What if my bus is late ?
If the school bus is more than 15 minutes late , students should return home and call the transportation department at 763-506-1125 .
In a school emergency
During an emergency , or threat of emergency , school officials and law enforcement take specific , planned steps to keep students safe . School and district administration understand that parents and guardians may wish to take their children out of school during these times . Unfortunately , parents ’ desire to take their child may create situations that further complicate an emergency .
If parents or guardians choose to come to school during an emergency , they will not have the kind of access to the school and their students that they are used to . Here is what parents should know :
• Parents should refrain from coming to campus during an emergency , unless asked to do so . The school may close the campus and parking lot to everyone except police , emergency workers and school officials .
• The presence of additional people on or near campus makes it more difficult for police , emergency workers and school staff to do their jobs . Parents who do come to school will have to wait until district and law enforcement officials are certain the situation is safe .
• Until all students and the school building are safe and secure , schools generally do not release students .
• If there is an evacuation of school , all students are moved to a secure , safe location away from school under the supervision of teachers and administrative staff .
• Because of the need to maintain order , school staff may not release students even if parents or guardians have told their children to leave . Students are safer under the supervision of school staff than on their own .
During an emergency , our district puts a priority on providing accurate , timely information as it becomes available . Information is shared via the district website , school websites , social media ( Facebook / Twitter ), e-newsletters , ParentLink phone calls , and local news media . School closings and instructions to parents will be provided through these outlets . The district office at 763-506-1000 also will provide as much information as possible .
Field trips
Teachers may schedule field trips during the year to enhance the educational experience . The classroom teacher or school office will communicate information regarding any organized field trip . Parent consent is needed for a student to attend field trips . If a student is not able to attend a field trip , when possible an alternate educational experience will be provided . If you are unable to fund your child ’ s field trip cost , please contact the school office to discuss a possible solution .
BREAKFAST , LUNCH AND SNACKS Breakfast , lunch and after-school snacks
Good nutrition is an essential part of a good education . It is also critical for proper childhood development . It starts with a good breakfast to give children energy and nutrition for the day . Eating breakfast and lunch makes it easier for students to concentrate on learning , think clearly and be on their best behavior .
The cafeteria is an extension of the classroom . Students are expected to behave properly and obey cafeteria staff .
The Child Nutrition Program follows all USDA guidelines . The office is located at 2727 N Ferry St ., Anoka , and can be reached at 763- 506-1240 .
MEALS ARE NO LONGER FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS . COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS IN ORDER TO QUALIFY .
Paid meal prices for 2022-23 |
Breakfast |
Lunch |
Kindergarteners |
$ 0.00 |
$ 2.55 |
Elementary full pay student |
$ 1.50 |
$ 2.55 |
Secondary full pay student |
$ 1.60 |
$ 2.70 |
Reduced-price student |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Milk |
$ 0.50 |
$ 0.50 |
Meal account management
The Anoka- Hennepin meal system is a prepaid system . All meals and a la carte items are paid for by money deposited in an account before meals are served . There is no fee to make convenient online payments .
Each student uses their student ID number to pay for their breakfasts and lunches . This number will become a student ’ s permanent meal account number as long as they are enrolled in an Anoka-Hennepin school . Please include this number on checks sent for lunch payment .
An online meal account management system allows parents and guardians to view meal account balances , track meal purchase history , setup email alert reminders for low balances , setup automatic payments , make online payments to meal accounts and view account numbers . Click on the “ My Student Information ” icon and click the “ Fee ” button to make meal payments when logged into your parent A-HConnect account . Online payments may be made with a credit or debit card , or direct bank account withdrawal .
Payments can be made 24 hours per day , seven days a week and holidays . An automated phone call is made weekly when a student ’ s account balance is negative .
An A-HConnect parent account is created automatically when a parent enrolls their first student . The same account can be used for all children in a household . Once the account is set up , a message will be sent to your email address ( or home address if you do not include an email address ). Forgotten passwords may be reset by calling 763-506-HELP ( 4357 ) or emailing 506HELP @ ahschools . us
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