ALC Newsletter

Greetings ALC Families,

It’s hard to believe it’s already November. We have been getting into a good groove of doing school and we have a lot of things to celebrate. Nicole took a group of students on a field trip to Springbrook Nature Center. We love opportunities for off site learning experiences. So many students are making amazing progress through their courses and we have already had 5 students who graduated! Please continue to monitor progress through the credit checks, and if you have any questions, know that we are here to support so please reach out.

As we embark on Quarter 2, we have some fun opportunities. More students are starting the work experience course with Jenny DeMars to earn elective credits while working. The College fair is on Friday, November 1 on site at Fridley High School. Students will have many colleges to explore with on site representatives who are available to answer questions to get inspired and excited about their future. Jeremy from Know the Truth is here on Tuesdays, and Erika from Neighborhood Health Source is on site with us on Thursdays. Here is a site to learn a little more about Know the Truth - https://mnpra.org/. Below is a glimpse of how Erika supports our students.

A few reminders about school logistics. The school day is from 8:10am - 3:00pm. Students must be present as we are not an online school. We encourage everyone to engage in cell phone use during transition times and lunches. When we are in class, the focus is on learning and progressing through coursework. Thank you for your support in sharing the same messages at home. Please reach out if you have any questions as we continue our partnership in supporting your student(s).

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

Alan Pineda (Helena)

Roberto Rojas

West Yang

Vanessa Hernandez

November 4th NO SCHOOL-Evaluation /Planning Day

November 5th NO SCHOOL-Staff Development Day

November 5th Election Day

November 6th Start of 2nd Quarter

November 11th Veterans Day

November 14th National Pickle Day

November 15th & 16th Fall Musical Urinetown

District Auditorium 7:00 PM

November 21st, 22nd & 23rd Fall Musical Urinetown

District Auditorium 7:00 PM

November 28th & 29th Thanksgiving Break

Month of November: National Native American Heritage Month

Dear Families and Staff,

I hope you are doing well as we enjoy the beautiful fall season in our community. As you may know, there will be two questions on the ballot for the Fridley Public Schools on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

The first question is a voter-approved operating referendum of $424 per pupil unit. The second is a $30 million facility bond referendum to address our deferred maintenance needs. You can find more information on the district’s needs and the proposed solutions at www.fridleyschoolsreferendum.org.

We would like to provide some information on the several ways to vote in this election. Early voting is now available through the day before the election.

VOTE EARLY BY MAIL

One way to vote early is by receiving a ballot in the mail. You may request an absentee ballot from the Minnesota Secretary of State online or print an absentee ballot application, and your ballot will be mailed to your home. Your ballot includes a pre-paid return envelope, which goes directly to the Anoka County Elections Office for counting.

VOTE EARLY IN PERSON

Fridley Public Schools residents can vote early with an absentee ballot at the Fridley Civic Campus (7071 University Ave. NE). After submitting an Absentee Ballot Application, you will be given a ballot and can cast it in person that same day.

Early voting began on September 20 and will continue through November 4. For more information on this option, visit www.ci.fridley.mn.us/230/Elections.

ELECTION DAY VOTING

Voting precincts and polling locations are determined by your residential address. There are several polling locations within the Fridley Public Schools boundaries. For voting precinct and polling information:

• Use the Minnesota Secretary of State Polling Place Finder: Visit www.pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us

• Call Anoka County Elections at 763-324-1300.

• Send an email to the Elections Office at elections@co.anoka.mn.us.

Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5.

We appreciate the engagement of our community as we have worked to find the best possible solutions to our operating and facility needs in the Fridley Public Schools. We look forward to continuing this engagement right up to election day.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Brenda Lewis, Ph.D.

Superintendent

Maya Armstrong - Amya Morris - Latrell Owens- Genesis Vergara Barrales

Antonio Borom- Mariana Brooks-Theresa Nyanplu- Kalicaia Walton

Angelique Escolero Castellano- Alan Pineda- Aderiana Wells

Shrmake Ahmed- Romeo Cooper- Lupe Rodriguez- Jameisha Wheeler

Ka'Mareyah Culpper -Melanie Rodriguez Carbonzo- Miguel Rodriquez Soria

Fiona Dablow-Anthani Red Hawk- Roberto Rojas- West Yang

Shiloh Gillam - Kevin Sanchez Rojas- J'Niyah Mitchell- Jefferson Ramon Hurtado

Emanuel Gordillo- Aamani Stanifer - Mariana Hayne-Kalicia Walton

Malaysia Thomas- Makayla Foster- Keiyerria Peterson

Taylor Hunnicutt -Vantina Thompson- Julianna-Vaj- Sylvia Vang

Alena LaFrance- Suewayda Mohamed- DJ Zachar

The Fridley Moore Lake Area Learning Center (ALC) was established in 1949, the same year that Fridley was incorporated as a village.

November 2nd DJ (Douglas) Zachar

November 8th Kevin Sanchez Rojas

November 14th Darshenella Allen

November 19th Makyla Yankaway

Daylight Savings Time ends November 3rd-Turn your clocks back 1 hour

First Field trip of the year!

Thank you to all that have served for our Country

MOBILE POLAR PLUNGE IS COMING TO FRIDLEY

November 21st 2024!

The Cool School Mobile Plunge gives schools the opportunity to rally around inclusion while participating in a unique and wildly fun fundraiser!

The concept is simple: staff and students register and fundraise money for both Special Olympics Minnesota and their school. In the process, participants earn awesome incentives and get the chance to jump into freezing cold water. The day of the event, we bring the Polar Plunge directly to your school with the Plungester, a custom-designed mobile Plunge pool!

Register Online https://reg.plungemn.org/register

You will get an “in-house” field trip permission slip that you must bring by the day of the plunge, along with any cash donations you have collected in addition to registering and creating your online profile.

Turkey Bingo

All ages are welcome to join us for a fun afternoon as we play turkey bingo! We will have turkeys, prizes and Thanksgiving food items to win, through generous donations by the Fridley Lions Club! We will also have turkey themed games and crafts. Pre-registration required for Turkey Bingo.

When: Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 2 - 4 p.m.
Where: Springbrook Nature Center

Register all family members 3 and older. Each child / adult must be pre-registered to play turkey bingo.
Choose ONE session only. Duplicates will be canceled.

Session 1: 2 -2:30 p.m.
Session 2: 2:40 - 3:10 p.m.
Session 3: 3:20 - 3:50 p.m.

Don't want to miss an announcement from us, or want to be alerted if your child is absent from class, as well as stay up to date on their coursework? Complete your Campus Parent Portal account. The Parent Portal is designed specifically for parents, providing school information at your fingertips with real-time access to announcements, attendance, assignments, Transportation, grades (if applicable), schedules and more. Parents can view all children they are assigned as guardian to and that are currently enrolled in Fridley Public Schools, grades PreK 12. Each parent/legal guardian should create their own account for their children.

Click to find out more information and for instructions on creating your account today!

Please click on the button below to register your child for winter sports!

Dance Team - Begins 10/28

Boys Basketball - Begins 11/18

Girls Basketball - Begins 11/11

Boys Swim & Dive - Begins 12/2

Wrestling - Begins 11/18

Gymnastics (Co-op with Osseo) - Begins 11/11

Boys Hockey (Co-op) with Irondale - Begins 11/11