NANUQ NEWS: Weekly Parent Update
September 5, 2022
Breakfast
Lunch
REPEAT: Volunteer Form
Please Fill out the Volunteer for found on the ASD website if you are planning on volunteering throughout the school year. It takes at least 2 weeks for the district to process the applications:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSft2SM758xCY0fkBu7cYj6vdYGO4RRJt7LFAqrCKaQDHMwPMg/viewform
Form more information about volunteering with the district and requirements go to:
Neighborhood Program
UPDATE: ARRIVAL
2nd-6th grade Supervision on the Big Playground is available starting at 8:30. Students get to the big playground through the Art/Health doors. We have someone monitoring the doors at that time. I have noticed students being dropped off earlier than 8:30 AM, we do not have supervision available prior to 8:30. 2nd - 6th grade students are able to play on the big playground or wait in line until the 8:50 bell when teachers pick them up. From 8:50-9:00 students can go directly to their class after entering through the Art/Health doors. At 9:00 that door will close and your child will have to go through the main doors and will be marked tardy.
PTA
Anaya Dance 3-6th grade and Cross country running 1st-6th had a great start for the school year. Harry Potter Book Club 3rd-6th will start tomorrow (Sept 6th).
Thank you to the volunteers and staff that work to make these events possible. Spots do fill quickly and we are working to streamline the communication of when activities are coming up. Activities will be posted via facebook and emailed to members. All sign ups will be on our member hub store: https://governmenthill.memberhub.com/store.
Information regarding Run to the Future will be coming up soon.
The first PTA General meeting will be September 13th at 4pm in the Library and on Zoom: Meeting ID: 91470101635 Passcode: PTA
There will be a drawing for a lucky member to receive four Alaska Railroad tickets to Denali, valued at almost $1500 thank you to the Alaska Railroad.
*Must be a current member for the drawing
All PTA meetings provide food, sponsored by Subway, and childcare for those in attendance. Please join us and be part of all that PTA does for Government Hill Elementary. You can sign up at https://governmenthill.memberhub.com/store
The Executive Board for the 2022-2023 School Year
President-Melissa Rodriguez
VP Membership- Kim Elliott
Treasurer- Jeannie Carey
Secretary- Ashley McCabe
Communications- Melanie Dowling
Questions, ideas, or interested in volunteering? Email pta@governmenthillpta.org
Picture Day
REPEAT: Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th)
I would like for all of our families of Hispanic Heritage to "host a table" and share information about their heritage/culture (you can share a recipe with samples, share a song or dance, share your family journey to the US/Alaska, you can share historical information, share information about your favorite artist or author, the possibilities are endless. I would love for it to be in Spanish. If you are not of Hispanic Heritage and speak English, never fear, you can still participate. I would love for an English-Speaking Family and a Spanish Speaking Family to collaborate to host the table together. We can even possibly have multiple families with the same heritage join together to host one table. We have 10 families signed up for the event.
I am also excited to announce that I have Indra Arriaga, Anchorage artist, coming to show her Film, Sabor Ártico, in the library that evening. We will have two presentations on the hour, since the film is 20 minutes long.
If you are interested in participating please fill out the google form:
English:
Spanish:
Due to OPEN HOUSE, I am moving the next planning meeting to September 9th at 5:00 PM.
I will provide the table, table cloth. If you need a cardboard information board please let me know and I will get that to you as well.
Healthy Futures
REPEAT: Once a Nanuq Always a Nanuq
Migrant Education
Hello Government Hill Elementary Families,
My name is Robyn Branson, this is my 12th year with the district and my second year as a Student Success Coach (SSC) for Migrant Education (MEP)!!!
Migrant Education is a federally funded program which supports student/families who supplement their food source through fishing and berry picking. The aim of MEP is to ensure students are meeting rigorous standards in writing and math and are prepared for responsible citizenship, productive employment and further learning. This program supports students, preschool through high school. Some of the services MEP provides for elegible students are the following:
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
· Tutoring/Homework help/Success Coaching (with incentives)
· Student Advocacy
· Books for home/School Supplies and technology
· Enrichment Literacy Events for the family (more information to follow)
· Summer School Opportunities
HEALTH AND SAFETY
· Swim Lessons
· Life Vest Check outs
· Winter Gear
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
· Summer Scholarships to MEP Camps (Hunter Safety, Bike Camp)
· Community Referrals
If your family fishes or picks berries, your student may qualify. Please see the back of this letter for more information.
Robyn Branson (MEP Student Success Coach)
Phone: 907-742-9270.
Email: branson_robyn@asdk12.org
Does Your family fish?
Does your family pick berries?
If so, your student may qualify for the Migrant Education Program.
To find out, go to the Anchorage School District Migrant Education, Eligibility web page at:
https://www.asdk12.org/Page/5557 Answer the short questionnaire and follow the instructions. It’s as easy as that.
If you have any questions, please call the Migrant Education office at 907-742-4275.
REPEAT: HEALTHCARE SERVICES
2022-23 School Year COVID Testing
Enforcing State Immunization Requirements
ASD will be enforcing the state requirement for SY2022/23 of "No Shots, No School. For more information visit: https://www.asdk12.org/healthservices/immunizations.
REPEAT: Student Accident & 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. 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.