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Anoka-Hennepin’s first priority is student safety |
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We want to reassure you that student safety remains Anoka-Hennepin School District's first priority. School administrators have put a lot of work into safety planning and have provided staff with crisis training. Anoka-Hennepin has a district crisis team based on a federal model and each school building has a crisis team with specific roles for key staff.
Each school crisis team meets regularly to evaluate their crisis plan and each school conducts several lockdown drills throughout the year to ensure all school staff know what to do. After each drill, they meet to discuss how the drill went and to make improvements if needed.
We work closely with local law enforcement on a regular basis so they are prepared if called to respond to a crisis.
After each tragedy such as this, federal law enforcement makes recommendations for improving safety practices. Our lockdown drills and much of our crisis planning is the result of those recommendations. Any new recommendations that may come from this recent tragedy will also be added to our plans if necessary.
We want to reassure you that our schools remain safe and we will do our utmost to protect the children entrusted to us.
If you have questions or concerns, please call Interim Principal Beth Wilkie at 506-3101.
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Elementary School Security |
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New safety modifications to be made at all elementary schools.
The school district is planning to modify schools' main entrances and install automated check-in and keyless locking systems this spring and summer. These changes, which should be complete when school opens next fall, will provide greater security in all 24 Anoka-Hennepin elementary schools.
The goal is to secure the schools while still maintaining a welcoming and nurturing facility, according to Chuck Holden, chief operations officer for the district.
District staff are now reviewing a number of automated check-in systems that record the name of the visitor and print an identity badge. They plan to choose and purchase a system soon so installation can be completed before opening day.
Main entrances vary from school to school, but many now allow visitors to walk directly into the building without going through the school office to check in. All entrances where this happens will be modified so visitors cannot have access to classroom areas without first going through the automated check-in process in the office.
At some schools a door directly into the school office will be added from the vestibule so visitors would be required to go through the office and check in. At other schools, a check-in station would be added. Once check-in is complete, the interior door would be unlocked.
In schools where the building design does not allow that simple fix, an additional vestibule area may be constructed. Visitors would then use an intercom to contact the office and use an automated check-in process before being allowed to enter the building. Possible solutions will be reviewed to determine what will work best for each school.
The new keyless entry systems to be installed use electronic key fobs that signal a fob reader to unlock the door and record time of entry and identity of the person to whom the key fob is assigned. In addition to staff, these will be provided to parents whose children are in the Adventures Plus Program so doors do not need to be left open for parents dropping off or picking up their children. The system can be programmed to allow access only during specific hours for student drop off and pick up on days the program operates. The fobs can be attached to a key ring.
Throughout the remainder of this year and next, Holden and Steve Anderson, director of buildings and grounds, will complete detailed security reviews of each school in the district, starting first with elementary schools. |
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2013-2014 School Calendar |
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The Anoka-Hennepin School Board approved the 2013-14 school year schedule at its Jan. 14 meeting. A resolution was passed to hold school on two federal holidays, Columbus Day and Veterans Day.
The school year begins Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013 and ends Wednesday, June 11, 2014. School breaks are scheduled for:
Monday, Oct. 7, elementary students only, for conferences.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 18 for a staff development day and the Education Minnesota conference.
Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 29 for a parent/teacher conference conversion day and Thanksgiving.
Monday, Dec. 2 for staff planning.
Monday, Dec. 23 through Friday, Jan. 3 for winter break.
Monday, Jan. 20 for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Monday, Feb. 17 and Tuesday, Feb. 18 for the Presidents' Day holiday and a staff development day.
Monday, March 10 through Monday, March 17 for spring break and a staff planning day.
Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 for the Easter holiday and a staff development day.
Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.
Please note: Electronic PDF copies of calendars are typically available to download sometime in late March or early April at: www.anoka.k12.mn.us/calendars.
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Minnesota's new measurement of school accountability with mathematics and reading. Click below to download the brochure prepared by Anoka-Hennepin Research Evaluation and Testing and the Minnesota Department of Education. |
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Northwest Suburban Integration District launces new website focused on family, community empowerment |
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As a member of the Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD), families and staff of the Anoka-Hennepin School District have access to the organization's "Family Community Engagement Program" (FCE). The program now has a website that can be found at http://nwsisdfce.wordpress.com/ .
The website is designed for educators, families, students, and community partners. Educators can access valuable resources for the classroom, working with parents and families as well as students. Parents and family members are able to access resources to strengthen family relationships, academic help for students and collaboration with schools and teachers. There's a student highlight page along with activities and programs for youth to be change agents in their communities. The site includes several community partners that serve, help educate, impact and provide valuable resources for families and youth.
FCE works with schools and families to improve student achievement through engaging parents in their child's education, increasing an understanding of cultural diversity, and facilitating the building and developing of community partnerships. Studies show that relationships, resources and school climate play a significant role in family engagement. Our desire in preparing this online resource is to offer the best practices on various topics related to the strengthening of family/school connections that results in all students succeeding.
For more information about the NWSISD, go to www.nws.k12.mn.us.
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If you or someone you know has experienced harassment, violence, discrimination, or bullying at school or at any school-related event for any reason, you may make a report to have the incident(s) investigated by the school district. Fill out the online form here or download the PDF version here to print, fill out by hand and mail (or fill out electronically and email). Any student, parent/guardian, or district employee may complete this form and return it to any administrator, counselor, or student services advocate.
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Lincoln Office and Registration
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(763)506-3100
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Fax
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(763)506-3103
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Absence Line
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(763)506-3106
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Information Line
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(763)506-3108
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Volunteer Services
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(763)506-3130
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Student Services
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(763)506-3131
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Health Services
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(763)506-3104
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Adventures Plus
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(763)506-3113
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Quick Glance School Information |
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