HomeBRIDGE

Meet HomeBRIDGE Advisory Teachers, Principal, and staff. Snacks will be available. Learn how about allotments and how to submit reimbursement requests. Did you know the home internet and gym memberships are reimbursable; there are limitations, learn how to submit these. Tips will help move all your requests through the system faster.

When: Wednesday, Sept 23 - 5:30 - 6:30pm

Where: TMMS Library / HomeBRIDGE Office (Room D-215, TMMS)

Fourth and fifth grade students will have the opportunity to participate in Learn to Swim alongside other JSD students in grades 4 & 5 from Juneau Community Charter School.

Dates: Tuesdays - Fridays, September 29 - October 9

Times: 1:00 - 1:40 pm

Where: Dimond Park Pool, 3045 Dimond Park Loop

Advisory Teacher, Tara Kulbeth will be supervising and in attendance with HomeBRIDGE students during the swimming lessons.

Please fill out the permission slip and return it to HomeBRIDGE by September 25

Link to permission slip here.

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

T SSgt Austin Steen will be in the JDHS commons Monday, September 21, at lunch to share what the USAF can offer students after high school.

Where: JDHS Commons

When: Monday, September 21, lunch time

Recommended for juniors and seniors who want to understand the financial aid process, FAFSA and more. This presentation is offered once a year and is presented by the Alaska Commission on Post-secondary Education (ACPE) and the UAS Financial Aid Office.

Where: Google meet (link will be sent out before the event)

When: Tuesday, September 22 : 5:30 - 7:00pm

The window for Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) testing is September 7 - 18. This is a state required standardized test used to assess foundational reading development for grades K through 3. This reading assessment will be held in person at the HomeBRIDGE office.

To schedule your student's DIBELS assessment contact:

Advisory Teacher Tara Kulbeth : email tara.kulbeth@juneauschools.org or call (907) 780 - 1900 ext5591

The Fall NWEA MAP Growth assessments will take place September 15 - 18, beginning each day at 9:00am - 12:00pm. Students may complete their MAP assessment in person at TMMS or online.

The assessment schedule for either is:

• Tuesday, September 15: Reading : 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Wednesday, September 16: Math : 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Thursday, September 17: Language : 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Friday, September 18: Make-up assessments : 9:00am - 12:00pm

If your student will be completing the MAP assessment from home, please read the NWEA MAP Growth Testing at Home Guide. The guide provides important information about accessing the testing session, helping your student get started, and maintaining a secure testing environment.

At Home Guide link is here.

Thank you for supporting your student's successful assessment experience!

Parents of students that are enrolled both in HB and JDHS will not be able to see courses in PowerSchool in the app. This issue has been brought to PowerSchool’s attention. Parents can see both schools in the online PowerSchool portal. (If you turn your phone sideways it’s a bit easier)

The PowerSchool portal can be accessed from a link that is on each the JSD and the HomeBRIIDGE homepages. It is also here.

Juneau Homeschool running club open to all homeschool students and sponsored by IDEA is held on Tuesdays. This is not a drop-off event; guardian must be present. There is a one-time $20 fee for this event -- reimbursable with a receipt. Link to info here

Where: Dimond Park Field House

When: Sept 15 - Nov 10 : 3:00 - 4:00pm

Looking for something great to read or listen to? Sora is a free digital reading app available through the Juneau School District that gives students access to ebooks and audiobooks. Download the Sora app. Find the Juneau School District. Enter student log-in information. Here is the Sora link.

Information link here.

Middle School retakes at TMMS are September 17 starting at 8:30

High School retakes at JDHS are September 29 starting at 7:30am

HomeBRIDGE code is 0544DYA

Please check with your neighborhood school if not listed below.

Mendenhall River Community School - September 17

Sayéik: Gastineau Community School - September 18

Sít’ Eetí Shaanáx - Glacier Valley Elementary - September 16

UAS is again offering Introduction to Heavy Duty Mechanics. Build real experience in this immersive introductory course. This is three college credits at no cost; preference given to high school juniors and seniors.

Class is Sept 21 - Dec 2, 2026 - Monday - Thursday: 8:00 - 9:20

Questions: contact Nate Dutton, JSD Career and Tech. Ed. Cooordinator

Earn three college credits at no cost at UAS. This class is held at the Technical Education Center.

Information link here.

Learn your own 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.

Information link 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.

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

At TMMS: Perseverance Theatre presents Kutulagaaw: The Tlingit-Russian Battles

September 11 - 20 - 7:30pm, 4:00pm on Sundays

Saturday, September 19, starting at 10:00am - Discover Eaglecrest Day

Wednesday, September 30 - Season Pass Tier I pricing ends

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: September 28

Upcoming meetings:

October 26

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.