January S'Mores Newsletter
December 3rd, 2024
Greetings ALC Students and Families,
Happy New Year!
As we start off 2025, I want us to take a moment to reflect on the first part of the year and be thinking about goals we have as we look forward to the second semester. Of course we are all here to make progress towards graduation, but let’s think about it on a smaller scale and set intentional goals for each week and day.
Here are a few reminders about graduation that were shared last month as well.
ALC graduation ceremony is on May 22, 2025
High School graduation ceremony on May 29, 2025
Students can choose either or both to attend, we encourage both
Students MUST BE DONE with ALL 27 credits by May 22 in order to walk at graduation
An indicator of being on track to graduate this school year is if you have 8 or fewer credits at this point in the year
Know your Credit Check - reach your goal every 3 weeks to graduate by your goal date
Focus on what you have control over and know that the teachers/staff are here to support you - You got this!
If you have any questions/comments, please reach out to me at any time.
Happy New Year!
Kari
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
Lantern Light Hikes at Springbrook Nature Center
Fridays | 6:30 ‐ 8:30 p.m. | Springbrook Nature Center
December 6, January 3, February 7, March 7
Bundle up and get ready to hike at Springbrook using the light of glowing lanterns to guide your way. Listen for owls hooting, keep your eyes peeled for elusive nocturnal animals, and warm up by the fire along the way.
Registration required, $5 per person. Children five and under are free. Please contact the nature center at: 763-572-3588 to register.
Please check in at the Springbrook front desk for the event. If snowpack allows, snowshoes will be available to rent for $5/pair, while supplies last.
Skating, Sledding & S'Mores
Friday, January 17, 2025 | 1-3 p.m.| Commons Park| All Ages - FREE
Join us for an afternoon of fun at Commons Park as we celebrate the start of winter skating season! Use free skates on the ice rink, sled down the giant hill and make a s'more over the fire. The warming house will be open for you to warm up, make a fun winter craft, and there will be music playing to keep the party festive (dancing is optional)!
(In the event of inclement weather, make-up date will be Friday, January 31, 2025, 1-3 p.m.)
**All-American**
Position: Diving
Class: Senior
Hometown :Fridley, MN
High School: Fridley High School
2006-07: Named NCC Diver of the Week Nov. 21 and Jan. 31 ... NCC Finishes: 1-meter (2nd), 3-meter (4th) ... Nationals finishes: 1-meter (6th) and 3-meter (4th) ...
2005-06: Top 16 at Nationals on 1 and 3 meter springboard ...
2004-05: Finished ninth in the 1-meter at NCC meet ...
2003-04: Took seventh in the 1-meter and the 3-meter at the conference meet...
Personal: Double majoring in Majoring in Middle and Elementary Education as well as Math, minoring in Health ... A 2003 graduate of Fridley High School ... Lettered in Diving five times, gymnastics six times and softball two times ... Named All-State and All-conference ... Daughter of Stephen and Dolores Varichak
Black and Gold Gala
We are thrilled to invite you to our 8th Annual Black & Gold Gala, to be held at the prestigious Jax Cafe on January 30, 2025. This glamorous evening promises not only a celebration of community spirit but also a vital opportunity to raise essential funds for our foundation and schools.
Date: January 30, 2025
Time: 5:30-9 p.m.
Location: Jax Cafe
1928 University Ave. NE,
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Tickets:
Individual - $100
Gala table of 8 - $750
The Fridley Schools Foundation awards
educator innovation grants across the
school district, provides post secondary
scholarships to graduating seniors,
and supports district initiatives.
Buy Black & Gold Gala 2024 tickets or donate now:
https://events.readysetauction.com/fridleyschoolsfoundation/gala2025
