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The Wildcat Way...
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Congratulations on your selection Mrs. Johnson
Collaborative: Team Player- Willing to fulfill a variety of roles in group settings; Communicator- Able to effectively share, receive and interpret information; Flexible- Willing to adjust, adapt and compromise to address varying circumstances.
Mrs. Johnson is the Restorative Center office assistant. She has been a tremendous help with the implementation of our cell phone procedure. She contacts parents to keep them informed, as well as greets kids before and after school who are on a cell phone plan. She is also one of the first faces students see when entering the Restorative Center. She finds out what support they need and gets them in contact with the right person. Thank you Mrs. Johnson for setting our students up for success!
Congratulations to you all on your selections ~ you make us all so proud and thankful for what you all do to make AHS the BEST.
Grade: 12th
Career pathway: Instructional Assistant
Parents: Angela Girard
Hobbies and interests:
Drawing and singing
Postgraduate plans:
I want to attend Alpena Community College.
If you could make the world a better place by changing one thing, what would
it be and why?
I wish the prices for housing were lower. Not everyone can afford the current prices and there are so many homeless people.
Local hero or mentor:
My dad, Glen Girard, because he did everything he could to help me with school and anything else I needed. I miss him terribly.
Best part of living in N.E. Michigan:
This is where all my friends are. I love the summers too!
Grade: 11th
Career pathway: Undecided
Parents: Amy Attwell & Travis Kaiser
Hobbies and interests:
Basketball, baseball and being outdoors
Postgraduate plans:
I am in the Alpena Early College Program and plan to graduate from Alpena Community College. If you could make the world a better place by changing one thing, what would
it be and why?
To end all bullying.
Local hero or mentor:
My dad because he’s always taught me to be a good person and he’s always been my role model.
Best part of living in N.E. Michigan:
Family and friends and being able to be close to all of them.
Testing Corner
NMSQT results are now available online for students who took the test this fall. Students can access their scores online through their College Board account. Visit College Board today to access your scores.
FINAL EXAM/EVALUATION EXPECTATIONS
FINAL EXAM/EVALUATION EXPECTATIONS
All teachers will give a comprehensive exam/evaluation at the end of each semester covering the curricular content of each course they teach.
Exams/evaluations will be given on the designated exam dates.
It is understood that other end-of-course tasks may need to be completed during this time period in addition to the exam/evaluation (i.e. collecting books, locks and other school-issued supplies).
Final exam/evaluation time is not to be used for non-instructional activities.
The weight of the exam/evaluation grade must be included in each teacher’s syllabus/SBS. The exam grade will be specifically indicated on student report cards.
Parents ~ it is a good time to review ParentVue and communicate with teachers with questions or concerns. We appreciate parent communication and encourage it.
Counselor Corner:
Counselor Robyn Miller will be hosting an Informational Parent/Student Forum regarding NCAA at 6:30pm at AHS. If you are interested in playing college level sports, you will want to attend to learn more.
Fact of the week: Did you know that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of seasonal depression that occurs mostly in fall and winter? It is thought to be caused by shorter days, less sunlight, fewer outdoor activities, and increased isolation. Make sure you are getting some sunshine, even when it's cold! Spend time with people who have a positive effect on you.
MI GEAR UP news update
U of M -Dearborn trip is tentatively rescheduled for FEBRUARY 8th- it will include Winter Carnival Days at U of M- Dearborn.
40 seats available on charter bus.
U of M-Ann Arbor trip is still in process of being rescheduled- stay tuned!
Meanwhile, join us on the next experience to Macomb Community College on December 6th- permission slips have been emailed to 10th and 12th grade students. Extras outside Mrs. Taratuta's office door in Wildcat Den.
Please turn in by Monday, Dec. 4th!
Central Michigan University ~ Are you interested in a campus visit?
Mrs. Gehrke from Teacher Academy is chaperoning a student visit on Thursday ~ if you are interested in joining her team to visit the campus, email her to make arrangements.
There is a special consideration for those going into education.
gerhkep@alpenaschools.com
Are you a student athlete? Are you planning / hoping to compete at the college level? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you and your parent/guardian should attend the Parent Information Forum on Thursday, December 7th at 6:30 P.M. in Alpena High School Wildcat Den (Formerly known as the Media Center.) AHS Counselor Robyn Miller will be hosting the meeting regarding NCAA Eligibility Center registration. She will explain the process, eligibility requirements and answer your questions. NCAA registration is required for a student to participate in a Division 1 or 2 sport at the collegiate level. This is an informational meeting not a meeting to assist with the registration itself. This event is open to all area schools.
For more information please contact Alpena High School Counselor Robyn Miller at (989) 358-5217 or millerr@alpenaschools.com
Alp operation holiday flyer.pdfAHS Hockey Supporting a good cause
AHS Emergency Drills ~ All classes had conversations focusing on what to do in the event of a school lockdown. While we can practice, if an actual event were to occur, we must rely on in the moment, critical thinking skills. The more conversations we have, the more prepared we can be. Please continue this discussion at home addressing potential actions your student could take, with the hope that these plans will never need to be utilized. Our upcoming drills will occur during passing time and during lunch hours.
YEARBOOK!
SENIOR PORTRAIT PROOFS
Have been posted in the windows of the Main Office
Please check that your name is spelled correctly.
Please check that we have the correct picture and it looks as you intended.
If there is something you need to change…
Please email ahsyearbook@alpenaschools.com
OR
Go see Ms. O’Neil in E206
(2nd hr, 5th hr, or Advisory preferred)
SENIOR QUOTES WILL BE ADDED AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN APPROVED
The portraits will be in color in the final book
YOU HAVE UNTIL THE END OF THE DAY FRIDAY DECEMBER 8th to let us know of any changes!
Would you like to send a message to the class of 2024 or one senior in particular and have that message published in the 2024 yearbook!?
Share a memory, a message of congratulations, or a message of thanks...
Use the following LINK
https://forms.gle/Qk2eCaBWo2uwDgr47
Limited to Students and staff of AHS
Parking Lot/Driving Safety
As you drive to school in the winter months, please be mindful of the parking lot and being slippery. It will be slippery for sure ~ so give yourself plenty of room to stop.
Parents, this is a great opportunity to take time and talk about winter driving and making good choices as we all relearn our winter driving habits.
Mr. Irwin and Schultz will have the cones out when students arrive at 5:30am marking each row, and I advise that you start parking at the cones and move to the left in the rows ensuring that they stay straight and there is plenty of room for everyone.
~ Seniors with your parking spot, hopefully you are able to do your best to locate your spot with it being snow covered; do your best and find a landmark as you park this winter.
Be safe and be smart! Please be cautious as the first snow is always a learning event. The same goes for when you are leaving at the end the day ~ give yourself plenty of room to stop.
Any students interested in Ski Club...
There will be a second Ski Club Right to Know Meeting on Monday, December 4th at 2:45pm in the AHS Auditorium. Students who plan to join the Ski Club should attend with a parent or guardian - if they missed the first meeting.
PHENOMENAL scholarship opportunity for SENIORS who are planning to pursue post-secondary education in manufacturing, engineering, or other related fields.
Application is open NOW
One application - dozens of scholarships available!
DON'T DELAY - APPLY TODAY!
KAPUT
Meeting Monday ~ December 4th @ 6pm in the Wildcat Den
Parents, we need you!
Vision Screening For All 9th Graders
District Health Department No. 4 will be at AHS on Wednesday and Thursday, December 6th and 7th, for vision screening for all 9th graders. This screening provides the testing required by Act. No. 368 of the Public Health Code of 1978.
BAND CONCERT
The AHS Bands will present their annual Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 at 7pm in the AHS Auditorium. We are excited to present the fruits of their hard work from the last month+ and hope you will join us!
Students should arrive and be ready to warm up by 6:15pm in full concert uniforms (including black socks and black shoes). Symphony Band will meet in the choir room and Wind Ensemble in the band room.
Doors will open to the audience at 6:30pm.
We look forward to welcoming you for a fun evening of music and getting into the spirit of the season. See you then!
THANK YOU TO OUR WILDCAT FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
HAPPY RETIREMENT
Support AHS Robotics
December 21st, 1st-2nd Hours & 6th-7th Hours
Come watch a movie or two right before Winter Break!
You must not be on Academic Probation and you must get signed waivers from your teachers to attend.
Leadership Movie Day
AHS Student Council ~
The students are working to hear Student Voice and work with Administration to make AHS the best
THANK YOU TO OUR SLS STUDENTS FOR HELPING MAKE AHS A BETTER PLACE
AHS CLIMATE TEAM
~ Liberty Prevost ~
A special thank you to Liberty Prevost to always making positivity shine throughout the Commons with her art work and message that Being Nice Matters and leading the message from the Climate Team
Upcoming Events:
12/4/23 KAPUT Monthly Meeting 6pm Wildcat Den
12/6/23 & 12/7/23 - Vision Screening for all 9th Graders
12/7/23 PIF (Parent Information Forum) NCAA 6:30PM AHS Wildcat Den
12/14/23 AHS Winter Band Concert AHS Auditorium 7pm
12/19/23 AHS Choir Concert AHS Auditorium 7pm
12/22/23 Winter break begins ~ No School
1/2/24 School resumes
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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