- Come to Ad Board 5-6 pm tonight in the Library to learn about school governance. Amendments to the original 1994 bylaws will be discussed.
- All parents are invited to discuss Community Service at Polaris over lunch at Moose’s Tooth 11:30 am Thurs Nov 30.
- Yearbook prices go up Friday!
- Senior meeting 11:20 am in the Library Fri Dec 1 with UAA and UAA Honors program speakers, Nat’l Student Exchange Program, college applications, and federal student aid info. Parents are welcome to attend.
- Parents of Adolescents meet 2-3 pm Fri Dec 1 in Allie’s room.
- Bill’s Advisory presents a Talent Show of our own singers, dancers, musicians, gymnasts and marital artists in the MPR 3:30-5 pm Fri Dec 1. Bring a $2-4 canned food or cash donation to benefit Food Bank of Alaska .
- Title Wave Books donates 25% of all purchases the weekend of Dec 1-3 to Parent Forum! Present the In-Store Book Fair Coupon at check-out.
- Our British Isles Travel students will wrap your Title Wave purchases right there 12-7 pm Sat Dec 2 and 12-6 pm Sun Dec 3. Donations appreciated!
- Little Campbell Creek parent meeting 1-2 pm Tues Dec 5 in Kathryn’s rm.
- School Tour Wed Dec 6 at 8:30 am.
- Share favorite books at Coffee & Conversation 8:30 am Thurs Dec 7.
- Parent Chaperones are needed for the Dec 15 Pirate Paradise Dance. Reply to Smith_Kathryn @asdk12.org for either the 6:45-9 or 9-11:15 shift.
- Comment on mural proposals near Kelly’s office, the Gym and DECA.
- Lunchroom sales close at 12:20. Notify Ivan of potlucks and fieldtrips, so he can adjust food orders during the upcoming holiday and intensive period.
- Thank you for supporting Student-led conferences and the Book Fair! Many books were donated directly to the Library and classroom collections, in addition to proceeds of over $1600 for the Library Fund!
- For books and gifts still on your list, plan to shop at Title Wave Books anytime the weekend of Dec 1-3 using the In-store Book Fair coupon. Again, 25% of all proceeds will benefit the Parent Forum Polaris Library fund!
- Save the date: Parent Forum meeting Tues November 28 at 6:30 pm.
- Seniors meet Thurs Nov 16 at 11:20 am in the Library with Michelle to discuss college applications, essays, letters of recommendation, cap & gowns and graduation announcements. Antioch College presentation.
- HS students considering 2nd semester classes at King Career Center, other high schools, or via www.apexlearning.com need to see Michelle ASAP.
- UAA/APU Tour Fri Nov 17 for all 9-12 graders w/parent permission via bus 11:15 am- 2:45 pm. Bring $5-7 to buy lunch in the college cafeteria. Contact Vicary_Marion@asdk12.org with questions.
- Middle school students not at UAA Engineering GIS Day participate in college & career workshops at Polaris Friday afternoon.
- Parents of Adolescents meet Friday November 17 2-3 pm in Allie’s.
- Wanted: Parents to read one-on-one with primary students. Must be able to commit 30 minutes in the morning at least twice a week; materials and guidance provided. Contact Rasmussen_Gail@asdk12.org.
- Comment on Jonny’s mural proposal upstairs by the front windows.
- Choices for Winter Intensives are due Tues Nov 21.
- Elementary early release on Wed Nov 22! No school Thanksgiving Th & F.
- Remember to Vote today!
- No classes for students on Wed, Thursday, or Friday.
- Student-led Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences are Wed Nov 8 & Thurs Nov 9. Advisors schedule 7-12 and Family Group sign-ups in lobby. Plan on 100% participation as always as we celebrate our students’ learning!
- The Library Book Fair is 9 am-5 pm Wed Nov 8 & Thurs Nov 9: Battle of the Books, Alaska, travel (especially Ireland & Great Britain) outdoors, activity, crafts, fiction & non-fiction for all ages. Checks & credit cards accepted — 25% of proceeds go to the Parent Forum Library Fund. You can also donate (tax deductible) a book directly to the Library or a classroom. Contact Alice at 229-8524 or taxes@alaska.net to help.
- Lost & Found items are neatly displayed outside the Library. Thanks, James.
- Nov 10 is an In-service Day.
- To help organize a School Business Partnership bulletin board, contact Smith_Kathryn@asdk12.org.
- Nurse Patty is collecting new unopened Toys for Tots in November.
- Family Fun Festival & Craft Fair at Anchorage Cooperative Preschool is 11-3 Sat Nov 11. Contact Jenny at midnightpotter@gmail.com or www.acpre.org.
- Students Lizzy, Krista, Clara, Taylor, Kara, and Jessica perform in Oregon Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker Ballet Thanksgiving weekend.
- Thanks again to everybody for helping with the Carnival & Auction!!! A big thank you to Cindy & all who brought baked goods for the Bake Walk and Lynette, Sky & all the Theme Basket donors+assemblers. The revised total is almost $22,000!