Our students have been busy volunteering every week at Channel One! They sort, stock, and help label food items. They're also learning how to work as a team and how it feels to give back and help out!
Our students learned all about ice fishing with Public Health/Nature Rx!
We had a wonderful turnout for our FAFSA Parent/Caregiver Education Night. Thank you to our RCTC advisor for sharing about this FREE financial aid application and the North Star Promise program that can help cover college tuition. Chanda works closely with our students and families and is available on Tuesdays at the ALC.
The ALC has a *NEW* partnership with Crossfit Credence and FYR (Forging Youth Resilience) this quarter! We appreciate this opportunity for our students to create wellness goals and to get the personal training to work toward them.
FYR believes in "using fitness to teach perseverance, grit, determination, resilience and confidence to face the challenges life throws their way with grace, maturity and strength."
Every quarter, our night school teachers host a student-centered learning night. Students can choose from a variety of enrichment seminars. We're thankful for community partnerships that help to bring outside expertise and opportunities in. We partnered with a local artist, Suszi Q & Company, to offer a hydrodipping class, as well as a local baker, Black Dog Bakery, for a pie-making class!
Thank you, Stock Martial Arts and Ryan Stock (martial artist), for coming out to the ALC to teach our students self-defense lessons. They're learning focus, discipline, and most importantly, gaining confidence.
Our school nurse, Jo Beth, and clinic coordinator, Alina, teamed up to teach students the importance of staying hydrated! Students were able to pick up reusable water bottles and personalize them. Thank you to University of Minnesota-Extension for donating the water bottles!
This month's wellness activity was a canvas painting contest! Students used art for calm, and chose from three categories to compete in: Winter Wonderland, Summer Memories, and Dream World. Check out the winners in the pics!
Retired ALC teachers joined Mrs. Rojas' class! Lois, Ms. Hagen, and Ms. Kuisle worked with students on a dreamcatcher art project. It was great to see them!
Parents and caregivers, did you know your child's school supplies could mean more money back in your pocket next tax season? 📚✨ Save those receipts and discover how the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction can boost your refund: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/k-12-education-subtraction-and-credit
Thank you to Winona State University nursing students and instructors for helping with ALC student vision & hearing screenings! We appreciate this partnership.
ALC Families - Come learn more about paying for college/further education... and a new program where you can go for FREE! We'll talk about the FAFSA application and the North Star Promise Program. Event details: Thursday, February 20, 5:30-6:30pm, at the ALC. Light refreshments will be provided. Let us know if you plan on joining HERE: https://tinyurl.com/alc-fafsa
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school through enrollment in and successful completion of college courses. PSEO students are not charged tuition, books, or fees for items required to participate in a course.
If you are interested in learning more about PSEO at RPS, join us for an information night on February 20 at 6:30 p.m. at RCTC, or scan the QR code to join virtually. If you have questions, contact your building's counseling office.
FREE EVENT! OPEN TO ALC FAMILIES! Mayo High School is offering a Parent Education Night on Feb 5th from 5-7pm in the Mayo Cafeteria. They will be providing dinner and offering resources and information on mental and chemical health in English, Spanish and Somali. The night will include short presentations and then small group opportunities for parents to talk, connect and learn more.
Students will not report to school on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Staff will participate in a districtwide professional development day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 18.
Our ALC College/Career/Military Fair was a success! Thank you to all of our community partners for sharing educational and career opportunities with our families and students. A special shout out to Mrs. Petersilie for coordinating this event.
Our students' art is currently on display! Each piece is accompanied by a written reflection. Parents/caregivers and our community partners are welcome to visit and browse the pieces. You can leave students notes about their work on comment cards. They appreciate these! Thank you to our art teacher, Mrs. Zaccariello, for guiding them.
Congratulations to all of our 2nd quarter high school graduates!
Congratulations to all our Students of the Month from first semester! Staff took a moment to popcorn share positive comments about every student. It was heart-warming to the see the students' and parents' faces as they listened. It's not always easy to accept compliments, but ALC students, we SEE you and BELIEVE in you! Keep doing great things!
All schools except Longfellow Elementary will be closed on Friday, January 24. Students, enjoy your day off. RPS staff will be participating in a PD/grading day. We'll see you back on Monday, January 27!
