May 8, 2026

Friday, May 8, 2026

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

Scarlet Seebold (6th Grade)

“Thank you, Scarlet, for being the most amazing peer mentor and friend by helping friends come in during lunch to make up work!” - Ms. Anania

Rose Goebel (7th Grade)

“Rose stayed late after class to give me some pointers on how her math teacher, Ms. Patton, had taught the class before her maternity leave.” - Mrs. Brown

Sloan Pletzer (8th Grade)

“Sloan is a is a great student, helper, and friend. He comes to class with a smile on his face, is always ready to learn, and is excited about math! (Especially when he gets to use 6-7!) Thanks for bringing humor and laughter to all of us, Sloan. You make the day better!” - Mrs. Gal

Join Us Next June to Explore the Great Barrier Reef & Beyond!

Join Mrs. Serfass and other students and families to Australia next June 1-10, 2027! We will have a meeting for interested parents/students on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:00pm in the library to give you all the details.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Dana Serfass.

Join Us Next Year to Washington DC & New York City!

We will have a meeting for interested parents/students on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:45pm in the library to give you all the details.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Michelle Foss & Katie Barringer.

If your student is NOT returning to ASD after this school year, make sure you read this!

If your student is NOT returning to ASD next year, whether because you're moving out of state or your student is transferring to a different school district in Alaska, here are two important steps to know:

Step 1: Notify Mrs. Christina! Mrs. Christina, our Registrar, will be able to provide you with the withdrawal process to ensure a smooth transition.

Step 2: Prepare your student to turn in their Chromebook at the end of the school year.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Christina Kelly at 907-742-3609 or by email at kelly_christina@asdk12.org.

Request Records: https://anchorageak.scriborder.com/

🐦 Wildlife Awareness 🪶

This week at Gruening, we had a visitor in the form of a Spruce Grouse. Our office staff have been in touch with the Bird Treatment and Learning Center. They have asked us to please let it be. During this time of year, animals wake and start nesting, and it is believed that is what our friend is doing

5/11 - All School Music Assembly

5/11 - Choir Concert, Gruening MPR, 7:00pm

5/13 - Choir Field Trip

5/13 - Australia Parent Meeting, Library, 6:00pm

5/13 - DC/NY Parent Meeting, Library, 6:45pm

5/13 - Band Concert (Intermediate & Advanced), Gruening MPR, 7:00pm

5/14 - Band Concert (Beginner), Gruening MPR, 7:00pm

Activity Schedule:

Softball: Every other Monday, and every Tuesday and Friday, 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

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.

Friday, May 8, 2026

🌞 SUMMER BREAK COUNTDOWN: 9 DAYS! 🌴 🌞 SUMMER BREAK COUNTDOWN: 9 DAYS! 🌴

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

Scarlet Seebold (6th Grade)

Rose Goebel (7th Grade)

Sloan Pletzer (8th Grade)

🐟 Australia Trip 2027 🐢 🐟 Australia Trip 2027 🐢

Join Us Next June to Explore the Great Barrier Reef & Beyond!

🗽 DC/NY Trip 2027 🌸 🗽 DC/NY Trip 2027 🌸

Join Us Next Year to Washington DC & New York City!

🛫 Leaving ASD at the End of the Year? 🛫 🛫 Leaving ASD at the End of the Year? 🛫

If your student is NOT returning to ASD after this school year, make sure you read this!

💙 Counselor Corner 💙 💙 Counselor Corner 💙

🐦 Wildlife Awareness 🪶

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

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

Looking to Volunteer at Gruening?