Albany School District

Comet Sports Corner interview with Mr. Soderberg https://youtu.be/GyxfTi0IK-o

We are very "THANKFUL" for our Pledge of Allegiance helpers ... Keep up the great work.

8th grade students have begun learning how to solve equations and have been working with algebra tiles to help make sense of the process.

2n grade students created cities using only one shape, like a square or triangle, for their background. They then designed a character out of the same shape. On the final day, they received a "Shape Passport" and "Boarding Pass" to travel with their shape buddy to different "Shape Cities," exploring how shapes can be used in art and storytelling.

Good Afternoon Albany Staff, Community, & Athletic Teams: With winter athletic home events starting next week, this is a REMINDER of our newest LIVE STREAMING opportunities for viewers of Albany Comet athletics. For several years now, livestream viewers of Comet athletics have become accustomed to the convenience of watching Albany athletics on YOUTUBE. (Albany Media) This has proven to be very convenient and user friendly for all of our Comet supporters. From this point on, that option is no longer a possibility due to circumstances outside of our control. School districts all across the state are dealing with the same situation and changes that have to be made. The relationship between HUDL & YOUTUBE applications no longer exists and the two don't work with each other. Here is the good news!!! Starting this winter season you will still be able to watch Albany athletic events for FREE, but will have to go through a different application to do so. Albany athletics will now be livestreamed on the following address: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/albany/organization/132699/albany-high-school Attached/shared is a PDF of some helpful tips to download the HUDL FAN app to your phone or SMART TV. GO COMETS!

The Albany PTO is hosting a BINGO Night on Thursday, November 14th from 6:00 - 7:00. Join us for snacks, prizes, and fun!

On Monday, our Middle School choir students took a trip to Monticello to participate in a conference choir event. They had a great time and made some great music to share with other students from around the area. We are very proud of our singers!

On Monday, November 11th, the Civics class was proud to support our local Veterans with our annual Veterans Day Assembly. This year we had the privilege of recognizing 36 veterans from in and around our community. The elementary students did a wonderful job on the coloring contest, and they also helped lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Our middle school students wrote very thoughtful thank you letters to our local veterans as well. This year we introduced something new and were able to award a local veteran, Ray Laughridge, with an Honor Quilt made by a group of local volunteers. It was a very special moment for Ray and community. Thank you to those in the community that were also able to attend and celebrate our Veterans. There were also great performances from the band and choir. If you missed the livestream, you can still catch it on the school's YouTube channel. We also have a link to photos on the school’s social media pages. Thank you to all of our veterans! It was an honor to recognize you! Here is a link to additional photos. If the link is not working, please contact jeff.campbell@albany.k12.wi.us. Veterans Day Photos Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MoGSC3Zy0oLM_j8CAhjNUUH7mtPOXJK_?usp=sharing

Congratulations to Mr. Ray Laughridge on receiving the 1st Annual Quilt of Honor for his outstanding service to our country. Mr. Laughridge served in the US Navy as a member of the Pacific Navy Fleet where he ranked Fireman 1st Class. He fought in WWII from 1943 -1946 and served on the USS Aulik and USS Malabar. We are proud to call him one of our own!

The Albany JV & Varsity teams completed their seasons with their volleyball banquet this last Sunday. Coach Smice & Coach Durtschi would like to thank all the girls for working hard and making it a fun season. Highlights from the season include: ~ The JV team winning the New Glarus JV tournament for the 2nd year in a row! -JV team award winners: Top Serving Percentage: Tatum Doescher Most Kills: Emma Thompson Most improved: Mia Scott -Varsity Team Awards: Top Serving Percentage: Kierra Cleasby Top Hitting Percentage and Most Kills: Anna Ellinger Assist Leader: Ellie Modaff -Varsity All Conference Awards: Kierra Cleasby: Honorable Mention All-Conference Anna Ellinger: 1st Team All-Conference Abby Hollis: Sportsmanship Award Ellie Modaff: 2nd Team All-Conference

Grab those cookies while you can! One more week until orders are due We appreciate all those that have ordered!! Thank you for supporting our Sunshine Committee! Click here to order: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPxe1fRAH3ODdJIpALoz018uooJ8WdbLRiByQNz_JoFVCIXQ/viewform

Thank you to all of those who were able to honor our local veterans with us. It was a great day and we were able to honor 36 local veterans. If you were unable to attend, you can click on the link to watch the live stream. https://www.youtube.com/live/GigDK3aqhVQ?feature=shared&t=1945 We will post pictures of the event in the next couple of days. Thank you to all of our veterans!

We had another great week of outstanding Pledge of Allegiance helpers ... Keep up the great work.

Mr. Briggs had an amazing helper... Thank you for spending your CARE coupon to lend a helping hand.

We hope you can join us tommorow, Monday, November 11th for our annual Veterans Day program. The program will begin around 9:45 in the high school gym. Participating veterans should arrive around 9:25. Anyone from the community and surrounding area is welcome!

It’s Pizza! Pizza! Time!. Time to stock your freezers with your favorite Little Casears Pizza Kits. Perfect for quick dinners, parties or entertaining. With a variety of kids to choose from, there is something for everyone! The money raised from kit sales goes towards fun events put on by the PTO, including: BINGO, Trunk or Treat, Spring Carnival and the Sweetheart Dance, as well as other school and community supports. To Order Online: Go to PizzaKit.com - Click on Products, the click on Shop - Select Ship My Order to the Group - Enter Fundraiser ID # 443869 - Follow prompts to create your User ID - Do not submit these orders on any Order Form that you turn in to the school. - Online Ordering Questions - Call Little Caesars Customer Care Team at 1-888-452-5487 from 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST If you have any questions, contact albanypto@gmail.com.

Thank you to our PLEDGE HELPER today! He did a great job!

Congratulations to our CITIZENSHIP award winners for quarter 1! Way to go Comets!

Congratulations to our MEASURES of EXCELLENCE WINNERS. The Albany staff selected Jolene Morton, Jeff Campbell, and Brittney Hanson for consistently modeling excellence in Communication, Commitment, Teamwork, and Professional Growth.

The first graders are learning about quilts and making patterns. Thank you Ms. Jolene for sharing your knowledge about quilts with us!