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We will have two nights of parent/teacher conferences on Thursday, February 17th and Thursday, February 24th. Conferences will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. both nights. Please call the office to make an appointment. If you are scheduling a conference for your elementary student (Pre-5th), call Mrs. Pickens at 970-345-2266 and if you are scheduling a conference for your secondary (6th-12th grade) student, call Mrs. Woods at 970-345-2268.

Akron High School students and other students from NE Colorado were treated to a presentation by motivational speaker John Beede that was held at NJC on Wednesday. Beede has climbed the tallest mountain on every continent and shared a message about grit, drive, determination, goal setting, and inner purpose to conquer the mountains in life.

On Monday, Ms. Lowry and four of her band students traveled to Holyoke for League Honor Band. The Akron group joined in with other league school students and worked on musical selections during the day, before putting on a concert that night. Pictured below from left to right: Daisha Riofrio, Brigid Ardrey, Alex Galindo, Ms. Rachel Lowry, and Caleb Hansen. Natalie Jackson was also accepted in the band but was unable to attend. Ms. Lowry conducted the junior high group for the concert.

Congratulation to our students and Ms. Lowry!

Addiction to technology is real and is a struggle that many adolescents face. Numerous studies over the past decade have shown that tech dependence has the same effect on the brain as drug addiction. This is bad news in a nation where more than 90 percent of teenagers use social media and play video games – two of the most addictive forms of technology. Teens who suffer from addiction to technology feel anxiety when separated from their digital devices, video games, and social networking sites. One sign that your child may be suffering from a technology addiction is a preoccupation with social media, video games, or other digital activities. The first step in preventing addiction to technology is reducing dependence on the internet and helping to set and keep boundaries around usage. Helping your child take a digital detox by unplugging from the digital world also helps them rebalance and develop other healthy outlets.

January 31st - February 6th

Thoroughness

Knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of my work or words, if neglected.

I will...

Plan my work.

Pay attention to details.

Make a list so I don't forget.

Finish what I start.

Clean up when I am finished.

When you face negative people, know that the key to life is to stay positive in the face of negativity, not in the absence of it. After all, everyone will have to overcome negativity to define themselves and create their success.

Colorado Preschool Program applications are available at Akron Head Start, ABC Development Center, Akron Preschool, and on the school website (akronrams.net under the Elementary School tab) and will be accepted starting January 1st . Children who turn four on or before July 1st of 2022 can apply to attend at any of the three locations. Children who are three can apply to attend at Akron Head Start or ABC. If you have any questions, please contact Annette Blake @ (970)345-2266.

Akron FFA attended the National Western Stock Show last Wednesday, January 19th during FFA day. On Thursday, January 20th students got to tour Riverside Dairy in Snyder, CO, which is run by the Chapin family. 34 students took part in the trip.

The Akron Ram basketball teams were busy last week with three games against Hi-Plains, Caliche, and Highland. The girls team picked up all three wins and moved to #8 in the 2A rankings. The boys team won one of the three games. The Rams will take the court tonight at home against Fleming and then will travel to Merino for a game on Friday night.

Go Rams!

We had a great turnout on Tuesday night for our high school wrestling home duals and parent night. The Ram wrestlers won their dual against Dayspring Christian and lost their duals against Yuma and Brush. Dual competitions are tough to win with just six wrestlers but our wrestlers battled and represented their school and community well. Good job Ram wrestlers! Thank you parents for your support of your athlete, Ram fans for supporting with your attendance and cheering, and Akron Booster Club for your support and recognition of athletes and parents. The wrestlers will head to Limon for a dual on Friday night and then to Stratton on Saturday for a tournament.

Go Rams!

The Akron Middle School Lady Rams found the win column twice this week. On Monday, they defeated Haxtun at home in all games A, B, C. & D. On Tuesday, they played at Caliche winning the A game and losing the B game.

Good job Rams!

Friday, January 28th

NO SCHOOL

4 pm HS Basketball at Merino

5 pm HS Wrestling Duals at Limon Leave at 2:15 pm

Saturday, January 29th

9 am HS Wrestling at Stratton

Monday, January 31st

2 pm MS Wrestling at Merino Dismiss at 11:55 am Leave at 12:15 pm

2:30 pm MS Girls BKB Tourney at Akron

Tuesday, February 1st

7:15 am FFA Officer Meeting

2 pm MS Wrestling at Yuma Dismiss at 12:05 pm Leave at 12:30 pm

4 pm 3rd – 5th Brain Bowl Practice

Wednesday, February 2nd

8 am Botvin Lifeskills 6th – 8th

12:15 pm HS Student Council Meeting

2:15 pm Unified Basketball game

4 pm Elementary Staff Meeting

Thursday, February 3rd

7:20 am 6th – 12th PLC Meeting

4 pm HS Basketball at Burlington Dismiss at 1:15 pm Leave at 1:30 pm

4 pm MS Girls BKB vs Sedgwick County

Friday, February 4th

No School

Saturday, February 5th

9 am HS Wrestling at Eaton

1 pm MS Girls BKB vs Wiggins

2 pm HS BKB vs Wiggins

Monday, January 31st

Breakfast- Pancake, Fruit/Juice, and Milk

Lunch- Cheese Burger, French Fries, Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk

Tuesday, February 1st

Breakfast- Yogurt & Granola, Fruit/Juice, and Milk

Lunch-Spaghetti Bake, Garlic Bread, Broccoli, Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk

Wednesday, February 2nd

Breakfast-English Muffin & Sausage, Fruit/Juice, and Milk

Lunch-Nachos, Refried Beans, Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk

Thursday, February 3rd

Breakfast-French Toast Stick, Fruit/Juice, and Milk

Lunch- Deli Sandwich Chips, Roasted Veggie, Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk

Website: akronrams.net
Location: 600 Elm Avenue, Akron, CO, USA
Phone: 970-345-2268
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AkronSchools/