Congratulations to this week's Elementary Alma Pride winners!
It was a busy week for our Elementary students! Our 5th grade class has been busy collaborating in teams to design and build an arcade game in science class. On Wednesday they invited other classes to their arcade! Students were able to play all the games and even win some prizes.
Story time at the public library will be held Thursday, May 15.
The annual Alma Beautification volunteer project took place today. Every spring, the Alma High Schoolers, in grades 9-12, work with volunteers from the area to beautify the parks, beaches, and garden areas in town. The students were found at the beach, Main Street, Reicks Lake Park, etc. With jobs of mulching, weeding, and replanting flowers, the town is ready for summer.
Maddie Wick and Nikki Walker came into the 1st grade classroom for an informative dairy presentation. The also made ice cream with the students!
After the 1st grade field trip to the farms, Judie Sage came into the classroom to show the kids what she does after the sheep are sheared! It's awesome to watch her use her spinning wheel!
Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses. We are so grateful for the knowledge, care, and support Nurse Katie shows our students and staff. Her smile and positive attitude make every day she's with us so much brighter. Happy School Nurse Day to our very own, Nurse Katie! And THANK YOU for sharing your time, energy, and expertise with us.
In this exciting kindergarten STEM activity inspired by Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll, students explored force and motion through hands-on experimentation. Just like Ricky, each student selected a rock with a flat side and was challenged to help it roll. Using only paper and rubber bands, they designed creative solutions to make their rock round enough to move. With excitement and laughter, they released their modified rocks down the hill toward the bright orange fence, bringing the story to life while learning about problem-solving, design, and motion!
Today students in Grades 1-3 attended a special presentation given by Riverland Energy. Students learned about electrical safety, saw some of their awesome tools, and viewed the bucket truck. Thank you to Royce, Scott, Dylan, and Jordan for visiting with us!
Thank you, teachers!
The Alma Area Schools were granted $25,000 to create a Fab Lab that includes the following: multiple 3D printers, precision measurement tool kits, laser engraver, vinyl cutter, cardboard cutting tools, inventor kits, portable workstations, and stools. The Fab Lab is going to allow hundreds of students to experience hands-on 3D modeling and engineering opportunities, enhancing STEAM skills.
This month's teacher spotlight!
Save the date:
Fourth Annual Alma-Pepin Alumni Golf Tournament date: Saturday, June 14, 2025!
The fourth grade received their Painted Lady larvae about a month ago. Each student observed their larvae molt, spin silk and turn into a chrysalis. Over the weekend, they emerged as butterflies. Today we released them.
The Alma-Pepin band students had a great day at the state solo and ensemble festival at UW-Eau Claire on Saturday with 22 students participating. The results are as follows:
WOODWIND CHOIR - 2nd Rating
Finley Noll, Kali Schalinske, Nicole Walker, Emery Prokosch, Kenzie Bocksell, Nessa Noll, Lorna Lisowski, Madalyn Wick, Tori Creighton, Olivia Austin, Amelia Ingli, Kennedy Carlson, Joslyn Van Allen, Reeden Bocksell, Savannah Danzinger, Hannah Wahlund, Lauren Carlson, Michaela Gold, Anders Seifert, Chloe Reed, Emma McMahon, Emmet Hoffer.
ALTO SAX SOLO-1st Rating: Lorna Lisowski
OBOE SOLO-1st Rating: Lorna Lisowski
ALTO SAX DUET-1st Rating: Lorna Lisowski and Eliza Rundquist
FLUTE/BASS CLARINET DUET-1st Rating: Kenzie Bocksell and Reeden Bocksell
ALTO SAX SOLO-2nd Rating: Hannah Wahlund
Congratulations!
On Friday, May 2nd, Alma High School's junior and sophomore classes traveled to Eau Claire to watch UW-Eau-Claire's production of Guys and Dolls. The play was held at the Pablo Center. Before their return to school, the students enjoyed some time at the mall.
This week's Elementary student of the week is 2nd grader, Shea Ressie. She is the youngest daughter of Elizabeth and Kory Ressie, and has two older sisters Quinn and Hailey. She participates in softball and basketball. Shea’s favorite thing to learn is math because it is fun. After an enjoyable math class, she is excited to have her favorite lunch which is pizza. Although Shea has a blast at school, she can’t wait for the end of the day, so she can go home and play horse with her friends. Once she is done with a great time with friends, she makes time for her three cats: Tiger, Slider, and Fluff. As the school year is coming to an end, Shea is most excited for 3rd grade Donut Day. Congratulations Shea Ressie!
Senior Spotlight!
This week’s Student of the Week is Junior, Trenton Krzoska. Trenton is a dedicated student who participates in Football, Basketball, and Golf. Outside of school, he's an avid hunter and fisherman. One of Trenton’s proudest accomplishments is being the starting quarterback for this year’s Dairyland Conference Championship football team. This was a role that showed Trenton's leadership and determination for the game of football. When asked for advice to underclassmen, Trenton said, “Don’t be afraid to be a leader, and always have confidence in yourself”. While Trenton isn’t sure what he wants to do in his future, he does know one thing: he wants to make a lot of money. Lastly, his favorite high school memory is the time Madox Stewart tried to show him how far he could bend his Chromebook and accidentally snapped it in half instead. Congratulations, Trenton Krzoska, on being this week’s Student of the Week!
Eagle Weekly for May 5-10
Have a great week!
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