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Altoona School
Altoona School is a K-5 public charter school offering offering an alternative to standard public schools. We offer innovative teaching methods, highly qualified teachers, a committed staff, and a positive atmosphere.
Along with the core academics, Altoona School offers PE, computer lab, library and art.
Altoona School also has an after-school 4-H program, STEAM Club and K-Kids.
Altoona School Mission Statement:
The Altoona School mission is to provide a high-quality, comprehensive, and meaningful education for all students. Each student will be expected to succeed within the bounds of their abilities and the school's educational goals. Each student will be treated individually, given the tools to be a lifelong learner, and be taught to function as a member of a group and as a productive member of society.
The Altoona School mission is to provide a high-quality, comprehensive, and meaningful education for all students. Each student will be expected to succeed within the bounds of their abilities and the school's educational goals. Each student will be treated individually, given the tools to be a lifelong learner, and be taught to function as a member of a group and as a productive member of society.
A Letter from Mr. Schmidt 4/9/2020
Dear Altoona School Families,
As we continue our distance learning, I would like to thank you all for your cooperation and participation. We couldn’t be prouder of our Altoona kids!
Here is some important information as we enter into week 3:
● To minimize exposure and disturbance to your day, we are going to supply families with 2 weeks of distance learning materials. Please do not let that overwhelm you. The teachers have provided a pacing guide as to how to spread out the work.
● For those families picking up, week 3 and 4 packets will be available Monday, April 13th form 9-3.
● If your work is delivered to you, you will receive it in the usual manner on Monday, April 13th.
● Return of the work can be done at school anytime during open hours or it will be picked up from your home on April 27th.
● Distance Learning packets will also be available online under the Distance Learning tab.
Office Hours for Altoona School are changing:
● Mondays: 8am-3pm
● Tuesday-Friday: 8am-1pm
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Sincerely,
Walter Schmidt
Dear Altoona School Families,
As we continue our distance learning, I would like to thank you all for your cooperation and participation. We couldn’t be prouder of our Altoona kids!
Here is some important information as we enter into week 3:
● To minimize exposure and disturbance to your day, we are going to supply families with 2 weeks of distance learning materials. Please do not let that overwhelm you. The teachers have provided a pacing guide as to how to spread out the work.
● For those families picking up, week 3 and 4 packets will be available Monday, April 13th form 9-3.
● If your work is delivered to you, you will receive it in the usual manner on Monday, April 13th.
● Return of the work can be done at school anytime during open hours or it will be picked up from your home on April 27th.
● Distance Learning packets will also be available online under the Distance Learning tab.
Office Hours for Altoona School are changing:
● Mondays: 8am-3pm
● Tuesday-Friday: 8am-1pm
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Sincerely,
Walter Schmidt
A Letter from Mr. Schmidt 4/3/2020
Dear Altoona School Families,
As we navigate the many changes that current events throw at us, we want to take an opportunity to thank all the families and students for their participation with our Distance Learning curriculum.
Here are some things to consider as we continue the program:
● At most, the expectation is no more than 2 hours worth of “class time” a day for students and their packets. This does not include any time scheduled with teachers for phone or video chats. Parents are in control of how much time students devote daily to work. Find an amount of time that works for your child/children. In these trying times, emotional and physical well-being are of utmost importance. The work is not intended to frustrate. Stop when you need to stop.
● Consider sending in work via email, pics on a phone, or the Remind App. In fact here are a couple of methods that parents have used that have been pretty helpful:
○ iPhone users
■ go to “notes”, add a new note
■ select the little camera,
■ it should ask if you want to scan
■ select the scan and then take pictures of the documents
■ when finished there is a button that says save
■ this turns it into one document that you can send to your teacher
○ Android users can use Google Drive to scan and email.
Turning In and Receiving Materials
● ONLINE: As always, the work is available online. You do not need to print out the entire packet. You can submit the work as listed above or as you and your teacher have arranged.
● SCHOOL: If you are dropping off and picking up your student’s work packet at Altoona School, please stay in your car and follow directions from staff.
● HOME: If you are receiving packets and turning in work from school staff at your residency, we will practice safe social distancing. We will place the new work for your student(s) at a convenient spot at your residence. You can leave work for us in a visible spot. Or you can be there and direct us to where to leave and pick up work.
Breakfast/Lunch Pick Up Times for the week of April 6:
Monday 9:30- 1:00
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30-11:00
No pickup on Friday this week
As always, things may change at a moment’s notice. As a community, we will do our best. If things do not flow perfectly because of changes, it is alright. The school will make every effort to have what your child has done accounted for. The work they do will not be in vain if it cannot be turned in at the designated times. Communication is key. Feel free to contact your teacher or the office.
Dear Altoona School Families,
As we navigate the many changes that current events throw at us, we want to take an opportunity to thank all the families and students for their participation with our Distance Learning curriculum.
Here are some things to consider as we continue the program:
● At most, the expectation is no more than 2 hours worth of “class time” a day for students and their packets. This does not include any time scheduled with teachers for phone or video chats. Parents are in control of how much time students devote daily to work. Find an amount of time that works for your child/children. In these trying times, emotional and physical well-being are of utmost importance. The work is not intended to frustrate. Stop when you need to stop.
● Consider sending in work via email, pics on a phone, or the Remind App. In fact here are a couple of methods that parents have used that have been pretty helpful:
○ iPhone users
■ go to “notes”, add a new note
■ select the little camera,
■ it should ask if you want to scan
■ select the scan and then take pictures of the documents
■ when finished there is a button that says save
■ this turns it into one document that you can send to your teacher
○ Android users can use Google Drive to scan and email.
Turning In and Receiving Materials
● ONLINE: As always, the work is available online. You do not need to print out the entire packet. You can submit the work as listed above or as you and your teacher have arranged.
● SCHOOL: If you are dropping off and picking up your student’s work packet at Altoona School, please stay in your car and follow directions from staff.
● HOME: If you are receiving packets and turning in work from school staff at your residency, we will practice safe social distancing. We will place the new work for your student(s) at a convenient spot at your residence. You can leave work for us in a visible spot. Or you can be there and direct us to where to leave and pick up work.
Breakfast/Lunch Pick Up Times for the week of April 6:
Monday 9:30- 1:00
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30-11:00
No pickup on Friday this week
As always, things may change at a moment’s notice. As a community, we will do our best. If things do not flow perfectly because of changes, it is alright. The school will make every effort to have what your child has done accounted for. The work they do will not be in vain if it cannot be turned in at the designated times. Communication is key. Feel free to contact your teacher or the office.
Letter from Mr. Schmidt (3/27/2020)
Dear Altoona School Families,
First, I want to thank all of you for your overwhelming support for the school as we navigate these interesting times.
As we begin this new phase of temporary home education, there are sure to be unforeseen challenges. This first week will be a learning experience for both our families at home, and our teachers and staff at school.
While the framework will more likely stay the same, changes may take place as we see what things work great, and what things do not.
Altoona School will work with families as much as possible. If something isn't working out for you in our process, please call your teacher or the office. We are open to discuss special situations.
Your child's health and education are our priority. We will do whatever we can to eliminate barriers to both.
Thank you,
Walter Schmidt
Dear Altoona School Families,
First, I want to thank all of you for your overwhelming support for the school as we navigate these interesting times.
As we begin this new phase of temporary home education, there are sure to be unforeseen challenges. This first week will be a learning experience for both our families at home, and our teachers and staff at school.
While the framework will more likely stay the same, changes may take place as we see what things work great, and what things do not.
Altoona School will work with families as much as possible. If something isn't working out for you in our process, please call your teacher or the office. We are open to discuss special situations.
Your child's health and education are our priority. We will do whatever we can to eliminate barriers to both.
Thank you,
Walter Schmidt
Distance Learning (3/24/2020)
At home learning packets will be available beginning March 30th. These packets will be used to foster standards based, at home learning during school closures due to COVID-19. Week 1 packets will be available at school Monday and Tuesday between the hours of 8:00-3:00 or will be delivered via the bus route. Calls will be made to set up delivery times for students on our bus route. If you are unable to pick up your child's packet and are not on our bus route, please contact the school to make other arrangements.
We appreciate the continued understanding and support from our families as we navigate through this new way of teaching and learning.
This work may also be accessed online by clicking the Distance Learning tab at the top of the page then your student's grade level. This information will be available beginning March 30th.
At home learning packets will be available beginning March 30th. These packets will be used to foster standards based, at home learning during school closures due to COVID-19. Week 1 packets will be available at school Monday and Tuesday between the hours of 8:00-3:00 or will be delivered via the bus route. Calls will be made to set up delivery times for students on our bus route. If you are unable to pick up your child's packet and are not on our bus route, please contact the school to make other arrangements.
We appreciate the continued understanding and support from our families as we navigate through this new way of teaching and learning.
This work may also be accessed online by clicking the Distance Learning tab at the top of the page then your student's grade level. This information will be available beginning March 30th.
A Message from Mr. Schmidt (3/18/2020)
Dear Altoona School Families,
As you know, school has been suspended until April 15th. At home learning materials will be made available to students until school reopens. We are also encouraging students to use i-Ready online instruction and online learning websites. Links for online learning are available under the COVID-19 tab at the top of this page. The teachers and staff of Altoona School are preparing both electronic and paper based lessons for students over the next week. Beginning March 30th, these lessons will be available to our families in the following ways:
We look forward to working with you and your family during these strange times. Over the next week, the staff will be working hard to make this transition as easy as possible. As we finalize plans and schedules, we will share that with you.
Thank you,
Walter Schmidt
Principal
Dear Altoona School Families,
As you know, school has been suspended until April 15th. At home learning materials will be made available to students until school reopens. We are also encouraging students to use i-Ready online instruction and online learning websites. Links for online learning are available under the COVID-19 tab at the top of this page. The teachers and staff of Altoona School are preparing both electronic and paper based lessons for students over the next week. Beginning March 30th, these lessons will be available to our families in the following ways:
- Families will be able to access the lessons online. We will provide that information as soon as it is ready.
- Altoona School staff will be running our bus routes to deliver at your student's stop the packets, and in the future pick up completed packets. Times to be determined.
- Parents can come through the student pick up line at school to pick up and drop off packets.
We look forward to working with you and your family during these strange times. Over the next week, the staff will be working hard to make this transition as easy as possible. As we finalize plans and schedules, we will share that with you.
Thank you,
Walter Schmidt
Principal
If you have any questions or concerns, please call 352-669-3444
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