MUSTANG MINUTE
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Greetings Mustangs,
What a great week to be a Mustang fan! The students and staff are excited over big athletic wins from the weekend and the spirit of Homecoming and Homecoming week has brought a new life to our halls. We hope you are able to celebrate victories big and small with us this week!
Congratulations to our students who were recognized this morning for their outstanding academic achievements. We are clearly living our mission as Mustangs to inspire students, excel academically and strengthen community.
Please note that we will begin bus service to and from CHS for our three week cohort beginning next Monday, October 3rd. During this time we will see a shift in traffic patterns. Please refer to our transportation maps for updated traffic flows October 3-21.
Sincerely,
Megan Hatswell
Principal-Chugiak High School
CHS Morning Drop Off with Busing: Please note that buses will have the priority of lane one closest to the curb
CONGRATULATIONS ACADEMIC AWARD WINNERS
Gas Cards- Round Two
ASD is offering gas card assistance for full time CHS students and families that are impacted by the bus shortages. Please fill out the google form linked here and our office will be in touch to distribute cards.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THIS FALL - DEADLINES APPROACHING!
HOMECOMING ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE for FRIDAY
The Homecoming Assembly will take place on Friday, September 30th with the school on a modified, AM activity schedule. See AJACENT bell schedule.
HOMECOMING 2022
Please take a few minutes and read below for all Homecoming information.
Spirit Week 26th-30th
Monday: America Monday-show your patriotic spirit and dress in red, white, and/or blue
Tuesday: Gucci v. Patagucci- Dress up (Gucci) or Dress down (Patagucci)
Wednesday: Celebrity Day-dress up as your favorite celebrity
Thursday: Rap, Rock, or Country- pick one of the music genres and dress up
Friday: Glow Day- Neon colors, bright colors, glitter, sparkles, pizzaz
Please remember that the ASD dress code still applies, and hats are only allowed during Spirit Week. If you have to ask yourself if your attire is appropriate for school, chances are it’s not and you shouldn’t wear it.
Assembly
The Homecoming Assembly will take place this Friday, September 30th with the school on a modified, AM activity schedule. See ABOVE FOR THE SCHEDULE.
Homecoming Court Winners
Students spent all last week voting and Student Government is excited to announce this year’s 2022 Homecoming Court.
Freshmen class Prince and Princess are Pusa Tufi and Petra Knox
Sophomore class Prince and Princess are Kade Williams and Emily Mullin
Junior class Prince and Princess are Semaj Walker and Carolyn Burrill
Senior class Princes and Princesses are Michaell Dunn, Andrew Gruszynski, Gabriel Gruszynski, Ozzy Rivera, Rotuma Tonu, Skylar Alexander, Addison Capozzi, Maria Girbacea, Megan Sutton, and Cassidy Williams.
The announcement of Senior Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during the halftime of the Tackle game on Friday, September 30th.
Congratulations to Court and thank you to all students who voted! Your voice matters!
Homecoming Dance
The Homecoming dance will take place on Saturday, October 1st from 8-11pm in the cafeteria of Chugiak High School. Tickets for the dance are now on sale during lunch at the Crossroads. Tickets will also be sold at the door the night of the dance. Tickets sold during lunch are $20 and tickets sold at the door will be $25. When you purchase your ticket at lunch there will be a raffle opportunity to win a free ticket. Details will be explained when you buy a ticket at lunch. Only cash and checks are accepted and checks need to be made out to: Chugiak High School Student Government. This is a semi-formal event (following ASD dress code) which means jeans and street shoes are not permitted. Becca’s Closet, in the library, has a collection of more formal attire in the event a student is in need. The cutoff time to enter the dance will be 9:30 pm and all cars/purses/persons are subject to be checked/searched by APD and security upon arrival. Once you leave the dance, you will not be permitted re-entry. Students will also need some form of identification to be allowed entrance. This can be a school ID, state-issued ID, or driver’s license.
Guest Passes for the Homecoming Dance
The Activities office is no longer accepting guest passes. If you turned one in and have not yet been contacted, please swing by the Activities office to verify. Guests must have some form of photo identification in order to get into the dance.
Dance Partners
Student Government is excited to be partnering with Blondies Espresso, Red’s Custom Baked Goods, and the Activities Office in selling yummy treats during the dance.
The Activities Office will be selling popcorn ($1) and water for ($2). Cash only.
Courtesy of your CHS Student Government, and at no charge to students, Red’s Custom Baked Goods will be providing 100 Vogue themed donuts. These will be first come first serve and individually wrapped.
Blondies Espresso will be selling CHS Italian Sodas and Lotus Energy drinks. Profits will go to CHS Student Government. Students will be able to pay using cash or card and will be able to choose from 12 oz-$3, 16 oz-$3.50, 24 oz- $5, and 32 oz-$7.75.
No outside food or drinks are allowed.
We hope everyone has a fantastic Homecoming week and we look forward to seeing everyone in their daily spirit wear, at the assembly, the Homecoming games, and dance this coming weekend.
Make Good Choices!
Erin Sullivan
Student Government
May 2023 AP Test Registration Information
Each AP test given in May will cost $97. The payment is due by Monday, October 31st. Beginning November 1, there will be a $40 late fee. Parents may pay online in Parent Connect or by cash or check in Ms. Prince's office at lunch or after school. Please see the AP Registration handout for instructions on how to register for the test.
Mr. Wartman and Mrs. Moffett, AP Coordinators
SENIOR PORTRAITS ARE DUE OCTOBER 15! ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT!
SENIOR INFORMATION
Seniors have all their senior info in one place this year. Please go to bit.ly/chsseniors2023 to complete the google form to get everything checked off your list in 15 minutes! Seniors will upload their senior portrait, choose their senior quote, complete a survey for more chances to be in the yearbook, and reserve their senior sweats. This should take about 10-15 minutes to complete if your student has their senior portrait saved on their device. Seniors must be logged into their ASD Google account in order to access the form. Sweat options range from $13-30 per item. We are happy to offer a variety of garment options this year!
This form is the only way to submit a senior portrait this year. Please do not have photographers or other individuals email or drop off photos for any reason-- they will likely get lost in the shuffle.
Senior Tribute Ad sales close December 1st. Please go to www.yearbookforever.com and choose "buy a personal ad" to reserve your space in the book! Prices range from $75-225. Complete your order by September 15 and use code EARLYSTANG at checkout for 10% off.
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Order your yearbook now at www.yearbookforever.com !
If you are still looking for your 2022 yearbook, we are looking for you! Please email handeland_mackenna if you have not picked up your 2022 yearbook and would like it placed at the front office for pick up M-F from 7-3. If you'd like it mailed, please complete the google form emailed to you on August 16. We hope to mail them in the next two weeks.
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors have extra chances to be in the yearbook, too! Please complete your class survey and upload a few photos/selfies for more chances to appear on your class pages.
Freshmen: bit.ly/chsfresh2023
Sophomores: bit.ly/chssoph2023
Juniors: bit.ly/chsjr2023
You must be logged into your ASD Google account to access this survey 🙂
SENIOR SWEATS!
Seniors can pre-order their sweats when completing their senior portrait and quote form at bit.ly/chsseniors2023
Prices range from $13-30 and come in a variety of options. Please complete the form and then drop cash or check made payable to CHS Student Gov to the activities office by October 14.
Alaska Safe Children’s Act
Chugiak High School will be teaching the Alaska Safe Children’s Act/ Personal Safety. Our teachers will present an age-appropriate lesson about personal body safety in a non-threatening way, along with the skills needed for self-protection. The focus of the lessons will be to empower students with the information and skills to protect themselves and seek help from the physical, psychological and emotional harm that can occur from abusive situations. These lessons are a part of the Anchorage School District’s plan to enact the Alaska Safe Children’s Act and will be handled in a sensitive, respectful manner.
Activities Update
Wrestling Starts This Wednesday! Get your Golden Tickets in the Activities Office!
Popcorn Fridays continue at lunchtime in the Activities Office. All proceeds are going to Homecoming Festivities!
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH
Free and Reduced-price (F&R) Meals have returned, which means families with students attending Chugiak must apply for F&R meal benefits this year. Please visit the Student Nutrition website (https://nutrition.asdk12.org) for more information and to complete an online application. The website includes instructions to help parents complete the online application.
STUDENT ACCIDENT AND 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.
The new Voluntary Student Accident Insurance Cover Letter can be found here,
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
ACTIVITIES HANDBOOK
THANK YOU TO OUR SCHOOL BUSINESS PARTNERS
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Chugiak High School
Website: asdk12.org/Chugiakhigh
Location: 16525 South Birchwood Loop Road, Chugiak, AK, USA
Phone: 907-742-3050
Twitter: @ChugiakHS