Summer girls science day camp

Applications for the BRIGHT Girls Summer Academy are Open

BRIGHT Girls offers two-week, free, day-only academies in Fairbanks (July 10-21) and Juneau (July 24-August 4) for high school girls. Participants explore the biology and habitat of salmon (in Fairbanks) or harbor seals (in Juneau). Expect to go boating, take pictures, use science tools and technology, take measurements in the field and the lab, and explore the outdoors with new friends. Visit brightgirlsak.org to learn more and submit an application by April 1. For more information, contact Laura Oxtoby at leoxtoby@alaska.edu, 907-474-5396.

Who can attend?
Girls entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades in the fall of 2017.
What are the dates?
The 2017 Fairbanks, AK summer academy takes place from July 10- July 21, 2017 (with weekend off). The 2017 Juneau academy takes place from July 24- August 4, 2017 (with weekend off).
What is the cost?
There is no cost to attend the academy, thanks to the generous support of the National Science Foundation. We will provide snacks, but girls are expected to bring a sack lunch daily (with the exception of the overnight trip).
Is lodging available?
No. This is a day program only. Activities generally take place between 9AM-4:30PM (schedule varies on select days), with one overnight trip included.

Step Into UAA – April 7th, 2017

Are you an incoming freshman for the fall 2017 semester?

Do you need to see an advisor?
Do you want to register before your friends?

Join us on April 7th, 2017 from 8:30AM to 1:30PM for “Step Into UAA” and get registered for fall! 

STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE ACCUPLACER TEST PRIOR TO ATTENDING THIS EVENT.  PLEASE TALK TO YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR OR CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.

SPACE IS LIMITED – SIGN UP TODAY

https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/admissions/step-into-uaa

News from the Nurse – Reading Food Labels

The Nutrition Facts food label gives you information about which nutrients are in the food. Your body needs the right combination of nutrients, such as vitamins, to work properly and grow. The Nutrition Facts food label is printed somewhere on the outside of packaged food, and you usually don’t have to look hard to find it. Fresh food that doesn’t come prepackaged sometimes has nutrition facts, too.
(read more –> Reading_Food_Labels.pdf

Skate-a-thon Friday, March 3rd 2-4pm

You are invited to the Skate-a-thon at Steller’s ice rink TODAY, March 3 from 2-4pm. We will be skating to raise awareness about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle as well as raising funds for the American Heart Association. This event is open to all and there will be skates and pads available to borrow. Refreshment donations would be greatly appreciated as we will work up an appetite!

Spring Lottery Deadline – March 23rd, 2017, 5 pm

http://www.asdk12.org/welcome/lottery/

Key dates for spring lottery:

  *   January 1, 2017 – Lottery system will begin accepting applications for the 2017/2018 lottery.
  *   March 23, 2017, 5 p.m. – Application deadline for lottery.
  *   March 24, 2017 – Date of lottery.
  *   March 27, 2017 – March 31, 2017 – Schools validate accepted and wait lists.
  *   March 31, 2017, 5:00 PM – Parent notification of lottery results. Both accepted and wait-listed families will be notified. Parents will have 2 school days (48 hours) after notification to accept or decline results of lottery.
  *   March 31, 2017 – Lottery system will reopen for applications for July lottery.