MUSTANG MINUTE
october
October 10, 2022
Greetings Mustangs,
The countdown is on! Only two weeks until the end of the quarter. Mustangs, you got this! Continue to work with your teachers and focus on taking care of your academic responsibilities. Remember to be the best that you can be and to look at Q as the official gradebook.
You are invited to join us for Parent Teacher Conferences on October 27th. We look forward to meeting our Mustang parents and building relationships that help shape our students.
Sincerely,
Principal-Chugiak High School
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS NIGHT!
College and Career Readiness Night: November 2nd at 6pm in the CHS library. See presentations on the FAFSA and the financial aid process, the Division of Vocational Rehab, and NCAA/NAIA requirements. Come talk to reps from local Alaskan organizations such as UAA, UAF, APU, Alaska Laborers, IBEW, Plumbers & Steamfitters, and military recruiters. ALL GRADES WELCOME!
Wednesday, Nov 2, 2022, 06:00 PM
Chugiak High School, South Birchwood Loop Road
Parent Teacher Student Communications Organization (PTSCO) TOMORROW NIGHT!
PTSO MEETING
October 11th, 6:30pm @ 12330 Old Glenn Hwy, Unit 7A, Teal Sky Heller Realty Office.
It’s time to get the CHS Parent-Teacher-Student Organization off the ground. Join us to brainstorm, network & coordinate.
WE NEED PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS !! Please contact Collette Thibodeau at clieberg77@yahoo.com if you have questions or need more information.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Girls Cross Country Running Team for Bringing Home the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!
Chugiak High School's Second Annual Fall Festival
Student Government is excited to announce CHS’s Second Fall Festival running October 17th - October 20th. Students will have the opportunity to participate in 3 fun events, including a Fall Fest Spirit Week. Please see below for more information about each event. Fliers will be posted around the school. Please see a student government representative or Sully (downstairs room 11) for more information.
Costume Contest
October 31st
On Monday, October 31th during lunch, all students can dress up in their costumes and participate in a costume contest. Judging will be conducted by faculty in the House 2 Commons. Students will be able to show off their costumes as well as view other students’ creative costume fun! Winners from each category will be announced at the end of the day and prizes can be collected immediately after school. Please see the flier next week for category details. When you arrive at the House 2 Commons, you’ll pick which category you are participating in. Any inappropriate costumes will be subject to disciplinary action, whether you are participating in the contest or not. Costume face masks and weapon-like props are not allowed.
Prizes- Mr. Kaleb will be providing 6 free drink coupons from the Stomping Ground coffee shop.
Cake Walk
October 18th
On Tuesday, October 18th, students will have the opportunity to participate in an hourly cake walk. During each passing period, and before the 2-minute bell, a song will be played while students find a number on the floor throughout the school to stand on. At the end of the song, at least 5 numbers will be called out over the announcements and if a student is standing on that number, they win a prize! Everyone is able to play and there is no purchase necessary! There will be at least 30 winners during this event!
Each winner will receive 3 cupcakes courtesy of our fabulous, Culinary teacher Mrs. Ditzler.
Boograms
October 20th
During lunch each day starting on Monday, October 17 through Thursday, October 20th, students will be able to purchase Boograms for their friends at The Crossroads. A Boogram is a Dum Dum Lollipop with white tissue paper covering them to look like little ghosts. Attached will be a little Fall/Halloween message that is either standard or personalized. Students can purchase bundles of 3 for $2, that would include a standard message, or for $5 students will have the option of adding a personalized note.
We can only accept cash or checks. Make checks payable to Chugiak High School Student Government.
Spirit Days
October 17th-October 20th
Monday 10/17: Monochrome Purple or Orange
Tuesday 10/18: It’s Fall Y’all (Flannels, Boots, Scarves, Gloves, Fall hats, etc.)
Wednesday 10/19: Pink Day (Breast Cancer Awareness)
Thursday 10/20: Denim Day (As much as you can)
ASD Dress Code still applies. If you think your outfit won’t work, it probably won't. Hats may only be worn during spirit week.
Make Good Choices.
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
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THIS FALL - DEADLINES APPROACHING!
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 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!
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.
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Order your yearbook now at www.yearbookforever.com !
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.
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
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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