At the ALC, one of our priorities is building reading skills and growth in our students. Teachers have been using a tool called Diffit to help provide reading material at each student's individual reading level. This year, our Diffit stats show that students have spent 68, 751 minutes reading!
1 day ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Thank you to Winona State University Social Work student, Catharine Rose, for leading a project that culminated in a donation of 17 diaper boxes! These went straight to the ALC daycare, into the hands of our students/families.
2 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
ALC students have been working on their ice skating skills each week at the Rec Center! We're thankful for this partnership and opportunity for our students to stay active and learn something new. Their teachers have observed students supporting one another, growing, and having fun along the way.
5 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Each month, ALC staff select students they feel have demonstrated a high level of engagement and leadership. Congratulations to our December Students of the Month!
8 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Thank you, Lauren and Planned Parenthood, for hosting an education table for World Aids Day this week!
9 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Monica Eggert - ALC ESP - Official Education Minnesota ESP of the Year! Education Minnesota presented her with a check and iPad gift and Rochester Public Schools recognized her achievement during yesterday's School Board meeting. Congratulations!
10 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Winter is officially here, which means some of us are thinking about the potential of snow days! Learn more about how we determine snow days and what to expect with school closings in the event of inclement weather: http://www.rochesterschools.org/inclement-weather
11 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
FREE eye exams, optical care, and glasses! Saturday, December 6, 12:30-3:30pm, Christ United Methodist Church - 400 5th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
11 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Each week, students have been going over to Coach Corey's gym for boxing lessons! They're gaining confidence, learning new skills, and benefitting from Corey's mentorship. Appreciate this partnership!
12 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
ALC students signed up to volunteer to help set up for the Festival of Trees! Working hard and giving back... We're proud of this group!
18 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Thank you to all of the individuals and organizations in the community who donated toward our Food Pantry this month. We not only stocked our pantry, but created 23 shelf-stable food bags to give to families. Each bag was paired with a Hyvee-donated meal bag ($15 coupon for a turkey/substituted item, potatoes, cookies, Jello, and vegetables). With all of the food donations, we'll be able to create another 30 bags to distribute to families before winter break. #grateful #communitysupport
19 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
This is a reminder that there is no school on, Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving Break. RPS will resume normal operations and hours on Monday, December 1. Enjoy the long weekend!
19 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
RALC families, due to an unexpected water main break resulting in a complete loss of water service to the building, the Rochester Alternative Learning Center will dismiss students early at 12:30 p.m. today, Friday, November 21. Please check your emails for more information.
22 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Students in our Nature Rx/Public Health partnership learned about winter survival techniques! Here, students collected materials and used flint and steel to start a fire.
23 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Pasqualle's and Hyvee teamed up to donate $1200 worth of food to Rochester Public Schools' five community schools! Thank you for supporting ALC students and families!
25 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
For our November Monthly Wellness lunch/dinner event, the Rochester Public Library joined us. We loved the high student engagement and interest in the book giveaways and library card sign-ups! Grateful for this partnership.
26 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Our ninth grade students had a mini-celebration! These students are On Track with their attendance, grades, and community participation. (This is part of a bigger district Freshman On Track initiative. Research shows that these factors are among the most impactful indicators of students' success and likelihood of graduating on time.) Keep up the great work, students!
29 days ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
Ms. Staley's students learned all about the art and science of soap-making!
about 1 month ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
ALC students take on the role of preschool teacher aides each week at Northrop! We're grateful for this partnership with Early Childhood Education. One of our student volunteers enjoyed the experience so much that she went on to apply for a SACC position and was accepted! #plantingseeds
about 1 month ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
If families are needing help with holiday gifts for children ages 0-16, Salvation Army's Toy & Joy applications are now open. See the flyer for details.
about 1 month ago, Rochester Alternative Learning Center
