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Parent News 11/30/21
DHS Tuesday News Blast 11/30/21
Dear Dimond Families,
I hope you had a peaceful and relaxing Thanksgiving break! We are down to three weeks remaining in the semester. Students should be working hard to finish strong. Importantly, please note that final exams will be given on December 15th and 16th. Friday, December 17th is an in-service day and there will be no school. Please plan for final exams for they will not be given early. Students who miss finals will be able to take them when we return in January. Grades will be posted by January 3rd and viewable to parents on January 4th.
Finals Week Schedule
Monday, December 13th:
Periods 1-6 (Late Start - regular M Schedule)
Tuesday, December 14th:
Periods 1-6 (Regular Schedule)
Wednesday, December 15th: Final Exams, Periods 1,2,3
1st: 7:30-9:20 am
2nd: 9:30-11:20 am
Lunch: 11:20-12:04pm
3rd: 12:10-2:00 pm
Thursday, December 16th: Final Exams, Periods 4,5,6
4th: 7:30-9:20 am
5th: 9:30-11:20 am
Lunch: 11:20-12:04pm
6th: 12:10-2:00 pm
MASK WEARING REMINDER:
We appreciate your efforts in helping to keep Dimond safe. Please continue to encourage your student to maintain proper mask-wearing, wash their hands, and social distance when possible. Correct mask-wearing always means over the nose and mouth unless eating or drinking. This is particularly important indoors and in crowded settings when physical distancing cannot be maintained. Students who fail to comply with wearing their mask proper will receive a detention. It is important that we continue to enforce the district’s universal mask-wearing policy. The district’s universal policy and proper mask-wearing can be found at https://sites.google.com/asdk12.net/masks/all-about-masks.
CAP AND GOWN ORDERS:
Please see attachment for important cap and gown info. Call Scott Brown, local Jostens representative, with any questions. 907-223-6002.
JAPANESE IMMERSION FUND RAISER:
Please help our Japanese Immersion program by participating in an Online Silent Auction this week Nov 29th thru Dec 4th using this link: https://www.biddingowl.com/TomoNoKai
You can also visit the Tomo No Kai website https://www.tomonokai.org/ for more information. See attached flyer.
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7TH PERIOD APEX/CREDIT RECOVERY:
We are still offering a 7th period APEX / Course Recovery class for interested students. This class is taking place from 2:15-3:15 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in Room A109. Interested students should contact their counselor to enroll.
MATH TUTORING AVAILABLE:
We have begun our after-school math tutoring program. Students can come to B108 after school between 2:15-3:15 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to receive math help. We encourage them to bring notes if they have them.
UPCOMING SPORTS START DATES AND SIGNUPS:
Please make sure to complete all forms on Planeths.com before the start date of the sport you are interested in. If you have any questions, please contact Chelsea Hunt in the Activities office at 742-7005. Office hours are & 7 AM to 3 PM with a closure at 12 PM for 30 mins.
Payments
Each sport costs $200.00, there is now a student cap of $400.00 per year. Once you have reached this amount all other sports will be free for the current school year. If your family is interested in a waiver, you will need to apply and be approved for the free and reduced lunch program. You can find this on Student Nutrition website.
UPCOMING GRADE CHECKS
The is a reminder that grade checks will be happening starting after the end of the semester. Students must have a 2.0 GPA or higher and passing 5 classes at the end of 1st semester. Seniors must be passing 4 classes. These will be checked the first week of January.
Activity Stickers
Activity Stickers are available for purchase on ParentConnect. The cost is $50.00 for the school year. This will get your student in to any home or away game during the school year. Your student will receive a label on their Student ID they will need to present at the games.
Start Dates:
December 1st
Basketball Boys
Girls Basketball
Basketball Cheer
YEARBOOKS:
Purchase a 2021/2022 Yearbook!
$75 until Jan 31st
To purchase a yearbook or senior ad, please visit yearbookforever.com. This is not a live link.
Senior Ads:
full - $280
1/2 - $140
1/4 - $70
Senior portraits and quotes are due by December 31st. Email your portrait and quote to dimondlynxYB@gmail.com
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STUDENTS CHANGING THEIR FUTURE WITH AN HOUR OF CODE:
We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly depend on understanding how technology works.
But only a fraction of us are learning how technology works. Only 51% of all high schools teach computer science.
That’s why our entire school is joining in on the largest learning event in history: The Hour of Code, during Computer Science Education Week (December 6-12). More than 100 million students worldwide have already tried an Hour of Code. Our Hour of Code is making a statement that AJ Dimond High School is ready to teach these foundational 21st-century skills. To continue bringing programming activities to your students, we want to make our Hour of Code event huge. I encourage you to volunteer, reach out to local media, share the news on social media channels and consider hosting additional Hour of Code events in the community.
This is a chance to change the future of education in Anchorage.
See https://hourofcode.com/us/en/learn for details, and help spread the word.
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THIRD SESSION KING TECH:
King Tech High School is offering a 3rd session for students in grades 9 through 12. Starting on Monday, January 10, King Tech will be offering several Career and Technical Education courses after school at King Tech. The 3rd session will run for 9 weeks, Monday through Thursday, from 3-5pm. Limited bus transportation will be provided from your comprehensive high school. The courses are worth a .5 elective credit and a letter grade for completing the course. Please see your counselor to register and please visit the website, https://www.asdk12.org/kingtech for more details.
KING TECH 2ND SEMESTER:
Attention Juniors and Seniors! King Tech is now scheduling for 2nd semester, see your counselor to sign up, space is limited. You can find a list of courses here: https://www.asdk12.org/domain/1882
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NEWS FROM PTSA
PTSA RELECTIONS PROGRAM:
Calling all Dimond Student artists, producers, musicians, and dancers.
DImond PTSA, Alaska PTA and National PTA Reflections Art Contest has begun.
You can find detailed information and entry forms at the Lynx Lair or visit dimondhighptsa.memberhub.com or on our social media.
Theme is I will change the world by…….
Categories you can enter in: Film Production, Musical Composition, Photography, Literature, Visual Arts, Special Artists and Dance Choreography.
Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place and advanced to State for judging. Don’t delay and start working on it today. Entries are due by January 7, 2022.
DIMOND SPIRIT WEAR FOR SALE:
Spirit Wear is available for purchase through our new PTSA online store. Order Here: https://dimondhighptsa.memberhub.com/store - Be sure to check out our NEW crewnecks, zip-up sweatshirt, and beanies! You can also sign up to be a PTSA member through the online store. The spirit wear orders are being processed weekly so if you place an order by Thurs, it will be available for pick up at the front office on Friday after lunch. If you have any questions, please email us at dimondptsaboard@gmail.com
BAND FUNDRAISER:
Please see attached flyers for an upcoming band fundraiser!
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Warm Regards,
Tina Johnson-Harris
DHS Principal
