Tanana Family Newsletter
January 19-January 22, 2021
Return to in-person Learning Updates
Thank you for responding to our surveys over the past two weeks, we have been using the data to plan for a successful return to in-person learning! We have revamped the master schedule and you can view the revised schedules below. Over the course of this week, we will be placing students in their cohorts and their second semester electives using PowerSchool. The second semester schedule in PowerSchool is scheduled to go live on January 25, 2021. In the meantime, the students' current virtual schedule is located in their google drive.
Logistical Key Points:
- In-person learning will begin on January 25, 2021
- Tanana will be open to receive all students in the building starting at 9:10 AM, Monday thru Friday. The school day will run 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM and students should plan to leave campus by 3:10 PM each day.
- If you want your student to ride the bus, please register for the bus here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuedcLfuph1bO-CY2wsulBW_uY_yTgrGg6U_x5qfzNvAz0dA/viewform
- Microwaves, hot-pots, refrigeration, kettles, etc. will not be available for student use since students will consume all food in their cohort classroom. Here is a resource list to assist with the meal planning process.
As always, families are free to change their learning choice as things come up, but we ask that you contact us at Tanana so we know how to best support your student, whether that is in-person or remote. We continue to recommend that students change their learning choice at the quarter break. 3rd quarter will end just before Spring Break on March 5th. The quarter break provides the smoothest transition for students to change their learning delivery.
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
- January 18, 2021 - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- February 15-16, 2021 - No School, Parent Teacher Conferences
In-Person Learning Schedule
Remote Learning Schedule
In-Person Learning: School Supply List
School issued Chromebook/charger/case* (will be given to students upon return*)
EVERYONE must have wired earbuds!!!
[NOT wireless earpods (Airpods)/headphones]
Reusable water bottle
Comfortable masks (school appropriate design/message)
Tanana In-person Learning: Arrival Procedure Video
Nutrition Services: Food Kiosk Operating Hours
FTWW Gate: Hours of Operation
In Family & Consumer Science News . . .
Family & Consumer Sciences is cleaning, and measuring and getting ready to have students back in the building. We will explore sewing and cooking, but also banking, budgeting and the power of compound interest. Ms. McFarland is super excited to be helping students figure out what healthy and happy means to them. She also recently became a certified yoga teacher, so we will also spend some time stretching and finding healthy ways to be fit while socially distancing.
~Ms. McFarland
Virtual Career Fair
We would love for friends and family of Tanana students to participate in our Virtual Career Fair. You can submit your videos via flipgrid.com/TananaCareers or by emailing Rachel.Blackwell@k12northstar.org directly.
In Advisory News . . .
Team Teen Opioid Prevention is working on an exciting opportunity for all Tanana students. They will be hosting a Mental Health round table on Thursday, February 25th. Stay tuned for more information.
Pushing Past Pandemic! The 46th edition of the Tanana Yearbook will be printed in 2021!
Note** If you don’t have a google email account, please email your pictures directly to Mrs. Gilman, Joanne.gilman@k12northstar.org
Mathlete of the Week . . .
Jordon Reed:
Jordon has been very diligent in earning his math points this year. When zooming, he asks great question and keeps the dialog going. I very proud of you, Jordon. Keep up the great work.
~Ms. Garcia
Cameron Farrell:
Cameron has done an awesome job of working on GMM since we have been back from break. He comes to my zoom for help and is always willing to try hard.
~Mrs. Gilman
Family Resources
Middle Years: Working Together for School Success
Tanana Technology Tips: The Social Dilemma
District Employment Opportunities
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Tanana Middle School
Email: carla.marquand@k12northstar.org
Website: k12northstar.org/Tanana
Location: 600 Trainor Gate Road
Phone: (907)452-8145
Facebook: facebook.com/TananaMiddle
Twitter: @TananaMiddle