The district calendar for the current year and when available the next school year.
Locations of each STMA building along with addresses and phone number on the district map. Check out the school boundaries too.
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Eli Guillou, a Junior at STMA High School, has been chosen as a finalist in the "Buckle Up" video contest sponsored by the MN Dept of Public Safety. The winning commercial is chosen through on-line voting will be shown at the MTV Music Awards this summer. Below is a link to view and vote – each is only 30 seconds long.
Voting is open to the public at http://rockthebelt.org/buckleupteens.
View the Minnesota Department of Public Safety News Release for more information.
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to watch lunch account balances as we near the end of the school year. No charging will be allowed. Lunch balances will follow the student to the next grade/school within the district. If your student has a negative balance, that too will follow their account.
If you have a 12th grader and there is money left in the account, please notify us to move the money to a siblings account(s). If you have a 12th grader with no siblings and there is money left in the account, you must contact us for a refund. To transfer money or receive a refund please call Dolores at 763-497-6537.
The district is updating its Strategic Roadmap, a concise document that sets the direction for the district in a broad yet clear manner for the next four years. It consists of a vision statement of what the district will be like in four years and strategic directions that outline the courses of action the district will take to meet the future vision. With the assistance of parents, staff and community members, the School Board has written a draft and asks that you take a moment to provide feedback. School board members will use your feedback in finalizing the STMA Strategic Roadmap. The survey will be open through May 11.
Proposed Statement
Vision
Independent School District 885 will, by 2016, consistently achieve academic rankings in the top 15% of all Minnesota public school districts. By increasing academic achievement for all students while maintaining sound fiscal practices, the School District will continue to be the pride and center of the community.
Strategic Directions
To achieve its Mission and attain its Vision, District 885 will:
Please view the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/STMARoadMap.
There have been cases of Pertussis, otherwise known as Whooping Cough, confirmed at Middle School East, Middle School West, Big Woods Elementary, Fieldstone Elementary and the High School. Minnesota Department of Health has created a fact sheet describing Pertussis, how it is spread and recommended action. Children diagnosed with Pertussis must be out of school until 5 days after appropriate antibiotic treatment has begun. If there is a high index of suspicion that the child has Pertussis (lab test done, waiting for results), the child should be out of school until 5 days of antibiotics are completed or until the laboratory test comes back negative. If your child has symptoms of Pertussis (see fact sheet), call your Health Care Provider.
Starting on Monday, April 9th, 2012 there will be a new look and feel for parents when they access our Parent Portal. Parents have been notified of the change through the district's Blackboard Connect system.
Check out our SchoolView Changes page to see what the difference will be!
A Five Year STMA Facility Plan has been written for maintaining and repairing school buildings and grounds. The plan makes a commitment to keep district facilities in excellent condition and make prudent use of taxpayer resources. The school budget allocates $150,000 per year from the increase in the operating levy referendum to the facility plan as was the commitment approved by voters in the Fall 2011. This commitment, added to the existing $150,000 per year from the Deferred Maintenance Budget, permits the district to spend $300,000 per year on facility maintenance and repair.
The District Facilities page includes a five year list of projects for each school using the $300,000 per year. It also includes information on the Safe Schools Budget, Annual Building and Grounds Repair and Supply Budget and Bond Budget. The project list and budget will be reprioritized annually. Projects may be delayed while others completed earlier and new projects may be added. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jim Behle, Superintendent.
The St. Michael-Albertville School District has the following Minnesota Reading Corps positions available for the 2012-2013 school year beginning August 1st: Applications are submitted online to Minnesota Reading Corps. (See below for the MRC website.)
As a Reading Corps Member, you'll receive extensive training, support, and professional development opportunities. In addition, you'll receive a modest living stipend, an education award, and may be eligible to receive other benefits. It is your chance to serve in your community, connect with students, and create lasting change – both in your life and a young child's life.
To read more about the program, including full position descriptions and to apply, visit http://www.minnesotareadingcorps.org/get-involved/become-a-member.
Questions? Contact recruitment@mnedc.org or 866-859-2825.
Congratulations to the STMA Girl's Basketball Team on their 8AAAA Section Championship. The girls will now play Eastview at 12 PM on Wednesday, March 14th at the Target Center in the first round of the state tournament.
Go Knights!
While Minnesota science scores remain flat, STMA students’ scores are pulling away from their state peers. MCA-II Science scores for STMA tenth grade students showed 61.4% were proficient compared to 53.8% for their Minnesota peers. The 7.6% difference compared to 1.2% last year ranked tenth grade students in the top 25% of students proficient in Minnesota. The results mirror the recent ACT scores for STMA graduates who scores ranked above Minnesota and the nation.
Read more in the full article.
Minnesota students, including those in STMA, are among the best in the nation when it comes to ACT scores. The STMA Class of 2011 scored an average of 22.9 out of a possible 36, matching the Minnesota state average score. The average statewide score is unchanged from last year and is nearly two points above the national average of 21.1. Students were tested in subjects including English, Reading, Math and Science.
ACT scores for STMA graduates have consistently increased over the last five years on each of the four tests and composite categories. STMA scores exceed the state and national average in Math and Science.
Read more in the full article.