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Superintendent Search is in Final Deliberation Stage |
The Anchorage School Board would like to thank the community as well as students and staff for giving input and time into the superintendent search process.
The Board is continuing its deliberations and we will have an update to the community the week of April 11.
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AK STAR Testing will restart April 11 |
The District is happy to share that it plans a restart of the AK STAR Math and English Language Arts assessments on Monday, April 11.
ASD worked directly with its partners at the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) and the Northwest Evaluation Association to address issues with the test which were problematic for ASD students and teachers.
Thank you for supporting your children and teachers by providing a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast on these big State test days. You are their best cheerleader.
Thanks for starting their day on a positive note. ASD kids are learning, and we know they have a lot to share about what they know!
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2022 Graduates to Walk the Stage at New Location: Here's What You'll Need to Know |
Graduation ceremonies will take place at the UAA Alaska Airlines Center unless otherwise noted. Tickets are limited to six per graduate and are required for children ages two and up. Tickets will be distributed during graduation practice.
The ASD Graduation Hot Topics Page has all the details you need to know including:
- Seating info
- Parking map
- Cultural regalia
- Graduation schedules
- Where to livestream
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ASD SEL Team Responds to Support Students, Staff Impacted by Russia-Ukraine War |
The Anchorage School District continues to support its diverse communities, including those with loved ones directly impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war.
The ASD Social Emotional Learning team designed and facilitated a professional learning for the staff at Turnagain Elementary, which houses the elementary Russian Immersion Program. The goal was to facilitate personal reflection and discussion on the complex feelings associated with the conflict and to empower teachers as they lead difficult conversations in the classroom.
Anchorage is the only city in Alaska that has a refugee resettlement agency.
The ASD English Language Learners Department is in regular communication with community refugee agencies and stands ready to assist if and when families from the Ukraine with school aged children arrive in Anchorage.
The Russian Immersion Program continues on to Romig Middle School and West High School.
ASD is proud to offer the nation’s first Russian Immersion Program which started in 2004. To date, only three other Russian immersion programs exist, in Oregon and in Utah.
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April Kindergarten Round-Up Events |
Is your child starting Kindergarten in the Anchorage School District?
Join us at Kindergarten
Round-Up!
Kindergarten Round-Up Resources
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Adornment of Cultural Regalia During Graduation: What Cultural Identity Means to ASD Students and Alumni |
“Wearing my Yup’ik headdress was really important for me because to me my headdress represents strength,” said Nyché Andrew, a Service High School class of 2021 alumni who is Yup'ik and Inupiaq.
ASD Administrative Regulation (AR) 5127 was written with consultation from the Native Advisory Committee, the Student Advisory Board, ASD Secondary leadership and high school principals, Native leadership clubs, the Multicultural Education Concerns Advisory Committee, and Alaska Native cultural experts. The AR provides guidance for students and families to honor their heritage through the adornment of cultural regalia during their graduation ceremony.
During 2022 ASD graduation ceremonies, cultural ambassadors will be available to assist students and bridge the gap if there is a question about the significance of student regalia.
For a successful and inclusive commencement, respectful observance of Board Policies and Administration Regulations pertaining to cultural regalia are a shared responsibility of schools, families, leaders, and cultural ambassadors.
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Source: 'West Anchorage Teacher Recognized with Milken Educator Award', Alaska's News Source KTUU/KYES, April 6, 2022, evening news broadcast |
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Chugiak High World Languages Dept. Chair named PNCFL Teacher of the Year; Finalist for National Recognition |
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Kristi Senden, German teacher and World Languages Department Chair at Chugiak High School, was recently named Teacher of the Year for the Pacific Northwest Council for Languages (PNCFL).
PNCFL represents Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, and is one of five regional affiliates of ACTFL, the national organization. Senden is one of five national finalists and will represent Alaska and PNCFL on the national stage in Boston in November 2022 during the ACTFL Convention.
Please join the District in congratulating Frau Senden!
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Discover Summer: June Learning Offers Opportunities to Expand and Improve |
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Apply Now for the ASD Gifted Mentorship Program |
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ASD has a variety of in-person and virtual summer learning options designed for Pre-K through 12th grade students. Offerings are open for high school students to meet graduation requirements or invite-only for elementary and middle school students needing additional time to build reading and math skills.
Participating programs also include Special Education, English Language Learners, Title VI, Migrant Education, and Career & Technical Education, etc.
All programs are free for participating students.
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The Gifted Mentorship Program places high school juniors and seniors who apply and qualify with a mentor in their field of interest.
The deadline to apply for early acceptance is Friday, April 29 at 3 p.m. The final deadline to apply for the 2022-23 school year is Friday, Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. as space is available.
Students must complete the application themselves.
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April is Month of the Military Child |
April is Month of the Military Child! Check out Military OneSource for all the latest resources, live events and more to purple up support for MilKids everywhere. |
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ASD Secondary Students Complete 50-Hour Leadership Institute |
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A total of 12 ASD high school students participated in and graduated from the Alaska Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute that took place at the Salvation Army Anchorage Corps Community Center during spring break.
The dynamic 50-hour community leadership training for youth developed by the Center for Creative Leadership, included five days of skill development and instruction in self and community assessment, diversity, goal setting, team building, project planning, and decision making, plus hands on field exercises.
Congratulations to the following ASD students who completed the Institute:
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Viktoriia Antonchuk, Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
- Ronald Bares, Alaska Middle College School
- Charlotte Cruickshank, Dimond High School
- Yerlyn Dominguez, West Anchorage High School
- Kassandra Eunice Doroteo, Dimond High School
- Caleb Infanzon, West Anchorage High School
- Niki Moua, Bartlett High School
- Cindy Sanchez, West Anchorage High School
- Migelangel Sanchez, West Anchorage High School
- Ibeth Torres, South Anchorage High School
- Ireneline Uhrle, Bartlett High School
- Mahalia Emberlynn Uhrle, Bartlett High School
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ACT Students Create Community Connections through Volunteer Opportunities |
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Students and staff with the ASD Adult Community Transition (ACT) program volunteered at Food Bank of Alaska March 30. The team labeled and packaged 840 cans of salmon.
Community-based instruction is a critical component of the ACT program. The students are introduced to a variety of activities where they have the opportunity to create community connections. The foundational life skills they learn during these experiences help promote a successful and fulfilling life after leaving the program.
“It’s important for students to see the food, learn where it comes from, and where it goes,” said Joyce Matthews, teacher assistant with the ACT program. “It’s also important because we are teaching them to give back to the community.”
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School Business Partnerships Support School, Student, Business Development |
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Anchorage School Business Partnerships (SBP) provide connections, tools, and resources for meaningful partnerships between schools and local business organizations.
The month of April began with two large career expos, the Eagle Expo at West High School and the Hiring Fair at King Tech. Both expos welcomed organizations to share career opportunities, post-secondary options, or summer job experiences with students.
SBP activities are designed to fit the needs of the school community and supporting businesses. SBP wants to hear about your partnership events and stories! Please share through social media or send a note to sbp@asdk12.org.
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#ASDShineBright Campaign Shares Stories of Hope |
Bayshore Elementary School sixth grader Jasiah proudly displays a copy of his artwork that was on display at the Anchorage Museum in the Youth Art Month 50th Anniversary art exhibition.
“I cut out pieces of paper and added onto the owl to add detail,” Jasiah said of his collage piece. It took him about a week to make.
Jasiah said sometimes he cannot express what is in his head, but art is a way he can express himself.
His piece is on display for the entire community, but there is one particular audience he is proud to share his work with. “I’m most excited to show my brothers...I can be just like them. My family being able to see my art is just the best thing to me.”
In his free time, Jasiah likes drawing comics. His favorite type of art is Papier-mâché.
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Follow ASD on social media as we shine a light on the small but bright moments that happen every day in our schools. ASD will highlight stories of kindness, students accelerating individually and in group projects, and staff successes using the hashtag #ASDShineBright. |
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Photo of the Month: SROs Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day |
Our Anchorage Police Department School Resource Officers (SRO) stopped by a few of our schools to help raise awareness for World Down Syndrome Day. This year's theme is inclusion. Together we can empower people around the world to advocate for full inclusion in society for people with Down Syndrome and for everyone.
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Margo Bellamy, President
Andy Holleman, Vice President
Kelly Lessens, Treasurer
Carl Jacobs, Clerk
Dave Donley
Pat Higgins
Dora Wilson
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Thurs. April 21
Kindergarten Virtual Round-Up
Fri. April 22
Kindergarten Round-up
Mon. April 25
Kindergarten Virtual Round-up
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Anchorage, AK 99504
907-742-4000
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