ALA Eagle News

Come and catch The Spirit of Christmas as ALA Choirs, Dance, Symphony, MDT and Drama perform their annual, amazing Christmas show! American Leadership Academy is honored to have Alex Boye as guest artist.. Buy your tickets now at the front desk of the Jr High for $5 a ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are pleased to announce that you can look up your students' assessment scores via Infinite Campus! We are committed to being transparent with you and your child's testing scores. We will be updating this throughout the school year as new test results become available. Be sure to check back every couple of months.

How to access your students' scores:

1. Log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
2. From the menu on the left, click “More”
3. Then click “Assessments”

4. If you have more than one student at ALA you can switch between your students by clicking on your student’s name in the upper right corner.

Please login and check out the data, then go to ALA's assessment website to help you interpret these scores: Scoring Guides

If you have any questions, please ask your child's teacher. You can also email Julie Bagley, the Assessment Director: jbagley@americanleadership.org or (801) 794-2226 ext. 327

Each year ALA Elementary hosts a Giving Tree to help support those in need this holiday. This year our Giving Tree is dedicated to our students here at ALA that could use some Christmas cheer. Please consider getting an ornament from our tree to bring a smile to the face of one of our own. Take a tag, purchase the item, and bring it back to the elementary front office with the tag so we can distribute the gifts. Thanks for all your help.

For questions please reach out to School Social Worker, Anna Luna at Aluna@alautah.net

Dear Parent or Guardian:

We are entering that time of year when kids start getting sick a lot. Please help with keeping our students healthy and in school. To prevent widespread illness in the school, we recommend that your child stay home from school if experiencing flu or cold symptoms. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please consider the following guidelines:

Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:

● Very stuffy or runny nose and/or cough

● Sore throat

● Headache/ Body Aches

● Stomach ache

Definitely keep your child at home for treatment and observation if he or she has any of these symptoms:

● Fever in the last 24 hours

● Vomiting/Diarrhea in the last 24 hours

● Chills/ Feelings of fatigue, discomfort, aches, weakness

● Cold/Flu symptoms with heavy coughing, nasal discharge, or difficulty breathing

Other times you should keep your child home include if they:

● Have started an antibiotic for an infectious illness in the last 24 hours (i.e. strep throat, pink eye, etc.)

● Have an illness with open sores that have not healed (Chicken Pox, Hand Foot Mouth, etc.)

● Have untreated head lice or ring worm (May return once treatment starts)

To help prevent illness, teach your children good hygiene habits:

● Wash hands frequently

● Do not touch eyes, nose, or mouth

● Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing

● Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

● Stay Hydrated

Colds are most contagious during the first 48 hours. A child who has a fever should remain at home until "fever free" without medication for a minimum of 24 hours. Often when a child wakes up with vague complaints (the way colds and flu begin) it is wise to observe your child at home for an hour or two before deciding whether or not to bring them to school. Your child should be physically able to participate in all school activities when they return to school. Keeping a sick child at home will minimize the spread of infections and viruses in the classroom. Other ways to help children stay healthy include reinforcing good hygiene at home, staying hydrated, getting the right amount of sleep, and eating a balanced diet.

Thank you for your cooperation and help. We love having your students at school learning with us and want to continue to see them grow!

Micaela Newbold RN

ALA School Nurse

Hello Parents,

What an amazing week we’ve had! I want to sincerely thank everyone who came out on Thursday to support our 5th Grade Economics Fair. Seeing our students showcase all their hard work, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit was truly inspiring. They absolutely RISED UP, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of their families—thank you for helping them prepare, guide, and cheer them on at home.

I also want to recognize our incredible 5th grade teachers. Their dedication, guidance, and encouragement made this event such a success. And, as always, a huge thank you to our front office staff for keeping everything organized and running smoothly behind the scenes.

As we head into the last week before Christmas Break, we’re continuing to focus on the “S” in RISE UP—Service. I love seeing our students take this to heart, whether it’s through helping a friend, showing kindness, or lending a hand in our school.

A few important reminders as we wrap up the year:

• NO Friday School next Friday, December 19th.

• Our next session of Storytime Squad will run January 5th–February 5th. Teachers will send the sign-up, and spots are first come, first serve.

• Title I Book Giveaway will be held Monday, December 15th and Tuesday, December 16th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents are welcome to come anytime during those hours.

Thank you again for your support, trust, and partnership. Together, we are helping our students RISE UP, grow, and shine. Let’s finish this week strong and carry this energy into the holiday season!

—Mr. Anderson

Attention all 11th graders! Come one, come all! On Friday, January 16th, ALA will be hosting an in-person, full-length ACT practice test! You'll get test taking strategies and practice to prepare for the required March 31st ACT. This event is optional for all 11th graders. Sign up using the QR code on the flyer

Attention all 9-12 graders! Please come to the student and parent meeting on Wednesday, January 7th at 7pm in the jr. high auditorium. We will have a short meeting about the ACT and how to get access to FREE ACT Prep! Learn everything you need to know about the ACT--from effective test-prep strategies to helping you feel confident on test day! Let your parents know about this free event!

The ALA online school store has new spirit shirts available for wearing on our school spirit day every Thursday! Please check out the link below.

Your student is required to wear a PE uniform for class in 7-12th grades. They are docked if they are not in the school PE Clothes. So order yours now from our ONLINE SCHOOL STORE

http://alasf.bluegeckoapparel.com

Utah Jumpstart Scholarship - https://www.utahjumpstart.org/scholarship

Award:

Three eligible applicants will each receive a $1,250 scholarship award, AND one eligible applicant will receive a $500 scholarship award.

Applicant MUST

1. Be a high school student, graduating class of 2026 or 2027 at an accredited Utah school.

2. Have successfully completed, or currently be enrolled, in the General Financial Literacy course in Utah.

Deadline to submit application:

CLICK HERE TO OPEN AND COMPLETE the ONLINE SUBMISSION ENTRY FORM by 11:59 pm BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2025.

Selection and Judging:

Complete the scholarship application form on the Utah Jump$tart website.

Submit a link to a 60-second YouTube video addressing the following questions: "What are 3 important skills from your financial literacy class that will help you prepare for college and life after college?"

Candidates will be asked to write a few sentences providing positive feedback about their General Financial Literacy teacher and how this teacher helped them master financial literacy concepts.

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