The Au Gres-Sims School District

Last week the Career Center hosted their annual end of year Awards Day. We had two individuals who earned the “Outstanding Student” award at this ceremony. Congratulations to

Analeis Ming in the Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Sports Medicine class and Charles Schnettler in the Precision Machining class!

So in today’s day and age, we all know that kids love to be on technology. The question is, “How much screen time is okay for my kids?”. Although this is a family decision, see this link to see what the experts say for kids 5 and under.

It is no secret that exercise can do wonders for our health. Exercise is good for losing weight, preventing illnesses, improving heart health, relieving stress, and boosting well-being. The benefits of exercise also affect the brain in numerous ways. Exercise improves brain plasticity which directly affects cognitive functions such as memory and learning. Exercise also lowers the risk of cognitive decline and dementia and helps to prevent diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia. Exercise also helps to boost memory, attention, and information processing. Exercise can lessen symptoms of anxiety and depression, while also indirectly helping to manage pain and stress. Whether you prefer low, moderate, or high-intense workouts, the benefits of physical activity for overall health are undeniable. So, what is the proper amount? Experts recommend 2 to 2.5 hours of moderate activity weekly – approximately 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day– or 75 minutes of vigorous activity (slightly over an hour). The choice is yours. Though the literature is full of evidence on how exercise affects the brain, there is no clear answer on which activity is the best. So, the big takeaway here is to get moving. No doubt, your brain will thank you!

Thanks to the National Honor Society members and their advisor, Angie Anthony, for our successful blood drives this year. We have our last opportunity to give the gift of life on Friday, May 16, and it will run from 11:00-4:00. To sign up, go to the following site:

https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11407191

As the school year winds down, the final month is a busy and exciting time for both students and staff. We wrap up our academic work with our curriculum and by completing benchmark assessments, giving us a chance to reflect on and celebrate the growth our students have made throughout the year. Looking at the growth our students have made always brings pride here in the district as we see the hard work of your students pay off. Alongside these final tasks, the calendar fills with fun activities—including our testing incentive BBQ and inflatable day, field trips, fun days, and field events—that bring the whole school community together. For our seniors, these weeks are especially meaningful as they savor their final moments of high school. It’s a time to reflect on friendships, memories, and the journey they’ve taken to get to this point. Between senior trips, special events, and graduation preparations, they enjoy a series of milestones that mark the close of one chapter and the exciting start of another. Soon they’ll gather with family and friends for open houses and celebrations, before heading out into the big world to pursue their dreams, careers, and next adventures with confidence and pride. It is hard to believe that we are talking about the final weeks of school but here we are. Be sure to savor each moment with your student especially your seniors as these last few weeks will fly by and present many important moments to remember.

Chronic Absenteeism

Improved attendance plays a crucial role in supporting student growth, both academically and socially. When students are present consistently, they have more opportunities to engage with lessons, participate in discussions, and build meaningful connections with their teachers and peers. Regular attendance helps reinforce learning, making it easier for students to stay on track and master new concepts without gaps that can slow progress. Beyond academics, showing up every day fosters important habits like responsibility, perseverance, and community involvement—skills that benefit students long after they leave the classroom.

While we wait for the attendance data for the entire school year to come to a close, we hope that it will show what we are feeling, that students were in attendance more. We tried to encourage students to be in attendance this year as each day is important to their learning and we hope that this effort positively impacts your student when they complete their coursework for the year as well as take their benchmark assessments.

High school math can feel complex—but it’s also where students start seeing how math truly connects to the real world. Whether it’s managing money, analyzing data, or preparing for college entrance exams, math is a life skill, not just a school subject.

This week, we’re focusing on how families can encourage high school students to apply their math knowledge in real-life situations that build both confidence and independence

How to Support Math at Home:

Make Financial Literacy a Priority
Have your teen help with real budgeting—groceries, gas, or planning for a trip.
Discuss credit card interest, saving goals, or how loans work.
“If you earn $200/month and want to save 25%, how much will that be in 6 months?”

Encourage Math in Decision-Making
Compare mobile plans, car insurance quotes, or savings accounts.
Help them understand data like APR, interest rates, or payment plans.
“This laptop is $950 with 5% sales tax. What’s the total?”

Use Graphing & Algebra in Real Life
Graph progress toward a fitness goal, or model gas mileage over time.
Let them explore slope, rate of change, and equations through everyday scenarios.

Highlight STEM Careers
Talk about how math is used in fields like engineering, health, architecture, or tech.
Invite them to research a career and present how math applies in that field.

Prep for College or Career Readiness
Encourage light, ongoing SAT/ACT practice, especially with math word problems.
Use tools like Edmentum.

Let’s remind our high schoolers that math gives them power—the power to plan, to solve, and to make smart choices. 📊💰📐

Delta College Health and Wellness Camp Opportunities

Delta College is holding our annual Camp Health and Wellness. We would like to invite your students for a three-day event held on our main campus from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 10-12, 2025. The camp is for students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2025. Thanks to our sponsors, there is a $30 non-refundable registration fee. Although lunch will be provided to students every day, each school will need to provide transportation for their own students. Camp Health and Wellness is designed to introduce students to various careers within the health sciences field. At Camp Health and Wellness, students will attend hands-on sessions led by local health professionals, college, and career center instructors each day of camp. They will have an opportunity to train in adult CPR and learn about professional and employment skills. Registration is open until Friday, May 30 at 4:00 p.m.

During the three days of camp, campers had the opportunity to attend ten informative, hands-on work sessions.

Session topics include:

• Athletic Trainer

• Chiropractor

• Dental Hygiene/Dental Assistant

• Dietician

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Health Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

• Laboratory Medical Technician

• Medical Assistant

• Mental Health Professional

• Nurse Practitioner

• Nursing RN/LPN

• Occupational Therapy

• Pharmacy

• Phlebotomy Technician

• Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant

• Physician

• Physician Assistant

• Radiography

• Respiratory Care

• Sonography

• Speech Language Pathology

• Surgical Technology

• Veterinarian/Vet Tech

Camp Health and Wellness - Delta College