CORBAN BURR

Confident: Corban is concerned and cares for his school.  He believes in the community and a positive culture.  He found vandalism in one of the boy's bathrooms and immediately acted to help in solving the problem.  He was not afraid to step up and make a difference.  Corban is the type of young person that is not afraid to talk to adults in the building and be difference maker.  We appreciate you Corban and hope that others can follow suit and be as Self Aware as you were this week.  

Restorative Updates & FAQs

What is a restorative conference? A restorative conference occurs when the student or party who caused harm participates in a conversation with the person or party who was harmed.  Depending on the severity of the harm or behavior, this conversation is facilitated by the Dean of Student Supports or an Administrator in the Restorative Center. The goal is for the student to understand the impact of their behavior on the "victim" and other involved parties. By sharing of perspectives, students gain an understanding of this impact and then have the opportunity to repair the harm through positive actions.  For example, a restorative conference may occur when a student steals a peer's earbuds. After sharing perspectives, the student can make things right by either returning the earbuds or purchasing a replacement.

What is a restorative conversation? A restorative conversation is a shorter version of a restorative conference. A teacher may speak to a student individually with the goal of understanding of why the student was doing something inappropriate in class and sharing with the student the impact of that behavior on the classroom instruction and environment.  An example may include a teacher speaking privately with a student who was using a phone in class instead of participating in the learning activity. Through the conversation, the teacher may find out that there was a traumatic event that occurred where the student was concerned about a family member and communicating on the phone. The goal is to support the student in this example while also identifying appropriate times and locations for the student to communicate with the family.

Assessment Corner

• October 13, 2021, AHS will be providing assessments for PSAT 9, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT (no essay) at the Aplex. Times will be announced in the coming weeks.

• Students have already signed up for this session. 

• These test are not required for fall of 2021; all students must take these assessments in the spring of 2022.

• Any questions please reach out to Mr. Studley via email studleyj@alpenaschools.com or via phone 989-358-5351.

Counselor Corner

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens up on 10/1/21 for this year's seniors!  You will need to apply, using your social security number and your parents' social security numbers, at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  By applying, seniors will find out if you qualify for grants, student loans, work-study and more!   

This is the time of year to apply to the college/university/trade school you are interested in attending next year.  Getting your application in early improves your chances of getting accepted.

• See your counselor for more info!

Taking Care of Yourself; It's important

Did you know?:  "80% of girls say they compare the way they look to other people on social media.  If you want your child to grow up with high self-esteem and body confidence, there's a simple thing you can do:  Accept and appreciate yourself and your body and convey positive messages to your child."  Source:  Dove Self-Esteem Project.  

• More resources are available at dove.com/selfesteem

Homecoming Updates!

Homecoming is fast approaching and your Leadership team has been busy planning an exciting week for all students!  Here are some updates to keep you informed of the latest plans.

Spirit Week begins October 4th through October 8th.  Thank you for all the suggestions that were submitted.  We’re excited to announce the following spirit days:

        Monday:  Jersey vs jersey Day

        Tuesday: Kooks vs. Pogues Day

        Wednesday:  Blast From The Past Day

        Thursday:  Corporate vs. Camo Day

        Friday:  Class Color/Green & White   (Freshmen=orange, Sophomore=yellow, Junior=blue,  Senior=red)

Students that participate will receive spirit coupons in their advisory class which will enter them  into a drawing for some pretty amazing prizes drawn during the pep assembly on Friday.

The Homecoming Assembly will take place on Friday, October 8th from 12:40 - 2:20 PM.  During the assembly, AHS will be inducting two new members into our Hall of Fame and announcing the Homecoming King and Queen and Royal Court.  Afterwards the spirit jug competition will heat up with multiple games between the classes and the amazing A-L cheer. Also this year Yearbook is sponsoring a “Pie-the-teacher” event, and DECA will be holding a Miracle Minute to benefit MDA.

The Homecoming Parade begins at 4:45 PM at Ella White Elementary on October 8th and  travels down Third Avenue turning right on Garden Street and ending at Wildcat Stadium. 

Homecoming Dance:  October 9th from 6 - 10 PM, tickets are $10 and will be sold at the event beginning at 5:30 in the front oval. This year the dance will be located in the front oval of AHS.  Leadership is partnering with KAPUT and will be providing tents, a warming area in the school, outdoor fire pits and a bonfire!

KAPUT ~ Kids And Parents United Together 

  It is TIME!  Let's make this the best year ever for our students.

Parents: KAPUT is a long standing tradition of giving back to help make AHS a place where students want to come.  I have two senior parents that are willing to lead the group and put together great events for our students.  We need to have the underclassmen parents join in on the planning so as to help carry on the tradition.  We we will hold an organizational meeting on Tuesday, September 28th, @ 6:00 pm in room D211.  

• If you are are interested in volunteering, but are unable to make the meeting, you can email haugerudb@alpenaschools.com to be added the list. Please include your name, phone number and the name of your student.

AdviseMI Announcements

Scholarship of the Week: TIP, Tuition Incentive Program

This program, through the State of Michigan, offers virtually free community college for students who have been on Medicaid for 2 years since the age of 9. This program can be used towards the completion of a degree or certificate.  If you feel you or your student is eligible, please reach out to me so we can get that free education! 989-358-5243 or deckerb@alpenaschools.com 

ACC Field Trip- October 15th, bus departs AHS at 9am

We will be taking a bus of students to attend the ACC Open House on October 15th. This is an amazing, free opportunity to explore all the programs ACC has to offer (nursing, machining, concrete tech, lineman, and  many more!) while winning some free prizes. Sign up sheet for the field trip is in the media center by the printer or you can email me. 

College Rep Visits- all October

To celebrate Michigan College Month, we have many college reps coming to visit AHS to discuss their schools. Sign up sheets for these presentations can be found in the Media Center by the printer. Every student who attends a presentation is entered to win many fun prizes including gift cards and college swag.

AHS Alumni Panel- October 6th, two sessions 6:45pm and 7:15pm in Auditorium

An exciting opportunity during College Night! Come listen to four recent AHS alumni discuss their diverse career and college paths. We have a teacher, an Ivy league grad, a welder, and a social worker. All students who attend the session will be entered to win awesome gift cards!

FAFSA Opens!- October 1st

The FAFSA becomes available on October 1st. This form is something all students who attend college have to fill out and helps the government determine what financial aid students are eligible for (Pell Grants, work study, subsidized loans etc.) We will be celebrating the FAFSA kickoff at school by talking to students about its importance and highlighting the resources available to assist them in filling it out.  Please reach out with any questions- one of the biggest parts of my role is ensuring students fill out their FAFSA, so I am here to help! Start your FAFSA here 

Media Center News

• Mrs. Samp in the Media Center daily and welcoming students.   She is working on Chromebook technician assistance as well from the Media Center and students can access her all day.  If you are there, please check in with her as she welcomes students working online and students that may hours free because of Dual Enrollment.  

AAACU Wildcat Branch

Welcome to our new Para Professional for Welding:  Kelly Hunter

Wildcat Athletics for the Week of Sept. 26 to Oct. 2

Monday, September 27th

Girls Golf vs. Cheboygan at 9am - at Cheboygan Golf & Country Club

Boys JV Soccer vs. Ogemaw Heights at 5pm - at Ogemaw Heights High School

Tuesday, September 28th 

Boys JV Soccer vs. Traverse City Central High School at 5pm - Home

Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Traverse City Central HIgh School at 7pm - Home

Wednesday, September 29th

Girls Freshman and JV Volleyball vs. Gaylord High School at 5pm - at Gaylord High School

Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Gaylord High School at 6:30pm - at Gaylord High School

Thursday, September 30th

Boys Tennis BNC at 9am - at Traverse City Central

Boys JV Soccer vs. Petoskey High School at 5pm - at Petoskey High School

Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Petoskey High School at 7pm - at Petoskey High School

JV Football vs. Gaylord High School at 6pm - Home

Friday, October 1st

Boys Tennis BNC Makeup at 4pm - Home

Varsity Football vs. Gaylord High School at 7pm - at Gaylord High School

Saturday, October 2nd

Cross Country Blue Jay Invitational at 10am - at Shepherd High School

Campus Closet -- Open for Our Alpena Community    Evening Hours

• Patrons will have to mask upon entering

• BUY FROM NEARBY Event: Friday, October 1: 2:30-4:30 pm

• College Night: Wednesday, October 6: 5:00-7:00 pm

• Homecoming: Friday, October 8: 4:00-6:00 pm

YEARBOOK UPDATE AND NEWS

Freshman, sophomore, junior, and seniors-- please send in pictures of sporting events, friends and good events, travels from over summer, and any current school year photos. 

• Email photos 11839@student.alpenaschools.com or Mr. Thatcher Thatcherc@alpenaschools.com.  

Upcoming Events:

• 9/28/21 KAPUT Meeting 6pm in D211

• 10/1/21 FAFSA Opens for Senior Level Parents

• 10/4/21 Homecoming Week

• 10/5/21 GSA Meeting in G116 contact Mrs. Vought or Mrs. Linton

• 10/6/21  6:00 -7:30 pm College Night in the AHS Gym; Alumni Panel 6:45 and 7:15 in the Auditorium

• 10/8/21 Homecoming Assembly, Parade, and home Football Game

• 10/12/21 AHS Climate Meeting 2:45pm G101

• 10/13/21 PSAT/MSQT, PSAT 9, SAT (no Essay) this will be off campus - more information next week

• 10/13/21 Early College Parent Meeting 7:8:30pm

• 10/26/21 NHS Induction 6pm AHS Auditorium