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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
Contributor: Citizenship- Recognize the importance of their role in our connected world; Involvement- Willing to actively engage to make a positive difference; Community Oriented- Able to balance self-interest with the needs of society.
This week's Wildcat Way is Mrs. Poli, Instructional Coach. Mrs. Poli has worked hard this year to align the Grading Practice work with staff and helping lead our monthly Collaborations with guided practice for work with Synergy Gradebook. We appreciate your work and desire to help all of us be better as a staff.
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
Counseling
Dual Enrollment - Are you interested in taking a class with ACC for semester two? You will need an appointment with your counselor sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving. At this meeting, your counselor and you will determine your eligibility and what class(es) might make sense for you and your future. Use this link to request a cousenling appt to discuss this more: Appointment Requests HERE
Testing Update
Students taking the NMSQT on October 29th should review this testing information:
Athletics
Items To Review
This week new members on the Student Climate Team will be trained to conduct peer mediation for students who are in conflict with one another. The goal of having peer mediation at AHS is to help create a more positive culture in our school where both sides win and one party doesn't feel as if they are being treated unfairly. Please see Mr. Robarge in E110 (School Success) if you need help resolving an issue. Peer mediators don't take sides or place blame on anyone!
Students that arrive late to the building, must stop in the Attendance Office to sign in, even if it is during your lunch hour. Parents still should call or message the Attendance Office to excuse these late arrivals/absences.
Parents if you have a student that needs to leave early please call ahead, so your student can sign themselves out and wait for your arrival.
The Chromebook Sign in and Sign out keeps everything quick and confidential.
McKinney Vento Liasion
McKinney Vento Liasion
McKinney-Vento Act
The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law that provides support and protections for students experiencing homelessness. It ensures that these students have equal access to the same public education as other students, including transportation to their school of origin if needed. The Act also requires schools to identify and enroll homeless students, and provide them with services to help them succeed academically, such as free meals and school supplies. The goal of the McKinney-Vento Act is to remove barriers that homeless students face in accessing and completing their education.
Please visit www.nem-mv.com for more information on McKinney-Vento Resources.
Please contact Mrs. Tessmer for any questions or information that you may have.
A few examples of why students should apply to colleges in OCTOBER!
Central Michigan University:
Application Priority Deadline: November 15
Leadership Scholarship Application Deadline is November 1st! This scholarship could potentially pay thousands of dollars each semester for 4 years! Many students who apply are rewarded!
Normal Price to apply: $35.00 -COST waived in October!
Michigan State University:
Application Priority Deadline: November 1st
Price to apply: $65 -COST waived in October!
University of Michigan
Application Priority Deadline: November 1st
Price to apply: $75 -COST waived in October!
Final Deadline: February 1st
Northern Michigan University:
Price to apply: $35 -COST waived in October!
Oakland University:
Application Priority Deadline: March 1st / Final Deadline: August 1st
Specific scholarships are available until July 1st
Students graduating 2025, who are not Early College students, are encouraged to apply to multiple colleges. When students complete their FAFSA each college that has accepted the student will make offers for financial aid. It's better to have options to compare early than trying to make arrangements closer to graduation.
CLICK THIS LINK!
SENIOR PHOTOS AND QUOTES ARE DUE NOVEMBER 1st!
(we only have 37 submissions!!)
use the link, to go straight to your school’s Photo Share website
Portraits: How to add and edit portrait photo details
Portraits: How to add and edit portrait photo details
Tap Ok, Let’s Go on the pop-up, or tap any photo thumbnail on the review screen.
Use the previous and next arrows, or tap thumbnails at the top to view a portrait’s details.
To tag someone, enter their first name, last name and select their grade, then tap Add. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm their information.
Note: Portrait photos must be tagged with a person to be submitted. And only one person can be associated with each portrait photo.
To add a quote, tap Add a quote…
When you’re done, tap the X or Done.
TIPS!
If you selected Student when providing your contact information, your name will already appear in the Tagged in photo area.
To remove a name tag, tap the X next to it in the Tagged in photo area.
The character limit for quotes is 400 characters.
Your portrait may look fuzzy in the app while it is loading, but will have its original clarity on the Jostens Website. We will be checking all portrait submissions and will reach out if there is a problem.
If you have any issues please email ahsyearbook@alpenaschools.com
Per District Policy there are to be No Halloween Costumes @ AHS for any reason.
You will be asked to change if you arrive in a costume of any sort ~ thank you for your understanding and make sure to be safe if you plan on participating on Halloween.
In the coming weeks, I will call guardians and parents to discuss their students' PLUS 1 plans and see how I can help.
GEAR-UP HAS TwO College TRIPS this week
GEAR-UP HAS TwO College TRIPS this week
Tuesday, students who signed up and turned in permission slips will be attending the trip to the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus! Please ask your student to check their email and be sure the U of M permission slip was returned.
Thursday, students who signed up and turned in permission slips will be attending the trip to the Michigan State University campus! Please ask your student to check their email and make arrangements for pick up.
AHS Upcoming Events
National Honor Society
~ NHS Candidates, letters of acceptance/denial will be mailed home this week.
~ Please be on the lookout.
Any students that have not yet gotten their pictures taken can have them done this Tuesday.
If you Had your pictures taken and would like to have them done again. Picture retake day is here for you!!
Dodgeball Tournament Poster (3).pdf
Upcoming Events:
10/22/24 Picture Retake Day
10/25/24 1/2 Day - AM Students
10/28/24 NHS Induction Ceremony @ 6:00 pm
10/29/24 PSAT/NMSQT Testing date for students normally in 10th & 11th
10/30/24 1/2 Day - AM Students/PM Records Day - Evening Conferences
10/31/24 No School - AM Conferences
11/1/24 Senior Pictures & Senior Quotes Due to Yearbook
11/4/24 KAPUT Monthly Meeting @ 6:00 pm
11/6/24 PIF - "Choosing and Paying for College" @ 6:00 pm
11/8/24 Jostens Senior Meeting for Students - 3rd Hour in the Auditorium
11/8/24 Jostens Freshman Meeting for Students - 5th Hour in the Auditorium
11/12/24 Early College Information Meeting
11/15/24 No School - Fall Family Day
11/20/24 PIF - NCAA @ 6:00 pm
11/27/24 - 11/29/24 No School - Thanksgiving Break
OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.
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