Today’s Fentanyl presentation went well this morning. The student body viewed a zoom presentation given by our SRO, Officer Rich Sargent and a 20 minute video about the impact of drug use and the rise of fentanyl deaths nationally. The presentation was powerful and we encourage families to debrief with their students. The resources that were provided in an email from the school last week might be helpful. We are truly grateful for Officer Rich Sargent’s expertise and knowledge with this subject matter and for taking the time to address the student body. Thank you for your support and for being a partner with the school in helping to bring about an awareness and understanding of the effects of fentanyl.

The end of semester is quickly approaching with about a month remaining in the school year. Please continue to encourage your student to be engaged and work hard towards a successful second semester. Seniors have twelve days remaining before graduation! Senior parents are encouraged to make sure to calendar any important dates leading up to graduation.

ASD SUMMER SCHOOL 2023 Info (1) (7).docx

Parents/guardians may excuse their students by using ParentConnect. The front office receives an automatic notification regarding excused absences generated through ParentConnect. These excusals are processed for blue passes. If you decided to call the school, you may leave a message at 742-7009. Also, these messages are retrieved every 10 minutes to ensure blue passes are processed. If you need to speak to a person, please call 742-7019. Sometimes there is a high volume of calls, please consider leaving a message or excusing your student via ParentConnect. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Did you know that you can get a daily report for your child’s attendance through Parent Connect? Most families are aware of the robocall generated by our Q reporting system each day for an unexcused absence, but the call doesn’t specify which class(es) were missed. Now you have access to student attendance at your fingertips! In order to get this daily report emailed to you, follow these steps:

1. Login to Parent Connect

2. In the top right corner, click on the link or tab that says “Email Signup” or “Email Notifications”

3. Select the “Attendance” box for any child, and you will receive a daily email detailing attendance for each period

Attendance is one of the most important factors in student success. Now you have the power to have more informed conversations with your child(ren) about attendance! Let’s work together.

Here is the link for All Things Seniors. We are always updating this - so check in frequently.

• Additional Graduation Tickets information has also been updated. The link to request additional tickets will be live on Thursday the 27th 8am - May 4th 2pm.

When: May 5th, 10 am - 1 pm

Where: Dimond High, Football Field/Small Gym

We are still looking for donations and financial sponsors for the food, games, and fun provided for our seniors at no cost to them. These donations will go towards our food trucks, our rental equipment, and other incidentals.

Donations can be accepted in the form of cash and check (checks made out to “Senior Fun Day”) and can be dropped off in our front office with Ms. Yun or given directly to Ms. Hunt in the Activities office.

Donations are also tax deductible, please contact Danielle Essary at essary_danielle@asdk12.org for further details or with any questions (If you would like a receipt for tax deduction purposes, please donate via check.)

SENIOR PARENTS:

Please be on the lookout for an email from Danielle Essary this week with the SFD schedule and volunteer information, thank you!

Yearbooks $85

Direct shipping to your home or college dorm is available for $8 on all yearbook purchases.

Email dimondlynxyb@gmail.com with questions.

The FBI Anchorage Field Office is currently accepting applications for its 2023 Teen Academy Program, which will welcome rising junior and senior high school students (2023-24) for an opportunity to get a comprehensive look into today’s FBI. The FBI Teen Academy will be on August 10-11, 2023, from 9:00am – 4:00pm, at the FBI Anchorage Field Office. The application to apply, and additional information, can be found on the FBI Anchorage website: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/anchorage/community-outreach. Applications must be sent to AN_Outreach@FBI.gov before May 31, 2023, for consideration.

FBI Teen Academy Flyer

New balances for lunch charges are sent out to parents each week. Updates are sent out each Monday so please keep a close eye on your weekly email. Student Nutrition will accept payments through Q Parent Connection, at the café, or checks by mail to Student Nutrition 1307 Labar Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99515

See Below for more information from the Student Nutrition Department:

Follow this link for directions on adding to your balance in Q: https://www.asdk12.org/Page/14206

There is still time to file for free and reduced meals for this year for those who qualify! Follow the link below:

https://www.asdk12.org/Page/13246

For questions or concerns, parents may email snadmin@asdk12.org

Conflict is a natural part of life and relationships. Learning how to navigate conflict in a healthy way is an important life skill, and takes some practice and support, even for adults. Some of our students are struggling to resolve conflicts in ways that encourage growth, compassion and safety. Each week we will highlight a strategy for conflict resolution in our News Blast to families. Students will also hear about conflict resolution in our morning announcements and we are working with our Peer Mentorship group to help spread the message about conflict resolution. Our hope is that these tips might lead to conversations at home and application by students at school. Thanks for supporting our work towards a safer and kinder school environment.

Click HERE for the strategy of the week and additional resources.

The Staff Parking lot is NOT a drop off or pick up zone. It creates a dangerous environment for our staff arriving to and leaving from school when families use this parking lot as a student pick up zone. There are several other locations families can use for drop off and pick up, such as the student parking lot and the roundabout. Keep our staff safe and use the designated areas.

A reminder and warning to students from your Anchorage Police Department School Resource Officers referencing nicotine products and electronic smoking products (“Vapes”). Minors are not permitted to possess, consume, purchase or distribute any form of nicotine products or e-cigarettes, aka vapes. Minors found to be in violation can be cited and may face school discipline. “Vapes” and nicotine products are not permitted on school property and are illegal for minors to possess or consume. Alaska State Law also prohibits minors from consuming, possessing and purchasing marijuana and THC products related to vaping, “dab pens” etc. Students may face the consequence of arrest if found to be in possession of any item containing THC or other controlled substances on school campus or in the public. Other violations and charges may be added. Protect your future, save money and make healthy decisions. You are worth it! For more information read the following or go to the link.

https://health.alaska.gov/dbh/Pages/Prevention/programs/tobacco/default.aspx

On December 20, 2019, federal law was changed to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products to age 21.

After reviewing the federal law, the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development determined that: “The minimum age to buy tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, or products containing nicotine is now 21; it is unlawful for any retailer to sell tobacco products, electronic smoking products, or products containing nicotine to any person younger than 21 years of age,” even though Alaska state law lists the minimum age as 19.

Principal Johnson-Harris