HomeBRIDGE

Quarterly progress reports and work samples for all students in grade Kinder - 8 are due at the end of each quarter. These should be uploaded to Brightways or submitted to the HomeBRIDGE office by the deadline. Theses reports for the basis of the student's grade school transcripts and are required each quarter for the student to remain in the HomeBRIDGE program.

It is the responsibility of the homeschooling parent/guardian to prepare these quarterly reports along with a narrative of their student's learning and to provide these to the advisory teacher.

Students and/or parents/guardians are responsible for submitting coursework and completion certificates to the advisory teacher each quarter.

Please refer to the HomeBRIDGE Handbook page 6 regarding progress reports.

How to submit progress reports

Don’t miss this exciting hands-on marine science experience for students grades 2 through 6 at DIPAC! During the visit students will participate in salmon dissection and exploration of aquariums and touch tanks. Students in grades 4 - 6 will have the opportunity to participate directly in the dissection, while grades 2 - 3 will observe and learn alongside their older peers.

Families must attend with their student for this special learning opportunity. This is a wonderful chance for students and families to explore marine life, ask questions, and experience hands-on science together!

We hope your family can join us for this exciting educational opportunity at DIPAC! Sign ups will be sent out next month.

Date: October 29

Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Sign up here

Reimbursement Requests covering expenses for fiscal quarter one (July-September) are due to the HomeBRIDGE office (or postmarked) by October 31. Please refer to the HomeBRIDGE Handbook pages 8-11 regarding reimbursements. Requests can be

• emailed to homebridge@juneauschools.org
• dropped off at the HB office (TMMS Room D-215) between 8:00am and 2:30pm
• mailed to HomeBRIDGE, 10014 Crazy Horse Dr., Juneau AK 99801 (postmarked by deadline)
• or (google users) submitted with this google form and title the document with:
• your student's (legal) lastname_firstname_Q1_Reimbursement

Be sure

• to use your student's legal (PowerSchool) name
• all receipts/invoices are complete and clear
• the request form is filled out in its entirety
• request is made for only what can be reimbursed
• all is submitted as one document
• title the document with: your student's (legal) lastname_firstname_Q1_Reimbursement

REMEMBER: Internet access is reimbursable (see the handbook for restrictions)

Check out this presentation about submitting requests.

If you have questions contact Leslie or email HomeBRIDGE

Earn college credit while still in high school! The University of Alaska (UAS) is sponsoring a dual enrollment info night. This workshop is designed to help you explore your interests, help you access resources, learn how to earn a Certificate or O.E. before you graduate and more. The University of Alaska is a HB vendor and courses costs can be deducted from allotments. Course credits also count toward your hight school diploma. Spring registration opens October 26; attend this session to help jump start your university journey.

When: Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Where: On Zoom! (link is no the info sheet)

Info is here

Questions: Jessica Dean (jedean@alaska.edu)

The Weston family (Cheyenne and Ezra pictured at Running Club) is excited to be starting their first year of homeschooling with HomeBRIDGE! Mom Carrie is loving the opportunity to spend more time with her children and be part of their everyday learning and adventures. Her children have enjoyed staying active through Running Club and Learn to Swim. They are especially excited about having more time to learn, explore, and experience the outdoors. As a family, the Westons are looking forward to all the fun, discovery, and memories this new homeschooling journey will bring! Welcome Westons; we are excited to get to know your family!

Is your student interested in playing college sports at the NCAA Division I or II level?

Core course requirements start at in 9th grade, so we want to make sure your student is on track. Please fill out this form:

NCAA Eligibility Survey

We are happy to share that MAPS assessment results are available for families to view through PowerSchool using your parent account. We encourage you to take a look at your child's results and celebrate their growth and progress! If you would like a copy of your child's MAPS report emailed to you, or you would like to meet to discuss the results, please reach out to Tara Kulbeth (tara.kulbeth@juneauschools.org).

Link to parent PowerSchool access.

Are you interested in an outdoor conservation career? The Alaska Professional Hunters Association is once again sponsoring their annual essay contest. Alaska youth ages 12 - 16 have the opportunity to share their love and appreciation for the wilderness and wildlife of Alaska. The contest is free to enter and the winner will enjoy a three day conservation-based introduction to the outdoors at the Ultima Thule Lodge and KUIU gear! Deadline to enter is October 31, 2026.

Essay contest details here.

Questions : Contact APHA.

Did you miss the Junior or Senior night presentations at JDHS? Ms. Knapp, College and Career Counselor at JDHS, shared valuable information about post-secondary planning--college, trade school, military service, or direct to workforce. Ms. Knapp is a wealth of knowledge and is happy to meet with HomeBRIDGE students.

Presentations from those info nights:

Junior Night slides

Junior Night recording

Senior Night slides

Senior Night recording

The 2027 yearbook is available for pre-order on the JDHS website. (https://sites.google.com/view/jdhs-yearbook-totem/buy-yearbook); everything yearbook related can be found on that website. Check it out first!

Also on the site are the important links SENIORS (and parents) should note:

• Senior Portraits: if using a professional photo: please upload ONE copy only that wiil replace the standard school photo.

Deadline to up load your senior portrait is December 1, 2026.

• Baby Photos: Please upload ONE copy of the baby photo to be used.

Deadline to up load your baby photo is November 1, 2026.

• Senior Shout Outs: this is for parents and families who want to purchase space in the YB to make an announcement or a shout out to their graduating senior.

Deadline to turn in a shoutout request is December 1, 2026.

Please do not email photos or shout outs; Everything must be submitted through the website.

The Juneau School District provides funding for all students to take a College- or Career-Readiness Assessment (CCRA). The approved career-readiness assessment is Workkeys; the approved college-readiness assessments are ACT or the SAT. Students choose which assessment best fits their post-secondary path.

JSD will pay for the administration of one CCRA per 11th grade student. Students may take the assessment during the scheduled school day(s) of administration. Students should use the selection form to choose the assessment they will take.

More information here

Selection form here

Contact your counselor if you have questions.

Learn basic boat maintenance. UAS is offering this class: introduction to outboard systems that need maintenance and upkeep for efficient operation--covers ignition, carburetion, power head, and lower unit systems, with an emphasis on preventative maintenance.

October 16, 17, 18.

Information link here.

Montessori School is extending a welcome to middle school students interested in playing basketball. The season runs from October 5 - through December 6 and practice is Mondays through Thursdays at the Dzantik'i Heeni Campus. There will be a tournament at the end of the season.

When: Mondays through Thursdays, October 5 - December 6 : 3:00 - 4:15pm

Where: Dzantik'i Heeni Campus

Info link here

Sign up/express interest here.

Registration for Eaglecrest Homeschool Lesson Program is available 8/26/26 through 12/4/26.

This is a 10 week lesson program - your choice of Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.

Lesson times are 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Students registered by Friday, December 4 can either pay in advance or have Eaglecrest invoice HomeBRIDGE directly. Funds will be deducted from the student's allotment.

Details are here.

Registration here.

Annual Bookmark Contest - ends October 15 - Info here

Thursday, October 8 through Saturday, October 10 at 7:30pm

Theatre in the Rough play: The Revolutionists : McPheters Hall

October 13 to 31 : Downtown Scavenger Hunt sponsored by the Downtown Business Assoc

October 31 - 2:00-6:00pm : Downtown Trick or Treating

Friday & Saturday, October 16 & 17 (also October 23 & 24) :

Haunted House 6:00-7:00pm Lights on, all ages; 7:00-9:00pm lights off, full scare - entry $5 (benefits Books 2 Boards program

Trunk or Treat (October 24) 4:30-6:00pm

Various days and times: Historic Walking Tours

Current exhibits: Critter Trek and Slow Beauty

Tours of the AK State Capitol Building: Weekdays 1:30pm and 3:00pm (Free)

Exhibits:

Raven Comes Full Circle: Ends October 17

Alaska Positive Exhibit: Ends December 30

The Spirit of Independence: Ends December 31

Every Friday: Noon Organ Concerts: 12:00 - 1:00pm

Friday, October 16, 7:00pm : Evening at Egan Lecture Series - Climate Change and High Altitude Agriculture: The Work That Plants Do

HomeBRIDGE Site Council meetings are the fourth Monday of the month (with exceptions for holidays)

Meetings are at 5:00pm in the HB office - Room D215 at TMMS

Next Meeting: October 26

Upcoming meetings:

November 23

January 25

February 22

March 29 * (to accommodate spring break)

April 26

May 24

If your student is not registered in Brightways for the 26-27 school year and the JSD re-enrollment filled out, your student's allotment cannot be used.

If your student leaves HomeBRIDGE prior to the end of October, the family is responsible for repaying any allotment charges.

Contact Leslie with questions.

The next progress report is due:

October 9, 2026

Future progress reports are due:

• The week of January 8, 2027

• The week of March 12, 2027

• The week of May 7, 2027

How to submit a progress report

Reimbursement requests are due every fiscal quarter. The next reimbursement request is due:

No later than

October 31, 2026

for any cost incurred between July 1 and September 30, 2026

Future requests are due:

• No later than January 31, 2027 for purchases made October - December, 2026

• No later than April 30, 2027 for purchases made January - March, 2027

• No later than June 30, 2027 for purchases made April - June, 2027

Please remember these dates are firm.

NOTE: reimbursement requests will not be processed if progress reports are not submitted.

How to submit a reimbursement request