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Paramount 2021 HS Art Competition & Exhibition Awards
The results are in...and ZHS had 2 artists who received awards!
Senior Grace Baker's "Hearts" stoneware received a 4th Place 3D Award...and $100.00.
Sophomore Ashley Gruwell's "Serenity" acrylic on masonite received a 1st Place Emerging Artist Award, given by the AAUW (American Association of University Women). Ashley received $250.00 as part of the award.
Congratulations to Grace and Ashley and to all of the student artists who represented ZHS so well! We are Thunder proud of all of you!!
GRANITE RIDGE VISUAL ART FESTIVAL... ZHS ARTWORKS AND AWARDS
Treat yourself to a look at the artworks created by talented ZHS student artists and shared at the Granite Ridge Art Show! Simply click on the provided link below. You will note that a large number of ZHS student artists received awards for their artworks, including Honorable Mention (Brielle Decker-Nordstrom, Logan Johnson, Ashley Gruwell [2], Rebekah Anderson, Lylli Hakola; Excellence (Kat Lawliss, Anson Cannon, Ryan Reinking) and Superior (Brielle Decker-Nordstrom) ratings; and All-Conference honors (All-Conference 2nd Place - Grace Baker, Thomas Katter, Alex Schablitsky), All-Conference 1st Place (Lindsay Schwinghamer), All-Conference 2nd Place Overall (Lylli Hakola [2]). And...the Granite Ridge Conference Visual Arts PEOPLE'S CHOICE Award for 2021...chosen by the students...goes to ZHS junior Brielle Decker-Nordstrom for her colored pencil on paper artwork entitled "A Less Murderous Hornet" (last slide on show). Congratulations to all student artists who entered artworks in the show and to their inspiring and excellent teachers and mentors, Mrs. Kryduba and Ms. Zahn! Enjoy the show!!
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ATHENA, EXCEL and AAA HONORS
Congratulations to these students who have shown excellence in the classroom and in athletics and/or arts. Athena recipient (best overall female athlete) - senior Miranda Schwieger! EXCEL AWARD - juniors Abigail Larson and Gavin Neubauer! AAA AWARD - seniors Ella Haas and BJ Hoerr! THUNDER PROUD...we are...of ALL of you!!!
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SOFTBALL STANDOUT
Congratulations to senior Ella Haas, selected as an Athlete of the Week by the Star Tribune! As shared by Coach Zahn, "Ella has been an offensive powerhouse and led us defensively from the shortstop position this season, so it's a well-deserved honor!"
And...Ella was also selected for the All Star Series to wrap up her high school career! This team will feature the top senior softball players in the state. Way to go, Ella!
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CHOIR HONOR for Sophomore Gretchen Mattson
Congratulations to Gretchen Mattson for her selection a Minnesota All-State Choirs alternate! We are Thunder proud of, and for you, Gretchen!! Shown here is Gretchen, working with accompanist and caring mentor Ms. McDonald.
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Another Crazy Day in May 2021
As shared by teacher Mrs. Gohman..."'A cold rainy day didn't stop Mrs. Gohman's class from taking a break." Students Devyn Carlson, Sterling Wold, Rylan Casey, Henry Hoffman and Preston Martin made the best of the day...including getting in their mask break. Creative and fun! Way to go, students!!
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From the Health Office….
Beat the Rush - Get your Student’s
Sports Physicals and Immunizations
In preparing for the 2021-2022 school year, it is important to complete the appropriate medical information for your child as soon as possible. Immunization and sport physical dates that the school has received for your child are posted on Parent Portal. Immunization requirements reflect the current school year only which are posted on July 1st of each school year.
Please note: Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) and Meningococcal vaccines are required for beginning 7th grade, and a Meningococcal booster is required for 12th graders.
For requirements and appropriate forms to be completed by your medical provider, please refer to the Health Services webpage.
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ISD 728 CTE MAY NEWSLETTER
Shared by District CTE...Career & Technical Education...Coordinator Amy Lord
This year has been challenging for everyone. The pandemic has changed the world of work and the world of education. ISD 728 continues to find creative ways to provide alternative options for students who are exploring careers. Here is a great example:
Job Shadowing Day for Juniors was not the same this year. Rogers High School started this event several years ago, and it was adopted by Elk River last year with plans to start next year at Zimmerman. This year Rogers’ juniors completed a project in their English class. They watched the “What’s Next After High School” video, completed an interest assessment on the RoadTrip Nation app or watched a video about Construction Careers and reflected on their results with several assignments and activities. This was obviously not as valuable as students going out and job shadowing with our local employers, but it did provide them the chance to better understand their interests and future opportunities. In addition to connecting students to their interests, empowering them to explore those interests is critical to giving students ownership of their education. As a way to assist with the exploration component, students and parents were provided resources to set up and complete an optional in-person job shadowing experience on their own time.
Student Success Story
CTE Teachers and Work Based Learning Coordinators provide hope and resources. Below is an email exchange with a mother and her son who is a senior and a manufacturing intern.
Jared and Gwen,
I had a great conversation with Jared and wanted to pass on a little information. Jared indicated he might like to go into Architecture. Below is a Public (Cheaper) & Private (More Expensive) program that can offer tours.
Anoka Tech is offering IN-PERSON tours, Just call (763) 433-1100 Video about the program
Dunwoody is private with an on-campus open house. - Tim Hahn
Mr. Hahn- Thank you so much for encouraging Jared on his path. Before your first email I thought he was not going to go to college. Now it seems that architecture is where his interest lies. He is interested in the Anoka Technical College program. We are going to check it out. Again thank you for all your help. - Gwen
*Dunwoody is having a Career Exploration Event June 15, 2021 for high school students, w/ Free Food Trucks.
Requests & Events
Are you hiring?
We have a solution and would love to work together to see how we can keep our talented students in our communities.
I get phone calls and emails almost daily in May and June from employers asking how to attract and hire seniors after graduation. This year is no different. Honestly, I think I have seen an increase, as employers are struggling to find motivated, hardworking employees. Often seniors have a plan in place by May/June and it is too late to recruit them. We would recommend that you look at our sophomores and juniors.
Summer employment is a great place to start and you need to work with us NOW before students have left for summer vacation. In the fall, we can then work with you to develop internships for these students to stay on part-time, earn high school credits and continue to build employability and technical skills on the job.
This is a great way to develop successful internship programs and your future workforce. Please email me at amy.lord@isd728.org if you are interested in Summer Help and CTE Internships.
Providing opportunities for students to explore and try out careers and learn from industry professionals can have a profound effect on those students’ lives. They not only help students recognize otherwise unknown career options but also help them make informed education and career decisions.
Recognition & Thank You!
Thank you to all the employers and MUCA for the Trades Show and Tell
It was a great experience for almost 200 students, parents, and career-seeking adults that were able to talk to local employers, union training centers and colleges about careers and futures in the trades. They had great hands-on activities, from operating equipment to moving huge tires around, simulators, laying bricks and more. Great information was also shared about wages, benefits, education requirements, and training and hiring opportunities.
Thank you Nelson Nursery for supporting Zimmerman High School’s Welding Class
Stop out at Nelson Nursery and check out all the great creations you can purchase. All profits will go back into the CTE Welding Program at ZHS, an example of starting small with a student-led business to support future students and programs in the trades.
Please email amy.lord@isd728.org if you would like to be added or removed from this distribution list.
