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Text Box: Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not; it is the first lesson that ought to be learned. TH Huxley. Dear Students, Staff, Parents, Guardians, and Community Members, Welcome to our winter edition of the Goldenview Suns. The seasonal transformation is complete; autumn has acquiesced to the magical world of winter festooning our Alaskan Community. At this time of the declining year, the message of giving pervades and we are asked to demonstrate what we have done to make the world a better place. January promises to be filled with the same generous spirit and educational dedication of which Goldenview is reputed. Winter Break begins on December 22nd earmarking the end of the first semester. On January 7th our final semester of the 2007-2008 school year emerges and again we ask your assistance as we revisit goals and plans for reaching excellence. It is our responsibility as educators to constantly set high standards of academic excellence and work together collaboratively with parents and the community to ensure each student reaches his or her individual potential and defines their contribution to society. Students must have the ability and confidence to apply learning that requires them to think critically and creatively into real-world situations. It is the student’s responsibility to adhere to the essential components of a successful school experience: Be here; Be on time; Be prepared; Turn in all Assignments; Do Your Best; Be your Best; Be one who follows directions. Please join us in supporting the incredible educational journey ahead which will demonstrate our success as educators and students as we transition into 2008. Student Led Conferences: Congratulations to the parents, students and staff at Goldenview Middle School for making our Student Led Conferences a huge success. The following delineates the percentage of parents attending. 7th grade 77.2% 8th grade 89.10 % School Total: 82.92% In addition, elective teachers saw more students and parents than in previous conferences. Congratulations to the Student Led Conference movie ticket winners: Morgan Wuthrich; Logan Allred; James Lorec; Sarah Noel; John Regnart; Joe Dennis; Kaitlyn Alfaro; Tori Hickel; Ted St George; Amanda Bowman Sports: Our Volleyball participants again showed their sportsmanship and talent as City Champions. Thanks to Mrs. Moore, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wolcott, Mrs. Karnos, Mr. Zandman-Zeman. PTSA: Jackie Roeder and Tammy Hogge: Thanks to all of the parents who prepared the dishes and a special thanks to Jackie for coordinated the dinners for two consecutive nights. Teachers really felt your caring hearts and hands as they consumed delectable and delightful food. The prizes were wonderful and very appreciated. Shannon Brodie and PTSA: Goldenview's Book Fair at Barnes & Noble this year was a huge success! Our voucher sales totaled $18,093.57, and PTSA will receive a check for $3,618.71 and a $55.00 gift wrap donation (s). Barnes and Noble thought we all did a great job and said this about PTSA, "...you have now taken the cake for top book fair sales at our store) School Business Partner: Alaska Club: Thank you for your continuing support of building a life of health for our students and staff. Janet Warner and I participated in the executive exchange where we learned a great deal about our commonalties and differences. Bird Treatment Center: Our applied tech class continues to build wonderful bird feeders to support the cause of rescuing our feathered friends. The proceeds go directly to the Center. A special thanks to Mr. Dave Avery and the science department for their sponsorship of this partnership. Dairy Queen : Please welcome our newest business partner, Dairy Queen.