Alaska Native Cultural Charter
July 2024 - Vol. 2
Important Dates
July 31 - In-Person Registration, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm & 5:00 - 7:00 pm
July 31 - Fun in the Sun Playground Event, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
August 1 - In-Person Registration, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
August 2 - Free School Supplies at BDEAHS, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
August 13 - Ice Cream Social Event, 5:15 - 6:30 pm
August 15 - First Day of School (Grades 1-8)
August 22 - First Day of School (Preschool & Kindergarten)
August 23 - Blueberry Field Trip (Grades 1-8)
August 28 - Open House, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
September 2 - Labor Day - No School
September 3-4 - ANCCS Staff Development Days - No In-Person School (ANCCS Only)
September 12 - Parent Connections Night, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
September 30 - Orange Shirt Day
Waqaa!
Waqaa, new and returning ANCCS families! The lottery has run and we are so excited to meet each of our new students. We also look forward to welcoming back our returning students. We have an exciting year of learning and growing ahead of us! Please read below for important information on starting the school year for success!
2024-2025 Registration
All students must register annually before the start of the school year. Returning ASD families can register online today! Simply login to your ParentConnection account or visit the ASD website.
New-to-district families will register in-person at ANCCS on one of the following dates--just stop by the front office and our registration team will be happy to help you!
Tuesday, July 30: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday, July 31: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM & 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 1: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
New-to-District families will need the following documents in order to register:
- Proof of Municipality of Anchorage Residency (current utility bill, lease or real estate contract)
- Immunization records
- Name and address of last school attended
- Evidence of Age & Legal Name (Birth Certificate (copy acceptable), Passport, etc.)
- Once Pre-Enrollment is complete, Registration Forms can be electronically submitted
- Tribal/Village Enrollment or Certificate of Indian Blood (if applicable)
- Contact information for students, parents or legal guardian (resident, mailing, email addresses, and phone numbers)
- Emergency Contact information: emergency contacts are individuals who may pick the child from school (phone numbers)
- Any person other than the legal guardian who is registering children must bring proof of temporary guardianship.
- Copies of current legal papers if there is a custody agreement
- Unofficial transcripts from former school
- Current IEP and Eligibility Reports required (if applicable)
Summer Playground Event
Join us Wednesday, July 31, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on the ANCCS playground for Fun in the Sun! We will provide bubbles, chalk, and an opportunity to connect with other ANCCS families before the school year begins! Please note: all children and students must be accompanied by an adult.
Ice Cream Social
Join us Tuesday, August 13, from 5:15 - 6:30 pm for our annual ice cream social! This is an opportunity to meet your student's teacher and gather back-to-school information while you enjoy a tasty treat on us!
School Start 2024
Please note: As a Charter School, ANCCS has different start and end times than other ASD schools. Additionally, all ANCCS students in grades 1-8, including 8th graders, will return to school on Thursday, August 15.
Become an ANCCS Volunteer
Please take a few minutes to complete the ASD Volunteer application online. These applications must be completed annually and can take a few weeks for ASD to approve, so we encourage all parents and family members to complete an application now. That way, you will be approved and ready when an exciting field trip or volunteer opportunity comes up! We always love to have family members join us on our annual back-to-school blueberry field trip!
For more information on the ASD volunteer process, please visit: www.asdk12.org/volunteer.
School Supply Lists & Free School Supplies!
Upteq for ANCCS 2024-2025! School supply lists for pre-K through grade 8 are linked below.
Stop by BDEAHS on August 2 between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm to receive FREE school supplies via ASD's partnership with the H.U.G.S.S. program.
Blueberry Field Trip
ANCCS Staff Development Days
ANCCS will be closed on September 3 & 4 following the Labor Day holiday so that staff can participate in staff trainings and professional development. More information about at-home learning activities will be shared at the start of the school year. Please note: September 3 & 4 are staff development days for ANCCS only; other ASD schools will have school these days.
Kicks for Kids
Quyana to all of the students and families that made it out to our Kicks for Kids event earlier this month! There was a great turnout. A big thank you to the Seattle Seahawks for joining us and distributing sneakers to our students.
Quyana for joining us!
Principal Sweetsir and Blitz!