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Also, don't forget to fill out the MiStudent Voice Parent Survey.
Link: https://kentisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHhVYvohGGD4Q6O?D_Code=29010&ParentGuardianSurvey
Below you’ll see some of our Trimester 2 attendance data as we reflect and work toward even stronger attendance in Trimester 3. Thank you for partnering with us to support student success!
Once again, APS will be participating in the MI Student Voice Perception Survey for all parents and staff, and for students in grades 5-12th only.
The MI Student Voice Perception Survey helps schools better understand students’ experiences in school. The survey asks students and parents about their sense of engagement, belonging, and social-emotional learning so their voices can help guide school and district improvement efforts. This feedback provides a broader picture of school quality and helps inform decisions about instruction, supports, and school environments beyond academic test scores.
The Parent Survey will be open from Monday, March 9th, through 4 pm on Friday, March 20th.
APS Flyer-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KT0pLAIBBmEK7aizYHK63e0bOCliK0r0/view?usp=sharing
Link to Parent Survey-https://kentisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHhVYvohGGD4Q6O?D_Code=29010&ParentGuardianSurvey
Correction from the letter: The meeting will be on Monday, March 9th at 6:30 PM in the high school library.
Mr. Newman enjoys getting to know his students and seeing them grow, in some instances, over the course of seven years (from 6th grade band through senior year of high school). “My favorite part of teaching band at APS is seeing students grow as people, as a community and as musicians during the time I get to have them in class,” said Newman.
“Any student who engages with the skills necessary to be a successful musician is learning skills that will set them up for success in any future endeavor. A musician learns discipline, delayed gratification, perseverance, problem solving skills, relying on others and having others rely on you, responsiveness, patience, creativity, self-reflection and dedication just to name a few that first come to mind,” said Newman. “The present and future version of every student will benefit from developing these attributes. Further, music itself is important to study because it connects us with our humanity and helps us understand the world through sound. While one can appreciate music without learning to play or sing, I believe the best way to understand and connect with music is through making music firsthand, which is what students do in our music classes.”
Here are some a quick updates on our APS Aquatic Center facility:
- We are currently offering school-sponsored swim lessons for 2nd through 5th graders from 12:45 pm to 2:40 pm Monday through Thursday.
- The high school swim season has wrapped up so we are happy to provide additional swim time for community members. The Aquatic Center hours through April will be 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 3 pm to 4:30 pm.
- Finally, our water aerobics classes have switched from 9 am to 10 am Monday through Friday.
Please follow this link to complete the APS Pool Survey Interest form if you have not already. Your input is important and will help us improve upon our Aquatic Center facility and opportunities!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX0MozSj1NOHXRBIlMHpHgyOiUwIO0PrarUqKgmVC2HNSIIA/viewform?usp=header
During the last hour of our half day on Friday, students enjoyed games and activities in the cafeteria, gym, and library. Even better — teachers were not required to attend and supervise, but chose to come spend time with students and celebrate alongside them. 🧡🖤
It was a great way to recognize everyone’s hard work and finish the trimester strong. So proud of our Panthers! 🐾🧡🖤
We are so proud of all the hard work they’ve put in. Their performances were awesome, and it was great to see so many families there to support them.
Nice job to all of our musicians and singers! 👏🎵
Maintaining an open and positive dialogue about school can be the difference between your student attending school consistently or missing important learning opportunities.
Checking in matters. Attendance matters.
We have been pleased to see interest in the Alma Public Schools Aquatic Center lately, and we want to ensure it is accessible and engaging to the community. Please take a moment to fill out the APS Pool Interest Survey. The survey will be open until March 2. Your feedback is important and appreciated.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX0MozSj1NOHXRBIlMHpHgyOiUwIO0PrarUqKgmVC2HNSIIA/viewform?usp=header
This week we shared some photos of our awesome students volunteering their time to helping others! It has been great reflecting on the amazing ways our students make a difference in their school and their community – and it’s been even better getting to share these stories and pictures with all of you! Here are a few more to wrap up a great week...
