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Fridley Public Schools PHONE: (763) 502-5020
Communications Office FAX: (763) 502-5050
6000 West Moore Lake Drive E-MAIL: [email protected]
Fridley, MN 55432 WEB: www.fridley.k12.mn.us
A bi-monthly rundown of news and events from Fridley Public Schools
SCHOOL EVENTS
FRIDLEY STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT MODEL ASSEMBLY
Nearly 100 Fridley students will participate in the YMCA statewide Youth in Government program,
Model Assembly to be held on January 9-12, 2014 at the State Capitol Complex and the Minneapolis Hil-
ton Hotel.
Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government (YIG) is a youth development program emphasizing the Y's four
core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The session provides unique, hands-on, oppor-
tunities for the young people of Minnesota to learn about their government. The YIG Model Assembly
has over 1,500 students from all over Minnesota and Fridley has in the past had a strong student represen-
tation.
Pictured: Fridley students pic-
tured during a Youth in Govern-
ment event in 2012.
Fridley Public Schools PHONE: (763) 502-5020
Communications Office FAX: (763) 502-5050
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LONG TERM SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER CHAIRS LAST MEETING
Perhaps with the largest audience that has attended
the Fridley School Board meeting in recent years,
current school board chair Gordon Backlund presided
over his last School Board meeting both as a member
and Chair of the Board on December 17, 2013. Back-
lund lost his reelection bid during the November 5,
2013 elections to newcomer Joseph Sturdevant who
will join the Board in January 2014.
Backlund was first elected to the Fridley School
Board in 1989 and served for 24 years. As a member
of the School Board, Backlund has served as Board
director, treasurer, clerk, vice-chair and chair of the
board during his term. He also served as the School
Board representative on the Association of Metropoli-
tan School Districts (AMSD), Schools for Equity in
Education (SEE), and a member of the Rotary Club of
Fridley and Columbia Heights.
During his tenure on the Fridley School Board,
Backlund supported the implementation of many pro-
grams and initiatives such as the district-wide transi-
tion to International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum,
all-day kindergarten for children, renewal of levies,
School Board policies, and contract negotiations. His
record of accomplishments includes the addition of
the Fridley Moore Lake Area Learning Center, up-
grades of aging facilities in the district, and the Hayes
and Stevenson Elementary Schools’ expansions.
Gordon thanked several people for their support
through out his tenure on the Board, including super-
intendent Peggy Flathmann, and former superinten-
dents Mark Robertson, Mary Ann, Nelson and Dennis
Rens. He thanked the voters who for 24 years had
kept him on the Fridley School Board. He also
thanked the Fridley School District teachers, staff and
administrators for the tireless work they perform eve-
ryday to provide quality education to students.
Backlund urged everyone to continue the great work
they are doing adding that he had confidence that the
school district would continue to excel.
Top: Backlund presides over the last School Board meet-
ing of the year on December 17, 2013. His term expires
on December 31. Bottom: Pictured (seated) shortly after
the meeting with (L-R) Superintendent Dr. Peggy Flath-
mann, Board members Kim Sampson, Mary Kay Delvo,
Fred Bischke and Chris Riddle.
Superintendent Peggy Flathmann and Board members
Fred Bischke, Mary Kay Delvo, Kim Sampson and
Chris Riddle thanked Backlund for his many years of
service on the Fridley School Board. Board Vice
Chair Fred Bischke read a proclamation honoring
Backlund’s service from Governor Dayton, as well as
a resolution from the School Board recognizing his
contributions to the Fridley School Board and District.
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Keeping fit and staying healthy.
What better way to do that than
to trek across the continents?
Fridley Middle School students
participating in the Fit for
Learning– Fit for Life PEP
grant program are doing just
that - without leaving the state!
On Thursday, December 5,
2013 students wearing pedome-
ters began a project where they
would count every step walked
and convert those steps to miles
that will be measured across
continents. Fit for Learning—
Fit for Life is the district’s PEP
grant initiative.
During this first world walk, the
students collectively covered
over 17,000 miles! They
started in Fridley, made it
through Central America, and
even managed to tour all the
major capital cities in South
America. Congratulations to
Mr. Zackery Bobick whose
homeroom won the contest with
an average of 53.55 miles per
student, and Ms. Karyn Meier’s
homeroom that placed second
with 42.9 miles per student.
When students return from the
winter holiday break, they will
begin walking and tracking
miles walked in Africa, where
they will start from Morocco.
FRIDLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL’S WORLD WALK REACHES SOUTH AMERICA
Above; Kate Roos, PEP Grant Liaison stands beside the Fridley Middle
School world map mural showing the first leg travelled on the World
Walk. Below: the 17,000 miles students traveled is measured on the
world map. Next, students begin trekking through Africa.
Fridley Public Schools PHONE: (763) 502-5020
Communications Office FAX: (763) 502-5050
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STEVENSON PARENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT ADSIS OPPORTUNITIES
Several parents of Stevenson Elementary
School students attended a parent breakfast held
on December 3, 2013 for parents whose stu-
dents participate in the Alternate Delivery of
Specialized Instructional Services (ADSIS) pro-
gram.
ADSIS is a program designed to provide in-
struction and services to students in K-12 who
need additional academic or behavioral support
to succeed in the general education environ-
ment; and who may eventually qualify for spe-
cial education or related services if the interven-
tion services are not available.
Stevenson Elementary School held this parent breakfast to give parents an opportunity to ask questions
about the program and to learn more on how the school is supporting students in the program by providing
them with behavioral and mobile skills that can be used during the school day. The district’s ADSIS staff
seeks to foster collaborative partnership with the parents so as to build strong parent involvement in the stu-
dents learning. Staff members present to speak with families included principal Daryl Vossler, school
counselor Christa Sanders, behavioral specialist Jacqueline Munyon and family outreach liaison Aloda
Sims.
The Fridley Concert Band hosted a
special visitor on December 18,
2013. Sam Bergman, a viola
player from the Musicians of the
Minnesota Orchestra, came by to
speak to our students about playing
music in an ensemble, how to ap-
proach performances and rehears-
als, how to take musical perform-
ances to a higher level, and an-
swered additional questions from
the students. This was an incredi-
ble opportunity for students to learn
from and listen to a professional
musician. Pictured right: Bergam
addresses members of the Fridley
High School Concert Band.
MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA VISITS FRIDLEY CONCERT BAND STUDENTS
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KEY CLUB AND AASU MEMBERS MAKE SPECIAL DOLLS FOR AFRICA
Members of Fridley High School’s Afri-
can American Student Union joined
Fridley Key Clubbers on November 21
and created dolls that will be given to chil-
dren in select orphanages in Af-
rica. Fridley Key Club has undertaken this
project in the past in collaboration with the
JAMS Ladies at the Fridley Community
Center.
At the high school cafeteria, students sat
around tables filled with cotton stuffing,
and fabric and spent a couple of hours
stuffing the pre-sewn fabric and making
cloth dolls for children who live in or-
phanages in Africa. Under the watchful
eye of key club advisor Mary Bowen and
Family Outreach Liaison Aloda Sims,
there was a general atmosphere of camara-
derie as these high school students talked
and joked amongst themselves while their
hands expertly created dolls for children
thousands of miles away.
Top picture l-r: Malik Alexander and Konita Sasraku, stu-
dent leaders in the AASU club.
Middle picture: Key Club advisor Mary Bowen gives
some creative advise. Left picture l-r: Anterrian Moore
and Darius Berry.
Fridley Public Schools PHONE: (763) 502-5020
Communications Office FAX: (763) 502-5050
6000 West Moore Lake Drive E-MAIL: [email protected]
Fridley, MN 55432 WEB: www.fridley.k12.mn.us
NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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TOM HAUGE NAMED DECEMBER 2013 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Tom Hauge is the District Grounds Custodian. Since get-
ting the job in August of 2013, Tom has taken control of
the position in a positive way and has provided results.
One comment about Tom said that he is “showing a re-
sponsibility to take care of the grounds and a willingness
to listen to concerns and to figure a solution to problems
or tasks”.
Tom is a multitalented individual and doesn’t shy away
from issues. He takes initiative to find a reasonable solu-
tion, and then when he is given the go ahead, will finish
the job in a professional and timely manner and move on
to the next.
Tom is a caring individual. Part of Tom’s job is to work in
all the District buildings in other capacities as needed. At
FCC, Tom was observed taking the time to assist an elderly woman out to her car during one of his
shifts. Tom listens and communicates clearly. When Tom is in the building covering for another cus-
todian, he lets the appropriate people know he is there and how they can get in touch with him if
needed, and then see to it that the job he is doing is done to the best of his ability.
In his capacity as District Grounds Custodian, Tom Hauge has blazed a trail of good will, profession-
alism and a sound work ethic that sets an example for all to follow. The District is a better place be-
cause of Tom’s selfless contributions. Congratulations Tom, and keep up the good work!
Fridley Public Schools PHONE: (763) 502-5020
Communications Office FAX: (763) 502-5050
6000 West Moore Lake Drive E-MAIL: [email protected]
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IB DIPLOMA STUDENTS PRESENT EXTENDED ESSAYS
COLTER ALLEN SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT TO JOIN IOWA HAWKEYES IN 2014
The extended essay is an in-depth study of a
focused topic, chosen within a subject
group, intended to promote high level re-
search and writing skills, intellectual discov-
ery and creativity. It provides students with
an opportunity to engage in personal re-
search in a topic of their own choice, under
the guidance of a supervisor.
The product is a piece of formally presented,
structured writing in which ideas and find-
ings are communicated in a reasoned and
coherent manner, appropriate to the subject
chosen. The 4,000 word essay encourages
students to develop the independent research
skills that are expected at colleges and uni-
versities.
Pictured front row l-r: Nicole Varichak, Erin Gorman,
Courtnie Dritz, and Mikaela Maier.
Back row l-r: Namarig Kram, Makayla Kuykendall, Idris
Mohamed, Christine Hitomi, Nathan Strecker, Colter
Allen, Josiah Bender and Elizabeth Bender.
Fridley High School senior Colter Allen is one of six seniors who have
signed letters of intent to join the University of Iowa in 2014 as members of
the Hawkeyes swimming and diving team.
In a press release issued on December 17, 2013, University of Iowa head
coach Marc Long stated: “we are very excited about this talented group both
academically and athletically. We expect this group to make a significant
impact on the team and at the big ten and NCCA level.”
Allen is a three-time all-state and all-conference selection who earned All-
America consideration as both a sophomore and junior and was the Section
Swimmer of the Year in 2013. Allen is currently a Fridley High School record holder in seven events
— 200 free, 200 IM 100 fly, 100 back, and as a member of the 200, 400-free relays and 200-medley
relay. Nationally, he placed seventh in the 50 fly (LCM) at the Summer NCSA Junior Nationals with a
25.54. His top times include 50.55 (100 fly), 1:42.64 (200 free), 4:39.22 (500 free) and 1:55.54 (200
IM).
Fridley Public Schools PHONE: (763) 502-5020
Communications Office FAX: (763) 502-5050
6000 West Moore Lake Drive E-MAIL: [email protected]
Fridley, MN 55432 WEB: www.fridley.k12.mn.us
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FRIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ANNOUNCES 2013 AWARD WINNERS
Student athletes are selected as All-Conference by the coaches. Academic All-State is an award that
the high school football coach nominates a student for who is then selected by a committee of high
school coaches. This year, there were only 15 athletes selected for the award in the entire Class 4A.
Fridley team awards are voted on by the varsity football team. Congratulations to the Fridley High
School Tigers football players pictured below for being recognized for their outstanding athleticism.
ALL-CONFERENCE
L-R: Nick Rathke, Darius Mulbah, Michael Murray, Samuel Musa, Odell Howard and Luke Prosser
ALL-CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION
Top row l-r: Kevin Blake, Ronald Flomo, Johnl Jones,
Matt Duehn and Pat Whalen.
Bottom row l-r: Emmanuel Kormah and Wilbert Meaway.
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CONFERENCE AWARDS
ACADEMIC-ALL CONFERENCE
ACADEMIC ALL-STATE
L-R: Matt Duehn, Luke Prosser, Kevin Blake and Noah Wiggins
Luke Prosser Offensive MVP
Darius Mulbah
Defensive Lineman
of the Year
Samuel Musa
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FRIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AWARDS
L-R: Carson Hauge, Scout Team MVP; Odell Howard, Special Team’s MVP; and Kevin Blake Offensive Lineman MVP
L-R: Samuel Musa, Defensive Lineman MVP; Luke Prosser, Defensive MVP; and Darius Mulbah, Offensive MVP
and Team MVP
Left: Nick Rathke, winner of the 2013 Senior Award.
Not pictured:
SENIOR PARENT BOOSTER OF THE YEAR Courtney Rathke
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Congratulations to Fridley High School students for their outstanding performance in the school’s pro-
duction of Little Shop of Horrors held in November 2013. Several students’ performance have been
rewarded with the 2013-14 Spotlight Awards recognition. SpotLight is the Trust’s flagship educa-
tional initiative which honors and supports Minnesota high school musical theatre programs and stu-
dents.
This year, a record 67 schools including 13 from greater Minnesota, presented musicals made possible
by the collaboration of almost 5,400 students, which are annually seen by an estimated 130,000 audi-
ence members. This fall, 38 schools presented musicals and a group of evaluators assessed each
school’s production with written commentary.
Fridley High School’s production of the Little Shop of Horrors received the following awards:
Honorable Mention Overall Production
Honorable Mention Overall Performance
Outstanding Acting Performance by a Chorus/Ensemble
Individual Awards
Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role:
Evan VonDeLinde as Seymour
Sarah Peterson as Audrey
Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role:
Jordan Olson as Orin
Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role:
Vanessa Vah as Ronette
Payton West as Crystal
Maggie Bergman as Chiffon
Praise Hall as Roxy
Nathan Strecker as Mr. Mushnik
Fridley High School and participating students will be honored at SpotLight’s culminating events, the
ninth annual SpotLight Showcase, held for the first time on two nights on Sunday, June 8 and Monday,
June 9, both at 7 p.m., at the Orpheum Theatre.
FRIDLEY’S ‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ PRODUCTION WINS SPOTLIGHT AWARDS