Announcements
Chatfield High School Daily Announcements
Tuesday, January 12
Day: 77
DL – Day
Middle School Day: 2
“Accept no one’s definition of your life, define yourself.”-Harvey Fierstein
All Student Announcements (7-12):
Pandemic-EBT Benefits for Families: Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may be eligible for Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) to purchase food for days they are not in the school building. The application is on the Parent Portal of your JMC Account. Questions please visit Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) / Minnesota Department of Human Services (mn.gov)
Attention 7-12 Students: During the regular school day, students need to enter and exit the building by the Main Office for safety and security purposes.
For your convenience, the front entryway to the high school is open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday thru Friday for you to drop off and pick up items for school.
All classes will be meeting every day and the regular daily schedule will be followed.
Student Success Wednesday, January 13 2021
a. There will be no new instruction or assignments except as determined by the instructor for CIS and AP (College Level Classes) only.
b. The Purpose of Student Success Wednesday is to help all students be successful by improving their academic performance.
c. Teachers and staff will be providing individual and small group tutoring sessions by in-person, Zooms or emails. This will also be a time for students to have increased connections with teachers and staff. Please contact a teacher or staff member if you would like to set up a session. There be some organized ways for students to connect with each other through in-person, Zooms and/or emails. Please contact Mrs. Duxbury if you have some ideas for students to be able to connect.
d. Students that are contacted by a teacher to set up a required tutoring session must attend or their absence will be unexcused. This will be for students that are in jeopardy of failing a course(s). Students and parents can also make this request.
e. For those students that are not required to come in there is no attendance requirement, but all students are encouraged to take part in sessions with their teachers and the student sessions lined up by Mrs. Duxbury.
Art Club Members: We are going to meet via Zoom on Thursday, 1/14/2021 from 3:20-4:20. Bring your art supplies to create on your own at home. E-mail Ms. Potter if you’d like the Zoom link (it’s the same as last week).
Delta will be shining our Student Spotlight on two students from each grade every month. Check out January’s students on the Chatfield Public Schools Facebook page, the Chatfield Delta Instagram page, and posted by the cafeteria in the high school.
January Student Spotlight:
Jack M. 12th
Breya K. 12th
Abbi G. 11th
Treyton L. 10th
Josie K. 10th
Chloe B. 9th
Nick L. 9th
Ella B. 8th
Jovie D. 7th
Maddex L. 7th
Threads Custom Apparel is excited to share that we have a Chatfield Basketball online store setup and open for business. 10% of each purchase will be donated back to the program. Store deadline is set for Wednesday, Jan. 20 in an effort to get everything done in a timely manner. This store includes Chatfield Basketball, Lady Gopher and Gopher Fan apparel and accessories for unisex, ladies and youth sizing.
https://chatfieldbasketball2021.itemorder.com/sale
Senior High Announcements (9-12):
The senior class trip for March 17-21, 2021 has been cancelled.
Attention Seniors! While this school year looks a little different than what we're used to, Jostens is here to help you celebrate your graduation in style. TWO WAYS to view and order Class of 2021 products: 1. Go to Jostens.com or 2. Packets of information/order forms can be picked up in the HIGH SCHOOL FRONT ENTRANCE. ALL ORDERS online and hardcopy order forms are due no later than Friday, January 22! You can turn the hardcopy order forms into Julie or Christy in the front office. This information was also sent to student/parent emails.
January 21st it the last day for all 9-12 grade block classes.
Juniors: Reminder to turn in your Mulch fundraising order form and money ASAP! Orders are now past due.
👨🎓 2021 CHS Seniors 👩🎓 Checkout these senior shirts available in long and short sleeves! Order online at our website! https://www.biggirlstickers.com/product/2021-chs-senior-shirts/
Counselor News:
Spring enrollment is still open!
Local 49 and Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA) have partnered together to offer a unique opportunity for high school students to complete online elective courses that are designed to introduce students to the heavy equipment industry. These courses are available to any high school student grades 9th – 12th enrolled in a Minnesota school district.
For more information visit https://local49.org/operating-engineers-career-pathway.../ or e-mail Sshoemaker@mnva.org for direct enrollment questions.
The USDA has two Scholars programs that offer scholarships for students seeking a bachelor’s degree at an eligible 1890 and 1994 Land-Grant Universities in the field of agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or other related. High school and current college students are eligible to apply for these two programs which provide full tuition, fees, books, room and board, and a summer internship which may convert to full-time employment with USDA after graduation.
The deadline to apply for both scholarships is January 31, 2021. Questions should be directed to the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement at 202.720.6350.
Below are the online links to the programs and applications:
USDA 1890s Scholars Program: https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/1890s-program
· 2021 USDA/1890 National Scholars Program High School Application
· 2021 USDA/1890 National Scholars Program College Application
USDA 1994s Scholars Program: https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/1994-program
· 2021 USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program High School Application
2021 USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program College Application
Middle School Announcements (7-8):
Breakfast:
Classic Café: Cheeseburger on a Bun
Diner:
Grab & Go: Turkey Deli Sandwich
Extra Curricular Activities:
Friday, January 15th
5:00 Varsity and JV wrestling at Goodhue (KW the third team)
GO GOPHERS!