Newsletter
Partnering with Families to support all students
Partnering with Families to support all students.
THE MUSK OX NEWS
November 21, 2025
Hello From The Principal's Desk,
As we look forward to Thanksgiving next week, I want to take a moment to express how thankful I am to be working with your family as you pursue the educational goals that you have for your children. π§‘π I know that home schooling is not easy β it is a sacrifice of your time, talents, and skills β but it is one that will pay huge dividends for your children well into the future! ππ¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ I am also thankful to lead such a great team of educators and staff who work hard each day to bring Family Partnership to reality. πβ¨ I hope that each of you gets time to spend with your family and friends, and some time to reflect on the things that you are grateful for. ππ¦
In other news, with the office closed next week and testing in December, we will reschedule the Principal's Parley to January! π Look for an updated day and time for that event. π
Lastly, we are working closely with our programmers to make some additional adjustments to the update of the OLS before we roll it out. π₯οΈπ§ The current target date for the update is December 2nd; however, we will make a determination on the 1st if we will move forward. The main updates are in what you, as the parent, can see in the Goods and Services tab. You will be able to view the details of your reimbursement submission, the date of the last uploaded item, the PRs sent to the district office, and notes from our reimbursement processors so that you can see what we still need. ππ This will add transparency around the reimbursement process. We just need to make sure the updates do not βbreakβ another part of our system. βοΈπ
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! π¦ππ
Daniel Cooley
Principal, FPCS
email: cooley_daniel@asdk12.org
phone: 742-3700
π£ UPDATED OLS COMING SOON!
Our new and improved OLS rollout has been delayed until December 2nd. π
Our web developers have been working hard to ensure a smooth transition, and to make sure everything runs perfectly, they need a little extra time. π»βοΈβ¨
Thank you for your patience and understanding! ππ
πΌ FPCS Requisition Department!
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Why We Recommend Requisitioning Amazon Purchases
We strongly encourage families to requisition any Amazon purchases they want to make. This helps speed up reimbursements β±οΈπ because Amazon requests are often the ones that get delayed and require extra documentation.
When FPCS orders it for you:
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Itβs delivered right to your door πβ¨
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Items are typically ordered within two days β³
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No waiting, no paperwork, and no worries about the 60-day deadline ππ
Let us take care of the ordering so you can focus on learning! ππ‘
π§ΎRequisition How-To
Submitting a requisition is the fastest way to get materials ordered for your student β and it helps speed up processing for everyone! π
Hereβs how to do it:
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Open your Student Packet. π
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Select your class by clicking the green pencil next to the course you want to add items to. βοΈ
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Choose what youβre requesting:
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Books / Supplies / Misc. Items πποΈ
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ASD-approved vendors ποΈ
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Field trip requests π
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A new window will open where you can enter:
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The vendor π·οΈ
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Select Requisition π
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Add item details π¦
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Tip: To make sure we order the exact item you want, include a direct link in the comments section! πβ¨
π Need More Help?
Check out our step-by-step PowerPoint guide on how to submit a requisition:
π£ National Honor Society Reminder!
Family Partnership is excited to be restarting our National Honor Society (NHS) Chapter this school year! The purpose of NHS is to encourage scholarship, service, leadership, and strong character among students.
This is a friendly reminder that NHS applications will open in January, after first semester.
Students must meet the following requirements to be invited to apply:
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π Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
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π€ At least 15 hours of documented volunteer service
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β Demonstrated leadership, character, and service
Now is the perfect time for students to focus on strong academics, volunteer in the community, and show leadership and positive character β all qualities recognized by NHS.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Karin Owens, FPCS NHS Student Advisor.
Weβre Getting Close β But We Need Your Help! π
Our goal is 1,147 food items π₯«, and we canβt reach it without you. Please send in your non-perishable donations and help us support families across our community. β€οΈπ
β¨ Girl Scout βGlitter, Gala, and Governanceβ Workshop! β¨
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Girl Scout Troop 436 invites all Girl Scouts β and anyone interested in becoming one β to a fun and inspiring morning of creativity, leadership, and community engagement! Attendance is limited to the first 100 students, and parents are welcome to attend free of charge.
π Saturday, November 22nd
π 10:00 AM β 12:00 PM
π Polaris Gym, 6200 Ashwood St, Anchorage
π΅ Cost: $5 per student
Activities include:
π Face painting with biodegradable glitter
π Glitter-themed photos & DIY picture frames
π Create your own roll-on perfume with natural decorations
π Learn about sustainability & microplastics
At 11:30, enjoy a snack and join a youth-led panel on leadership and civic engagement featuring special guests, including:
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, School Board Member Kelly Lessens, Representative Carolyn Hall, Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, and Senator Shelley Hughes! π
πͺ Plus β be among the first in Alaska to taste the brand-new Girl Scout cookie, Exploremores, a rocky-road-inspired sandwich cookie!
RSVP here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/bioglitterworkshop/
Contact: troop436mix@gmail.com
Be a part of Girl Scouts making change! π
π The FPCS Spelling Bee is back for 2026!
π The 2nd through 8th grade FPCS Spelling Bee will take place on
January 28 at 1:00 PM at FPCS.
π Please see the flyer for more information and to sign up.
π Feel free to sign up even if your child is on the fence about participating in the Bee!
πIXL PRIZES! πβ¨
Each time a student reaches 1,000 questions answered in IXL, they can stop by the office and choose a prize β no proof of 1,000 questions is required! π―β¨
If you have any questions, please contact Shelby Theriault at
theriault_shelby@asdk12.org