Algona Middle School

The AMS Color Run is this Friday, May 19th with registration starting at 5:00 PM. The event will start at the gravel lot West of the high school.

Today's "Classroom Spotlight" features the Entrepreneur unit from Ms. Berte's 8th Grade Living Skills class. View PDF- https://5il.co/1u6f5

Please see the graphic or link to PDF for information on summer driver's education courses. View PDF- https://5il.co/1u66j

On Tuesday, May 10, the 3-8 TAG students had a showcase of their work for friends & family. Lots of interesting, creative and well thought out projects. Congratulations to those students for all their hard work!

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Please take a moment and thank our teachers & staff for the outstanding work they do each and every day!

The AMS Bands will have their final concert of the year on Monday, May 8th at 7:00 PM in the Wilcox PAC. The 5th, 6th, 7/8 concert bands and the 7/8 jazz band will be performing.

Happy May Day! The last day of school is May 26th with an 11:30 dismissal. This is a change from the original calendar due to previous weather interruptions.

Happy May Day! The last day of school is May 26th with an 11:30 dismissal. This is a change due to previous weather interruptions.

Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASPs) start this week! Be sure to offer encouraging words as they leave you for the day. Let them go into the week excited, energetic, and full of confidence!!

Linked below is a video to help parents guide their children to great habits as we approach ISASPs next week! https://youtu.be/4mXAkcvMPls

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.

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.

Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASPs) are coming up soon. Please prioritize attendance during the days of testing. Try to not schedule appointments or activities for days when your child(ren) will be testing.

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