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• Quarter 3 4.0 GPA Awards
• Begich Middle School Talent Show
• Order Your 2024/2025 Yearbook!
• VOA Begich Summer Camp
• Honoring our School Business Partners
• Indigenous Education 2025 Summer Enrichment Program
• PE Department News
• April is School Library Month
• NJHS Applications Due for 7th Graders - April 17th

The following students will be recognized at a breakfast on 4/11 for their hard work that helped them to earn a 4.0 for third quarter. Way to go, Snow Leopards!

6th Grade

Karson Andrew

Lillian Beals

Karina Chang

Seng Sai Chang

Raziel Davis

Lena Erickson

Sese Faaofo

Toma Faiumu

Shawn Fo'ilefutu

Mahealanialoha Gionson

Chloe Grunst

Averie Hannafious

Benny Her

Ricky Her

Kimora Ieremia-Wilson

Jaden Kiehl Islan

Adrianna Jordan

Angelina Khang

Mose Kimoto

Emma Lee

Emma Lee

Mimi Lee

Sandy Lee

Jacob Malone

Sophia Janelle Mancilla

Natilynn Matos

Jamil Nguyen

Kaitlyn O'Toole

Audrey Olson

Presley Parks

Hadley Petersen

Vanessa Phanmanivong

Paige Popely

Charity Romero

Grant Schaffan

Cale Stamm

Benjamin Stevens

Jeanette Sund

Parovaima Tanielu

Amy Vang

Elvis Vue

Annabella Welch

Casen Witt

Ashira Xiong

Malia Xiong

Richard Xiong

Ryan Xiong

Andrew Yang

Joy Yang

7th Grade

Jay-J Alejo

Xian Andrea Arevalo

Theia Zafina Bautista

Daniel Blanford

Parker Bowlin

Keefe Kaizer Ceballos

Aurelius Corporan

Alayna Davis

Vince Dizon

Reilly Fitch

David Fleshman

Roselynn Galles

Moanilehua Gionson

Bertha Hawkins

Drake Her

Stanley Johnson

Brielyn Lyons

Alex Miller

Kody Paugh

Madison Pearson

Kendrick Reyes Flores

Dallas Roberts

Karma Schmidlkofer

Fischer Schmidt

Justice Shinn

Jayla Stevens

Kaillou Thao

Chloe Treible

Chayeng Vang

Angel Vue

Elsie Xiong

8th grade

Damari Beltran

James Drake

Nadiyah Edwards

Sigrid Erickson

Luisa Faumuina

Frances Marie Flores

XzavierTisega Fogamomi

Jasmine Frey

James Gay

Genevieve Gendron

Alisa Goyarchuk

Thaddeus Greenwood

Caden Grunst

John Hang

Charlotte Hemming

Brycen Hewlett

Shantea Johnson

Tailynn Jordan

Ichiro Wynn Justo

Amoon Lee

Ezekiel Moreno

Emily Mott

Kaleinani Naka'ahiki

David Ofiu

Delia Rima

Kylie Sayasane

JJ Schmidlkofer

Joaquin Senquiz

Noweloikapili' Suan

Jessica Thompson

Minah Vang

Teresa Vicens

John Vue

Alexander Xiong

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Thank you to our amazing school business partners for supporting our Begich community. They have collaborated with us in creative, meaningful ways from donating to student and staff events to conducting mock interviews for our 8th grade careers class. Begich students give back to Starbucks by delivering the best of our artwork, which is proudly displayed in the main entrance of Starbucks.

We are so thankful for Starbucks and all of our generous school business partners!

Anchorage Fire Department Station 6

Fred Meyer

Kaladi Brothers Coffee

Kaleo Church

Muldoon Community Assembly

Northridge Church

Starbucks Chanshtnu Muldoon

Happy April & Springtime from the Begich P.E. Team! Bring on the daylight and warmer temps!

We’re excited to get classes outside as we transition to new activities. Melting snow allows for outdoor P.E units such as flag football, track & field, soccer, frisbee golf, and ultimate frisbee. Students can expect to complete their one-mile runs on the outdoor track as well.

As always, please encourage your student to come to class prepared with a can-do attitude. Let’s finish the school year strong, Snow Leopards!

April is School Library Month, a time to celebrate the impact that school libraries have on student learning and growth! The school library is more than just a place to check out books—it’s a hub for discovery, creativity, and critical thinking. Here’s why the library matters and how you can encourage your child to take advantage of all it has to offer!

Why the School Library is Important:

• Encourages a Love for Reading: A well-stocked library gives students access to books that match their interests, helping them develop a lifelong love for reading.

• Supports Academic Success: Research shows that students who use the library regularly perform better in school, gaining stronger reading and research skills.

• Provides a Safe & Welcoming Space: The library is a place where students can explore new ideas, work on projects, and receive guidance from the librarian.

• Promotes Digital Literacy: In today’s digital world, learning how to find and evaluate online information is a crucial skill—one that the school library helps students develop!

The school library is a powerful resource for your middle schooler’s academic and personal growth. In observance of this month-long celebration, there will be many events and activities happening in the Begich Library. Scavenger hunts, games, and art projects are just some of the planned activities to get students involved in the library and participate in School Library Month.

Dear Current 7th Graders,

Are you someone who strives for excellence when it comes to academics? Do you find yourself wanting to give back to the community? Do you enjoy being part of a team with a purpose? If so, you should consider joining NJHS!

The National Junior Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding students in middle school. Since 1929, NJHS has been honoring those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship. Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in NHS (High School Program) and NJHS activities. Chapters of these organizations are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but also challenges them to grow through active involvement in school activities and community service.

Membership in the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a middle school student. Our chapter has worked hard to bring the accomplishments of outstanding students to the attention of parents, teachers, peers, and the community. Our chapter strives to give practical meaning to the Society’s standards of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. These five ideals are considered as the basis for selection. No student is inducted simply because of a high academic average. The National Junior Honor Society strives to recognize the total student—one who excels in all of these areas.

If you are interested in being a school leader and joining NJHS, please see Mrs. Smiley or Ms. Kornely for an application in B105/B107. Completed applications are due by Thursday, April 17th.