KNIGHTLY NEWS
WINTER 2019
FEBRUARY February 4-8 Ice Age Week February 6 Information & Activties Night 5:30 - 7:30 PM February 9 Ice Age Dance - IDHS GYM 8:00 - 11:00 PM February 18 NO SCHOOL - District Holiday
“A Community Focused on Learning, Respect, Opportunity, and Pride in Achievement.”
IDHS - HOME OF THE KNIGHTS!
From The Principal . . . Irondale High School Families, It is with great excitement that we bring back our electronic newsletter, Knightly News, highlighting the accomplishments of our students and staff here at Irondale. This month we share with you our winter edition, showcasing events and accomplishments of our students through their academics, athletics, activities, and clubs. It’s hard to believe we are kicking off the second semester, as our seniors are realizing they are in the final stretches of high school.
MARCH March 12 Communication Night 4:00 - 7:30 PM March 14-22 NO SCHOOL - Spring Break March 28 Cumulative Honor Roll 5:30 - 7:00 PM
APRIL April 2 ACT - Grade 11 ACT Practice Test - Grade 10 April 5 NO SCHOOL - District Holiday April 8 MCA Reading - Grade 10 April 18 Communication Night 4:00 - 7:30 PM April 19 NO SCHOOL - District Holiday April 22 MCA Math - Grade 11 April 24 ACT - Make-Up Test April 26 Spring Blood Drive April 29
Winter sports are in full swing, as Irondale is buzzing each day with practices and competitions. The goal of our teams to make sure students are having a positive experience, represent Irondale in a positive way, and continue to make academic progress as they balance academics and athletics. We are all extremely proud of our student athletes! Activities and student clubs continue to create positive culture at Irondale. They also provide unique experiences for all students to engage in events, such as our Student Council hosted a food packing event in partnership with Harvest Pack and the New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary Club. Student Council is also responsible for hosting winter spirit week, which builds community and positive culture with staff and students. Robotics is unveiling their new robot on February 22nd and our drumline and colorguard teams will compete in our annual Winter Music of the Knight in February as well. As you can see, there are many ways our students are involved and build positive culture here at Irondale. It is also hard to believe we are preparing for next year with registration upon us. Students are busy meeting with their deans, connecting with teachers about classes to consider, and of course, talking with friends to hear of their experiences. We are very excited that our first group of students completed our new Welding class and students nearly completed the solar panel ice fishing house in our new Construction and Solar course! There is quite a buzz within our community and with our community partners. We look forward to a few upcoming dates, such as our ACT Exam on April 2nd. There will be more information to come. Please also mark your calendars for our Communication Night to connect with teachers on April 18th. Thank you to all of our families that continue to provide support for our students. Please reach out, as we appreciate your partnership together to support student success. I hope you enjoy the Knightly News! Amy Janecek Principal
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STUDENT SERVICES ACT REGISTRATION Sarah Hatalla (A – Cla) 651-621-6829
Sarah.Hatalla@moundsviewschools.org
Renee Markas (Cle – Har) 651-621-6814
Renee.Markas@moundsviewschools.org
Bobbie Olson (Has – Lar) 651-621-6828
Bobbie.Olson@moundsviewschools.org
Jennifer Moren (Las – Of) 651-621-6830
Jennifer.Moren@moundsviewschools.org
Cristin Craig (Og – Sno) 651-621-6833
Cristin.Craig@moundsviewschools.org
Ray Kidd (Snu – Z) 651-621-6831
Ray.Kidd@moundsviewschools.org
Ellen Elmquist (Support Services) 651-621-6832
Ellen.Elmquist@moundsviewschools.org
James Manuel (Outreach) 651-621-6824
James.Manuel@moundsviewschools.org
Morgan Coulson Licensed School Nurse 651-621-6875
Morgan.Coulson@moundsviewschools.org
For further assitance, please contact your students dean.
The ACT will be administered to all Irondale Juniors on April 2 during the school day. Registration will be completed during the school day on March 5. Families do not need to complete registration on their own.
COURSE REGISTRATION FOR 2019-2020 Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will begin on StudentVUE on Thursday, January 31, through Friday, February 8. Students will have the opportunity to register during their classes on Monday, February 4 with the help of their teacher and a dean. Students are encouraged to take rigorous and challenging courses. Select electives with the possibility of developing new interests and exploring new educational goals. For help logging into ParentVue, contact Mrs. Longsdorf (Ext. 6807) and Mr. Blechert (Ext. 6967) in the Media Center.
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POST-SECONARDY SERVICES Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened October 1. Students and families hoping to access federal grants, state grants, and loans must complete the FAFSA. Students and families looking for the FAFSA can find it here: https://fafsa.ed.gov/. Resources, information, and help completing the FAFSA is available at Federal Student Aid, an Office of the U.S. Department of Education.
Michael Werner Post-Secondary Services 651-621-6834 Michael.Werner@moundsviewschools.org
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education also has a number of resources and publications available about the Financial Aid process. To learn more about Financial Aid, I recommend check out these publications from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. i. ii. iii.
Financial Aid Basics Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) & Mn Dream Act Grants and Scholarships (Free Money)
Scholarships Search Engines Scholarship Search Engines are helpful tools students and families can use to identify local and national scholarships. Students create profiles and Search Engine algorithms identify scholarships that fit these profiles and eligibility criteria. Below is a list of reputable, commonly-used, Scholarship Search Engines. These Scholarship Search Engines are listed in the Minnesota Office of Higher Education “Grants and Scholarships (Free Money)” publication. i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi.
CollegeNet CollegeView FastWeb Minnesota Institutional Scholarships Scholarship Experts Scholarships.com
RaiseMe is a social enterprise focused on expanding access to higher education. Rather than waiting until the end of high school to earn scholarships, which is often too late to impact a student’s college ambitions or choices, RaiseMe enables students to earn scholarships throughout high school, starting as early as 9th grade, for doing all the things that best prepare them to succeed, whether that’s getting good grades, volunteering in the community or joining an extracurricular. Students can sign up for RaiseMe at any point in their high school career. Once a profile is created, students can follow colleges and universities of interest and begin seeing how their academic, social, and athletic achievements and activities may translate into scholarship dollars.
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POST-SECONDARY SERVICES Dr. Michael and Mrs. Kay Wilcox Education Fund Scholarship - (1 Award - $5,000) Wilcox Education Fund Scholarship Deadline: February 10, 2019 Wallin Education Partners - (Multiple Awards - Award Amounts Vary) Wallin Education Partners Deadline: February 15, 2019 Easy College Money Scholarship - (1 Award - $1,000) Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship Deadline: February 28, 2019 Center for Cyber Safety and Education Scholarship - (20 Awards - Between $1,000 and $5,000) Information Security Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2019 2019 Student-View Scholarship Program - (13 Awards - Between $500 and $4,000) Student-View Scholarship Program Deadline: April 22, 2019 LastPass STEM Scholarship - (1 Award - $12,000) LastPass STEM Scholarship Program Deadline: April 30, 2019 Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship Program - (Multiple Awards - $1,000) Abbott & Fenner Scholarships Program Deadline: June 14, 2019
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POST-SECONDARY SERVICES
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EQUITY SERVICES Chinni Oji
Equity Specialist 651-621-6836 Chinni.Oji@moundsviewschools.org
Nawal Muhumed Equity Specialist 651-621-6984
Nawal.Muhumed@moundsviewschools.org
Ali Ali
Somali Community Liaison 651-724-7482 Ext. 6856 ali.ali@moundsviewschools.org
Angel Toro
Latino Community Liaison 651-724-2854 Ext. 6849 Angel.Toro@moundsviewschools.org
The S.T.R.I.P.E.S. (Students Together Respecting the Importance and Purpose of Education in Schools) program at Irondale HS is off to a fabulous start this year. We have 78 young men grades 9-12 learning and understanding the importance of leadership and post-secondary success on a daily basis. This is the largest number of students in the programs history and it is my plan to have each of them set up for a post-secondary plan they want to pursue when they leave after 4 years. This year we have had our 11th and 12th graders take a trip to Concordia St. Paul and will be setting up more college visits this winter/spring. Two of our members: Leon Murray (11th) and Jared Ness (9th) were both selected as Knight To Know candidates in the first round of submissions. This December, former Irondale student and STRIPES member Justin Davis came back and spoke to all the young men with the assistance of some other great speakers who are working in the areas of fashion, photography and entrepreneurship. His company “4 the City� gave every member a t shirt as well as raffling off a pair of their shoes. This was a wonderful event that connected our students to successful people, showing them that are capable of whatever they want to do. I look forward to the opportunities upcoming for these young men as well as seeing them grow academically and socially.
Mee Yang
Asian Community Liaison 651-724-0396 Ext. 7572
Mee.Yang@moundsviewschools.org
Samaria Mountain
Native American Liaison 651-341-1793
Samaria.Mountain@moundsviewschools.org
NEW TO EQUITY SERVICES:
Girls Inspire Revolutionary Leaders Group (GIRLS Group) meets Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:30 PM in room 308 with Ms. Nawal Muhumed. This group is designed to help EMPOWER future leaders in our female students. For more information, please contact Nawal Muhumed at 651-621-6984 / nawal.muhumed@moundsviewschools.org
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A KNIGHT TO KNOW Sahar Alshabakji, Grade 9
Nominated by: Mr. Ludwikowski for “Persisting” Mr. Ludwikowski said: “Sahar has been a great student so far this year. She consistently is striving to understand the material in science, asks great questions when she has them, and advocates for herself when she doesn’t understand something.” Sahar’s thoughts on being selected: “I feel happy. I am so happy to be in science class. It’s very cool. Thank you very much.”
Lily Cartier, Grade 11
Nominated by: Mr. Hall for “Persisting” Mr. Hall said: “Lily strives for success in her courses even when obstacles get in her way. Her positive attitude and motivation for achievement carry her through any roadblocks or hardships. Her commitment to learning and growth is outstanding.” Lily’s thoughts on being selected: “I always try to work hard to do my best, no matter what the obstacle is. I also always strive to keep a positive attitude, even when classes get tough or stressful. I am so happy and proud that I was recognized for this award; it means a lot!”
Sara Hachi, Grade 12
Nominated by: Ms. Waite for “Teamwork” Ms. Waite said: “Sara always completes her work with outstanding quality, but what makes her truly unique is that she consistently helps other students, demands their best, and holds them accountable by supporting their efforts. Although she has no formal title in DECA, she is one of our strongest leaders. She humbly takes accountability for tasks that need to be completed and encourages others to do the same. She is a fearless leader that strives for excellence for our entire Irondale community.” Sara’s thoughts on being selected: “Receiving this award really means a lot to me. Knowing that the work that you put into different activities and in your school work, is being recognized and acknowledged, is a really good feeling. I wouldn’t have received this award without the support from my peers and teachers, and I’m very grateful for them.”
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A KNIGHT TO KNOW Leyla Isse, Grade 10
Nominated by: Mr. St. Martin for “Creating, Imagining, Innovating” Mr. St. Martin said: “Leyla is developing into a strong writer. She has had some success with her poetry, but is now starting to apply her skills to other coursework. She is insightful, hardworking, and a pleasure to have in class.” Leyla’s thoughts on being selected: “First off, I want to begin with saying thank you to Mr. St. Martin. I feel that Mr. St. Martin has guided me and helped me become more successful in my writing skills. He has motivated me to write about powerful topics that I really like. I never thought I would enjoy writing poetry, because it seemed hard and English is a hard class for me. Ever since freshman year, my teacher Mr. St. Martin made English fun and I’m very grateful for my teacher. Always follow your dreams no matter what obstacles you face.”
Damian Joe, Grade 10
Nominated by: Ms. Anderson for “Teamwork” Ms. Anderson said: “Damian possesses so many positive qualities in and out of the classroom. He is willing to work with others and lead discussions by explaining difficult concepts, keeping his classmates on task, and continuously staying positive. He is also a supportive and kind student to all around him.” Damian’s thoughts on being selected: “What it means to me to receive this award is that my hard work is not going unnoticed and that I can make a difference through kindness and by helping others.”
Melanie Kruck, Grade: 12
Nominated by: Mr. Hall for “Creating, Imagining, Innovating” Mr. Hall said: “Melanie has been focused on achieving personal success in her courses. She often challenges herself to learn new skills, practice effective writing, use her imagination on assignments, and find improved mental and skillbased processes to achieve positive results. She goes above and beyond expectations.” Melanie’s thoughts on being selected: “I am honored that my teachers think so well of me, and it certainly helps motivate me to continue improving myself and others however I can.”
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A KNIGHT TO KNOW Tanner Lundquist, Grade 12
Nominated by: Ms. Dahlke for “Questioning and Problem Posing” Ms. Dahlke said: “Tanner is such a good role model in my class. He listens attentively and is always striving for better understanding. He’s willing to ask questions and his yearning for clarification helps everyone in the class.” Tanner’s thoughts on being selected: “It means a lot to get noticed from a great teacher about the little stuff you do every day. It makes you want to be better and better every day. I deeply appreciate it.”
Steven Murillo, Grade 12
Nominated by: Ms. Murphy-Lethert for “Teamwork” Ms. Murphy-Lethert said: “Steven is always on time, respectful and eager to help with requests we have from the front office. He’s ambitious and a great asset to IDHS. I feel Steven should be recognized for his continuous success.” Steven’s thoughts on being selected: “I feel happy but a little shocked at the same time. I feel like the things I do are just regular student things.”
Leon Murray, Grade: 11
Nominated by: Ms. Sweeney for “Striving for Accuracy” Ms. Sweeney said: “In our first chapter, Leon and his partner displayed very clear accurate signs and showed great mood- facial expressions when signing in front of the class. It was clear that they both put effort and care into their presentation. This is a great way to start their journey in ASL.” Leon’s thoughts on being selected: “By receiving this Knight To Know, I feel excited to be on the wall.”
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A KNIGHT TO KNOW
Jared Ness, Grade 9
Nominated by: Ms. Yff for “Engagement” Ms. Yff said: “Jared exemplifies engagement in Human Geography with his work ethic and persistence in class. He is always on task, answering questions, and engaging with the curriculum. Keep up the good work Jared!” Jared’s thoughts on being selected: “It means a lot to receive this award. It tells me that the hard work I put into that class, pays off and that my teachers are watching me and care about me.”
Congratuulations to the “Knight to Know” nominees: Marion Bangoura, Massayah Bou Loutfallah, Kerry Burggraff-Czech, Ravina Cooper, Aaliyah Demry, Sabrina Deriche, Yeshi Dorjee, Logan Hall, Aliyah Harris, Kwame Herzog, Aidan Kadid, Luke Kostecky, Madison Lais, Knowledge Lott, Jigme Namgyal, Tenzin Namgyal, Kaylea Nelson, Anwar Oumer, Sergio Perez Parra, Edgar Perez, Trent Peterson, Caitlin Skwarek, Kawaja Sufian, Bryan Taft, Mike Thomas, Michael Villota-Ospina and Daniel Yoo!
The KNIGHT TO KNOW program recognizes one 9th, 10th, 11th, and two12th grade students each month. Recipients of the KNIGHT TO KNOW Award are recognized for having demonstrated significant growth or embodying the skills of the 12 Habits of Mind for Post Secondary Success in the classroom or other school community activities. Any staff member can nominate students, and the winners are selected by adminstration and deans. To find out more about the 12 Habits of Mind, go to: http://www. moundsviewschools.org/cms/lib010/MN01909629/Centricity/ Domain/1628/12habits.pdf
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MEET OUR STAFF Alyssa Yff, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
1. What is a favorite memory from your own high school experience? I attended Forest Lake Senior High School and my favorite memories were from playing viola in the school orchestra. Many of my friends were in orchestra and we had a number of fun school trips. I also enjoyed the school all night parties and dances. 2. Where’s your favorite place in the world? Paris, France. I LOVE history and going to Paris brought history alive. One of my favorite topics in history is the French Revolution so seeing where all of the events occurred was awe some. My favorite place in Paris was visiting the Louvre Museum. It has all sorts of old artifacts from around the World as well as amazing pieces of art. 3. What’s your favorite movie? My favorite movie is Life is Beautiful. The movie is about a Jewish-Italian family during the Holocaust. It is moving and a tear jerker, but totally worth watching. 4. What is your favorite thing about Irondale High School? I love the students at Irondale High School. We have such a diverse mix of cultures and experience at our school. As a social studies teacher, it is awesome to have students share their experiences that tie into what we are studying.
NOY DOUGHERTY, Special education paraeducator 1. What is a favorite memory from your own high school experience? Teachers and friends 2. Where’s your favorite place in the world? My home 3. What’s your favorite movie? My recent favorite movie is Aquaman. 4. What is your favorite thing about Irondale High School?
Staff and students, and my husband graduated from Irondale.
DRAYTON COUSINS, ENGLISH TEACHER 1. What is a favorite memory from your own high school experience? One of my favorite memories from high school was being involved in the theater department. My school had a very strong student led theater program called the Black Box. I was able to not only act in shows, but also direct and produce shows while in high school. It was a great way to make friends and be involved. 2. Where’s your favorite place in the world? One of my favorite places in the world is the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. I try and go up there at least once a year. I love the peace and tranquility. It is such an amazing and beautiful place right here in Minnesota. The pristine nature and solitude is unlike anything. 3. What’s your favorite movie? That is a tough one. I love films and it is hard to point to just one! But, one of the best films I saw this year was Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse. I am not normally one for animated movies, but this one was amazing! The animation was beautiful and the story was new and different. 4. What is your favorite thing about Irondale High School? I love the strong sense of community here at Irondale. There is a genuine feeling of love and caring between
the students and staff.
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ACTIVITES Spring Sports Information Are you interested is participating in a Spring Sport? The window for online registration will open on Monday, February 11th for all Spring Sports. Registration must be completed through a ParentVUE account, and a valid sports qualifying physical must be on file in order to complete the registration. Spring offerings and their start dates as set by the Minnesota State High School League are as follows: Baseball – March 18, 2019 Boys Golf – March 18, 2019 Girls Golf – March 18, 2019 Boys Lacrosse – April 1, 2019 Girls Lacrosse – April 1, 2019 Softball – March 11, 2019 Boys Tennis – March 25, 2019 Marching Band - March 26, 2019 Boys Track & Field – March 11, 2019 Girls Track & Field – March 11, 2019 All students participating in a sport in the Mounds View School District must attend a meeting on drug and alcohol awareness. One or both parents/guardians must attend with their athlete. A joint meeting for all Spring Sports will be held on Monday, March 25th in the Irondale Auditorium. Male athletes will begin their meeting at 6:00 PM, followed by female athletes at 6:45 PM. The girls meeting will be followed by a Women’s Summit provided by ETS Training Services, spotlighting nutrition and weight training. The Women’s Summit will be presenting on the four pillars to success as an athlete: Mind-set & Attitude, Athletic Performance & Skill Development, Nutrition & Recovery, Commitment & Dedication. We’ll also talk about who we are as ETS, what makes us different, and the importance of consistency in the weight room year round in order to maximize performance and injury prevention. Please visit our Activities/Athletics website at here for the most up to date information. Sport specific information can also be found on this website by selecting the appropriate season & sport on the left side of the page. The Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award (Triple “A”) is sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League, and is awarded to high school seniors who excel in academics while participating in League-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities. Congratulations to Annalise Scamehorn and Zikora Izuora who have been selected as this year’s recipients of the Triple “A” Award. They will go on to represent Irondale at the Region level.
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ACTIVITIES Boys Hockey at MN Hockey Day
Irondale/St. Anthony Knights were invited to participate in an outdoor game as part of Hockey Day Minnesota. Coon Rapids played host to the Knights on January 19th. As temperatures hovered around 5 degrees the Knights boarded buses and headed west to play a NWSC game versus the Cardinals. The JV started the day with a huge come from behind victory. Word on the street was that there was very inspirational speech in between periods that had the boys buzzing in the third period. They came from behind to capture a 5-3 victory. The Knights came out early and scored to take the lead but the Cardinals came back and scored 2 within 11 seconds of each other. They went to the locker room after the first period down 1-2. The Knights came out in the second period ready to go and scored 2 goals to put the Knights up for good. They went into the locker room leading 3-2. The Knights came out in the third with their most productive period of the year. They scored 4 goals and never looked back. It was a great win for the Knights as everyone on the team saw some action. The JV players wanted to contribute also so they threw their hats on the ice twice, as we had not one but TWO Knight Players score a hat trick. I am not sure they all received their hats back after the second time they littered the ice. The Knight Historians are combing the record books to see when the last time TWO Knights scored a hat trick the same KNIGHT! The Knights skated to a 7-2 victory, and upped their record to 9-7-1 on the season. It was a total team effort to get the win. They are hoping this will propel them to a strong finish. Hockey Day Minnesota 2019 was a day to remember for all of those involved. The Knights would like to thank all of their fans that have been coming out all year and especially the fans that braved the cold on Saturday to spend the afternoon outside with the Knights.
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MUSIC & FINE ARTS Irondale’s Choir performing at the Fall Block Party!
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MUSIC & FINE ARTS Marching Band The Irondale Marching Knights finished their season with a third place finish at the Minnesota State Marching Band finals. Their show, The Most Astounding Fact entertained audiences with their clever stage design and use of electronics. On Saturday, November the 10th the Marching Knights performed at the Mounds View School Education Foundation’s Rock the School House event that helped raise money for band instruments for the entire district. Fall Concert On November 12 all three on concerts bands played at their fall concert. This is the largest freshman band (Varsity Band) to come through Irondale in over 10 years. Senior to Senior Concert Once again, the Symphonic Winds, Concert Choir, and Symphonic Orchestra entertained senior citizens, parents and friends at a daytime holiday concert on December 14. There were sing a longs, the Hallelujah Concert was performed, madrigals sung before the concerts and refreshments served after the performances. This tradition has been an anticipated event for over 30 years at Irondale and this year did not disappoint.
West Side Band Festival On January 24 the West Side Band Festival was held in the Varsity Gym. Performing were the combined 5th grade bands from Sunnyside, Bel Air, Pinewood, and Valentine Hills elementary schools, the 6th, 7th and 8th grade combined middle school bands from Highview and Edgewood, followed by Irondale’s Symphonic Winds. The evening culminated with all of the students playing Ode to Joy together.
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MUSIC & ARTS ORCHESTRA
On December 7th a guest Conductor Dr. Kevin Suetterlin from C oncordia College in M oorhead worked with all th ree orchestras.
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MUSIC & ARTS DRAMA The Irondale Drama Department’s fall musical, Sondheim’s Into the Woods, was a hit with sell out audiences during its run in early November. The 2018 production, directed by Janet Paone, received several accolades from the Hennepin Stages Spotlight Awards, an organization that credits exceptional performances in Minnesota High School theater. (see photo) In January, the Children’s play performed Junie B Jones, Jr. The Musical for several district elementary schools as well as two sold out performances at Irondale. The competitive One Act production, The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket, advanced from sub sectionals to section finals which will be held on January 31 at Stillwater High School. Break a leg One Act team!
Photo credit - Sandra Bockenhauer
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DECA Irondale DECA Elementary Halloween Safety Marketing Students in grades 10-12 had the opportunity the last week of October to visit nearly every Kindergarten and First Grade Classroom in the district. DECA students created visual aids, coloring sheets with safety tips, and developed formal presentations in small groups to provide crucial information to our elementary students if they planned to go trick or treating. DECA Students enjoyed dressing up and received great practice with visual aids and public speaking. The elementary students learned valuable lessons and had fun engaging with our influential high school students. Marketing/DECA Students featured left to right include Tyler Martin (12), Carter Jorgensen (12), Emma Eclov-Reher (11), Laura Le (11), and Zoe Kaplan(11) 50 Irondale Marketing Students Dominate at the District 4 DECA Competition On January 27th, DECA Students completed the first of three levels of competition! Irondale Members competed with over 250 other students from eight different schools in the North Metro. They engaged in interviews, sales demonstrations, business plans and presentations, financial consulting, integrated marketing plans, role plays, and professional selling which included their test scores from a standardized marketing exam. Irondale was able to earn top three honors in many of their events in which they competed. Forty-Eight students qualified for the state competition in Minneapolis in multiple events. Those students placing in the top three at state will earn the right to compete at the International Competition in Orlando, Florida in April! Good Luck DECA Students! Marketing/ DECA Students Immerse Themselves in Business and Marketing Experiential Learning in the Big Apple! For the 12th consecutive year marketing students experience structured educational tours including a finance tour of the New York Stock Exchange and the entire financial district and sports and entertainment tours including Madison Square Gardens and Yankee Stadium. In addition, students learned about the Fashion Industry through a walking tour of Fifth Avenue Window Displays. Students loved the diverse cultural experiences and fast paced business lessons they learned through immersing themselves in the marketing mecca of the world—New York City!
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AROUND THE REALM The KnightKrawlers ar e busy in the design and prototyping phase of building their robot for this year’s game, Destinatio n: Deep Space. Our robot will be revealed on Frid ay, February, 22nd at 7 PM in Irondale’s auditorium.
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AROUND THE REALM STRIPES Former Irondale student and the young all to ke spo vis member Justin Da e other great men with the assistance of som the areas of speakers who are working in repreneurship. fashion, photography and ent
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