Begich M.S. Newsletter Volume 11 Issue 2 December 2017

The last day of second quarter is Thursday Dec. 21st. All student work is due on or before Wednesday Dec. 20th. It is super important to check Q ParentConnect for your student’s missing assignments. Remember we do not print report cards anymore, therefore you will need to log in to Q ParentConnect to view your student’s grades. Keep in mind, second semester grades will be available to be viewed January 9th. Cross Country Skiing and Boys Basketball start right away when we return from winter break. You can turn in the paperwork now and schedule a sports physical with Anchorage School Based Health Clinic here at Begich. This way your student will be ready to go the first day of practice. Congratulations to the 115 students who earned a 4.0 1st quarter We also had 92 students who were NEVER tardy to a class first quarter. Over all our students are doing a fantastic job, 57.14% (567) of our students earned a 3.0 or higher GPA first quarter. Have a great winter break, and if there is anything I or the staff here at Begich Middle School can do to help and support you please give us a call or stop by.

January

8 — School Resumes

9 — X-Country Skiing

15 — MLK Jr Day

No School

16 — Boys Basketball

16 — 21st Century

After-School

Program Starts

February

8 — STEAM Family

Night

10 — National History

Day Competition

19 — Presidents Day

No School

21,22 — Student Led

Conferences

23 — Inservice Day

No School

Brian Singleton Principal

Brian Hilmes Assistant Principal

Francine Jackson Assistant Principal

Winter has finally arrived! We are so lucky to live

in Alaska and have the opportunity to get out and

enjoy the outdoors. Depending on schedules,

equipment, and outdoor conditions, classes will be outside to play outdoor games, cross-country ski, ice-

skate, and snowshoe. Students are expected to participate fully in these units and stay with their

assigned classes. Classes will be outside unless the temperature drops below -10 or unsafe conditions

exists. Students need to come to class prepared. That means being dressed in layers to ensure

personal comfort, especially on block days when classes can be outdoors for 60+ minutes.

The REQUIRED outdoor PE uniform includes:

Hat

Coat

Gloves

OPTIONAL: Long, thick socks that cover the ankles, snow

pants, or sunglasses.

Please remember that if a student misses a PE class, those points need to be made up by performing 30

-minutes of physical activity outside of the school day for a Monday and 60-minutes of physical activity

for a block day (T/TH, W/F). PE Makeup Forms are available on the our PE webpage:

https://sites.google.com/a/asdk12.net/begich-middle-school/home/physical-education/PE-Handouts

in the locker rooms, on station whiteboards, or from PE teachers. Makeups are the responsibility of the

student and are due by December 22nd.

Please get out and play 60 minutes every day!

~Ms. Gamble, Mr. Maslen, Mrs. Moore, Ms. Osborne, & Mr. Szymanski

Mrs. Saindon’s and Mr. Shuttleworth’s classes participated in

the Special Olympic Middle School Bowling Challenge. We

had a great time seeing old friends, meeting new friends, and

bowling! Thank you to our fantastic partners; Makiya Singleton,

Henry deHoop and Ana Hokenson!

In November, our Life Skill classes also enjoyed our

annual Thanksgiving Feast! It was an afternoon

filled with food, friends and dancing! Thank you to

all the families and staff who donated dishes,

ingredients and gift cards which made it all possible.

Mrs. Saindon’s class has been busy creating the

school’s annual holiday card that will be sent off to

other schools, administration and school business

partners. The staff and students are very proud of

this year’s card!

From Mr. Shuttleworth’s and Mrs. Saindon’s class, we wish everyone a peaceful winter break!

Second quarter has seen fun, educational, and engaging experiences happening in the 21st Century After-School Program. Here are some of our highlights: • Making spring rolls with our partners at

Botanical Gardens from greens that the students grew themselves.

• Engineering projects. • UAA students leading interactive lessons

about how to live a health life. • Students getting creative with 3D pens. • Rocketry • Students expressing themselves with

watercolor and haikus led by Ms. Teeka. Students were given the prompt to write several haikus - ancient Japanese poetry consisting of only three lines, with the syllables of 5/7/5. The haikus focused on nature, thankfulness, and things that inspire emotion within us. Students then made water color posters and put their haikus atop them. Take a minute to read, reflect and get inspired!

• Reinforcement of foundational math skills with the quiz game Kahoot!

The last day of 21st Century for the semester will be December 14th. We will resume programming on January 16th. If your student is already enrolled in the program there is no need to re-apply. If you are interested in having your student join next semester please contact the coordinator, Ms. Worthy, at 742-0539 / worthy_teresa@asdk12.org

Begich's own 6th grader, Genika-Marie Valdehueza has been cast in Alaska Theatre of Youth's Live Radio Show "Haunted Christmas"! Genika will be a featured soloist with the Showcase Carolers. Two performances, one night: December 13th - 5:30 & 7:30pm @ Alaska Experience Theatre, Out North 333 West 4th Avenue (enter on C Street) Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. This is AKTY’s annual fundraiser; a silent auction will run simultaneously. For more information, visit www.alaskatheatreofyouth.org ATY is a proud ASD School Business Partner. For 34 years, we have been working to ensure all Anchorage youth have fair access to to the enriching experiences ATY offers - regardless of ethnicity, income or identity. We provide a supportive and safe environment for kids to expand and explore their abilities.

Zangle Parent Connect has been upgraded to Q ParentConnection! Please log in today and

see all the added benefits and features of Q ParentConnection.

https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/production/parentportal

The ASD Parent Connection is your online location for bridging the gap between you and

your student's classroom. You can view your student's unofficial transcripts, contacts,

demographic information, class schedule, attendance, pay activity fees and much more!

If you have forgotten your PIN and password, please visit the login reminder page! If you

need further assistance logging in, please contact Begich Middle School’s office for help.

For more information about Parent Connection, please view our ParentConnection video

and ParentConnection guide.

Acree Taylor-Marin

Beronilla Ela Andrea

Brooks Anabelle

Burton Marty

Cingel Maria

Colavecchio Carl

Deguzman Allana Phrancine

Doctolero Denielle

Fatty-Hydara Oumiekhari

Halog Janrey

Hammon Payton

Hampton Jeremiah

Her Sheng

Hinsberger Kaylee

Hyer Anna Lea

Jenkins Fallon

Jones Trinity

Kalbfus Jayvyn

Keith Brenna

Labiosa-Green Roan

Loidolt Ellie

Lor Jae

Love Spencer

Luther Sally

Mackin Claire

Parmenter Hailey

Robinson Aiesha

Rogers Kodi

Vidal Maya

Welker Gavin

Williamson Annamarie

Winter Joseph

Alex-Mayer Trinity

Barron Aurora

Blackmon Alisha

Brandal Nicholas

Brush Michaela

Bushman Samantha

Coulson Jayden

Dennis Briana

Dommek Ellenia

Foilefutu Niutunu

Green Kahayla

Hale Felicity

Hang Geenou

Harris Amelia

Jack Taliyah

James Avery

James Ayden

John-Baptiste Michaela

Kelly Morgan

Khudhair Mohaimen

Kirkpatrick Quentin

Mecham Samuel

Owens-Player A'Lante

Pearson Alexus

Pugay Calvin

Ray-Muckler Kayden

Raynor Joseph

Rezic Monika

Saechao-Papillion Makaylee

Salem Danica Joy

Sega Oriana

Sellars Jorin

Shaffer Brooke

Singleton Makiya

Sotelo Eros

Taylor Ania

Toro Abbie

Tuisamatatele Olivia

Valdehueza Genika-Marie

Vang Joshua

Vang Lucy

Vang Sarah

Vue Gaoci

Whalen Elsie

Yang Jamie

Atkinson Lucy

Baldwin Mayah

Beals Bradley

Biel Jinup

Burke Abigail

Burns Erik

Carachilo-Santiago Natalie

Chua Kaitlin

Cruz Joan Carla

Dom Monique

Drake Kaylan

Dutta Utsav

Foley Katelyn

Gould Kelsey

Green Anthony

Guse Abrianna

Hawley IvyJayne

Hokenson Ana

Joe Lianna

Lardent Emilie

Lee Lue

Miller Tyenna

Prado Mikaela Loraine

Rendon Nevaeh

Riske Lauren

Sabally Fatoumata

Smestad Bethany

Snyder Christina

Thao Macie

Thomas Anna

Vang Alina

Vue Tina

Whalen Denali

Whyte Ariana

Wilkens Logan

Williamson Nikki

Xiong Tang

Join the Begich Cross Country Ski Team!!! Practice Starts Tuesday, January 9th Meet in Ms. Graham's room (A116) at 3pm See COACH GRAHAM or COACH MOZEN with questions Get required paperwork in the front office or from a coach. Remember you need a current sports physical. If you get all you paperwork turned in BEFORE Winter break you get a spot café coupon. Begich will provide skis, boots, and poles. Bring warm clothes, hats, mittens and warm socks. PRACTICE IS 3-4:30 MONDAY-FRIDAY

Anchorage School Based Health Centers

Cross Country Skiing starts January 9th Boys Basketball starts January 16

Students that want to join school sports need to have had a physical in the past 12 months. If you want your physical done at Begich’s Healthy Spot Clinic, turn in the updated ASD Physical form with the health history section completed. If additional paperwork is needed, we will let your student know. Many students already have consent through the ASD online registration. When paperwork is received, the student will be called from class for the physical exam. We will prioritize students who need a physical for school sports and then on a first come, first served basis. For families with Bartlett students, our clinic there opened in November. Medical providers will be at both schools weekly in 2018. If you have any questions about our services, please call: 223-2680

Boys Basketball starts Tuesday January 16th! Meet in the gym at 3pm!!!! See Coach Williams with any questions you may have. You must turn in all the required paperwork and have a current physical on file BEFORE you start practice. You can pick the forms up in the front office at lunch or before/after school. If you get all your required forms in before winter break you will receive a spot café coupon. Don’t miss a practice turn in your completed paperwork TODAY!!!

Do you love History? Looking for a fun

project? Consider participating in this year’s National

History Day contest. The 2018 theme is Conflict and

Compromise in History. After researching your topic,

you can create an exhibit, documentary, performance,

website or paper. Your final project is submitted to the

ASD contest held here at Begich on February 10. For

more info contact Ms. Hveding in B206 or email

at hveding_elaina@asdk12.org

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We know that life gets busy and hectic sometimes. As parents we can easily get distracted from staying involved in

our child's education. Please do not forget how powerful your support can be in fostering your child's academic

success.

Communicate frequently with your student’s teachers.

Sign up to get text and email messages from Begich and ASD.

Set a regular study time.

Set a regular bed time.

Check Q ParentConnection frequently

Reward your student’s effort not just results.

Get involved with school events.

Make attending school a priority. Students should miss no more then 1 day a month.

Read together as a family.