PALADIN PRESS ? SEPTEMBER 2016 PALADIN PRESS PALADIN CAREER & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 308 NORTHTOWN DR., BLAINE, MN, 55434 / 763.786.4799 / PALADINCAREERTECH.COM Sept 20 ? 22 NWEA MAP Assessment ALL Students Oct 3 NIGHT SCHOOL STARTS 4:00 - 8:00 PM Oct 19 No School/Staff Development Oct 20 ? 21 No School/MEA Oct 25 Board Meeting Nov 10 End of Quarter 1 Nov 11 No School/Staff Development Nov 14 Start of Quarter 2 Nov 15 & 17 Fall Conferences 4:00PM ? 8:00PM Nov 17 Board Meeting Nov 24 ? 25 No School / Thanksgiving Break Dec 6 ? 8 NWEA MAP Assessment ALL Students Dec 15 Family Night / Talent Show WBWF/SEPAC ? 7:00PM Dec 15 Board Meeting Dec 22 No School/Staff Development Dec 23 ? Jan 2 No School / Winter Break facebook.com/PaladinCTHS @PaladinCareerMN PaladinCareerTech.com 763 - 786 - 4799 IMPORTANT DATES WELCOME BACK KNIGHTS! We could not be more excited for the '16-'17 school year. The staff moral and anticipation to show off the hard work and collaboration over the summer couldn't be higher. We have made some improvements to the physical layout of the school and improved our technology system. We are so proud of these updates and we know our students will appreciate these changes as well. As always, we will go above and beyond to ensure the transition from summer to the start of the school year is smooth and your students? needs are meet. We believe in our community, find pride in our work and are confident that in providing a supportive and solid academic foundation your student will succeed. We take pride in knowing all of our students on an individual level and will take the time to meet with families, take calls and answer any questions or concerns that may arise. - Brandon Wait, Executive Director Alexis Goffe joined the Paladin team in 2016. He came to Minnesota from Jamaica in 2002, of his own free will (despite the weather), to attend college. He graduated from Macalester College with a B.A in Psychology and received his Masters in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. Alexis brings over 10 years of experience working with youth and families in various educational settings. He also has a wealth of experience in circles and restorative practices. As Dean he strives to strengthen community where students, parents and staff feel respected, safe and part of the Paladin Community. Paladin Community Night - All Welcome! Thursday, September 22, 2016 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Topics Include: - Special education will be discussed. We will discuss how we service students on individualized education programs (IEPs), how we promote inclusion, timelines, and what to expect for communication from your child's team (i.e. IEP manager, due process facilitator, special education director, teachers, and administration). - Title I/Community Needs - See attached letter for details. Quest ions? Sped - [email protected] Title 1 / Comm - [email protected]