Tanana Family Newsletter
November 16, 2020-November 20, 2020
Veterans Day Special Report
Happy Veterans Day - Mrs. Christina Wilkinson
A Veterans Day Interview with Grandpa - Mary W.
Peek at the Upcoming Week
Despite the recent change in our staffing expectations within the district, Virtual Tanana will forge ahead with our regular daily learning schedule. Tanana will continue our daily Advisory time, 11:00 am, regardless of Operational Zone to support the wellbeing of all students. Advisory lessons this week will focus on personal responsibility and self-awareness skills that students need to be successful in school and in life. Students will also practice social skills and teamwork as they work together to make progress toward their personalized goals.
Virtual Math MAP testing will begin on Monday and will continue through Thursday, however, due to the Governor's recent mandate, our Internet Cafe Option will not be available.
Plus, this Friday, we are offering a wonderful opportunity the Tanana Virtual Paint Night, presented by the Team Teen Opioid Prevention, on November 20th. All materials needed for painting can be picked up at Tanana. The event is limited to only 50 participants and is completely free, so sign up today.
* See schedule below
Friday, November 20, 2020 - Mental Health Round Table & Virtual Paint Night
- Families must register for the Virtual Paint Night in advance. This family engagement activity is available from generous grant funding from the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition*
Upcoming Events:
- Thursday, November 26, 2020 - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
- Friday, November 27, 2020 - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
- Monday, November 30, 2020-Thursday, December 3, 2020 - Reading MAP Assessment Week
- Monday, December 21, 2020-Tuesday, January 5, 2021 - NO SCHOOL Winter Break
Join Us on Friday, November 20, 2020 for Virtual Paint Night
Join us for our Virtual Mental Health Round Table, November 20, 2020
Virtual MAP Testing is HERE!
Virtual Tanana MAP Testing: Process and Procedures Tutorial
Questions about Virtual MAP Testing at Tanana?
Mathlete of the Week!
7th Grade - Saige Matney
Over the past four months, Saige has consistently demonstrated perseverance, a life long learning skill we value at TMS! Her determination and hard work has paid off and she has grown immensely over the last 14 weeks!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Family Resources
Middle Years: Working Together for School Success
Ways to Socialize At A Distance
Tanana is proud to offer additional math tutoring!
The TMS Virtual Library is fully operational!
Reading is an essential skill for Tanana students. The best way to become a better reader, is to READ! The Tanana library has LOTS of reading options!
Books to hold in your hand: Library books ARE AVAILABLE for student checkout! For more information: https://sites.google.com/k12northstar.org/tananaprojects/library?authuser=0
Magazines: A wide selection of magazines are available for students & parents at the self-service kiosk (8:30am-8:00pm). Please note that magazines do not require checkout. Simply grab and go! When you're ready to return the magazine, simply return it to the "Library Book Return" bucket on the cart so the magazine is quarantined for a week between patrons.
eBooks & Audio books: For more information: https://librarytanana.weebly.com/books.html
Questions? Tech support? Please call the library at 907-452-8145 ext. 14118 or email our librarian, Mrs. Martin, at tana.martin@k12northstar.org
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Tanana Middle School
Email: carla.marquand@k12northstar.org
Website: k12northstar.org/Tanana
Location: 600 Trainor Gate Road, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Phone: (907)452-8145
Facebook: facebook.com/TananaMiddle
Twitter: @TananaMiddle