The Weekly Update #4

ALC Students and Families:

Welcome to March, as we are starting a countdown to some key points in the year. These will be some good checkpoints along the way as we continue to chip away at coursework and earn more credits to reach our goals for graduation. If you are interested in meeting with me, please contact Sharon McClernan to set up an appointment.

Mark your calendars:

• March 5 - Conferences 4-7:30pm

• March 28 - Midterm

• March 31 - April 4 - Spring break

• April 30 - Conferences 4-7:30pm

• May 15 - Check for final graduation requirements being met

• May 22 - ALC Graduation/Celebration

• May 29 - HS/ALC Commencement

Some reminders for students:

• Attendance - This is crucial. When you are here, you need to be in your designated space.

• Chromebooks and chargers should be brought to and from school each day to be able to continue to work on coursework outside of school as needed.

• Nicole will be taking students to college visits. See her for opportunities that come up throughout the spring.

As always, if you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to reach out at any time.

Kari Varichak

Kari Varichak

Assistant Principal of Area Learning Center

Fridley Public Schools

6000 West Moore Lake Drive | Fridley, MN 55432 | 763-502-5036 |
Google Voice (call/text): 612-405-9172

kvarichak@isd14.org

Kari Varichak Assistant Principal 763-502-5036

Kari Varichak Google Voice (call/text) 612-405-9172

Sharon McClernan Administrative Assistant

763-502-5103 or 763-502-5165

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Minnesota Student Survey on Friday, May 9th

On Friday, May 9th students in grades 9 and 11 will take the Minnesota Student Survey (MSS). The MSS is a survey that tracks a wide variety of youth behaviors, risk and protective factors and outcomes related to education, health, safety and well-being. MSS is completely anonymous and the data is confidential. The data cannot be tied back to students or their families. Everyone is able to participate in the MSS; however, any parent or student has the ability to opt-out. Students can skip any question or stop at any point.

It is the policy of the Fridley Public School Board that the District comply with the Federal Family Rights and Privacy Act and Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Parents/guardians or eligible student has the right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education regarding an alleged failure by the District to comply with federal and state law. A complete copy of Policy 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records is available on the website:

Thank you,

Liz Jensen

Jenny has been teaching since 1990! Before Fridley, she worked in W. St. Paul where she also coached gymnastics. Besides spending time with family, she enjoys reading, walking and cooking.

March 4th - Mardi Gras

March 5th Conferences - 4:00 PM-7:30 PM

March 7th - NO SCHOOL

March 8th - International Women's Day

March 9th - Day Light Savings Time

March 14th - Free Family Movie Night

March 17th - St. Patrick's Day

March 20th- First Day Of Spring

March 28th - No SCHOOL

March 30th or March 31st depending on the sighting of the moon - Eid

March 31th - April 4th - SPRING BREAK

March 15th- Dereyona Allen Holt

March 23rd - Tony Jefferson

March 25th - Uziel Vazquez Vazquez

March 27th - Shiloh Gillam

March 28th - Aamani Stanifer

March 30th - Celina Tocachi

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Store ID code for FHS Senior Party: 395

The site will open February 17 and close at 10 PM on Monday, March 31

Delivery to Fridley High School on May 6, 2025. Pick up between 3:00-7:00 pm

If you have not yet filled out the Class of 2025 Graduation Survey, please do so! Your student can pick one up in the main office. This survey is mandatory for graduation. We need to know gown sizes and families if you need ADA seating this survey will reserve a spot for you or your family member at graduation.

If you have any questions regarding graduation please contact Ashley Davis (Principal Secretary) at 763-502-5602 or shoot me an email at adavis@isd14.org.

Yard Signs Celebrating the Class of 2025 have now arrived and are for sale for $30/sign! Call or text Teresa Karsten to arrange for payment and delivery options. (651) 983-9723

Proceeds will pay for the end of the year senior class party.