Volume 40, Issue 3

March 2012

This year, teachers in ISD 279-Osseo Area Schools began a three-year implementation plan for a Standards-Based Grading system. Standards-Based Grading helps ensure that student grades are meaningful, accurate, consistent, and supportive of learning because grades are based on clearly defined concepts or skills students are expected to learn. The seven benchmarks below are the areas of focus for the 2011-2012 school year.

Grades are directly tied to specific concepts or skills that students are expected to learn in each course or grade level. In standards-based grading systems, grades are tied to the specific concepts or skills (called “standards”) taught in the class or at that grade level. Assignments are also linked to specific concepts or skills. Non-academic factors such as attendance, extra credit, behavior, and late work, among others, are not included in a grade. Grades will show what students have learned compared to the standard rather than compared to the performance of classmates. In short, this means teachers won’t grade on a curve. The point of reference is the grade-level or course standard (the specific concept or skill) – not other students. In a standards-based system, students with the same skill level should receive the same grade, regardless of which school they attend or who else is in their class. Students will continue to collaborate with others on academic work, but grades will be based on each student’s individual achievement. Collaboration is a critical skill for tomorrow’s workforce, so teachers will continue to encourage it. The grades individual students earn, however, will be based on what they know and can do as individuals, not on what their group knows and does.

A minimum of 80% of the term grade will be based on assessments that show what students learned following instruction. The remaining part of the grade (up to 20%) may include work done as students are practicing the specific concept or skill. The majority of the grade will be based on what the student has actually learned at the end of instruction. Teachers may use a variety of “summative” (or summary) assessments; a summative assessment might be a paper and pencil test, but it could also be a project, presentation, quiz, or something else that gives students a chance to show what they learned following instruction. The key is that kids have had a chance to learn, practice, and then practice some more before completing the summative assessment. Another way of thinking about summative assessment is as a measure of academic achievement. Because these assessments are completed after a student has had the opportunity to learn, they are the great majority of a grade.

“Formative” (or practice) assessment occurs throughout the learning and is used to guide instruction and plan next steps. This work can be homework, practice exercises, in-class work, quizzes, exit slips, quick written or oral responses to a specific question, or a variety of other forms of practice. Because formative assessments are academic practice—done before a student has completed the learning—they represent a smaller part of the grade and will be no Students will have multiple opportunities and more than 20% of the final term grade. multiple ways (within reasonable time limitations) Teachers can override the grading software if they to show what they have learned. think the calculated grade doesn’t accurately To ensure that teachers have enough evidence to determine an represent what the student actually learned. accurate grade, students will have multiple opportunities and If the computer calculations (typically averages) result in a grade multiple ways to demonstrate what they have learned. They may that doesn’t match what a teacher knows about the student’s have several practice activities that assess their progress on each attainment of the learning standards, the teacher can (and should) standard, followed by a summary assessment that measures their adjust the grade to make it more accurate. achievement on a specific standard. Summary assessments could take the form of a quiz, an essay, a problem set, or a test. Some Teachers will ensure that students understand in teachers will offer retakes to provide students with multiple advance how their grades will be determined. chances to show what they know; retakes are not, however, Teachers will thoroughly explain their grading system so students required. understand the marks they receive and are not surprised by their grade at the end of the term. Page 1, March 2012

A new way to report on student progress in ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools Standards-Based Grading results in grades that are more meaningful, accurate, consistent, and supportive of learning

This year, Osseo Area Schools began the first year of a three-year plan to implement a new grading and reporting system for all students. “Standards-Based Grading” means that students are graded on what they know and have learned how to do after they were taught a specific concept or skill (a “standard”). In standards-based grading systems, students, parents, and teachers have more accurate information about exactly what students should be learning and what they actually have learned as a result of instruction. District 279 teachers and administrators have been studying standards-based grading and reporting for several years, examining local and national research and gathering input from teachers, administrators, parents and students. During the next three years, parents/guardians and students will see gradual changes in our grading and reporting practices, leading up to full implementation in 2013-2014. Standards-Based Grading supports greater accountability for learning

Many school districts across the country are moving to a standards-based grading system because, in part, of an increasing need to ensure that students are learning the concepts and skills they need to be successful and responsible citizens in the 21st century. Other skills and attributes, such as effort, organizational skills, courtesy, and timeliness still matter, of course. In a standards-based grading system, however, the main purpose of a grade is to show what was actually learned. Traditional Grading System

Standards-Based System

Student work may be compared to other students’ work (grading on a “curve”).

Student work is compared to a standard describing what a student should know and be able to do at a specific grade

Grades may include non-academic factors such as attendance, behavior, and effort.

Grades are a report of academic achievement; nonacademic factors such as attendance, behavior, and effort

Students are not necessarily involved in the assessment and grading process.

Students are involved in assessment and grading throughout the learning process.

Individual classroom teachers develop their own measures and basis for evaluating student progress.

Across the district, teachers work together to develop measures and consistent criteria for evaluating student

Homework may count as a large portion of a grade.

Homework and other practice activities have limited influence on a final grade.

Grades communicate achievement based on the teacher’s individual interpretation of standards.

Grades communicate academic achievement based on district-defined standards.

Learn more

If you have questions about standards-based grading, please call Dr. Teri Staloch, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Services, at 763-391-7143.

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Park Center Musical: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers It is a story about Adam Pontipee, the eldest of seven brothers, who goes to town to get a wife. He convinces Milly Bradon to marry him that same day. They return to his backwoods home. Only then does she discover he has six brothers -- all living in his cabin. Milly sets out to reform the ill-mannered siblings, who are anxious to get wives of their own. Then, after reading about the Roman capture of the Sabine women, Adam develops an inspired solution to his brothers' loneliness . . . kidnap the women they want! Come and join us to see what happens next… The show will be held at Park Center Senior High School’s Auditorium at the following show times: March 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. March 4 at 3:00 p.m. March 8 and 10 at7:30 p.m. Tickets prices: Adults $8.00 Students and Seniors $6.00 Ticket Hotline: 763-569-7673

ISD 279-Osseo Area Schools offer parents/guardians and students an online service which will enhance teacher/parent communication. Using SchoolView, parents/guardians can access information about their child’s academic performance, including unofficial transcripts, schedule, attendance, and transportation information 24 hours a day. You can also subscribe to an alert system which will automatically send an email when your child is absent. In addition, you may use SchoolView to update your phone numbers and e-mail address. To initiate a SchoolView account, a parent or legal guardian must come to the Park Center Senior High Counseling Office and present one of the following forms of personal identification: ● a valid driver’s license; or ● a valid State identification card; or ● a valid passport. You will be asked to sign and date an Acceptable Use Policy before receiving your access key and SchoolView registration materials. You will use this access key to set up and activate your SchoolView account. Due to data privacy, we are unable to mail your secure access key. To take advantage of SchoolView, you are invited to pick up your access key at Park Center Senior High in the Counseling office during school hours. Page 3, March 2012

BAG & TAG PRACTICE This is a reminder to students that all electronic devices, including cell phones, need to be turned off and put away from 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Any electronic items seen or heard by staff members during this time frame will be confiscated, bagged, tagged, and sent to the attendance office. On the first offense - The item will be kept for 3 days including the day it was taken. On the second offense - The item will be confiscated for 5 days including the day it was taken. On the third offense - The item will be confiscated for 5 days and a 24 hour dismissal will be issued to the student. In addition, head gear and hats must be removed upon entering the building. These items can also be confiscated if students violate this rule. When an item is confiscated, it will not be returned to anyone before the confiscation time period expires. You will not get your device back before the final day, even if a parent/guardian/other adult comes to school to pick it up. NO ITEM WILL BE RETURNED BEFORE THE END OF THE FINAL DAY OF CONFISCATION. Please keep this in mind as you prepare for the start of each school day.

COATS IN THE BUILDING As recommended by the District, outerwear coats and hats (and any other headwear) are not to be worn during the school day because of health and safety reasons. Sweaters and sweatshirts are recommended for use during the school day by students who may feel chilled.

AFTER SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS Any student who stays after school must be under the supervision of a staff member, coach, or advisor. All unsupervised students will be asked to leave. Students are not allowed to leave campus after school and come back to school to ride the late bus at 5:00 p.m. (exception: students who leave campus after school for school sponsored activities) Thank you for cooperation in keeping our school safe.

Independent School District 279 does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need auxiliary aids or services in order to participate in or attend a District activity, please contact us at least seventy two (72) hours in advance at 763-569-7600.

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CONNECT-ED SYSTEM TO NOTIFY PARENTS & STAFF OF SCHOOL CLOSURES Thanks to the technology of Connect-ED, ISD 279-Osseo Area Schools now has the ability to inform all student families and staff members about emergency school closings or delays by phone within a 15–20 minute time period. Once a decision has been made by the Superintendent, a phone message will be sent out via Connect-ED to all student families and district staff with specific information. The Connect-ED system uses the student contact information provided by parents/guardians. The decision to close or delay school will be made by 5:30 a.m. The information will also be posted on the district website and sent to all local media as in the past. For additional information, see the Weather & Emergency Information under Quick Links then Weather & Emergency Alerts on the district home page at www.district279.org.

DISTRICT TIP LINE Our district has established a confidential and anonymous tip line. If your child sees or is aware of bullying, drugs, alcohol, weapons, violence or any other activity that jeopardizes safety and security at school, please encourage them to speak up by telling a trusted adult. Another way to break the silence is to call the district tip line at 763-391-8660. No names. No trouble. Just help.

CANINE SEARCHES As one of many tools we use to keep our school safe, the ISD 279-Osseo Area high schools are working in conjunction with local law enforcement to have trained dogs randomly search our parking lot, student lockers, and the school building during and after school hours. If a dog identifies a vehicle and/or locker as having a prohibited item, the vehicle, locker and the person they belong to will be searched as will his or her personal items.

Moving? Please Notify Us of Any Address and Phone Changes If you move and your student will still be attending Park Center Senior High, we need to know your new address and/or phone number. This is very important so that you will continue to receive any mailings that are sent out over the course of the year. You can submit your address change by contacting the Enrollment Center at 763-585-7350. You may change your phone number through the SchoolView system or through our school registrar Cindy Swanson at 763-569-7617 or [email protected].

Upon request, this document can be made available in an alternative format, such as Braille, large print, or audio tape to accommodate individuals with disabilities. To make such a request, please contact us at least seventy two (72) hours in advance at 763569-7600. Page 5, March 2012

Target Makes School Fundraising Easy! Here is how the Target Take Charge of Education program works: when school supporters enroll and use their REDcard, Target donates up to 1% of every purchase made with their REDcard to the school of choice. As more people join the program, the funds really add up—there’s no limit to the amount a school can receive. To participate in the Take Charge of Education program, all you need is a REDcard. You can designate Park Center online at www.target.com/tcoe, or by calling 1-800-316-6142. Our school is listed as: Park Center SHS. 

To get the REDcard credit account, you can apply in stores or online at www.target.com/apply

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Target also offers the Target Check Card, which acts like a debit card by connecting to an existing checking account. You can apply for the Target Check Card in stores.

Take Charge of Education dollars are donated to schools twice a year. Take Charge of Education is part of Target’s broad commitment to education and is designed to enhance educational efforts for children in communities across the country. Over the years, Target has donated over $75,000 to Park Center! Thank you to all who already participate in the Target Take Charge of Education program! We appreciate your loyalty and support of our school community!

NOTEWORTHY NEWS ON FINES Students who have outstanding fines will be ineligible to purchase parking permits or participate in extracurricular activities, athletics, and commencement. Students should see Mrs. Mickelson in the Student Support Office to pay fines during the school year.

PCSH WEBSITE Check out the PCSH website for up-to-date news, daily announcements, handbooks, and the PC calendar: http://schools.district279.org/pcsh

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FIND OUR COMPLETE STUDENT HANDBOOK ONLINE An abridged version of the Park Center Handbook is included in the planner each student received during the first week of school. The handbook is a guide to the various policies and procedures followed at Park Center. The complete version of the Student Handbook is available on the Park Center web site.: http://www.district279.org/sec/pcsh/handbooks/studenthandbook.pdf

Volunteer Information Thank you to all the volunteers that have given their time to help Park Center be successful. We truly appreciate all your support. If you want to volunteer and you’re not on our list, please call our Volunteer Coordinator Betty Hennen at 763-569-7605 or email her at [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE: SPRING PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES The final parent-teacher conference date will be held on Thursday, April 26 in the teachers’ classrooms from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Our final Parent Advisory Council meeting will also be held this evening at 6:30 p.m. in our Forum Room (see below for more information). There will be a number of college admissions representatives in the cafeteria area during spring conferences at Park Center. These representatives will be here to answer any questions parents and students may have about college admissions, financial aid, housing and MORE at any college, not just their own campuses. Stop and visit with them and take advantage of this opportunity to have your questions answered.

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News from the Career Resource Center Remaining dates of the 2011-2012 ACT test are as follows: Test Date

Registration Deadline

April 14, 2012

March 9, 2012

June 9, 2012

May 4, 2012

ALL junior students are encouraged to take the ACT or SAT test at some point during the year. Students may take the test as many times as they’d like. If you have questions about the best time for your student to take the test, or you would like registration information, please contact the Career Resource Center at 763-5697665. Students can register online at www.actstudent.org also. Students who are on free or reduced lunch may be eligible to receive a fee waiver for SAT or ACT test fees. Stop in the CRC with a copy of the District letter stating eligibility for free/reduced lunch to receive your waiver.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT INFORMATION The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college -level courses while still in high school. The student will receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP exams. About 18 percent of the more than 1.4 million high school students in more than 16,000 secondary schools worldwide who took AP exams performed at a sufficiently high level to merit the recognition of AP Scholar. Throughout March, juniors and seniors can register to take AP (Advanced Placement) tests in May. AP exams give students the possibility of earning college credit which is usually awarded for scores of 3 or higher. Although Statistics, English Comp and Literature are the only AP classes currently offered at Park Center High School, all students are eligible to take any of the AP exams. Details regarding the AP tests can be found at www.collegeboard.org. Look for registration information in Advisory during the end of February. AP registration will take place during the month of March in the CRC.

MNCIS INFORMATION Park Center students may take practice ACT, SAT, ASVAB, GED, CLEP, or AP tests on line. District 279 pays a fee to access this website. You can also research careers, colleges, majors, and take assessment tests that will lead you to possible careers as well. The student can access this by going to the following website: www.mncis.intocareers.org user name: parkcenter password: pirates On home page click on Practice test (right of page), read information, proceed to the bottom of page where it says Click here (MCIS) then set up your “MY CIS” profile and go back to the practice tests. Students can take the 3 practice ACT tests or take parts of the tests depending on the time available to the student. The student will be timed, assessed, and then the student will be provided with information that will help them prepare for the actual ACT test. There are 2 practice AP tests available under each of the AP tests that a given. If any questions please feel free to contact the Career Resource Center at 763-569-7665 (Diane Ahlberg) or 763-569-7627 (Maggie Campbell).

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PARENTS OF SENIOR STUDENTS: The CRC is continuing a program this year whereby we will e-mail to interested parents a copy of our scholarship bulletin and our CRC Newsletter that comes out every two weeks. The Scholarship Bulletin is a publication created by the CRC staff which lists many current national and local scholarships. There are a variety of scholarship programs sponsored by local organizations that often choose residency in Brooklyn Park/Brooklyn Center or attendance at Park Center or an ISD 279 high school as one of the criteria. In the past, we have not had a very good response to some of these scholarships and feel students are missing a “golden opportunity” when they don’t apply for monies that have only a select number of students eligible to apply. So…we decided to give the information to the parents as well in hopes that it will increase our participation! If you would like to be added to the CRC email distribution list, please email Maggie Campbell at [email protected] from the address at which you want to receive the information. You will then be added to the distribution list and will also be receive the CRC Newsletter which has many opportunities available at college campuses plus more!

PARENTS OF SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: The CRC will be doing a similar email distribution list for our parents of sophomores and juniors to receive the CRC Newsletter. The newsletter contains vital information on local programs offered to all Park Center students. If you would like to be added to our CRC Newsletter list, please email Maggie Campbell at [email protected].

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings are held once during each trimester. All meetings are from 6:30 -7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Forum Room. This year we have already held meetings on standards-based grading and opportunities for student involvement. The last scheduled meeting date is: Thursday, April 26, 2012 We hope to see you there!

LOOKING AHEAD… March 7-8 March 9 March 12 March 23 April 2 April 6 April 26 April 27

Finals Mark Reporting Day (No School for Students) Trimester III Begins Last Day of School Before Spring Break First Day of School After Spring Break Conference Release Day (No School) Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30 p.m. Licensed Staff Workshop (No School for Students)

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HONOR ROLL RECOGNITION – TRIMESTER I Congratulations to all of our full time PC students recognized below. “A Honor Roll” students earned at least 5 Park Center credits and a Trimester I GPA of 3.67 (A-) or greater. “B Honor Roll” recognition requires at least 5 credits with a GPA of 2.67 (B-) or greater. Students on the “A Honor Roll” were acknowledged at a breakfast at Park Center on January 26. A HONOR ROLL Grade 12 Sonnah A Barrie Emily M Beck Stephanie A Blanchard Brittany R Byrd Tiffany L Byrd Rebecca M Carroll Abby J Demorett Maitear Her Jake A Kane Courtney R Koenig Samir M Lakha Amanda J Leone Katherine M Lind Samantha A Lind Danielle R Lundstrom Ian M Mathis Amanda M Meissner Renae Metzger Marisa M Meyer Megan C Mosher Ethan A Moss Mai Moua Dang Quang H Nguyen Kacie M Opat Katrina M Pavek Katelyn M Peterson Chau-Ly H Phan Syed S Rizvi Nicole M Schaub Megan R Schaum Natasha M Stone Jessica E Sukharan Samantha J Swanson Cilenta Thao Pachia Thao Yeng Thao Pa Houa Vang Norris Vorasane Praseuth Yang Grade 11 Monika Agbonkhese

Marlin R Anunciacion Hien Q Bui Tien Bui Jonathan D Burow Angelique S Daley Catherine H Dang Mary E Dashiell Uyen V Dinh Keely P Ferguson Mohamed J Hassim Alyssa A Holbeck Mark R Holliday Julia A Holmes Oluchi S Iteghete Heather L Jennrich Mamaka V Kamara Meghan C Kelly Danielle J Korby Ashley P Kue Joseph D Kust Katrina Le Daniel L Lindborg Sandy Lo Joseph M Melby Sifa K Mosiori Alyssa D Moua Cheeneng Moua Jennifer R Munoz Paige A Myers Lacy M Myrman Sophia L Myszkowski Duong H Nguyen Khanh Vi H Nguyen Nicole A Nguyen Rael Ogega Ugonna M Ojiaku Jake T Olson Aishelle Ann L Ostrea Sean P Payette Ton-Hy J Pha Jolene C Rotich Joanna Sayoudone Amanda J Stanek Andrew G Stanek

Txuezong Thao Lauren M Torborg Haly T Tran Tony Tran Bao Vang Chai Xiong Garvey Xiong Jerry Xiong Mai K Xiong Nou Xiong Olivia Xiong Nelsie Yang Pashia Yang Susan P Yang Grade 10 Sarah A Aladetan Patrick D Andresen Blake H Becker Kathryn Doan Rebekah Ehlert Amanda L Floyd Jenelle S Hartzell Melia Her Michelle V Ho Robyn E Huber Kai L Hui Amber M Johnson Elizabeth R Kust Raveena Malhotra Samuel V Melby Landon S Nelson Hannah M Neukircher Thao T Nguyen Nicole Nothongkham Gabrielle R Odom Amanda L Palme Alexi S Peterson Megan A Peterson Kezlie Pollmann Kaitlin N Ruth Acamy Thao Mai K Thao Katty T Vang May S Vang

Emily D Vu Jamie C Xiong Nancy J Yang Tou X Yang B HONOR ROLL Grade 12 Christian J Aamodt Oluwatosin T Adedeji Sandra Afriyie Rahziya J Akeem Kaseem O Akinpelu Mawaye J Appleton Bri-Aunna R Avre Courtney L Baerg Mariama Bah Ruthina Belleh Robert S Ben Azia R Berhe Ty'Karius U Brooks Sean M Brown Jacob M Burke Samuel F Canniff Trishauna K Cargill Luis E Ceja Torres Marisa L Cervantes Nikki M Chang Enol S Clermont Austin L Curtis Nico J Curtis Martu Daddeh Branden Dahl Ashley D Deonarain Nicholas S Dilday Jr Joseph M Donkers Jerrell C Drew Molly J Ekbom Nicole L Enger Katinka M Fern John R Gabriel Edna A Garcia-Salazar Breanna L Gatlin Kyle A Girard Kayla J Gray

Jonathan P Hartzell Monica C Haywood Jason T Hegerle Andrew W Heimark Aaron J Heisterkamp David Her Kong Pheng Her Shawn M Hockert Jacob A Hoeben Kelly Huang Valentine W Irungu Joanna E Josephson Alieu V Kamara Christian Khonesvanh Oretha Kiawu Matthew T Kjonaas-Thurmer Kate A Klein Jaquan S Kline Lewis L Knutson Dylan M Kohner Kemea-Halou S Kouloun Kevin H Lam Selma Y Larmie Julia D Le Minh-Chi D Le Thomas V Le Cher Lee David K Lee Feng Lee Mai B Lee Pheng Fong Lee Toua Lee Michael A Leroy Corynne R Lipinoga Kaitlin S Lofgren Thomas R Lucas Madison P Mansfield Marko Marisavljevic Samantha A Martin Victoria M Martinson Allyson L McDonald Benjamin W Miller Jacqueline O Morales Kilo Antalon A Moton Page 10, March 2012

B HONOR ROLL CONTINUED Xai K Thao Kashoua Moua Ha P Tong Mang Moua Nickolas E Tucker Melee Moua Chue Vang Pachuablye Moua Erika Vang Vern J Mouelle Gao Yia Vang Hassan R Mulla Johnny Vang Marianne S Neba Kong Vang Richard K Nguyen Lucy Vang Uc T Nguyen Mai Pa Vang Fa X Ni Michael Vang Erik M Nims Pahoua Vang Jesse K Nothongkham Samantha M Vang Brian N Nyakundi Sandy Vang Phillip B Olsen Shia Vang Adnan Omer Tina Vang Lynn K Onyancha Toua Vang Robert W Oslund Tsimtxuj L Vang Fardowsa F Osman Megan M VanHulzen Devon F Page Jennifer A Venegas Preston J Paulson Donny Vue Jordan A Petersen Doua Vue Kai M Peterson Mai Kou Vue Tanner W Peterson Syera R Weah Nicholas J Price Nicole Wilkerson Aloysius J Quaye Thomas M Williams Alfreda Rambal Douglas L Wojack Erik P Reiter Ayorinde D Wusu Brent M Ricci Ger Xiong Travis M Ricci Julie Xiong Syed S Rizvi Ka Xiong Shanayla K Robinson Ka Blia Xiong Michael J Rooney Kaiser L Xiong Prince V Saah Kalia Xiong Jacob L Schultz Mai Nong Xiong Malcolm J Scott May L Xiong Jeremy T Serakos Nong Xiong Anuj M Sharma Peter Xiong Krishraj A Singh Shenyeng Xiong Ravendra D Singh Windy Xiong Kathryn E Smith Ka Lian Xiong Jordan A Stroh Gerald Yang Dominic N Sudue Keng Yang Jacqueline B Sudue Kue Yang Nicola M Tade Nyakozee D Yeanay Christine R Taylor Marion F Yeawolo Eric Thamavong Katie C Zahalan Josephine G Thao Grade 11 Keo Thao Aliyah L Abdella Mai Thao Ezekiel O Adebayo Padee Thao Bolanle M Adedeji

Adewale S Adeyemi Monika M Agbonkhese Halimat F Alawode Emily R Allgood Makiya T Amin Ebony Andrews Nick A Anunciacion Georgiana K Apostolou Tiara L Arradondo-Hunter Oscar Arreguin Sadie A Artis Karimatou Bah Emmanuela N Bonglack Makayla D Borgen Cayla A Brandt Kandice N Brooks Kylie M Browen Mikala A Burt Nanesha L Cage Brianna L Carlson Emily A Carroll Kristin Chan Jerry Chang Mythoua C Chang Nicholas P Chase Kanesha M Cole Djefadima Cone Treyton Q Daniels Kenneth Daoheuang Ruth A Dashiell Musa D Diakite Stephanie M Driste Andrew D Durkot Chaltuu H Foge Damian A Garvis David J Gersetich Maxwell D Graske Jonathan L Gruber John R Haggar Amelia Hartsfield Andrew J Haug Kirk M Heisterkamp Chloe A Henderson Christina G Her Benjamin F Hinrichs Aliya A Hussein Daosavanh Inthisone Mazaher Jaffer Amidu K Jalloh Alina M Jambor Destinee J Jones

Reed I Kaliher Nupur S Kamat Aleah S Kelly Kong Khamsavang Rachel R Knutson Taylor J Kurth Caleb T Kusick Grace N Lawrence Thien D Le John Lee Khao S Lee Pahoua Lee Abbie B Lindhorst Marcell J Locust Gao Z Lor Kaitlin K Lougiu Mark S Lundholm Bailey D Lutz Christopher P Madsen Ekrame A Mahammed Alia S Manraj Andy L Martinez-Deluna Connor A McLaughlin Vivian B Memba Shelby A Miller Andrew D Moosaie Ababa T Morke Berlinda Moua Lisa Moua Vichai Moua Yee Moua Asha J Muhammad Dorin Mustyatsa Samuel A Myszkowski Tyler J Nygard Uchenna A Obidiegwu Rosemary E Ogboru Wesley B Ogega Benedicta O Ogudu Lateef O Olarinde Jr Jamal Omer Kyle M O'Neil Nafisa F Osman Dorothy K Otieno Devon J Paine Vikesh L Patel Joshua S Perez Nancy Pha Tianna N Price Dustin W Pumarlo Khatia C Raley

Korto T Roberts Alanna M Robinson Maria E Rocha Cassandra M Rogers Anastasiya V Sharkevich Kate M Simonet Brandi M Smith Hollie J Sorensen Danai V Starr Destini K Starr Natalie J Stiyer Kaitlyn R Sturdy Michele A Tait Chue F Thao Elvis Thao Maly Thao Pana F Thao Payeng Thao Telee Thao Nicholas H Thor Jennifer N Townsend Marissia E Triemert Tasheante R Trotter Patrick G Truly Jr Ricardo A Valdez-Lara Christin Vang Christina P Vang Emily P Vang Gaohlee A Vang George Vang John Vang Kina Vang Leif S Vang Lue Vang Monique P Vang Nancy Vang Pheng Vang Ricky Vang Ricky Vang Lourdes N Vega Christina A Villella Alvin Vue Dee Vue Hnouchee Vue Linda Vue Mai T Vue Erica White Adi Widjaja Delvin D Williams Marshawn D Winston Cha Xiong Page 11, March 2012

B HONOR ROLL CONTINUED Gina Y Xiong Johnny T Xiong Pao Xiong Seema K Xiong Summer H Xiong Yimleng Xiong Alexandra P Yang Blong Yang Mai Shoua Yang Nancy Yang Nou C Yang Virginia Yang Ruth A Yangathia Julia M Zolnosky Grade 10 Jose M Acosta Hernandez Ayomide O Agunbiade Erica J Almen Kevin B Anderson Rachel L Anderson Clair S Anliker Michael D Antolak Noah S Arel George H Barry Michael J Bergstrom Jackson H Bernards Jessica Blessing Alivia R Buggs La'Dashea R Burton Mario J Chacon-Castellanos Andrew Chan Oladipupo Coker Michael U Cole Jr Sarah J Coop Yosajandy Cortes Uscanga Alexandra H Dang Cynthia Deleon Nicole A Dowd Selena A Dwarka Marlon L Edwards Hailey M Ekre Benjamin O Falowo Richard Fisher Ii Rachel K Fulgham Wendy Geronimo David A Grant Nathan R Hansen Ryan F Hanuman Gabriel F Her Isabella M Her

Peter Her Tommy Her Toua Her Michael Herr Derrick Q Holleman Kathy Huang Maranne D Hull Mohamed L Jalloh Brittiny V Judon Jacob B Kervin Amy B Le Anh P Le Austin J Ledin Claire V Lee Kimberly C Lee Shennie P Lee Sunshine H Lee Kendra A Lundholm Adam T Ly Fatu M Manobah Arianna G Marciniak Jenny Marquez Isaac I Matthews Isaiah E McKay Cayla M McMorris Riquel L Moss Ben Moua Larry K Moua Austin A Nguyen David C Nguyen Dung H Nguyen Dytrich H Nguyen Thu Tuyet T Nguyen Rene Ogunti Nathan P Olsen John C Ormberg Caleb C Orton Jasmine M Partridge Teresa S Persaud Brenna J Perschbacher Mena Pha Alphonse T Pham Linda K Pham Hesper Phan Alexander V Philavong Chomchay Phimvongsa Anida A Phomsengdy Paulina P Pon Tanya B Pounds Jordan T Price

Bianca S Ramirez-Alvarado Kevin S Reynolds Kevin J Riesgraf Bronney Rosas-Herrera Taylor L Ruud Amanda L Sayoudone Natascha J Schalk Brianna Scholl Chitakhone S Siharath Daniel E Sivanich Steven E Smith Alexandra Soth Nina Souvanxaylop Courtney J Swanson Ryan J Teter Chia V Thao Kevin Y Thao Pazong Thor Brandon M Tran Nhan T Tran Passang Tsering Jeremy T Tutt Bill Vang Jeffery C Vang Kajai Vang Kalia Vang Lilianna D Vang Youa Vang Jessica M Velander Leeseng Vue Ma Lee Vue Nuchi Vue Jason L Wagner Deangelo T Wallman Lewis E Washington Sierra R Watkins Wesley P Whitfield Sarah J Williams David Xiong David S Xiong Kalias Xiong Mai Der Xiong Maikha Xiong Ngaosy-Ong Xiong Amy Yang Flower Yang Jaylene K Yang Justin L Yang Kao Nou Yang Kaocheng Y Yang Marima K Yang Mor Yang

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SENIORS and COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER May 16 June 5

June 10

Senior Class Meeting in auditorium (10:15-10:45) Commencement Practice in auditorium (10:15-10:45) Cap & gown distribution in cafeteria during all lunches (10:50-12:10) Last day of school for seniors Commencement at the Target Center Senior all-night party at Brunswick Zone (9:30 p.m.)

Any information regarding commencement will be communicated via the Ship to Shore and on the Park Center website, Facebook, and Twitter as the school year progresses. The 2012 commencement ceremony will be held at the Target Center on Sunday, June 10. All seniors who complete the graduation requirements on time are encouraged to participate in the commencement ceremony. To participate, students must complete all the credit requirements, all Advisory units, and pay all fines. The School Board approved a $20 Commencement Participation Fee that will be collected in May from all students participating. PCSH provides all students participating in commencement with a cap, gown, and tassel. Honor/NHS students must purchase honors accessories if they wish to wear them. Honors accessories will be available for purchase during cap & gown distribution at the end of the school year. Please add the following dates to your senior’s calendar for a senior class meeting on Wednesday, May 16 and commencement practice on Tuesday, June 5, both beginning at 10:15 a.m. in the auditorium to receive important information about the commencement ceremony. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Ajsenberg at [email protected] or 763-569-7619. Watch for a detailed informational letter to be mailed home and given to students at the senior meeting in May. PSEO and OALC students are responsible for graduation deadlines and for obtaining important graduation information from PCSH.

CAP & GOWN ORDERS If you did not complete the slip to order your cap & gown at the senior class meeting on February 1, please see Jennifer Ajsenberg in the Student Support Office to complete the form with your full name for the diploma and your height and weight in order to receive the proper sized gown in June. You can contact Jennifer at 763-569-7619 or [email protected] with any questions. Page 13, March 2012

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Park Center Senior High Important Phone Numbers School Phone ............................................................... ........................................................... 763-569-7600 School Fax .................................................................... ........................................................... 763-569-7606 Principal ....................................................................... Kelli Parpart ....................................... 763-569-7619 Secretary to the Principal ....................................... Jennifer Ajsenberg............................. 763-569-7619 Assistant Principal........................................................ Bart Becker ........................................ 763-569-7603 Assistant Principal........................................................ Heather Miller-Cink ........................... 763-569-7614 Administrative Assistant .............................................. Mark Harris ........................................ 763-569-7615 Administrative Assistant ............................................. Ryan Linneman .................................. 763-569-7780 Administrative Assistant ............................................. John Turner ....................................... 763-569-7625 Secretary of Student Records ................................ Cindy Swanson .................................. 763-569-7617 Activities’ Coordinator ................................................. Larry Lawler ....................................... 763-569-7655 Activities’ Secretary ................................................ Deanna Hempel ................................. 763-569-7654 Activities’ FAX ......................................................... ........................................................... 763-569-7652 Attendance Office All 10th & 11th A-K students.................................. Sharon Saba ....................................... 763-569-7612 11th L-Z & All 12th students .................................. Catherine Rossiter ............................. 763-569-7611 Business Manager........................................................ Macky Knutson .................................. 763-569-7602 Career Placement Specialist ........................................ Diane Ahlberg .................................... 763-569-7665 Counselor A-Ha ............................................................ Austin Tollerson................................. 763-569-7623 Counselor He-Ne ......................................................... Kathy Holladay .................................. 763-569-7624 Counselor Ng-The ........................................................ Linda Byers ........................................ 763-569-7622 Counselor Thi-Z ............................................................ Mike Vecellio ..................................... 763-569-7626 Counselor, Student Assistance .................................... Mitzi Heath ........................................ 763-569-7765 Counseling Secretary.............................................. Holly Garten ...................................... 763-569-7620 Counseling FAX ....................................................... ........................................................... 763-569-7778 Health Services ............................................................ Jaime Meissner .................................. 763-569-7608 Special Ed. Building Coordinator ................................. Ellen Mayer ....................................... 763-569-7697 Student Learning Advocate ......................................... Rosalind Bakion ................................. 763-569-7604 Volunteer Coordinator ................................................ Betty Hennen..................................... 763-569-7605