The Weekly Update #4
January 2nd, 2025
Assistant Principal Kari Varichak
ALC Students and Families:
It’s hard to believe we are already in February and getting into a groove of Semester 2. We have had quite a few celebrations with recent graduates who have achieved an incredible milestone in their educational journey, and we can’t wait to celebrate more.
We recently had a Town Hall where all students are asked to come together so we are all hearing and communicating the same message. The goal of this meeting is to reiterate our ultimate goal of meeting graduation requirements as well as a share out of upcoming events/opportunities for our students to participate in. Below are the messages shared with our scholars:
Attendance - This is crucial. When you are here, you need to be in your designated space. If you are present in the building and not in your space for 2 periods before lunch, you will be asked to leave (dismissed for the day) and try again the following day.
Look at credits needed if your goal is to graduate this year. Be realistic with your goals. Depending on how close you are, there need to be drastic changes to habits that have been occurring.
We will be checking out chromebooks to students who still need one so you have opportunities to get school work completed
Nicole will be taking students to college visits. See her for opportunities that come up throughout the spring.
It's Operation Graduation time. Kari will be coming around to celebrate you every time you reach your goal and/or achieve 75 units. Keep grinding. We are here for you. Show up. Ask questions as needed. Let's do this!
As always, if you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to reach out at any time.
Thanks,
Kari Varichak
Google Voice (call/text) 612.405.9172
Email kvarichak@isd14.org
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
Fridays | 6:30 ‐ 8:30 p.m. | Springbrook Nature Center
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.
Darrell is a former MN Gopher football all-time great running back who also played for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL for 5 seasons. For the last 31 years his mentorship organization, Bolder Options has been a positive influence on thousands of young teens in the Twin Cities and Rochester. He delivered a positive message of hope for the ALC students if they "show up" and believe in themselves. He told the students that all the teachers and staff at Fridley love them and believe in them. Darrell also emphasized the importance of finding a mentor to guide students as they continue on their journey. He answered questions from students on a wide variety of topics.
