Alexander Public Schools

Reminder that the flu clinic will be this Wednesday, October 21st, for students and staff. Forms need to be returned to the office no later than Tuesday, October 20th. If you have questions or need a form, please contact the office.

Tonight's volleyball matches will start at 6:00 p.m. with junior high matches followed by the varsity match at 7:00 p.m.

Tonight for the volleyball match against Trenton, Alexander Public School will be implementing measures to limit the number of individuals in the building. When you enter the building look for signs that will indicate seating for our visitors and guests. Guests of Alexander players are asked to sit together and socially distance from other cohorts. Trenton was provided vouchers for admittance to the matches. This is only a reservation for the seat and admission will be collected at the door. Junior high families are asked to limit their guests to two adults per player. We ask that junior high players and guests, only stay for the junior high match. Thank you for your attention to these details. We appreciate the effort and support of our Alexander families.

3rd-4th Grade Flag Football Playoffs are Saturday, October 17th. Alexanders first game starts at 10:30am at Western Star Park, Field 2. Students need to be at the field by 10am. Bracket is linked below. https://5il.co/m67e

Alexander Public School will be hosting its annual flu shot clinic for students and staff on Wednesday Oct 21st. The forms were sent home with students today. If interested, please return completed forms and payment, if applicable, to the school by Monday Oct 19.

As many of you may have seen, today it was snowing. Please be sure your children have the appropriate clothing when coming to school as is it chilly in the morning and at lunch recess. We will continue to be outside as much as possible for recess and PE classes.

October Comet News is available on the link below and as always on our website and app. https://5il.co/m66g

Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20th starting at 8am. TRP Studios Retake Policy: If you are not satisfied with your portraits, a second sitting can be done on the scheduled retake day. There is a $10.00 fee for retakes due to: expressions, hair, clothing, eye glass or dental changes. Please be sure to return your complete package along with the insert and the $10 fee, if required, directly to the photographer on retake day.

There will be a virtual financial aide bootcamp for senior and parents on Oct 20 & 21st. It will help with the application process for financial aide. If you are interested please contact Ms Hansel.

Alexander Public Regular School Board is tonight at 7:00pm at the school and virtually on Zoom. The agenda is available on the school website, https://www.alexanderschoolnd.us/ Zoom information is below and available on the website. Topic: October 2020 School Board Meeting Time: Oct 13, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91485879335?pwd=TE45YXJRQ3FRU3NDNkI4d1ZQMDRIQT09 Meeting ID: 914 8587 9335 Passcode: Comets One tap mobile +13462487799,,91485879335# US (Houston) +16699009128,,91485879335# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) Meeting ID: 914 8587 9335 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeUGIdKNv

Good morning Comet families, If your child is in quarantine, either due to testing positive for COVID-19 or being a close contact, they are REQUIRED to check in with their teachers through Google Meet. All teachers have Google Meet set up and students have accessed them while in school. The students know how to use the platform. If they do not attend their Google Meet or contact the teacher, they will be marked absent for that class. Please address any questions to Mrs. Faller or Mr. Allard.

The JH volleyball game scheduled for tonight, Oct 12th has been rescheduled for Friday Oct 16th. More information on the schedule change will be provided this week.

Prairie Rose Adventures is sponsoring a free youth pheasant hunt. Space is limited to 20! Register ASAP!

There will be an optional flag football practice for 1st and 2nd graders tomorrow, Oct 13th from 4 pm - 5 pm in the City Park.

The Varsity Football game against Drake has been rescheduled for Oct 16th in Drake at 6 pm.

Superintendent Bieber emailed a letter to all parents utilizing the school app. Please check your junk mailbox for the letter. If you did not receive a letter please contact Leslie Bieber. Leslie.Bieber@k12.nd.us

Reminder for Elementary Volleyball: there is practice tonight from 4:00 to 5:15.

Good morning, our Wi-Fi is down this morning therefore if you are at home; you may not be able to get into your Google classrooms. Not all classes are down so check into each class. We will send out a message when we are up and running again.

Flag football for 3/4 grade will be done at 4:45 pm today, Oct 8th.

Updated Athletic Schedule for October 5th-October 16th, linked below! https://5il.co/lvyr