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November Newsletter

AK REACH Academy 🦃

NovemberNewsletter AK REACH Academy 🦃
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Communicating gratitude is always important, but especially at Thanksgiving.


Here's a newsletter to get your child/children in the spirit.


Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!


Important Dates

November 13: PAC Meeting @ 3pm

November 28-29: Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

December 20: End of Semester 1, grade reports & work samples due

December 23- January 5: Christmas Break - No School

January 6: Work Day - No School

February 6-7: Inservice - No School

March 14: End of Quarter 3, grade reports & work samples due

March 17-21: Spring Break - No School

May 16: End of Semester 2, grade reports & work samples due

May 22: School Closes


Please review the District calendar and REACH Handbook at the bottom of the newsletter for important dates and information.


DATES TO REMEMBER From the REACH Handbook (REACH will use adopted AGSD District wide calendar)

December 20 - Semester 1 Ends. 2nd Quarter Grades, reports, and work samples are due

January 15th - Requests or Reimbursements due for Curriculum of Semester 2

January 31st - Reimbursement deadline for Semester 1

February 14th - Deadline for ILP changes for Semester 2

March 14th - End of 3rd Quarter. Grades, reports, and work samples are due

May 16th - 4th Quarter Grades, reports, and work samples are due. Reimbursements deadline for Semester 2. Semester 2 Ends

Getting Students in the Spirit Getting Students in the Spirit

Gratitude Activities for the Classroom

Gratitude Activities for the Classroom

Looking for some ways to bring gratitude into the classroom this Thanksgiving season? Here are some ideas to get you started.

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Speaking of Gratitude...
Here's a 5-minute film festival for your child/children on the theme of giving thanks & being grateful.
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"Vegetables are

A must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie."
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“Thanksgiving, man.

Not a good day to be my pants.”
- Kevin James
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"When asked if my cup

Is half-full or half-empty my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup." - Sam Lefkowitz

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Eligibility

Eligibility to be able to participate in AGSD sports for semester 2 will be based on grades and courses during semester 1.

Acellus Parent Login

To monitor your child’s course progress and ensure they stay on track for completion, create an Acellus Parent login at https://signin.acellus.com/sign-in/gold-key

Acellus Timeline

We have put together a timeline for Acellus students so you may monitor their progress and know where they need to be in order to complete their semester requirements in time. The percentages are expected as a minimum at the end of each week, and are as follows: (this does not mean you can’t go beyond - do as much as you would like). One semester courses are labeled as S1 for semester 1 or S2 for semester 2. Full year courses are labeled 24/25.


For semester 1 (S1) classes

Week ending November 2 - at least 66%

Week ending November 9 - at least 72%

Week ending November 16 - at least 78%

Week ending November 23 - at least 84%

Week ending November 30 - at least 90%

Week ending December 7 - at least 96%

Week ending December 14 - at least 100%

Week ending December 20 - at least 100% - End of Semester 1, grade reports & work samples due

Week ending December 28 - Christmas Break

Week ending January 4 - End of Christmas Break


For full year (24/25) classes

Week ending November 2 - at least 33%

Week ending November 9 - at least 36%

Week ending November 16 - at least 39%

Week ending November 23 - at least 42%

Week ending November 30 - at least 45%

Week ending December 7 - at least 48%

Week ending December 14 - at least 51%

Week ending December 20 - at least 51% - End of Semester 1, grade reports & work samples due

Week ending December 28 - Christmas Break

Week ending January 4 - End of Christmas Break

Week ending January 11- at least 54%

Week ending January 18 - at least 57%

Week ending January 25 - at least 60%

Week ending February 1 - at least 63%

Week ending February 8- at least 66%

Week ending February 15 - at least 69%

Week ending February 22 - at least 72%

Week ending March 1 - at least 75%

Week ending March 8 - at least 78%

Week ending March 14 - at least 80% - End of Quarter 3, grade reports & work samples due

Week ending March 22 - at least 83%

Week ending March 29 - at least 86%

Week ending April 5 - at least 89%

Week ending April 12- at least 92%

Week ending April 19 - at least 95%

Week ending April 26 - at least 98%

Week ending May 3 - at least 100%

Week ending May 10 - at least 100%

Week ending May 16 - End of Semester 2, grade reports & work samples due

Week ending May 22 - End of School Year - School Closes


Remember that these are set as guides to help you be successful. There may be weeks you do more or less - just remember that you need to be 100% by the end of semester 1 for 1 semester classes or 50% by the end of semester 1 for full year classes.


Thanks to everyone for all your efforts and keep up the hard work. Please let us know if you have any questions.

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Want to have your students do something for others?
Here's a very simple activity that works for any age group, and that will mean a lot to the folks who are on the receiving end.

ACT Test for Juniors & Seniors

The ACT test is scheduled to be given on Saturday, December 14th in Tok. The registration deadline is November 8th. Tad received fee waivers today for Juniors and Seniors that want to take this test. We will let him know if we need a fee waiver for any of our students. Tad is also available to sit down with students and help them fill out their registrations.


Please contact the office at nnorthway@agsd.us or 907-883-2591 if your Junior or Senior would like to take the ACT test.

REACH Office Hours

Monday: 8am- 4pm

Tuesday: 8am- 4pm

Wednesday: 8am- 4pm

Thursday: 8am- 12pm


REACH Office Phone 907-883-2591


Please email nnorthway@agsd.us outside of office hours

REACH Library Times for Checking Out Books

The Tok School Librarians available times for REACH students to check out books


Mondays & Tuesdays: 12:30-3:30

Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays: 2:30-3:30


Don't forget to thank the Tok School Librarian, Marlene Griffith, when you visit her!

REACH Student Study Support in the REACH Academy Office by appointment

Academic support provides students with additional help. REACH will be offering academic support times by appointment only on


Monday's from 1pm - 3pm

Wednesday's from 1pm - 3pm


Students must be accompanied by their parent/guardian during these study support times. Email nnorthway@agsd.us or call 907-883-2591 to schedule

REACH Resource Center!

Don’t forget to make the most of our resource center! We offer a variety of manipulatives, learning activities, games, and materials designed to support you in helping your students succeed.


Check back often to see our latest additions. We’re always updating and improving, so stop by and explore what’s new!


https://opac.libraryworld.com/opac/index.php


Library name is AK REACH Academy. No password is required to view the REACH Resource Center online.


REACH Resource Center Survey


Please complete this brief survey to help us make our resource center the best that it can be!

https://reachacademy.wufoo.com/forms/k1h0farv1wjasxn/

Get Your Thanksgiving Groove On!
With this fun intergenerational playlist, perfect for a chill classroom vibe or to accompany your holiday meal.
Thankful by The Juicebox Jukebox | 2021 Gratitude Appreciation Kids Songs Music Thanksgiving
Responsible for preparing a dish (or 20?)
Take a look at these side dish recipes! You're sure to find one that works for you.

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🗣 We value your feedback ✍🏽

AK REACH Academy wants to know what you think about your school. This brief survey has been designed to help us improve learning and working environments for students, families and staff. Please take this brief survey to provide your candid opinions about academics, resources, and the program. Your answers are confidential and anonymous.


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Tok School Sports Tok School Sports

High School Wrestling (subject to changes)

11/1 - 11/2: Mountain City (Anchorage)

11/8 - 11/9: Bob Harcharek (Barrow)

11/15 - 11/16: Lancer Smith Memorial (Wasilla)

12/6 - 12/7: Scott Johnson Memorial (Tok)

12/13 - 12/14: Regionals @ Hutch (Fairbanks)

12/20 - 12/21: Alaska State Wrestling (Anchorage)

High School Volleyball (subject to changes)

11/7: Tok @ Tri-Valley (Conference Match)

11/8 - 11/9: Tok @ Tri-Valley Tourney
11/22 - 11/23: HSVB Regionals @ Tri-Valley

Junior High Basketball (subject to changes)

11/1 - 11/2: Tok @ Delta Tourney

11/8 - 11/9: Tok @ Valdez Tourney

High School Basketball (subject to changes)

12/4: First Practice

12/19: Tok @ Reddington

1/2 - 1/4: Tok @ Northway Tournament

1/10 - 1/11: Tok @ Cordova (Conference Games)

1/14: Tok @ Delta

1/24: Effie @ Tok (Conference Game)

1/25: Nenana @ Tok (Conference Game)

1/28: Tok @ Glennallen (Conference Game)

2/6 - 2/8: Tok @ Richard Fraser Tournament

2/13 - 2/15: Tok @ Ninilchik Tournament

2/21: Tok @ Effie
2/22: Tok @ Nenana
2/25: Tok @ Glennallen

3/8: Last regular season contest

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