This month's wellness activity was a canvas painting contest! Students used art for calm, and chose from three categories to compete in: Winter Wonderland, Summer Memories, and Dream World. Check out the winners in the pics!
Retired ALC teachers joined Mrs. Rojas' class! Lois, Ms. Hagen, and Ms. Kuisle worked with students on a dreamcatcher art project. It was great to see them!
Parents and caregivers, did you know your child's school supplies could mean more money back in your pocket next tax season? 📚✨ Save those receipts and discover how the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction can boost your refund: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/k-12-education-subtraction-and-credit
Thank you to Winona State University nursing students and instructors for helping with ALC student vision & hearing screenings! We appreciate this partnership.
ALC Families - Come learn more about paying for college/further education... and a new program where you can go for FREE! We'll talk about the FAFSA application and the North Star Promise Program. Event details: Thursday, February 20, 5:30-6:30pm, at the ALC. Light refreshments will be provided. Let us know if you plan on joining HERE: https://tinyurl.com/alc-fafsa
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school through enrollment in and successful completion of college courses. PSEO students are not charged tuition, books, or fees for items required to participate in a course.
If you are interested in learning more about PSEO at RPS, join us for an information night on February 20 at 6:30 p.m. at RCTC, or scan the QR code to join virtually. If you have questions, contact your building's counseling office.
FREE EVENT! OPEN TO ALC FAMILIES! Mayo High School is offering a Parent Education Night on Feb 5th from 5-7pm in the Mayo Cafeteria. They will be providing dinner and offering resources and information on mental and chemical health in English, Spanish and Somali. The night will include short presentations and then small group opportunities for parents to talk, connect and learn more.
Our ALC College/Career/Military Fair was a success! Thank you to all of our community partners for sharing educational and career opportunities with our families and students. A special shout out to Mrs. Petersilie for coordinating this event.
Our students' art is currently on display! Each piece is accompanied by a written reflection. Parents/caregivers and our community partners are welcome to visit and browse the pieces. You can leave students notes about their work on comment cards. They appreciate these! Thank you to our art teacher, Mrs. Zaccariello, for guiding them.
Congratulations to all of our 2nd quarter high school graduates!
Congratulations to all our Students of the Month from first semester! Staff took a moment to popcorn share positive comments about every student. It was heart-warming to the see the students' and parents' faces as they listened. It's not always easy to accept compliments, but ALC students, we SEE you and BELIEVE in you! Keep doing great things!
All schools except Longfellow Elementary will be closed on Friday, January 24. Students, enjoy your day off. RPS staff will be participating in a PD/grading day. We'll see you back on Monday, January 27!
Open to ALC families! Get FREE help with: legal, medical, employment, taxes, and photo ID info. PLUS 40+ community organizations will have tables to share resources. FREE lunch and haircuts are available, too. The event is this Friday, January 24, 10-2pm, at Riverside Elementary.
RPS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, due to forecasted extreme cold weather conditions.
➡️ School Age Child Care (SACC) will be open 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Northrop Education Center (201 8th St. NW).
➡️ All PAIIR, Preschool Age Child Care (PACC), Preschool, and Community Education daytime and evening classes, for early childhood, youth, adults, and adults with exceptional abilities are canceled.
➡️ Hawthorne Education Center is closed.
➡️ All community building reservations are canceled.
➡️ All Professional Growth Academy classes are canceled.
➡️ No supper meals will be provided.
➡️ After-school activities will continue as normal for high schools. No after-school buses will be running from the middle schools to high schools today. Middle school students, please plan accordingly.
The Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo (RAD Zoo) brought live animals and a presentation to our Animal Science class! The students had an opportunity to learn about a variety of animals and zookeeping, ask questions, and even a pet a few! Thank you for this partnership!
There will be no school on Monday, January 20, and RPS offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 21.
We love our partnership with ROCA! Students are learning new skills, gaining confidence, and encouraging each other along. Thank you to Ms. Holmes for writing a grant to help cover climbing fees. The ROCA Climbing Gym is one option our students can sign up for on our Student-Centered Learning Wednesdays. We bring enrichment activities right into the school day to open up opportunity and access for our students.
The ALC has partnered with the Rotary Club to bring the STRIVE program to our school. Seniors are matched with adult mentors and connect regularly to learn real-life skills, talk about future plans, and for life checks. Today, Mrs. Petersilie led participants in a "Let's Make a Deal" simulation, where students learned about decision-making. At the end, they reflected on how we make choices and take risks in our real lives. Grateful for this partnership and Mrs. Petersilie's leadership!
Tilson's Auto Repair is generously donating a portion of their January sales to the ALC. Funds will be used to support enrichment opportunities for our students, like boxing, self-defense, music, art, state park programs, and STEM activities. Tilson's does so much for this community. We appreciate this partnership!
Welcome back, students! We hope you had a restful break. We're excited to see all the growth and learning that will happen in the remainder of the school year!
