Alto All Star Gazette

Dismissal time: 3:43 PM

1/2 Day Dismissal: 12:00 PM

Phone# 616-987-2600

24-hour attendance line: 616-987-2625

*please call any transportation changes/early dismissals in by 2:45*

Thank you to everyone who donated to the change war last night! Here's the breakdown:

K- $120.37

1st- $109.31

2nd-$138.04

3rd-$125.83

4th-$155.53

5th- $32.05

Congratulations, 4th grade!!!

It takes a village and we are looking for volunteers to join that village! If you would like more information, please send an email to altovv24@gmail.com

A BIG THANK YOU to Kristin Whitten, Heather Postma and Katie Brood for organizing such a terrific Ice Cream Social last night!

The book fair will be held this year during the week of conferences (10/14-10/17). The "fair" will be open during conferences and lunches!

If you haven't already, please go to the Infinite Campus Family Portal and click "Apply for Benefits." Attached is a flyer with more information. Anyone who thinks they may fall under the free or reduced eligibility requirements is encouraged to fill out a form.

Why do we still need the forms?

• Our At-Risk and Title I grants are directly impacted by these numbers. Fewer free/reduced determinations (based on forms returned) means fewer resources for literacy and math intervention, among other programs. MDE told us that some districts will see big decreases in their funding this year due to last year's form numbers.
• Some school fees may be waived or reduced if your application is approved as free or reduced.
• More forms means the federal lunch program pays for more of the cost of free school meals, making it more likely that the state's program will continue.

https://lowell.familyportal.cloud/

Thank you for your help!

9/23: 3K/3S to WWC

9/25: DAY OF AWESOMENESS!!! Please be sure your student has socks and a water bottle.

9/27: 3rd to Heidi's Farmstand

10/02: Gold Ticket Store

10/10: K to Heidi's Farmstand

10/10: 2M/2S to WWC

10/11: Popcorn Friday

10/11: 2W to WWC

10/14: Parent/Teacher Conferences

10/16: Parent/Teacher Conferences

10/16: Gold Ticket Store

https://lowellschools.nutrislice.com/menu/alto

Attention 3rd-6th Grade Boys: If you are interested in being considered for the Lowell Boys Travel Basketball Teams, click the link below to see information about the program and to sign up for tryouts on October 27th. Sign up today!

https://www.lowellsportscamps.com/boys-travel-ball-3rd-6th.cfm

https://www.lowellschools.com/student-activities/