FPCS TIDBITS
February 16, 2018
Working together with families in a partnership of teachers, staff and community members to provide an individualized learning environment that fosters high achievement in core and elective areas; preparing students for life-long success.
Office closures
- Monday February 19th in observance of President's Day.
- Friday, February 23rd the office will be closed for Teacher In-Service.
Friday, March 9th
Middle School Battle of the Books Participants 2018
Are you looking for a ways to be involved in our school?
APC Elections! Submit your Candidate Application by
March 31, 2018
The Academic Policy Committee (APC) is the governing body of FPCS, comprised of FPCS parents, teachers, and students. These members oversee and guide many aspects of the direction of our school.
There are two parent seats and two student seats that will be available in the upcoming elections in May. The election will close at our year - end event on May 8, 2018.
If you would like to have a voice in our school’s decision making processes, please contact our APC Elections Committee Chair, Teresa Kress, at Kress_Teresa@asdk12.org - she will send you the application and answer any questions you may have regarding serving on the APC or the elections process. Thank you for considering serving on our APC!
Wilderness-Related Summer Job Opportunities for High School Students
Leadership Training for Teens
The Alaska Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute is an innovative service and leadership training for young people in grades 8-12 preparing them for higher education, careers, employment, community involvement and life. This dynamic community leadership training is offered to interested youth from across Alaska and includes five days of skill development and instruction in self and community assessment, diversity, goal setting, team building, project planning and decision-making, plus hands on field exercises, a community service project and a graduation ceremony.
Up to 50 students can participate in this opportunity, which occurs over sprint break. The application deadline is Feb. 28. Please share with interested students.
Speed Mentoring Opportunity for Juniors and Seniors
The Alaska World Affairs Council and the Anchorage School District have teamed up to offer a jump start to high school juniors and seniors though speed mentoring with successful industry executives on Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in atrium of the ASD Education Center.
The day will begin with an informational presentation by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education guiding students through tools for identifying careers that connect with their interests and ways to fund their postsecondary learning. Following the presentation, students will rotate through 10-minute mentoring sessions with twenty-four mentors from a wide spectrum of industries with international scope. The day concludes with a free-form networking session for students and mentors to connect as well as for students to talk with various organizations with information and resources for follow-up.
Interested students should apply online. If you have questions, contact Chip Abolafia at 742-4839.
Essay and Video Contest for High School Students
The Federal Judges Association and the Federal Bar Association are sponsoring an essay and video contest for High School Students. The topic "What Does Equal Protection Mean to Students?" celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the 14th Amendment. Entries are due by Feb. 28. Learn more.
Participate in the Science Fair Download Registration Form Below
Free Construction Academies for High School Students March 12-16 (Spring Break)
The Alaska Works Partnership, Anchorage Construction Academy, and ASD are offering two exploration academies for students, one focuses on framing, sheetrock, and taping, and the other focuses on general construction exploration. These academies are offered during spring break. This free hands-on training is for high school students who are interested in construction-related trade careers. Interested students must apply online. More information is available online. Please share with interested students.
Seniors Invited to Apply for Internship with Senator
All Alaska high school students in their senior year may apply for the opportunity to spend four weeks in Senator Murkowski's Washington, D.C. office. The Senator will select a total of 20 students from all areas of Alaska to participate in two, month-long sessions. Housing and transportation will be coordinated by the Senator's office, but interns will be responsible for the cost. High School interns will be paid a small stipend.
Interested students may apply online, the deadline is Thursday, March 15. If you have questions, please contact 202-224-5301 or email Krystal_Edens@murkowski.senate.gov.
The 2018 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean Tech Competition is here!
Challenge your students to “Solve Climate Change”
Registration ends March 16th!
Win up to $10,000!
Don't miss out on this great Kasitsna Bay Field Trip
February 12, 1809
February 14, 1849
February 15, 1820
don't hesitate to set limits for your child
Monday February 19th - Office Closed, President's Day Observance
Friday, February 23rd - Office Closed for Teacher In-Service
Thursday March 1st 2:30-4:00 pm - Science Fair Open House at Crosspoint Community Church
ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board President: Tam Agosti-Gisler (742-1101 ext. 4)
Website: asdk12.org
Location: 5530 E Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99504-3135
Phone: 907-742-4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageSchoolDistrict/
FAMILY PARTNERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL
Email: carroll_deanne@asdk12.org
Website: familypartnership.asdl12.org
Location: 401 E Fireweed Ln, Anchorage, AK, United States
Phone: 907 742-3700
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