MUSTANG MINUTE
September
September 13, 2021
Mustangs,
The leaves are turning colors and autumn is beginning. We are officially halfway through the first quarter! I encourage you to work with your students to focus on attendance, engagement, and academics as we partner together in our mission to Inspire Students, Excel Academically, and Strengthen Community.
Parents, we humbly ask that you not text your student during class. If you need to reach your student during class time you may contact the attendance office. Class time is our time to focus on academics and student learning and we appreciate your support and understanding.
We celebrated a milestone Fly In Event as part of our Homecoming festivities last week!! Thank you to CHS Student Government and Anchorage Cops for Community for sponsoring this outdoor event. Kudos to all involved!
Best,
Megan J. Hatswell
Principal-Chugiak High School
Homecoming Movie Night!
Thank you to Student Government!
Helping us Strengthening Community!
School Pictures
You can now view and order your students pictures by visiting:
https://fitzgeraldphotography.fotomerchanthv.com/search/
Password is your ASD student ID number.
Retake/makeup day is October 7th during lunch only
YRBS: Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Every other year, thousands of Alaska teens share challenges they go through on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, or YRBS. Parents, teachers and other caring adults want teens to get the help they need. The YRBS gives Alaska teens a way to honestly share their experiences. Schools and community organizations are able to use the survey results to create and strengthen programs for teens.
This fall, teens have another chance to fill out the voluntary survey. Their answers can’t be linked to them in any way. Parents, consider signing the YRBS permission form during high school registration or when it is sent home with your student. Read more about the survey at http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Chronic/Pages/yrbs/parents.aspx
The Anchorage School District will administer the YRBS this fall during the week of November 1-5.
PSAT
The PSAT is open to Juniors and Sophomores students and will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Chugiak High School. The cost for the test is $25 and your payment is your sign up for the test. Go to parentconnect.asdk12.org, log in, click on ASD Quick Links, then Online Payments. To pay by cash or check: Submit your payment in person to the CHS Financial Clerk, Valarie Prince
Report to the school by 7:30am on October 16th.
Canvas Parent Night
Are you unsure how to see your student's assignments? Do you have questions about navigating Canvas? Please join us for a Canvas Crash Course for Parents on Thursday, September 23 at 6 pm. Please fill out the Google form to express your interest.
Activities
Purchase your Activity Stickers GOOD FOR ALL ASD GAMES, home and away, through Parent Connect! Thank you for supporting your favorite sports team! Go Mustangs!
Student Drivers, if you are parking your vehicle at Chugiak High School, you will need a parking permit. To make sure you get your parking permit, fill out the online google form. Parking permits may be purchased through Parent Connect.
#MustangStrong
Activities Office: 742-3067
Rebecca Fernandez
Travis Morgan
Suspended Bus Service
The Anchorage School District Student Transportation division will temporarily suspend bus service for designated routes. This is a necessary action due to a shortage of bus drivers resulting from driver attrition and the impacts of COVID-19 on the Transportation staff. The Administration aspires to resume normal service as soon as possible but is presently unable to determine the duration of this program.
The Administration developed a rotating system of temporary service suspensions based on specific bus routes to allow affected families to anticipate and plan for alternative means of transportation. The designated routes are inclusive of morning and afternoon bus service.
Current routes impacted for CHS are bus 718 and 726. These routes will be resumed beginning September 20. Bus suspension for cohort two will begin September 30 and conclude October 8. Cohort two will impact all students who ride bus 727.
Full information can be found here regarding future cohorts and impacts to ridership.Math Tutorial
Chugiak High School provides a math tutorial at lunch for all students! These tutoring sessions are staffed by CHS math teachers Monday-Friday You can meet new friends, work together with your classmates, get acquainted with the math teachers of Chugiak High School, and get help with your math.
Bus Routes
Chugiak High School
Website: asdk12.org/Chugiakhigh
Location: 16525 South Birchwood Loop Road, Chugiak, AK, USA
Phone: 907-742-3050
Twitter: @ChugiakHS