Alexander Public Schools

Attention Fans: JH Football tomorrow night, Sept 23rd, vs Divide County. Game time is 630 pm at the Roughrider Center in Watford City. See you there!

The junior high football game scheduled at Fairview on Thursday, Sept 23rd has been CANCELLED. Stay tuned as we are trying to schedule a replacement game.

**PLEASE BE ADVISED** Volleyball Thursday 09/23/21 in New Town New Town school is under a MASK MANDATE. All players (when not on court), coaches, and spectators will be required to wear a mask. New Town administration will enforce their mandate.

Take a look at this week's Comet Connections! https://5il.co/zb8l

Life Size Game Night Join us for family fun night!!! Sunday, September 26 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located in the Alexander school old gym.

Attention Comet Fans! On Friday, September 24th our varsity football team plays in Kenmare at 7:00 p.m. Before the game the Kenmare Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a free will donation tailgate supper for everyone!

An ALICE drill was held this afternoon for all students and staff with help from the McKenzie County Sheriff's Department, Alexander City Hall and Alexander Fire Department. I encourage you to visit with your students about the drill. Please contact administration with any questions.

School Meal Programs ALERT! Supply Chain Issues Our school nutrition program is currently experiencing supply chain issues. Consequently, we are having trouble receiving menu ingredients from our food vendors. This is a nationwide problem, but we are working on several strategies to mitigate the impact on our students. We apologize to students who are experiencing last-minute menu changes. As we navigate this challenging time, we appreciate your patience and understanding. Please direct questions to Ms. Bieber or Ms. Elliot. Thank you for your continued support!

Trenton JH Volleyball Tournament for Saturday Sept, 18th 2021 Games will be played in the Trenton High School Gymnasium Alexanders first match will begin at 8:30 a.m. Have all athletes to the school no later than 7:10 to get the bus. Any questions please contact the school at 701-828-3334

The girls' volleyball games scheduled for Thursday Sept. 16th, against Mandaree have been postponed to a later date, TBA. Practice will be held afterschool instead.

Just a reminder: There is NO 1st and 2nd grade flag football practice tonight! There will be a short parents meeting after practice on Wednesday. 3rd and 4th grade will be playing their first game tonight at Grondhal Field in Williston. Please have kids there around 5:00 p.m. game starts at 5:30 p.m. Shirts will be handed out tonight prior to the game so have your child wear shorts/ sweatpants and appropriate shoes PLEASE BRING WATER a short parents meeting will follow to go over changes in schedule and answer any questions anyone might have If you have any questions contact Coach Luke 910-650-3163 or contact the office 701-828-3334

Check out the latest Comet Connections video below! https://5il.co/yugp

The Activity Club will be selling butter braids again this year. If you are interested in helping the Activity Club sell, please text your Child's name and grade to 970-520-0555. Sales start on Monday Sept. 20th.

Students were given fundraising packets today at school. Parents/Families watch this short video to guide you through participating in this fundraiser. Please have packets back to the school by September 27th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SEkYO9MGHw

Attention Comet Supporters!: We are in need of an adult to runt the game clock at our last two football games October 1st and October 9th Please contact the school if you are interested or able to help.

There will NOT be Junior High volleyball practice tomorrow, Sept. 13th.

Tonights game will be livestreamed from NFHS Network. It will be free to watch but you will need to make an account. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/watford-city-high-school-watford-city-nd/gam1eed47ca84

Flag Football Updates: 1st and 2nd grade: We have a game tomorrow 12:00pm Cote Field #2 3422 36th St W, Williston, ND 58801 Please have children at the field 20 mins prior to starting time! Make sure your child has plenty of water with them. 3rd & 4th grade: We are still waiting on a schedule. We do know THEY DO NOT HAVE A GAME tomorrow. They are looking to have them play during the week. Once the schedule is released it will be sent out to all parents.

ATTENTION ALL JV VOLLEYBALL PARENTS: Our JV Volleyball team has been asked to play tomorrow in the WC Soph. Tournament. Our games are all in the arena at the Rough Rider Center. Game times are 10:50, 12:30, 1:20, and 3:00. There is also a chance to play at 4:10 depending on the outcome of the first 4 matches. GO COMETS!!!

A few friendly reminders when your child is ill… Please do NOT send your child to school if he/she has had: 1. Fever more than 100 degrees within the last 24 hours (must be fever free for 24 hours WITHOUT medication) 2. Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours (without medication) 3. Continuous coughing not relieved with cough medicine Reminder: Alexander Public School has a policy in place regarding medication administration to students – Policy ACBD. A parent or guardian may provide prescribed and/or non-prescribed (over-the-counter) medication and request permission for school staff to administer during school hours. These forms are available in the office or on our school website under “medications”. A medication administration form must be completed. The medication needs to be in an unopened container (if over-the-counter) and brought in by a parent. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in preventing the spread of illness in our school. Please help us teach your children good health habits to protect themselves as well as others. In addition, follow yourself. 1. Plenty of rest and nutritious food are needed 2. Do not eat or drink from the same utensil or container after someone else 3. Keep hydrated by drinking a lot of heathy fluids (soda does not count) 4. When coughing or sneezing, cover the nose & mouth by coughing or sneezing into a tissue or in the bend of the elbow 5. Practice frequent hand washing with soap & water or hand sanitizer. This is the best way to prevent the spread of germs. Wash, wash, and wash those hands! Since students need to be picked up when they become ill at school, we need current telephone numbers. Please inform the school office of any changes. Thank you in advance for working with us to keep students and staff healthy and in school. Krista Heen, RN ~ Alexander Public School Nurse