The Raven's Call
Raven Homeschool
October 2023 Edition
Dear Raven Families,
Welcome to Raven's Call, your digital newsletter to keep you up to date on all things Raven. This quarterly newsletter via SMORE will have an overview of highlights from each of our 6 Raven offices. Within this electronic version of our newsletter, you have easy access to your local office news and resources by clicking on links within each section.
We are looking forward to another successful year and hope you will share pictures of your learning adventures with your local offices to be included throughout the year.
If you have questions, please contact Maegan, mmascagno@yksd.com.
- Raven Homeschool
From the Director's Desk:
Welcome!
As we are approaching the end of first quarter in the 23-24 school year, I want to give a warm welcome to all our families and students. Whether you are a new family joining us for the first time or a returning family, I trust you have enjoyed summer, fall and the beginning of winter! As we head into winter and the start of 2nd quarter, I want to encourage you to find those unique learning opportunities that the season affords. Additionally, I am so delighted that you are part of our amazing learning community here at Raven.
At Raven, our goal is to put you and your child’s best interests first. Our dedicated staff are here to support, mentor, and encourage you in your homeschooling efforts. We want you and your child(ren) to have the best homeschooling experience and education possible at every stage of your homeschooling journey.
All signs point to another incredible and productive homeschooling year. Our skilled and devoted staff team has been working diligently to enroll new families, order needed materials and connect families with local homeschooling resources. If you are in need of instructional support or materials, please be sure to reach out to your advisory teacher.
Here are 5 quick things to keep in mind for successful homeschooling:
- Every child learns differently. Don’t be afraid to try something different as you learn what works best.
- We want homeschooling to be fun and for children to enjoy the process and learn new things.
- Build on small successes! There is plenty of time to complete the more difficult tasks.
- Build a schedule that includes FUN!
- If smiles are missing from you or your child, then it might be time to take a break.
There will be a wide array of activities hosted by each Raven office this year. Be sure to ask and see what you and your family might want to participate in. This is a great way for your children to connect with others and for you as parents to build your network with other homeschooling parents.
I would also like to extend a personal invitation to attend our Raven-wide Parent Advisory Council meetings. This is your opportunity to share your ideas, wants, and needs. The next one will be October 25th at 2:30 pm. We do record these and livestream them on Facebook for those that have other commitments during this time.
I wish you all an exciting, enjoyable and successful year ahead.
We appreciate you choosing Raven for your homeschool support!
Kim Bergey
Raven Homeschool Director
New Staff Introductions:
Shana Sommer - Advisory Teacher: Anchorage Office
My name is Shana Sommer and I’m excited to join the Raven Homeschool family as an advisory teacher.
I have worked in the education field for 20 years in a variety of roles, including classroom teacher, a homeschool advisory teacher, and most recently as an English Learner program coordinator working with students whose first language is not English.
Other than work, I’m usually hiking in the mountains or spending time with family doing something outside.
I look forward to meeting and working with Raven families throughout the year!
Kalvin Scott - Academic Counselor: Anchorage Office
My name is Kalvin Scott, and I am a part of your school counseling team and new to the 49th state. Prior to starting my career as a professional school counselor, I served in the United States Navy for 24 years where I specialized in family and workplace mediation, professional development, and drug and alcohol counseling. I earned my undergraduate degree in psychology and educational development in 2016 from Norfolk State University (GO Spartans!) and my M. Ed. in school counseling in 2023 from Liberty University. I chose the school counseling profession because my passion is working with young adults, identifying needs, and developing comprehensive programming to ensure student success. I look forward to working with you throughout this journey and am especially excited to help you navigate all aspects of your social, emotional, and academic development on your journey. Remember we SOAR higher together!
Kylie Lake - Advisory Teacher: Eagle River Office
I’m Kylie Lake. I joined the Raven team in July after 27 years in the elementary classroom. I’m excited to be with energetic educators who find ways to support families on their homeschool journeys. I believe families are a crucial part of the educational process and Raven’s mission fits perfectly into that belief.
I was born and raised in Alaska and love all that Alaska has to offer. The mountains, proximity to the ocean and lakes, hiking, skiing, and “can do” spirit of the people are just a few of the things that make Alaska special to me. I feel fortunate to have been able to raise three sons here and help them grow up surrounded by such amazing opportunities. When not busy with family activities or work, I enjoy time in the garden, taking walks, and sewing.
Lisa Cavan - Advisory Teacher: Fairbanks Office
Though originally from Idaho, I moved to Fairbanks when I was 9 years old and consider this my home. I graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) with a Bachelor of Education in 1999 and began my teaching career within rural Alaska. In 2017, I completed my Master of Education with UAF, with my thesis focusing on homeschooling in Alaska. Most recently, in the spring of 2023, I completed my Graduate Certificate in Administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Over the past 20+ years, I have worked with students in birth – three through 12th grade. My roles have included multi-grade teacher, kindergarten, early childhood special educator, homeschool coordinator, and reading specialist.
I spent 9 years as a homeschool coordinator/advisory teacher with AKTEACH before returning to Fairbanks and joining YKSD. My most recent role was as an itinerant reading specialist for the river schools within YKSD.
When not working, I enjoy traveling to new places and cruising. I enjoy seeing historical places, instead of reading about them in textbooks. I have traveled throughout most of the United States (6 states to go), and to 30 countries around the world. I love being by the ocean and exploring the outdoors as well as reading a good book.
I am excited to return to the homeschool field and to join Raven Homeschool!
Sally Endestad - Advisory Teacher: Fairbanks Office
Sally Endestad was born and raised in Mt. Washington Valley in New Hampshire. Sally moved to Carbondale, Illinois to attend SIU-C earning her B.S. in Elementary Education while competing in cross-country running, and indoor & outdoor track & field. While recovering from a torn plantar fascia, she discovered bike racing and thus began a 10-year career as a professional bike racer.
She enjoyed homeschooling her two children with Raven Correspondence School for 12 years. During that time she was also a Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks coach, Junior Nordics director, and volunteer coordinator for the Fairbanks Suzuki Institute. Her daughter Anja earned a BA in Violin Performance & Pedagogy at the Cleveland Institute of Music while her son Ari is pursuing degrees in CIS & business and is a collegiate skier at the University of Alaska, Anchorage.
Sally previously worked for IDEA as an IDEA and iGrad contact teacher for 5 years. Sally enjoys exploring new outdoor adventures with her husband and two lovable fur babies, Jack & Leo.
- BS Elementary Education
- MS Educational Counseling 2024
- Master Gardener
- USSA XC Ski Coach
- 2x National Criterium Champion
- 2x member US Olympic Cycling Team
- 5x member World Championship Team
Paul Greci - SPED Teacher: Fairbanks Office
Hello Raven Homeschool staff and families,
My name is Paul Greci, and I’m excited to be providing support as a special education teacher as part of the Raven Team. For many years I worked as the lead teacher of the YESS Program in Fairbanks, an alternative school program for at risk junior high and high school students. For the past nine years I’ve been the primary special education resource teacher at Pearl Creek Elementary School in Fairbanks.
During my time at YESS I discovered a love for writing fiction for young adults, striving to write stories that reluctant and struggling writers would connect with. Over twenty-plus years of writing, I’ve managed to publish four novels. All are adventure/survival based, set in Alaska, and have been used in schools both in Alaska and in the lower 48.
Other things I enjoy besides teaching and writing are long distance running, hiking, gardening and kayaking.
Joe Griek - Advisory Teacher: Fairbanks Office
Originally from Washington State, I spent my whole professional life in Alaska with my wife, Jeanine. We both graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 2005 and started our teaching journey in a Yupik village on the western coast of Alaska. We moved to the interior a year later and made Fairbanks our forever home. Along the way, we’ve been blessed with two children. Maya, my 14-year-old daughter, will start her freshman year and Reid, my 12-year-old, son will start his 7th grade this year.
In 2008, I completed my Masters in Counseling at UAF. For the last 15 years, I worked for the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District in a variety of roles, which were mostly in alternative education. Four of these years were as a homeschool contact teacher and the last 10 years was at an alternative high school on the back side of the Fairbanks Food Bank. My most recent position was as a counselor and teacher for this program. I taught physical education, health, English, hospitality and tourism, work-based learning, and financial literacy.
Aside from running my son and daughter to their different activities, I enjoy what Alaska has to offer. I like camping and traveling across the state in the summertime. In the winter, you’ll most likely see me on the ski trails at Birch Hill or helping with biathlon practices. I also love traveling outside the state and am always looking to get a new stamp on my passport.
I am always looking for programs and opportunities for my students and families. Over the summer I completed a week-long continuing education course on boat engine maintenance at Prince William Sound Community College. Perhaps the most important thing that I learned while taking this course was the many unique offerings at PWSCC, including free courses for high school students.
I am really looking forward to meeting with all my families soon. I can’t wait to learn about your interests, hobbies, and needs. Thanks for letting me be a part of your family’s education.
Donna Matthews - Advisory Teacher: Juneau Office
Erin Maycroft - Advisory Teacher: Wasilla Office
My name is Erin Maycroft, and I am excited to join the Raven team. My family and I moved to Alaska in January, 2023 after years and years of dreaming to be here. I have been a special education teacher for 8 years, most recently supporting homeschool students in Idaho. I am excited to try a new role of both homeschool advisory teacher as well as SPED case manager.
I have also been homeschooling our 4th grade daughter since she was in kindergarten, so I am well versed in the struggles of finding the right curriculum, activities, and routines to make everything work-especially when balancing work. I love helping my families figure out how best to support their students, and with that, helping them navigate the whole process.
Counselor's Corner:
How Can We Help?
Over the years we've learned that students and families who begin working with their school counselors in 8th or 9th grade graduate high school far more prepared for the future than students who don't. Students with early counselor support have a better grasp on what they want to do post high school and a plan on how to use their diplomas to get there.
Success in high school and beyond is a team effort and, as homeschoolers, that effort continues year-round. As your counselors, we are right there with you. We are available 12 months a year to meet, plan, and help you achieve all your goals.
Contact us to discuss all post-secondary opportunities including military (active, guard and reserve) enlistment, officer programs, union apprenticeships, immediate employment, and/or college and university admissions as well as everyone's favorite, scholarships and financial aid.
Attention All Seniors (and Graduating Juniors)
Your final year of high school can become very busy. There are many, many deadlines. There are deadlines for applying to college or trade schools, deadlines for scholarships and financial aid, and registering for tests. AND there are deadlines for having your schoolwork done and notifying your advisory teacher of your intent for graduation (which includes a whole other list of deadlines).
It is important that you pay attention to any Smores you receive. Watch for Seniors: Things You Need to Know. These informational Smores will remind you of deadlines, provide you with after high school opportunities, and will often include workshops targeted just for seniors and their parents.
Seniors: Things You Need to Know
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
It is important that you stay in contact with your advisory teacher. Make sure you are on track with your classes (May 1st is the deadline to participate in graduation ceremonies) and reach out to your teacher if you start to struggle. They will also be sending and collecting information about all seniors for graduation (whether or not you participate in the graduation ceremony).
PLEASE CALL YOUR COUNSELOR WITH QUESTIONS!
Kalvin Scot | Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla | kscott@yksd.com | 907.644.8590
Ryan Tilbury | Delta, Fairbanks, Juneau | rtilbury@yksd.com | 907.374.9432
Megan Rosendall | Graduation Coach | mrosendall@yksd.com | 907.622.6631
Anchorage Office:
To say we started off the 23-24 school year with a bang would be an understatement! We’ve been a whirlwind of workshops, activities, meetings, field trips and more! We love seeing students and families back in our office and are looking forward to hosting more workshops throughout the year!
Back-to-School Party:
We had about 100 participants for our Back-to-School party in August! It worked out perfectly as the Shockwave Trampoline Park was open just for Raven families! Students, parents and staff enjoyed jumping, going through the obstacle courses, rock climbing and more. It was a great afternoon and we loved seeing everyone together!
Writing Club:
Our Writing Club began in October! Throughout the year students will learn about poetry, figurative language, how to write a personal narrative, nonfiction stories and so much more!
Math Club:
Math Club started in September in the Anchorage office! We meet weekly so students can play math games and also get help in math. We have three teachers that work together to plan games and lessons. All students are welcome to come to Math Club for math support and fun!
Monthly Art Club:
Monthly Art Club is back and more popular than ever! We're currently planning on either opening up more seats per session or adding more sessions as they're booked for the year! Keep an eye out for an email announcement.
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books begins! We had our initial meeting and will continue to have practice sessions where we’ll learn about the authors, play games & get ready for the state battle in February 2023.
Creativity STEM Camp
Larry from the CTE department spent 3 days in our office teaching students all about STEM creativity. They used Cricut machines, 3D printers and their imaginations to create amazing designs and expand their knowledge.
Drama Club
The Anchorage Office Drama Club is off to a great start! We had so many students come out for the playwriting portion, and have six new historical fiction pieces to create this year. Auditions have been held already and we had a large turnout with talent that we are so excited to begin working with towards our production of The Play: A History.
These are just a few of the amazing workshops and activities we host each month! Make sure to keep an eye out for emails about more opportunities for your student to participate in! Contact our office if you have any questions or need help signing up for any activities.
Back-to-School Party
Delta Office:
We ended our 22-23 school year with our Kindergarten Graduation, Father’s Day Craft and End of Year Celebration. Five students participated in our Kindergarten Graduation ceremony. It was great celebrating their accomplishments! We began our summer hikes with a visit to the River Walk where students also picked up rocks to use in the Father’s Day Craft. They completed their gifts for their Dad’s at a second craft session. The month ended with our End of Year Celebration with hot dogs, games and sharing.
July saw our families visiting Rika’s Roadhouse & Museum. Lots of animals and history. Most of the month was taken up with ILP meetings and paperwork parties getting the new school year going. The final activity was a Picnic at the Pull-out where students learned information about the area: geography, history, wildlife, and a short hike to the historical site next door.
Activities picked up a bit in August. We explored more of the maze of the River Walk Trail. Families trekked out to a great spot Ashley found to pick yummy blueberries. High School students attended a three-day Creativity Camp where they learned how to program a Cricut and a 3-D printer and topped it all off with a project using both machines and creating a light board to light it all up! The activities were topped off with our Back to Homeschool get together which featured games, slime and a bounce house!
September didn’t slow down. Our final hike for the summer was the Liewer Trail which unfortunately was rained out. Students visited Heidi’s mini farm to see her garden and chickens (including some cute, fluffy chicks!) Students made lightning bug lanterns to give for Grandparent’s Day. Our Raven Clubs began meeting in September as well. Art Club meets on Monday mornings. The Reading Club for high school meets Monday afternoons and the 3rd-5th Reading Club meets Tuesday afternoons. Chess Club meets Friday mornings. Lego Club meets Friday afternoons. We had two field trips this month. The first was a trip to Dorshorst’s where Mr. Larry walked students through the honey processing steps. Students were then free to explore the Alaska Homestead Museum. We took a school bus ride to the Alaska Flour company to learn how barley goes from the field to the finished products.
Activities in October so far are School Picture Day, free Vision & Hearing screenings, a PeterPie (Usborne) book fair. We are looking forward to a visit to the Ft Greely Fire Station as part of Fire Prevention Month.
Upcoming Activities:
Oct 17h - Delta Meat & Sausage Tour
Oct 25th - Ryan will be here to meet with students and families
Oct 26th - UAF & Museum Tour
TBD Fall Craft
2023 Kindergarten Graduation
June 2023 River Walk
Pull-Out Picnic and Hike
Eagle River Office:
It’s hard to believe that we’re already done with first quarter. Things move quickly when you’re having fun! We hit the ground running with our back-to-school Pizza in the Park event in August and haven’t slowed down since. It was nice to change our annual back-to-school party to later in the day as we were able to meet a lot of the dads who would’ve otherwise been at work. The park was packed and everyone had a ton of fun getting to know each other.
Clubs
Our clubs started back up in September; we saw the return of our usual favorites - Book Club for Kids, Lego Club, Recess Club, Geography Club, Music Club, and Little Learners. We added a few new ones that have been a huge hit so far! Middles Book Club has been a success with several middle schoolers joining together to chat about the latest read. Outdoor Club was transformed from a weekly ski meetup to a monthly event with vastly different activities. So far they have been blueberry picking in Eagle River and on a bike ride in Anchorage. Families will love what’s in store for the rest of the year! Minecraft Club gives kids a chance to play Minecraft with each other….from the comfort of their homes! Kids log into a secure portal with the club leader’s supervision the entire time. We had a huge turnout at our kickoff meeting. Cooking Club last year was difficult to sustain without an oven or even stovetop in our office, so this year we copied Wasilla and changed it to Culinary Cook Off. Each month has a different theme; families cook the dish at home, then bring it in for everyone to sample. Everyone votes at the end and a winner takes home a sweet prize. So far we’ve sampled barbecue and chili - YUM!
Field Trips
Our family liaison Molly worked hard to create an incredible lineup of field trips for the year. We started off with a bang with our Alaska Railroad train ride from Talkeetna to Hurricane Gulch and back. Even with 110 seats available we STILL had a waitlist! Everyone enjoyed the beautiful Alaskan scenery and time visiting with friends. We also had a middle & high school-only field trip to cosmic bowling. The kids got to show off their bowling skills while meeting a new friend or two. We have two more field trips lined up this month. First is a trip to the Campbell Creek Science Center where kids will either join the Outdoor Survival Skills or the Salmon Stories workshop - depending on their ages. We’re also celebrating Halloween with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the performing arts center.
Science Workshops
Deb Fancher is back with another phenomenal lineup of her famous science workshops! They are so popular we had to add TWO additional 12-student sessions to keep up with demand. This year kids will get the opportunity to learn about electricity, alchemy, the periodic table, whales, and even the science of the Iditarod! Deb does an incredible job of keeping kids engaged and nobody leaves without learning something!
Someone New!
Our enrollments, along with all the other Raven offices, have been exploding! To help with the additional families, Kylie Lake from the Wasilla office has joined us. Her passion for helping students is apparent in everything she does. We are fortunate to have her and she has fit in beautifully with our staff and families.
Student Spotlight - Jordyn & Jaidyn H.
Jordyn and Jaidyn have been students at Raven since 2020 and have enjoyed
many aspects of homeschooling. One thing they enjoy is working together on projects and helping each other. This quarter they completed a fabulous diorama project displaying some facts that they learned while studying Mexico. In this diorama they showcased their artistic abilities indeed - it’s amazing!
Jordyn’s favorite subjects in school are art and reading, while Jaidyn especially enjoys art and social studies. Outside of school the girls have different interests. Jordyn likes to ride bikes, draw flowers, run, and do flips. Jaidyn prefers to build places and people with different materials such as legos, plusses, pipe cleaners, and blocks.
Markasia, their wonderful mom, says that she loves how “Jordyn is always willing to help. She likes to take the opportunity to help her little sister understand certain concepts. For example, in math she can help Jaidyn identify the rule in a function.” Markasia also says that she appreciates how Jaidyn always asks questions regardless of the subject. She says “they are very creative and work as a team to accomplish projects that inspire them.” We are grateful for the Horne family and the creative work that they share; their diorama has enhanced our office decor.
Culinary Cook Off
The Eagle River office revamped our Cooking Club this year and we are now hosting a monthly Culinary Cook-Off. Each month, the families are tasked with making or baking an item related to the monthly theme at home and then bringing it into the office for everyone to sample and vote on the best dish. September's theme was "BBQ" and we had delicious chicken wings, jalapeno poppers, and asada steak tacos to sample and vote on. October's theme was "Chili" and we had moose, caribou, chicken, and pumpkin chilis to sample. It has been AWESOME to taste and learn about each family's recipe and learn about where it was derived from. Each family presents about the dish they made, lists the ingredients in their dish, and provides a recipe for those who would like to replicate it at home. Our families have enjoyed our revamped club because they are learning how to cook at home and how to delegate tasks to involve each family member, presenting their dish and learning about public speaking in a group setting, but everyone's favorite is sampling each dish because it allows you to try various recipes and enhance your palate with several tastes and spices that you may not be accustomed to. In the coming months, we will feature appetizers, cookies, etc. The participation and excitement has been wonderful and we are anticipating next month's culinary excellence to see who has the best appetizer recipe in town!
Fairbanks Office:
Back to Homeschool Event
On August 28th, the office hosted the Back to Homeschool event at Growden Park to kick off the new school year. An ice cream truck was purchased to pass out ice cream and the teachers led a few games: the Egg Toss Race, Watermelon Eating Contest, Tug of War, and Bubble Gum Blowing Contest. The Egg Toss ended with a tie-winning. The Watermelon Eating Contest had a lot of messy contestants, but the winner was AprilDawn. The Tug-A-War contest started with boys versus girls, eventually leading to kids versus adults. The last game of the day was the Bubble Gum Blowing Contest with loads of big blows. This lengthy contest had many close winners. The Staff had an amazing time and we could tell that all the kids had a blast.
Creamer's Field Walks
Kim Troxel led the families on two walks in September through Creamer's Field. The first walk greeted the families with warm clear skies, but just as expected with Fairbanks weather, clouds with a good amount of rain led the other walk. Families were led around by Creamer Field employees, learning about the history and wildlife out on the old farm.
Yearbook
This school year the Fairbanks office will be creating a Yearbook with help from students on the yearbook team. The team will be focusing on capturing the memories we make at the many Raven Events and the ones families make at home, or in the community. The theme for the yearbook will be Soaring Through Realms: Fantasy and Sci-Fi worlds. The team consists of Julia, Kylee, Molly, Riley, and Teagan. The team will be at the Halloween Party on October 26th taking pictures of the events and providing a photo-booth for the families.
This school year the Fairbanks office will be creating a Yearbook with help from students on the yearbook team. The team will be focusing on capturing the memories we make at the many Raven Events and the ones families make at home, or in the community. The theme for the yearbook will be Soaring Through Realms: Fantasy and Sci-Fi worlds. The team consists of Julia, Kylee, Molly, Riley, and Teagan. The team will be at the Halloween Party on October 26th taking pictures of the events and providing a photo-booth for the families.
Scholastic Book Fair
From September 25th to September 29th, the office hosted a Scholastic Book Fair. The office opened the event up to the public, with three day openings and two evening openings. With Celeste running the show, the office worked together to spread the word about the event. Brandy, Celeste, Heidi, and Jennifer set a table up at the trunk-of-treat, an event the community puts on for kids to be able to go trick-or-treat without needing to wear the hefty snow gear, and advertised Raven and the bookfair. Families trickled in throughout the week, each one excited to see what we had. In the end, the office made a total of $7,273.66! The office plans to host another Book Fair in the spring.
Back to Homeschool Event
Scholastic Book Fair
Creamer's Field Walk
Juneau Office:
Our first quarter has been packed with activities and events, and it has been fun to connect with both returning and new families as we have soared into the 23-24 school year. In July, we enjoyed an ice cream social, tide pooling field trip, and Glacier Gardens field trip. August held more adventures with our Dino-mite Open House kicking off a lot of our regularly occurring clubs and activities like Morning Mug Parent Book Club, Adventures in Bookland Book Club, 5th-8th Girls' Gathering, Marvelous Mondays (Optical Illusions in Sept & Games in Oct), Science Fridays (volcano models in Sept & magic milk in Oct), Lego Club, Lego League, Pokemon Club, Chess Club, Popcorn & Pajama Movie Parties, Math Club for Middle School, and "Lunch Bunch" Show & Tell Story Time. In September, we got to see our high school students for the Intro to High School Workshop, Intro to Senior Year Workshop, and High School Creativity Camp. It was also wonderful to spend time with many of our families at our Fall Picnic at Sandy Beach. Something else that has been awesome is how many parents are attending our monthly PAC Meetings to help with planning and organizing activities. It is so helpful when families get involved! This has been a wonderful first quarter and we're looking forward to more fun to come during the second quarter.
Wasilla Office:
The ’23-’24 school year started off with a flurry of ILP meetings and curriculum ordering! We also welcomed the amazing Erin Maycroft on board as an advisory teacher! Can you believe that the 1st quarter is almost here?
Our back-to-school picnic at Wonderland Park was fun with families and students meeting and visiting. Students of all ages had something that they could do, although having one student "swim" in the large mud puddle was not on the radar!
At the end of August and then in September, the district sent instructors for a couple of amazing opportunities for our Raven parents and students. All the parent feedback from the math camp was positive! Parents left feeling better equipped and more confident in teaching and helping their students as well as being reassured that "thinking outside of the box" was okay! Students left understanding that math could be fun and that they could do it! The STEM based high school creativity camp was well attended. Students were at the Raven office for seven hours a day, over two days, learning how to use a Cricut machine and a 3D printer. They made some great things, and we are looking forward to more workshops like these in the future!
We had a full schedule of students taking advantage of the free vision and hearing screening offered by the district.
Students are coming into the office for Games Club, Book Club, Culinary Day (August: Cookies; September: Soup; October: Dessert Pies), Juggling 101 (and upcoming 102), ARTiculate, and Crafternoon. There will be Driving Test Prep workshop coming later this month; it will be offered again in the Spring.
Students have been enjoying time bowling (Bowling Club) and attending field trips to the Transportation Museum and the Wasilla Museum, with upcoming trips to the Palmer Museum, the Colony House and Happy Hoppers.