Community Forum on Education – Bartlett High School February 4th, 1-3pm

A Community Forum on Education will be held at Bartlett High School on February 4th from 1-3pm.  This forum will provide an introduction to the new Every Student Succeeds Act which is the federal education law replacing No Child Left Behind.  There will be small group discussions and a closing panel meant to help shape the way ESSA will be implemented in the Anchorage School District and to get the public’s input.  If you are interested in the future of public education in the ASD and in giving your input please consider coming to this forum.

Spring Break Onstage!

Perseverance Theatre is thrilled to offer the Anchorage edition of their renowned SPRING BREAK ONSTAGE camp for students Ages 9-18, which will take place over spring break [Mon Mar 13 – Fri Mar 17 from 10am to 5pm, extended hours on Fri].

Campers can look forward to crafting brand new works of theatre completely from scratch! Students will write, workshop, cast, design, and direct their very own original short plays culminating in a public performance on the final day of camp. This comprehensive and holistic approach puts students in charge of their own learning as they create theatre from the ground up — experiencing all the aspects of the theatrical production process while under the guidance of professional theatre artists.

PT Anchorage Spring Break Onstage – Registration

Stevens Summer Pre-College Programs – deadline is February 15

There is still time for students to apply for Stevens Summer Pre-College Programs.  The deadline for applications is February 15. 
Stevens Pre-College allows students to participate in hands-on, project-based learning; experience campus life; visit leading companies; and make their college applications stand out. Stevens offers opportunities to discover New York City both in and out of the classroom. Students learn from Stevens faculty and industry professionals while gaining applied experience in specific fields of interest. Click here for a listing of our 2017 program 
Stevens Summer Pre-College Programs

Mandatory Senior Meeting DATE CHANGE – Thursday, February 9th

There will be a mandatory senior meeting on Thursday, February 9th at noon in Ashley’s room.  Please make plans to attend.  We will be discussing prom, senior sweatshirts, the time capsule, and graduation.  If you cannot attend, please email Ashley in advance vanhemert_ashley@asdk12.org. The date was changed because February 10th is UAA’s preview day – a great opportunity for seniors to check out their options at our local university.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, February 9th at noon!

Opinions on the Secretary of Education?

Parents are invited to weigh in on the Education Cabinet pick Monday Jan 30

1) Attend FLASH Stand-in at Lisa Murkowski’s office

  • Lunchtime 12pm-1pm at 510 L St. 6th flr. Come for just a few minutes! 
  • She reported that mostly non-Alaskans are calling and we want to show her and the press that Alaskans are weighing in also.

2) Write a letter, make a phone call by the end of Monday.

Contact Senator Murkowski one more time to voice your opinion. She is in a unique position to greatly affect public education, with her position on the HELP committee, set to vote on the Education Secretary on Tuesday.  We are asking Alaskans to weigh in BEFORE she votes. It has been difficult to reach Senator Murkowski via phone, with busy signals and filled voicemail boxes, so it might be best to send a short note via https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/contact/email

Phone Numbers for Senator Murkowski:
ANC: 907-271-3735
DC: 202-224-6665
FBX: 907-455-0233
Juneau: 907-586-7277
Mat-Su: 907-376-7665
Kenai: 907-283-5808
Ketchikan: 907-225-6880

2017 Airport Operators’ Council Scholarship

The Fairbanks International Airport Operators’ Council (AOC) is now accepting scholarship applications. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, March 31, 2017. Late applications will not be considered.

Applicants must be pursuing a career in piloting, maintenance, airport or aviation management and be enrolled in an aviation related program with an accredited college, university, trade school, approved training, or in current training with a certified flight instructor or A & P Mechanic. High school students with intentions to pursue any of the fields listed above must provide acceptance letters and letters of recommendation from a school counselor. Applicants must have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 and intends on working in Alaska.

The ideal recipient/s must demonstrate their commitment to aviation; have interest in general and commercial aviation in Alaska. Have personal and career goals with evidence of financial need. The scholarship/s will be awarded at Fairbanks Aviation Day Saturday, May 20, 2017.

AOC 2017 Scholarship Application

Mandatory Senior Meeting – Friday, February 10th at noon

There will be a mandatory senior meeting on Friday, February 10th at noon in Ashley’s room.  Please make plans to attend.  We will be discussing prom, senior sweatshirts, the time capsule, and graduation.  If you cannot attend, please email Ashley in advance vanhemert_ashley@asdk12.org. 
We look forward to seeing you on Friday, February 10th at noon!