This Week's Student Spotlight Features Two ALS Student Groups Making a Difference for Their Community

American Lakes Student News Team Keeps the School Community in the Know

The American Lakes School News Team makes sure that the student body is aware of what’s happening at school with weekly news updates. Each week, the team meets with the support of Teacher Stephen Smith to plan, conduct interviews, compose scripts, work behind the scenes, edit, and produce a weekly news broadcast as part of a partnership with the Sacramento Educational Video Association (SEVA). From reporters to anchors to production workers, students have all positions covered for a fantastic newscast!

Back row: Dezan, Zare, Roberto, Anaya, Tim, Elijah, Damiah, Bella, Mr. Smith (coordinator)

Front: Anson, Jackie, Jaquie, Araiyah, Nafi, Gisela.

ALS's Student Awareness Group Working to Build a Resilient School Community

American Lakes students are using their voices to make positive change! School Psychologist, Sheila Lee and Jill Adams, Social Worker Liaison, are facilitating weekly community circles with the support of some of the school’s middle school students. Topics include discussions on race, campus safety, and bullying. The students are committed to their work and they have even given their group a name - The Student Awareness Group. They are working together to build a stronger, more resilient ALS community.