Unalakleet School

BSSD School Operating Protocols (Updated September 3, 2021): https://5il.co/yffi

BSSD School Reopening Family Letter for the 2021-2022 School Year: https://5il.co/y2ha

The 2021 Educators Rising National Conference took place June 24h - 27th, 2021. There were 22 students that competed from the State of Alaska. Fourteen of these students placed in the top ten of their fierce national competitions. We are thrilled to congratulate the Bering Strait School District on their student’s performance! Aryana Ivanoff, from Frank A. Degnan High School, placed 1st in Inside Our Schools Earl Ivanoff, from Frank A. Degnan High School, placed 8th in Inside Our Schools Mary Arca, from Frank A. Degnan High School, placed 1st in Inside Our Schools Payton Gandee, from Paul F. Asicksik High School, placed 5th in Lesson Planning & Delivery: Humanities Educators Rising Alaska is proud of your student’s performance, all the effort they put in, and their teachers (Giaana Peterson & Jessica Brabazon) who supported them. We are honored to highlight their accomplishments and the progress they have made. We are eager to see where their ambitions take them going forward and appreciate your support with the Educators Rising Program in your schools. Thank you for your time, we can't wait to work with your principals, teachers, and students in the future.

On Monday, May 10, 2021, the FDA approved the authorization of the Pfizer Vaccine for students aged 12-15, now allowing all individuals 12 and up to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine if they wish. The CDC formally approved the Pfizer Vaccine for 12 and up today as expected. This will begin to move us further towards our school reopening efforts for next year, as well as allow more communities to reach that 80% mark for further reopening of our region. Teams from NSHC will be put together Thursday, May 13 and be ready to begin administering shots on Friday, May 14, 2021. As stated before, I have approved teams from NSHC to come into the schools and provide shots as necessary. Attached are links to the Pfizer Vaccination Consent Form for parents and the EUA referenced on the form. If you would like for your child to receive the vaccination at the school, please complete this form and return it to your school office by Friday, May 14, 2021. The Bering Strait School District highly recommends all eligible students and community members get the vaccine to assist in our efforts of keeping all our students, staff, and communities safe. NSHC COVID19 Vaccination Consent Form: https://5il.co/sm1x Fact Sheet: https://5il.co/sjnd

BSSD Graduation Dates The Bering Strait School District is excited to announce that we will be holding in person graduation ceremonies for the 2021 high school graduates. Check with your school to see capacity limits for graduation day! https://www.bssd.org/page/graduation-dates

2021 Graduation Dates! The Bering Strait School District is excited to announce that we will be holding in person graduation ceremonies for the 2021 high school graduates. Check with your school to see capacity limits for graduation day! https://www.bssd.org/page/graduation-dates

Share your thoughts on the COVID-19 Pandemic & Education! AK DEED Survey Closes on May 16 at 11:59am: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/808824766 Calling all families & advocates of migratory children, English learners, Alaska Native children, children with disabilities, children experiencing homelessness, and children in foster care! We need your feedback! COVID-19 has impacted all of us and has interrupted our students' learning. Join the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development for an evening chat as we discuss the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and gather your input on the needs of our children. Please join us for a discussion on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Education. Choose whichever day works for your schedule! • Monday, May 10, 2021 at 6pm • Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6pm • Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 6pm All meetings are accessible here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85080672200 You can also join us on the phone by calling this number 888-475-4499 and entering the meeting ID: 850 8067 2200

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Find more information on the Alaska Children's Trust website: https://www.alaskachildrenstrust.org/child-abuse-prevention-month

Unalakleet School Daily Howl February 17, 2021 In order to have open gym, volunteers are needed to monitor the front door and provide and document health screenings. If interested, please contact Jason Harris. Menu: Breakfast: Assorted Dry Cereal, Granola Bar, Milk Lunch: Baked Silver Salmon, Ancient Grains Rice w/Kale, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Milk State Virtual Academic Decathlon Feb. 17 - Essay Feb. 25 - Testing and Speech Feb. 26 - Testing and Interview Saturday, February 20th via Zoom District Spelling Bee Sites participating: DIO, KTS, KKA, SHH, TLA, UNK, WAA, WMO Will be Broadcasted on Student Activities Facebook page. January 18th to February 19th: School Climate and Connectedness Survey (SCCS). Family Survey: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/aasb/70260family Family Survey: We value input from our families. You are an important partner as we work to continually improve each school’s environment. Each parent/guardian is asked to complete one survey. All of these surveys are voluntary, anonymous, confidential, and do not ask questions about students’ families. Upcoming Events: High School Basketball Schedule WEEK 2 - February 26-27 Unalakleet Boys at Nome Boys Nome Girls at Unalakleet Girls WEEK 3 - March 12-13 Shaktoolik Boys and Stebbins Boys at Unalakleet Boys Gambell Girls and Unalakleet Girls at Teller Girls WEEK 4 - March 26-27 Shaktoolik Girls and Teller Girls at Unalakleet Girls Gambell Boys and Unalakleet Boys at Teller Boys March 15th - 19th Spring Break Weather: HIGH 7 F 5% Precip. / 0 in A mix of clouds and sun. High 7F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

Unalakleet School Daily Howl February 16, 2021 In order to have open gym, volunteers are needed to monitor the front door and provide and document health screenings. If interested, please contact Jason Harris. Menu: Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Mixed Fruit, Milk Lunch: Oven Baked Chicken, Corn, Brown Rice, Applesauce Cup, Milk State Virtual Academic Decathlon Feb. 17 - Essay Feb. 25 - Testing and Speech Feb. 26 - Testing and Interview Saturday, February 20th via Zoom District Spelling Bee Sites participating: DIO, KTS, KKA, SHH, TLA, UNK, WAA, WMO Will be Broadcasted on Student Activities Facebook page. January 18th to February 19th: School Climate and Connectedness Survey (SCCS). Family Survey: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/aasb/70260family Family Survey: We value input from our families. You are an important partner as we work to continually improve each school’s environment. Each parent/guardian is asked to complete one survey. All of these surveys are voluntary, anonymous, confidential, and do not ask questions about students’ families. Upcoming Events: March 15th - 19th Spring Break Weather: Generally cloudy. High around 15F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Afterschool Activities and Practice Schedule: Monday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3 - 4 pm: MS Tutoring 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 6:15 - 7:15 pm: G JH BB Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Tuesday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3 - 3:45 pm 2nd/3rd Tutoring 3 - 4:00 pm MS Tutoring 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 4 pm - 5 pm Ski Race Team 4 pm - 6 pm: HS Tutoring 6:15 - 7:15 pm: 3rd/4th BBall Practice 6 pm: AK Virtual Symph. Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Wednesday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3:00 - 3:45 pm: 2nd/ 3rd Tutoring 3:00 - 4:00: MS Tutoring 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 4 - 5 pm: Ski 3rd - MS 6:15 - 7:15 pm: G JH BB Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Thursday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3:00 - 3:45 pm: 2nd/3rd Tutoring 3:00 - 4:00 pm: MS Tutoring 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 4 - 5 pm: Ski Race Team 4 - 6 pm: HS Tutoring 4:15 Spelling Bee 6:15 - 7:15 pm: G JH BB Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Friday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 6:15 - 7:15 pm: 3rd/4th BB Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Saturday: 12 - 1 pm Ski 1st - MS 2 - 3 pm Ski Race Team 3 pm: High School Shoot Around 4 - 5:30 : G JH BB Practice

Unalakleet School Daily Howl February 15, 2021 Congratulations to the Wolfpack Spelling Team! Lilah won 1st place, Kaysen 2nd place, and Brian with 3rd. These three will represent the Unalakleet Wolfpack in the district spelling bee. In order to have open gym, volunteers are needed to monitor the front door and provide and document health screenings. If interested, please contact Jason Harris. Menu: Breakfast: Breakfast Bites, Applesauce Cup, Milk Lunch: Burrito, Chips, Mixed Vegetables, Mixed Fruit, Milk January 18th to February 19th: School Climate and Connectedness Survey (SCCS). Family Survey: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/aasb/70260family Family Survey: We value input from our families. You are an important partner as we work to continually improve each school’s environment. Each parent/guardian is asked to complete one survey. All of these surveys are voluntary, anonymous, confidential, and do not ask questions about students’ families. Upcoming Events: March 15th - 19th Spring Break Weather: Generally cloudy. High around 15F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Afterschool Activities and Practice Schedule: Monday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3 - 4 pm: MS Tutoring 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 6:15 - 7:15 pm: G JH BB Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Tuesday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3 - 3:45 pm 2nd/3rd Tutoring 3 - 4:00 pm MS Tutoring 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 4 pm - 5 pm Ski Race Team 4 pm - 6 pm: HS Tutoring 6:15 - 7:15 pm: 3rd/4th BBall Practice 6 pm: AK Virtual Symph. Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Wednesday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3:00 - 3:45 pm: 2nd/ 3rd Tutoring 3:00 - 4:00: MS Tutoring 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 4 - 5 pm: Ski 3rd - MS 6:15 - 7:15 pm: G JH BB Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Thursday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3:00 - 3:45 pm: 2nd/3rd Tutoring 3:00 - 4:00 pm: MS Tutoring 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 4 - 5 pm: Ski Race Team 4 - 6 pm: HS Tutoring 4:15 Spelling Bee 6:15 - 7:15 pm: G JH BB Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Friday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 6:15 - 7:15 pm: 3rd/4th BB Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Saturday: 12 - 1 pm Ski 1st - MS 2 - 3 pm Ski Race Team 3 pm: High School Shoot Around 4 - 5:30 : G JH BB Practice

High School Seniors: Apply for AASB’s 30th Annual June Nelson Scholarship Competition! Winners receive a $1,500 Scholarship. Application Deadline: Monday, March 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm https://aasb.org/high-school-seniors-apply-now-for-the-june-nelson-scholarship/

High School Seniors: Apply Now for the June Nelson Scholarship! https://aasb.org/high-school-seniors-apply-now-for-the-june-nelson-scholarship/ Apply for AASB’s 30th Annual June Nelson Scholarship Competition! Winners receive a $1,500 Scholarship. Application Deadline: Monday, March 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm The Association of Alaska School Boards is proud to announce its 30th Annual Scholarship Award Competition. The June Nelson Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of the late June Nelson, longtime school board member from Kotzebue. June contributed much to the cause of education and will be remembered for her outstanding service on behalf of Alaska’s children. This 2020-2021 school year, AASB will award fifteen graduating seniors each with a $1,500 scholarship to apply toward their post-secondary education. The scholarship may be applied toward the student’s choice of a business, trade, or a college institution.

Saturday, February 13th: Unalakleet Schools Parent/Teacher Conference Day: Please use the Main office door for Middle School and Elementary student's parents and the Gym door for High School student's parents. Remember to wear a mask. 10:30 am JV HS Boys Basketball vs Nome 12:00 Varsity Boys Basketball Vs Nome 2:00 pm for 3rd and 4th Basketball 4:30 pm Jr. High Girls Basketball High School Girls Basketball vs Nome (Away) Sat. 2/13 Ski Team Practices Elem. & MS 12-1 pm Race Team 2-3 pm Dragon’s Back

Unalakleet School Daily Howl February 12, 2021 JOB Posting: 5th and 6th Grade Basketball Coach Menu: Breakfast: Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick, mixed berries, Milk Lunch: Corn Dogs, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Friday 2/12 - Culture Day 6:30: JV High School Boys Basketball vs Nome 8 pm: Varsity High School Boys Basketball vs Nome High School Girls Basketball Vs Nome (Away) Saturday, February 13th: Unalakleet Schools Parent/Teacher Conference Day 10:30 JV HS Boys Basketball vs Nome 12:00 Varsity Boys Basketball Vs Nome 2:00 for 3rd and 4th Basketball 4:30 Jr. High Girls Basketball High School Girls Basketball vs Nome (Away) January 18th to February 19th: School Climate and Connectedness Survey (SCCS). Family Survey: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/aasb/70260family Family Survey: We value input from our families. You are an important partner as we work to continually improve each school’s environment. Each parent/guardian is asked to complete one survey. All of these surveys are voluntary, anonymous, confidential, and do not ask questions about students’ families. Upcoming Events: ***!!!PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES!!** Saturday, Feb 13th Please use the Main office door for Middle School and Elementary students. Please use the Gym door for High School teachers. Remember to wear a mask! If you need a different time, or would prefer a phone call please contact the school office. March 15th - 19th Spring Break

Unalakleet School Daily Howl February 11, 2021 Congratulations to Lena, Jordan, Bri, and Kaylea who all qualified for the Acadeca State Competition! JOB Posting: 5th and 6th Grade Basketball Coach Menu: Breakfast: Cream of Wheat, Strawberries, Cinnamon Toast, Milk Lunch: Beef Shepards Pie, Sugar Snap Peas, Brown Rice, Mixed Berries, Milk Thursday 2/11 - Formal Thursday Spelling Bee 7 pm Friday 2/12 - Culture Day 6:30: JV High School Boys Basketball vs Nome 8 pm: Varsity High School Boys Basketball vs Nome High School Girls Basketball Vs Nome (Away) Saturday, February 13th: Unalakleet Schools Parent/Teacher Conference Day 10:30 JV HS Boys Basketball vs Nome 12:00 Varsity Boys Basketball Vs Nome High School Girls Basketball vs Nome (Away) January 18th to February 19th: School Climate and Connectedness Survey (SCCS). Family Survey: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/aasb/70260family Family Survey: We value input from our families. You are an important partner as we work to continually improve each school’s environment. Each parent/guardian is asked to complete one survey. All of these surveys are voluntary, anonymous, confidential, and do not ask questions about students’ families. Upcoming Events: March 15th - 19th Spring Break Weather: Snow will taper off and end this morning but skies will remain cloudy this afternoon. High near 15F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snowfall around one inch. Afterschool Activities and Practice Schedule: All ms/hs students, regardless of academic eligibility, are encouraged to participate in basketball practices. Monday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3 - 4 pm: MS Tutoring 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 6:15 - 7:15 pm: G JH BB Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Tuesday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3 - 3:45 pm 2nd/3rd Tutoring 3 - 4:00 pm MS Tutoring 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 4 pm - 5 pm Ski Race Team 4 pm - 6 pm: HS Tutoring 6:15 - 7:15 pm: 3rd/4th BBall Practice 6 pm: AK Virtual Symph. Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Wednesday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3:00 - 3:45 pm: 2nd/ 3rd Tutoring 3:00 - 4:00: MS Tutoring 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 4 - 5 pm: Ski 3rd - MS 6:15 - 7:15 pm: G JH BB Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Thursday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3:00 - 3:45 pm: 2nd/3rd Tutoring 3:00 - 4:00 pm: MS Tutoring 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 4 - 5 pm: Ski Race Team 4 - 6 pm: HS Tutoring 4:15 Spelling Bee 6:15 - 7:15 pm: G JH BB Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Friday: 6:50 - 8 am: HS Shoot Around 3:15 - 6:15 pm: HS BB Practice 6:15 - 7:15 pm: 3rd/4th BB Practice 7:15 - 8:15 pm: B JH BB Practice Saturday: 12 - 1 pm Ski 1st - MS 2 - 3 pm Ski Race Team 3 pm: High School Shoot Around 4 - 5:30 : G JH BB Practice

BSSD Academic Decathlon Super Quiz and Awards Ceremony will be held Tuesday, February 9, at 2:00 PM. Tune into https://www.facebook.com/BSSDStudentActivities for the live feed!

High school student government is hosting a Spirit Week next week! Here are the dress-up days. Monday 2/8: Matching Monday Tuesday 2/9: Tie-Dye Tuesday Wednesday 2/10: Wear your heart on your sleeve day Thursday 2/11: Formal Thursday Friday 2/12: Culture Day

Public Notice: Bering Strait School District Board Meeting The Bering Strait School District Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Thursday, February 4, 2021, for the 227th Regular Session at 9:00 AM Join the Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96582132300?pwd=UUxybjZWbGtWSE9IM1Q4aTVScFdodz09 Meeting ID: 965 8213 2300 Passcode: 952886 Call-in Numbers: 877-853-5247 US Toll-Free: 888-788-0099 ACTION ITEMS: FY22 Bilingual/ Bicultural Staffing Proposals FY22 Classified Staffing Proposals FY22 AP Proposal in KTS FY22 Special Education Teacher Proposal FY22 Certified Staffing Proposals Classified Step Adjustment Proposal FY22 District Calendar Basketball Season Proposal FY22 CIP 6-Year Plan FY21 Fuel Bid FY22 AHFC Priorities Day Tank/ Bulk Fuel Tank Painting AHFC Grant Koyuk Housing Renovations and Repairs Policy Adoption Section 4000 Policy Adoption Section 5000 ANEED Grant Executive Session-Superintendent Evaluation REPORTS: NACTEC 2nd Quarter Financial Curriculum & Instruction Cultural Classified Manual Superintendent’s PUBLIC COMMENTS

Public Notice: Bering Strait School District Board Meeting The Bering Strait School District Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, February 4, 2021, for the 227th Regular Session at 9:00 AM Join the Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96582132300?pwd=UUxybjZWbGtWSE9IM1Q4aTVScFdodz09 Meeting ID: 965 8213 2300 Passcode: 952886 Call-in Numbers: 877-853-5247 US Toll-Free: 888-788-0099 ACTION ITEMS: FY22 Bilingual/ Bicultural Staffing Proposals FY22 Classified Staffing Proposals FY22 AP Proposal in KTS FY22 Special Education Teacher Proposal FY22 Certified Staffing Proposals Classified Step Adjustment Proposal FY22 District Calendar Basketball Season Proposal FY22 CIP 6-Year Plan FY21 Fuel Bid FY22 AHFC Priorities Day Tank/ Bulk Fuel Tank Painting AHFC Grant Koyuk Housing Renovations and Repairs Policy Adoption Section 4000 Policy Adoption Section 5000 ANEED Grant Executive Session-Superintendent Evaluation REPORTS: NACTEC 2nd Quarter Financial Curriculum & Instruction Cultural Classified Manual Superintendent’s PUBLIC COMMENTS