nationals in Atlanta in May. Congratulations and good luck to: Atef Ali Lexie Ekstrom Will Koivumaki Kayla Lyman Duane Nguyen Coby Oertel William Saathoff Sean Zipse Band and Choir Students Travel Abroad Chaska Band and Choir had 91 students performing internationally as part of the Chaska High School Music Tour. Over spring break the group performed in Salzburg and Innsbruck, Austria and in Venice, Italy. Choir Students Recognized Congratulations to Britta Cowan, Sydney Gramstad and Rosemary Vega who were selected as participants for the ACDA National High School Honor Choir and sang with the Minnesota Orchestra at the National Conference which was held March 8-10. DECA Students Compete at State, Ten Qualify for Nationals 55 Chaska Students competed at the DECA State Competition. Congratulations and good luck to the following students who qualified for Nationals in Anaheim, CA April 26-29: Olivia Anderson - Quick Serve Restaurant Management Mara Rydland, Maddy Schultz, Brant Thomas - Learn and Earn Honey Bees Project Hannah Selken, Colin Jacobsen - Sports and Entertainment Operations Research Curling Center Project Mackenzie Herring - Human Resources Management Role Play Grace Northhamer - Principles in Hospitality Role Play Jack Swanson – Business Services Role Play Corinne Boonstra – Food Marketing Role Play Staff Pays Tribute to Colleague A group of Chaska High School staff packed food at Feed My Starving Children in honor of Larry Bachman, a long time teacher who passed away last year. They packed over 17,000 meals! Chaska Boys Hockey Player Selected to US NTDP Tryouts Congratulations to sophomore, Mike Koster who is one of only three Minnesota hockey players invited to the USA Hockey Team National Development Program Evaluation Camp. Hockey Players Recognized Congratulations to the following boys’ hockey players who were named All-Conference: Mike Koster Ben Urbanciz Blaine Warnert Congratulations to the following who were named All-Conference Honorable Mention: Shane Lavelle Rhett Pitlick Dance Coach Honored Congratulations to Head Dance Coach Kris Rydland who was inducted into the Minnesota Association of Dance Teams hall of Fame. Contact Us: Chaska High School 545 Pioneer Trail Jim Bach, Principal Chaska, MN 55318 Kathy Fontes, Asst Principal (952)556-7100 Phone Jim Swearingen, Asst Principal/Activities (952)556-7109 Fax Jon Summer, Asst Principal/Athletics CHS.District112.org Excellence. Tradition. Community.
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