Homework Help Desk is now here to assist you. Staff will be available starting tomorrow April 1st, 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Students can join a Google Meet using the title Homework Helpdesk. Students MUST be logged in to their Alexander School Google account. Students in grades K-2, are encouraged to contact their teachers through Class Dojo for any questions.
If you still do not have internet and RTC isn't available in your area, please contact me. I have been in contact with Hughes Net to set up an internet service where you will get reimbursed by the FCC. Reach me by email- aaron.allard@k12.nd.us
Class Dojo is back up and running.
Parents - At this time Class Dojo is unavailable, we are working on a solution. If you need to communicate with teachers please use email, which is available at https://www.alexanderschoolnd.us/o/district/staff. Once we have a solution, we will let you know.
Good evening everyone, I hope you have enjoyed your weekend of warmer weather and sunshine! Monday starts our 2nd week of distance learning. Please be sure to contact your teacher and administration with any questions or concerns! Also, when we closed the school building per executive order, it included our campus which means the playground equipment as well. Thank you and have a good week! Ms. Bieber
Message from Superintendent Bieber:
1. Hello Alexander Students and Parents! I hope all of you are well, we miss you very much! The building is quiet and lonely! But we have been busy!!!
2. Alexander Public School is in session! 100%, now, not starting April 1st! We have transitioned from face to face to distance learning. This means students will need to fulfill teacher expectations just as if they were in class face to face. Participation and student productivity are linked to their grade for the 4th quarter, receiving credit (9-12), graduation for our seniors or progression in grade levels K-8.
3. All teachers are on-line with distance learning platforms such as Class Dojo, Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams. Make sure that you have made contact with your teachers and are enrolled in their classes. If you need help, contact the school at 701-828-3334. Things coming your way soon are an IT helpdesk and a Homework Helpdesk for both students AND parents. Parents we have your back! We will be in touch as soon as they are ready to go.
4. School meals: Please contact the school if you would like to receive daily school meals, Monday – Thursday. Each daily meal includes lunch and breakfast for kids 1-18. This means that even if your child does not attend school due to their age, they are still eligible to receive a meal. Please utilize this wonderful program being offered. Contact the front office to sign up!
5. School Devices: Alexander is a 1:1 school which means that every Alexander student has a device available to them K-12. We have sent out devices for those students who need one at home to participate in school. A friendly reminder to students that your device are still covered under school policy. Go Guardian monitors inappropriate usage and administration is notified even when you are not in the building! Parents will be contacted with any inappropriate use. Please use care with the devices as all devices will need to be returned to the school by May 24th.
Take Care Everyone! We miss you!!
Reminder about the Thankful Thursday meeting today. Pk-2 @ 2:00 pm and 3-6 @ 2:30 pm. If you do not have a school iPad, you will have to download the zoom app. I hope to see many of you on the video.
Join us for our weekly 3rd-6th grade Thankful Thursday Meeting tomorrow, March 25th at 2:30pm. We will be holding our meetings on Zoom Video Communication, you can find the link on our website. A separate text and an email will be sent to parents with the meeting ID and password. Hope to see you all there!
Join us for our weekly Preschool-2nd grade Thankful Thursday Meeting tomorrow, March 25th at 2pm. We will be holding our meetings on Zoom Video Communication, you can find the link on our website. A separate text, voicemail and an email will be sent to parents with the meeting ID and password. Hope to see you all there!
Elementary Students- Monday Morning Meeting has switched to Thankful Thursdays. We will be holding a zoom conference every Thursday beginning at 2:00 pm for students in grades K-2 and 2:30 for students in grades 3-6. I will send out the link tomorrow! Hope you all are well.
Dear Alexander Elementary Parents, All classes have been set up in Class Dojo. Teachers are reaching out to students and families via Class Dojo. Please take the time to log into Class Dojo or contact your child's teacher to assure the continuation of your child's education and 2nd semester grade. Although the mode of delivery has changed from face to face to distance education, Alexander Elementary School is still in session. We appreciate your help in assuring 100% student participation in this transition. Please contact Mrs. Faller or Ms. Bieber with any questions.
Dear Alexander High School Parents, All courses grades 7-12 have been set up and work has been posted in Google Classroom. There are many students who have NOT been in contact with teachers or participated in the Google Classroom. Google Classroom Access Codes are posted on the school website under documents. It is crucial for the continuation of your child's education and 2nd semester grade that they participate and do the work in this distance education format. Although the mode of delivery has changed from face to face to distance education, Alexander High School is still in session. We appreciate your help in assuring 100% student participation in this transition. Please contact Mrs. Faller or Ms. Bieber with any questions.
Join us this week for a virtual spirit week!
Monday – COMET Day, wear your Comet gear and show your Comet Pride!
Tuesday – Pajama Day, stay in your PJs for school today
Wednesday – Jersey Day, wear the jersey of your favorite team
Thursday – Sock It, wear your favorite crazy socks
Friday - Comet Care, how are you helping others? Share a photo or video of your using Comet Care.
Dear Alexander students, parents, patrons and staff, Governor Burgum has just announced that schools will remain closed indefinitely until COVID-19 is no longer a threat. Alexander Public School will continue to finalize our distance education plan. Our staff has done an incredible job in a short time with our transition to distance education and we will continue to provide these great opportunities to the students of Alexander School.
Families, this is just a reminder to everyone use the document, Google Classroom, on our school website. It is found under the Documents tab and contains the course access codes for classes. Here is a short cut to that document, https://go.aws/2QuUoim. As always, if you have any questions contact Mrs. Faller at shannon.faller@k12.nd.us.
Senior class - use the provided class code (dgzwg7d) to access a class created by Miss Hansel that is to provide you information as a senior. Take the time to check in there.
The update high school PE access code is as follows: mxqljo4
Fun Home Activity: Q-Tip Blow Dart Game https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/59145/q-tip-blow-dart-game/
Dear Elementary Families - elementary teachers will be reaching out to students & families via Class Dojo, please refer to that for communication with your child’s teacher. Grades 4 & 5, along with counseling with Miss Hansel for grades 4, 5 & 6, will be using Google Classroom for some of their work at this time; the access code for those classes will be listed under documents on the school website and in their packets from their teachers. Packets and devices will be available today starting at 1:00 and ending at 5:00 p.m.; tomorrow pick up will be available 10:00 – 3:00 p.m. If you have any issues with your Google Classroom, contact Mrs. Faller at the school or via email, shannon.faller@k12.nd.us.
Alexander High School Parents - High school students will be using Google Classroom during this time. The access codes for ALL classes can be found on the school website under the documents tab this includes new classes and classes that were in progress; they are able to pick up their chromebooks using the drive up service as well. Students may access Google Classroom at home without their chromebook, they simply use their school Google account to login into Google. Students, be sure to read the all of the directions for the assignments. If you have any issues with your Google Classroom, contact Mrs. Faller at the school or via email, shannon.faller@k12.nd.us.