November Newsletter
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Communicating gratitude is always important, but especially at Thanksgiving.
Here's a newsletter to get your child/children in the spirit.
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Important Dates
November 13: PAC Meeting @ 3pm
November 28-29: Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
December 20: End of Semester 1, grade reports & work samples due
December 23- January 5: Christmas Break - No School
January 6: Work Day - No School
February 6-7: Inservice - No School
March 14: End of Quarter 3, grade reports & work samples due
March 17-21: Spring Break - No School
May 16: End of Semester 2, grade reports & work samples due
May 22: School Closes
Please review the District calendar and REACH Handbook at the bottom of the newsletter for important dates and information.
DATES TO REMEMBER From the REACH Handbook (REACH will use adopted AGSD District wide calendar)
December 20 - Semester 1 Ends. 2nd Quarter Grades, reports, and work samples are due
January 15th - Requests or Reimbursements due for Curriculum of Semester 2
January 31st - Reimbursement deadline for Semester 1
February 14th - Deadline for ILP changes for Semester 2
March 14th - End of 3rd Quarter. Grades, reports, and work samples are due
May 16th - 4th Quarter Grades, reports, and work samples are due. Reimbursements deadline for Semester 2. Semester 2 Ends
Getting Students in the Spirit
"Vegetables are
- Jim Davis
“Thanksgiving, man.
- Kevin James
"When asked if my cup
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Eligibility
Eligibility to be able to participate in AGSD sports for semester 2 will be based on grades and courses during semester 1.
Acellus Parent Login
To monitor your child’s course progress and ensure they stay on track for completion, create an Acellus Parent login at https://signin.acellus.com/sign-in/gold-key
Acellus Timeline
We have put together a timeline for Acellus students so you may monitor their progress and know where they need to be in order to complete their semester requirements in time. The percentages are expected as a minimum at the end of each week, and are as follows: (this does not mean you can’t go beyond - do as much as you would like). One semester courses are labeled as S1 for semester 1 or S2 for semester 2. Full year courses are labeled 24/25.
For semester 1 (S1) classes
Week ending November 2 - at least 66%
Week ending November 9 - at least 72%
Week ending November 16 - at least 78%
Week ending November 23 - at least 84%
Week ending November 30 - at least 90%
Week ending December 7 - at least 96%
Week ending December 14 - at least 100%
Week ending December 20 - at least 100% - End of Semester 1, grade reports & work samples due
Week ending December 28 - Christmas Break
Week ending January 4 - End of Christmas Break
For full year (24/25) classes
Week ending November 2 - at least 33%
Week ending November 9 - at least 36%
Week ending November 16 - at least 39%
Week ending November 23 - at least 42%
Week ending November 30 - at least 45%
Week ending December 7 - at least 48%
Week ending December 14 - at least 51%
Week ending December 20 - at least 51% - End of Semester 1, grade reports & work samples due
Week ending December 28 - Christmas Break
Week ending January 4 - End of Christmas Break
Week ending January 11- at least 54%
Week ending January 18 - at least 57%
Week ending January 25 - at least 60%
Week ending February 1 - at least 63%
Week ending February 8- at least 66%
Week ending February 15 - at least 69%
Week ending February 22 - at least 72%
Week ending March 1 - at least 75%
Week ending March 8 - at least 78%
Week ending March 14 - at least 80% - End of Quarter 3, grade reports & work samples due
Week ending March 22 - at least 83%
Week ending March 29 - at least 86%
Week ending April 5 - at least 89%
Week ending April 12- at least 92%
Week ending April 19 - at least 95%
Week ending April 26 - at least 98%
Week ending May 3 - at least 100%
Week ending May 10 - at least 100%
Week ending May 16 - End of Semester 2, grade reports & work samples due
Week ending May 22 - End of School Year - School Closes
Remember that these are set as guides to help you be successful. There may be weeks you do more or less - just remember that you need to be 100% by the end of semester 1 for 1 semester classes or 50% by the end of semester 1 for full year classes.
Thanks to everyone for all your efforts and keep up the hard work. Please let us know if you have any questions.
eat, drink, and be merry
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ACT Test for Juniors & Seniors
The ACT test is scheduled to be given on Saturday, December 14th in Tok. The registration deadline is November 8th. Tad received fee waivers today for Juniors and Seniors that want to take this test. We will let him know if we need a fee waiver for any of our students. Tad is also available to sit down with students and help them fill out their registrations.
Please contact the office at nnorthway@agsd.us or 907-883-2591 if your Junior or Senior would like to take the ACT test.
REACH Office Hours
Monday: 8am- 4pm
Tuesday: 8am- 4pm
Wednesday: 8am- 4pm
Thursday: 8am- 12pm
REACH Office Phone 907-883-2591
Please email nnorthway@agsd.us outside of office hours
REACH Library Times for Checking Out Books
The Tok School Librarians available times for REACH students to check out books
Mondays & Tuesdays: 12:30-3:30
Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays: 2:30-3:30
Don't forget to thank the Tok School Librarian, Marlene Griffith, when you visit her!
REACH Student Study Support in the REACH Academy Office by appointment
Academic support provides students with additional help. REACH will be offering academic support times by appointment only on
Monday's from 1pm - 3pm
Wednesday's from 1pm - 3pm
Students must be accompanied by their parent/guardian during these study support times. Email nnorthway@agsd.us or call 907-883-2591 to schedule
REACH Resource Center!
Don’t forget to make the most of our resource center! We offer a variety of manipulatives, learning activities, games, and materials designed to support you in helping your students succeed.
Check back often to see our latest additions. We’re always updating and improving, so stop by and explore what’s new!
https://opac.libraryworld.com/opac/index.php
Library name is AK REACH Academy. No password is required to view the REACH Resource Center online.
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Tok School Sports
High School Wrestling (subject to changes)
11/1 - 11/2: Mountain City (Anchorage)
11/8 - 11/9: Bob Harcharek (Barrow)
11/15 - 11/16: Lancer Smith Memorial (Wasilla)
12/6 - 12/7: Scott Johnson Memorial (Tok)
12/13 - 12/14: Regionals @ Hutch (Fairbanks)
12/20 - 12/21: Alaska State Wrestling (Anchorage)
High School Volleyball (subject to changes)
11/7: Tok @ Tri-Valley (Conference Match)
11/8 - 11/9: Tok @ Tri-Valley Tourney
11/22 - 11/23: HSVB Regionals @ Tri-Valley
Junior High Basketball (subject to changes)
11/1 - 11/2: Tok @ Delta Tourney
11/8 - 11/9: Tok @ Valdez Tourney
High School Basketball (subject to changes)
12/4: First Practice
12/19: Tok @ Reddington
1/2 - 1/4: Tok @ Northway Tournament
1/10 - 1/11: Tok @ Cordova (Conference Games)
1/14: Tok @ Delta
1/24: Effie @ Tok (Conference Game)
1/25: Nenana @ Tok (Conference Game)
1/28: Tok @ Glennallen (Conference Game)
2/6 - 2/8: Tok @ Richard Fraser Tournament
2/13 - 2/15: Tok @ Ninilchik Tournament
2/21: Tok @ Effie
2/22: Tok @ Nenana
2/25: Tok @ Glennallen
3/8: Last regular season contest