4th, 5th,& 6th Girls Volleyball
Practice will start Monday the 23rd
4:00pm-5:30pm
A practice schedule will be handed out at this time
Virtual learning will only be available this year for any student (PK-12) affected by COVID (close contact/positive case). If students are going to be gone for any other reason, distant learning will not be available. Please call Mr. Allard or Mrs. Faller at the school with any questions.
Menu Change: The hot lunch menu for Tuesday August 17th has been changed from Crispitos to Chicken burger and Fries.
Welcome back to school BBQ!
August 16th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Come meet your teacher, drop off school supplies, and enjoy a hot dog or burger.
Attention 7th-12th grade football parents
There will be a parent meeting this Thursday the 12th at 8pm in the commons area.
Tomorrow, August 10, 2021 at 7:00pm, is the Alexander Public School Board Regular Meeting at the Alexander School. You are invited to attend the board meeting and public forum to discuss teacher and staff professional development and ESSER III application of federal funds. Your input is welcome and appreciated.
Welcome back to school BBQ!
August 16th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Come meet your teacher, drop off school supplies, and enjoy a hot dog or burger.
Alexander Public School's first day is Tuesday Aug. 17th. This will include all grades, Preschool - 12. Someone will be contacting PK parents to let them know which days their students will attend.
We were notified that a patron who attended school registration on Monday has since tested positive with COVID-19. You may potentially be a close contact, if you have concerns and would like further information please contact the school and ask for Mrs. Faller.
There is a Special Board Meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30am at Alexander Public School. Agenda item is approval of the 2019 and 2020 financial audits.
High School Parents - As we prepare to return to school, there are some items we want to remind you and your student of.
1. Students will required to use a school device. Students may not use personal devices at school.
2. Water bottles are allowed at school but they must be clear or opaque.
3. Students will be provided their locker number at the Back to School BBQ or right way on the first day of school, along with a fresh copy of their schedule.
4. Students are allowed 8 absences per semester, students who are absent more than 8 times they may lose credit or be retained. We offer restitution in those situations when possible.
5. Medical absences can be forgiven with a doctor’s note provided within a week’s time of the appointment.
6. Dress Code
a. Head coverings are not permitted. Head coverings for religious or medical reasons must be approved by the principal
b. Shirts/tops must cover most areas with no visible gaps; no crop tops nor cutoff (midriff) tops
c. Coats & jackets should be removed.
d. Shorts may be worn and be mid-thigh length. Our general rule of thumb is fingertip length.
e. Footwear must be worn and be clean. Street shoes are not to be worn on the gym floor.
f. Written or pictorial messages on clothing/accessories are not permitted if they are vulgar, gang related, promote tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs, belittle any race, religion, nationality or gender.
The countdown is on and we look forward to seeing everyone soon! If you have any questions feel free to contact the school.
7th-12th Grade Volleyball
Practice begins Monday, August 16th
3:00pm- 5:00pm
Parent meeting information to follow
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Tackle Football
When: Practice begins Monday, August 9th
Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am
What to wear: T-shirt, shorts, & football cleats
Meet at the Alexander School playground
Questions: Call Coach Simonson 701-770-5123
4th grade can play both flag and tackle football
Attention parents of 7-12th grade athletes:
Sanford Health will be hosting a sports physical clinic at the Alexander Public School for all 7-12th grade athletes. An annual sports physical is required to participate in sports.
Sports Physical Clinic is Thursday, July 29th from 5-7pm at Alexander Public School. Check in at the Commons Area with Nurse Heen. The cost is $40 cash per athlete at the time of the physical.
If a parent would like a more in-depth physical which includes immunizations, you can schedule a Back To School Physical/Annual Physical which is run through insurance. You can make an appointment at the clinic by calling 701-566-7302. Sanford Health in Watford City has two pediatricians' available with openings M-F 8AM to 5PM.
Correction:
1st - 12th Grade Registration for all students
August 2nd- August 4th
9am - 2pm
Located in the commons area
August 2nd-Last names beginning in A-L
August 3rd- Last names beginning in M-Z
August 4th- Anyone who cannot make other dates
Please contact the school with any question at 701-828-3334
Preschool/Kindergarten Screening July 26th & July 27th
A letter was sent home with a time slot for each student. If the time does not work, please contact the school.
Any new families having a preschool or kindergarten student, please contact the school at 701-828-3334.
Good morning APS families, one more survey please. Why? I need your feedback in order to apply for Federal Communications Commission Emergency Connectivity Grant. Please help us provide all students with internet! The survey is only FOUR questions. It is available on our website, Facebook Page and at this link. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NHC66K3
Reminder- there will be no boys basketball open gym for the next two weeks as the gym floor is being worked on. We will resume July 26th.
Gearing up for fall sports: all athletes grades 7-12 are required by NDHSAA to have a sports physical prior to the 1st day of practice. A sports physical form can be printed off at NDHSAA_Physical_Form_Approved_2019. Completed form needs to be turned into the coach or main office. Football practice will start August 5th and volleyball practice will start August 16th. Details about practice will be provided at a later time.
APS school gyms will be closed starting today, July 6th, through July 20th.