Alaska Native Cultural Charter

September

September 7 - Labor Day (No School)

September 8-18 - Fall MAP Testing Grades 3-8 Fall mClass Testing Grades K-3

September 14 - 18 - Quarter 1 Progress Reports sent home this week

September 14 - Maantua Monday

September 28 - Maantua Monday

September 30 - Orange Shirt Day

Waqaa, ANCCS families! The first two weeks have flown by as we get settled into our routines, new class communities, and new friends. We enjoyed our annual blueberry field trip, kicked off our attention on attendance, and began conversations on quigcikiq (showing respect). As the seasons begin to change toward fall, we're excited to see our new and returning students form connections and friendships in the classroom and beyond. If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding your student's learning or development, please do not hesitate to reach out to your student's teachers.

Every week, our students reflect on the Yup'ik Word of the Week as well as the Elder Wisdom for the week. This focus is shared during Yuuyaraq Gathering, our whole-school community gathering at 8:45 am each morning, and then is touched on throughout the day in each classroom's community circle and through connections to the academic curriculum.

Did you know: students who miss more than 10% of school are considered chronically absent? At ANCCS, we keep our eye on the goal of attending 90% or more of school days by celebrating attendance every 10 days. Every Maantua Monday, students who have attended at least 9 out of the previous 10 days will have their names entered into a drawing.

On our first Maantua Monday, will be September 14th. Postcards went home with students so they can keep track of their attendance at home.

After-school activities are starting September 1!

Permission slips went home last week for Soccer, Cross Country, and Flag Football.

Fall After-School Activities

Monday:Cross-Country Running (grades 1-8), 3:30 - 5:00 & Flag Football (grades 4-6) 3:45-5:00

Tuesday: Cross-Country Running (grades 1-8), 3:30 - 5:00 & Soccer (grades 3-6) 3:45-5:00

Wednesday: Flag Football (grades 4-6) 3:45-5:00

Thursday:Cross-Country Running (grades 1-8), 3:30 - 5:00 pm & Soccer (grades 3-6) 3:45-5:00

Please note: Students must have a signed permission slip in order to stay for any after-school activity. Students must be picked up promptly at the end of the activity. A parent or guardian will need to sign each student out; for safety, students may not be released as walkers from after-school activities.

Morning drop off - Please use the second entrance to the school, you will see staff in orange vests and cones put out. For safety reasons please make sure you are dropping off at the orange cones.

Afternoon dismissal - Students must be designated as either a walker or a car rider.

If you plan to pick up your child by car, please remain in the car-rider line. This process is faster and smoother than entering the building and requesting that your child be called down.

If you are unable to wait in the car-rider line, please register your child as a walker and arrange to meet them at the designated location.

Getting outside at recess is an important part of the student day. Not only are the fresh air and exercise at recess healthy for students' bodies, but play at recess is essential for students' social emotional development. In addition to friendships, students develop problem-solving skills, cooperation, and teamwork through play.

At ANCCS, we go outside rain, shine, or snow! Students go outside as long as it is above -10 degrees. Please ensure your student comes to school with the correct gear for the weather. Teachers may also request that a change of clothes be kept at school in each student's cubby.

Fall & Spring

* Warm Jacket

* Rain gear (jacket and pants)

* Rain boots

* Hat, gloves, or mittens (optional)

Winter

* Warm Coat

* Snow pants

* Winter boots

* Hat

* Gloves or mittens

If your child is in need of gear for recess, please reach out to your student's teacher or the front office (907-742-1370).

Student and staff safety continues to be one of our highest priorities. We will conduct our first Standard Response Protocol (SRP) drills on Tuesday, September 1. Throughout the school year, students and staff practice age-appropriate emergency procedures so everyone knows what to do during a variety of situations. These drills help students become familiar with procedures that may be used during medical emergencies, potential safety threats, earthquakes, and other emergency situations. Our goal is to build students' knowledge and confidence so they can follow adult directions and respond safely and appropriately during an emergency. Teachers and staff will support students throughout these drills and help them understand that practicing safety procedures is an important part of keeping our school community safe.

Every year, our teachers complete a universal social-emotional behavior screener (SAEBRS). This screener takes place 3 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring). The teacher rating will be completed outside of class time and will not disrupt learning. This screener will help our teachers strengthen classroom structures and help the school meet students’ social, emotional and behavioral needs. Please check in with Ms. Mukaabya, ANCCS Assistant Principal, if you have further questions or would like more information.

Thank you to our ANSEP friends who came and wrote inspiring and positive messages along with some amazing art work on the sidewalk while we were out picking blueberries!

Please take a few minutes to complete the ASD Volunteer application online. These applications must be completed annually and can take a few weeks for ASD to approve, so we encourage all parents and family members to complete an application now. That way, you will be approved and ready when an exciting field trip or volunteer opportunity comes up!

For more information on the ASD volunteer process, please visit: www.asdk12.org/volunteer