Happy final days of Reading Month, Panthers! We hope you are having a great break -- and that you might enjoy a good book or 2 during your time off! 📖📚
The kids worked as teams to use compasses and maps, they learned what items would sink or float, made binoculars, explorer hats, and maps! Next week kicks off with S'Mores Day! It's sure to be sweet!
*** Of course, this event will take a lot of work! Our PTO would greatly appreciate your support. There are a couple ways you can get involved and help make a positive impact for our students. The PTO is still looking for volunteers for the 6 pm – 8 pm Carnival shift. Here is a link to volunteer: https://x.gldn.io/e/ttPEngCRt1b. You can also help out by making a donation. Here is a link to the PTO Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JEUXBC5ODIT4?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawQlZllleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBzRGhqWVVxcFdPY2ExT2x2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqeqMpC8RV0Slo1f6ToUS9oRcke1lqts-v012Cp5rPJhoyvveB2E_FxJQuXl_aem_s-dTiWWEDXry7zTSEvH2sw. ***
We hope you might consider making a contribution or volunteering your time. Thank you!
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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
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
Thanks to the PTO, elementary students have been able to go on great trips to Forest Hill Nature Center, Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum, Impressions 5 and even baseball games! The PTO also runs an annual Scholastic Book Fair, where up to 50% or the proceeds go back to the school’s library and media center. The schools are awarded “Scholastic Dollars” they can use to purchase classroom supplies too – whatever they need, from books to furniture! And once a month, the PTO brings in volunteers from Art Reach to teach students about a famous work of art! Along with all these amazing opportunities, the PTO hosts additional special events for students and their families like the upcoming carnival at Donald L. Pavlik Middle School (March 25 from 5 pm – 7 pm)!
Most of the funds for all these opportunities come from one big fundraiser – the spring Fun Run – which will take place this year on May 1. Here is a link to learn more about the AEPTO, including how you can get involved and help make a positive impact here at APS! https://www.almaelementarypto.org/
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.
