HomeBRIDGE

If you have not scheduled an ILP meeting to plan your student's academic year, please schedule with either Jess Kovach and Dave McKenna.

Use these links to schedule your meeting.

Jessie Kovach - ILP Meeting Options

Dave McKenna - ILP Meeting Options

The window for Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) testing is September 7 - 18. This is a state required standardized test used to assess foundational reading development for grades K through 3. This reading assessment will be held in person at the HomeBRIDGE office.

To schedule your student's DIBELS assessment contact:

Advisory Teacher Tara Kulbeth : email tara.kulbeth@juneauschools.org or call (907) 780 - 1900 ext5591

The Fall NWEA MAP Growth assessments will take place September 15 - 18, beginning each day at 9:00am - 12:00pm. Students may complete their MAP assessment in person at TMMS or online.

The assessment schedule for either is:

• Tuesday, September 15: Reading : 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Wednesday, September 16: Math : 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Thursday, September 17: Language : 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Friday, September 18: Make-up assessments : 9:00am - 12:00pm

If your student will be completing the MAP assessment from home, please read the NWEA MAP Growth Testing at Home Guide. The guide provides important information about accessing the testing session, helping your student get started, and maintaining a secure testing environment.

At Home Guide link is here.

Thank you for supporting your student's successful assessment experience!

Perseverance Theatre in partnership with Sealaska Heritage Institute will be presenting Act 1 of Kutulagaaw: The Tlingit-Russian Battles, the first Tlingit opera in recorded history. Based on historical facts and oral traditions this opera focuses on stories from the Tlingit-Russian War in Alaska (1802 and 1804). Singers, dancers, and musicians fill the stage performing a beautiful original score grounded in the Tlingit musical traditions.

This performance is free for students and one chaperone and will run approximately 80 minutes. Students MUST be accompanied by an adult, this is not a drop off event. There is a limited number of seats and reservations are required (see form link below--sign ups will close when max number is reached or Sept 9 at 9:00am).

When: Wednesday, September 16, 10:30am (Act 1 will be performed)

Where: Thunder Mountain Middle School Auditorium

Reservations required: Sign up at this link. Reservations close Sept 9 @ 9:00am or when the max # is reached. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

The University of Alaska is a HomeBRIDGE vendor. This means that the university can invoice HB directly and we will issue the payment, deducting it from a student's allotment. The student must have enough funds in their allotment to cover the course(s) desired. If not, the family is responsible for paying the university and may submit a request for reimbursement.

In order for this to happen, the course must be part of the student's ILP and approved by the advisory teacher.

Please fill out this form if you would like UA to invoice HomeBRIDGE directly for the Fall 2026 semester.

The form closes September 15.

Please use your students full Powerschool name in correspondence with HomeBRIDGE. With the addition of new staff members and all references to students in that format, it is easiest for staff to find the information you need if you include your student's name in that format.

Juneau Community Charter School invites all interested 6th - 8th grade students to participate on their cross country running team. It is open to HomeBRIDGE and Montessori students. Practice has started and is held weekdays at 3:00pm at the Dzantik'i Heeni Campus.

To sign up contact: Luis Fagalnifin or Corey Weiss

Juneau Police Department is offering a Pedestrian Safety course to all homeschool students.

When: Thursday, September 3, 10:00 am

Where: The IDEA Rainforest Room at the Jordan Creek Mall, Second Floor

Contact Kelly Polasky for information.

The TMMS Basketball Cheer program is open to all 7th and 8th grade students. Athletes must commit to a pro-team and pro-learning environment. The parent meeting and first practice is on Tuesday, September 8 from 5: - 7:00 pm. Players should come prepared to workout. A sports physical is required for this activity.

Program requirements are here.

To register create an account by clicking here.

Middle School retakes at TMMS are September 17 starting at 8:30

High School retakes at JDHS are September 29 starting at 7:30am

HomeBRIDGE code is 0544DYA

Please check with your neighborhood school if not listed below.

Auke Bay Elementary - September 15

Kaxdigoowu Héen Elementary - September 4

Mendenhall River Community School - September 17

Sayéik: Gastineau Community School - September 18

Sít’ Eetí Shaanáx - Glacier Valley Elementary - September 16

UAS is again offering Introduction to Heavy Duty Mechanics. Build real experience in this immersive introductory course. This is three college credits at no cost; preference given to high school juniors and seniors.

Class is Sept 21 - Dec 2, 2026 - Monday - Thursday: 8:00 - 9:20

Questions: contact Nate Dutton, JSD Career and Tech. Ed. Cooordinator

Registration for Eaglecrest Homeschool Lesson Program is available 8/26/26 through 12/4/26.

This is a 10 week lesson program - your choice of Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.

Lesson times are 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Students registered by Friday, December 4 can either pay in advance or have Eaglecrest invoice HomeBRIDGE directly. Funds will be deducted from the student's allotment.

Details are here.

Registration here.

The Juneau Skating Club's fall Learn-To-Skate program is starting soon!

Basic Skills classes are offered for all ages. Classes include: Snowplow Sam (ages 4 & 5), Basic Skills (ages 6-17), Advanced Basic Skills, Adult Basic Skills (ages 18+)

Classes start August 31

More info and registration here.

More info contact: registrar@juneauskatingclub.org

Juneau Alaska Music Matters (JAMM) is hiring High School Teaching Assistants for the after school clubs.

When: Mon-Thurs between 2:00 - 4:40 pm working 2 - 6 hours per week.

What: This is a paid position with additional tuition assistance for the high school student's own music lessons.

More details and an application found at the JAMM website.

Plant a Seed, Read: Summer reading program (all ages)

Various days and times: Historic Walking Tours

Current exhibits: Critter Trek and Slow Beauty

Tours of the AK State Capitol Building: Weekdays 1:30pm and 3:00pm (Free)

Exhibits:

Raven Comes Full Circle: Ends October 17

Alaska Positive Exhibit: Ends December 30

The Spirit of Independence: Ends December 31

Every Friday: Noon Organ Concerts: 12:00 - 1:00pm

Saturday, September 19, starting at 10:00am - Discover Eaglecrest Day

Wednesday, September 30 - Season Pass Tier I pricing ends

HomeBRIDGE Site Council meetings are the fourth Monday of the month (with exceptions for holidays)

Meetings are at 5:00pm in the HB office - Room D215 at TMMS

Next Meeting: September 28

Upcoming meetings:

October 26

November 23

January 25

February 22

March 29 * (to accommodate spring break)

April 26

May 24

If your student is not registered in Brightways for the 26-27 school year and the JSD re-enrollment filled out, your student's allotment cannot be used.

If your student leaves HomeBRIDGE prior to the end of October, the family is responsible for repaying any allotment charges.

Contact Leslie with questions.