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The Wildcat Way...
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Congratulations on your selection Joseph McEwen
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.
Joey was caught by Ms. Manning doing a good deed. While entering the building from a class activity, students were allowing the door to slam shut. Joey waited, held the door, and made sure classmates and staff were in the building before entering. He is often found helping out in his role in the Leadership class by planning activities for others. He is kind and greets staff. Thank you for sharing your amazing values and leadership in our building!
Congratulations on your selection this week
Assessment Corner
Spring 2023 Make-up Testing Schedule:
FRESHMEN:
PSAT 9 Make-up Session - Tuesday, April 25 in Room E 112 at 7:30 am. Mr. White is the Proctor. No phones or smart watches are allowed. If you bring one, it will be powered off, collected, and returned after testing.
Lunch:
If testing concludes before 11 am, students will take their normal lunch.
If testing concludes before 11:30 am, students with 1st Lunch will take 2nd Lunch. Those with 2nd Lunch will take their normal 2nd Lunch. Those students who normally have 3rd Lunch will take their normal 3rd Lunch.
If testing concludes before 12 pm, all students will take 3rd Lunch.
SOPHOMORES:
PSAT 10 Make-up Session - Tuesday, April 25 in Room F 105 at 7:30 am. Mr. Pintar is the Proctor. No phones or smart watches are allowed. If you bring one, it will be powered off, collected, and returned after testing.
Lunch:
If testing concludes before 11 am, students will take their normal lunch.
If testing concludes before 11:30 am, students with 1st Lunch will take 2nd Lunch. Those with 2nd Lunch will take their normal 2nd Lunch. Those students who normally have 3rd Lunch will take their normal 3rd Lunch.
If testing concludes before 12 pm, all students will take 3rd Lunch.
JUNIORS & SELECT SENIORS:
SAT Make-up Session - Tuesday, April 25 on Auditorium Stage at 7:30 am. Mrs. Wooden is the Proctor. No phones or smart watches are allowed. If you bring one, it will be powered off, collected, and returned when testing is completed.
M-STEP Make-up Session - Wednesday, April 26 on Auditorium Stage at 7:30 am. Mrs. Wooden is the Proctor. (1/2 day of school) Be sure to bring a FULLY-CHARGED, school-issued Chromebook. No phones or Smart Watches allowed. If you bring one, it will be powered off, collected, and returned after testing.
ACT WorkKeys Make-up Session - Thursday, April 27 on Auditorium Stage at 7:30 am. Mrs. Wooden is the Proctor. No phones or smart watches are allowed. If you bring one, it will be powered off, collected, and returned when testing is completed.
To those Juniors who completed the entire MME Suite of Assessments (SAT, ACT, MSTEP), congratulations on a job well done! We had complete confidence in you and you stepped up to the challenge. Thank you for taking these tests seriously.
COUNSELING CORNER:
Virtual Senior Awards Night Coming Up--Thurs., May 18:
Attention Seniors!!!
Please turn in a copy of your scholarship letters to Mrs. Vought in Counseling in E House. You can scan and email her at voughtl@alpenaschools.com if that is easiest for you, or just drop them off in E House. (ACC Scholarships will be recognized through ACC, so you don't need to turn in those letters.) Please turn in scholarship letters only for those colleges which you plan to attend.
Everything is due by May 1 if you would like to be recognized in our upcoming Virtual Senior Awards Night that will be released on YouTube on May 19.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter!
Virtual learning classes deadline. If you have requested online classes for next year by putting in "Virtual Learning" placeholders you MUST meet with your counselor to select your specific online classes before May 12. Failure to select your online class(es) by May 12 will result in you being placed in an alternate face-to-face class.
APS Online Deadline
APS Online Deadline
Students have until May 12th to let their counselors know what APS Online classes they are wanting for the fall. After May 12th, online course requests or classes will not be accepted and requests will be dropped. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their counselor if they'd like guidance on the process OR they are welcome to preview the list of APS Online Courses. Online forms can be picked up in the E-House Office.
What is a healthy relationship?
In dating relationships, there are some specific warning signs that the relationship is not a healthy one.
If you answer YES to any of these questions, it is NOT a good relationship:
-Does your partner try to control you or order you around? Does your partner try to tell you how you can dress or how you can wear your hair? Does your partner try to tell you what you can and cannot eat? Does your partner try to tell you where you can go? Do they try to tell you who you can talk to or who you can be friends with? Do they try to seclude you? Is there jealousy? Does your partner put you down or make you feel bad about yourself? Do you feel pressure to do or not do things, including sex? Does your partner get angry at you for little things? Does your partner try to control how you can spend your own money? Does your partner use humor as a means to insult you? Does your partner avoid being with you in public? Does your partner ignore you when they are around their friends? Has your partner ever physically or emotionally hurt you? Has your partner cheated on you? Does your partner go out to do things with friends, but wants you to stay home? Is your partner constantly checking on you?
If you answer NO to any of these questions, it is a good idea to end the relationship, it is NOT a healthy one:
-Do you feel safe when you are together? Do you feel comfortable saying NO to your partner about anything? Do you trust your partner with treasured secrets and thoughts? Do they make you feel like you are a better person with them? Do they always seem to try to control your every move?
These questions can apply to friendships as well as romantic relationships. If these questions relate to your relationships, you should consider ending the relationship or at least talking to someone to gain perspective. Feel free to make an appointment with your counselor if you need or want help processing this topic and these questions.
Decision Day photos have been coming in. Great to see!
Due May 1st for the $100 Amazon Card Raffle
Google form sent to your school email-
Great to see some trade programs, military commitments and workforce submitted. Your Plus1 isn't always about college!
If you need help please reach out to Mrs. Taratuta
Jenny Taratuta
Advise MI- APS College Adviser
taratutaj@alpenaschools.com
(989)358-5243
"You don't have to know everything about the mountain in front of you to take the next step" Louie Giglio
Prom.pdf
Do You Need An Outfit for Prom?
The Dress Closet will be open and willing to help kids who need dresses and suits. If a student needs an appointment for a dress or suit, students should email ~ 13083@student.alpenaschools.com or 99731@student.alpenaschols.com.
Our appointments can be during Advisory and 4th hour.
Prom Spirit Week
Junior Senior Games Assembly
~ Friday ~ May 12th During Advisory
Game sign-ups will be in the Main Office starting Monday, May 8th.
Spirit Week Themes:
Monday: Wild West Day
Tuesday: Frat Boy vs. Sorority Girl
Wednesday: Babies vs. Senior Citizens
Thursday: Throwback Day (you from the past)
Friday: Class colors
KAPUT After Prom Event on May 13th
We need parent support to be successful
Join our next meeting on May 1st at 6pm in the Wildcat Den (Media Center) to get involved in the upcoming events
Survey for needed items for After Prom
Dress Code pdf form.pdfDress Code ~ Parents, We Need Your Help!
The letter attached was the message that we used last spring to help, as dress code was an issue as the weather warmed up.
Admin found great support in reaching out to parents focusing on personal perspective "as to what they believe to be acceptable dress in school."
As the weather warmed fast this past week, it is a great opportunity to discuss the letter and dress code with your student. Please take time this weekend to review our letter and determine what you see as "appropriate for school" and what you can do to help support the "dress that is geared toward what students should wear in the workforce."
We do have clothing that students can access in the AHS Clothing Closet located in E House; students are sent there when necessary. In no way do we want any student to feel humiliated or uncomfortable; students are also welcome to call home for a change of clothes.
Principals/Dean will be calling home when necessary and hope to find support at home. We look forward to teaming up to make school dress code a collaborative effort.
Thank your Bus Driver Tuesday
Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Remember
Wednesday, April 26th is a Shortened Day for Students
YEARBOOK FUNDRAISER
YEARBOOK FUNDRAISER
Please consider helping us collect bottles for our fundraiser.
We are still working out a few details.
Please reach out to Kate O'Neil or any of the yearbook staff if you are able to help out.
Join the Wildcat Branch Team
Join the Wildcat Branch Team
AAACU is accepting applications for two student tellers to work at the Wildcat Branch during lunch hours and at our Alpena Main Office.
Get Paid + Earn School Credit
Learn Valuable Career Skills
Earn Sick Time
Eligible for Fitness Reimbursement
Employee Reward Program
Flexible Schedule
Apply at www.aaacu.com/career-opportunities?jobaction=jdetails&jid=365 or stop by the Wildcat Branch for more information.
Upcoming Events:
4/23/23 Masquer's Performance 1:30pm AHS Auditorium
4/25/23 Bus Driver Appreciation Day
4/26/23 1/2 Day for Students ~ PM Professional Development
CTE/ACC Signing Day
4/30/23 Besser Foundation Dinner for the Top 10% Students @ 6:00 pm at the APlex
5/1/23 KAPUT Meeting 6pm Wildcat Den (formerly Media Center)
5/2/23 Picnic Pops ~ Gyms 1-4 ~ 5:30 - 8:30 pm
5/3/23 AHS Testing Out
5/8/23 Prom Spirit Week
5/12/23 Early College Graduation @ 6:00 pm @ ACC
Prom Assembly for Juniors and Seniors during Advisory
Graduation Speaker Deadline to apply
5/13/23 Prom @ The Depot on Fletcher Street
5/15/23 Senior Athletic Banquet @ 6:00 pm @ the APlex
Auditions for Graduation Speaker
Senior Video photo's due by midnight
5/17/23 Baccalaureate @ 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
5/18/23 1/2 Day for Students ~ PM Professional Development
5/18/23 Senior Honors Night @ 7:00 pm - VIRTUAL
5/22/23 Rotary Luncheon for the Top 10% students @ the APlex
5/24 & 25 Senior Exams
5/25/23 Choir Concert @ 7:00 pm ~ Auditorium
5/26/23 Seniors Last Day
APS Decision Day (Advise Michigan)
5/29/23 Memorial Day - No School
5/31/23 ACES Graduation @ 6:00 pm
6/2/23 Senior Experience Day & Senior Celebration
6/4/23 Class of 2023 Graduation @ 1:30 pm ~ Park Family Field @ Wildcat Stadium
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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