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Past issues from ASDConnect

 

December 2011

  • Teachers and students give back to the community
  • A word from the Superintendent: Time for reflection
  • West High School wrestler competes despite disability
  • Alaska Native Cultural Charter School named National Title I Distinguished School
  • Neighborhood GIFT provides holiday meal to those in need
  • News releases

 

November 2011

  • Expect the Best
  • Parent University
  • A word from Carol
  • Staff honored
  • Latest ASD news
  • Catch up with Carol

 

October 2011

  • District to host Community Math Night
  • A word from Superintendent Carol Comeau: Supporting our military families
  • ASD Parent Forum: Equity in Education
  • South and Service join forces to Fight Like a Girl
  • News releases

 

September 2011

  • District adopts baseline screening process to better identify and manage concussions
  • School board launches national search for superintendent
  • A word from the Superintendent: Volunteerism
  • ASD unveils new video catalog for the community
  • News releases

 

August 2011

  • A word from Superintendent Carol Comeau
  • A letter from the parents of a recent Dimond High graduate
  • News releases

 

July 2011

  • First annual ASD Student Film Festival premieres 16 films and shorts at Bear Tooth Theatre
  • Early enrollment for new-to-district students
  • Superintendent Comeau announces retirement
  • News releases

 

May 2011

  • Graduation time
  • Class of 2011 graduating with nearly $40 million in scholarships
  • District, staff and students garner several recognitions
  • News releases

 

March 2011

  • ASD bonds head to April ballot
  • Applications due March 24; lottery held March 25
  • Help us connect with your community
  • Zelenkov named 2011 Alaska Middle School Principal of the year
  • Polaris K-12 principal named NASSP President-Elect
  • Gee-haw! Superintendent heads to the hills

 

February 2011

  • Superintendent talks about the board-approved budget
  • Chinese community welcomes in the Year of the Rabbit at East High
  • Help us connect with your community
  • KCC Teacher named Family & Consumer Science Teacher of Year
  • Recent news headlines

 

January 2011

  • Proposed ASD budget announced
  • Spread the Word to End the Word
  • Walmart contributes $30,000 to HUGSS
  • K-12 Alternative Programs Fair showcases choices
  • Nominate a teacher for BP Teachers of Excellence
  • Recent news headlines from www.asdk12.org

 

December 2010

  • District presents annual report to the community
  • Parents: stress walking safety with your children
  • Kincaid principal named Education Commissioner
  • Recent Twitter stories
  • Recent news headlines

 

November 2010

        • District to hold budget dialogue workshops
        • Are you ready for winter?

 

October 2010

        • Children benefit most when schools and parents work together
        • Use of legal but dangerous drug Spice on the rise
        • Recent Twitter Stories
        • Recent news headlines

 

September 2010

        • More than the eyes and ears of a school, the BPO is its heart
        • KCC Third Session Registration now open
        • ASD Safe and Drug Free Schools seeking volunteer assistance with a great project
        • Recent ASD headlines

               

August 2010

        • Back-to-school with fresh ideas to make a difference in all students’ lives
              • Wise use of one-time funding further advances district into 21st century
        • Students can access assignment and attendance information online

        • ASD responds to parent and teacher feedback
        • Capital Request Advisory Committee seeks to fill vacancies

 

Summer 2010

  • Two-hundred families apply for English language learning services
  • Class of 2010 graduated with more than $27 million in scholarships
  • District steps up access to one of its powerful resource centers: Students, educators and parents benefit from the STEP Center's lending library and staff
  • Capital Request Advisory Committee seeks to fill vacancies
  • Dimond earns Project Lead the Way certification

 

April 2010

  • Compassionate, flexible, hardworking administrators
  • Award-winning author visits Dimond
  • South High students to simulate DUI crash
  • Help Celebrate National Lab Day

 

March 2010

  • State’s largest kitchen is also one of its cleanest
  • Sand Lake Elementary opens new building
  • Help Celebrate National Lab Day
  • East students lobby Congress for Special Olympics funding
  • Recent ASD headlines
    • Schools' energy efficiency practices proving successful 
    • Youth survey reveals successes, challenges in curbing risky teen behavior 
    • 2009 Spirit of Youth Nominees recognized 
    • Anchorage School District receives boost to aid Raise Your Voice Program

 

February 2010

  • ASD proposed budget now up to the Anchorage Assembly
  • School year calendar survey
  • ASD, APD warn of abduction attempts
  • District honors Denali Award recipients
  • Recent ASD headlines
    • Taku teacher wins $250 for herself and $250 for her school
    • Missing Child Day poster contest winners selected
    • Chugiak High School student earns youth volunteer award
    • ASD schools compete in Battle of the Books competition

 

January 2010

  • Social and emotional learning helps academic learning
    Latest brain research shows how mindfulness helps children learn
  • Gifted Program hosts Gifted Students Fair
  • Polaris named among America's Best High Schools
  • AT&T donates $50,000 to district
  • West High wins 9th straight We the People competition 
  • 21st Century Community Learning Centers seek staff for after-school activities
  • Recent ASD headlines
          • Superintendent Carol Comeau's evaluation and contract renewal
          • Health and PE Curriculum Coordinator awarded Excellence in Health Education
          • District recommends no school bonds for the April ballot
          • District's CFO named Alaska Business Official of the Year

 

December 2009

  • ASD staff and students moved to help others
  • Facebook connection brings nearly $40,000 to ASD schools
  • ASD recycling program proving successful
  • ASD and AEA begin contract negotiations
  • West Anchorage High School AP selected as 2010 Alaska Assistant Principal of the Year
  • Special Education principal honored for military support

 

November 2009

  • Carol’s Corner: Profile of Performance measures our success
  • Voice your thoughts on the ASD budget
  • H1N1 vaccination clinics begin
  • Mirror Lake teacher wins national award
  • Are you ready for winter?

 

October 2009

  • Getting schooled in the “typical day” of the nurse’s office
  • Student success: Energy saving kit program
  • How are teachers and administrators doing?
  • Other recent news

 

September 2009

  • Graduating successful students begins in elementary and middle school
  • Exciting start to a new school year
  • Begich receives a wild gift
  • Communications survey closes Sept. 15

 

August 2009

  • Graduation rate jumps to nearly 70%
    Graduation support programs increase student success
  • Back to school
  • ASD launches communications survey
    How do you get your information?
  • Vendors wanted for Community Partner Fair
    Community organizations to be showcased during 3rd annual event

 

July 2009

  • ASD Dropout Rate Lowest Since 1998-99
  • ASD Launches New E-mail Newsletter
  • Just One More Shot
    Two doses of chicken pox vaccine now required for K-6 students
  • Zangle
    New student information system debuts in August

 

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Out and about
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Carol ComeauSuperintendent Carol Comeau shows her support for the community by sharing ASD-related information at community events and participating on boards and committees of agencies that impact education.

 

Here's a partial listing of her schedule for the coming month:

 

Nov. 15 - Mayor's Education Summit

Nov. 16 - Anchorage Schools Foundation Fund Fundraiser--Hilton Chart Room (5 pm)

Nov. 17 - Ursa Major Military Appreciation Night

Nov. 19 - State Music concert at West High (6 pm)

Nov. 21 - Dave Stieren Show (3 pm)

Nov. 21 - East Area Choir Festival (7 pm)

Dec. 2 - Joint School Board/Assembly meeting (10 am)

Dec. 3 - Operation Santa Claus

Dec. 5 - Dave Stieren Show (3 pm)

Dec. 6 - Alaska News and Views (5pm)

Dec. 7 - Tyson Elementary Spelling Bee

Dec. 8 - Mike Porcaro Show, KENI 650 am (5 pm)

Dec. 14 - Women of Achievement Awards

 

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