The Weekly Update #4

Greetings ALC Students and Families,

Welcome to December! As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on all of the remarkable achievements and progress we have made as a school community. I’m seeing some tremendous progress from individuals as they chip away at their classes, earning units, and completing courses. In addition to this, we had a senior class meeting to reiterate the importance of making our goal so we can be on track for meeting our goal of graduation by the end of the school year. Here are a few things that were discussed:

• There are 110 school days until the ALC graduation ceremony on May 22, 2024

• There are 114 school days until the High School graduation ceremony on May 29, 2024

• 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 the high school graduation

• An indicator of being on track to graduate this school year is if you have 8 or fewer credits to complete by winter break, December 20.

• 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.

In partnership,

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

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

According to preliminary election results, voters approved both of the questions on the ballot for Fridley Public Schools on Tuesday, November 5.

This includes an operating levy of $424 per pupil unit and a $30 million facility bond to address our deferred maintenance needs.

We are truly grateful for our community's support for these two important ballot measures. We also deeply appreciate the thoughtful questions and valuable feedback we have received throughout this process.

This outcome will have a real and measurable impact on our students for many years to come.

Join us: Hwy 47/University Ave. update

Mark your calendars! Join the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for a public meeting on

Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Fridley City Hall regarding the Highway 47/University Avenue study.

MnDOT has concluded its initial public engagement and will release a proposed design for the corridor. Visit the project website for additional opportunities to learn more and provide feedback.

This summer, MnDOT went to the public with proposed changes to the corridor. Some of the proposed design

features included single and multilane roundabouts, grade separated intersections, and a potential lane reduction at the southern end of the project area.

Over the coming weeks, MnDOT will continue to meet with business owners and stakeholders along the corridor to discuss the potential implications of the different design options and to answer questions.

At a public meeting in December, MnDOT will present technical reviews of the proposed design for the corridor

along with what we heard from during engagement events. Once an alternative is chosen and a design established, MnDOT, along with our local partners, will seek funding for road improvements.

Can’t make it to the public meeting? MnDOT will have a table at the Northtown Mall on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 12 – 3 p.m. Additionally, MnDOT will host a virtual meeting on Friday, Dec. 13 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Visit the project website for details

Title IX Notice- August 1, 2024

ISD14 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located on the district policy 522 on the policy website.

December 1st Rosa Parks Day

December 6th Free Family Movie Night District Auditorium 7:00 PM

December 7th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

December 17th School Board Meeting Fridley District Auditorium 7:00 PM

December 18th World Arabic Language Day

December 18th -26th Hanukkah

December 19th FHS Spectacular featuring the FHS bands and choirs 7:00 PM Fridley District Auditorium

December 21st- January 1st Yule

December 23rd-January 1st Winter Break -NO SCHOOL

December 24th Christmas Eve

December 25th Christmas Day

December 26th-January 1st Kwanzaa

December 31st New Year's Eve

January 1st New Year's Day

ALC students had a wonderful experience this month with two guest speakers. Careerforce and Best Prep. They spoke to the students during 4th hour about job opportunities in their community and personal finances.

CareerForce

1851: Abram M. Fridley, for whom the city was named, settled in Manomin. 1879: The area's name changed to Fridley by an act of the Minnesota State Legislature.

Murtadha Albouali

Maya Armstrong

Zamihr Black-Knighten

Ka'Mareyah Culpepper

Mariana Brooks

Fiona Dablow

Makalah Foster

Harmony Hughes

Malaysia Thomas

Antonio Borom December 1st

Ramla Mohamud December 2nd

Summer McGovern December 4th

Jerry James December 5th

Murtadha Albouali December 6th

Mariana Brooks December 12th

Alexander Hoffman December 20th

Alyssa Tolan December 20th

Big Shout Out to Maya Armstrong and Natalie Larson who were both in the November production of Urinetown. Fantastic job girls!!!

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

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