Aquarian News

Aquarian is built on three foundational pillars: academic rigor, relationships, and engagement.

February

2/3- ACCESS Testing

2/3- PTO Meeting 5:30 in the Library

2/4- Strategic Planning Work Session 6:00-7:30

2/6 Science Fair

2/10- Rhya Principal for the Day

2/10- 5:45 APC Meeting

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2/14- Pizza Fundraiser

2/17- Presidents' Day- No School

2/21- 3rd Quarter ASAs End

2/25- Day of Play

2/26- Parent Teacher Conferences- No School for Students

2/27- Professional Development- No School for Students

2/28- Parent Teacher Conferences- No School for Students

March

3/7- Grading Day- No School for Students

3/10-3/14- Spring Break

3/21- Round 1 of the Amazing Shake

3/24- MAP/ AKSTAR Testing Begins

3/31- 4th Quarter ASAs Start

3/27- Round 2 of the Amazing Shake

Big news—Rhya in Ms. Jessica’s second-grade class was our top fundraiser for the Jog-a-Thon, earning her the exciting title of Principal for a Day! She has chosen February 10th as her special takeover day, and she has a few fun rules for everyone to follow:

1️⃣ No homework on February 10th! 🎉
2️⃣ Extra playtime—every class gets 30 additional minutes of fun! ⏳
3️⃣ Dress-up day! Come to school dressed as your favorite Disney character. 🏰✨

We can’t wait to see what kind of magic Principal Rhya brings to the day!

This weekend is the LAST few days to support the Aquarian 5th Grade Regal Fundraising Campaign! Regal Movie Ticket Bundles are your “ticket” to the latest and greatest films, including brand-new releases and fan favorites. When you purchase using the following link (before February 4, 2025), 25% of the cost is donated back to Aquarian 5th Grade. Share the link and cause with your family & friends. Thank you! grouprai.se/regalcinemas52858m

We need YOU to volunteer!

Support Aquarian students by volunteering for one of The Amazing Shake Competitions. Similar to the science fair, please pass this along to your friends and family who would be willing to participate. What to expect:

• March 21 - 8:30-11:30 - Round 1, Gauntlet volunteers will role-play real-life scenarios with students. This year’s theme is the Upstanding Citizen Convention (~ 30 volunteers)

• March 27 - 11:30-12:30 - Round 2, Meet and Greet volunteers will mingle and converse with students in a meet and greet at lunch, testing and scoring them on their conversational skills and professionalism (~ 20 volunteers)

Click HERE for more information and to sign up to volunteer

New This Week: This past week in house hour 4-6th graders practiced for the Amazing Shake. They learned about how to participate in a meet and greet. They practiced how to approach someone and professionally introduce themselves. They learned how to hold a brief conversation and then how to exit that conversation gracefully.

Practice for the Amazing Shake at Home: Preparing for the Amazing Shake doesn’t end when you leave school. At home, you can: 1. Practice the Visit Anchorage Script LINK HERE; 2. Talk about job interview skills and how to promote yourself; 3. Brainstorm some fun community service opportunities for Anchorage; 4. Put together a professional outfit to wear on March 21’s Gauntlet.

Please check out our website for more information. Contact: Sarah F or Lisa C with questions.

fineman_sarah@asdk12.net chelmo_lisa@asdk12.net

Ms. Kristin and Ms. Jessica are excited to announce that Girls on the Run is coming to Aquarian! This incredible program inspires girls in grades 3-6 to be joyful, healthy, and confident through fun activities and running.

Season Details:
📅 Start Date: Tuesday, March 4
🏁 Final Race: Saturday, May 10
📆 Practice Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM
💲 Cost: $175

Sign-up is open now! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity for your child to build confidence, make friends, and stay active. Spots are limited, so register today!

We are beyond grateful to our amazing PTO for their incredible support in making the House Ball a success! A huge thank you also goes out to the parents who volunteered their time to help with setup, takedown, and running the cookie and water table. Your dedication truly made a difference!

We also appreciate everyone who purchased auction baskets—your generosity directly supports professional development for our outstanding teachers.

A special shout-out to Ms. Christin and Ms. Maggie for their hard work and coordination in bringing this event to life. We’d also like to extend our gratitude to Kelsey Romig, Aquarian parent and West High Administrator, for his invaluable help with logistics and decorations.

We couldn’t have done it without you!

Thank you all for your generosity and commitment to our school community.

The School Connectedness & Climate Survey is now open, and we would love for you to share your feedback. This important survey helps us understand how well we are fostering a positive, connected, and supportive environment for our students and families.

Your input is invaluable in helping us create the best possible experience for everyone in our school community.

👉 Click here to take the survey: Climate and Connectedness Survey Link

The survey is quick to complete, and your responses are confidential. It will be available until March 21st.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and help us make Aquarian the best it can be for our students and families.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.