What's Happening at Raven Delta
January 20 - 24, 2020
Events this week
January 21 Terrific Tuesday, 1:30 pm. Hawks (grades 6 - 8). Come spend time with Raven students playing games. There will be a snack. NO ELECTRONICS ALLOWED.
January 22 International Day, 1:30. This is a celebration of the different cultural backgrounds of our Raven Families. We are asking families to bring dishes to share from their family background. If you have items to display or would like to give a short presentation as well, that would be greatly appreciated. RSVP to let us know you are bringing something, need space for a display or time to make a presentation.
January 23 - 24 Heidi will be out of the office.
Upcoming Important Dates
January 31st is also the deadline to turn in receipts dated July 2019 to 31 December 2019 for reimbursement. This includes internet receipts dated July 2019 to 31 December 2019.
The new Computer/Mifi deadline is January 31st. If you wish to get a Raven Mifi or participate in either the Computer Purchase or Reimbursement programs, you need to have paperwork/receipts turned in by January 31st.
International Day
Scholarship Opportunity Grades 9 - 12
What is the contest? Students must give an 8 - 10 minute oration on some aspect of the US Constitution with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. Contestants will be allowed to use notes during this phase of the competition.
Locally, scholarships will be awarded: 1st place $500, 2nd place $250, 3rd place $100.
The winner of the Delta competition will be eligible to compete in the Alaska State competition for additional scholarships. The Alaska State winner is eligible to compete in the national contest in Indianapolis, Indiana for scholarships up to $18,000.
For more information, contact Rick Tirrell, American Legion Jack Warren Post Oratorical Chairman at 895-1039.
10th Annual Justice for All Art Contest (Grades K-8)
Alaskan students are invited to interpret the importance of Fairness, Diversity and Equality to our justice system in two-dimensional art forms (drawings, paintings, original prints, photographs, etc).
There are two categories:
Category A: Grades K - 4
Category B: Grades 5 - 8
Prizes will be given in each category as follows:
First Prize: $250.00
Second Prize: $150.00
Third Prize: $100.00
Deadline for entries: March 16, 2020.
For an Entry Form and Guidelines visit www.courts.alaska.gov/media/outreach.htm#art. Entry forms and guidelines are also available at the Raven Office. Winning entries and selected submissions will be displayed at courthouses statewide.
Prizes made possible through generous support from Perkins Coie, LLP.
"If I Were Mayor, I Would..." Essay Contest for Sixth Grade Students
Dear Superintendent,
We would like to invite your district's 6th grade students to participate in this year’s Alaska Conference of Mayors and Alaska Municipal League's “If I Were Mayor, I Would …” Essay Contest. This contest is an effort to engage young Alaskans in the issues of their city government and is designed to give them an opportunity to use grade-specific language art skills and civics/social studies knowledge to creatively voice their opinions.
Please distribute/email this to your Sixth Grade Teachers.
Click on the links below for program information and the Alaska Municipal League Local Government Primer.
Thank you for helping us in the unique opportunity to enhance civic participation for the youth of our state.
Sincerely,
Teresa Cleveland
Program Coordinator
Alaska Municipal League
907-586-1325
Fax 907463-5480
The AWCC's 2nd Annual Art Contest (Grades K-12)
Theme: Animal Adaptations
Artwork should relate to AWCC's mission.
Submissions should be 2 dimensional.
Submissions must be post marked to the AWCC by February 1st.
Selected artists will be announced on March 20th.
You can submit up to two entries per student.
AWCC Mission: "The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska's wildlife through conservation, education, research and quality animal care."
For more information, please go to https://www.alaskawildlife.org/awccs-2nd-annual-art-contest/ or contact Lily Grbvach at lily@alaskawildlife.org or by calling 907-783-0058.
Alaska State Fair Scholarships
Applications to include:
Cover letter
Extracurricular resume
One letter of recommendation
A photo of yourself
Written essay or creative project
All students who submit a completed application will receive 2 free admissions to the 2020 Fair!
Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2020 by 4:30 pm.
For questions, contact Kelly Larson at kelly@alaskastatefair.org or call 907-746-7164. Also at alaskastatefair.org
Winners will be announced on April 10, 2020.
Looking Ahead
January 26 - February 1 National School Choice Week. We will have a short activity celebrating the right to choose where and how our students learn.
January 28 Senior Meeting at noon.
January 28 Terrific Tuesday, 1:30 pm. Owls (grades 9-12).
January 29 Parent Advisory Committee Meeting, 2 pm. Bring your ideas and expertise to help us plan events and activities for our students and families.
January 31 End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester. Progress reports and work samples due.
January 31 Reimbursement Deadline. All receipts dated from 1 July to 31 December must be turned in to be considered for reimbursement. This includes internet.
January 31 Deadline to participate in the Raven Mifi and Computer Purchase/Reimbursement Programs. All paperwork and receipts must be turned in.
February 4 Terrific Tuesday, 1:30 pm. Puffins (Pre-K to grade 2).
February 5 World Read Aloud Day. Stop by the office and we will read to you!
February 7 Heidi will be out of the office.
Raven Homeschool, Delta Junction
Academic Counselor Ryan Tilbury
Administrative Assistant Julie Szidloski
Family Liaison Katya Sinenko
Assistant Principal Natasha Anderson 907-374-9401
Office hours are 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. The office closes noon - 1 pm for lunch.
Email: delta@yksd.com
Website: www.ravenhomeschool.com
Location: 2855 Alaska Hwy, Delta Junction, AK, USA
Phone: 907-895-2280