Thank you to Dr. Yates for sharing your knowledge to continue to support APS special education paraprofessionals in their learning path!
Paraprofessional staff is also receiving CHAMPS training today, under the leadership of Mrs. Hahn. APS is committed to providing professional development surrounding the district goals to all staff.
Mr. Huff is leading members of the APS Custodial, Maintenance, Food Service Teams, along with Administrative Secretaries, Central Office staff, Paraprofessionals, Transportation Department, and other non-certified teaching staff member in ALICE training and reviewing safety protocols this morning.
APS teachers are diving into a day of professional learning, focused on the CHAMPS framework and continued work on building a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Support.
November is Homeless Awareness Month and we’re excited to be partnering with United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties to raise money for Gratiot County Hope House through a coin war challenge called “Coins for a Cause”! Start saving and collecting your coins to send with your student! The classroom that raises the most amount of money will win a PIZZA PARTY! 🍕
We had a wonderful day today celebrating Fall Festival! The building was full with families all day participating in different activities, enjoying snacks, and making memories with the photo booth. We wish everyone a Happy Halloween!
Reminder- There is no school tomorrow for students (11/1/22).
Reminder that Alma Public Schools does not have school on Tuesday, November 1st. Teachers will have a day of learning.
Today we had our FIRST rainy day pick up! We tried something a little new! A HUGE thank you to all you adults for your patience and understanding while we worked through it! It went pretty smooth too!
Session #1 of "Parenting the Love and Logic Way" was very informative, as we discussed strategies to use at home when our children argue or persistently plead for things.
We will be hosting 3 more sessions throughout the year, to continue building strategies to use at home. These workshops are open to all K-5 parents, 5:30-7:00pm, at Luce Road ECLC.
Please RSVP to the Luce Road Office at 989-463-1012.
Flyer- https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1Ho-AVLlXlozEkd7jarChq5OatayIjTfO2C036y0aOTw/edit?usp=sharing
PTO meets TONIGHT at 6:30pm!
Join us at Hillcrest for our monthly meeting. Free childcare is provided. We welcome all families to attend!
Join us for our monthly PTO Meeting! We meet on Monday at 6:30pm at Hillcrest Elementary. Hope to see you there!
Our Love & Logic Parent Workshop is tomorrow night- Tuesday, October 11th from 6:30-8:00 PM at Luce Road ECLC. This workshop is free and participants will learn how to put an end to arguing, back talk and begging. Please call the Luce Road office (989) 463-1012 to let them know you will be attending.
Flyer- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q1Gay9VNFab_CRcuPjZdIhpXvSDsDNJu/view?usp=sharing
We are excited to host a Love & Logic Parent Workshop next Tuesday, October 11th from 6:30-8:00 PM at Luce Road ECLC. This workshop is free and participants will learn how to put an end to arguing, back talk and begging. Please call the Luce Road office to let them know you will be attending.
Flyer- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q1Gay9VNFab_CRcuPjZdIhpXvSDsDNJu/view?usp=sharing
Our K-5 buildings are excited to host a Love & Logic Parent Workshop next Tuesday, October 11th from 6:30-8:00 PM at Luce Road ECLC. This workshop is free and participants will learn how to put an end to arguing, back talk and begging. Please call the Luce Road office to let them know you will be attending.
Flyer- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q1Gay9VNFab_CRcuPjZdIhpXvSDsDNJu/view?usp=sharing
Today we had a beautiful bench installed on the playground, in loving memory of longtime kindergarten teacher Michelle Kelly. 🦋
Parent Teacher Conferences are this Thursday and Friday.
Don't forget to sign up for a Parent Teacher Conference time with your teacher! Teachers have sent out a link with a google form to sign up for a time. Conferences can either be in person or over the phone. Conferences are Thursday, October 6th and Friday, October 7th.
This is an important message in response to the inaccurate rumors being circulated regarding school safety. School safety is a top priority for APS. As announced on September 23rd, a cross department investigation has been completed. There are no student or building concerns.
