Alden-Hebron School District 19

This week is National School Bus Safety Week. Please read National School Transportation Association's safety tips for motorists. October 17 - October 21, 2022, marks National School Bus Safety Week around the country. Take a moment to review these safety tips for motorists and please share them in your own community to ensure that our children get to school safely. ⚠️ The overall best practice is to “always stop if there’s a school bus.” ⚠️ Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles. ⚠️ Motorists may begin moving only when the red flashing lights are turned off, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins to move. ⚠️ Slow Down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood. Watch for children playing and gathering near bus stops.

*** Tomorrow night 10/19 is the Pink Out Breast Cancer Awareness Game vs Hiawatha at 5:00 p.m. We will also be recognizing our Middle School Volleyball Players prior to the start of the FS game. Please wear pink to support Breast Cancer Survivors!!! ***

*** Booster Club Meeting tonight at 7:00 at the High School, we will meet in Mrs. Cashmore's room***

PLEASE JOIN US! NOVEMBER 8, 2022 FACILITIES REFERENDUM INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION, Q&A STATIONS, and SCHOOL TOURS INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE & SCHOOL TOURS Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:00 – 7:30 PM Middle-High School Gym

*** Monday 10/17 Alden-Hebron High School Basketball Fundraiser at Crandall's 4-8 p.m. $15.00 adult, $10.00 8 and under. Tickets will be available at the door!! HS volleyball at Leland 5:30 start 370 N. Main St. Leland, IL. 60531. Middle School Boys Basketball 5th - 8th grades starts practice today 3:00-5:00 in the HS gym. Practice will be 3:00-5:00 everyday and you have until Friday the 21st to join the team. ***

D19 News: SAVE THE DATE! Please join us in honoring all of the men and women who have served our country. District 19 will be hosting the Veterans Day program on Nov. 11th. The program begins at 9 AM and it will be held in the AH Middle/High School gym.

Don't Forget: FAFSA Completion Workshop--Tomorrow, Oct. 18th, 6:30-8 PM AH Seniors/Parents & Guardians: District 19 will be hosting its annual & free FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion Workshop at Alden-Hebron High School- Room 102, Oct. 18th, from 6:30-8 PM. A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be at AHHS that night to answer questions and help families complete the process. ---Families are asked to create their Federal Student Aid identification numbers prior to the workshop and to begin the FAFSA. ---A separate FSA ID is required for a parent and for the student. Families can use the following links to get started: ---Create a Federal Student Aid ID: https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm ---Steps on Filling Out a FAFSA Form: https://blog.ed.gov/.../8-steps-to-filling-out-the-fafsa.../ Families interested in attending are asked to contact Academic Advisor, Mrs. VanderPal, at 815-648-2442 or email davanderpal@ah19.org.

You Are Invited! Community Open House on Oct. 25th https://youtu.be/VIzhv_qNZE0

REMINDER for AHHS Seniors: Tomorrow, Oct. 18th, is the FAFSA COMPLETION Workshop Please create your FSA ID prior to the event night: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Important Tips: -Both the student and at least one parent will need to create an FSA ID. -Only the owner of the FSA ID should create and use the account. -Creating an FSA ID in advance of RVC's FAFSA Completion Night will save you at least 20 minutes on the night of the event. STEPS: Step 1: Go to fsaid.ed.gov to begin the process. Step 2: Create a username and password, and enter your e-mail address. Step 3: Enter your name, date of birth, Social Security number, contact information, and challenge questions and answers. Step 4: If you have a Federal Student Aid PIN, you will be able to enter it and link it to your FSA ID. You can still create an FSA ID if you have forgotten or do not have a PIN. Step 5: Review your information, and read and accept the terms and conditions. Step 6: Confirm your e-mail address using the secure code, which will be sent to the e -mail address you entered when you created your FSA ID. Once you verify your e-mail address, you can use it instead of your username to log in to the websites listed above. You can use your FSA ID to sign a FAFSA right away. Once the Social Security Administration verifies your information in one to three days, or if you have linked your PIN to your FSA ID, you will be able to use your FSA ID to access the websites listed above. For help, visit StudentAid.gov/fsaid.

AH Seniors/Parents & Guardians: District 19 will be hosting its annual FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion Workshop at Alden-Hebron High School- Room 102, Oct. 18th, from 6:30-8 PM. ---Families are asked to create their Federal Student Aid identification numbers prior to the workshop and to begin the FAFSA. A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be at AHHS that night to answer questions and help families complete the process. ---A separate FSA ID is required for a parent and for the student. Families can use the following links to get started: ---Create a Federal Student Aid ID: https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm ---Steps on Filling Out a FAFSA Form: https://blog.ed.gov/.../8-steps-to-filling-out-the-fafsa.../ Families interested in attending are asked to contact Academic Advisor, Mrs. VanderPal, at 815-648-2442 or email davanderpal@ah19.org.

*** Congratulations to our 7th Grade Volleyball Team on their second place finish in the Lakes Region Conference Tournament. Great job Coaches and Girls!! The High School Volleyball Team travels to Christian Life (Rockford) tonight to start play in the NAC Tournament. The girls play #3 Christian Life at 7:00 p.m. If they win they will play at 12:00 on Saturday, if they lose it is 9:00 a.m. High School Football travels to West Prairie HS for a 1:00 kickoff, 18575 E. 800th St. Sciota, IL. 61475. The Giants look to keep their playoff hopes alive with another big win. ***

District 19: The Board of Education is sharing information via videos. Check out the “REFERENDUM IN 60 SECONDS” https://youtu.be/SvDxB8C8Eeo Other videos are also available on our website: https://www.alden-hebron.org/page/facilities-planning.

D19: Join us for Superintendent Open Doors https://youtu.be/ENZQ8PrSk2A

*** Lakes Region 7th Grade Volleyball Consolation Game and Championship Game are tonight starting at 4:30. Stanton vs. Gavin South in the 4:30 consolation game and then at 5:30 your own Alden-Hebron Lady Giants take on Park in the Championship Game. Come out for a great night of Middle School Volleyball and cheer your Lady Giants to the win. ***

Community Invited! Coffee & Conversation with D19 Superintendent Elswick Friday, Oct 14th & Thurs. Nov 3rd 7:30-9:00AM

AHHS: Come out to the AH Volleyball game Wed., Oct. 19th---Wear Pink for the "Pink Out Breast Cancer Awareness" game!

Don't Forget: MCHS is hosting its annual Manufacturing, Trades and Industry event with at least 40 businesses and organizations TONIGHT (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. Students and families can meet with local reps to learn more about careers in manufacturing, trades and industry.

Reminder: Job and Internship Fair: October 13, 2022 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Free for students, alumni, and community members. Connect with local employers seeking interns, temporary workers, and part- and full-time employees.

AH ELEMENTARY: Trunk or Treat 2022 is this Friday! Bring canned goods to get a free entry. Cereal, ketchup and soups are items that are in high demand for our pantry right now. Thank you so much for all of the support and let’s have some spooky fun Friday night! 🎃👻🎃💚

D19 News: A reminder about Superintendent Open Door on Wed., Oct, 12th & Hazels on Fri., Oct. 14th!