The VIP's would like to invite any music parent to their meeting this Thursday evening. The VIP's help support the music programs here at Algona K-12th grade. If you are interested in seeing what they are all about please consider attending.
The next Paw Club meeting will be tonight at 7:00 PM at Lucia Wallace.
Reminder- There is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, April 19th due to staff development.
Sleep and nutrition can have a huge impact on your child’s ability to focus and retain information. One of the most helpful things parents and adults can do is focus on supporting these basic needs. Well-balanced meals and a regular and consistent sleep schedule can really help your child succeed in the classroom everyday but especially during the times of state testing. On test days, it is vitally important to make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and begins the day full of energy. Drinking water in the morning is a great way to start the day and can remind students to bring a water bottle to school to stay hydrated and alert throughout the testing sessions.
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASPs) are coming up soon. Some students can become anxious in the weeks or days before testing but a little encouragement from adults around them can go a long way in helping students walk into testing days feeling confident. Confidence can have a huge effect on how students perform. Ask your child what they are doing in class and how confident they feel about their work. Offer praise to your child when they feel confident and encourage them to continue to be excited about their success with new concepts or skills. Similarly, if your child is telling you they are struggling with a concept, topic, or skills, point out the progress they are making and positively encourage them to continue working—never give up on your learning!
Last week members of the 6-12 TAG program and AMS Jazz Choir were able to attend a performance of "The Lion King" at the Des Moines Civic Center! Check out the video recap here- https://youtu.be/z2zQ_ytJsBs
Reminder- Thursday, April 6th is a FULL DAY of school due to earlier weather interruptions. There is NO SCHOOL Friday, April 7th or Monday, April 10th.
The boys track meet at Eagle Grove tonight has been postponed
The girls track meet at Clear Lake tonight has been cancelled
The AHS Jazz Band will be performing at the Iowa Jazz Championships today on the ISU campus! They perform at 11:30. Congratulations and best of luck!
The Iowa High School Model United Nations held their 2023 spring conference at UNI last week. Watch the video to view highlights of that event. Congratulations to all those who participated!
View video- https://youtu.be/F9pTHBMi0yQ
The Kindergarten Concert is tomorrow night at 7:00 PM in the Wilcox PAC. We hope to see you there!
A message from Megan Rasmussen (from 11:31 AM) regarding State Science Fair-
If your parents have not left Algona or are just a little way from Algona please tell them to turn around. Science fair is ending soon to insure students get home safely. We will take you home on the bus if you your parent cannot get here by noon.
Reminder- No School April 7th or 10th! Enjoy your time off!
Nominations are open for the Class of '79 Teacher of the Year Award. You can read the requirements by visiting the PDF linked below and nominate at~
- www.algona.k12.ia.us/o/algonacsd/page/class-of-79-teacher-of-the-year-award
Press Release PDF- https://5il.co/1rqe3
The AHS Drama department will present "The Play That Goes Wrong" on Saturday, April 1st at 7:00 PM & Sunday, April 2nd at 4:00 PM in the Wilcox PAC. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students.
The next edition of "Classroom Spotlight" is available! Check out what's happening in Mrs. Sheryl Carroll's classroom!
View PDF- https://5il.co/1rf16
Congratulations to those AHS music students who participated in the IHSMA State Solo/Ensemble Festival on Saturday! The event was held in Spencer and included around 45 of our music students.
Elijah Carr, a 3rd grader, was chosen as the Lucia Wallace Hy-Vee KidFit All-Star for our squat challenge! He was honest about the 65 squats he did and he worked hard to do them properly. Congratulations Elijah!
A note from Mr. Cater- With the 2 Hour Late Start on Thursday, March 23rd, our students are not on schedule to attend school the required 1080 hours. However, we only need to make a small adjustment to allow us to reach that number. On Thursday, April 6th, students will be dismissed at our normal dismissal times rather than one hour early as we posted on our original calendar.
Thanks you for your continued support and flexibility!
Joe Carter -- Superintendent
