Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASPs) are coming up soon. 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.
Congratulations to the AHS Jazz Band for a qualifying for the Iowa Jazz Championships and a great performance! Learn more by reading the graphics or the link to the PDF.
View PDF- https://5il.co/2htzp
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!
National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who are dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. Thank you to Ms. Welle and the library paraprofessionals who support our students & encourage their growth in reading!
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is observed annually on the first Wednesday of April. Today we'd like to take a moment and thank ALL of our wonderful paraprofessionals and recognize the positive impact they have on our students!
Best wishes to the AHS Jazz Band as they perform at the Iowa Jazz Championships in Ames today!
AHS May Term days are coming up on May 20 & 21! You can find the course book by following the link and select "More"
https://www.algona.k12.ia.us/o/algonahs
Mr. Carter would like to share a message regarding tax rates, proposed taxes and our current Field House Project. Click on the link below to watch the video.
https://youtu.be/S0XAPfT39ME
Algona CSD is going to cancel school for today, March 26th.
Algona CSD will be two hours late today, March 26th.
Reminder! There will be no classes held at ACSD from March 27-April 1. Classes resume April 2nd. Enjoy your break!
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASPs) are coming up soon. Each building works to make a schedule for times to test while trying to not disrupt the normal school schedule. Please prioritize attendance during the days of testing. Completing make-up tests in different locations and at different times from peers is not the best setting for students to show what they know. Try to not schedule appointments or activities for days when your child(ren) will be testing.
https://youtu.be/90h9p5b7vUQ
On March 26, Mr. Jacobson will be having a meeting for families with students in grades 6-11 to discuss a variety of topics, but namely the new scheduling platform that ACSD will be utilizing next year. See the graphic or PDF for more information.
View PDF- https://5il.co/2h1ha
Please see the graphic or PDF with information regarding the next Driver's Ed course.
View PDF- https://5il.co/2grgl
Here are the numbers to call when your student needs to be absent-
Bertha Godfrey Elementary..................(515) 295-3586
Bryant Elementary.................................(515) 295-7773
Lucia Wallace Elementary.....................(515) 295-7296
Algona Middle School..........................(515) 295-7207
Algona High School..............................(515) 295-7207
ACSD is hiring elementary teachers! Follow the link to learn more or apply! Contact Mrs. Schutjer for more information.
https://www.algona.k12.ia.us/page/employment
**While you're there, check out other positions also available!
The Algona VIPs are currently running their cheesecake fundraiser! Contact any 5th - 12th Grade Music student to purchase. Sales will continue until March 12th with pick up on April 9th, 3:30pm-5:30pm at the PAC. Thank you so much for supporting our amazing Music Programs!
Enjoy a few highlights from the AHS Dance Team's Spring Show by viewing the graphics or the link to the PDF!
PDF- https://5il.co/2flkv
Check out the graphics for two events coming up from the Kossuth County Extension-
This Thursday, February 29 is the Mental Health Concert, which will feature student performances, a bake sale and information regarding mental health services available in our area. Performances start at 7:00pm in the Wilcox PAC.
