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Parent News 9/14/22
Dear Dimond Families:
Homecoming week is coming and we are excited about the festivities. Please help us in congratulating the Homecoming Court. Also, below are details for next week’s Homecoming activities and events. GO LYNX!
Thank you for being a partner with us in the success of your student. We are approaching mid-quarter and before you know it we will have completed the 1st quarter. Remember, as the year progresses and students settle into doing classwork, please be certain to contact teachers first, if you have questions or concerns related to classroom routines and practices. Generally, the teacher is best prepared to respond to these questions. While we’re happy to answer questions in the curriculum office, contacting the teacher directly will expedite any outcome.
Teacher emails in the Anchorage School District follow this formula: lastname_firstname@asdk12.org.
Emails can also be found on the Dimond High School website: https://www.asdk12.org/dimond
You’re also always welcome to contact the curriculum principal: scott_michael@asdk12.org
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HOMECOMING WEEK:
Spirit Week
Monday: Disco Dancin' Day (flower prints, bell-bottoms, colorful shirts, etc.)
Tuesday: Poptastic Tuesday (skinny jeans, vans, sequins, and layered shirts)
Wednesday: Keep it Indie Day (converse, belts, flannels, overalls)
Thursday: Rock n Roll Day (band shirts, denim, leather)
Friday: Maroon & Gold (show your Dimond spirit)
Assembly
We will be on the Assembly Schedule on Friday 9/23. The Homecoming Court will be honored during the assembly, which starts at 1:20. The 2022 Homecoming Court is:
Princes
Luke Johnston
Maxwell Johnsen
Tyler Reese
Vance Harris
Carson Hand
Maguire Hamey
Augustus Kaczorowski
Princesses
Lilah Johnson
Tatum Porter
Marley Hamlett
Lauren Sulte
Ellie Cunningham
Delaney Fagerstrom
Sage Hardin
Football Games and Festivities
Join us Saturday, 9/24 for an exciting Homecoming afternoon at Dimond Alumni Stadium.
12:00 pm Varsity Flag Football vs. East HS
1:30 pm Homecoming Floats and Coronation of King and Queen
3:00 pm Varsity Tackle Football vs. East HS
Dance
The Homecoming dance is Saturday, 9/24, from 8-11 pm in the Commons. Tickets are $20 (cash only) and must be purchased at school the week of the dance. Tickets are sold at lunch from the Concessions window across from the main office. Tickets will also be sold after school on Thursday and Friday the week of the dance. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DANCE.
Students wishing to bring a non-Dimond guest must complete a guest pass form THIS WEEK. Guest pass forms are due Friday, 9/16, at 2:15 pm to the Activities Office. Forms must be signed by the Dimond student and their parent, the guest and their parent.
The dance is semi-formal; appropriate attire includes dresses, skirts, slacks, button down shirts, ties, etc. No hats allowed at the dance. Students must have their school ID (or other photo ID) to enter the dance.
Students are expected to dance front to front, and no overtly sexual dancing will be permitted. Parents will be called and students will be sent home if they are dancing inappropriately. Students in possession or under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be suspended from school and prohibited from attending Dimond dances for 1 year. Please encourage your student to make good choices and help us have a safe, fun Homecoming Dance!
UPCOMING WEBINARS:
11th & 12th Graders College Admissions Checklist:
As an 11th or 12th grader, what should you be doing this fall to set yourself up for college admissions success? During our live webinar, Kimberly Hewitt, director of Frontier Tutoring's college counseling practice, will walk through fall semester priorities for juniors and seniors.
Webinar 1
Title: 11th & 12th Graders College Admissions Checklist
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Sign-On Time for Counselor Panelists: 5:50 PM
Schools Co-Hosting: Bartlett, Chugiak, Dimond, Eagle River, and Service High School
Sign-Up Link for Families: https://www.frontiertutoring.com/webinar/2022_09_21
9th & 10th Graders College Admissions Checklist:
As a 9th or 10th grader, what should you be doing this fall to set yourself up for college admissions success? During our live webinar, Kimberly Hewitt, director of Frontier Tutoring's college counseling practice, will walk through fall semester priorities for freshmen and sophomores.
Webinar 2
Time: 9th & 10th Graders College Admissions Checklist
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Sign-On Time for Counselor Panelists: 5:50 PM
Schools Co-Hosting: Bartlett, Chugiak, Dimond, Eagle River, and Service High School
Sign-Up Link for Families: https://www.frontiertutoring.com/webinar/2022_10_12
SCHOOL PICTURES:
Dimond High School Pictures are ready to view and purchase!
Go to: Search (fotomerchanthv.com)
Enter your child's ASD student ID number as the password.
If your student missed picture day or needs a retake, please have them come to the stage on September 20th during lunch. Questions? Email alicia@fitzgeraldphotos.com
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MATH TUTORING AVAILABLE:
We are currently offering an 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.
YEARBOOK ORDERS:
Yearbooks for the 2022-23 school year are available at the fall sale price of $65 at yearbookforever.com.
Yearbook Price throughout the Year:
Until Nov 1st - $65
Until Mar 1st - $75
Until Sold - $85
Direct shipping to your home or college dorm is available for $8 on all yearbook purchases.
Senior Ads are available at the fall sale prices of:
(please note you must create/upload your ad at the time of payment)
Full page - $280
Half page - $140
Quarter page - $70
Senior ads after November 1st:
Full page - $300
Half page - $150
Quarter page - $75
All senior ads are due March 1, 2023
Senior portraits and quotes are due December 31, 2022
Email any questions, portraits, or quotes to: dimondLynxYB@gmail.com
PTSA NEWS:
Reflections Art Contest
2022-23 Theme is SHOW YOUR VOICE
Deadline to submit entries is Jan 2023. Entries can be turned in anytime between now and January to the Lynx Lair.
For more information, visit our website: Dimondhighptsa.memberhub.com
Dimond PTSA First General Membership
We hope to see you at our first of two General Membership Meetings. During this meeting you will get to meet your officers, vote on our operating budget and ask any questions you have about the PTSA or Dimond in general.
The meeting will be held today, Sept 13 at 6pm in the Dimond Library and on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85851591380?pwd=REhLRXpvYlZ4enVmT1Mxb3h6ZEZsdz09
Meeting ID: 858 5159 1380
Passcode: 769668
2nd general meeting will be in April/May to elect new officers.
The Lynx Lair (our school store) is the PTSA's only fundraiser and could use a few additional volunteers to help run the lunch shifts on Monday and Wednesday (typically 11-12:30). We currently don’t have Mornings open, but if we could get a few volunteers to help out on one or two days a week we can offer morning drinks (shifts are 6:30-8). Email us at dimondptsaboard@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.
Spirit Wear clothing is available for purchase online. New shipment will be arriving this month and you’ll be notified by email when it arrives.
To purchase your membership and/or spirit wear go to
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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.
Please make sure to have your student check in with Chelsea Hunt in the Activities office to receive an eligibility slip before they are eligible to participate in the sport.
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 the Student Nutrition website.
Activity Stickers
Activity Stickers are available for purchase on ParentConnect. The cost is $50.00 for the school year. This will get your student into 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.
Bowling News!!
Dimond bowling is having their preseason meeting on Wednesday, September 21st in MPR one during lunch. Be sure to get signed up in planeths.com.
Start Dates:
Sept. 26
Bowling
Sept. 28
Wrestling
GAS CARDS
Gas Cards are still available. If your student usually rides a bus, you are eligible for one gas card per household. Please come to the Activities office to pick one up. Office hours are 6:30 AM to 2:45 PM, closed from 12 to 12:30 PM.
UAA ACADEMIC PREVIEW DAY:
Seniors! UAA is hosting an Academic Preview Day on Friday, September 30th from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Learn about amazing opportunities in academic programs that interest you and more! There are so many options when it comes to choosing a college, UAA would like to show you what sets them apart from the crowd. Join to discover why UAA is the place to continue your academic journey.
Field trip permission forms can be picked up from Mr. Tutaan at Office B2-Lower B Hall or Mr. Hulbert at Office B100-B, after completing please turn in to the Curriculum Office. The limit will be 40 students.
Link for more information and pre-registration: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/admissions/visit/preview-day.cshtml
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Warm Regards,
Principal Johnson-Harris