SOAR Academy Premieres with 'Jungle Book' Thursday Night

The SOAR Arts Regional Program, fresh off its successful first-ever show last summer, is premiering its new children's academy with a presentation of Disney's "The Jungle Book."

SOAR Academy Premieres with 'Jungle Book'

The SOAR Arts Regional Program, fresh off its successful first-ever show last summer, is premiering its new children's academy with a presentation of Disney's "The Jungle Book."

Every community needs its "Bare Necessities." An introduction of children to the arts, a St. Michael-Albertville group, should be one of them. SOAR Arts Regional Program has developed SOAR Academy, a theater program for kids that keeps young actors, actresses and stage production crew involved from the moment they enter the theater.  With SOAR Academy’s first production, "The Jungle Book Kids," STMA residents can join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. The play is specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all of the favorite Disney tunes, like “The Bare Necessities,” and “I Wan’na Be Like You.”  "The Jungle Book Kids" …

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St. Michael Catholic School Announces Second-Quarter Honor Roll

More than 80 students made the lists for "A" and "B" honor roll.

  St. Michael Catholic School students named to the honor roll for second quarter were announced Wednesday. Students named to the “A” honor roll are: Kallyn Amundson, Annie Brenny, Molly Brenny, Isabella Dorval, Sam Dierberger, Samantha Duerr, Claire Fredrickson, John Gerads, Joe Herbst, Michael House , Josh Kainz, Devin Klein, Mitch Kowalke, Cecilia Miller, Val Nagengast, Sisi Nesser, Andrew Nietfeld, Valerie Noel, Sam Patton, Jordyn Robeck, Kallie Salen, Anastasia Setter, Emmaly Smith, Courtland Wellnitz, Allie Zipp  Students named to the “B” honor roll are:  Tanvi Abraham, Dylan Anderson, Brett Barbeln, Arinda Barthel, Jonathan Benusa, Michael Benusa, Eric Berning, Reed Brown, Blake Browning, Luke Browning, Danay Dehmer, Mitchell Dickie…

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St. Michael Catholic School Participates in National Catholic Schools Week

The school hosted daily activities around the theme, "Catholic Schools Aim Higher."

  St. Michael Catholic School students participated in National Catholic Schools Week by writing letters to soldiers, donating items and visiting with community members. The activities kicked off Sunday with a mass and open house. The theme this year at St. Michael was "Catholic Schools Aim Higher" along with the national theme, "Catholic Schools Raise the Standards." Each day of the week included a specific theme and activities to match it: The activites end Friday with "Catholic Schools Aim Higher with Our Staff and Volunteers," when students and staff will "dress their best" and attend mass. Mass intentions will include St. Michael Catholic School’s gratitude to their volunteers and all those who support the school. "The 2013 theme …

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St. Michael Catholic School Responds to Sandy Hook Shooting

School administration issued a statement Sunday night on how it is responding to the national tragedy.

  Prayer and safety will be of the utmost concern Monday at St. Michael Catholic School. In the wake of a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT that left 20 children and six adults dead, the weekend brought national mourning and prayers for those impacted. St. Michael area residents expressed their words of support over the weekend. St. Michael Catholic School Principal Jenny Haller issued a letter to parents Sunday night informing them of the school's plans and intentions as students return to school Monday. "We want you to know what we have done and will be doing at school to address this event," Haller wrote. "We did not make any announcements on Friday regarding the shooting in hopes that your family would be able to …

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St. Michael Catholic School to Start 2 Hours Late

Preschool will also begin two hours late Monday, Dec. 10, but preschool "Stay and Play" and "Kids Club" programs will be open normal hours unless school is cancelled.

St. Michael Catholic School's preschool through eighth grade will begin two hours late Monday, according to its website, due to the winter blizzard. St. Michael Public Schools will also open two hours late. Buses will pick up students two hours later than the usual schedule. Preschool will open at 9:30 a.m. and be in session until 11:00. Preschool "Stay and Play" and "Kids Club" programs will be open normal hours unless school is cancelled. If the school is announced closed, childcare programs close as well. Advanced band students will not meet Tuesday morning.   "Be sure to bring all of your outdoor gear this week so you can play in the snow at recess!" states the school's website.

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St. Michael Catholic School Announces First-Quarter Honor Roll

The Middle Level at St. Michael Catholic School has released its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2012-2013 school year.

Students named to the “A” honor roll are: Kallyn Amundson, Annie Brenny, Molly Brenny, Isabella Dorval, Sam Dierberger, Samantha Duerr, Nicholas Eicher, Kayla Fairburn, John Gerads, Michael House, Amrit Johal, Josh Kainz, Devin Klein, Mitch Kowalke, Kyle Kucera, Mary Kate Lewis, Cecilia Miller, Sisi Nesser, Andrew Nietfeld, Valerie Noel, Christopher Nygard, Laura Panuska, Sam Patton, Jordyn Robeck, Kallie Salen, Emmaly Smith, Courtland Wellnitz, Allie Zipp  Students named to the “B” honor roll are: Tanvi Abraham, Dylan Anderson, Megan Baldwin, Brett Barbeln, Arinda Barthel, Jonathan Benusa, Michael Benusa, Eric Berning, Nicholas Berning, Luke Browning, Danay Dehmer, Mitchell Dickie, TJ Duerr, Dylan Eddy, Grange Farr, Claire Fredrickson, …

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Wolf Hunting, Alcohol and an Unruly Carnival: Feedback Friday

The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between Sept. 21 and Sept. 27.

Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments that appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Richfield, Shakopee, Plymouth, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. (The comments below are not meant to reflect the opinions of Patch or its staff.) *** Wolf Advocates File Lawsuit Against DNR Conservation groups are hoping to prevent the opening of wolf hunting and trapping seasons this fall. Shannon Reiter agrees with the lawsuit: How is it that the DNR can skirt all the rules to make this happen? Killing wolves …

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PHOTO: St. Michael Catholic School at the Minnesota Twins Game

Over 200 staff and students were at the Sept. 14 Twins Game to sing the National Anthem.

Over 200 staff and students were at the Sept. 14 Minnesota Twins game to sign the National Anthem. "We had a great time and the kids did a great job," principal Jenny Haller said after the game.

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St. Michael Catholic School Kids To Sing At Friday's Twins Game

For the second year in a row, St. Michael Catholic School students have the opportunity to sing the National Anthem on Target Field.

For the second year in a row, St. Michael Catholic School students have the unique opportunity to sing the National Anthem on Target Field. Two hundred and twenty students from the school will travel by bus to Target Field and sing. "A parent initiated the event last year and since the group did a good job they were invited back," Principal Jenny Haller said earlier this week. The Twins play the White Sox Friday night with the game starting at 7:10 p.m.

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