Any students interested in joining youth advisory council (grants) should see Miss Willey ASAP. Thank you!
Please save the date!
We are looking for a person or people to coordinate our elementary robotics program. Details are below. No robotics experience is necessary! E-mail oconnord@alconaschools.net if you are interested.
Hello!
I am happy to announce that VexIQ Robotics will be happening this year! Take a look at this year's new challenge... VEX IQ Challenge Squared Away.
A few housekeeping items:
Please complete the attached form to verify team members, team mentor/coach, and school principal.
When choosing a mentor... The mentor DOES NOT NEED a background or experience in robotics. What has worked well in the past are individuals who are passionate about working with students throughout the building and design process and are willing to monitor the students in such a way that will increase cooperation and to prevent loss or damage to the equipment.
Not sure how to choose which of your awesome current 4th and 5th grade students? Touch base with their 3rd and 4th grade teachers from last year for recommendations regarding who might be interested in applying STEM applications in a more hands-on and cooperative way.
Please add to your calendars the following dates:
Scrimmage 1 - October 24 (Thursday)
Registration begins at 5:30 pm
Scrimmage begins promptly at 6:00 pm
Ends approximately 7:30 pm
Scrimmage 2 - October 29 (Tuesday)
Registration begins at 5:30 pm
Scrimmage begins promptly at 6:00 pm
Ends approximately 7:30 pm
Tournament - November 9 (Saturday)
Registration begins at 8:30 am
Scrimmage begins promptly at 9:00 am
Ends after awards approximately around 1:30 pm
Helpful Resources:
REC Foundation - https://www.roboticseducation.org/vex-iq-challenge/
Every book counts!
Varsity and Middle School Cross Country competed today at the Panther Classic. Varsity girls took second overall. 12 athletes earned medals.
The marching band needs help getting fitted for uniforms. If you are available today or tomorrow from 12:30-1:30 to help us out, please let Ms. Pendergrass know! We are excited to be at the first home game on Friday!
Hunter’s Educational and Bow Education Program @Harrisville State Park
Alcona Cheer would like to thank the Harrisville Arts Council for the fundraising opportunity at Harmony Weekend and Alcona Motors for the use of the beautiful truck to haul our parade float.
Nurka from Kyrgyzstan had a great time experiencing our culture this weekend too!
If any Band/Choir students are attending Harmony Weekend and would like to be involved, stop by booth 107 (front of the county building) and help spread the word about our awesome new music program!
Alcona 16. Tawas 14
Tigers begin the season 1-0. They host Merril on Friday.
Alcona 8 Tawas 0 - 1st Quarter
A little Minecraft Education Edition to end the week.
We are looking for people that would want to work the gates at our home games. This is a paid opportunity. Anyone interested please get ahold of Mrs. Neuenfeldt through email at neuenfeldtc@alconaschools.net
The 6th grade enrichment class explored technology, ethics and security using the Applied Digital Skills curriculum on Google.
The 6th grade enrichment class explored technology, ethics and security using the Applied Digital Skills curriculum on Google.
Community Baby Shower
Welcome back to a new school year! We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow, August 26th, for the first day of school!
The MS/HS will follow the early release schedule from 1:45-3:15 to have a welcome back assembly. We will review expectations and have a competition between grades. Students, please check your StudentVue for the most accurate schedule. We are excited to see everyone tomorrow!!!
Reminder: Any Middle School students interested in cross country must have a physical, code of conduct, and athletic fee paid before practice. Practices officially begin on August 26th.
Mr. O’Connor will be holding a short informal presentation in the high school cafeteria during the open houses on 8/21 from 5:45-6:15 pm. He will be sharing news on construction in both buildings, new staff, programs, and be available to answer questions from parents.