Parent News 10/13

DHS News Blast 10/13/2020

Dear Dimond Families-

It has been a rapid nine weeks and the 1st quarter is ending this week. Grades will be viewable on Monday, October 19th. We are looking forward to hosting an Open House for the 2nd quarter on Wednesday, October 21 starting at 6:00 pm. Please be looking for the ZOOM links from your student's 2nd quarter teachers.

On Thursday, October 16 at 6 pm, students lose access to their 1st quarter Canvas Courses.

SCHOOL PICTURES CANCELLED:

Pictures are cancelled until further notice or when the students return to the building, we will reschedule them. Scott Fitzgerald is offering pictures at his studio for those that have already paid him or want to schedule with him directly. See message below from Fitzgerald Photography:

Unfortunately, the district has cancelled Dimond High School portraits that were scheduled for Friday, October 16th. Fitzgerald Photography would still like to take photos of those students who placed pre-orders online at their studio in Eagle River. Portraits can be done outdoors (weather dependent) or indoors on a background of your choice. Siblings are also welcome to have their school portraits taken at no additional cost.

To schedule an appointment please contact Fitzgerald Photography as soon as possible!

Call: (907)-726-1562

Text: (907)-727-7846

Email: Alicia@fitzgeraldphotos.com

COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR:

39th Annual (Virtual) College and Career Fair October 13th and 14th

On Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14, join students from across the state at the virtual Anchorage Alaska College & Career Fair to connect with nearly 100 colleges, universities and organizations and explore a variety of postsecondary education and career opportunities. Don’t miss this free opportunity for students and families!

EMPOWERED TEENS SMART WOMEN YOUTH CONFERENCE 10/16:

Women! Please see the attached flyer regarding this upcoming conference for Navigating Your Next Big Journey!

FIRST QUARTER BOOK RETURN- 10/16:

Please return the textbooks, books, or materials your received for first quarter. Your teacher will be providing information on what needs to be returned. Books and materials can be returned early using the Device Drop Off box accessible from the student drop off/pick up roundabout.

SECOND QUARTER BOOK/MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION 10/21 (please note changes):

From 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, we will distribute books and materials needed by students in their new second quarter classes. Their new teacher will be providing information

regarding what needs to be picked-up. The distribution site has changed and will be in front of the old gym. You can drive up via the student parking lot. Please stay in your car and we will come to you.

DIMOND SPIRIT WEAR FOR SALE:

The Dimond PTSA has Spirit Wear available for purchase on our website through Oct. 21st. All orders will need to be picked up at Dimond on Thurs, Oct. 22nd between 2:00 to 5:30 PM. We will have a tent set up outside for order pick up. If you have any questions, please email us at at dimondptsaboard@gmail.com

Order Here: https://www.dimondhigh.com/ptsa/apparel

UPCOMING PARENT/TEACHER OPEN HOUSE:

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Regular School Day (e-learning)

Evening Back-to-School event

Hosted via Zoom (School-based schedule)

Thursday, Oct. 22

Regular School Day

Friday, Oct. 23

In-Service Day for Students (no classes)

AP TESTING:

Students may now sign up and pay for Advanced Placement Tests for the 2020/2021 school year. The fee for AP exams is $100 per test. The deadline for payment without a late fee is Friday, October 30th. After October 30th, the exam fee will increase to $140. Should the need arise, this year, students will be able to cancel any exams before March 5th and receive a full refund. All students taking an AP course at any time during the year (1st quarter, 2nd quarter or in the 2nd semester) should signup and pay for their exams before October 30th.

STUDENTS!!!

Please use the following link for payment information and signing up for exams: https://forms.gle/3t8beF9vC3V4KjcJ8

Your student needs to access this link, which will direct them to sign in to their Google Account. This avoids duplicate payments by students and parents.

20/21 YEARBOOK OPPORTUNITIES AND DATES:

Due to a change in pricing by our vendor, we are able to pass on an additional $10 savings to 20/21 yearbook purchasers. Our Back-to-School price is $65 until October 30th. We are also offering a $25 savings on seniors’ ads until October 30th. Back-to-School senior ad prices are: full page $300; ½ page $150; and ¼ page $75. Remember these prices will disappear by Halloween.

To purchase your yearbook or senior ad before the sale ends, go to ybpay.com, our school code is: 14274221 or search for Dimond. This link will need to be cut and pasted in to your web browser.

Stay up to date by joining our social media: Twitter - @DimondYB; Instagram - @lynxyearbook

PHOTO SHARE:

Have you taken an amazing photo? Do you think it would be great in the yearbook? Share your photos and it may be selected for the yearbook. Please join our yearbook image community at: lynxyb.shutterfly.com Download the free Share Sites app on Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

SENIOR ADS, PORTRAITS AND QUOTES:

Seniors ads are currently on sale until October 30th. We are offering a $25 savings on all ads:

Full page $300

½ page $150

¼ page $75

Online ads are due January 15, 2021 (due to school closure, we cannot offer in-person ads at this time). Purchase your senior ad before the sale ends, go to ybpay.com, our school code is: 14274221.

Senior portraits and quotes are due December 17, 2020. Email your portrait and quote to dimondlynxyb@gmail.com.

For more information, see our flyer at: bit.ly/35K9VTU

MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION:

Textbooks/Materials

Check with your teachers to see if they have materials
Text @dmcurbside to 81010 to join our Remind
Come to the front drive of DHS any Tuesday or Thursday between 11 & 3 (Please wear a mask.)
Text us when you arrive & tell us your name and your teachers’ names (if they have materials)
We’ll bring your books out

Library Books · Go to Dimond Library Website(bit.ly/dmcurbside) for instructions

Put your books on hold
Text @dmcurbside to 81010 to join our Remind
Wait to hear from Remind @dmcurbside that your books are ready
Come to the front drive of DHS any Tuesday or Thursday between 11 & 3 (Please wear a mask.)
Text us when you arrive
We’ll bring your books out

IMMUNIZATION CLINICS AVAILABLE:

As we look forward to returning to the classroom, it is mandatory that students be current on all immunizations. I have included information for the many immunization clinics available in Anchorage for both compliance immunizations, and the flu shot. If you have any questions you may contact the Nurse by email cheverton_julie@asdk12.org or you can call 742-7050 and leave a message.

The Children’s Hospital at Providence holds a free immunization clinic every first Saturday of the month. Call 212-7912 with any questions.

2020 Clinic Dates

November 7th

December 5th

Children are eligible for the free immunization program if they are younger than 19 and one of the following: Medicaid eligible, uninsured, underinsured (vaccines not paid for by insurance), or American Indian or Alaska Native.

Alaska Regional Hospital offers free immunizations to eligible patients through 18 years of age. The vaccinations offered are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They include: Hepatitis A & B, Rotavirus, Hib, DtaP/DT/Tdap, polio, MMR and chickenpox.

The clinic is held on the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 907-264-1733 for information.

Walgreens, Fred Meyers and Carrs Pharmacy offer free flu shots. Walk-ins welcome, or you can schedule an appointment.

SENIORS AND PARENTS OF SENIORS:

Please be on the lookout for an email being sent soon containing some important information for seniors. You can also check the Dimond Counseling web page for more updates.

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Tina Johnson-Harris

Principal