STUDENTS PICK OBAMA

Kids Voting USA Service Learning Project's Mock Election held at ALC West on 10/29/08 named Barack Obama as the President Elect, Norm Coleman for U.S. Senator, and Elwin Tinklenberg for U.S. House.

ALC WEST STUDENTS ACCEPT CHALLENGE

National Learn and Serve week is October 6th- 12th. Abbie and Brittany kicked off the National Learn and Serve Challenge by presenting the governor's proclamation to ALC WEST Director Mark Lindquist.  Click here to view the picture. ALC West is implementing Kids Voting USA, a service-learning project that is designed to motivate and inform young adult voters. Get informed on the up coming election with the following events: listen to WJON- 1240 am while Abbie and Brittany talk about planned activities at ALC WEST; voter registration drive; Political Rally on October 28, 2008 with speeches given by student representatives at 10:30 am in the social room; and  a Mock Election on October 29, 2008 with voting from 8am-2pm.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, November 3: ESS Speaker-Maggie, Rasmussen

Wednesday, November 5: St. Cloud Area School Board Meeting, ALC West

Thursday, November 6: End of 1st Quarter

Friday, November 7: No School, Staff Development

Monday, November 10: Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:00

Monday, November 17: Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:00

Thursday & Friday, November 20-21: MAAP Stars Leadership Conference

Tuesday, November 25: ESS Speaker - Criminal Justice, Rasmussen

Thursday, & Friday, November 25-26: No School

•      Check this site often to find out about special school happenings               such  as free food, speakers, focus groups

BREAKFAST AT WEST (YES, IT'S HOT!)

Breakfast is available mornings at ALC West from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Check the menu for available healthy selections. Start your day out right!

ALC WEST STUDENTS CLEAN UP RIVER

On October 8th Area Learning Center West students spent part of their day cleaning along the banks of the Sauk River in Waite Park. It was a beautiful day and the students pitched in and removed trash from the river shoreline and cleaned along 3rd Street. The students were surprised that they did not find more garbage. They think that people in this community are making more of an effort to keep the environment healthy.

ALC CELEBRATES THEIR 4000th GRADUATION

The St. Cloud Area Learning Center (ALC) recently celebrated their 4000th graduation at the McKinley Education Center's Celebration of Excellence event on Sept. 25. ALC Director Mark Lindquist presented an Apollo High School Diploma to Ryan Blommer who finished his high school graduation requirements this summer through the ALC Pace Program and Youthbuild. Read the full story

REMINDERS

•      Students, please return all forms as soon as possible!
•      Apply now for our breakfast program!
•      Apply in the office for bus passes
•      See Cyndi or Dave for Work Experience Orientation to receive

               school credit for your job

•      Daycare is now available everyday from 8:00a.m.-2:00p.m.(1:00 Friday)
•      Have you seen your advisor today?
•      Smile!

YOUTHBUILD GOES GREEN

This summer the Youthbuild program assisted in building a "Green" house in St. Cloud. See the news release and picture.

PACE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

Applications for fall PACE enrollment are now available. New and returning students must complete an application for 2008-2009. See your high school counselor for an application or contact us at: (320) 203-8470.

STUDENT COMMENTS ABOUT PACE

Why do students choose the PACE program? Click here to read their

Comments.

VIEW TOP TEN LIST FOR ATTENDING PACE

Students at St. Cloud Area Learning Center West - PACE Program have named the top ten reasons that ALC West is a great place to be! Call Jay Adams or Jeni Schad at (320) 203-8470 to schedule an appointment and a tour.

STUDENT HONORS/STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Students, set your goals high; aim for student of the month! Every month PACE names students of the month who receive recognition on the Wall of Fame and on the website. Each quarter an ALC PACE Honor Roll is compiled. Students achieving honor roll status may be eligible for reduced insurance premiums. Students of the month and honor students need to meet attendance and production requirements. Check with your advisor for more information!

FREE POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES

A variety of free post-secondary opportunities are available to students at ALC West. The traditional Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program is where students enroll and take classes on local college campuses.

The Tech Prep program allows students to earn college credit by taking Career nd Technical Education (CTE) classes in their own high school from the high school teachers. The teachers have articulation meetings and signed agreements with the colleges to offer the credit. See the list of Career and Technical Education classes available at ALC West.

A new opportunity for students is the Discovery Academy program. Through a collaborative venture, classes are offered at local high schools and taught by either St. Cloud Technical College teachers or Certified High School Faculty. A Project Lead-the-Way class is now available at ALC West called Introduction to Engineering and Design. Other programs available to our students are Automotive, CISCO, and EMT. Call Jay Adams or Jeni Schad for more information on eligibility requirements and application procedures.

OPEN HOUSE FOR ALC WEST SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT

Area Learning Center (ALC) West PACE Program hosted an Open House elebration for the Quarry Park Poetry Trails Service Learning Project on May 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at McKinley Education Center. Part of the project involved two SCSU Professors working with ALC West PACE students on a weekly basis, focusing on different styles of poetry written about scenic views the youth took from Quarry Park. The idea of a poetry trail evolved when students wanted to give something back to the community and the editing and selection process of the final ten writings began and were made into plaques.

The plaques, along with greeting cards created by the students will be on display for the public during the open house. View the press release and photo. View the Quarry Park Poetry Trail Video.

BOOKS ARRIVE AT ALC

New books at ALC West PACE Program generates enthusiasm for reading! Thank yous go out to area residents for supporting the educational levy which brought in $15,075 for Area Learning Center to purchase books. View a slide show of students reading at ALC!