Teacher and Nurse Appreciation week! Give your gratitude to our wonderful team!
Spring Intensives start Mon May 5. Bon voyage to the African travelers!
Let’s all pitch in to Clean-up! On Sat May 10, join Kathryn 9 am-noon at Eastwood Park (68th & Meadow) sediment ponds with your rubber boots or hip waders for Creek Clean. Community service credit, gloves, and garbage bags will be available.
Judy will be at Polaris 10-2 May 10 to assist with the Citywide Clean up for those who prefer dry ground.
Parents and friends are invited to hear elementary students sing, play mallet instruments and Thai & Middle Eastern drums with Teacher Kathleen Mobley in the music room during their final classes:
American Girl (Joe) May 12, 10:30 - 11:15
Dance (Bonnie) May 13, 9:15 - 10:00
Writing to Perform (Jamie) May 13, 10:30 - 11:15
Fairy Tales/Hiking (Davia/Corey) May 14, 9:15 - 10:00
Bubbles (Kelly) May 14, 10:30 - 11:15
Bugs (Terry) May 15, 9:15 - 10:00
Birds (Judy) May 16, 9:15 - 10:00
Potatoes (Carol) May 16, 10:30 - 11:15
Wow! Nurse Patty, thank you for helping us raise 250,000 Pennies for Patients!
Look for Terry, Carol, and Jamie’s Family Groups selling plants to raise $ for persuing their Legislative proposal with Representative Berta Gardner to name the Malamute Alaska’s State Dog.
Enjoy the Orchestra and Band Concert 8:30 am Tues April 29 in the MPR.
4th quarter ends Fri May 2 and Spring Intensives start Mon May 5. Senior speeches (two minutes or less) are due to Michelle at the Senior meeting Friday.
Super Sweeper Saturday aka Spring Clean Up is 10 am-2 pm Saturday May 10th. Contact Waldron_Judy@asdk12.org.
Please help with food, supplies, set-up and clean-up for the reception in the lobby to follow Senior Graduation 7 pm Monday May 19 at the UAA Wendy Williamson Auditorium. Contact senior parent Tamara Sheffield at 563-7418, 222-9601, sheffieldfam@gci.net, or sign up on the free-standing bulletin board in the lobby.
Parents to grill and help with the End-of-the-Year Picnic on Thurs May 22, please contact Michelle at 742-8703.
Polaris is featured in the current issue of Edutopia’s article about forward thinking schools. http://www.edutopia.org/school-design-designshare-awards-2007.
Thank you all for contributing to the Pennies for Patients drive for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Donations can still be made-contact Nurse Patty.
Spring Musical “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” 7 pm WThF April 23-25 in the MPR. $7 at the door.
5th graders shadow middle students students Th and Fri mornings.
Heart Run is Sat April 26…Go Team Polaris!
Bring back either the picture packet or money to purchase Spring Pictures distributed last week by Thursday.
Keep focused! 4th Quarter ends on May 2nd and Spring Intensives start on May 4th.
Prom was an OUTSTANDING event this year! Thank you to all the organizers!
Jamie’s 4/5 presents “Three Fairy Godmothers” tonight at 5:30 and 7 pm in the MPR.
Murals comments are requested for several proposals, including a community tile creation in the lobby.
Teen volunteers are needed for KIDS DAY at the Museum on 9-4 pm Sat April 19.
Masquerade Ball prom at the Sheffield Train Depot at the Airport 8pm to midnight Sat April 19.
Register for the Heart Run with Team Polaris K-12 by April on www.heartrun.org.
Parent Forum 3:15 pm Mon April 21. Plan goals, budget, and events for next year. Contact kimp@gci.net or ouac@gci.net to volunteer for a leadership position.
“How to Success in Business Without Really Trying” musical plays 7 pm W-F April 23-25 in the MPR. $7 at the door.
After school activities today including the musical rehearsal, Ad Board and Parent Forum are cancelled due to road conditions.
Prepare to see 20 police cars in the back of the parking lot Th Apr 10 7-9 am as the School Resource Officers and APD Chief of Police will be meeting in room 210. :-)
World reknown autoharpist, folksinger and storyteller Adam Miller presents two assemblies 12:30-1:30 and 1:45-2:45 pm at Polaris Fri Apr 11. Parents are invited to join in! Learn more at <
www.folksinging.org>.
ABOUT ADAM MILLER
Adam Miller is one of the premier autoharpists in the world and a natural-born American folksinger and storyteller. He is renowned for his extensive repertoire of over 2,500 traditional and contemporary folksongs. His highly entertaining performances at festivals and concert halls across the United States have won him fans of all ages. A masterful entertainer who never fails to get his audience singing along, he has distinguished himself as one of the great interpreters of American folktales and folksongs.
A nationally recognized presenter of folklore and folk music programs, Adam has been a featured performer, master of ceremonies and workshop leader at many American folk festivals. He is a captivating storyteller and gifted instrumentalist, and is recognized for his ability to interpret traditional American folksongs with warmth, humor and remarkable scholarship.
He performs about 300 concerts a year at folk festivals, theaters, schools, libraries, museums, hospitals and senior centers all over the 50 United States.
Africa Night - On April 11th there will be an Africa Night, a fundraiser for the trip that will be going to South Africa during intensives. This fundraiser is open to the whole community and people of all ages are encouraged to come and support the international trip. Tickets are available from anyone going on the trip, and the money helps pay for the students to go. Prices are $5 for students and go up at the door to $6.
Free “Three Fairy Godmother” tickets for the 5:30 pm or 7 pm show on Tuesday April 15 may be requested from Rodriguez_Jamie@asdk12.org.
Prom guests must be signed up by Wed April 16 in the office for the Sat Apr 19 Masquerade Ball. Contact Frick_Larry@asdk12.org with questions.
Polaris Drama Club presents “How to Success in Business Without Really Trying” 7 pm WThF April 23-25. $7 at the door.
Support Providence Children’s Hospital with Becky’s Advisory community service project collecting $2 bracelet donations.Judy’s Spring bird intensive will be incubating and hatching a dozen hen’s eggs. Homes are needed for the chicks which (hopefully) will be ready to go on or around May 15 or 16th. Please contact waldron_judy@asdk12.org if you would like some chicks.
Judy’s Spring bird intensive will be incubating and hatching a dozen hen’s eggs. Homes are needed for the chicks which (hopefully) will be ready to go on or around May 15 or 16th. Please contact waldron_judy@asdk12.org if you would like some chicks.
Ad Board meets at Moose’s Tooth 5 pm Wed April 9.
Calling all parents! Elect leadership, set budget priorities, and calendar dates for 2008-09 at the Parent Forum meeting 6:30 pm Wed April 9 in the Library. Siri will explain about math in secondary for 5th grade parents.
Enjoy Africa-themed meal, music, dance, and a silent auction 6-9 pm Fri April 11. Contact Lyke_Mark@asdk12.org or Germain_Becky@asdk12.org to donate an auction item or pre-pay for tickets.
Jamie’s Family Group presents “The Three Fairy Godmothers” 5:30 and 7 pm Tues April 15.
Teen volunteers are needed 10-12, 12-2, and 2-4 for KIDS Day at the Museum on Sat April 19 to assist with art activities and a teasure hunt. Call Hannah at 343-6185.
Contact parent lora.jorgensen@alaska.gov to help with the Fall Auction.
The Alaska Dinner Factory will make a donation to support 6th Grade Camp for every individual who attends or purchases a session. $5 is donated for every 3-meal package, $10 for every6-meal package, and $20 for every 12-meal package. Schedule a session between April 1, 2008 and May 31, 2008. Sign up online at www.alaskadinnerfactory.com and be sure to use Promo Code F38877.
See Michelle to register for summer APEX online Alaska Studies or Economics courses.
Testing-Testing is occurring for students within the grades of third through tenth. Juniors and Seniors will not have to come to school in the mornings, but must come in for the afternoon classes. Please bring in something to read in the case of if you finish your testing early. No electronics will be permitted and students should bring in their own water bottles to use during testing.
Africa Night- On April 11th there will be an Africa Night, a fundraiser for the trip that will be going to South Africa during intensives. This fundraiser is open to the whole community and people of all ages are encouraged to come and support the international trip. For more information, please locate a flier for Africa Night around the building.
Mural Proposals-There is a mural proposal called, “The Eye” done by several students,which is a black and white optical illusion. The mural is located between Siri’s and Jani’s room. There is also another mural proposal called, “Imagination” which will be placed outside of Allie’s room. The students working on this proposal believes their mural signifies how much our school is influenced by imagination. Please check these two murals out as well as any other proposals that have been put forward. Each proposal needs at least 20 comments before students can start working on them, so please look over at these murals and comment!
Heart Run- The Heart Run is on April 26th. Would you like to join? Sign up by April 19th at www.HeartRun.com under the team name “Polaris K-12”.
Prom- Prom tickets are available at $35 for a single and $50 for a double. Buy your prom tickets soon! Prom will be on April 19th.
Musical- This year’s musical, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” will be performing on April 23rd , 24th , 25th . Be sure to not schedule anything in for one of those days so you can have the pleasure of watching.
Student-led conferences are Wed March 26 and Th March 27. While supporting our students:
- comment on “The Arch” mural proposal between Siri & Becky’s rooms.
- view the art show in the art room.
- shop at the Book Fair in the library through 4pm Thurs.
- help at the Book Fair.
- sign up to help during testing days 8:15-11:15 am April 1-4.
- contact Mike Hellings (secondary) or Jamie Rodriguez (elementary) to help with interviews for prospective families.
- sign up to help with 12th grade graduation at the Wendy Williamson Aud Mon May 19.
- stroll through The Arch and the Habitat with your family.
- express your appreciation to the dedicated individuals of the Polaris community!
Friday March 28 is an In-service Day.
Students & parents are invited to a school-wide breakfast 7:30-8:15 am Mon Mar 31 in MPR.
Vote Tuesday April 1st in the Municipal election. School bonds proposition 2 & 3 are detailed at www.asdk12.org/bonds. Thank you to voters who supported the design and construction for the Polaris addition & renovation in 2002 and 2003!
Statewide testing April 1-4. Parents are needed to keep a quiet presence in the hallways those mornings. Contact Lori Bixel at 561-7514, Smith_Kathryn@asdk12.org or McGee_Michael@asdk12.org.
Register for team “Polaris K-12 School” at www.heartrun.com by April 19 for the Sat April 26 event. Meet 9:15 am event morning by UAA-APU Consortium Library for the team 5K fun run.
Prom tickets on sale for the Masquerade Ball at the Airport Railroad station 8-12 Sat April 19.
Join the Chugach Optional Parent Forum 7-8 pm tonight March 18 at Sand Lake Elementary School on Jewel Lake Rd to learn about the School Bond Propositions 2 and 3 on the April 1 ballot. See www.asdk12.org/bonds.
Tour 8:30 am Wed March 19. Lottery applications due by 3 pm Th March 20. Lottery is March 21.
Parents & students are needed to help with interviews for prospective families. Contact Hellings_Mike@asdk12.org (secondary) or Rodriguez_Jamie@asdk12.org (elementary).
ASD Art Show reception at the Anchorage Museum 6-8 pm Wed March 19 with several Polaris students featured.
King Career Center Open House 5-8 pm Wed March 19 for high school students interested in career & vocational classes.
Sign up for student-led conferences on Wed March 26 and Th March 27 with Advisors or Family Group lists posted on the tie dye board under the stairs.
Spring Conference Book Fair help needed for set-up this week, cashiering March 26 & 27, and take down. See Audrey.
Friday March 28 is an In-service Day.
The staff invites students & parents to the traditional school-wide breakfast 7:30-8:15 am Mon March 31.
Statewide testing April 1-4. Parents are needed to keep a quiet presence in the hallways those mornings. Contact Smith_Kathryn@asdk12.org or McGee_Michael@asdk12.org.
Tours 8:30 am Wed March 5 and 19. Lottery applications due by 3 pm Th March 20.
Elementary early release Wed March 5.
Adam Grove deals with STRESS for Parents 3:15 pm Wed March 5 in the Library. Contact Jeff Block jevblock@alaska.net about Forum items.
Embrace our History and our Future at the All Community Meeting 5 pm Wed March 5 in the MPR. Pork pulled sandwiches and berry crisp compliments of Alaska Dinner Factory.
Spring Intensive fees due Thurs March 6.
Friday March 7 is an In-Service Day followed by Spring Break through March 16.
Recent Polaris guest speaker Alan Tonelson is featured at the World Affairs luncheon downtown Friday. See posters at school.
Sign up for student-led student-parent-teacher conferences Wed Mar 26 & Th Mar 27 with Advisors and Family Group teachers. Please sign up in the Library to help with the Book Fair, too!
Congratulations to Polarian Award honoree, Nikki!
Terry, Carol & Jamie’s Family Groups are championing the Alaskan Malamute as the state dog through the legislative process.
Contact senior parent Tamara Sheffield at sheffieldfam@gci.net or 563-7418 to help with decorations & refreshments for graduation at 7 pm Mon May 19.