Dear Aquarian,

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. The weekend was just what I needed. My family was able to get outside to do a bit of sledding on Saturday, and it wasso nice to enjoy the sun and be together. Then on Sunday we spent some timegetting ready for the week and just laying low. I encourage each of you to takesome time to really be present with your family for your mental health andwellness. I didn't realize how much I need this weekend until I was sledding downa hill laughing and screaming with my kids. Take some time, over this week, to findsome joy. This has been a very challenging nine months for everyone, and we alldeserve and need a bit of happiness.

Sincerely,Brittany

WEEKLY UPDATEST h e o f f i c i a l n e w s l e t t e r o f A q u a r i a n C h a r t e r S c h o o l

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Looking Ahead 11/16 APC Meeting

Meeting ID: 958 0180 6785Passcode: 958127877 853 5247 US Toll-free

11/18 DanceFit Athon11/20 Drop Off/ Pick Up 7-12:30 and 2-511/21 Dance FitAthon11/25 Drop Off/ Pick Up 7-12:30 and 2-511/26 and 11/27 Thanksgiving/ No School12/4 Drop Off/ Pick Up 7-12:30 and 2-512/11 Drop Off/ Pick Up 7-12:30 and 2-512/17 End of 2nd Quarter12/17 Drop Off 7-12:30 and 2-512/18 No Classes/ Grading Day1/4 Tentative Start for Return to Face-to-Face

Aquarian's Mission and Vision

Vision: Aquarian Charter School cultivates a creativecommunity of lifelong learners and compassionate,engaged citizens.

Mission: With community support, Aquarian Charter Schoolstrives to meet children at their level throughunique instruction that values the whole child,academic excellence, and fine arts to create abalanced and rewarding learning experience.

MORNING COFFEE

Mrs. Brittany will be holding a

morning coffee Zoom every Friday.

This will be a time to hop on say hi,

chat, or ask questions.

When: 8:00-9:00 Every Friday

Where: Zoom

Meeting ID: 960 0167 3296 Passcode: 404538

Call-In 888 788 0099

ASD TESTING SITES IN

NOVEMBER

Throughout the month of

November, the Municipality of

Anchorage will be conducting

COVID-19 testing at select ASD

sites. This COVID-19 PCR

testing service is open to the

public and free of charge.

Testing will be conducted by

Visit Healthcare. It is helpful to

schedule your visit ahead of

time online. All testing sites

will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Schedule Your Visit

November 2020 Vol 1 Issue 12

THANKSGIVING WEEK

DROP OFF/ PICK UP

The week of November 23rd, we will

have pickup/ drop off on

Wednesday the 25th instead of

Friday.

There will not be classes on the 26th

or 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

High-quality socks (high-quality socks will make the toughest soldier smile with delight) Soap (shampoo, body wash, face wash, etc.)Toothpaste, toothbrush and floss Deodorant (travel size/non-aerosol)· Laundry pods Fun posters and/or calendarsLip balm Foot powderBaby wipes Hand sanitizer· Sunscreen Sewing Kits· Hand Warmers Lens Cleaning cloths·Reading material (magazines, books or an e-reader like a Kindle) Handheld video games Board GamesDecks of cards Pencils/pads of paperPuzzles Baseball glovesPlastic model kits 3M wall hooksFlavor packets (such as Taco Bell sauce packets are great to have in the field)Water flavoring packets Sunflower SeedsBeef jerky Slim JimsProtein bars GumPersonal letters and cards are a highlight to these boxes. Please feel free to include short note to our soldiers.

It’s that time of year again…help show our support to our deployed troops! Last year our little school sponsored andfilled over 35 large, flat-rate boxes that were shipped to Afghanistan. The post office challenged me last year to see ifwe could break the record this year. However, due to Covid-19 and the strange circumstances we are all living innow, any boxes that we send out will be wonderful.

There are four ways you can support this effort:1. You can send in items (suggestions are below). There will be a collection box outside during the Friday materialpick up.2. You can pick up a flat rate box, fill it, and return it (boxes will be available outside on Friday also. Please do not tapethe top of the box.)3. You can pick up a box, fill it, and leave cash or check to sponsor the shipping of the box (19.60 each for APO boxes,please do not tape the top)4. You can simply leave cash or check to sponsor the shipment of a box ($19.60 each)

I have received letters in the past from deployed soldiers expressing their gratitude for the items. For many soldiers,this is their first time away from home and family. Let’s spread a little cheer and help show them how much weappreciate all that they do.

Suggestions for Boxes

PLEASE DO NOT SEND INAPPROPRIATE READING MATERIALS OR MOVIES OR PERISHABLE FOOD.If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Brenda. Thanks in advance for all your support!

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

A Message from Mrs. Brenda

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Families,

This is the time of year when we usually start gearing up for the Spelling

Bee. This year we have no idea what the Bee will actually look like due to

Covid protocols, but I’d like to still get going on it. To that end I will be

holding a Zoom meeting for those students interested in competing

(however that looks) this year. From there, I will get names and they will

be enrolled in a Spelling Bee Canvas class where they will be able to find

word lists, and study tips. Also, I will be able to give out information as I

receive it. The meeting info is below:

Topic: Spelling Bee Zoom

Time: Nov 16, 2020 02:00 PM Alaska

Join: Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 992 5391 8741 Passcode: 919816

I hope to see you there,

Mrs. Sarah Ploesser

SPELLING BEE

A note from Mrs. Sarah P

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Pickup/ Drop Off is now only on Fridays.

FastBridge and Map Assessments will occur in January.

Order your new Aquarian gear here.

Have you downloaded the Boxtops App?

Don't forget to order through AmazonSmile instead of just Amazon.

You can donate or take food or books from the shelves outside the gym doors.

You can donate new or gently used shoes for children in need by placing them in

the blue bins outside the gym doors during item pickup.

The $125 activity fee can be paid through Q.

Email Mrs. Brittany with your jokes! Every Friday we will share a joke of the

week video in Canvas.

iReady- Strive to complete 45-60 minutes of reading and math lessons weekly.

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