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Student Swim squad takes ac- The excited to tion to have get back positive im- into water pact on her after de- community layed start Page 5 QuillFri., Jan. 29, 2021 Vol. 57, No. 4 Page 10 Robbinsdale Cooper High School chs.rdale.org/the-quill 8230 47th Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428 ALSO INSIDE While elementary stu- News SEMESTER TWO STARTS dents are headed back to buildings, secondary WITH DISTANCE LEARNING schools will remain online District, the infection rates are still too high for students to return to buildings. “A transition in learn- AVID staff shifts ing models is dependent on to virtual model several factors, including COVID-19 infection rates AVID students, within our community and staff continue to county. In order to transition work toward de- secondary students to hybrid veloping academic learning, the case rate per skills, preparing 10,000 must be 29 or under; for life in college for in-person learning, the number must be below nine,” Page 2 Burrage said. To put those guidelines into context, the 14-day case News rate for Hennepin Country on January 18 was 35.6 per 10,000. With elementary stu- dents starting in-person learn- ing on January 19, parents had the option to still keep their children at home and use the 281 Distance Learning BARR staff helps School. Elementary parents freshmen succeed also had the option to opt-out Photo by MR. ZUCCOLA their student from riding the Teachers, administra- school bus. This means that tors in the program Although Head Principal Mr. Herman misses seeing students, he said we all must avoid "spreading the virus to others." parents must provide their use data to guide By SANDY VUE Learning Plan,” Robbinsdale fourth and fifth grade students decision to bring those stu- own transportation for their freshmen as they de- Quill staff writer Interim Superintendent Dr. will be starting on February 1. dents back to the COVID-19 student to and from school, velop academic skills, Burrage said. The reason for the dif- infection rates in their area thereby limiting contact with earn class credits Cooper students will re- Even though middle ference between secondary due to virus mitigation efforts people on the bus. These Page 3 main in the Distance Learn- and high school students will and elementary students is that schools can put in place same options will be avail- ing Plus model along with remain in Distance Learning because each level is being for younger students. This able to secondary students if the other Robbinsdale School Plus, the district has been wel- held to different guidelines allowed districts around the and when a shift to in-person District secondary students coming pre-kindergarten and by the state for returning to state to start bringing back el- learning happens at some Opinion as the new semester gets un- elementary school students schools. Minnesota Governor ementary students in January. point in the future. derway. Secondary students back to in-person learning five Tim Walz announced on De- Meanwhile, at the sec- Given the uncertain are sticking with the current days a week. In-person learn- cember 16, 2020 that districts ondary level, the return to timetable for the return of sec- model for health and safety ing for pre-kindergarten, kin- needed to prioritize the return in-person learning is still dic- ondary students, the registra- reasons. dergarten, first grade, second of elementary students to tated by the Minnesota Safe tion deadline for 281 Distance “A model shift at this grade and special education in-person learning. In order to Learning Model Guidance. time does not align with the elementary students started on support that, he said districts In the communities that make SEMESTER TWO goals outlined in the Safe January 19. Meanwhile, third, no longer have to connect the up the Robbinsdale School continues on page 2 Attending class remains critical Local cities welcome their new leaders The realities of dis- tance learning make While the national elections took the spotlight in November 2020, Minnesotans also voted on area mayors, council members it important for all By MAX REKELA-JASPER students to sign in to Quill staff writer their scheduled class- es and stay engaged Change is going to be brought to local cities in Hennepin County as Page 4 new and existing people will take up leadership roles in their cities’ respec- tive offices following the November 3, 2020 elections. In the town of Robbinsdale, Bill Blonigan defeated Wally Langfellow in the mayoral race. Blonigan has served on Robbinsdale’s city council for Variety 40 years and is entering his first term as mayor. According to an interview with CCX Media, Blonigan said he will, “continue supporting great city ser- vices and heighten [Robbinsdale’s] environmental leadership, inclusionary practices and improve city council’s already excellent listening practices.” In New Hope, incumbent candidate Kathi Hemken defeated Jonathan D. London in the town’s mayoral race. Hemken has been mayor of New Hope for 12 years. In an interview with CCX Media, Hemken said she wants to upgrade New Hope’s housing stock. “If elected, I want to continue upgrading our housing stock through the Great season ends scattered site program. I will work to attract more new businesses to [New for Mandalorian Hope], thus increasing our tax base,” Hemken told CCX Media. Photo by MAX REKELA-JASPER As for Crystal, the incumbent mayor, Jim Adams, defeated Steve Ad- Candidate Bill Blonigan emerged victorious in the race for Robbinsdale mayor. In addition to explor- ams. Adams has represented Crystal in the mayor’s chair for two terms now. ing the relationship be- In an interview with CCX Media, Adams said he wants to continue to make Hillen in the Council Member at Large race. Willis has lived in Plymouth tween the title character the city of Crystal “an inclusive community,” “a debt-free community” and since 1971 and is an advocate for parks in Plymouth. In an interview with and Baby Yoda, many “a transparent community.” CCX Media, Willis stated that his first priority is, “maintaining the highest new characters join the Finally, in Plymouth, incumbent candidate Jim Willis defeated Paul quality of public safety services for the benefits of all residents.” show in season two Page 8 College Possible still supporting students during online school Representatives of the college preparation program have adjusted their services to guide Hawks to future success Sports By YORDANOSE MULAT forms,” Darius Watt (12) said. “When I first joined College ting into college, College Possible also supports students Quill staff writer Possible as a junior, I was close to clueless on what I needed throughout their time in college. They continue offering to do next. We got straight into work. They taught me ev- financial aid coaching, helping students register for classes Cooper’s College Possible group has been adjust- erything I needed to know for the ACT and then practiced and guiding students as they navigate college. ing to distance learning in order to continue working a handful of strategies with us to be used on these tests.” One current obstacle to the support College Possible with students who want guidance on the process of Moreover, for high school seniors, College Possible provides has been the pandemic. However, College Pos- getting into college. supports students with all of the various applications and sible has continued to support students virtually. Ms. Mack, Cooper’s high school program coor- forms that need to be completed. “I have monthly Google Meets with my coach Fitness at home dinator, said that College Possible is “a national college “College Possible has helped me and many other and my coach also sends us emails with helpful infor- still a possibility access and success organization” that provides students people with financial aid advice, college applications mation. In my opinion, yes, it is still effective,” Maryfer from low-income family backgrounds with support on and giving guidance throughout the college application Garcia (12) said. From attending Cooper's their route to earning a college degree. College Possible process,” Fatima Arba (12) said. Although college visits have not been feasible during virtual weight room to coaches work with high school juniors and seniors to Another important form during senior year is the the pandemic, College Possible still offers virtual college moving around between get necessary prep for college. In addition, coaches Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). tours. Moreover, Mack said that one-on-one conversa- classes, many means exist work with students after getting into college by guiding College Possible helps with the process of filling out tions with coaches, online ACT practice tests and two for students to stay in shape them through their college journey. this document. monthly newsletters are still being delivered virtually. during distance learning For high school juniors, College Possible helps “My coaches around College Possible have helped The requirements to become part of College Pos- students prepare for the ACT, college essay writing and me with filling out college applications and the dreadful Page 9 finding a best-fit college. FAFSA form,” Watt said. COLLEGE POSSIBLE “College Possible has helped me in multiple After coaching students through their journey of get- continues on page 2 Page 2, The Quill News January 29, 2021 Culture specialists AVID program adjusts to online school keep their focus AVID students, staff continue to work toward developing academic skills, preparing for life in college on equity issues “Moving together through their high school career, students know that Three staff members are I am there for them when they need a tasked with supporting stu- cheerleader or a parent-type figure to re- mind them to do their work and be suc- dents, engaging families cessful,” Lieser said.

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