April

2016

ALBANY STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Middle School

Congratulations to Gage Roth on being recognized as the middle school physical education student of the month. Gage is and has always been such a joy to have in class. He understands the importance of being physically active and works his hardest each and every time I see him in class. Although running is his greatest strength, his skills in all areas are consistently impressive. I look forward to seeing what sports Gage chooses to participate in as he continues through his middle and high school years. Whichever path he takes, I know Gage will be sucessful and have fun doing so.

Name:

Gage Roth

Grade:

What is your favorite activity in gym class?

Dodgeball because you get to throw stuff.

What do you do in your free time?

Play outside.

What is your favorite subject? Why?

Math because I am smart.

Describe yourself in 3 words.

Fast, funny, talkative.

What has been your biggest challenge?

Typing.

What do you do to keep fit?

Run.

How many siblings do you have?

Zero.

What is the farthest you've ever traveled?

South Dakota.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Chocolate.

If you could be any animal, what would you be? Why?

Snake because I can climb walls.

High School

Congratulations to Emily Hauri on being recognized as the high school physical education student of the month. Emily's ability to think strategically makes her one of the quickest and smart players in the game. She is able to easily understand concepts and advantages that put her team in the best position to win. Emily is also a very determined individual. When she puts her mind to something, she usually will finish it. Whether it's a skill learned in physical education class or a math problem in Mr. Schwab's class, she will not give up until she understand it. It's been a pleasure to work with Emily these last two years and we wish her the best as she continues her education at UW-Lacrosse.

Name:

Emily Hauri

Grade:

What are your plans after high school?

I want to go to college to become an actuary.

If you want to go to college, which college do you want to attend?

I am going to UW-Lacrosse.

What is your favorite subject? Why?

My favorite school subject is math because it can model the world.

Who is the best teacher you've ever had?

Mr Schwab and Mrs. Champion were the best teachers I've ever had. for working with me to develop my skills.

What is your favorite color?

My favorite color is dark blue.

Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind of pets? What are their name(s)?

I have two dogs, Chance and Lucy.

How many siblings do you have?

I have four step-siblings and thre half-brothers.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

My favorite ice cream is either badger blast or nepoleon.

What is your favorite season? Why?

My favorite season is Autumn because it's not too hot, it's pretty, and I can run more.

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FITNESSGRAM RECORD BOARD

October was fitness testing month for Albany students in grades 3 through 12. Most students have completed the fall FITNESSGRAM.

FITNESSGRAM is a comprehensive health-related fitness assessment. It includes a variety of health related physical fitness tests designed to assess cardiovascular fitness (aerobic capacity), muscle strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. The fitness items are scored using criterion-referenced standards. These standards are age and gender specific and are established based on how fit children need to be for good health. Through the use of these standards, a “healthy fitness zone” is created. Students completed the mile, pacer, curl-up, push-up, sit & reach, trunk lift, height, weight, & percent body fat assessments.

* Please see tabs on the bottom of the spreadsheet to view other records

DID YOU KNOW?

It is impossible for most people to lick their own elbow. (try it!)
A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.
A shrimp's heart is in its head.
In a study of 200,000 ostriches over a period of 80 years, no one reported a single case where an ostrich buried its head in the sand, or attempted to do so.
It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.

KITCHEN DELISH

NO-BAKE ENERGY BITES

YIELD: 4

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 10 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup (dry) oatmeal (I used old-fashioned oats)
2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes (optional)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup ground flax seed
1/2 cup chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional)
1/3 cup honey or agave nectar
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

Albany is filled with Heart Heroes! We are proud to announce that Albany students raised $4,610.60 for the American Heart Association!!

On Friday, March 18th all K - 6th grade students participated in and completed their Jump Rope For Heart event! Sixth grade students were team leaders and each had a team of eight or nine students in various grades. It was such a neat event to watch younger elementary students interact with older students and vice versa. Students took turns on their team jumping with a total group time jumping of 45 minutes. The Jump Rope For Heart event also included an optional girl, boy, and teacher jump off competition. When the 45 minutes concluded, there were plenty of sweaty, red-faced students who had their hearts beating fast!

We are so proud of our students for learning how to stay healthy and helping others by raising money for the American Heart Association. Thank you to all family and friends for your donations and support. We truly appreciate families helping our school join others to wipe out heart disease.

If your son or daughter raised enough donations to receive a thank-you gift from the American Heart Association, expect them to receive the gifts in approximately 2-4 weeks.

ELEMENTARY School

Congratulations to Tatum Doescher on being recognized as the elementary school physical education student of the month. Tatum's positive outlook and fun personality is so contagious in physical education. Every time she runs into the gym, she's just so excited! Tatum really stood out in our roller skating unit. She came in fearless and ready for the challenge of learning a brand new skill. Because of her bravery, by the end of our skating unit, she was skating way ahead of her years. I'm excited to have the opportunity to teach Tatum for the next few years as she moves throughout elementary and early middle school years.

Name:

Tatum Doescher

Grade:

Kindergarten

What is your favorite movie? Why?

Barbie &The Rockstar because it is the best movie ever.

What is your favorite sport? Why?

Basketball. I like it because you can shoot and score.

Who is your favorite sports team? Why?

Albany Comets. They are the best basketball players.

If you could go anywhere, where would you go?

Disney World and the movie theatre.

Who is the best teacher you've ever had? Why?

Mrs. Crain because she is nice.

What is your favorite color?

Pink and blue.

What is your favorite TV show?

Henry Danger.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Chicken Nuggets with BBQ sauce because they are so good..

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Chocolate.

If you could be any animal, what would you be? Why?

Tiger because it starts with "T" like my name.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.

2. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like. (About 1" in diameter is perfect.) Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

3. Makes about 20-25 balls.

Tyler has been a teacher's aide with my 5th grade physical education classes this school year. I have been thoroughly impressed with his leadership and teaching abilities. My 5th grade students respect him and enjoy having him in class. Tyler is an excellent role model by showing my students the importance of respect and hard work. My 5th grade students and I are proud of his athletic accomplishments and wish him the best of luck in all his future endeavors.

- Mrs. Schott

Congratulations to Noah Lisser

Noah was the 2016 Jump Rope For Heart top fundraiser for Albany Schools. He raised $571.00 for the American Heart Association! Thank you Noah!

Tyler Dahl was a four year starting point guard in basketball. This past season Tyler eclipsed the 1,000 point scoring mark for his career. Tyler ended his senior season with 1st Team All-Conference & Player of the Year honors in the Six Rivers Conference. Tyler was named MVP of the Albany Comets for the third straight year. He also earned 1st Team All-State Honors from the WBCA this past season. (Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association) Along with those honors Tyler was named to the Division 5 South State All-Star Team for this summer. Tyler’s south squad will face the north team on Saturday, June 18th @ 9:00am in the Wisconsin Dells.

As Tyler’s career ended he re-wrote many of the AHS records. Tyler is currently second on the all-time scoring list at 1,402 points. Tyler is first all-time on the rebounding list with 598 career rebounds. Tyler also is the all-time leader in school history for assists with 280 assists.

“Tyler’s extraordinary athleticism & relentless work ethic earned him great recognition and many awards in the sport of basketball throughout his career. He will be greatly missed & is a very special student-athlete!”

Coach Doescher