United Way presented a check for $24,000 to distribute among the five community schools in Rochester Public Schools... including the ALC! We are so grateful for this support. These dollars allow the school to fund experiences students wouldn't otherwise have, including boxing classes, music classes, ice skating, sign language classes, nature trips, and more! Thank you!
As part of our Attendance Matters initiative, we are sending all families an attendance update today. This message will provide a current snapshot of your student’s attendance record for the year so far. Our goal is to keep you informed and partner with you to support your student's learning. You can always view up-to-the-minute attendance data in Skyward. Learn more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/attendance-matters
Students toured Riverland Community College in Austin! They learned about a wide variety of programs, including carpentry, nursing, EMS/Fire, massage therapy, IT, and more!
In Nature Rx class with Public Health, students went fishing! They did a mental health check in/check out... and by the end of class, all students posted green smiley faces. Love the smiles all around!
Mrs. Goss' students learned about acids, bases, and pH in this hands-on, interactive lab!
Winona State University senior nursing students have been visiting our school each week and working with our ninth graders! They develop health-related educational lessons around teen issues, like developing healthy sleep habits and balanced nutrition. We appreciate this partnership!
Registration for the Salvation Army Coat Drive is NOW OPEN! Scan the QR code on the flyer for the link.
Distribution dates: Wed, Oct 15, 3-6:30pm (families) / Thurs, Oct 16, 9-12pm (adults)
Location: 20 1st Ave NE, Rochester, MN
Distribution dates: Wed, Oct 15, 3-6:30pm (families) / Thurs, Oct 16, 9-12pm (adults)
Location: 20 1st Ave NE, Rochester, MN
This week, we celebrated Doug , an ESP who worked at Golden Hill/ALC for over a decade! He has left a lasting impact on so many students and staff over the years. Thank you, Doug, for your kind and giving spirit. #ALCFamily
We love having community volunteers share their talents with our students! Donna--a local watercolor artist--shared techniques, inspiration, and ideas with Night School's Art I classes .
Students had the opportunity to tour the MN State SE Winona campus this week! Tours are the perfect way to learn about options for after high school. Students can see Mrs. Petersilie, our Transitions Coordinator, for future college and career events!
Thank you to the Mayo Clinic Desk Operations department for hosting a Resource Room/Food Pantry drive for the Rochester ALC! We're currently in need of canned food/microwaveable meals/healthy snacks for our food pantry. Donations can be dropped off anytime school is in from 8:30-4pm.
Need help understanding the financial aid options for college? Free college planning and financial aid events are available to Minnesota students and families via Zoom. The series, running on Tuesday evenings this fall, is intended for current high school students and will cover general information about the college application and financial aid process, details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, and other ways to pay for college. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong. Attendees can ask questions in the chat and have them answered by higher education experts during the event. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship (one entry per session attended). Space is limited, so register soon! These sessions are offered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC The College Place and Minnesota Goes to College. For session dates, topics and to register: bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries. Contact myang@ecmc.org with any questions.
RPS families: This is a reminder that, except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school on Wednesday, September 24, for our Curriculum Adjustment Day.
We love our partnership with Public Health! In this week's Nature Rx seminar, students canoed out at Chester Woods Park! Each week, they experience and reflect on nature as a prescription for positive mental wellbeing.
The ALC has apple trees! Students helped pick apples, and learned to make homemade apple sauce. #communitygarden #farmtotable
For our September Wellness activity, we loved having two therapy dogs spend time with students over lunch! Thank you, Lola and Hugo!
Northwest Dental Group is hosting a FREE Dental Day (filling, cleaning, simple extractions)! Friday, September 19, 9am-1pm (first come, first served). TWO locations: 822 38th St NW / 2056 Superior Dr. NW
To help our students fully engage in their learning, students are encouraged not to bring cell phones or other electronic devices, including smart watches and earbuds/airpods, to school. See more information about our cell phone procedures for each school level at https://rochesterschools.org/cell-phone-procedures
Students experimented with mini waffles in a student-centered learning (SCL) Wednesday cooking class! So much creativity!
We love our mentoring partnership with Ben Franklin Elementary! ALC students had a chance to meet their young mentees this week!
