January 2014
Volume 1 Issue 2
SHAMAN NEWS
Our Theme for 2014:
I READ! I SUCCEED!
A Message from Mrs. E.
You’re going to be hearing a lot about our theme for 2014:
“I READ! I SUCCEED!” over the next year…and I’m very
excited to share all we have going on to improve the
reading abilities of our students.
First off, we have two brand new intervention
curriculums being used in fourth through tenth grade:
Language ! which specifically helps second-language
learners develop vocabulary and reading skills in English;
and Read 180, an engaging individualized program with
a computer component and small group attention.
Next, stop by and see our beautiful new library expand!
We have received over $5000 in new books and a
stunning circulation desk, along with a new checkout
system. Books are being catalogued and organized in new
student-friendly ways so everyone can easily find what
interests them at their reading level.
BOOK BUDDY BAGS:
A NEW HOME-SCHOOL READING PROGRAM
On Monday, January 14th, you will see excited students in
grades K-3 bringing home a clear plastic “folder” that
contains a brand new book, a reading “contract” and a
small assignment packet. These are to be completed
throughout the week, and then brought back on
Thursdays, so a different book can be put in the folder for
the following week!
AR – Students in grades 3-6 will continue to read, take
quizzes and earn points towards awards and prizes in the
Accelerated Reader Program.
Lots of other exciting events will be coming up to keep
our kids reading!
The VERY BEST
UpComing
Events
1/6 Teacher Work Day
1/7 School Resumes
1/8 BACK TO SCHOOL NITE:
I Read! I Succeed! Kick-Off
Bingo for Books and Nacho Bar
1/10 – BASKETBALL SEASON
[See page 3 for schedule.]
1/14 – PARENT-TEACHER
CONFERENCES 2-6 pm
ASB Meeting 7 pm
1/20 – No School (In-Service)
TWO FUN READING
CHALLENGES:
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Week –
Kick-off on Feb. 24th at 9:00 am.
IDITA-READ – Mar. 3-28
1 Minute = 1 Mile
Follow the mushers across the
trail and read for great prizes!
ATTENDANCE for Semeste
The VERY BEST ATTENDANCE for
Semester One – Jr./Sr. High:
The VERY BEST ATTENDANCE for
Semester One – Elementary:
Peter and Alberta Mathew
Great Attendance Semester One
Jr./Sr. High School:
Great Attendance Semester One
Elementary:
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
OCTOBER
Basketball Game
Schedule
(subject to change and weather
conditions)
NOVEMBER
1/10 Boys to Newtok
GIRLS HERE
Jr. High to Toksook
1/17 All Teams Out of the
Village (Boys at
Toksook; Girls at
Tununuk; Jr. High at
Newtok)
1/24 BOYS HERE
Girls to Toksook
Jr. High to Tununuk
DECEMBER
1/31 Boys & Girls to Chevak
Jr. High to Nightmute
2/7
Boys to Tununuk
Girls to Newtok
JR. HIGH HERE
2/21-22 ISLAND LEAGUE
TOURNAMENT HERE
3/6-7-8 District Tournament
in Bethel
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BACK TO SCHOOL
BINGO FOR BOOKS &
NACHO BAR Night
ASAA
Start 2014 off
right
with READING!
Requirements
Please join us on Wednesday,
January 8th at 6 pm for our
I READ! I SUCCEED! KICK-OFF
in the Cafeteria!
Grab a dinner of deluxe nachos
(make them your way!), then watch a
short presentation about our School
Improvement Plan, and the exciting
events and programs we have
coming up.
Then, stick around for a few fun
rounds of “Bingo for Books”!
New ATTENDANCE
Recognition – ASAA
We know that getting
everybody to school on time
Requiremets
every day isn’t always easy – but it IS the key to
learning and SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. So we want to
truly acknowledge the FAMILIES that work together
to get their children to school every day.
Starting in January - - If a student has PERFECT ATTENDANCE*
FOR ONE MONTH they will receive a
LARGE TAKE AND BAKE PIZZA.
If a student continues to have perfect
attendance* for a SECOND MONTH they
will receive a LARGE TAKE AND BAKE
PIZZA AND A WHOLE CHICKEN.
When they keep it up for a THIRD MONTH
they will receive a LARGE TAKE AND
BAKE PIZZA AND A WHOLE CHICKEN
AND A HAM!
PARENT/TEACHER
CONFERENCES
Please stop by the school on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14th
any time between 2 - 6 pm to
- Pick up Semester One’s report card
- Discuss any concerns with your child’s
teachers
- Update contact information
- Complete teacher and site
administrator input forms
And finally, if they have perfect attendance*
until the end of the year, they will receive a
LARGE TAKE AND BAKE PIZZA AND A
WHOLE CHICKEN AND A WHOLE HAM
AND A TURKEY!
That’s a LOT of food for your family!
If you don’t make it in January, don’t worry,
you can start fresh in February, or March, or
April!
Attendance will be acknowledged on the
following dates at a 9:00 am whole-school
assembly:
Friday, Feb. 14 for January
Friday, March 14 for February
Friday, April 18th for March
Friday, May 9th for April
*Perfect attendance – NO tardies or absences
except for school-sanctioned events.