
Reminder: We are getting ready for the pie booth at Old Settlers on Saturday September 4th. We ask that each family at the school please donate 2 pies. The pies can be brought to the First Responders building Saturday morning before 10am or brought to the school office by Thursday afternoon. Thank you all so much for your help and support.

See what is going on with this week's Comet Connection from Mrs. Triplett's Mass Media Class!
https://5il.co/y5ab

Reminder:
the varisty football game against Tioga this Friday is set for 8:00pm
New game added:
To make up for a lost game to our schedule, the varsity comet football team will play Tioga on Saturday October 9th. The game will be at 6:00pm and will be played at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City.

There will be no football practice for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade tomorrow August 31st.

We are getting ready for the pie booth at old settlers on Saturday September 4th!!! We ask that each family at the school please donate 2 pies. The pies can be brought to the first responders building Saturday morning before 10am or brought to the school office by Thursday afternoon. Thank you all so much for your help and support.

Hi-5 LEAGUE WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 17th
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Buses will run a modified schedule.
Breakfast and lunch will be served for students at regular cost.
* Meals will be made according to the # of students signed up for Hi-5 League. If a student does not sign up but comes to Hi-5 League, lunch/breakfast cannot be guaranteed.*
Please contact the school with any questions 701-828-3334

Check out this year's first Comet Connection from Mrs. Triplett's Mass Media Class! https://5il.co/xok4

Varsity Football News/ Updates
*No Varsity football this Friday, Aug. 27th vs. Parshall
* NOTE- SCHEDULE CHANGE:
due to issues with officials, our game in Tioga on Friday, Sept. 3rd will be at 8:00 p.m.

The comets have their first Varsity football game tonight!
It will be at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City vs MLS. Concessions will be served which include hamburgers and hot dogs.
Game time is 7pm
We hope to see a good crowd
GO COMETS!
**The game will be streamed live tonight via Facebook on the Alexander School Facebook page**

There will be practice changes for flag football.
1st & 2nd will be practicing on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday the 24th!
3rd & 4th will be practicing on Mondays and Wednesdays starting Monday the 23rd! (If any 4th grade tackle football players are interested they can come to practices on Wednesdays)
Sign up sheets will be sent home with students today.
Please fill them out and return them to the school as soon as possible.
Any questions please contact Coach Luke at 910-650-3163

Flag football will start next week!
1st & 2nd grade will be practicing Mondays & Wednesdays starting the 23rd from 4pm-5pm
3rd & 4th grade will be practicing Tuesdays & Thursdays starting the 24th from 4pm-5:30pm
Any questions please contact Coach Luke at 910-650-3163

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.