Here's the Pine Press for January 28.
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Stay warm this weekend!
New Alma Public Schools COVID Guidelines effective 1/26/2022.
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Please be patient tomorrow as we make calls and updates accordingly.
We hope these days off allowed our Panthers an opportunity to recover from illnesses and that everyone is on the mend again. This week's Pine Press is linked below.
Stay warm this weekend! We look forward to seeing everyone in school Monday!
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Please be advised that Alma Public Schools will be shutting down for three (3) school days resuming on Monday, January 24th. This includes all extra-curricular activities for the next five (5) days as well. No student work will be sent home. This is not remote instruction.
A HUGE thank you to PTO for supporting the purchase of a Gaga ball pit for Pine Avenue!!! Our students are being introduced to the game, rules, and expectations this week in PE. It’s so much fun!
Elementary staff attending additional training to learn some supports for students with challenging behaviors. Thanks to RESD teacher, Kerri Breidinger, for sharing your knowledge!
Have a great weekend, Panthers! Stay warm!!
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Wrapping up the basketball unit in PE today means it’s game time!! 🏀
We are so thankful to be 1:1! From conducting research to interactive educational games, our students are learning many ways to use technology to enhance learning.
Students in Mrs. Adkins' class were thrilled to visit Forest Hill Nature Area today. They were able to go snowshoeing, learning about mammals, and exploring friction and energy while sledding! They also enjoyed s’mores and marshmallows roasted on the fire!
As you may be aware, neighboring districts are experiencing high levels of COVID cases impacting their ability to continue face-to-face instruction. APS would like to prevent additional spread across our district. We encourage everyone to wear a mask, remain socially distanced and continue best practice sanitization strategies. Masks will be available at school, on our buses and in all offices.
We had a great return back to school after break! Stay warm and enjoy the snow & sunshine!
Here's this week's Pine Press! Have a great weekend!
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Student led learning and peer teaching opportunities lead to great things! When students can teach students, it strengthens community, builds relationships, and boosts confidence.
Do you know someone interested in being a Resource Room teacher? Send the requested application materials to Angie Adams, aadams@almaschools.net by Friday, January 7, 2022.
Love seeing our students seeking new books and diving right in! The new year brings new goals - our students are going to knock their goals out of the park!
Happy New Year!
As we return to face to face instruction tomorrow, Alma Public Schools asks that parents and guardians keep symptomatic children home.
We also encourage students to mask as we return from a high exposure holiday period.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep kids in school.
Do you know someone interested in becoming a K-12 Director/Supervisor of Special Education? If so, it is not too late to apply. Send the requested application materials to Stacey Criner, Superintendent scriner@almaschools.net before 4:00 PM on Monday, January 3, 2022.
See you in 2022!!
We hope each of our Pine Avenue families, all of our staff and students, enjoy a well deserved winter break.
Here's the latest edition of the Pine Press!
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As we continue to update you regarding the safety protocols in our schools, we wanted to be sure that you all are aware of a “challenge” that is currently being led by the social media platform, Tik Tok. This evening we learned of a nation-wide challenge on Tik Tok, encouraging users to make threats of violence against their schools on Friday, December 17th.
Once again, we are asking for your help as parents/guardians. Please talk to your children about this type of social media challenge and encourage them to speak out against it. Remind your students of the consequences of this behavior. Sometimes our students do not realize the serious consequences or threats to the safety of our schools and community until it is too late.
There have been no threats specific to APS. This is informational only.
Checkmate!
After learning the ins and outs of chess, some of our 4th grade students participated in a chess tournament. The results of are in! Way to go! ♟
