Third graders had a blast learning about farm equipment and animals on a field trip today. They loved petting the cows and enjoying the fresh air.

Third graders had a blast on a field trip at Jay C. Hormel Nature Center in Austin!

Our 3rd graders kicked off Module 1 of Wit & Wisdom, The Sea, with a fun and engaging book tasting. Students explored the core text for the module while enjoying themed snacks.

Thank you to the Sibley PTO for generously providing supplies for today’s 3rd-grade book tasting event. Our students had a wonderful time exploring artwork and literature as they prepared to dive into learning about the sea!

Kindergartners have been learning about cooperation and working together! They have been talking about what this can look like in their own classrooms and practiced it today. Check out these awesome creations they made with table mates after reading the story 'The Sand Castle that Lola Built' by Megan Maynor. Some great cooperation happening!☺️

What a night to remember at Jim Gustafson Field! The Albert Lea High School Class of 2025—our 141st graduating class—crossed the stage and stepped boldly into their futures. We are so proud of everything our graduates have achieved and the challenges they’ve overcome. Thank you to our families, staff, and community members for supporting these outstanding students. Congratulations, Class of 2025—your adventure is just beginning!

Kindergarteners have had a blast these past few days with their Alphabet Days!.T for tie-dying T-shirts and U for underwater exploration.

We are sending our 5th graders off to SWMS with a graduation send off! You have very bright futures ahead. ❤️🎓💙

Our kindergartners had a beautiful day at Edgewater Park today! The weather was beautiful ☀️

Celebrating Sibley teachers who have completed OL & LA and volume 1 of LETRS training. Way to go Sibley teachers!

Kindergarten countdown is on. Today, the letter I is for Ice cream.

Sibley students in first grade have been diving into learning about story elements: characters, setting, problem and resolution using the book Feelings by Aliki. Students used a graphic organizer to help organize their thoughts visually and the core components of a narrative text.

Sibley students are cheering on our incredible Math Masters team as they head to Austin for tomorrow’s big competition. Let’s go, Sibley Tigers, bring home the victory!

We loved having members of the Albert Lea Police Department join us for breakfast at Sibley today! Thank you to Officer Huse, Officer Taylor, Officer Gaul, and Officer Witham for taking time out of your busy day to spend with our students and staff. Your presence meant a lot to us!

Sibley’s Student Council presented a school-wide skit emphasizing the importance of fairness in play, titled “Playing Fair Is the Best Way to Play.”

Sibley's Kindergarten students watched a dynamic and educational Reader’s Theatre today, designed to support early literacy development while promoting creativity and collaboration. The performance, presented by a group of adults, brought to life the story Dusty Locks and the Three Bears, a playful adaptation of a familiar children’s classic, captivating students through storytelling and theatrical expression.

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, will be an E-Learning Day. Students are expected to complete ONE Choice Board and turn it in to their classroom teacher no later than three days after the E-learning Day. Please check your email for instructions on how to access a choice board if you do not already have a physical copy or go to Sibley's Page on alschools.org. Stay warm!

Our first-grade and second grade students are excited to explore Geodes books in small groups, which is supporting their phonics skills while having students apply the skills in a decodable text. These decodable books reflect diverse identities and experiences, allowing students to see themselves and others in meaningful ways. Geodes concepts and language align with the Wit and Wisdom Modules that students are learning during the core ELA time.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, will be an e-Learning Day. Students are expected to complete ONE Choice Board to be turned in to their classroom teacher no later than 3-days following the e-Learning Day. Please check your email for instructions on how to access a choice board if you do not already have a physical copy. Stay warm!

Albert Lea Area Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 21st. All buildings will be closed. This is an E-learning day. Watch for messages to be sent by your school principal for e-Learning day instructions. After school activities will proceed as scheduled unless notified by a coach/advisor.