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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
The Wildcat Way...
The Wildcat Way...
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Sophie Kindt
Continuous Learner: Ownership- Take personal responsibility to drive their own learning; Resilient- Approach problems with a growth mindset; Passionate- Pursue and expand areas of academic and personal interest
Sophie is a leader by example in class. She tackles difficult work with confidence and hard work. She is an excellent example of what a good student is. She works hard, does everything that is asked of her, and is successful.
Counseling Corner: The Counseling Department would like to wish you and your family the merriest of Christmases and a wonderfully Happy New Year! Use the break to rest and rejuvenate!
Some of you may want to consider using the holiday break to relieve the stress of having lower or failing grades due to missing work. Even taking just a half hour here and there over break to do some work could help a lot! You will feel better when we return in January if you can come back with some missing work ready to turn in.
For those with online courses: You are not required to do online work over break. However, if you're behind, this could be a great time to catch up, or even to work ahead and finish early if you so choose. You can do it!
Mental Health Fun Fact: Several nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin B12, B9 (folate), and zinc, can cause symptoms of depression and dementia such as low mood, fatigue, cognitive decline, and irritability. Be sure you are getting a well balanced diet so that your brain can function at its best. No, this doesn't mean three square meals of macaroni and cheese per day, but yes, a few Christmas treats are fine!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!
Congrats to all of you on your selections!
Grade: 10
Career pathway: Undecided
Parents: Danielle Udell
Hobbies and interests:
Reading, drawing and painting
Postgraduate plans:
Undecided
If you could make the world a better place by changing one thing, what would
it be and why?
World peace and to end pollution.
Local hero or mentor:
My aunt, Tricia Udell, because she’s always super happy and positive and she is always looking for ideas to do with people. She’s such a good time and I love to hang out with her.
Best part of living in N.E. Michigan:
The four seasons.
December 14th, 2023
Mr. Studley & Mrs. Dorr
~ thank you for all you do to make Athletics a priority for AHS students
They hope to make the room next to the Senior Lounge an area where online and Dual Enrollment students can work in a quiet space.
Student Council Working to Make AHS Better
Thank you to our great Kitchen Staff led by Deb Ballor putting on a fantastic Holiday Lunch last week for students and staff. Our Admin team along with Food Director, Nic Wiser, were fortunate to serve them during all three lunches.
Happy Holiday to you all
Way to go Alpena DECA Chapter!
Students competed at Saginaw Valley State University Thursday, December 14th for DECA Districts. 25 students represented the Alpena DECA chapter.
11 students (some events still pending) medaled in their individual competition
Aili Lee - Role Play & State Qualifier
Grace Samp - Role Play
Reaghan Fitzpatrick - Role Play & State Qualifier
Olivia Miller - Role Play & State Qualifier
Gabriella Kamyszek- Role Play & State Qualifier
Eden Gray - Role Play, Testing & State Qualifier
Alison Borowski - Role Play, Testing & State Qualifier
Kameryn Rouse - Role Play & State Qualifier
Adelyn Taylor - Testing & State Qualifier
Ava Kolar - Testing
Thurston Imhoff - Testing & State Qualifier
PBL - 11th Grade
PBL - 11th Grade
One of our PBL projects was to work with 4th grade students from Lincoln Elementary. Fourth graders learned government standards using literary devices. All of the kids, 4th and 11th grade, loved it!
CHECK YOUR YEARBOOK PORTRAIT!!
Yearbook Portraits will be posted in the windows by the main office for
9th, 10th, and 11th graders.
You have until the end of the day
DECEMBER 20th
to let the yearbook staff know of any changes that need to be made to your yearbook portrait.
Check name spelling!
Senior Salute- February 1st
Purchase a dedicated space in the yearbook to celebrate your senior.
ALL Senior Salute designs will be created, paid for, and submitted through Jostens.
USE THIS LINK. SCROLL DOWN TO "Yearbook Recognition ADS"
https://www.yearbooknerds.com/alpena-high-school
Full page $275, Half page $200, Quarter page $125, Eighth page $100
Please let us know if you have any questions ahsyearbook@alpenaschools.com
Campus Closet
This week we are shining a light on the Construction Technology and Agriscience programs. If you are interested in learning more or touring CTE classrooms please reach out to Mrs. Attwell, CTE Career Navigator by email, attwella@alpenaschools.com, or visit her office located upstairs in the Wildcat Den.
10th grade advisory has been exploring virtual reality with Oculus headsets throughout Nov/Dec. After working out some kinks with IT and wifi we have been able to experience some cool programs. Special thanks to Blake Bartlett for his help! It will continue after the new year on a once a month time slot during their advisory class but will hopefully be available to explore more independently throughout lunch periods in Wildcat Den. These are 4 of the apps they will have the opportunity to investigate. This is made possible by the MI GEAR UP grant partnership with U of M Dearborn.
Jenny Taratuta
MI GEAR up Coordinator/ Career & College Readiness Advisor
(989)358-5243
"You don't have to know everything about the mountain in front of you to take the next step" Louie Giglio
Upcoming Events:
12/19/23 AHS Choir Concert AHS Auditorium 7pm
12/20/23 Last day to proof your Yearbook proofs ~ no complaints if there is an error
12/22/23 Winter break begins ~ No School
1/2/24 School resumes
1/10/24 9:15am Sm 1 & 2 Online Student Meeting in the Auditorium ~ Mandatory
1/11/24 PIF ~ Choosing & Paying for College @ 6:30 pm in the AHS Auditorium
1/15/24 No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/17/24 Adjusted schedule; Final Exams
1/18/24 1/2 Day ~ Students dismissed @ 10:36 am; Final Exams
1/19/24 1/2 Day ~ Students dismissed @ 10:36 am; Final Exams
1/22/24 Second Semester Begins
HOW TO REPORT THREATS/CONCERNS
HOW TO REPORT THREATS/CONCERNS
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.
PEER MEDIATION
AHS now has trained student peer mediators to help solve conflicts between students! If you are in conflict with another student, please see me in Room E110 or you can e-mail me at robargeb@alpenaschools.com Remember, peer mediators are trained not to take sides or place blame on anyone.
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