In recognition of Red Ribbon Week, the McKenzie County Drug Task Force will be speaking with students in grades 4-12 on Tuesday, October 26th. All students will be addressed on an age-appropriate level. There will also be a parent session at 5:00 p.m. on October 26th, to help parents understand what our students face today. If parents have any questions about the presentations please contact the Mrs. Faller or Miss Hansel.
Just a reminder:
Boys basketball fundraiser is due tomorrow!
Please follow the link below to get your orders in
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/cometsbb?utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=pdf&utm_campaign=store_shop&utm_content=store_link
The Alexander Public School is working to support our local veterans by creating and selling a shirt that celebrates our veterans. The order form is attached or you may pick one up in the office; the youngest member of families will be given an order form as well. Orders shall be returned to the office with payment (cash or check) by October 28th @ 4:00 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a veteran's charity. If you have any questions feel free to contact Mrs. Faller or Miss Hansel.
Reminder that parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for next week on Monday, October 25th and Tuesday, October 26th. Elementary families should have information to sign up for a time to visit with their student's teacher. High school parents do not have to sign up as teachers will be in their classrooms to visit with parents. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, discuss classroom expectations and discuss student progress. We look forward to seeing everyone next week!
A community member would like to donate beef to veteran parents of our students. Please follow the survey link to identify yourself and the branch of service. The information you share will be kept private if you prefer. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QBFDRHZ
What's up, Cometeers?! Check out the latest from APS's Comet Connection!
https://5il.co/10myb
The Activities Club will be having a meeting Tuesday October 19th at 5:30 at the school to begin planning for a new fun event called 'The Christmas stroll' and other upcoming events. If you are interested in helping out or just seeing what the activities club is about please come join us!
We ask our "Comet Zoo Cru" (all students and staff) to dress up in their Grrrr-Animal Print or Shirts featuring their favorite Wild Animals tomorrow October 14!
APS Lunch Program has been chosen by the NDDPI and the Mountain Plains Regional USDA to be honored as a School Lunch Champion. This in conjunction with National School Lunch week October 11-15. The USDA Regional Director will "stop in" for lunch virtually with us on Thursday October 14th for a quick visit. This year's theme for National School Lunch Week is "Wild about School Lunch". We will be celebrating on Thursday Oct 14 with the following: Hot Breakfast : Monkey Bread Hot Lunch: Hot Safari Sandwiches featuring "Wild Boar" (ham) or "Too Talky Toucan" (turkey), Snake Coils (curly fries) , Zoo Animal Crackers, and Salad Bar
Wrestling open mat for junior high and varsity will start after school on October 18th.
Come support our volleyball girls tonight! The games will be a followed JH starting at 5 pm, followed by JV at 6PM and lastly Varsity at 7 PM. Tonight is also Parents Night for Varsity. See everyone there!!
Our annual Book Fair is on it's way! Volunteers are the key to making this one humdinger of a book fair! We will take all the help we can in order to help put books into all our wonderful students. This is also a great way for high school students to accumulate volunteer hours needed for graduation. If you are able to help, please fill out the bottom of this sheet and return it to the school as soon as possible! Contact the office with any questions.
Hey y'all, check out this week's slide show!
https://5il.co/10br8
Influenza “flu” and COVID vaccinations will be available at Alexander Public School on Monday, October 11th starting at 11am till finished. Vaccinations will be available for Alexander School students, Alexander School staff members, and Alexander community members. Vaccination information were sent home with your youngest elementary child. If you do not have a child in elementary school & you want a form, please contact the school office. You may also access the form on our school website. If you are a community member, please enter the doors to the new gym. ~ Nurse Heen
Students & Staff: Please do not park in the new gym entrance(west side) parking lot on Monday. The school is hosting a vaccine clinic and needs to have parking for the community members. Thank you!
APS Lunch Program has been chosen by the NDDPI and the Mountain Plains Regional USDA to be honored as a School Lunch Champion. This in conjunction with National School Lunch week October 11-15. The USDA Regional Director will "stop in" for lunch virtually with us on Thursday October 14th for a quick visit.
This year's theme for National School Lunch Week is "Wild about School Lunch". We will be celebrating on Thursday Oct 14 with the following:
Hot Breakfast : Monkey Bread
Hot Lunch: Hot Safari Sandwiches featuring "Wild Boar" (ham) or "Too Talky Toucan" (turkey), Snake Coils (curly fries) , Zoo Animal Crackers, and Salad Bar
We will also ask our "Comet Zoo Cru" (all students and staff) to dress up in their Grrrr-Animal Print or Shirts featuring their favorite Wild Animals.
Your Lunch Staff ask you to join us in celebrating this huge honor!
***Jr High Football***
There has been a time change
The away game in New Town on Thursday October 14th that was at 5:00 p.m. is now at 6:30 p.m.
Influenza “flu” and COVID vaccinations will be available at Alexander Public School on Monday, October 11th starting at 11am till finished. Vaccinations will be available for Alexander School students, Alexander School staff members, and Alexander community members. Vaccination information and consent forms will come home with your youngest elementary child. If you do not have a child in elementary school & you want a form, please contact the school office. You may also access the form on our school website. If you are a community member, please enter the doors to the new gym.
~ Nurse Heen
PowerSchool is a data tool that APS uses to record grades and attendance for all students. Do you have access? All parents and students are able to login to see grades, assignments, & attendance. If you are interested in having access contact Mrs. Faller or Jami.
Student Council is now selling Boo Bags for $4.00 a piece. They will be selling them until October 28th. Order forms are now available and can be picked up in the office. Please return completed forms to Mrs. Serverson or the office.
Fight for Avah
Avah, a kindergartener at Alexander Public School was diagnosed with Leukemia in August. She has been going through treatment in Fargo since her diagnosis.
On OCTOBER 12TH, we ask all students to wear orange to show their support for Avah. As well students can pay $1 to wear a hat for the day or pay $5 to wear a hat all week. All donations will go to Avah and her family.
Any families looking to make a private donation please contact the office 701-828-3334 or come in.
