We LOVED partnering with the University of Minnesota - Extension to offer a 4-week family cooking series! Families cooked together, ate together, and then brought home a second set of ingredients to cook the same recipes again. Grateful for this partnership!
ALC Parents/Caregivers - Are you worried about your teen's social media use? On Monday, March 24, 5:30-6:30pm, come join an open discussion with Morgan Nagle (ALC/Zumbro Valley Mental Health therapist) and other parents. Talk about the impact of social media on mental health, and learn strategies for setting healthy boundaries. Light refreshments will be served. Let us know if you can make it here: http://tinyurl.com/ralcworkshop2
Students will not report to school on Wednesday, March 12. Staff will be participating in a curriculum adjustment day. We will see students back on Thursday, March 13.
ALC juniors attended FutureForward's career, college, and job fair this week! Over 100 employers and post-secondary institutions were present. Students learned about future opportunities available to them.
Due to tomorrow's Snow Day, we'll now be holding our Scholarships Informational Night for families (Juniors/Seniors) next Thursday, March 13, 5:30-6:30pm, at the ALC.
We're so grateful to be able to partner with Rush World. Our students get to experience a team sport, be active, and work on their soccer skills!
Our students have been busy volunteering every week at Channel One! They sort, stock, and help label food items. They're also learning how to work as a team and how it feels to give back and help out!
Our students learned all about ice fishing with Public Health/Nature Rx!
We had a wonderful turnout for our FAFSA Parent/Caregiver Education Night. Thank you to our RCTC advisor for sharing about this FREE financial aid application and the North Star Promise program that can help cover college tuition. Chanda works closely with our students and families and is available on Tuesdays at the ALC.
The ALC has a *NEW* partnership with Crossfit Credence and FYR (Forging Youth Resilience) this quarter! We appreciate this opportunity for our students to create wellness goals and to get the personal training to work toward them.
FYR believes in "using fitness to teach perseverance, grit, determination, resilience and confidence to face the challenges life throws their way with grace, maturity and strength."
Students will not report to school on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Staff will participate in a districtwide professional development day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 18.
Students will not report to school on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day. Staff will participate in a districtwide professional development day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 18.
Every quarter, our night school teachers host a student-centered learning night. Students can choose from a variety of enrichment seminars. We're thankful for community partnerships that help to bring outside expertise and opportunities in. We partnered with a local artist, Suszi Q & Company, to offer a hydrodipping class, as well as a local baker, Black Dog Bakery, for a pie-making class!
Thank you, Stock Martial Arts and Ryan Stock (martial artist), for coming out to the ALC to teach our students self-defense lessons. They're learning focus, discipline, and most importantly, gaining confidence.
Our school nurse, Jo Beth, and clinic coordinator, Alina, teamed up to teach students the importance of staying hydrated! Students were able to pick up reusable water bottles and personalize them. Thank you to University of Minnesota-Extension for donating the water bottles!
This month's wellness activity was a canvas painting contest! Students used art for calm, and chose from three categories to compete in: Winter Wonderland, Summer Memories, and Dream World. Check out the winners in the pics!
Retired ALC teachers joined Mrs. Rojas' class! Lois, Ms. Hagen, and Ms. Kuisle worked with students on a dreamcatcher art project. It was great to see them!
Thank you to Winona State University nursing students and instructors for helping with ALC student vision & hearing screenings! We appreciate this partnership.
Parents and caregivers, did you know your child's school supplies could mean more money back in your pocket next tax season? 📚✨ Save those receipts and discover how the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction can boost your refund: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/k-12-education-subtraction-and-credit
ALC Families - Come learn more about paying for college/further education... and a new program where you can go for FREE! We'll talk about the FAFSA application and the North Star Promise Program. Event details: Thursday, February 20, 5:30-6:30pm, at the ALC. Light refreshments will be provided. Let us know if you plan on joining HERE: https://tinyurl.com/alc-fafsa
