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March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026

Friday, March 27, 2026

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

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

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Avelyn Peterson (6th Grade)

“Avelyn is consistently hard-working, kind, and supportive in all of her classes. She always puts her best foot forward in what she does, from academics, to Drama, to volleyball.” - Ms. Anteau
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Mason Baker (7th Grade)

“Mason is a natural leader who shows others by example how kindness, coolness, and consistency can be a winning strategy for daily life at Gruening and beyond.” - Ms. Frisbie
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Isla McQuillan (8th Grade)

“Isla is a kind, accepting, powerful advocate for herself and others (even when she doesn't know them well). I appreciate her logical, unique, and beautiful character and know that she will go far in whatever she decides to do in life! Isla is a bright moment in every day!” - Ms. Gal

⭐ AK Star Testing - Next Week! ⭐ ⭐ AK Star Testing - Next Week! ⭐

AKScience and AKStar testing is upon us and we wanted to let our families know of the schedule change.

AKScience is only for our current 8th grade students only. This testing will be on April 2. Students will be testing in their Science classes. If they have Mr. Gustaveson will be testing in the am Periods 1-3. If they have Mrs. Serfass they will be testing in the pm Periods 5-7.


AKStar will be testing on April 7-8. On those days, we will be testing our Advisory classes and testing in the morning. On Tuesday, April 7, we will have a regular day, testing during Periods 1-3, and having Periods 4-7. On Wednesday, April 8, we will be having a flipped schedule, testing in the morning for Periods 7-5, and having Periods 4-1.


If you have any questions, please reach out to any of us. Stay tuned to the weekly newsletter for helpful tips for test taking. If you'd like to opt out, it needs to be done by March 31, 2026.

🐟 Australia Trip 2027 🐢 🐟 Australia Trip 2027 🐢

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, April 8, 2026, at 6:00pm in the library to give you all the details.

🛫 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!

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 withdraw 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/

💙 Counselor Corner 💙 💙 Counselor Corner 💙

🎉 Honor Roll Celebration 🎉 🎉 Honor Roll Celebration 🎉

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RSVP for Honor Roll Lunch!

🐎 Colt Round Up 🐎 🐎 Colt Round Up 🐎

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🍩 Donuts for Dandelions 🍩 🍩 Donuts for Dandelions 🍩

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RSVP for Donuts for Dandelions!

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

4/2 - AK Science Testing

4/3 - Honor Roll Celebration, During Lunch

4/7 - Colt Roundup, 6:00-7:30pm, Gruening Gym

4/7 - 4/8 - AK Star Testing

4/8 - Australia Parent/Student Meeting, 6:00pm, Library

4/9 - Track & Field Meet, 6:00pm, The Dome


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 (Apr 2 & 9)

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

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.

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