Do you need help with legal questions? Do you want to find fun activities for your children to do? Or do you need a hotspot to gain internet access at home? Great news is that all that can be found at our local Lake Agassiz Regional Library. Located at 118 5th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560
How to get a wonderful and Free Library Card?
Either stop in and ask a smiling librarian or go to this link to fill out a quick form. https://larl.org/applyonline/
Enrollment Process
Who can enroll in Adult Basic Education?
Anyone age 17 or older who is interested in improving basic skills can enroll.
Classes are free and open to adults who:
-Lack the level of literacy skills required for productive employment
-Have not earned a high school diploma
-Whose native language is not English
Orientation for all classes occurs on Monday mornings at 8:30am.
Students may register for orientation Monday-Friday by calling 218-284-3450 or registering at 2777 34th St. S, Moorhead, for orientation. Interested in Enrollment fill out an intake form here.
The Adult Education online Math for Manufacturing class begins this week. Contact Tammy at (218) 284-3460 if you are interested in this course.
Shout out to the Adult Education paraprofessionals who assist each of our learners on their academic journey!
Reminder to Download the MAPS App
Want to stay in tune with the events and activities that are happening at ABE and the greater Moorhead Area? Be sure to check out and download the MAPS app to your smartphone to stay involved. Click this link to see directions on how to download MAPS. https://www.isd152.org/o/abe/article/524166
Today kicks off Family Education and Literacy Week 2021!
Join author Hudda Ibrahim as she discusses her books, From Somalia to Snow and What Color is My Hijab?
Do you have questions about your Somali neighbors? Author Hudda Ibrahim will seek to answer common questions, including why many Somali immigrants have made their home in Minnesota, and share about her culture. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about her work and experiences.
September 21 at 3 PM at the Detroit Lakes Public Library
Held in cooperation with the library’s book club.
September 21 at 6:30 PM at the Moorhead Public Library
Read From Somalia to Snow:
Book | Book Club Kit
(All information collected from https://larl.org/exploring-from-somalia-to-snow-with-author-hudda-ibrahim/)
The Moorhead School Board meets tonight at 6 p.m. 🔸 Agendas, minutes, meeting dates and links to watch virtually: https://www.isd152.org/page/school-board-meetings
Guess what's coming back this year ... Moorhead High School's homecoming parade! 🎉 Do you want to take part in the parade? It's free to participate, sign up here >> https://forms.gle/vbYKNmVLcEi4NjEC8
The parade starts on Friday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. More details to come!
On this day 55 years ago United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared September 8th International Literacy Day! Even today there is an estimated 773 million adults that are illiterate worldwide.
The day serves to “remind the international community of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies, and the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies.” If you are interested in getting involved go to StopReadingChallenge.org
to participate in the #StopReadingChallenge.
Clay County Public Health is offering COVID vaccines at Moorhead High School Sept. 8 from 9-11 a.m. Reminder: If families are fully vaccinated, asymptomatic individuals will not have to quarantine if in close contact with a positive COVID case. Click to register for an appointment: https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us//appointment/en/clinic/private_registration/5vykWSBbjrFkgeA8YWfZVzx7qxum5jY3
Important Reminder: If anyone in your house is experiencing symptoms, all unvaccinated students need to stay home (even if not symptomatic) until the person with symptoms has a negative test result.
Most families in the U.S. are automatically getting advance payments of the #ChildTaxCredit every month. To learn more and see if you qualify, check #IRS at: www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021 #BackToSchool
REMINDER: Universal indoor masking is required for all staff, students and visitors in PreK-12 schools starting Aug. 30.
Meet Adult Basic Education Administrative Assistant Melinda Doll, who says the best part of the job is, “The resilience and the determination of our students and the dedication and the unending kindness of our staff.”
📚Favorite school subjects were English, literature and grammar
☕Favorite treat is dark chocolate and a hot cup of coffee; especially if you can share the moment with someone else!
🎼Secret talent: Melinda is a professional musician and has performed with the Schubert Club, Thursday Musical and the Minneapolis Children's Theatre.
#MeetOurTeam #SpudPride
Clay County Public Health is offering COVID vaccines at Horizon Middle School Aug. 25 from 3-6 p.m. Reminder: If families are fully vaccinated, asymptomatic individuals will not have to quarantine. Click to register for an appointment: https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us/appointment/en/reg/6005129599
Clay County Public Health is offering COVID vaccines at Moorhead High School Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Reminder: If families are fully vaccinated, asymptomatic individuals will not have to quarantine.
Click to register for an appointment: http://ow.ly/ly8e50FOgCw
The Moorhead School Board meets tonight at 6 p.m.
Attend virtually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URFeD4eSbD8
The Moorhead School Board will have a special meeting on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 5 P.M. This special school board meeting will take place at the District Operations Center in Board Room 600.
On Friday, July 16, 2021 all Moorhead Area Public Schools buildings will be closed. As a part of the Moorhead High School project, an electrical transformer needs to be relocated. This process will result in a loss of all phone and internet service from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. on Friday. As a result, all buildings will be closed to the public.
