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October October 1 Orchestra Pajama Concert (7:00 pm) October 2 Conversation w/the Principal (6:45 am) October 5 Orchestra Pajama Concert (7:00 pm) October 6 NHS Induction Ceremony (6:30 pm) October 8 Conversation w/the Principal (6:00 pm) Communication Night (6:30-8:30 pm) October 9 NO SCHOOL – teacher workday October 10 Music at MV Concert Series Lake Wobegon Brass Band (7:00 pm) October 12 Picture Re-take Day (10:30-12:00 pm) October 13 Financial Planning Night (6:30 pm) October 15-16 NO SCHOOL – MEA October 21 Senior Portrait Opportunity (10:30-12:30 pm) October 22 Fall Band Concert (7:00 pm) October 24 Rock the School House (6:00-11:00 pm) October 26 Choir Concert (7:00 pm) October 30 Halloween Dance (8:00-11:00 pm) MVHS - HOME OF THE MUSTANGS! It has been a wonderful start to our school year. Staff and students are settling into their routines and a positive vibe is noticeable within the halls of Mounds View High School. Homecoming Week was also a huge success as our stu- dents and staff enjoyed a theme-filled week that concluded with a very well attended semi-formal dance. I have also had the wonderful opportunity to visit with each of the four grade level classes where we discussed the importance of school/life balance, respect for one another, and the legacy they wish to leave as proud graduates of Mounds View High School. As we progress through the month of October, I would like to invite and welcome each of you to attend events that involve our students and I would also encour- age you to stay connected with our faculty as the school-to-home partnership is a significant key to every student’s academic and socio-emotional success. I thank you very much for your support and if there is anything I can do to assist you or your student(s), please do not hesitate to let me know. Go Mustangs!! Dr. Jeffery P. Ridlehoover October 2015 Mustang Messenger From the Principal…. "Building an inclusive community of responsible, respectful and resourceful citizens who value learning." Curriculum Advisory Committee – Parents Wanted! The Mounds View Curriculum Advisory Committee is seeking representatives to serve on the committee for the 2015-2016 school year. Committee members work in partnership with the district and community to gain knowledge and provide feedback about curriculum and other instructional issues. If you are interested, please fill out the Mounds View Curriculum Advisory Applica- tion. If you have questions, please contact Gretchen Zahn at 651.621.6040 or via e-mail at [email protected]
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October 2015
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OctoberOctober 1 Orchestra Pajama Concert (7:00 pm)
October 2 Conversation w/the Principal (6:45 am)
October 5 Orchestra Pajama Concert (7:00 pm)
October 6 NHS Induction Ceremony (6:30 pm)
October 8 Conversation w/the Principal (6:00 pm)
Communication Night (6:30-8:30 pm)
October 9 NO SCHOOL – teacher workday
October 10 Music at MV Concert Series Lake Wobegon Brass Band (7:00 pm)
October 12 Picture Re-take Day (10:30-12:00 pm)
October 13 Financial Planning Night (6:30 pm)
October 15-16 NO SCHOOL – MEA
October 21 Senior Portrait Opportunity (10:30-12:30 pm)
October 22 Fall Band Concert (7:00 pm)
October 24 Rock the School House (6:00-11:00 pm) October 26 Choir Concert (7:00 pm) October 30 Halloween Dance (8:00-11:00 pm)
MVHS - HOME OF THE MUSTANGS!
It has been a wonderful start to our school year. Staff and students are settling into their routines and a positive vibe is noticeable within the halls of Mounds View High School. Homecoming Week was also a huge success as our stu-dents and staff enjoyed a theme-filled week that concluded with a very well attended semi-formal dance.
I have also had the wonderful opportunity to visit with each of the four grade level classes where we discussed the importance of school/life balance, respect for one another, and the legacy they wish to leave as proud graduates of
Mounds View High School.
As we progress through the month of October, I would like to invite and welcome each of you to attend events that involve our students and I would also encour-age you to stay connected with our faculty as the school-to-home partnership is a significant key to every student’s academic and socio-emotional success.
I thank you very much for your support and if there is anything I can do to assist you or your student(s), please do not hesitate to let me know.
Go Mustangs!!
Dr. Jeffery P. Ridlehoover
October 2015Mustang Messenger
From the Principal….
"Building an inclusive community of responsible, respectfuland resourceful citizens who value learning."
Curriculum Advisory Committee – Parents Wanted!The Mounds View Curriculum Advisory Committee is seeking representatives to serve on the committee for the 2015-2016 school year. Committee members work in partnership with the district and community to gain knowledge and provide feedback about curriculum and other instructional issues.
If you are interested, please fill out the Mounds View Curriculum Advisory Applica-tion. If you have questions, please contact Gretchen Zahn at 651.621.6040 or via e-mail at [email protected]
My name is Jacob Hairrell and I teach physics and physical science. I have been teaching physics, physical science, and astronomy for the past 11 years in multiple settings. I graduated with a B.S. in physics (astronomy minor) from the University of Minnesota and thereafter im-mediately enrolled in the University’s post-baccalaureate program to earn a teaching license and subsequent M. Ed. in science education. Throughout my years at the U of MN, I partici-pated in a plethora of research opportunities within the physics and astronomy department, focusing mainly on the subjects of observational cosmology and condensed matter physics. When not teaching or attempting to hash out the underlying workings of the universe with my “Nerd Club” I enjoy spending as much time outdoors as possible. At the top of my favor-ite activities list are spending a day at a park with my wife and two young sons, going out for a long jog, reading epic sci-fi novels, eating any type of culturally inspired food, listening to
progressive metal, and spending a night observing the cosmos with my telescopes. I am an active member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society and volunteer at local observatories to give tours of the night sky and assist people to become familiar with our universe.
Ms. Allard is new to Mounds View High School and ecstatic to work with the Mustang commu-nity and business and marketing education department. Becky spent the past 10 years teaching business and marketing education at St. Francis High School as a teacher, coach, and advisor. Becky is excited to be teaching sports, entertainment, and hospitality marketing as well as introduction and advanced marketing classes. Becky is also excited to work with students in the DECA club and Mustang locker room store. In her free time, Becky likes to visit her family in Chicago, travel, camp, hike, and be outside. She also enjoys playing ultimate frisbee.
Cindy McCallum is starting her second year as the Assistant to the Activities Director, Bob Madison. She is passionate about the students, the community and connecting with students through Activi-ties. Cindy, and her husband Jeff, graduated from Irondale High School (back in the day) and have worked side by side in their homebuilding/remodeling business for over 30 years. They have four children, Derek (27) who is married to a wonderful gal named Jenna, Lauren (26), twins, Connor and Corrine (22) and also a little King Charles spaniel named Maddie! The kids have kept their parents busy by all being involved in a number of sports and activities over the years and have now all graduated from college. Cindy enjoys walking, the outdoors, reading and just spending time with her family.
Jessica Durand is a member of the Math Department at Mounds View High School. Jessica grew up in Shoreview and attended Island Lake, Chippewa,
and Mounds View. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Morris, she returned to her alma mater and began teaching at Mounds View High School in 2000. Jessica is currently teaching Advanced Algebra and the 9th grade Accelerated Geometry/Advanced Algebra courses. “The best part of my day is interacting with students and helping them find success in math.” Jessica and her family live in Arden Hills and are often spotted in the community and at events. Her husband, Todd, is the Principal at Island Lake. They have two future Mustangs, Maren (10), and Rachel (8). When away from school, Jessica and her family love to spend time outside, trav-eling, and at the family cabin in Hayward, Wisconsin.
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Get to Know ‘Em
Meet Jessica Durand
Meet Rebecca Allard
Meet Cindy McCallum
Meet Jacob Hairrell
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Senior Spotlight
Eliana Litzinger
What is your favorite food?Tai chicken pizza
What is your favorite TV show?Phineas & Ferb
What is your favorite movie?Inside Out
What is your favorite book?Too many to choose from, but I like the fantasy genre
What is your favorite school lunch?Always bring own lunch
What is your favorite MVHS class?Physics
Who is your favorite MVHS teacher?Tough call, but I’m going to say Mr. Johnson
Laura BerglundWhat is your favorite food?
Sopes
What is your favorite TV show?Downton Abbey
What is your favorite movie?Midnight in Paris
What is your favorite book?Pride & Prejudice
What is your favorite school lunch?Burrito Bowl
What is your favorite MVHS class?CIS Writing
Who is your favorite MVHS teacher?Mrs. Rosin
Jeziel DeJesus-Vega
What is your favorite food?Mofongo—garlic mashed plantains
What is your favorite TV show?Attack on Titan
What is your favorite movie?Casino Royale
What is your favorite book?Hobbit & Lord of the Rings series
What is your favorite school lunch?Pasta with alfredo sauce & Caesar salad
What is your favorite MVHS class?Chemistry because it was interactive
Who is your favorite MVHS teacher?Mrs. Coopet because she is the nicest and made
me love cooking
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Athletics & Activities Happenings
Homecoming Week
It’s a Wrap!!As the fall season starts to wrap up, watch for Section dates:
Football – Oct. 16 and 23 Soccer – Oct. 15, 17 and 20Tennis – Oct. 6, 8, 12 & 13Volleyball – Oct. 27, 29, Nov. 4, Nov. 7Swim – Nov. 12-14
Did you Know??• Mounds View is hosting a 2A MSHSL State Football Tournament game on
November 7th, at 1:00pm!• We have close to 700 participants in fall sports and the fall musical!!• Football, boys and girls soccer, boys cross country and girls tennis have all been
ranked in the top 10 this fall!!
Dance ClinicOur Fall Performance Team is holding a dance clinic for all 2nd – 8th graders on October 3rd. Their routine will be performed at the football game on October 9th. Come out and see our future dancers! Contact Heather Kienast at 763.898.2490 to register.
Another successful Homecoming Week is in the books for MVHS! Lots of energy, excitement and fun surrounded the grounds!
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Athletics & Activities Happenings (cont.)
Fall Musical “Footloose”The cast and crew for the Fall Musical have been hard at work and will be ready to perform the AMAZING:
Show Times: Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7:00pm Friday, Nov. 6 at 7:00pmSaturday, Nov. 7 at 1:00pm and 7:00pm
Dig Pink!!Our volleyball team is hosting Dig Pink on October 6. Dig Pink T-shirts will be on sale at the games for $10, auction baskets available for bidding, cotton candy made on site for sale, etc. Come out and help raise money to support the fight against breast cancer and watch our Mustangs take on Park Cottage Grove!
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Athletics & Activities Happenings (cont.)Thank You Student Council!Check out the new signage donated by MVHS Student Council!
Winter Sports RegistrationA few reminders:
• An updated sports physical is needed every 3 years in order to register. • All registrations are done online through the parent school view account. Instructions can be found on
our website gomvmustangs.com under the registration tab.
Please note:Dance (Viewettes) starts Oct. 19 Girls Hockey starts Oct. 26
Other activities will be starting after those dates – please keep your eyes on the website and listen to the morning announcements for more details.
Athletics/Activities SchedulesSchedules are available online at gomvmustangs.com and /or suburbaneast.org under member schools, select Mounds View. Schedule changes are posted as they become available.
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9th GradeFreshmen family meetings have begun. This is a great opportunity to learn about resources Mounds View High School has to offer, develop a four year aca-demic plan and get to know the Dean your family will be partnering with over the next four years. If you haven’t already signed up, a link to the sign-up page can be found on the MVHS website.
10th GradeSophomore students will be taking the PLAN Test at the end of October. The PLAN Test is considered a 10th grade level ACT test. It points out academic strengths and areas where improvement is needed and lets students know if they are on track for college. It helps students find careers that match their interests and even helps connect them with colleges interested in them. Simi-lar to the ACT, the PLAN Test is comprised of four timed tests – Reading, Math, English and Science. The test will be given to all 10th grade students during the school day at Mounds View.
11th GradeThis fall juniors should be investigating colleges of interest. Naviance can be a great tool to run college searches, as well as to gather information on admission rates, costs, majors and activities colleges offer. College visits should be happening during this school year as well. MEA is often a good time for students to make college visits without missing school. MVHS also has college admission representatives visit our school. A complete list of colleges visit-ing and sign-ups are located on Naviance.
From the Deans DeskMark Nelson A-Co (Grades 9-11)A-Da (Grade 12)651--621-7133 [email protected]
Kendra EckmanCp-G (Grades 9-11)Db-Ho (Grade 12)[email protected]
Caleb BjorklundH-La (Grades 9-11)Hp-Le (Grade 12)[email protected]
Brian PeloquinLb-Ng (Grades 9-11)Lf-Os(Grade 12)[email protected]
Ryan PoepardNh-So (Grades 9-11)Ot-So(Grade 12)[email protected]
Andra StorlaSp-Z (Grades 9-12)[email protected]
Antonia VanyoDean of Support [email protected]
Pictured left to right: Brian Peloquin, Mark Nelson, Ryan Poepard, Toni Vanyo, Kendra Eckman, Andra Storla, Caleb Bjorklund
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From the Deans Desk (cont.)12th GradeNow is the time to start applying for college. Students usually apply to 3-5 schools, knowing with confidence that your student will be accepted to at least one of them. Students also need to be aware of deadlines. All schools have different requirements and different deadlines, so help your student stay organized. Please have your student see their Dean if they have questions about college planning or the application process.
Student login information:
Username: Mounds View Email Address__________
Graduation Year(ex. 2013)
__________First 4 lettersof last name
__________First letter
of first name
______________Last 2 digits of student
ID number
@moundsviewschools.org
Password: Student ID #
Health Office NewsDid you know?According to a recent study from Harvard’s School of Public Health, more than half of US chil-dren and adolescents are not drinking enough fluids throughout the day. Even mild dehydra-tion can have a noticeable impact such as diminished mood, low energy, and difficulty con-centrating and learning new material. The good news? Just plain water is the drink of choice recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Our public health message of the month: Consider picking up a fun water bottle to help estab-lish this healthy habit - and offer gentle reminders to use it!
Substance Abuse Prevention Program – Know the TruthPresented by MN Adult & Teen Challenge in partnership with Ramsey County Sheriff,
Ramsey County Attorney, New Brighton Police and Mounds View PoliceThursday, October 29
7-8:30 PMMounds View High School
Parents are invited to attend this forum to learn about local drug trendsand means of intervention in prevention and addiction.
Visit www.knowthetruthmn.org for more information.
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College Corner
College Knowledge Month and College Application Day Application season is upon us. Most colleges begin accept-ing applications in early August and notify students at various times.The Minnesota Department of Education has declared October “College Knowledge Month (CKM)”. The purpose of CKM is to provide students with information about colleges and assist them with the col-lege application process.The last week of October, a number of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) are waiving their application fees. Click here for the list of schools par-ticipating. Additionally, our school will have a college application day on October 28, when students can complete college applications in the Information & Learn-ing Center with the assistance of deans and college admissions representatives. Watch for further details.
Scott WiensDean
Post-Secondary Services651-621-7143
University of Minnesota The University of Minnesota is the top university that Mounds View District students attend with 98 stu-dents from the Class of 2015 enrolling this fall. Admis-sion here has become increasingly more competitive, and students are encouraged to apply early. The prior-ity deadline for the Twin Cities campus is December 15. Students wishing to apply to any other University of Minnesota campus (Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester) can do so after completing the Twin Cities’ campus application at no additional charge using the “Share My App” option. Simply contact the admissions office at the Twin Cities campus asking them to share all your information with any of the other campuses thus saving you the application fee at any of the other campuses. If you have already paid fees to another campus, you can request the Twin Cities campus to refund those fees.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minnesota National College Fair The National Association of College Admissions Coun-seling conducts the Minnesota National College Fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center annually. This year the College Fair is October 21 from 9-12 PM and 4:30-8 PM and on October 22 from 9-12 PM.
For further information or to register online visit the following site:http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/students-par-ents/resources/Pages/default.aspx
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College Corner (cont.)Scholarship OpportunitiesHoratio Alger ScholarshipTuition up to $22,0002.0 GPAFinancial need (under $55,000 AGI)Involvement in co-curricular or community service and display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversityWebsite: www.horatioalger.org/scholarshipsDeadline: October 25, 2015
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program – NSA ScholarshipPaid tuition up to $30,000 annually plus year-round salaryWebsite: https://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.shtmlUS Citizen, eligibility for security clearanceGPA 3.0 or higher and ACT 25 or higherDeadline: October 31, 2015
Voice of Democracy Essay ContestWebsite: http://www.vfw.org/VODLocal VFW Post Contact: Bob Clark, 612-810-5542Completed applications should be returned to Scott Wiens at Mounds View or Irondale Deadline: November 1, 2015
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation ScholarshipUnweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, ACT Composite of 26 or higherFinancial need, consider family income up to $95,000. Most recipients are Pell Grant eligible.Must be full-time college student Fall of 2016http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarshipDeadline: November 3, 2015
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Available to high school seniors and judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need500 renewable four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $12,500Scholarship website: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfmDeadline: December 4, 2015
AXA Achievement Scholarship$10,000 scholarship for high achieving students with ambition and drive, determination, respect, and the ability to
succeed in collegeWebsite: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.htmlDeadline: December 15, 2015
Gates Millennium ScholarsMinimum GPA: 3.3Ethnicities: African American, American Indian - Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic AmericanResidency Status: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident / Foreign NationalAcademic Classification: High School Senior, GED, High School GraduateFinancial Need: Pell Grant eligible studentsScholarship website: http://www.gmsp.orgDeadline: January 13, 2016
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Mounds View AlumniMounds View alumni living out the legacy of “building an inclusive community”
Sammie Hallgren and Kirsta Graf performing “Gold” by Britt Nicole
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO
Around MVHSShow Your Mustang Pride!
Support MVHS and display your pride with a green MVon your asphalt or concrete driveway.
Asphalt Concrete
• Homeowners have two application choices for the logo:• temporary/quickly fading• semi-permanent/slowly fading
• Logos are $10 per residence or $5 for any household with a freshman or newly enrolled student in 2015-16.
• The logos will be applied through the early fall, depending on volume of orders.
Order your driveway logo HERE.
AdministrationJeff RidlehooverPrincipal ........................................... [email protected]
Stephanie BruggersAssociate Principal .......................... [email protected]
Michael SchwartzAssociate Principal .......................... [email protected]
Robert MadisonActivities Director ............................. [email protected]
9th Grade Respect RetreatThe Respect Retreat was an opportunity for students to experience what school would be like if everyone is re-spected, and challenged them to respect themselves and others. Youth Frontiers and MVHS Mustang Mentors lead small groups where they discussed concepts of respect and bonded throughout the retreat day.
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Around MVHS
Key Learning Objectives
1. Help students understand that they matter and so do those around them.
2. Understand that disrespectful behavior is harmful.
3. Identify ways to respect themselves or others more.
