Some changes from the original schedule!
Message me if you have questions: bullisj@alconaschools.net
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, January 16th in honor of MLK Day. To see our master calendar for the 2022-23 school year visit: bit.ly/3dej8d9 #AlconaSchools #TigerPride #MLK
Parents of seniors, the State of Michigan is hosting webinars for families about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. This scholarship will benefit 99% of our students as it grants more state money to fund college tuition (including community colleges!). Register here: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/michigan-achievement-scholarship/informational-session
Tomorrow, January 13th, is the deadline for residents to challenge the internet listed on the FCC broadband map. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration will be using the finalized maps to help determine future broadband expansion efforts and billions in grant funding to close the digital divide in communities across the country. To check your broadband: 1. Visit https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery, then type in an address and see if the reported coverage is accurate. You can access the site from a computer or a mobile device. 2. Residents can submit a challenge by clicking “Location Challenge” if the location of their home or business is missing or incorrect, or “Availability Challenge” if the internet service information is incorrect. 3. Residents should visit the website of any internet service provider that claims to serve their location and use the website's "Check Availability" or similar tool to determine if the provider can serve their location. 4. If they can't, a screenshot of their website can be submitted to the FCC as evidence for an Availability Challenge.
We are hiring for multiple positions! Check out the position descriptions at: Paraprofessional (bit.ly/3vW9Bxk) and Paraprofessional/Receptionist (bit.ly/ACSjob1). #AlconaSchools #TigerPride #JoinOurTeam
AHC and our Tiger Clinic are looking for advisory council members.
See the link below!
shorturl.at/hknT6
Congratulations to our Students of the Week! Students are nominated by school staff and selected based on their dedication and commitment to the eight traits of an Alcona graduate: Balanced, Collaborative Communicators, Ethical, Innovators, Knowledgeable, Questioners, Reflective, and Respectful Citizens. #AlconaPride #TigerTuesday #StudentoftheWeek
Reminder: Residents have until January 13th to double check the FCC broadband map to see if their internet coverage is correct. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration will be using the finalized maps to help determine future broadband expansion efforts and billions in grant funding to close the digital divide in communities across the country. To check your broadband: 1. Visit https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery, then type in an address and see if the reported coverage is accurate. You can access the site from a computer or a mobile device. 2. Residents can submit a challenge by clicking “Location Challenge” if the location of their home or business is missing or incorrect, or “Availability Challenge” if the internet service information is incorrect. 3. Residents should visit the website of any internet service provider that claims to serve their location and use the website's "Check Availability" or similar tool to determine if the provider can serve their location. 4. If they can't, a screenshot of their website can be submitted to the FCC as evidence for an Availability Challenge. The FCC also allows local governments, tribal governments and other stakeholders to file bulk challenges for multiple locations on behalf. Make sure to submit all challenges by January 13, 2023.
Happy National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Thank you to all the law enforcement personnel and agencies that keep our community safe. A special thank you to our School Resource Officer, Deputy Franklin, for helping keep our school safe. #ThankYou #NationalLawEnforcementDay
Inspiration Alcona is offering free guitar lessons to students 14 and older! Classes start on January 23. Students can pick up a permission slip in the office if they are interested.
Time adjustments for Girls Basketball 1/9 in Tawas!
Girls Varsity will play at 6pm in the New Gym;
Girls JV will play at 7:15 in the Alumni Gym!
The Alcona Tool Cats Robotics Team is excited to find out what the game is for this season. They travel to Midland today to see the national FIRST Robotics game announcement and to pick up their kit. The next steps are start building, driving, and competing! Go ToolCats!!
Busy week coming up!!! Something to see every night of the week!
***Correction: Wrestling 1/14 @ Alpena
Alcona County Library will be holding a Teen Craft activity on Tuesday, January 10 from 3:15-5 in the cafeteria. Students aged 13 and up are welcome to attend.
Inspiration Alcona is offering free guitar lessons to students 14 and older! Classes start on January 23. Students can pick up a permission slip in the office if they are interested.
Today the Alcona Masonic Lodge #292 F&AM presented a check for $4,800 to Alcona Community Schools for the Coats for Kids program. These funds will help purchase clothing and essentials for students in need. The Masonic Lodge also provided 296 pieces of clothing and footwear to students in need; including 42 winter jackets, 19 pairs of boots, 75 shirts, 26 sweaters, 26 pairs of winter gloves, and more. ACS would like to give a special thank you to the Alcona Masonic Lodge and to Dennis and Sheryl Smith for coordinating and making this year’s coats for kids drive such a success. #ThankYou #TigerPride
ATTN: Juniors and Seniors,
Closeup.org is a hands-on opportunity to interact with our government policy makers, meet congressional officers, and watch congress in action. June 11-16 Alcona students will be planning a trip to Washington DC. Please reach out to Mrs. Renchenski or Ms Hoffmeyer if you are interested in going with us.
Engineering Night at Alcona Elementary next Tuesday at 5:30p! See attached for information and please RSVP for planning purposes.
