Seniors!! Time for that final check in with Mrs. VK! Make an appt today. These should take between 15-30 minutes.
Oh what a matter of moments can do in the Mitten State! Spring time in Michigan means rain, shine, or even hail they give their all!
The registration for virtual Summer Space Camps run by Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum closes on May 14th. Summer camp is open to students in grades 3-11.
For more information and to register by the May 14th deadline please see the flyer at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15wdeMjacsrFKL3-Zx8ZOp91YD5s0OQ1f/view?usp=sharing
Today’s senior spotlight is Makala Mendyka! Congratulations, Makala! We look forward to seeing what your future holds as an Alcona Alumni. #ACSClassof2021 #SeniorSpotlight #TigerPride #DecisionDay
Still in need of a mask? The Alcona Tiger Den has you covered. Purchase 2 or more masks and get a 25% discount! Use the word "MASK" at checkout. https://alconatigerden.com/products/masks
Congratulations to Braxton, Garret, and Sara on being named students of the week! Students are nominated by school staff and selected based on their dedication and commitment to the eight traits of an Alcona graduate. #AlconaPride #TigerTuesday #StudentoftheWeek
Alcona 2nd graders wrapped up their "Great Lakes Birds, Great Student Stewards" project at Harrisville State Park. They learned about migration, identified bird species, cleaned up the campground and removed 18lbs of invasive spotted knapweed. Thanks to our partners: MiDNR and the Northeastern Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (NEMIGLSI).
Dual Enrolled students (those of you who took college classes): Please remember to return your college textbooks to Mrs. VK this week!
Today’s senior spotlight is Vincent Mendyka! Congratulations, Vincent! We look forward to seeing what your future holds as an Alcona Alumni. #ACSClassof2021 #SeniorSpotlight #TigerPride #DecisionDay
Have you downloaded the ACS App? Through our App you can check the lunch menu, email teachers and staff, see events and add them to your calendar, see school updates live, and more. Search “Alcona Community Schools” in the iPhone App or Google Play Store to start exploring! https://youtu.be/ocKMYkfFFDA
This last Friday, the Intro to Business and Marketing class presented their trucks for the 1st Annual Food Truck Wars! The project wrapped up their semester of learning on the 4Ps of Marketing (Product, Promotion, Place, & Price).
Our Grab N Go for the week of 5/10/21 will be as followed for our remote students:
Today’s senior spotlight is Anna Loyer! Congratulations, Anna! We look forward to seeing what your future holds as an Alcona Alumni. #ACSClassof2021 #SeniorSpotlight #TigerPride #DecisionDay
The need is now. COVID-19 continues to create challenges for Michiganders, and you can make all the difference! As a Michigan Education Corps Summer Corps Member, you can serve with ACS and help our youth recover from the learning loss caused by the pandemic. Applications close on May 17th. Make sure to select ‘Alcona’ as the city you would like to serve! Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/MECsummer20 Position description available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/18xUyPRdB0j9AB5iLlUqbKcwd3KBd1Wt7/view?usp=sharing
Today’s senior spotlight is Dylan Leeseberg! Congratulations, Dylan! We look forward to seeing what your future holds as an Alcona Alumni. #ACSClassof2021 #SeniorSpotlight #TigerPride #DecisionDay
The Varsity track team competed at the Standish Sterling Invitational today. After a brief weather delay, the girls walked away in third place and the boys took home second place. Many medals were won. Congratulations to all!
At practice tonight, I handed out the medals earned at The Fairview MS Track Invitational last night. The athletes were very excited when the realized that every single kid earned at least 1 medal in competition! Way to go Tigers!! Super proud of their growth and effort.
Seniors!! Remember that Friday May 24th (next Friday) is going to be a senior skills day. There will be a self defense class, lunch provided by the Air Force, and a short presentation by the Credit Union about services you can take advantage of whether you're staying in town or moving away for college. If you are NOT able to attend, drop Mrs. VK a note by May 12th so we can an accurate number count. Last year's seniors are invited to attend IF you let Mrs. VK know you're coming by Wed May 12th.
Please see the link below for details on a new case of COVID-19 at Alcona Schools.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yDKHDW3uBvIwqDxc5LZ3hI-T7JJRbvKpCToqsbiowTE/edit?usp=sharing
Mrs. Neuenfeldt's class took silent reading outside today to enjoy some sun.
