Panther Pride News
Jane Mears Middle School, Anchorage, AK
Friday, February 17, 2023
Mears Spelling Bee Champs
A special thanks to Ariana Aramburo from KTUU News for being the moderator for Mears.
Congratulations to all participants and good luck Maddie Eschbacher.
School Calendar: Upcoming Dates and Events
Important Dates Ahead
2/17/23: All School Dance 3:15 pm sponsored by SAB
2/20/23: President's Day (National Holiday) No School
2/21/23: Mears V Boys Basketball @ GVMS 6:30 p.m.
2/21/23: Mears JV Boys Basketball @ MMS 6:30 p.m.
2/22/23: Mears XC Ski Meet @ Service HS 5:30 pm
2/22/23 & 2/23/23: Snow Day Make Up - Full Day
2/24/23: Snow Day Make Up - Full Day
2/25/23: Basketball Jamboree check with Coaching Staff regarding times & locations
2/27 - 3/24 STAMP Testing World Language Students
2/28/23: Mears XC Ski Meet @ Bartlett HS 5:30 pm
2/28/23: Team Echo: DHS Tour 9:55 a.m. - 12:00 noon
3/1/23: Team Muir: DHS Tour 9:55 a.m. - 12:00 noon
3/2/23: Team Raven: DHS Tour 9:55 a.m. - 12:00 noon
3/3/23 - 5/8/23: Mears MS Track & Field
3/4/23: Basketball Jamboree check with Coaching Staff regarding times & locations
3/7/23: DHS 23/24 Freshman Class Scheduling @ MMS 9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
3/8/23: MMS Life Skills Class/Challenge Alaska FT
3/10/23: Teacher In-Service Day No School
3/10/23: Extended Day Make Up Time ENDS!!!
3/13 - 3/17 ASD Spring Break - No School
3/20/23: Students Return to School
3/20 - 4/14/23: Archery Unit Three
Staff Calendar
2/17/23: All School Dance 3:15 pm
2/20/23: President's Day (National Holiday) No School
2/22 & 2/23: Snow Day Make Up - Full Day
2/24/23: Snow Day Make Up - Full Day
2/27 - 3/24 STAMP Testing World Language Students
2/28/23: All Employee Staff Meeting 3:15 p.m.
2/28/23: Team Echo: DHS Tour 9:55 a.m. - 12:00 noon
3/1/23: Team Muir: DHS Tour 9:55 a.m. - 12:00 noon
3/2/23: Team Raven: DHS Tour 9:55 a.m. - 12:00 noon
3/3/23 - 5/8/23: Mears MS Track & Field
3/7/23: DHS 23/24 Freshman Class Scheduling @ MMS 9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
3/8/22: MMS Life Skills Class/Challenge Alaska FT
3/10/23: Teacher In-Service Day No School
3/10/23: Extended Day Make Up Time ENDS!!!
3/13 - 3/17 ASD Spring Break - No School
3/20/23: Students Return to School
3/20 - 4/14/23: Archery Unit Three
Mears Counseling Department Hosts Special Guest Speaker, Lonnie Ridgeway, Wednesday, Feb. 22
Mears 8th Graders are Invited: Dimond High Freshman Fair
Mears Families:
Dimond High School cordially invites Mears' 8th graders and their families to the Dimond Freshmen Fair. This occurs on Tuesday, February 28th from 6-7:30 PM at Dimond High School. During this exciting event, students will be able hear from all of the department chairs and many other staff about the exciting curricular and extracurricular offerings at Dimond High.
We look forward to seeing you at this fantastic opportunity!
Sincerely,
Dimond High School Administration
ASD Student Art Show Begins March 3
Mears Artists Will Be Featured
ASD/Mears Family Survey is Now Open
Mears Parents and Families are strongly encouraged to take ASD's annual School Climate and Connectedness Survey. Please use this opportunity to share your feedback so that Mears can continue its efforts to be the very best school possible. We value your experience and insights. Let's make sure all voices are heard.
Read What You Want Book Club
Tuesday, February 14th was the kick-off for the Read What You Want Book Club. We will meet every Tuesday, during lunch; everyone is welcome. We will talk about what everyone is currently reading, give suggestions to each other on what to read next, talk about favorite reads, themes, and whatever else we think up.
Fundraiser for Chitose, Japan Trip, Summer 2023
PTSA General Meeting Schedule: All Mears Community Members are Welcome -- Second Wednesday of each month @ 5:30pm via Zoom
Semester 2: Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 10
https://asdk12.zoom.us/j/94592593995?pwd=QVFMZUxkZUdnYzdWa0c1b0dkNC8wdz09
Meeting ID: 945 9259 3995
Passcode: 854629
Join Team PTSA: Volunteer Interest Form:
https://forms.gle/P8yYKMPSuwzPR2ZU8
Please like and follow us on Facebook Mears Middle School PTSA for more information
Visit www.MearsPTSA.com for general information
To purchase Mears Gear (including gym clothes), visit the Mears Middle School Store
Yearbook is Now on Sale
Mears families can also order online by going to: ybpay.com using access code 13921123 (see the attachment). Please be certain to print and keep a copy of your receipt after completing and paying for the online purchase. Please do not wait to submit your yearbook order(s). Understand that orders made online after 11:59 p.m. on night of March 26, 2022 are not guaranteed a yearbook order. Questions? Please contact the Mears MS PTSA via email at: mearsms.ptsa@gmail.com
We are on Dena’ina Homeland
Mears Middle School acknowledges that we operate and gather on the traditional land of the Dena’ina Peoples and honor, with gratitude, the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations.
Email: backman_eric@asdk12.org
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/Domain/72
Location: 2700 West 100th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, USA
Phone: 907-742-6400