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.
Mrs. Crouch's class read "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by flashlight. #RISE #GoBulldogs
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!
First pair of egg hunt winners - Tom and Miranda! #RISE #GoBulldogs
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.
We celebrated the end of our Game Time read challenge with a building wide game of BINGO. Everyone had a great time! #RISE #GoBulldogs
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.
Our "Game Time" reading challenge is still happening. This week's game is Pictionary. Students can still earn prizes through this week for AR points and reading minutes. #RISE #GoBulldogs
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
Today the 4th grade students learned a little more about band and some instruments they could play in middle school. #RISE #GoBulldogs
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
Congratulations to these Bulldog Heroes. They have been demonstrating our core values of respect, integrity, students first, and excellence. #RISE #GoBulldogs
Algona Community Schools is going to be 2 Hrs Late today (3-23-23).
More 4th grade fun! #RISE #GoBulldogs
The 4th graders had a great time at the Sugar Shack. #RISE #GoBulldogs
