PALADIN PRESS PALADIN CAREER & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 308 NORTHTOWN DR., BLAINE, MN, 55434 / 763.786.4799 / PALADINCAREERTECH.COM May 15 - 19 Spirit Week May 19 Senior Credit Deadline May 20 PROM May 25 Last day for Night School May 29 No School / Memorial Day Holiday May 31 Triple CoH - Valleyfair June 1 Commencement June 2 End of Quarter 4 June 5 J-Term Begins June 9 Last Day of School June 19 -23 Summer School (9am-3pm) June 26 - 30 Summer School (9am-3pm) June 27th Open House / New & Prospective Students facebook.com/PaladinCTHS @PaladinCTHS PaladinCareerTech.com 763 - 786 - 4799 IMPORTANT DATES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S CORNER Dear Paladin Community- It would be nearly impossible for me to describe all of the amazing activities that occur here at Paladin in any given week, or the experiential opportunities that our students participate both inside and outside of school. As I think back over the past few weeks, the list would include this year?s M AAP Stars conference, a healthy foods cooking class, a student- led aquaponics seminar, a college tour excursion to Duluth / Superior, seventeen students earning Court of H onor, FOU R recent high school graduates, and so much more! All of these activities and accomplishments are evidence of the high level of involvement that our students have at Paladin, their passion and dedication to the community, and their positive school spirit. O ur students represent our school and our community in the best ways possible. We are fortunate to have so many experiential and service learning opportunities for Paladin and our students.This is only possible because of the time and effort put in by Paladin's students as well as our educators, student success coordinators, support staff and, most of all, donations and involvement from our community members and supportive families like you! With the school year coming to an end, let?s keep the positive vibes going as we gear up for prom, the M ay 19th graduation deadline, two extended overnight trips, J-term, and graduation on June 1st! We are excited about this issue of the Paladin Press, as it?s jam packed with our latest and greatest Paladin news! We got your back, thanks for having ours! - Brandon Wait PALADIN PRESS ? M A Y/ JUNE 2017 SUMMER SCHOOL June 19 - 23, 26 - 30 9:00 A.M . - 3:00 P.M . If you are interested, sign up in the front office. ATTENTION RETURNING STUDENTS! All students / families M U ST return an intent to return form by June 9th to guarantee your spot for the 2017-2018 school year. M ore annual forms to follow in July - T hank you in advance! You may fax, mail, or email these to [email protected] OPEN HOUSE For 2017 - 2018's N ew / Prospective Students Tuesday, June 27th - 5pm-7pm Tour the school, meet the staff, and learn about what Paladin can offer!
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PA LA DIN PRESSPALADIN CAREER & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
308 NORTHTOWN DR., BLAINE, MN, 55434 / 763.786.4799 / PALADINCAREERTECH.COM
May 15 - 19 Spirit Week
May 19 Senior Credit Deadline
May 20 PROM
May 25 Last day for Night School
May 29 No School / Memorial Day Holiday
May 31 Triple CoH - Valleyfair
June 1 Commencement
June 2 End of Quarter 4
June 5 J-Term Begins
June 9 Last Day of School
June 19 -23 Summer School (9am-3pm)
June 26 - 30 Summer School (9am-3pm)
June 27th Open House / New & Prospective Students
facebook.com/PaladinCTHS
@PaladinCTHS
PaladinCareerTech.com
763 - 786 - 4799
IMPORTANT DATES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S CORNERDear Paladin Community-
It would be nearly impossible for me to describe all of the amazing activities that occur here at Paladin in any given week, or the experiential opportunities that our students participate both inside and outside of school. As I think back over the past few weeks, the list would include this year?s M AAP Stars conference, a healthy foods cooking class, a student- led aquaponics seminar, a college tour
excursion to Duluth / Superior, seventeen students earning Court of Honor, FOUR recent high school graduates, and so much more! All of these activities and accomplishments are evidence of the high level of involvement that our students have at Paladin, their passion and dedication to the community, and their positive school spirit. Our students represent our school and our community in the best ways possible. We are fortunate to have so many experiential and service learning opportunities for Paladin and our students.This is only possible because of the time and effort put in by Paladin's students as well as our educators, student success coordinators, support staff and, most of all, donations and involvement from our community members and supportive families like you!
With the school year coming to an end, let?s keep the positive vibes going as we gear up for prom, the M ay 19th graduation deadline, two extended overnight trips, J-term, and graduation on June 1st! We are excited about this issue of the Paladin Press, as it?s jam packed with our latest and greatest Paladin news!
We got your back, thanks for having ours!- Brandon Wait
PA LA DIN PRESS ? M A Y/JUNE 2017
SUMMER SCHOOL
June 19 - 23, 26 - 309:00 A.M . - 3:00 P.M .
If you are interested,sign up in the front office.
ATTENTION RETURNING STUDENTS!All students / families M UST return an intent to return form by June 9th to
guarantee your spot for the 2017-2018 school year. M ore annual forms to follow in July - Thank you in advance!
You may fax, mail, or email these to [email protected]
OPEN HOUSEFor 2017 - 2018's N ew / Prospective Students
Tuesday, June 27th - 5pm-7pm
Tour the school, meet the staff, andlearn about what Paladin can offer!
SPIRIT WEEK (May 15 - 19)
PA LA DIN PRESS ? M A Y/JUNE 2017
Potential 2017 Graduates:
Mark your calendars!
If you would like to walk at graduation on June 1st, you must have no more than .25 credits remaining on M ay 19th.
Potential graduates have been meeting with Sarah Sannes to review credits and graduation requirements. Stop by ASAP, if you haven't seen her yet.
Seniors who do not meet the credit deadline will receive their diploma once they meet the credit requirements.
Paladin?s class of 2017 will celebrate their high school accomplishments on Thursday, June 1st at 7:00 pm at the N ational Sports Center.
Graduates will receive a letter with information about the ceremony and up to 6 tickets to distribute among family and friends.
We look forward to congratulating all of our 2017 graduates on their completion of this huge milestone.
SENIOR CREDIT DEADLINE - MAY 19TH
COMMENCEMENT - JUNE 1ST
PROM
On Saturday, M ay 20th, we will be setting sail down the M ississippi R iver on a Padelford riverboat. We hope for beautiful weather and an enchanted Parisian evening.
T ickets ($20 Each)The LAST DAY to purchase tickets is M ay 15th -- Don't delay!
Pop Up ShopEvery Friday until May 19th (10am - Noon) Stop by the Ocean Room if you are looking for prom attire and see Caitlin or Tanna.
MONDAY (15TH) - PAJAMA DAYTUESDAY(16TH) - COLLEGE DAY
WEDNESDAY (17TH) - WILD WEARTHURS. (18TH) - THROWBACK THURSDAY
FRIDAY (19TH) - PALADIN WEAR
PSEO
(POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS)
Students who are interested in Post-secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) for Fall 2017 - M UST SEE SARAH ASAP
The PSEO deadline is M ay 30, 2017.
Fall semester college courses begin on August 21st, so students who take PSEO classes in the fall will need to be able to start college prior to the beginning of Paladin?s start date of September 5th.
2017 CONFERENCEAll three teams competing in Team M anagement and Team Parenting received silver or higher with two teams advancing with Gold in both categories. (Team 1: Deeqa Jama, Mason Estevez, Fardowso Abdi; Team 2: Talia Coleman, Samantha Chapman, Cassie Johnson, Slade Mangen-Johnson; Team 3: Carl Fisher, Destynee Morris, Alexander Brueske, Callie Johnson)
Talia?s speech went to the final round in which she placed in the top ten students for all of M innesota.
Darian placed eighth in state for Workplace Solutions. He also performed his spoken word piece.
Donavayn and Deeqa were well received for their art work and project demo.
Carl opened and closed the ceremonies. He gave a speech and was in Team events.
Brandon stopped by to wish us luck!
DONATIONS
SERVE A SMILE GRANT - SENSORY BOXES
N am e: Sade M assey
Place of Em ploym ent: Paladin Career & Tech HS
Posit ion: Cleaning Crew
Length of Em ploym ent: 16/17 School Year 16/17
Words of Wisdom : Remain Focused
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
PA LA DIN PRESS ? M A Y/JUNE 2017
DRIVERS PERMIT TEST
Each month, Paladin's Work-Based Learning Coordinators choose one student from their Quad to be recognized as their "Employee of the M onth." These students have shown dedication to their responsibilities and are fine examples of professional young adults.
N am e: Ro'yale M itchell
Place of Em ploym ent: M arshalls
Posit ion: Customer Service
Length of Em ploym ent: 16/17 School Year
Words of Wisdom : N ever Give Up!
N am e: Samantha Perkins
Place of Em ploym ent: Walmart in M aple Grove
Posit ion: Pharmacy Tech
Length of Em ploym ent: 10 months
Words of Wisdom : Stay on top of your schedule so you don't miss any days on accident, and push through that bad mood of going to work so you can make that money!!!
Paladin will be hosting a driver's permit test at school on M ay 16 at 9:30 a.m.
Requirem ents
- If you are under 18 years of age, you must have COM PLETED a Driver?s Education Program and have a blue card.
- If you are 18 years old or older, you do not need verification of any courses.
- Please see Courtney to determine what documents you will need to take the exam. You must have two forms.
Fees- If you've never taken your permit test, it is
FREE. If you've already taken your test 2 times, you will need to pay $10.
- If you pass the test, the permit is $13.25
See Cour tney Farlow for m ore details
At Paladin we understand that a comfortable, inviting environment is pivotal to feeling at ease and ready to learn. Paladin has enlisted the services of M averick, a 7-year-old Golden Retriever and registered Pet Partners therapy dog to visit on a weekly basis. Students have already formed a great connection with M averick, who, in his spare time, enjoys long walks in the woods, playing fetch, and swimming.
Special thanks to his handler: Life Science Teacher and Success Coordinator, Tyler Pilz.
M ay 8th - Serving a breakfast buffet to all staff and students, also providing personal items,
food donations.$1,000
MAVERICK THE THERAPY DOG
Wellness Grant - $5,000
Amanda Tkaczik, Paladin's Americorps Promise Fellow for the 2016-17 school year, applied for and received the Serve A Smile Grant of $1,500 through Delta Dental. She, along with some of our students, put together five boxes filled with sensory items. These tactile items stimulate or calm each of the five senses, often times helping a person self-regulate when they are feeling heightened emotions, or by offering a distraction when talking through difficult discussion subjects. Paladin students were involved throughout the process, from picking fabric and constructing weighted tie blankets, to assembling the items together in five large totes. Each sensory box has items to address all five senses.
Items included cool mist diffusers with essential oils, weighted blankets, fidget toys, coloring pages, candy, and mini zen gardens. Four of the boxes will be located in Paladin's counseling and meditation rooms, while the fifth box will be donated to Children's Hospital.
J-TERM COMING SOON - JUNE 5TH - 9TH
In the months of M ay and June, Paladin students will be examining the meaning and value of such virtues as Resilience, Humility, Commitment, and Independence. By focusing on these character traits, Paladin students will continue to cultivate a positive, supportive school climate where academic success can flourish. It is through a culture of mindful excellence that we hope to equip and empower these leaders of tomorrow.
As an additional incentive to encourage students to do their best, there will be an end-of-year field tr ip to Valleyfair that is exclusive to those students who have earned Court of Honor membership during three or more months of this school year. All students should work toward this goal!
The following students should be particularly proud of themselves, as they have earned Court of Honor membership and open lunch access for the month of M ay:
Fardowso Abdi, Taylor Anderson, Chase Banker, Talia Coleman, Lily Falodun, Carl Fisher, Desarae Garcia, Kyesha H arden, Roiya H aynes, Daeshawn Houston, Deeqa Jama, M akenna M artin-Bullhead, Sade M assey, Elliott M cDowell, Ro'Yale M itchell, Destynee M orris, Chynna Stewart
TOP MONTHLY POINT EARNERS
Students not only work hard to prove their individual efforts, but to contribute to their Success Team's monthly score as well. In April, our top scoring teams were:
- Ashley's Success Team- Summer's Success Team- Caitlin & Terrence's Success Team- Heidi's Success Team- Willie's Success TeamPA LA DIN PRESS ? M A Y/JUNE 2017
Below are a list of our upcoming trips and treks. See Chad for details.
M ay 9 - 11 Snake R iver
M ay 22 - 25 Porcupine M ountain, M ichigan
Also -- be sure to check out the letter enclosed with this newsletter, where Paladin Students Dayvonne Trotter and M akenna M artin- Bullhead wrote about their experiential learning trip to the N orth Shore in the end of April.
Each month, Success Coordinators choose one student from their Success team to be recognized as "Student of the M onth." These students have shown leadership skills and a dedication to growth and academic progress.
Apr il 's Students of the M onth are:
- Allena Foy- Arianna Callahan- Bryn Eischens- Luke Carlson- Deserae Garcia- Eli Swanson- Johnae Wiley- Johnny Kerr- Kain Berhow-Ice- Latrell Clinkscale- M adalyn Carlson- Pearl Edmonds- Ro'Yale M itchell
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Chase Banker (51 Civility Points)
Fardowso Abdi (277 Points Total)
Chase Banker & Camryn Green(Tied with 90 Duty Points)
N afiso Abdi (206 Achievement Points)
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
- Earth Day Clean-Up- Festival of N ations- Boxing- Volunteering - Presbyterian Homes- Science added more aquariums- M AAP Stars building a parade float- Whole Foods Cooking Class- Graduation Push
"Be One With N ature"Chad / Tyler P.
"An Exploratory Journey"Courtney / M ary
"Paladins' Am azing Race"Ashley / Ronell / Tanna
"Be Active, Be H ealthy"Terrance / M aria
"Ar t and the Great Outdoors"Heidi / Summer / Shawn
"Read,Wr ite, Explore"Caitlin / Gabby
- Building wolf decks for the Wolf Center
- Hermit Crabs & Aquaponics
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