
The final AMS concerts for the year are coming up fast! Thursday, May 8th is the 5-8 Vocal Concert at 7pm and the 5-8 Band Concert will be broken into a 5th & 6th Grade Concert at 6pm and an IBA Send-Off Concert at 7:15pm for the 7/8th Grade Band.


This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and each day we’d like to highlight a different building of teachers. Today we’d like to thank the teachers at Bertha Godfrey for working hard to get our students started on the right path and Bryant Elementary for continuing to build the skills and knowledge our students need to be successful. Thank you!



This weekend is the AHS Spring Play! They will be performing "Leaving Iowa" on Saturday, May 3 at 7pm and Sunday, May 4 at 2pm. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults, all at the door. Come and support a hardworking & talented cast!


One of the special additions to the menu each month is focused around the "Harvest of the Month." For April it was cherries, featuring meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy and cherry brownies!
PDF- https://5il.co/3f2vm


Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Take a moment and thank our food service staff for the work they do on a daily basis to support the students at ACSD!
PDF- https://5il.co/3f2pu



Algona CSD will be dismissing at 2:00 today (1:45 Elem Buildings). There will be no afternoon/evening practices or activities. Preschool Conf will be postponed, and teachers will be in contact to reschedule.

Thirteen members of the AMS Band were selected to participate in the River City Honor Band, which was held at the Lincoln Intermediate School in Mason City on Saturday, April 26. Learn more by viewing the graphics or PDF!
English/Spanish PDF- https://5il.co/3ej3e



Today's "Classroom Spotlight" visits Mrs. Bauer's 8th grade ELA classes where they are studying & reenacting Shakespeare! Learn more by viewing the graphics or PDF.
English & Spanish PDF- https://5il.co/3ea0d



AMS held an assembly to promote their upcoming Color Run on May 2nd. View the video to see all the fun and follow the link to register!
https://youtu.be/xXDHfDI--8k
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfgtwpPFtYxl_babEHMhlpTcrgHevgvv_KgCz3Nibd4u3uJA/viewform?usp=sf_link



Today the food service served an Easter lunch, with baked ham, scalloped potatoes, roasted broccoli, fresh fruits & veggies and a fruited jello cup! Thank you to our food service program for your continued work for our students! Remember, you can always find what's on the menu at https://www.algona.k12.ia.us/page/menus-and-nutrition


Today's "Classroom Spotlight" showcases the Kindergarteners visit to the 5th graders!
English & Spanish PDF-https://5il.co/3dd15





Please check the PDF or graphic for the dates & times for summer strength training for incoming grades 7-12. Parents, please check your email for more specifics & to sign up. This year, athlete's must sign up for a preferred weight training time.
PDF- https://5il.co/3d5rp


Check out one of the new menu items for the MS/HS today, Turkey Piegga!


Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASPs) are here! 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!!



Reminder-
6th Grade Parents- please see the included letter from Activities Director Andy Jacobson regarding an upcoming meeting to help with future activities scheduling. PDF- https://5il.co/3cb7l



Today is National School Librarian Appreciation Day! Let's celebrate our school librarian, Mrs. Welle and her support staff who are the unsung heroes of education, fostering a love of learning and providing vital resources to students and staff.


6th Grade Parents- please see the included letter from Activities Director Andy Jacobson regarding an upcoming meeting to help with future activities scheduling.
PDF- https://5il.co/3cb7l



Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! We are so grateful for the invaluable support and positive impact you bring to our school. Your dedication and passion are truly appreciated! #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #AppreciateOurParas


Congratulations to the 5th Graders on their DARE Graduation last week! Also, thank you to law enforcement for your role in this program!
More pictures- https://www.algona.k12.ia.us/documents/communications/dare-ceremony/781792





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.

