December 5, 2025

Friday, December 5, 2025

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

Riley Dearborn (6th Grade)

"Riley is very cheerful and helpful. She stayed after class to help reset the tables in my room just to help me out." - Mrs. Phillips

Kannon Thompson (7th Grade)

"Kannon is our IT assistant in class. If students or I having trouble with our technology, Kannon is always ready to save the day! He is an expert and always willing to help." - Mrs. Bondarenko

North Priest (8th Grade)

"We love having North as our 4th period Office Aide! It can get busy during lunch time and North is always willing to jump in and help with whatever is needed. Thank you for all that you do for us, North!" - Front Office Staff

Winter Sport Registration is Officially Open!

Winter Sports:

XC-Skiing ⛷️

Girls Basketball ⛹️‍♀️

Wrestling 🤼

What is Needed:

Participation Form

Sports Physical

Sports Fee ($110) - These fees can be found in "Online Payments" drop-down menu in ParentConnect. You or your student are also able to bring cash/check to the Finance Office in the Front Office.

Activity Bus Form - If you live on JBER, we offer a bus that will transport students back to base after practice, Monday through Friday. The Activity Bus drops students off around 6:30pm at the Two Rivers Youth Center.

All paperwork can be turned into the Front Office or emailed to harmon_mary@asdk12.org.

*Practice for each sport will begin the week of January 5th. In order for your student to participate in practice, we will need all of the proper paperwork turned in by the first day of practice.*

Volleyball Schedule 🏐

As we get ready to wrap up the Volleyball season, see below for the remaining events:

12/6 - Saturday Jamboree

JV1 - Goldenview

JV2 - Romig

C4 & C5 - Mears

C2, C7, & C9 - Hanshew

*All events begin at 9:00am!

12/8 - V, JV2, C2, C4, at Gruening

12/9 - C5, C6, at Romig

12/9 - JV1, JV3, C1, C3, at Mirror Lake

*All events begin at 6:00pm!

12/13 - Saturday Jamboree

V - Mears

C1 & C6 - Hanshew

C3 & C8 - Gruening

*All events begin at 9:00am!

Holiday Concert Schedule 🎵

Band:

12/10 - Intermediate/Advanced/Jazz, MPR

12/11 - Beginning, Gym

Orchestra :

12/11 - Intermediate/Advanced, MPR

12/16 - Beginning, MPR

Choir:

12/17 - All Choir in MPR

*All performances will be at 7:00pm!

The end of 1st Semester and 2nd Quarter is near... and everyone has the ability to finish strong! 💪

The "Finish Line" Pep Talk

Acknowledge the Journey: "Look how far you've come! Remember last September? You've grown so much, learned new things, and handled big challenges. Give yourselves a pat on the back for that!"

The Power of the Final Push: "This isn't the time to slow down; it's the time to sprint to the finish line! Every assignment, every study session now builds towards that final success. Let's make these last few weeks awesome!"

Focus & Structure: "Make a plan! Break down big tasks. Find a quiet spot, put your phone on silent, and tackle things one by one. Routine helps you finish strong."

Celebrate Small Wins: "Finished a project? Great! Aced a quiz? Awesome! Acknowledge these moments. They fuel you for the next thing."

Believe in Yourself: "You're smarter, stronger, and more capable than you think. Trust your prep, stay positive, and know you can handle this."

Looking Ahead: "This ending is just the beginning of your next adventure, whether it's a relaxing break or the next grade level."

Let's end this semester on a high note!

Need assistance, contact a counselor:

6th Grade: Ms. Hart: hart_jennifer@asdk12.org

7th Grade: Ms. Johnson: johnson_amanda@asdk12.org

8th Grade: Mrs. Rotante: rotante_amyjo@asdk12.org

12/6 - Volleyball Jamboree (See schedule above!)

12/8 - Volleyball Meet (V, JV2, C2, C4), 6:00pm, Gruening Gym

12/9 - Volleyball Meet (C5 & C6), 6:00pm, Romig Middle School

12/9 - Volleyball Meet (JV1, JV3, C1, C3), 6:00pm, Mirror Lake Middle School

12/10 - Student Government Meeting, 8:30am

12/10 - Band Concert (Intermediate/Advanced/Jazz), 7:00pm, Gruening MPR

12/11 - Band Concert (Beginning), 7:00pm, Gruening Gym

12/11 - Orchestra Concert (Intermediate/Advanced), 7:00pm, Gruening Gym

12/13 - Debate Competition, 8:00am, Central Middle School

12/13 - Volleyball Tournament (See schedule above!)

12/16 - Orchestra Concert (Beginning), 7:00pm, Gruening MPR

12/17 - Choir Concert, 7:00pm, Gruening MPR

12/18 - Music Assembly & School Dance (More details to come!)

12/19 - No School for Students

Winter Break*: December 22nd - January 2nd 🎄

*First day back is Monday, January 5th!

Sports & Activities Practices:

Volleyball: Monday-Friday, 7:30-9:00am (V, JV, C1, C2), 4:15-5:45pm (C3, C4, C5, C6)

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, December 5, 2025

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

Riley Dearborn (6th Grade)

Kannon Thompson (7th Grade)

North Priest (8th Grade)

🎿 Winter Sport Registration - Now Open! 🏀 🎿 Winter Sport Registration - Now Open! 🏀

Winter Sport Registration is Officially Open!

🔌 Stay Plugged In 🔌 🔌 Stay Plugged In 🔌

Volleyball Schedule 🏐

Holiday Concert Schedule 🎵

💙 Counselor Corner 💙 💙 Counselor Corner 💙

The end of 1st Semester and 2nd Quarter is near... and everyone has the ability to finish strong! 💪

MAP Testing Make-Up Days : Next Monday (12/8) and Wednesday (12/9) MAP Testing Make-Up Days : Next Monday (12/8) and Wednesday (12/9)

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

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

Looking to Volunteer at Gruening?