Families,
I can't believe we are just a few weeks away from the end of the school year! We have several end of the year activities planned, one of which was our final Team Day held on Friday, May 3. A wonderful time was had by all!
As we look towards the end of the year, please take note the 4.0 Honors Recognition Breakfast is being held this Friday, May 10 @ 7:15 am. Please watch for an e-invite and an invitation being backpacked home for this invitation-only recognition event. Several families have inquired about a promotion ceremony/completion ceremony for the 8th graders. Unfortunately, this is not an event that will happen this year, however, based on community feedback this is an event we will consider adding next year as part of our redistricting and bringing our sixth graders to middle school.
Additional end of the year celebration events include, the 7th grade Kite Day on Friday, May 17 and on Wednesday, May 22, we will have our 8th Grade Bash. The Mears PTSA is looking for volunteers to make this event successful, please reach out to them if you are able to help and volunteer. In addition, we will host our annual spirit olympics in the gymnasium to bring this year to healthy and positive close for all Mears students.
All the best,
Principal Marquand
Team Echo:
English Language Arts: The last final assessment presentations were truly positive. Students designed informational presentations on Holocaust-related topics and presented them with an original speech related to their slideshow.
Currently, students are working on their final assessment writing and publishing an original podcast. Analyzing podcasts, researching topics, interviewing others, and script writing are the daily work. Next week, students will start recording and editing their work.
Social Studies:
We are looking for "We the People" judges for Tuesday May 14th (Regular Groups) and Thursday May 16th (Advanced Groups), in two sessions, 8:30-11:00 and 11:30 to 2:00.
We are looking for people (judges) who are in the law field, Ex -Social Studies teachers, government officials, or just Ordinary Joe's with understanding of the US Constitution. If you or someone else you know is interested, please let me know and I will be in touch with logistics.
As a judge they would only need to participate in one session, but are welcome to stay for both sessions, if available. All materials will be provided.
If you are interested in being a judge or learning more about the program, Feel free to email Nick Middleton at middleton_nick@asdk12.org
Science: Students will start presenting their progress on their Genius Hour projects on Wednesday, May 8.
Free bicycle helmets for children and teenagers are now available at the Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) stations. This safety program is a collaboration between Safe Kids Alaska, AFD, and the International Association of Firefighters Local 1264 with generous funding provided by the Children’s Miracle Network. To receive a helmet:
Kids/teens must be present so the helmet can be fitted and adjusted and
Supplies are limited to stock on hand
Although any child can receive a free helmet, this program is intended for those who might not otherwise be able to obtain a bike helmet. For more information, please contact Safe Kids Alaska at 907-212-3194 or safekidsak@providence.org.
Parent Pick-Up & Drop Off
The North Parking lot is used for Visitor Parking (15 minutes), Handicap Parking, and is our Staff Parking Lot. Please do not use this entrance and lot to drop off/pick-up your kids at the beginning and end of day. Please utilize the parent drop off/pick-up loop located on the east side of the building. Thank you!
Absent Notification Procedures
Jane Mears Middle School
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Email: marquand_carla@asdk12.org
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/mears
Location: 2700 West 100th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, USA
Phone: 907-742-6400