The Patriot Premier
The Weekly Update for NPHS families, Nov 25 - Nov 30, 2019
Grateful
Last week, was a good week. In addition to a full course menu of academic learning, our girl wrestlers won first place at the Lancer wrestling tournament in Wasilla, art students painted holiday decorations on the glass of our school doors, and band students entertained students with a mini-concert during lunch.
This coming week is a short week for students and staff as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. Did you know that the first "Thanksgiving" in 1621 was a feast that included lobster, seal, and swan for a group of about 90 Native Americans (Wampanoag tribesman) and 50 pilgrims? Given this, plus the fact that November is Alaska Native Heritage Month, it seems fitting that we will be celebrating with the Pavva Inupiaq Dancers at a school assembly in our gym this coming Wednesday. And, don't forget that it's not too late to bring in a frozen turkey, pie, or canned goods for our food drive which ends also on Wednesday, November 27th.
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Psychologists tell us that being grateful for what we already have helps us focus on the positive, and improves our overall outlook on life. So on that note, I wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
John Fink
Interim Principal
Pictures from Last Week (click to enlarge)
NPHS Nordic Skiers
Lunch Bites
Holiday Cheer
Tobin Wrestling Tourney
More Lunch Bites!
Perfect Weekly Atten-dance
Two free movie tickets are given out at the end of each week for students with perfect weekly attendance. Congratulations to Nicole Knudson, this week's winner.
This Week: Nov 25 - Nov 30, 2019
•Regular School Day
Tue 26h: Per 1,SSP,2,L,4,5
• Wrestling vs Lathrop @ NPHS 6 pm
Wed 27th: Per 2,SSP,3,L,5,6
• SSP - Assembly Pavva Inupiaq Dancers
Thu 28th:
• Happy Thanksgiving, No School
Fri 29th:
• No School
Sat30th:
• No School Activities
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
Coming soon...
• Nov 27: Pavva Inupiaq Dancers SSP assembly Nov 27th
• Nov 28: Thanksgiving Holiday (no school Thursday and Friday)
• Dec 2 - 6: Spirit Week
• Dec 3: Band/Orchestra Concert Oehring Auditorium 7 pm
• Dec 4: Basketball practice begins
• Dec 6: Assembly
• Dec 16: Choir Concert Oehring Auditorium 7 pm
• Dec 18 - 20 Final Exams, early release days for students
• Dec 21 - Jan 5: Winter Break, No School
• Jan 6: Teacher Work Day, no school for students
• Jan 7: First Day of Second Semester
Email: john.fink@k12northstar.org
Website: https://www.k12northstar.org/northpoleH
Location: 601 NPHS Boulevard, North Pole, AK 99705, USA
Phone: (907) 488-3761
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthPoleHS/