New Salem-Almont School District

Weather UPDATE: A decision regarding school will be made tomorrow, if we do run on time and have school, buses will only travel where possible. Please contact your bus driver if he cannot make it down your road. The Speech and Acalympic meets have been postponed for tomorrow. Looking at the weather (wind), I want to keep our early out at 2:30PM.

The ACT test is on Tuesday, March 28. The test is no longer required by the state, but we still like to offer it in-house to any juniors that have already signed up. There are many practice sites out there, including ACT.org if your son/daughter would like some additional practice before taking the test.

Just a reminder that school will be dismissing early tomorrow (Friday) at 2:30 as we are hosting our annual speech meet with over 20 schools attending. If you are interested in helping out as a judge, contact Laura Muth,

Please click or copy and paste the link below to enjoy "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" by Carol McCloud! https://youtu.be/wGf6T-BHrvU

Reminder to all New Salem - Almont Seniors that Scholarships sponsored by Dollars for Scholars close on March 31st. Please continue adding your information and submit your applications by March 31st. Contact Mrs. Wald or Ms. Hulm if you have any questions.

We will be celebrating the Wrestling team's success at State on Sunday, March 19th at 6:30 at the New Salem-Almont high school. Security First Bank will be providing treats.

The Regional music contest in Washburn is still being held as planned. The students are riding in the activity bus and have ample time to get there and back. Please remember, if at anytime you want to pick up your child due to the weather conditions, feel free to do so. We will continue to monitor the weather and make decisions with the information we have at the time.

PVE Parents: Please use the link below to sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences on March 14th! https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Prairie_View_Elementary

The Region 5 BBB tournament is still on for this afternoon/evening. New Salem plays Shiloh at 3:00PM at Bismarck St. Mary's. It will be broadcasted over the PSP.Network (no subscription required). https://psp.network/live

JH/HS Parents: We are virtual learning today. All teachers should have assignments posted or sent out by 9:00 am this morning. There will be two virtual class meetings today, one from 10:00-10:30, and another from 10:45-11:15. Please have your student complete all assignments and show up for the two virtual meetings, as this day counts for us and will not have to be made up. These two factors will be used in determining attendance for the day. Please follow this schedule for the virtual day. If your student is having problems logging on, please have them reach out to the teachers for help.

Distance Learning for PVE Parents: With this being a Distance Learning Day, please refer to your child's Choice Board and directions for their work in all subjects today. Students will have an optional meeting on Zoom with their teachers today. The times are as follows: Kindergarten- 9:00 First- 9:30 Second- 10:00 Third- 10:30 Fourth- 11:00 Fifth- 11:30 If you have any questions about your child's work or the Zoom meeting, please reach out to your child's teacher.

NSA and Head Start will be closed today. NSA will have virtual learning, more details to come. Information regarding the status of the boys' regional tournament will be communicated later this morning.

NSA and Head Start will be 2 hours late tomorrow (Monday).

Last month of open gyms.

The Region 5 BBB tournament (March 6, 7, 9) at Bismarck St. Mary's will broadcast over the PSP.network (no subscription required). The Holsteins will play Monday at 3:00 p.m. against Shiloh Christian.

On Monday, March 13, New Salem-Almont School will be hosting a Blood Drive from 9:30 - 12:30. Please use the following link if you would like to sign up! https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=h8RV%2BhPFQ0YC5wByYHZqdbzmKoAj3UnMhBNgpgjQrCY%3D

Spelling Bee Winners 5th Alexa Heid 6th Sienna Vander Wal 7th Ryden Miller 8th Payton Doll Grand Champ Payton Doll Congratulations!!

Thank You to everyone that helped support the Junior Class Prom Calendar Fundraiser. Here are the first few winners: March 1- Beth Tamez. $25 March 2- Mike Nelson. $50 March 3- Shawna Johnson. $25 March 4- John Pfaff. $25 Congratulations!

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Tonight's Region 5 BBB play-in game at Center will be broadcast over the NFHS system (subscription required). Game time is 6:00 p.m. The Region 5 BBB tournament (March 6, 7, 9) at Bismarck St. Mary's will be broadcast over the PSP.network (no subscription required).