ASD will Rock Your Mocs on November 15
Established in 2011, Rock Your Mocs is an annual Native American & Indigenous Peoples movement held in conjunction with Alaska Native/Native American Heritage Month. It is easy to participate by wearing moccasins or indigenous footwear to school, work, or everywhere. If a person does not own moccasins, cannot wear moccasins, or perhaps their Tribe did not wear moccasins, they may wear a Turquoise Awareness Ribbon instead. Through social media, participants can post their photos for everyone to enjoy, share stories, and help create an “online photo album” by using the following hashtag: #ASDRockYourMocs2023 #ROCKYOURMOCS. Check out Rock Your Mocs on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockYourMocs/.
ASD Traditional Tuesdays
Please join in celebrating Alaska Native Heritage Month by sporting your favorite item of traditional regalia on Tuesdays. Indigenous allies are encouraged to wear a kuspuk or an indigenous made accessory or clothing item. Post a photo to social media using #ASDTraditionalTuesdays.
Learn more about the Alaska Reads Act!
Join Us for Family Bingo Night!
Mark your calendars for a night of family fun on Thursday, November 14th, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the school gym! It’s Family Bingo Night and Potluck - a chance to connect with other families and show off your House spirit!
Dress up in your House colors and bring a dish to share. Sign up using the QR code.
Come with the whole family, enjoy some Bingo fun, and let’s celebrate 5 Houses, One Family. We look forward to seeing you there!
***An adult must accompany students.***
Pizza, Pizza Fundraiser!
Please Help Support Third Grade Field Trips
Pizza order forms were sent home last week. You can also access them at this link. Please staple cash only to the order form. Return the form to your child's teacher or to Ms. Stacy/Ms. Danielle.
Lunch will be delivered to your child on Friday, Nov 22nd, and will include a slice of cheese pizza, carrots, and an applesauce pouch for $7. Order forms and money are due this Thursday, November 14th. Thank you for your support!
Logan's Origami Creations
Aquarian student Logan Fairchild will be selling his origami creations at the upcoming Bowman Holiday Bazar. Stop by and say hi to Logan and get some holiday shopping done!
Bowman Holiday Bazaar on December 7, hosted by Bowman Open Optional: https://www.facebook.com/share/155bPLJB11/
Dave and Buster's Gift Idea
🎮 Get ready for nonstop arcade action at Dave & Buster’s!
From November 4th through December 9th, 50% of every Power Card purchased through our fundraising page will be donated to the Aquarian 5th Grade field trip fund! Redeem anytime at any participating Dave & Buster’s location for endless gaming fun with family and friends.
Level up your next outing and support a great cause: grouprai.se/davebusters50187s
6th Grade Survey Remnider
Dear Aquarian Families,
As many of you may know, starting with this current school year, the district officially moved 6th grade to middle school. Aquarian opted to continue offering 6th grade for the 2024/2025 transition year.
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, we will be strongly considering aligning with this district decision by phasing out 6th grade at Aquarian and introducing a 4th/5th multiage classroom. Here is what it would mean to eliminate 6th grade at Aquarian:
- Smaller, Consistent Class Sizes at Upper Grade Levels: This adjustment would help us maintain balanced class sizes across 4th and 5th grades. It would also make it easier for us to plan ahead when it comes to enrollment, staffing, and budgeting, ensuring that we can continue providing the best learning environment for all students.
- Student Placement: By having three upper-grade classrooms in the 4th and 5th grades (instead of just two), we’ll have more flexibility with student placement.
- Middle School Transition: Following the district model would mean our 6th graders would begin middle school with their peers. They would receive the benefit of transitional strategies and assistance offered to the new incoming 6th graders. They would also get access to the opportunities middle school offers, such as foreign language, band, orchestra, sports teams, clubs and more.
- Eliminates Current Challenges: Right now, our 6th-grade teacher doesn’t have same-grade colleagues to collaborate with, professional development, nor does she have access to electronic progress monitoring. If this shift occurs, all teachers would have access to these tools.
As a charter school, our community has the flexibility to choose a different path from the ASD. The APC will be voting on this proposal at the regular meeting on November 18, 2024. But we want to hear feedback from our community. You can share your thoughts at: https://forms.gle/17wZey4XNnC8tpvq9 or join us at the November APC meeting to provide your comments in person.
We understand that transitions can raise questions and we’re here to support you. We’d love to hear your feedback.
Thank you for your continued support, and for being such an important part of our Aquarian community.
Warmly,
Your APC Board
Science Fair
Dear Aquarian Families,
It's November, and that means the science fair is only a little over two months away! If your child is a 3rd-6th grader (or if your kindergarten-2nd grade child is choosing to do a science fair project), it is time to get started! This month, we suggest students study their topics, take notes, and begin researching their ideas. It’s time to make hypotheses and conduct experiments (build models, perfect demonstrations, or research questions)! Please remember live animals, plants, molds, and chemicals are not allowed on display. Students should take photographs and draw sketches of their processes.
Please thoroughly read the descriptions and requirements of the different types of projects (Experiment, Research, Demonstration and Model) in the 2024/25 Science Fair Packet. It is important to accurately communicate the type of project to the judges so that students are scored as fairly as possible. Also, please thoroughly describe the project on the entry form so the type of project is clear.
Volunteers: We are looking for 30-40 volunteer judges on February 6th from approximately 8:00-11:30 a.m. Parents, family members, and friends are welcome. For more information, or if you’re interested in committing, sign up at bit.ly/AQSciFairJudge
or contact Sarah Fineman.
Dates to remember:
Science Fair Entry Forms Due to Teachers: December 6th
Science Fair: February 6th
Please let us know if you have any questions,
The Science Fair Committee
Lisa Botero botero_lisa@asdk12.org
Sarah Fineman Fineman_Sarah@asdk12.org
Monica Severson severson_monica@asdk12.org
Connie Tracy tracy_connie@asdk12.org
