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Parents,

It is hard to believe that we only have 16 School Days left. For sure it will be a very fun and busy 16 days. Keeping that in mind, I want to remind any one that may have a Negative Lunch Balances for grades K-12 and for grades 7-12 all Outstanding School Fees must be paid in full.

You can call us at the Junior High Front desk at 801-794-20226 ext. 261 or 262 or come in person to clear up negative lunch balances or the rest your students class fees.

Please be patient when calling in. We we do our best to get to your calls as we wrap up our school year.

In advance-- Thank you!

Dear Families,

We have a lot of great things happening at our school, and I wanted to share a few updates with you.

First, we’re getting really excited for our Princess Ball coming up on Wednesday, May 1st, from 6:00–7:30 PM! It’s going to be a special night, and we would love to see as many of our families there as possible. If you haven’t picked up your tickets yet, they’re available at the Jr. High front desk. This will be a night to remember, and we hope you’ll join us!

Next week, we’re also taking some time to celebrate some very important people who do so much for our school:

• Monday: Our amazing secretaries, Mrs. Natalie Short and Mrs. Hellen Jackson — they truly keep everything running behind the scenes and take such great care of our students and families.
  
  

• Tuesday: Mrs. Sarah Sorensen, our Title I Director, who works hard every day to make sure our teachers and students have what they need to be successful.
  
  

• Wednesday: Ms. Malea Simmons, our Instructional Coach, who supports both students and teachers and makes a big difference in classrooms every day.
  
  

• Thursday: Our incredible lunch staff, along with our amazing lunch director, Lindy Johnson, who not only feed our kids but also brighten their days with a smile.
  
  

These are the people who help make our school a place where kids feel safe, supported, and loved. They are a huge reason we are successful and we couldn’t be more grateful for them!! If you have a moment next week, a simple thank-you note or word of appreciation would mean the world to them.

We are also right in the middle of End-of-Year Testing, and I just want to say again how proud I am of our students. They are working hard, staying focused, and showing all the growth they’ve made this year. Thank you for encouraging them at home — it truly makes a difference.

And finally, we’re looking forward to our 5th Grade Track Meet on Tuesday, April 29th at 9:45 AM! We’d love to see you out there cheering on our students. It’s always a fun and proud moment to watch them give it their all. We also want to recognize our 3rd and 4th graders who competed this past week — they did an amazing job, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Thank you for everything you do to support our school! If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!!

Principal Anderson (randerson@americanleadership.net)

Vice Principal Stoney (kstoney@americanleadership.net)

ALA Families,

As we enter the final four weeks of the school year, I want to thank and congratulate our students and staff for all of the accomplishments they have had to get us to this point - making it through about 135 days of school. Well done! We are proud of you all! We are approaching the finish line and I want to encourage all students to prepare. Prepare for the last few weeks because they are critical—final exams, final projects, and final chances to demonstrate the growth and learning each student has worked so hard to achieve.

Keep it up! Now is the time to double down on your efforts, ask for help when you need it, and take advantage of the resources available to you. Whether it’s making up missed assignments, improving your attendance, or getting extra help in a subject that’s been challenging, we’re here to support you. Our doors are open before and after school, and we have opportunities on Fridays for students to catch up and move forward.

This time of year also reminds us of the values that make us strong—devotion, perseverance, and commitment. These are not just academic values, but patriotic ones as well. Patriotism, as part of our R.I.S.E. U.P. motto, is more than waving a flag or singing a song; it’s showing up, doing your part, and giving your best effort for the good of your community and your future. When you commit to your education and your responsibilities, you are living out those ideals.

Here are some announcements:

• Hive: On Tues, May 20, Grades 7-8 are eligible to attend and ride the bus to Hive after lunch. The cost to get in to the Hive is $20. If you have 80% or better on attendance, and having no suspension you are eligible (permission forms from Front Office required).

• Graduation Ceremony: At ALA on Tues, May 20 @ 6:00pm. Seniors: please arrive between 5:15-5:30pm. Refrain from wearing heels, decorating your cap, wearing leis during the ceremony, or having anything with you other than water on the field. Please try to carpool as parking may be limited.

• Lagoon: On Wed, May 21, Grades 9-12 are eligible to attend and ride the bus by paying $55, having 80% attendance or better, and having no suspensions (permission forms from Front Office required).

• Attendance: Any unexcused absences over 20 total per term need to be remediated before school, during lunch, after school, or during Friday school. SENIORS: PLEASE REMEDIATE YOUR ATTENDANCE SO YOU CAN WALK AT GRADUATION!

• Final Exams Schedule: April 12-16, with April 16 being an In-School Friday. Please come to school to finish all work!

• Teacher & Staff Appreciation: May 5-8. If you're interested in supporting the cause in any way, please contact the Front Office so that you can be put in touch with Parent Council.

• Summer Learning Resources: Watch for more information as the summer approaches and see THIS for more info.

Let’s carry our spirit of dedication with us through the finish line. You’ve got this—and we’re with you every step of the way!

With pride and encouragement,

Amanda Kuhnz - Secondary Principal

ONLY 30 high school yearbooks left. Don't miss out. Get yours now. We always have a lot of students asking on the last day of school if they can get a yearbook. DO NOT WAIT. Pay the JH front office.

At JA Finance Park, students have the rare opportunity to experience their personal financial futures first-hand. 8th-grade students participate in an immersive simulation that enables them to develop skills to successfully navigate today’s complex economic environment and discover how decisions today can impact tomorrow.

8th graders will load buses at 8:30 and return by 1:30. Parents will have the option to purchase a Chic-Fil-A lunch for their student for $8. They will receive the information about purchasing the lunch on the permission slip that will be sent home. (They can also opt for the school's sack lunch or they can send a home lunch). More information will be coming soon.

DATE: May 20, 2025

TIME: 6:00 pm

WHERE: American Leadership Academy Football Field

TICKETS: There will be no tickets for this advent.

PRE-GRADUATION for seniors:

• May 19: Practice on the Football field 1:oo pm
• May 19: Walk through the elementary after practice
• You will get your gown and cap at this time, You will also get any cord that you have earned
• May 20: Practice on the football field, you will need to be here by 5:00
• Dressed in Sunday best
• No heels on the football field
• No cap decorations
• Any Lei's that are not cultural (such as money or candy lei's) may only be given and worn after the graduation ceremony ends.
• Graduation will start at 6 o’clock sharp
• You will be lined up and ready to go at 5:50
• Stay in line so we are ready to walk at 6pm

The ALA online school store has new spirit shirts available for wearing on our school spirit day every Thursday! Please check out the link below.

Your student is required to wear a PE uniform for class in 7-12th grades. They are docked if they are not in the school PE Clothes. So order yours now from our ONLINE SCHOOL STORE

http://alasf.bluegeckoapparel.com

School Website: www.alautah.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanleadershipacademyeagles/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALA_Charter

Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanLeadershipAcademy

Instagram: @alastudentbody

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