Coaches Voeks and Heisel announced that our Patriot Math Team completed their season on Tuesday, February 8th with their highest showing ever.  The Patriot Math Team finished second and is now securing their sights on a first place showing for next year.

Seniors: Luke Bonde (Co-Captain) Finished the season in a tie for 10th place individually, Katie Schmalz (Co-Captain), Jordan Cayo, Paige Arvidson, Kia Her, Jinxi Han, Susan Vang, Neng Vang, Lao Lee, Max Cortez, Kari Lewis, Phanit Phoutthaphapone,  Jake Piwko, Sylvia Hill 

Juniors: Nick Barber, Ashley Novitsky, Brianna Ives, Sara Ross, Lauren Ashland,

Sophomores: Luis Biros, Stephen Lurvey, Al Hubbard, Storm Autio, Samuel Ross, Tom Swanson, Bonnsy Vang

Freshman: Kihree Cherry 

See pictures of a Meet here.

Three Patriot Seniors have been nominated for the Athena Award as the Patrick Henry’s outstanding female athlete.  The nominations are: Paige Arvidson, softball and soccer, Kathleen Hill, volleyball and basketball, and Neng Vang, volleyball and badminton.  The winner will be voted on in late February.

Sara Merrill, the 2009 Patrick Henry High School Athena Award Winner, was honored on May 8th at a noon banquet (click here to see pictures).  She was nominated by her soccer coach Craig Teiken.    Here are Sara's accomplishements at Patrick Henry:

• Soccer: 5 year Letter Winner, All Conference, Captain, Team MVP,
• Basketball: 4 year Letter Winner (Sara was injured this basketball season-she had surgery for a torn ACL)

Athena, a Greek goddess of Wisdom and skills was dauntless as she presided over the Parthenon.  She was brave and the essence of all that is noble.  Legend tells us that she possessed the gifts of dignity, power and youth, making her invincible.  That could describe any number of young women in our Senior class, but Sara Merrill '09 was selected as our Athena Award winner for this school year.  This award is given to the outstanding female athlete from our school.  It is based on excellence in individual sports or for participation and accomplishments in team sports.  This award is voted on by the coach of each female athletic team at Patrick Henry High School.   

Kelsey Kutzler '08 won the Athena, See pics of her Athena event here.

Read the May 1st, 2007 Star Tribune article on Athena Award Winner Stefani Zappa '07 here.

Volume II (Second Quarter) Meet Patrick Henry's Leaders of Tomorrow...We Celebrate Our Second Quarter

Click here to see the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll and those students who made .5 or more improvement on their GPA, as well as our Perfect Attenders from 1st Qtr.  Why be perfect?  We know that good attendance = good grades.  Our perfect attenders have an average GPA of 3.28.  Students who miss one or more days have a GPA of 2.52. 

Volume 1 of Meet Patrick Henry's Leaders of Tomorrow...We Celebrate Our First Quarter.   

Consider these issues when preparing for the cold and snow:

Val-o-grams are being sold at lunch and in the mornings and are three for a dollar or fifty cents each.  In the mornings they are sold in the main hallway outside the teacher lunchroom and at lunch they are sold in the lunchroom at both lunches. 

"Hugs" are being given as well...for $ to benefit charity...so come hug your favorite NHS person at lunch and donate to a great cause!

All NHS members are required to attend Wednesday's meeting after school in Ms. Lockart's Room.

If you have any questions about the National Honor Society please contact members of the Executive Council, Ms. Lockhart, or Mr. Owen. President:  Katie Schmalz
Vice-President: Dereck Grunnes
Secretary: Sylvia Hill
Treasurer: Kayla Dimock
Co-Historians: Matthew Aguilar and Kelly Yang
Congratulations and thank you to our '09 - '10 Executive Council

It's coming...our second Annual Community Involvement Day on Friday, February 19th.  We asked students to select from 174 topics of interest.  To see the Student Survey results click here.   Those same topics of interest are ranked in order of preference here.  If you are a parent or community member with an interest in teaching one of these sessions, please contact Mr. Abdullah, Ms. Kinder or Ms. Breedlove.

Mr. Abdullah and Ms. Breedlove were just featured on the District's Channel 15 in their planning process.  See more pictures of last year's Day here:

See Pictures Here:

• Auditorium and Classroom
• Patrick Henry Tumblers
• Community Involvement Classes
• University of St. Thomas Boxing Video
• University of St. Thomas Boxing Slideshow
  

T-shirts $10

Long sleeve T-shirts $15

Sweatshirts start at $25

Sweatpants $20 (buy a sweatshirt and sweatpants and we'll knock $5 off the price....only $40!)

Over 70 gift baskets/boxes/containers were auctioned off at Friday's Holiday on 44th Silent Auction (see pictures here).  Some of the highlighted objects included: Two sets of Timberwolves game tickets, Autographed photos of Adrian Peterson & Chester Taylor, Wine baskets, Tickets to the Orpheum, Ordway, and MN Orchestra,  Autograph Twin's Baseball, Personal Fitness Trainer sessions, Coffee Basket with accessories, MN Saints Baseball tickets, Various baskets created by PHHS students...And much more! We gratefully thank the following businesses and individuals:  MN Orchestra, 45^th Parallel Spirits, Success Personal Training, Ready Meats, MN Zoo, Audubon Coffee Shop, POP!, Jeff’s Bobby & Steve’s Auto World, MN Vikings, MN Twins, MN Timberwolves, Emily’s F & M Café, Inc., Hennepin Theatre Trust, Jackie Ann Hair Stylists, Bibelot, New Hope YMCA, St. Paul Saints, Ordway Theatre, Jessica Jacob (Tastefully Simple), Joe & Mary Warner, Roseanne & Ritzi Hooper, Liz & Dean DeGroot, Mary Jo Wiggen, Mary Mattox, Stacy Bondeson, Lynne Okani, Carol Lein

PHHS Clubs/Groups: Asian Club, 9^th Grade: Teams A, B, & C, Class of 2010, Online Newspaper Club (“Legacy”), HeRobotics Team, FIRST Robotics Team

Come join the Booster Club and make friends and influence people for a lifetime. See our October Meeting Minutes here.  Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 10^th at 6:30 in room 134. We’re meeting on the second Tuesday due to the original date conflicting with Election Day.

New members are always welcome to join the Booster Club.  Last year the Booster Club volunteered to work at a Gopher basketball game and sold approximately $1600 worth of ice cream in approximately 3.5 hours. All proceeds realized by the group were donated to PHHS for various projects (see pictures here).

Parents and Families of 8th Graders (Class of '14):  Choosing a high school is one of the most important decisions that you will ever make. We've arranged this process to be helpful to you:

1. View the Patrick Henry Attendance Area Please note that you can also choose Patrick Henry if you live in the Edison Attendance Area, but must complete an Online High School Request Form by January 31st.
2. View all schools and bus schedules for your home address
3. Complete an Online High School Request Form by January 31st
4. NEW: Currently enrolled Patrick Henry students (does not include non-Minneapolis students) who live outside the Patrick Henry and Edison Attendance Areas should also complete the Online High School Request Form by January 31st. You will receive Metro Bus Cards for the upcoming school year (details to follow).
5. Questions?  Call the Student Placement Office at 668-1840 or Tom Murray at 668-1932.

Everything that you need to know in order to make one of the most important decisions in your life.  We hope that you will decide to choose Patrick Henry. 

We will use the following guidelines for students who need after school transportation:

1. Students living within a mile of Patrick Henry must walk or find their own way home.

2. Students living within eight blocks of a Youth Are Here Bus stop must take that bus.

3.Students living in a suburb, Northeast, or South will still be eligible for tokens.

On Mondays - Fridays the Youth Are Here FREE BUS will pick up students at Main Door 1 (Newton Avenue) at 4:00, 5:20, 6:40 and 8:00 (see Route here).  To ride the bus students must have a completed Registration form. 

Students:  did you know that you can order a Young Adult Order Form for reduced fare ($13.50 per card)? The card is good for 10 rides for local service and must be used for school transportation.  The cost of this card is about half the cost of usual fare.

Fred is going to college.  For his first year, it will cost him $10, 000.  He received a loan for $4, 000, a scholarship for $3, 000, a grant for $2, 000, and has $1, 000 in savings.  If he puts all of this money towards his first year, how much of this will he NOT have to pay back when he is finished with college?

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

·         The answer sheet (any 1/4 or 1/6 of a sheet of paper will do) needs the student’s name, their grade, and the answer in dollar amount. 

• This question, answer, and the winner will be posted in the display case by Door 1.
• Answers should be submitted in Room 106 into the College Knowledge Trivia box.
• Students can only submit answers during NON-CLASS times.  We do not want students leaving class to submit answers.
• Question is announced on 2/3.  Answers due by 2/11.  Winner announced during morning announcements on 2/16.

This was last advisory’s question and the answer.  Please let your students know the answer and the winner,

 Meng Kha 11th grade from Mr. Czarnezki’s advisory!!!

• When you go to college, you choose a main area of study, such as English or Science, and take many classes in this area.  It is called your ___major___ .  You may also have a __minor__, which is another area you may study, but you take fewer classes for it.

Patrick Pearson '09 finished his four year Track career at Patrick Henry at the State Sectional Tournament on May 27th. Check out pictures of the Track team here:

• Distance
• Sprints

See NBC bios here

Here are the dates for the college reps visits to Henry:

• Minnesota State University, Mankato (CAPP Program)
  Wednesday, 2/10 @ 2pm
  CCC room 221
• Grand Canyon University
  Tuesday, 2/16 during lunches
  Lunchroom
• North Central University,
  Wednesday, Feb. 17 @ 1:30pm
  CCC room 221
• Gustavus Adolphus College
  Monday, 2/22 @ 1:15pm
  CCC room 221
• North Hennepin Community College
  Monday, 3/1 @ 9am
  CCC room 221
• Northwestern College March 2nd, 10am  CCC 
• St. Cloud State University
  Wednesday, 3/3 @ 9:30am
  CCC room 221
• Minnesota State University, Mankato
  Thursday, 3/11 @ 1:30pm
  CCC room 221
• U of MN
  Thursday, March 18 @ 1pm
  CCC room 221

Students who are interested in attending a session should come by the CCC to get a pass so they can be let out of class. The Educational Talent Search is an academic support program for first generation/low income high school youths. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is sponsored by Minneapolis Community and Technical College.   ETS assists students who are: -low income and/or first-generation high school students  -committed to graduating high school, pursing a postsecondary education program and committed to Educational Talent Search Program requirements & activities.

ETS provide students assistance with: -academic, vocational & career counseling-assistance to parents in matters to help students educational process

-information on various postsecondary programs (2-4 year colleges/universities)

-referral & resources for ACT & GED preparation

-financial aid assistance

-scholarship assistance

If you were part of the Educational Talent Search program last year or a student who needs help in college prep material (college information, ACT help, financial aid, scholarships, etc.), please stop by and visit your ETS advisor Cha Her in the Career & College Center, Rm. 221 for more information.

On Mondays and Wednesday students that are signed up with College Tutors should be in room 132 after school.

Students please meet with your Program Coordinator/Counselor NOW to complete an After School Application. If you are behind in a credit and haven't filled out an Application just show up on the following days:

• Ms. Herrlin, English (Monday) in Room 223
• Mr. Keller's Social Studies (Tuesday) in Room 223
• Mr. Hoogheem's Science (Wednesday) in Room 223  
• Ms. Cracraft's Math (Thursday) in Room 223
• Ms. Hartman's Health/Phy Ed Class(Monday and Wednesday 7:30 AM)

Click here to download an Application which should be completed with a Counselor or Program Coordinator.

Mastering the ultimate mind game. Chess is one of the world’s most popular games and thanks to YOU it is becoming increasing popular in Minneapolis Public Schools.

It is time to register for the Winter “Check it Out” Chess Tournament on February 13, 2010.  During our Fall competition we had some very interesting matches, with many schools inching their way  to place in the trophy rounds.We are very proud of our students and the skills they have acquired from participating in chess. We look forward to seeing you Saturday, February 13^th. Click here to complete a registration form by February 5th.

Mondays and Wednesdays:  MCA Math Test Prep with Jean Stilwell (Retired Henry Math Teacher) and assistant Avid Tutor Annette Gardner (currently at Olson Middle School).  Students can receive Algebra 1 credit for taking this course.

Tuesdays and Thursdays:  MCA Reading Test Prep with our Kathy Blessing and assistant Avid Tutor Annette Gardner.

Please note that the GRAD Reading (12^th) and GRAD Math (12^th) Retest will begin Monday, November 9^th – Wednesday November 11^th

In mid-January we took on Washburn at home.  We played a great game and you can see the pictures here.

  Click here to see pictures from last year's January Varsity Women's game.

A FREE college strategy seminar for you and your parents.  Uncover the recruiting myths – Learn:

• What To Do: Academics, Training, Nutrition, Promotion & Finances
  How To Do It: Video, Showcases, Private Coaches and Resources
  When To Do It: Strategies, Schedules, and Expectations

Click here to see the upcoming dates of the Seminars.

The Patrick Henry Today section of our Web site is updated at 5:00 PM the night before the actual day that they are read.  Promotions in Patrick Henry Today are read at 8:30 each morning teachers and students in their first hour classroom.  In order to post a promotion about an activity or accomplishment of someone in the Patrick Henry learning community, please read these guidelines:  Posting a promotion In  Patrick Henry Today.   Click here to receive a FREE daily email on the first peak for the top story listed on Patrick Henry Today. Suggestions or comments about our Web site?  Contact Tom Murray (never hurry a Murray) at tom.murray@mpls.k12.mn.us Finally, click here to read why we are enthusiastic supporters of the mission of The African American Registry.