March Newsletter
Ada-Borup-West High School
Principal's Note
Hello ABW Families,
March is finally here and with it, hopefully some beautiful weather. Typically this month has many changes, from Winter/Spring sports to transition to the fourth quarter. We have several groups that are taking trips this month. As always, we request that students are proactive when approaching missed school. The Spring weather is very unpredictable so I encourage patience with all changes. We'll continue to strive effectively communicate with all families.
ABW Community Ed is proud to announce two upcoming classes. Mariah Prussia will be offering a self defense class on Saturday, March 14th from 8AM-12PM in the Cougar Den. This event is free to all community members, but a waiver must be completed in order to sign up in the main office. Mariah recommends attendees must be 9 years of age and older, depending on maturity/ability to focus for long periods. Dena Bishop will also host a Community Ed class. Shamrocks & Shenanigans Cookie Decorating class will take place on March 16th in the FACS Room, starting at 6PM. The cost is $10. Sign Up in the main office for ages 12 and up. If you have interest in teaching a community education course, reach out to Josh Carlson (joshc@ada.k12.mn.us).
Thank you all for your continued support. Roll Cougs!
Josh Carlson
ABW HS Principal
February Reading Month
FFA College & Career Fair
The annual FFA College and Career Fair took place on Friday, February 27th in the Cougar Den. This year, over 40 vendors showed up to meet with the ABW 7-12th grade students. Thank you Mrs. Savage and the FFA students that helped to make this a hugely successful event.
E-Learning Day/Virtual Learning Schedule
Please use the link to prepare for potential E Learning at ABW. https://5il.co/ibf0
Each content area will hold office hours on a Google Meet for any/all students to connect live. Students will always be encouraged to reach out via email when they have questions about E Learning assignment and not wait until the office hours to get resolution.
HS Office Hours
10:00English & Special Education
10:30CTE
11:00Science
11:30Social Studies
12:30Math
1:00PE
1:30Band/Choir
Ada-Borup-West Booster Club
The Ada-Borup-West Booster Club partners with the ABW School to support needs in the classroom and in extra-curriculars. If you have not yet become a member, please consider joining this group. Use the following link to view the sign up or pick one up outside the commons.https://5il.co/30k01
Check out the Booster Club online https://tinyurl.com/4ntnveve Team Code is cougars
Important Dates
Mar 2: Student Mental Health Training
Mar 11: Q3 Unplugged Day
Mar 11: Mural All Stars vs Staff Championship Match (P8)
Mar 14: Community Ed: Self Defense Class 8AM
Mar 16: Community Ed: Shamrocks & Shenanigans Cookie Decorating Class 6PM
Mar 19: HS PLC 7:30AM
Mar 20: Early Release 12:30PM /Teacher PD
Mar 20: Quarter 3 Ends
Mar 20-21: Senior Trip
Mar 24: 10th Grade Career Day & ACT Test (Juniors & Seniors)
Mar 25 Large Group Contest hosted at ABW
April 3-6- Easter Break
About ABW
Email: joshc@ada.k12.mn.us
Website: https://www.ada.k12.mn.us
Location: Ada-Borup High School, 604 West Thorpe Avenue, Ada, MN, USA
Phone: 218-784-5300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ada-Borup-West-Public-Schools-553897911355480