March 5, 2026

Thursday, March 5, 2026

It's been a great week to be a Colt!

Mason Toomey (6th Grade)

“Mason has awesome and respectful teamwork in class participation!” - Ms. Anania

Faith Mauldin (7th Grade)

“Faith always gives 100% in class. Her work is always of good quality and she is such a pleasant person to be around. She is a 'quiet giant' in my classes with a strong work ethic.” - Mrs. Foss

Catherine Thomas (8th Grade)

“Catherine does an outstanding job each day of being prepared, doing her best on class assignments, advocating when needed, and has the most amazing handwriting! Keep up the great work, Catherine, you are a rockstar!” - Mr. Clark

The first day of Track & Field practice will be Monday, March 16th!

What is Needed:

Participation Form

Sports Physical

Sports Fee ($110) - This fee can be found in the "Online Payments" drop-down menu in ParentConnect. If you have already paid for two other sports/activities, this fee will be free!

Activity Bus Form - If you live on JBER, we offer a bus that will transport students back to base after practice, Monday through Friday. The Activity Bus drops students off around 6:30pm at the Two Rivers Youth Center.

All paperwork can be turned into the Front Office or emailed to harmon_mary@asdk12.org.

In collaboration with the ASD, the Anchorage Sports Association is proud to offer girls' fastpitch softball to all Middle School students!

What is Needed:

Registration can be found on the Anchorage Sports Association website.

Sports Physical - Turned into the Front Office or emailed to Mrs. Mary at harmon_mary@asdk12.org.

*Softball is an outsourced sport, so registration, schedules, etc. can all be found on the ASA website.

Families can also send in photos if they have any from sports, field trips, etc. by sending them to this email: submit+GMSyrbk@edophotos.com.

If you have any questions, please email: cyr_rebecca@asdk12.org.

NJHS is in need of clean fleece material, either from large scraps of material not being used, from old blankets, or from those inexpensive holiday blankets sometimes sold at Fred Meyer.

We will be making no-sew beds for shelter animals as our next service project, so the material needs to be big enough for an animal.

We need any/all material donations by March 27th. They can be brought to the main office, or to Mrs. Limb's or Mrs. Foss's rooms

Thank you for helping us with this project!

Moving from Alaska and Need to Pre-Register Your Student? ✈️

Here is the link to request a copy of official school records. Once you click on the link, is a place for parents and a place for inbound schools to use for the request. It is FERPA and HIPPA complainant!

https://anchorageak.scriborder.com/

3/6 - 3/13 - Spring Break

3/17 - ERHS Counselor Visit for 8th Grade

3/18 - Team, Club, and Track & Field Pictures

Activity Schedule:

Track & Field: Monday-Friday, 4:15-5:45pm

Debate: Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00am, Thursdays, 4:15-5:45pm

Homework Help: Monday-Thursday, 4:15-5:45pm

D&D: Mondays, 4:15-4:45pm

Jazz Band: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30-9:15am

Yearbook: Every other Thursday from 4:15-5:45pm (Mar 5 & 19, Apr 2 & 9)

Looking to Volunteer at Gruening?

Any adults looking to volunteer at Gruening must go through the Volunteer Application process.

*This process must be completed for each school you are wanting to volunteer at. For more questions, email patterson_elizabeth@asdk12.org.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

🌞 No School Tomorrow or Next Week for Spring Break! 🌴 🌞 No School Tomorrow or Next Week for Spring Break! 🌴

⭐ STUDENTS OF THE WEEK ⭐ ⭐ STUDENTS OF THE WEEK ⭐

Mason Toomey (6th Grade)

Faith Mauldin (7th Grade)

Catherine Thomas (8th Grade)

🏅 Track & Field Registration - OPEN! 🏅 🏅 Track & Field Registration - OPEN! 🏅

The first day of Track & Field practice will be Monday, March 16th!

🥎 Softball Registration is Now Open! 🥎 🥎 Softball Registration is Now Open! 🥎

In collaboration with the ASD, the Anchorage Sports Association is proud to offer girls' fastpitch softball to all Middle School students!

🎉 It's Yearbook Time - Last Day for $25! 🎉 🎉 It's Yearbook Time - Last Day for $25! 🎉

🐺 ERHS 8th Grade Night 🐺 🐺 ERHS 8th Grade Night 🐺

🐶 NJHS Service Project 🐱 🐶 NJHS Service Project 🐱

💙 Counselor Corner 💙 💙 Counselor Corner 💙

Moving from Alaska and Need to Pre-Register Your Student? ✈️

Save The Date(s): Save The Date(s):

Have a Great Weekend! 🐎 Have a Great Weekend! 🐎

Looking to Volunteer at Gruening?