All families are invited to tonight's Homecoming Family Fun Night from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Join us for a bit of fun competition for all ages.
A parent letter was sent home today with the youngest child of each Alexander School family. I chose not to use the mail for time sake. If you do not receive the letter from your child, please contact the front office and we will email it or send it again. Thank you and have a good evening. Leslie McDonald
Any elementary student that still has their fund raising packets at home please bring it in the morning. All fund raising packets will be sent in on Tuesday Sept 18th.
On September 28-29, 2018, there is a FREE dental clinic in Bismarck, ND for all ages. We have posted the flyer under Documents on our website and phone app.
Happy Homecoming Week!
Monday: Merica Monday
Tuesday: Tomorrow Tuesday, dress like your're from the future
Wednesday: Western Wednesday, dress like you're favorite old west character
Thursday: Throwback Thursday, dress like you're from a decade past ( 50's, 60's, 70's, etc)
Saturday: Spirit Saturday, wear your Comet gear to the football game and support your team!
Notice regarding Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
The elementary & high school has recently had cases of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease. An information sheet will be sent home with elementary students and is available on our website and phone app under documents. You can access www.ndhealth.gov/Disease/Documents/faqs/Hand%20Foot%20Mouth.pdf for information regarding Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease. Please contact Nurse Heen or the office for questions or concerns.
All of Alexander sports schedules have been added to our school app and website. Please refer to either site for all the current/upcoming games and times.
Reminder to all Parents: Friday September 7th is a regular day of school. All students are required to attend.
Cathy Omstead's bus, bus 103, will not be running on Friday September 7th. Parents are being asked to transport your students.
A reminder to parents in grades 7-12 of tonight’s Back to School night at Alexander Public School at 5:30 pm. Teachers will be available at 5:30 until 7:00 to meet and chat with parents. We hope to see you tonight.
Alexander Elementary School has kicked off their fundraising effort for the 2018-2019 school year. Please check out the attached link and help support the Elementary School. The fundraiser will end on Sept 11th.
bit.ly/alexanderelementary
Research shows 8 long term health benefits from volunteering:
1. By helping others, you’ll build a greater sense of trust and self-esteem.
2. The relationships you can create while volunteering are endless.
3. Volunteers encounter greater longevity and less frequency of heart disease. Volunteers may be at a lower risk for memory loss, too.
4. You attain a personal sense of accomplishment, which accounts for some of the positive effects that volunteering has on your mood.
5. When you assist others, your body releases dopamine in the brain, which has a positive effect on how you feel. Volunteers also experience lower levels of depression.
6. Volunteering as a family is a great way to teach important lessons to your children. Kids are always learning from the example you set for them, so make sure it’s a good one!
7. By giving back to the community, you can lay the foundation for service in the years to come.
8. Volunteering gives you the opportunity explore new skills and interests that you might not get to enjoy otherwise. You can broaden your horizons while helping others at the same time.
Information above is from https://nonprofithub.org/featured/8-long-term-health-benefits-of-volunteering/
Please contact the front office with any questions at 701-828-3335.
Old Settler’s Weekend School Participation:
• Parents of all grade levels are asked to donate 2 pies to the Alexander Activities Club booth AND sign up to work the booth on Saturday. Please call the office to sign up. This is the main fundraiser for the Alexander Activities Club.
• Jr. High students: set up tables and chairs at 9:00 a.m. in the park and tear them down after the football game on Saturday afternoon. Students are signing up during school.
• Volleyball team: serve plates at 12:00pm to the elderly in the park
• School Tours: Friday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Saturday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the high school Back to School night will be postponed until Tuesday, August 28th, 5:30-7:00. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Good morning, our High Five League Friday Program runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The front office must be notified by Monday of each week if your child plans to attend . This week we have extended the time to call the office by noon today. The school needs time to plan transportation and meals. Thank you, Mrs. McDonald
The football sports pictures for grades 5th through 12th are tomorrow, Aug 21st, starting at 4 pm. The forms were not sent home today but pictures will still be taken. Forms will be sent home tomorrow, Aug 21st. Please fill out and return forms and money to the school by Wednesday Aug 22nd. We apologize for the mix up.
There will be a high school Back to School night on August 23 at 6:30 p.m. We invite you to come visit with teachers and Mrs. Faller.
Football pictures will be Tuesday Aug 21st starting at 4 pm. Sports picture forms will be sent home on Monday Aug 20th.
Volleyball practice for the 5th and 6th grade girls will start on Monday Aug 20th. Practice will be Mon, Tues and Thursday from 4 pm - 530 pm.
Please join our Elementary Staff for a back to school night, Tuesday August 14th from 6-7pm. Bring all your school supplies and meet your teacher!