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March 2015 • Issue 2
INSIDE
PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
CALENDAR
MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENTS
HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS
STUDENT FEATURE
ST. PAUL ART AND EVENTS
Evelyn Speers performs at the Winter Arts and Performance Show
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Dr. Valerie Littles-Butler
Principals Message
With spring around the corner, Creative Arts
is preparing for a lot of exciting events and
projects. Some of these events include spring
concerts, performances, art displays, and of
course, graduation!
It has been a busy winter as well. Our 6th and
7th grade students demonstrated their learning
through displays, websites, and performances
for their Minnesota History Day projects. We
celebrated our High School students’ talents as
they put on a great performance in February
at the Wellstone Center. Performance Night
highlighted their musicianship, dance skills,
and artistic ability. Many students have also
submitted artwork to contests, while others
have auditioned for the spring Honors Concert
here in Saint Paul.
Our Leadership Team continues initiating
partnerships with local businesses and
arts organizations that support student
learning during the day, while also providing
opportunities for students to engage with their
community beyond the school day. The Mobile
Jazz Project, Crack the Page Artist Workshop,
Flint Hills International Children’s Festival,
Breakthrough Twin Cities, Young Artists Initiative,
and the Optimist Oratorical Contest are just a
few organizations that are providing ways for
our students to share and develop.
Spring also means we start thinking ahead
to next school year. We are excited for our
remodeling to be completed, including our
new auditorium, new dance studio, and
renovated second and fifth floors. Our offices
will transition to the first floor over Spring Break,
and we will begin acclimating students to
some of those new routines.
Teachers and administrators are busy
putting the final touches on plans for 201516 course offerings. Look for additional
information about this process in early May.
CALENDAR
March 18
Daytime Music Dept. Concert
March 24 / 3-7 p.m.
Parent, Teacher Conferences
April 3
Spring Break
April 14
Honors Concert & Art Exhibition
April 24-26
Saint Paul Art Crawl
May 20-22
Spring Musical Annie
June 2
Graduation
News and Events
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
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PAC meets monthly from
6-7:15 pm Light snacks provided
March 2015
Hello,
My Name is Dan Feidt, a parent of a 9th grader and a member
of the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). We are all aware our
school building has been going through major reconstruction,
and this will continue throughout the summer. Since Creative
Arts School has become the sole occupant of this building, it too,
is going through some major reconstruction so that the outcome
of each student’s success reflects the goals and mission of this
school setting.
PAC has been active this year reviewing the schools’ Mission
Statement, goals, policies and procedures, academic
programs and school activity options for all grade levels,
and now we are in the process of putting forth our vision
for the next five years.
Why are redoing this as a parent group? I can speak as a Parent.
We as a committee want our students to graduate with a solid
academic foundation, multiple experiences in the area of our
child’s particular Art area, solid preparation for secondary
academics, and a successful long-term occupation in their
choice of Arts.
At this point in time, the PAC could benefit from greater representation from parents of students at all grade levels at Creative Arts.
As a parent of a 9th grader I am finding myself having to speak
to vision choices for grade levels of 6-8 and the upper grades.
I feel I might not be able to speak to future of your child’s
education. Please consider joining the conversation to lend your
perspective and insight about your student’s education. PAC
would like to have at least 2 to 3 parents for each grade level. If
we can achieve this goal, just think what we can do for the
success of all students attending Creative Arts School!
Middle School Students in Miss Jacalin Sall’s
art class tackle paper and glue as they
work on projects in the flexible space at
Creative Arts Secondary School.
Your thoughts and perspective will add to the future
success of Creative Arts Secondary School.
Next PAC meet is Monday, April 6,from 6-7:15 pm
(you can always check the school calendar online).
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Creative Arts Band, Orchestra and Choir
March 17
The Creative Arts Secondary
School Band, Orchestra and
Choir Students performed a
midday show for students and
families. The music classes showcased Middle School and High
School, beginning, intermediate
and advanced music students.
Students performed in mixed
groups and interpreted modern
as well as classical numbers
for a receptive and engaged
audience.
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Middle School
News and Events
Middle School Physics Force Show
February 23
The Creative Arts Middle School students were
treated to a fun filled afternoon by the University of
Minnesota Physics Force group. The Physics Force is
a K-12 outreach program through the University
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of Minnesota. A program’s greatest success
is generating an interest in science in K-12
students. We go above and beyond to educate
and entertain. Physics Force does things on a
grand scale to bring excitement and wonder
to the thousands of students who attend
our shows every year.
History Day Competition
Creative Arts Students participate in the Regional History Day
competition that will be held at Harding High School.
Alee Xiong, Dinh Lor Avery Heeringa
Joseph Thao, Yechang Thao
Padra Lor
Emilia Nowaczewski, Samantha Wagoner
Havy Nguyen, Nyunt Win
Owen Martineau, Haider Al Bahaderi
Dareales Phillios, Eric webb
Deja Florez-Carabello Mary Thao, Kerrina Thao
William Winget, Leat Yancey Jr. Kanyanee Her
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Dred Scott Decision
Vince Lombardi
The Dakota War of 1862
Sister Elizabeth Kenny
Clara Ueland
U.S. Dakota War
Little Crow and the Dakota War
James J Hill
Malcolm X
General Vang Pao and the Hmong Migration
Beargreease
Pierre de Coubertin and the Olympics
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Congratulations!
to the Honors Art Nominees
Melani Basurto
Paige Graling
Jacquelin Ortega
Gabrielle Ramirez
Haylee Schlax
Bailey Schultz
Julia Schultz
Emerald Smith
Emily Winkelaar
Paige Graling
Melani Basurto
Julia Schultz
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The Ordway will partner with Saint Paul
Public Schools and the Minnesota
Museum of American Art to host the
24th Annual Saint Paul Public Schools
Honors Concert, Performance Art
and Art Exhibition.
The mission of the Honors events is to
provide skilled, creative and talented
young artists in Saint Paul Public Schools
with a professionally produced Concert,
Performance, and Visual Art Exhibition.
Emily Winkelaar
Emerald Smith
Haylee Schlax
Bailey Schultz
Jacquelin Ortega
Event Information
CONCERT & PERFORMANCE ART
Tues. April 14, 2015, at the Ordway
K-8 Showcase: 5:30-6:15pm
Concert & Performance Art: *6:30pm
$5 GENERAL ADMISSION | 651.224.4222
ART EXHIBITION
April 23 – May 3 at the
Minnesota Museum of American Art Project Space
Hours: Thurs 11am-6pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
Exhibition Opening: Thurs, April 23, 5-7pm with a brief program at 5:30pm
FREE ADMISSION | mmaa.org | 651.797.2571
- See more at:
Gabrielle Ramirez
http://www.ordway.org/education/honorsconcert#sthash.6Mzujsvb.dpuf
High School
News and Events
Congratulations!
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Left to Right:
Randi Williams (choir)
Victor McKnight (violin)
Alan Schmitz (trumpet)
Arabella McSwain (choir)
Jaymir Phillips-Hare (choir)
DJ Salsbury (choir) not pictured
To the students who auditioned and were accepted into the District Honors Band, Orchestra and Choir.
Student Profile
Visual Arts
Hannah Opatz
8th Grade • Photography
My name is Hannah Opatz
and I enjoy learning new things
and talking to my friends. My
favorite classes are English,
Global Studies and Digital
Photography, but I mostly like
Digital Photography.
Success in the classroom means
that I complete all my work
and focus on the teacher when
they’re talking. Having my
academic classes are important
because with them I can get
into a good college and they
help me to become smarter. I
think my proudest moment in
school would have to be being
featured in this article.
My advice to other students
is to work hard, focus and to
not slack off. My goal for the
future is to be a successful
photographer and start my own
photography business.
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Art and Performance Night
Wellstone Community Center
Tynesha Ashley, Isabella Christensen, Mariah Franklin, Deondra Johnson, Alyssa Wertman, Jerilyn Sheppheard
Frances Courneya, Isabel Juarez, McKayla Oberdorfer, Heili Trueblood, Zena Vang, Randi Williams, Nattikah Christon
Evelyn Speers Angel Yang
Zella Johnson Tynesha Ashley
Emcee - Faith Christensen
Elizabeth Xiong
Valentine Alsides
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Creative Arts Secondary School parents, staff and friends
celebrated students performing and visual arts talents
showcased at the Wellstone Community Center .
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Gabby Carter-Lofton
Isabella Christensen
Tynesha Ashley
Ally Carr
Angel Yang
Kao Ly Thao
Elizabeth Xiong, Evelyn Speers, Kaelea Monserud, Zella Johnson, Jue Thao, Nick Vigliotti, Diamond Wilson, Angel Yang
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Randi Williams, Maya Lopez, Dyno Thao, Arabella McSwain, Gloria Yang, Savannah Waldo-Okoneski, Emily Xiong
Isabel Juarez, River Zeller, Jerilyn Sheppheard, Aniya Tanner, Alyssa Wertman, Alejandra Hernandez, Mariah Franklin
Hanna Feidt, Lilith Bushway, Hasan Kue, Sophia Lampley, Jaymir Phillips-Hare, Oceanna Love, Francia Perez-Ortega
Hailie Peterson,
Adamari Torrescano-Sanchez,
Mai See Vang & Mai Ger Vang
Frances Courneya
Victor McKnight
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Evelyn Speers, Daniel Torrescano-Sanchez, Adamari Torrescano-Sanchez, Evelyn Speers
DJ Salsbury
Daniel Torrescano-Sanchez
Emmanuel Kandolo
Arabella McSwain
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Student Profile
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My name is Yue Peng and
Band and Art are my favorite
classes. Creative Arts School
is a good place to be,
because it is a place where
I get to understand and learn
new things and it makes me
feel proud when I am
successful in school.
Yue Peng
It is important to show up
to your classes everyday.
My advice to students who
want to succeed in school is
to have good attendance
and to get good grades.
10th Grade • Music
My goal for the future is to
become stronger in what i do
and to be successful in school.
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Congratulations!
Emma Jones for being selected to the
St Paul Jaycess Best 100 Juried Art Exhibition.
The Les Farrington Best 100 Juried Art Exhibition invites Saint
Paul area high school art students, grades 9 through 12, to
submit their original artwork for competition to be judged
by a panel of three jurors from the art community. The Best
100 pieces will be publicly exhibited in the AZ Gallery from
Thursday, March 8, 2012 through Saturday March 31, 2012.
Congratulations Allan!
Allan credits Creative Arts Audio Technology
program, under the guidance of music
production instructor Adam Bucher, for having
given him his start recording and making songs.
Cheers to finding success following your dreams!
©cadex herrera 2015
Former Creative Arts student Allan Kyariga,
aka Allan Kingdom, is a featured vocalist on
the new Kanye West single “All Day”. Last
month, only weeks after visiting Creative Arts
to speak with the Audio class, Allan flew to
London to perform the premier of the new single
with Kanye West and Theophilus London at the
2015 BRIT Awards. Also featured on “All Day” is
non other than music legend Sir Paul McCartney.
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The SNOW QUEEN!
Discover the magic of friendship when YAI presents
The production features an all-youth cast
and crew of more than 30 talented young
people from around the Twin Cities. Directed
by Allison Houston, with Music Direction by
Evan Wilson. Scenic Design is by Benjamin
Lacina, Costume Design by Emily Jannusch,
and Lighting Design by Tony Stoeri. Stage
Management is by Becca Greenstein.
March 20 at 7:30 pm
March 21 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm*†
“Pay-what-you-can” performance
March 22 at 2:00 pm
† ASL-interpreted performance
March 27 at 7:30 pm
March 28 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
March 29 at 2:00 pm
*
Where: The Performance Space at Wellstone Center
• 179 Robie Street East, St Paul, MN 55107
Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors &
$6.00 for students
Tickets can be purchased
online www.youngartistsmn.org or at the
performance.
Seating is general admission.
Contact Information: Benjamin Lacina
612-508-6935 • benjamin@youngartistsmn.org
Darrell Robinson - It has been a
lot of fun working and learning
with the cast and crew of The
Snow Queen. Playing the King
Grin role is both challenging and
exciting. I am proud to be part
of this production. I cannot wait
for opening night to share what I
have learned.
A great big thanks of appreciation to all the staff and students
that helped and contributed to the creation of the newsletter.
Dr. Valerie Littles-Butler
Kara Amundson
Benjamin Lacina
Linda White
Aaron Liebo
Adam Bucher
Alysha Balbo
Amanda Weissner
Anika Stafford
Barbara Ellenbecker
Benjamin Stock
Bill Roppeau
Cadex Herrera
Caleb Chisholm
Christopher Runsewe
Dan Perelstein
Daniel Gerber
Daniel Perelstein
Deanna Henry
Dylan Wakefield-Dagen
Greg Anderson
Heather Stockton
Heidi “Sid” Grassbaugh
Jacalin Sall
James Johnson
James Patterson
Principal
Assistant Principal
Program Manager
Clerk
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Music and Visual Arts
World Language-Spanish
English Language Arts
Counselor
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Head Engineer
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Music
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Guidance Tech
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ELL
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School Nurse
Jamie Albertson
Jenny Wamsley
Jessica Weller
Jill Weiss
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Josie Ahartz
JR Gardner
Kara Noble
Katie Hovde
Kristy Foss
Lona Healam
Lorraine Schwarzrock
Matthew Olson
Mayly Her
Michael Cowan
Miriam Lender
Phillip Clomon
Randy Schutt
Renee Hauwiller
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Richard Anderson
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Shane O’Reilly
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