Rilke Nachrichten - Edition 11
November 2nd - November 6th
11.2.26 - Vision Screenings (K-2 students)
11.3.26 - No School for Students - Election Day
11.4.26 - RSV Monthly Meeting - Library - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
11.6.26 - Kinoabend (Movie Night)
11.9.26 - School Picture Retake - MPR - 8:00 am - 11:00 am
11.10.26 - RSI Monthly Meeting - Conference Room - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
10.26.26 - 11.20.26 - Food and Coat Drive - Rilke Schule
11.10.26 - St. MartinsTag - Rilke Schule - 6:00 pm
11.11.26 - No School
This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Herr Hensley! Get to know one of the greatest music teachers in world!
How many years have you been in education?
I have spent 10 years in education.
What do you enjoy most about Rilke Schule?
I love how willing students are to step outside their comfort zones and try something challenging, different, or even a little strange when making music!
What is your dream vacation?
Germany during Oktoberfest!
What inspired you to become an educator?
I always loved my music classes in school and never wanted them to end!
My high school band director, Mr. Arms, was my first big inspiration. He had an amazing ability to help students take pride in themselves and feel confident in their abilities. He inspired me to pursue a degree in music education and become a band director.
Later, while working on my teaching certification in college, my mentor teacher, Ms. Vanderpool, introduced me to the Orff approach to music education and I was hooked!
What is your favorite children’s book and why?
Señor Don Gato, illustrated by John Manders! I love the artwork and the way the story and song are presented. Plus, it’s such a fun story to act out in music class!
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Time manipulation! Because there’s never enough time in the day! Being able to slow things down when life gets busy, or speed things up when needed, would be pretty handy.
We’re so lucky to have Herr Hensley at Rilke Schule. He inspires creativity, builds confidence, and encourages our students to explore music in unique ways!
On Monday, November 2 at 9:00 a.m., vision screenings will be conducted for all Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade students, in accordance with the State of Alaska statute and ASD Healthcare Services policy.
If your student does not pass their vision screening, Frau Adney will notify parents for further professional evaluation.
If your child wears glasses, please remember to send them to school with their glasses that day.
If you have any questions, please contact Frau Adney at adney_amanda@asdk12.org
The Rilke Schule D.C. Travel Club will be hosting the next Kinoabend (movie night) on November 6th from 5:30-8:00 for students and siblings (3+ and able to use the restroom with no assistance). This is a drop off only event and will help support their trip. Find event and ticket information using the link below!
Sankt Martinstag Volunteer Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/2026StMartinstag
Join the Rilke community for a lantern walk in celebration of Skt. Martinstag on November 10th at 6:00 pm.
We will gather at Rilke and walk together to honor the spirit of St. Martin. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate German culture while reminding us of the importance of kindness, generosity, and sharing with others.
A Coat and Food Drive will be held at Rilke Schule from Oct. 26th - Nov. 20th as a part of Skt. Martinstag and giving to those in need in our community. Donation bins can be found near the MPR.
Please find the upcoming Spring registration dates and Parent Teacher Conferences (PTC) office hours for clubs:
Spring Enrollment 2027
- Spring Club List Release - November 14th @ 5 pm
- Spring Club Registration (K-8) - November 22nd @ Noon - December 6th
- Spring Club Late Registration (K-8) -January 3rd @ Noon - January 17th
- Clubs are non-refundable after January 21st, 2027
Rilke Clubs Office Hours PTC 2026
Rilke Clubs management team will be available in the school lobby during parent teacher conferences on October 28th & October 29th from 9:00 - 10:00 am and 2:00 - 3:00 pm as an opportunity for students and families to connect with our wonderful after school clubs program. We look forward to seeing you there!
Respectfully,
Francheska Oleyer
Programs Director for Rilke Schule Inc.
Website: https://rilkeschuleinc.org/club-list/
Parent Dashboard: https://rsi.campmanagement.com/campers
Clubs Front Desk Phone: 907-917-9965
Admin Phone: 1-409-333-2582
RSI has developed a partnership with Fashion Pact, a local thrift store that gives back to the community. When customers donate or shop at Fashion Pact, you can choose to support RSI and 30% of a purchase goes directly to RSI. It’s an easy and meaningful way to give back while recycling gently used items or finding great treasures.
AK Christkindlmarkt: December 5th-6th, 2026 10am - 4pm Each Day.
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the market. This event is advertised to the public to attend, various levels of volunteering are needed to pull of an event that brings thousands of people to our school in one weekend.
Rilke Schule PTO hosts many vendors at our market, but we have a booth as well! We import handmade items from Germany-Nutcrackers, Arches, Ornaments, and more. We want to revamp our booth this year. With new shelving generously donated by the Griffo Family last year, we have a good foundation to make our booth even better! Are you a skilled merchandizer, do you enjoy handcrafting? This is your time to shine and volunteer to help construct our new booth design.
We also need inventory specialist to price out our imported items. All can be done at the school!
Please note, vendor applications have closed.
If you are interested in volunteering at Christkindlmartk please email rsvchristkindlmarkt@rilksculeverein.org
We appreciate all of the amazing time and energy our Rilke families and community members give to support our students and school! Every volunteer hour makes a difference.
If you’ve volunteered at Rilke Schule, please remember to log your volunteer hours online so we can keep an accurate record of our community’s incredible support.
Log your volunteer hours here:
https://rilkeschule.asdk12.org/families-overview/volunteering
Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and dedication with the Rilke community!
Rilke Schule is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic paraprofessional to join our team. This position offers a wonderful opportunity to support student learning, collaborate with educators, and contribute to a positive and engaging school environment.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about working with students and committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom experience. Responsibilities may include assisting teachers with instructional activities, supporting students’ academic and social development, and helping maintain a productive learning environment.
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please reach out to Herr Barr at barr_christopher@asdk12.org for more information.
2026-27 Yearbooks are available for preorder! If you order before October 31, you receive 10% off your order. Please go to: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1017471465354759 to preorder your yearbook.
This year, books will be shipped to your home after the end of the year and will include all end-of-year events including 8th grade graduation. Treering allows you to customize 2 pages of your child for free, with your own memories and photos to personalize your yearbook.
For any questions, please reach out to Frau Squier at squier_elaine@asdk12.org.
For last year's end of year event insert, there was an error in shipping and the inserts are still on the way. Once they arrive, they will be distributed at the end of school or can be picked up any time from the office.
Thank you for your patience!
Looking for more ways to get involved with the PTO?
Check out our website! https://www.rilkeschuleverein.com/
Rilke Schule Logo Wear: New for 2026-2027 school year
Rilke PTO will no longer sell Logo Wear in person. You can now order Rilke Logo Wear in two ways:
1. Alaska Serigraphics — Local Pickup
Order from Anchorage's locally owned print shop using the link below, then pick up your order in-store.
2. SquadLocker — Shipped to Your Door
Order online using the link below and have your Logo Wear shipped directly to you.
Order your new Logo Wear today! www.rilkeschuleverein.com/logo-wear
Looking for ways to get involved with the PTO? Check out our website! https://www.rilkeschuleverein.com/
- Please review the Rilke Schule Community/Family Handbook at: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1784238090/asdk12org/qem8z94wx8kovqtbhtsq/RilkeSchuleCommunity_FamilyHandbookdocx1.pdf
- We are in need of substitute teachers for this school year. Substitutes play a very important role to ensure a great learning environment while the classroom teacher is out. If you are interested, please click on the link: https://www.applitrack.com/asd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitutes
If you are interested in learning German or expand your student(s) German language learning experience, please click on the following link for SamstagsSchule information: https://samstagsschule.net/