Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASPs) are coming up soon. Some students can become anxious in the weeks or days before testing but a little encouragement from adults around them can go a long way in helping students walk into testing days feeling confident. Confidence can have a huge effect on how students perform. Ask your child what they are doing in class and how confident they feel about their work. Offer praise to your child when they feel confident and encourage them to continue to be excited about their success with new concepts or skills. Similarly, if your child is telling you they are struggling with a concept, topic, or skills, point out the progress they are making and positively encourage them to continue working—never give up on your learning!
National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who are dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. Thank you to Ms. Welle and the library paraprofessionals who support our students & encourage their growth in reading!
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is observed annually on the first Wednesday of April. Today we'd like to take a moment and thank ALL of our wonderful paraprofessionals and recognize the positive impact they have on our students!
Mr. Carter would like to share a message regarding tax rates, proposed taxes and our current Field House Project. Click on the link below to watch the video.
https://youtu.be/S0XAPfT39ME
Algona CSD is going to cancel school for today, March 26th.
Algona CSD will be two hours late today, March 26th.
Reminder! There will be no classes held at ACSD from March 27-April 1. Classes resume April 2nd. Enjoy your break!
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASPs) are coming up soon. Each building works to make a schedule for times to test while trying to not disrupt the normal school schedule. Please prioritize attendance during the days of testing. Completing make-up tests in different locations and at different times from peers is not the best setting for students to show what they know. Try to not schedule appointments or activities for days when your child(ren) will be testing.
https://youtu.be/90h9p5b7vUQ
On March 26, Mr. Jacobson will be having a meeting for families with students in grades 6-11 to discuss a variety of topics, but namely the new scheduling platform that ACSD will be utilizing next year. See the graphic or PDF for more information.
View PDF- https://5il.co/2h1ha
Please see the graphic or PDF with information regarding the next Driver's Ed course.
View PDF- https://5il.co/2grgl
Here are the numbers to call when your student needs to be absent-
Bertha Godfrey Elementary..................(515) 295-3586
Bryant Elementary.................................(515) 295-7773
Lucia Wallace Elementary.....................(515) 295-7296
Algona Middle School..........................(515) 295-7207
Algona High School..............................(515) 295-7207
ACSD is hiring elementary teachers! Follow the link to learn more or apply! Contact Mrs. Schutjer for more information.
https://www.algona.k12.ia.us/page/employment
**While you're there, check out other positions also available!
The Algona VIPs are currently running their cheesecake fundraiser! Contact any 5th - 12th Grade Music student to purchase. Sales will continue until March 12th with pick up on April 9th, 3:30pm-5:30pm at the PAC. Thank you so much for supporting our amazing Music Programs!
Check out the graphics for two events coming up from the Kossuth County Extension-
The Vocal Pops Concert is coming up on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00pm in the Wilcox PAC. The concert will feature the 5th, 6th, 7/8 and high school choirs.
Friday, March 1st is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to Jeff Gisch and crew for the work they do all year round for our teachers, students and community!
Reminder- P/T Conferences are this week. We also have a 1 hour early dismissal on Tuesday & Thursday and no school on Friday, March 1st.
Congratulations to the AMS Jazz Choir on receiving 1st Place in the Middle School Division at Shake the Lakes, held at Spirit Lake, on Friday!
Mark your calendars for the All School Band Concert coming up next Monday, Feb. 26 at 7:00pm in the Wilcox PAC!
Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up next week! Sign up for elementary conferences can be found at myconferencetime.com/algona.
