Alaska Malamute Bill in Legislature

Represetative Berta Gardner introduced a Bill to name the Alaska Malamute the State dog this week in Juneau. Polaris K-12 students are the brains behind this idea. Read about at http://www.newsminer.com/weblogs/dermot-cole/2009/jan/10/students-want-malamute-as-top-dog/ or an article just posted today by the Associated Press at

http://www.fortmilltimes.com/124/story/433496.html

New Vaudeville Rescheduled Performance

The New Vaudeville & Physical Comedy Workshop intensive’s weekend performances were cancelled due to ASD activity closures. In an attempt to give our intensive students the opportunity to share their hard work with their immediate families and our Polaris learning community, we’ll present one performance on Tuesday, January 20 at 4:30 pm

We’re reserving two seats [...]

Parent Forum Meeting and Movie “Kung Fu Panda” tomorrow 6:30 pm

Please join us for Parent Forum tomorrow, Tuesday January 20 at 6:30 pm in the Library. Marie Husa will present valuable information about career planning for secondary students.

The movie for kids will be “Kung Fu Panda.” When China’s Valley of Peace is threatened, lazy Po the panda (voiced by Jack Black) discovers his destiny as [...]

ASD Alternative School Fair

Help needed please, 1:30 to 3:30 pm this Saturday to let others know about Polaris K12. Thanks! Please contact Carol Bartholomew (Bartholomew_Carol@asdk12.org), Michelle Johansen (Johansen_Michelle@asdk12.org), or Barry/Vicki (bvea@alaska.net) if you can be there.

It’s the Polaris K12 School Auction

Friday, February 6 at 6:30 pm -with Fun Activities for the kids and Food (no spaghetti) for everyone

 

The Auction…Please help make this a grand event

 

*ask a business you frequent for a donation (food, art, music, books, travel, touring, hairdressing, lessons, professional services, lawn care, gift certificates…)

 

*donate an item or service from your own [...]

Important Schedule Change for Week of 1/19/09

In light of the cancellation of three school intensive days, I have been working on adjusting our schedule for next week and after contacting various vendors, and transportation, I now have something to share with you.

Monday – Holiday

Tuesday – We will hold intensive classes (K-12), to allow teachers and students to close with their final [...]

Secondary Second Semester Course and Registration Info

Click on the links below for second semester course and registration information for secondary students!

Registration Information Spring 2009

Schedule Spring 2009

Course Descriptions Spring 2009

YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY: Week of February 9-13

Our school is participating in the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) sponsored by the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development and the Department of Health and Social Services. The survey will gather information about the health risk behaviors of 9th through 12th grade students.  Questions will be asked about nutrition; physical activity, alcohol [...]

Wanted:

Polaris EScrip Coordinator…please contact Molly Boots for further information. Help your school’s educational program benefit from the generosity of Carrs Safeway.

Alaska Alive! Madness at the Museum

When the students of St. Ignatius Loyola private school visit the Alaska Museum of History, pandemonium ensues after burglars steal and invoke the magic native charm that brings the exhibits to life! This madcap silent comedy, in the New Vaudeville style, is the culmination of the Polaris/TBA Theatre physical comedy intensive.

Performances: Friday, January 16 at [...]