2021- october 15 tiger tracks
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2021- October 15
CHARACTER BUILDING BLOCKS
Pg 1….………Principal Message
Pg 2………Calendar/Dress Code
Pg 3 ……………..Sponsor A Flag
Pg 4………….School Nurse News
Pg 4………..………….Music News
Pg 5….Amazon Smile Fundraiser
Pg 6……..….……PTA/ABC Boards
Pg 7……………………Reminders
Pg 8…Parent/Teacher Conferences
Pg 8……………….Picture Retakes
Pg 9 …..My Teacher Rocks Contest
Pg 10…………….……Join the PTA
Pg 11-12………Texas Roadhouse
Fundraising Event
Pg 13..Youth Alpine Ski Program
Pg 14-15……..Cell Phone Policy
Pg 16……Covid Links/ASD Links
Pg17.……Character Building Blocks
Tiger Tracks
Northern Lights ABC School Newsletter
Dear Parents,
Next week is our Parent Teacher Conference week. We will have 1/2 days on Wednesday and Thursday with dismissal at 11:45 am. This is a time for you and your child’s teacher to communicate about your child’s strengths and areas that need improvement. If you have not signed up for either an in-person conference or a Zoom conference, it’s not too late! Please contact your child’s teacher to schedule a time.
We have over 100 new students, not including our kindergarteners, to our school. I’d like to share a few reminders. We do not dress up in costumes for Halloween or have Halloween parties at school. Students need to come to school following the NLABC dress code.
This is also a good time to remind your child not to share candy with their classmates due to food and nut allergies. Please review this with your child. Our teachers will do the same, but we know kids can share before school and after school as well. Thank you for your help with this.
Next Tuesday will be a fun day here at NLABC! Junior Achievement of Alaska will be doing their traditional “JA in a Day” program in our classrooms. Thank you to the many volunteers who are willing to teach and help the students learn about our world, economy, and how to be an entrepreneur! This is a fun day for the kids as they get to learn many new concepts that will make them successful in the future.
That evening we have a fundraiser for our school. Texas Roadhouse on Old Seward will be hosting a fundraiser where you can dine in, or order take out and pick it up. When you show the flyer or photo on our Facebook page, we get 10% back. Please don’t forget to mention you are with NLABC!
Please be on the lookout for information coming out by the end of October regarding our traditional Thanksgiving Feast. Things will be different this year, but I am still planning on having the feast on a much smaller scale. It is important that we honor our school’s history and heritage.
Just a reminder there is no school on Friday, October 22nd.
Have a great weekend, Tammy Duff Principal
2021- October 15
10/15/21- No School- In-service Day10/19/21- Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser Night10/20/21- Parent/Teacher Conferences (students dismissed at 11:45am)10/21/21- Parent/Teacher Conferences (students dismissed at 11:45am)10/22/21- No School- In-service Day10/25/21- Volleyball Practice Begins (M-F after school until 4:30pm)10/26/21- Picture Retakes10/28/21- Academic Awards Assembly- Middle School (8:45am)10/29/21- Academic Awards Assembly- Intermediate (8:45am) & Primary (9:30am)11/1/21- Digital Tiger Reading Logs (due by the end of the school day 11/3/21)
See what upcoming events are happening at our school. Watch the school calender!
https://www.asdk12.org/Page/90
Please remember to watch the weather as we get closer to winter to make sure your child has the
appropriate gear for recess. https://www.asdk12.org/domain/5586
Winter Dress Code
2021- October 15
Back in January 2020 (before Covid hit), our school led a fundraising effort to purchase coffin-sized American flags. We came across a local news article where our local police and fire chaplains expressed the need of funds for them to purchase flags for our communities’ veterans and first responders. “After a death, the chaplains drape the body of a veteran or first responder with a flag to honor them as they leave a home or hospital.”
By doing this, we were able to demonstrate our spirit of giving which strongly supports NLABC’s character blocks of Patriotism, Generosity, Compassion, Courage, Respect, and Helpfulness.
We want to say thank you to the families and individuals who helped sponsor a flag. A special thanks goes to Seth Young, a middle school student, who went out and solicited 16 donations for the flags. Way to go Seth! Our wonderful PTA also ordered the flags and made labels on each flag to say who the flag was donated by. Again, thank you for helping us fulfill a community project of demonstrating good citizenship.
Our Sponsors
Sponsor A Flag
The Lommel Family
The Mead Family
Thomas Evanson
Mrs. Kaas’ Class
Adrian and Aaron Thomas
The McDaniel Family
The Muldoon Family
Glory Afieroho
The Alexander Family
Mrs. Navio’s Class
The Madarang Family
The Duff Family
Maddison Polsky
Jennifer Curtis
Esther Vargas
The Vesely Family
The Heinrich Family
The King Family
The Debenham Family
The Maglaquai Family
The Pantaleon Family
The Gaspard Family
The Peters Family
The Anderson/Luedde/Newbill Families
The Card Family
The True Family
The Pendley Family
NLABC Student Body
The Verley Family
The Barnett Family
Mrs. Collins
The Navio Family
The Burger Family
The Arts Family
The Sampaga Family
The Jesclard Family
The Clancey Family
The Santangelo Family
Mrs. Morris’ 2nd Grade
The Barrow Family
The Sakeagak Family
The Champion Family
The Strahl Family
The Young Family
The Leary Family
The Warner Family
The Jones Family
Mrs. Barnett’s 3rd Grade
The Thiel Family
The Sordahl Family
Terri Henry
Doug Ganke
Senator Mel Gillis
2021- October 15
https://www.anchoragecovidtest.org/
School Nurse News
K-5 Our students are doing a great job in their K-5 music classes. We are singing songs, playing instruments together, moving with the music and working on our music literacy skills. If you’d like, ask your Kindergartener about the song “Listen, Listen”, your 1st grader about “Autumn Leaves”, your 2nd grader about “Engine Engine,” your 4th grader about “Papaya” and your 5th grader about the song “Mango Walk.” And please welcome Christian Johnson as our new Wednesday music teacher for 3rd grade! Fifth grade students are eligible to audition for the city-wide Honor Choir with auditions at the beginning of November. Check with your 5th grade student for permission slips.
6th-8th Choir 6th grade choir is doing a great job on their solfege and literacy skills. Sixth grade students are eligible to audition for the city-wide Honor Choir with auditions at the beginning of November. Check with your 6th grade choir student for permission slips.
7th and 8th grade choir are making progress as well with vocal and literacy skills. What a great group! Talk to your student about Solo and Ensemble and if your student would like to participate, please return the permission slips for our before-school rehearsals starting in November. If you have questions, I’ll be at Middle School conferences and am happy to answer them.
If you have questions, you can reach me at [email protected]
And you can always find more information on our NLABC music website at https://sites.google.com/asdk12.net/nlabcmusic
Music News
2021- October 15
Thank you for
supporting
Northern Lights
ABC School!
BE SURE TO SHARE: WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AUNTS,
UNCLES, GRANDPARENTS, GRANDFRIENDS, AND BUSINESSES.
THEY DO NOT EVEN HAVE TO LIVE IN ALASKA! ANYONE WITH AN AMAZON ACCOUNT, CAN SIGNUP & HELP OUR
SCHOOL!
COMPUTER
1. Go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/92-0065531
2. Login using your existing Amazon account or register for a new account.
3. Under “Pick your own charitable organization” search for Northern Lights Elementary ABC PTA
4. Remember to buy your Amazon purchases through smile.amazon.com & NOT through the regular Amazon site.
5. It is helpful to create a bookmark or add to your favorites for a shortcut.
HELP NLABC EARN MONEY, JUST BY DOING WHAT YOU ALREADY DO!
SHOP ON AMAZON, JUST LINK YOUR ACCOUNT TO OUR SCHOOL & AMAZON GIVES
BACK 0.5% ON YOUR ELIGIBLE PURCHASES TO OUR SCHOOL!
AMAZON APP
1. Get the Amazon App either in the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
2. Open App & login to your existing Amazon account or register for a new account.
3. Simply tap on “AmazonSmile” within the Programs & Features menu or Settings and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Under “Pick your own charitable organization” search for Northern Lights Elementary ABC PTA.
5. Remember to renew your Amazon Smile twice a year when prompted by Amazon.
2021- October 15
OUR MISSION OF THE PTA IS TO BUILD A STRONGCOMMUNITY OF STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ANDFAMILIES AT NORTHERN LIGHTS ABC, WHILEHELPING ALL STUDENTS ACHIEVE THE BEST
POSSIBLE EDUCATION, FOCUSING ON NLABC'STRADITIONS AND FOUNDATIONAL VALUES. TOACHIEVE THIS GOAL, WE NEED SUPPORT FROM
ALL IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE FUNDRAISE TOSUPPORT OUR MISSION.TO SHOW A UNITED
FRONT, WE ASK YOU JOIN THE PTA & CONSIDERFILLING A BOARD POSITION.
NORTHERN LIGHTS ABCADVISORY BOARD
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NORTHERN LIGHTS ABCPTA & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS ABC ADVISORY BOARD?
NORTHERN LIGHTS ABCPTA BOARD
THE MISSION OF THE COMMITTEE IS TO UPHOLDTHE PHILOSOPHY OF THE ANCHORAGE BASIC
CURRICULUMAT NORTHERN LIGHTS ABC AS DEFINED IN THE
APPROVED PROGRAM PROPOSAL AND TOADVISE, CONSULT AND ASSIST THE SCHOOL'S
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ON MATTERS RELATINGTO THE NLABC PROGRAM.
HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS OFEXPERIENCE AT NLABC AND
UNDERSTAND THE PHILOSOPHY ANDHISTORY OF NLABC
HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR OFEXPERIENCE OF ACTIVELY
VOLUNTEERING WITH OUR NLABC PTAWHO WE SUPPORT
1 -2 YEAR COMMITMENT
COMMITMENT OF 2 HOURS AWEEK, MUST NOT MISS MORE
THAN 2 MEETINGS
HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR OFEXPERIENCE OF VOLUNTEERING
WITH OUR NLABC PTA
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTSECRETARY
*VICE PRESIDENT* OF THEFOLLOWING:
WAY & MEANS COORDINATORPUBLICITY & OUTREACH
COORDINATORCOMMUNICATIONS
MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES HISTORIAN
WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING PTA BOARD
POSITIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSOF ADVISORY BOARD
APPLICANTS
2021- October 15
We Need Noon Du*es We have immediate openings for noon du3es at NLABC. You would work for approximately 2 hours a day with the students in the lunch room and outside. The hours are 10:50am-12:50 pm. If you can only help for a couple of days a week, we would appreciate it! Unfortunately, you cannot bring younger children with you for the posi3on. You can apply at www.asdk12.org and it is job # 9807 – Service Area Temporaries.
Lo-ery Reminder The ASD LoUery opens in January 2022 for the 2022-2023 school year. Please remember that you must s3ll enter the loUery for your student to be considered for sibling preference.
Reminder about Masks All students and adults entering the building must be wearing a mask. You will not be allowed into the building without a mask on.
Adults Entering the Building All adults entering the building MUST SIGN IN at the front office. If you are walking your student to their class (they should be able to do this independently now), you must sign in.
Hats Please remember to take off your hat or hood when you enter the building. Lost and Found If your student is missing something, please check the lost and found. Next week during parent/teacher conferences would be a good 3me to look for any missing items! We have quite a large collec3on of coats, hats and gloves.
Reminders
2021- October 15
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Middle SchoolMiddle School parent/teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 20th and Thursday, October 21st in the Multi-Purpose Room. The teachers will be set up at individual stations with a waiting area in the middle. You do not need to make an appointment. We ask that you please limit each conference to 5 minutes. Please see below for the schedule. Wednesday, October 20th: 12:15-3:00pmThursday, October 21st: 12:15-3:00pm AND 4-7pm
Grades K-6thThe conference scheduler is open. Conference dates are October 20th and 21st. We will have early dismissal both days at 11:45am. Here is the link to the scheduler:https://www.asdk12.org/conferencesYou can also access by the various ways below:ASD home page/Families Tab/Learning Section ASD Mobile App·ParentConnection/Quick Links
For Fall conferences the lunch schedule is as follows:
Grades K,1,2,3 Lunch @ 11:00amGrades 4,5,6,7,8 lunch @ 11:15am
School gets out at 11:45am on Wednesday, 10/20 and Thursday, 10/21 and NO school Friday, 10/22.
2021- October 15
Northern Smiles Orthodontics- Contest
2021- October 15
If you want to help build experiences, raise funds, and speak on the behalf of more than 600 kids, then the Northern Lights ABC PTA Board NEEDS YOU! Our MISSION is to enrich and maximize the educational experience of every NLABC student and consistently engage all members of the Northern Lights ABC family through Socializing, Fundraising, Supporting and Advocating.
BE INVOLVED. BE ACTIVE. BE THE DIFFERENCE. BE PART OF OUR PTA!
NORTHERN LIGHTS ABC PTA BOARD
WE ALSO NEED TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: • EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT • SECRETARY • VP - VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR • VP - WAYS & MEANS
(FUNDRAISING) • VP - PROGRAMS & EVENTS
• VP - ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR • VP - MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR • VP - PUBLICITY AND OUTREACH
BUSINESS COORDINATOR • VP - COMMUNICATIONS • VP - HISTORIAN
IF YOU CAN HELP MAKE OUR SCHOOL GREAT, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION
2021- October 15
10%Dona tion Nightfor Northern Lights ABC School.Present this flyer at the Anchorage
(Old Seward Hwy) location andTexas Roadhouse will donate 10% of
your total food purchases toNorthern Lights ABC School!
907-336-74279001 Old Seward Highway
Anchorage, AK
FundraisingI Support J
Northern Lights ABCSchool
Tuesda y, October 194PM-9PM
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Step 2: Pick Your Salad: Caesar OR House*
*Dressing: Ranch Bleu Cheese Honey Mustard Italian
Step 1: Pick a Protein: BBQ Pulled Pork - $39.99
BBQ Chicken - $39.99 Chicken Critters - $39.99
Beef Tips - $47.99 *Cooked to Medium Only
Sirloin - $49.99 *Cooked to Medium Only
BBQ Ribs - $59.99
TELL your To Go Specialist you are here for the fundraiser & 10% of your total food order will be donated back to
Northern Lights ABC School!
Northern Lights ABC ** Tuesday, October 19th **
** FEEDS 4 ** 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm ** FEEDS 4 **
TO GO Family Pack Specials
Step 3: Pick 2 Sides: Corn Mashed Potatoes*
Green Beans Rice Steak Fries* Chili *Loaded toppings +$1.99 per side (Cheddar & Bacon Bits)
Step 4: Add a Beverage: ½ Gallon Iced Tea + $2.99 ½ Gallon Sweet Tea + $2.99 ½ Gallon Lemonade + $2.99
ADD a Flavor for $1.00 more! Strawberry, Raspberry or Peach
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AO NO. 2019 51(S), AS AMENDED MUNI.ORG/ASSEMBLY
NO CELLPHONES INSCHOOL ZONESFACTSHEET*A new ordinance (law) passed by the Anchorage Assembly on June 20, 2019 makes it unlawful for a driver of any vehicle to talk on a mobile communication device while driving a vehicle within an active school zone or on school grounds, unless the vehicle is stopped or a hands-free device is used.
1 PURPOSE OF THE LAW
Student safety is extremely important. Distracted driving is dangerous. Talking on a cell phone or mobile communication device is distracted driving and jeopardizes student safety in designated school zones.
2 TERMS USED IN THE NEW LAW
A mobile communication device is a cellular phone, smart phone, personal data assistant, wireless tablet, computer, or any similar device used for voice or visual communication. An active school zone is a school zone with signage between 6:00 a.m.
and 9:00 p.m. and where the maximum speed is 25 miles per hour or less on the streets permanently or due to a temporary speed reduction
indicated by flashing school zone lights. A hands-free device is a phone with speaker capability, an attachment, or other piece of equipment that allows the use of the device without either of the operator’s hands.
THERE ARE SOME EXCEPTIONS IN THE LAW 3
A vehicle is stopped OR a mobile communication device is used with a hands-free device. A mobile communication device is used to dial 911 and make an emergency call. An operator of an authorized emergency vehicle is using a mobile communication device while acting in an official capacity.
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*This fact sheet is provided as a courtesy to the public to highlight provisions of the law; it is not the
law. For specific details of the law and the requirements or prohibitions in the law, please refer to
the text of the ordinance (AO No. 2019-51(S)am) or Anchorage Municipal Code section 9.28.055.
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AO NO. 2019 51(S), AS AMENDED MUNI.ORG/ASSEMBLY
NO CELL PHONESIN SCHOOL ZONESFACTSHEET(CONT.)
CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS
A $500 fine, or A class A misdemeanor if a person's driving causes physical injury or death to another person.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Why isn’t talking on cell phones banned while driving everywhere in Alaska? The State of Alaska has preempted Anchorage’s right to ban talking on a cell phone while driving, but reading or typing a text message while driving is prohibited statewide. Can I call my student when I’m there to pick them up? Yes, if your car is stopped, then you can call your student on your cell phone. Or, you may call your student on a hands-free device.
Do these rules apply only when the school zone lights are flashing? No! Most schools don’t have flashing lights. These rules apply in an active school zone, where the speed limit is 25 mph or less, even if temporarily indicated by the flashing lights, and is designated by the signs posted that say “School Zone”. If the speed limit is never reduced to 25 mph or less, the street is not in an active school zone and the rules don’t apply even if there are signs. How can I be sure if I am in a place where I can legally use my cell phone? If you are unsure, don’t use your cell phone! Pull over, stop, and use your cell phone when you are not driving.
Reviewed by the Municipality of Anchorage Legal Department
If you have additional questions, your Assembly Member's contact information may be found at www.Muni.org/Assembly.
2021- October 15
COVID-19 LINKS
Trusted Official Websites to stay informed about COVID-19:
CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention
WHO World Health Organization
DHSS State Department of Health and Social Sevices
ANCHORAGE. Municipality of Anchorage
ASD COMMUNICATIONNote: Always check your email and text messages
Anchorage School District: ASD Homepage
Northern Lights ABC School: NLABC Homepage
Northern Lights ABC Facebook: NLABC Official Facebook
• 0410 Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities The School Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, good faith reporting to the board on a matter of public concern, or any other unlawful consideration. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all District activities.
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Character Building Blocks
Friendship Responsibility
Respect Perseverance
Patriotism Generosity
Compassion Tolerance
Courage Honesty
Self-Discipline Humility
Self-Confidence Work
Independence Helpfulness
Sportsmanship Loyalty
October 2021
RESPECT- Esteem, Courtesy, Revere, Honor
RESPONSIBILITY- Duty, Reliability, Trustworthiness
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