Thank you to the Mayo Clinic Desk Operations department for hosting a Resource Room/Food Pantry drive for the Rochester ALC! We're currently in need of canned food/microwaveable meals/healthy snacks for our food pantry. Donations can be dropped off anytime school is in from 8:30-4pm.
1 day ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Need help understanding the financial aid options for college? Free college planning and financial aid events are available to Minnesota students and families via Zoom. The series, running on Tuesday evenings this fall, is intended for current high school students and will cover general information about the college application and financial aid process, details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, and other ways to pay for college. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong. Attendees can ask questions in the chat and have them answered by higher education experts during the event. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship (one entry per session attended). Space is limited, so register soon! These sessions are offered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC The College Place and Minnesota Goes to College. For session dates, topics and to register: bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries. Contact myang@ecmc.org with any questions.
2 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
RPS families: This is a reminder that, except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school on Wednesday, September 24, for our Curriculum Adjustment Day.
2 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
We love our partnership with Public Health! In this week's Nature Rx seminar, students canoed out at Chester Woods Park! Each week, they experience and reflect on nature as a prescription for positive mental wellbeing.
5 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
The ALC has apple trees! Students helped pick apples, and learned to make homemade apple sauce. #communitygarden #farmtotable
6 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
For our September Wellness activity, we loved having two therapy dogs spend time with students over lunch! Thank you, Lola and Hugo!
7 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Northwest Dental Group is hosting a FREE Dental Day (filling, cleaning, simple extractions)! Friday, September 19, 9am-1pm (first come, first served). TWO locations: 822 38th St NW / 2056 Superior Dr. NW
8 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
To help our students fully engage in their learning, students are encouraged not to bring cell phones or other electronic devices, including smart watches and earbuds/airpods, to school. See more information about our cell phone procedures for each school level at https://rochesterschools.org/cell-phone-procedures
8 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Students experimented with mini waffles in a student-centered learning (SCL) Wednesday cooking class! So much creativity!
9 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
We love our mentoring partnership with Ben Franklin Elementary! ALC students had a chance to meet their young mentees this week!
12 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Check out this ALC Newsletter for SENIORS and FAMILIES! When is homecoming? When are homeschool yearbook photos due? How can I sign up for a college fair?
This is an amazing resource with all need-to-know dates and flyers in one place!
13 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
A student group -- the E-Cigarette Prevention Initiative Youth Action Council (EPIYAC) -- is dedicated to a Vape-Free Generation. They're hosting a FREE TEEN EVENT this Saturday, Sept 13, 4-7pm at Skyline Raceway. Please help share far and wide! Go Karts and mini golf and MORE!
13 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Tomorrow (Thursday, September 11), we'll have a table with FREE ground beef (one pound, frozen) and vegetables from our school garden. This will be available from 2:50-3:30pm, in front of the ALC main entrance. Hope you can stop by and take a bag (while supplies last). Thank you @Autumn Ridge for the meat donation!
14 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Sometimes, knowing what steps to take can be hard when you are worried that your student's emotional or mental well-being might be impacted. RPS families have access to a confidential screener online at http://mentalhealthscreeningtools.com/. If the screener results indicate a reason for concern, or if you want to talk with a provider, schedule a free consultation with a mental health professional (https://ffcstaffconsults.as.me/).
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is also available for people experiencing emotional distress, mental health crises, or thoughts of suicide. You can call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org to connect with trained counselors anytime, 24/7.
15 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
ALC Picture Day is coming on Tuesday, September 16, 11am - 5pm! Picture re-takes are Tuesday, October 21st 9am - 11am. You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT6K9JP8.
Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer (flyers are in the main office) with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.
16 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Twice a year, Children's Dental Health Services offers a FREE on-site dental clinic to qualifying students. We appreciate this opportunity for our students to get teeth cleanings, dental hygiene education, sealants, exams, and x-rays!
19 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
The 25-26 is off to a strong start! We're loving having students back in the building - meeting classmates again and creating new friendships!
20 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
We're committed to providing healthy and tasty options for our students. Check out what's cooking for the new school year! 🥗🍕🥕 Find our menus by:
• Visiting our website: www.rochesterschools.org/meals and look for the printable menus section or find the menus button on our schools home page.
• Checking our school app: You may already use our school app, but you'll find our menus conveniently located there! These menus are updated monthly and help you plan ahead.
21 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Rochester Public Schools uses the Standard Response Protocol in response to emergencies that may occur in our school buildings. Students and staff will train, practice, and drill the protocol throughout the year. Learn more about what "hold," "secure," "lockdown," "evacuate," and "shelter" mean: https://www.rochesterschools.org/standard-response-protocol
