MUSTANG MINUTE
october
October 17, 2022
Greetings Mustangs,
We are in the final stages of quarter one! As a reminder, there is no school for students this Friday, October 21st. As C.S. Lewis said, “You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” Let’s finish semester one with a strong focus on student learning and academics!
I look forward to seeing many of you at parent teacher conferences next week. Please note that we will have an alternative schedule the week of October 24-28, 2022.
Monday: Regular Monday Bell Schedule
Tuesday: Friday Bell Schedule- attend all six classes
Wednesday: Friday Bell Schedule- attend all six classes
Thursday: Periods 1, 2 and 3 with student dismissal at 11:00am
Friday: No school for students
Sincerely,
Megan Hatswell
Principal-Chugiak High School
Busing Information
Our cohort of buses will conclude our three week service on this Thursday, October 20. Please plan ahead for the next quarter of school as we will again have full bus service to and from Chugiak High School the weeks of December 5-December 21. We do have four routes fully back online now along with the King Tech morning and afternoon route beginning next week. I know this has impacted each family differently. Please let us know how we can help support you in getting our students to school.
PTSCO News
Only a week & a half till Parent Teacher Conferences and we still need many more
volunteers to help with the traditional luncheon that is planned for the teachers & staff
on October 27th. Items can be brought in the morning of the 27th. Please label items
that you want returned. And please take a moment to check the SIGN UP link below to
see what is still needed. Anything is greatly appreciated.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080545AAAB28A4FA7-ptcteacher
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Also, the PTSO is still looking for 5 more gift mugs prepared for the staff & volunteers
that are directing traffic in the parking lots morning & afternoons, rain or shine. Please
contact Colette Thibodeau at clieberg77@yahoo.com or 907-748-4009 if you would
like to pitch in.
AK Safe Children’s Act
Chugiak High School will be teaching the Alaska Safe Children’s Act/ Personal Safety lessons on October 27th, November 22nd, January 27th, and April 14th at the beginning of 3rd period. Our teachers will present an age-appropriate lesson about personal body safety in a non-threatening way, along with the skills needed for self-protection. The focus of the lesson will be to empower students with the information and skills to protect themselves and seek help from the physical, psychological and emotional harm that can occur from abusive situations and is part of the Anchorage School District’s plan to enact the Alaska Safe Children’s Act and will be handled in a sensitive, respectful manner.
ASD Prevention Tools
Climate – Creating a safe and respectful learning environment, which is well managed, supportive, and engaging with active participation.
Direct instruction – Using a variety of evidence based curricula and programs to deliberately teach about risk factors and healthy relationship skills.
Infusion – Integrating social and emotional learning skills throughout the day and in all curriculum areas through modeling of instructional practices that promote SEL skill practice and maximize learning.
At home and community supports – Developing awareness about available supports and resources outside of the school day.
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) developed curriculum is comprised of three separate age and developmentally appropriate bands for grades 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12. Each grade band contains 5 modules and is designed to help prevent childhood sexual abuse and teen dating abuse.
The five modules for each grade are organized around the following topics:
Module 1: Defining Healthy Relationships
Module 2: Building Healthy Relationships
Module 3: Defining Unhealthy Relationships
Module 4: Warning Signs
Module 5: Help and Support
Module information and scripts can be viewed HERE.
If you have any questions about the content of the program or if you wish to inquire about opting out, please contact your child’s counselor.
Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to provide learning opportunities to improve the safety and well being of our students.
ACTIVITIES UPDATE
As Fall Sports come to an end, we want to congratulate all of our teams on a season well played. We cannot have great teams without our coaching staff and we want to hear from you. Chugiak conducts coaching evaluations each year in hopes of strengthening our programs and supporting our students and families. We want to hear from you so please take a moment and fill out the Google Doc for your Athlete’s Coach! Link to Survey Here
Winter Sports are just around the corner with Cross Country Skiing starting on Oct. 26th, make sure you get your golden ticket! If you have any questions please contact Coach Wall at wall_jason@asdk12.org.
Way to go Mustangs!! We are Proud of All of our Athletes.
CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Congratulations to the Chugiak High Girls Varsity Volleyball team who won the JIVE volleyball tournament in Juneau this past weekend! Special Congratulations to Reese Luke, Hayden Inman and Rylee Kahler who made the All-Tournament team! Congratulations to the team and come to cheer them on at Senior Night on Tuesday night at CHS!
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS NIGHT!
College and Career Readiness Night: November 2nd at 6pm in the CHS library. See presentations on the FAFSA and the financial aid process, the Division of Vocational Rehab, and NCAA/NAIA requirements. Come talk to reps from local Alaskan organizations such as UAA, UAF, APU, Alaska Laborers, IBEW, Plumbers & Steamfitters, and military recruiters. ALL GRADES WELCOME!
Wednesday, Nov 2, 2022, 06:00 PM
Chugiak High School, South Birchwood Loop Road
Chugiak High School's Second Annual Fall Festival
Student Government is excited to announce CHS’s Second Fall Festival running October 17th - October 20th. Students will have the opportunity to participate in 3 fun events, including a Fall Fest Spirit Week. Please see below for more information about each event. Fliers will be posted around the school. Please see a student government representative or Sully (downstairs room 11) for more information.
Costume Contest
October 31st
On Monday, October 31th during lunch, all students can dress up in their costumes and participate in a costume contest. Judging will be conducted by faculty in the House 2 Commons. Students will be able to show off their costumes as well as view other students’ creative costume fun! Winners from each category will be announced at the end of the day and prizes can be collected immediately after school. Please see the flier next week for category details. When you arrive at the House 2 Commons, you’ll pick which category you are participating in. Any inappropriate costumes will be subject to disciplinary action, whether you are participating in the contest or not. Costume face masks and weapon-like props are not allowed.
Prizes- Mr. Kaleb will be providing 6 free drink coupons from the Stomping Ground coffee shop.
Cake Walk
October 18th
On Tuesday, October 18th, students will have the opportunity to participate in an hourly cake walk. During each passing period, and before the 2-minute bell, a song will be played while students find a number on the floor throughout the school to stand on. At the end of the song, at least 5 numbers will be called out over the announcements and if a student is standing on that number, they win a prize! Everyone is able to play and there is no purchase necessary! There will be at least 30 winners during this event!
Each winner will receive 3 cupcakes courtesy of our fabulous, Culinary teacher Mrs. Ditzler.
Boograms
October 20th
During lunch each day starting on Monday, October 17 through Thursday, October 20th, students will be able to purchase Boograms for their friends at The Crossroads. A Boogram is a Dum Dum Lollipop with white tissue paper covering them to look like little ghosts. Attached will be a little Fall/Halloween message that is either standard or personalized. Students can purchase bundles of 3 for $2, that would include a standard message, or for $5 students will have the option of adding a personalized note.
We can only accept cash or checks. Make checks payable to Chugiak High School Student Government.
Spirit Days
October 17th-October 20th
Monday 10/17: Monochrome Purple or Orange
Tuesday 10/18: It’s Fall Y’all (Flannels, Boots, Scarves, Gloves, Fall hats, etc.)
Wednesday 10/19: Pink Day (Breast Cancer Awareness)
Thursday 10/20: Denim Day (As much as you can)
ASD Dress Code still applies. If you think your outfit won’t work, it probably won't. Hats may only be worn during spirit week.
Make Good Choices.
May 2023 AP Test Registration Information
Each AP test given in May will cost $97. The payment is due by Monday, October 31st. Beginning November 1, there will be a $40 late fee. Parents may pay online in Parent Connect or by cash or check in Ms. Prince's office at lunch or after school. Please see the AP Registration handout for instructions on how to register for the test.
Mr. Wartman and Mrs. Moffett, AP Coordinators
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THIS FALL - DEADLINES APPROACHING!
SENIOR INFORMATION
Seniors have all their senior info in one place this year. Please go to bit.ly/chsseniors2023 to complete the google form to get everything checked off your list in 15 minutes! Seniors will choose their senior quote, complete a survey for more chances to be in the yearbook, and reserve their senior sweats. This should take about 10-15 minutes to complete if your student has their senior portrait saved on their device. Seniors must be logged into their ASD Google account in order to access the form. Sweat options range from $13-30 per item. We are happy to offer a variety of garment options this year!
Senior Tribute Ad sales close December 1st. Please go to www.yearbookforever.com and choose "buy a personal ad" to reserve your space in the book! Prices range from $75-225.
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Order your yearbook now at www.yearbookforever.com !
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors have extra chances to be in the yearbook, too! Please complete your class survey and upload a few photos/selfies for more chances to appear on your class pages.
Freshmen: bit.ly/chsfresh2023
Sophomores: bit.ly/chssoph2023
Juniors: bit.ly/chsjr2023
You must be logged into your ASD Google account to access this survey 🙂
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH
Free and Reduced-price (F&R) Meals have returned, which means families with students attending Chugiak must apply for F&R meal benefits this year. Please visit the Student Nutrition website (https://nutrition.asdk12.org) for more information and to complete an online application. The website includes instructions to help parents complete the online application.
STUDENT ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS COVERAGE
This is a reminder that Anchorage School District does not provide medical coverage for student injuries. However, ASD has made available an option for families to purchase a low-cost student accident insurance program.
The new Voluntary Student Accident Insurance Cover Letter can be found here,
Information is available at your school's front office, online at www.myers-stevens.com, or by calling 800-827-4695. Bilingual services are available
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Chugiak High School
Website: asdk12.org/Chugiakhigh
Location: 16525 South Birchwood Loop Road, Chugiak, AK, USA
Phone: 907-742-3050
Twitter: @ChugiakHS