Volume 4, Issue 17: February 28, 2021 |
|
Welcome to The Mt. Lion Roar where you can read about some of the things happening in the Altoona Area School District. With nearly 8,000 students, AASD is the area's top choice for Academics, Arts and Athletics.
|
|
Kindergarten registration is now open for all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2021. Online registration is encouraged. Kindergarten registration Instructions and Dates of Registration can be found at Kindergarten Registration. Upon completion of the online registration parents will be contacted by a Student Registration representative. Don't delay, register today! |
|
The AASD Food Program is now available for students who are attending full time virtual instruction or cyber programs. AASD students attending hybrid instruction receive meals daily at school and have the option to take meals home at the end of each school day for the days on which they are not in-person.
Five breakfast and five lunch meals will be provided for each child age 18 and under. Food will be distributed on Wednesday or Thursday each week. A new order form will need to be submitted each week.
Meals will be available for pick up at the Washington & Jefferson Building, 420 1st Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 on the date selected on your order form. Pick up times are from 12:00 until 2:00.
|
|
WTAJ Meteorologist Christy Shields visited 4th grade students in Mr. John’s class at Logan Elementary on Wednesday to talk about her career, the weather, and the seasons. Student teacher Mr. Blake has been teaching the students about the yearly seasons.
Ms. Shields visited the classroom through a Zoom session where she talked about the weather and how it forms. She discussed the different types of weather and provided a demonstration on how a tornado forms.
Students loved meeting Ms. Shields and asked engaging questions. They also got the chance to meet Ms. Shield’s adorable husky!
“The students loved the presentation,” said Mr. Johns. “I want to thank Ms. Shields for taking the time to meet with my students. It was a great experience.”
|
|
|
|
With activities picking up at the school the AASD Student Ambassadors are getting back to work.
Student Ambassadors assist with AASD events such as graduation and student tours. They also assist with Alumni events held by the AAHS Alumni Association.
Ninth grade students can apply for the Student Ambassador Program at the end of 9th grade. Students must have the recommendation of two teachers and meet the qualifications of the position to apply. Students are interviewed and if selected, serve as an AASD Student Ambassador 10th through 12th grade.
Applications for the program are now being accepted.
|
|
Scheduling Process for 2021-2022 for Students Grades 9-11 |
Students and Parents are encouraged to watch the Scheduling Process in Skyward Instruction Video for students in Grades 9-11 for the 2021-2022 school year.
This informational video will instruct students on the process of online scheduling through Skyward.
|
|
|
Time Capsule Locks Away School Memories
Sydney Wilfong, Reporter February 26, 2021
On Thursday, Feb. 25, the high school held a Cornerstone Ceremony, celebrating the installation of the time capsule in the new B building.
To read the full article, click HERE.
|
|
AAHS Principal Mr. Andrew Neely places the time capsule in the cornerstone. |
|
Mason Keith Morgan and his assistant set the cornerstone in the building. |
|
Participating in the time capsule and cornerstone ceremony were (L to R) ASAD Superintendent Dr. Charles A. Prijatelj, Student Council President Sofia Beneziano, Student Ambassadors Alex Thaler and Delainey Wisor, Sr. Class President Jack Hatch and AAHS Principal Mr. Andrew Neely. |
|
AASD Accepting Instructional Applications |
|
ALTOONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCEPTING INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATIONS
Chemistry, Biology, Math, Special Education, English, Computer Science, Technology Education, Physics, Art, Business Education and Health & Physical Education.
|
|
Tips and Information for Assisting Your Student with Stress |
|
The effects of COVID-19 have been stressful for everyone including our students. AASD School Counselors are offering a session on March 3 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. for parents and guardians of Altoona Area students (PreK-12) on ways to assist your child with stress.
Parents who register will be sent a zoom link to the session.
Don't miss this one hour session to gather some tips on how help your child reduce stress.
|
|
|
|
Congratulations to Matt Sarbo and Caleb Fasick.
Sarbo is the first in AAHS wrestling history to win four Regional Championships.
Both wrestlers advance to the Super Regional Round of the PIAA State Tournament Championship next weekend.
|
|
|
|
Student athletes from AAHS and AAJHS who wish to play SPRING interscholastic sports and HAVE NOT previously participated in a fall or winter sport, are required to report for physicals on March 3 or March 4, as assigned. Athletes who participated in a fall or winter sport need to complete the recertification paperwork only and return completed forms to their coach before March 2nd. Forms are located on the AASD Athletics page at www.aasdcat.com.
For more information about screenings, Click HERE, |
|
ALTOONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS NOW HIRING!
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
Adult Ed Instructor
Special Education Aides
PT Security Officers/Greeters
Custodian/Laborer Substitutes
Bus Drivers
Substitute Teachers
Open until position is filled
EOE
For application details, go to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
