North Pole High School

North Pole High Schools mission is to EMPOWER students to become lifelong LEARNERS and active citizens in an increasingly global society.

Greetings Staff,

What an amazing week! A huge show of gratitude to Mr. Matthew Bierer for being available and willing to show others how to utilize the telescope to view the partial eclipse! Students enjoyed the moments outside watching this historical event take place. I would like to commend each of you for being present in the hallways and sweeping students to class. As a reminder bell to bell instruction is vital. Please do not dismiss students prior the bell ringing to end the class. When you dismiss early you are in turn not treating your colleagues respectfully as they are trying to teach while distractors are in the halls. This week's Open House is on Wednesday, August 30th. Last week during SSP fliers were sent home printed courtesy of Flint Hills Resources. There will be a follow up text message.

Monday, August 28
MAP Testing continues

Tuesday, August 29
Tennis-NP@ West Valley @ 5:15

Wednesday, August 30
Staff Meeting @ 2:20
Open House @ 5:00

Thursday, August 31
Volleyball-NP @ Monroe 4:30/6:0
Tennis-Hutch @ NP @ 5pm

Friday, September 1
MAP Testing Window closes
Football-Barrow @ NP 4:00/7:00

Saturday, September 2
XC Running-Palmer Invitational

*All Students can learn, achieve, and succeed.
*Diversity enriches the learning and teaching environment.
*Student performance increases when students are actively engaged in a learning process with challenging expectations.
*Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and cultural needs.
*Students learn in different ways and at different rates. Students deserve appropriate services and resources to help them succeed.
*A safe, healthy, and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
*All members of our school community share in the responsibility of promoting respect, honesty and positive relationships.
*All members of our school community share in the responsibility of advancing the school's mission.

Monday, September 4
Labor Day-No School

Tuesday, September 5


Wednesday, September 6
Professional Leadership Team Meeting

Thursday, September 7
Volleyball-Eagle River @ NP 4:30/6:00


Friday, September 8 HOMECOMING WEEK
Football-LHS @ NP 4:00/7:00
Volleyball: West Valley Tourney
Tennis:Valley @ Interior

Saturday, September 9
Football: LHS @ NP C-Team @ 10
XC: Delta Invitational
Swimming: NP @ WV @6pm
Tennis: Valley @ Interior
Volleyball: West Valley Tourney
HOMECOMING DANCE: 7pm-10pm

Saturday, September 2
XC Running-Palmer Invitational

First drill of the year was a success! Thanks to each of you for taking time out of your class period to ensure students understand where they need to go in the case of an emergency. Please note that we have alarms on various doors in the building that are now armed. Exit and entrances that are armed is the door by Hanson's room, by Beks' room, and Million's room. Window coverings are to be used in emergency situations. As Safeties walk the halls they are in some cases unable to peer inside due to coverings. There should also be a magnetic strip that is utilized so that your door can remain locked during the day. If you are in need of a magnetic strip please send me an email.

Liz Beks
Kathi Blankenship
Linore Borba
Becky Dustin
Rebecca Missler
Ashley Savage
Andrew Slagle

Correct minor misbehavior calmly and consistently. Student misbehavior is an instructional opportunity.

This week in your SSP students will continue to review the handbook and the view the accompanied PowerPoint of the handbook. This week's session of the handbook will end with a game of Kahoot. Students will also learn more about Start On Time.

AUTHOR OF SUBURBAN JUNKY: FROM HONOR ROLL TO HEROIN ADDICT
When: August 31st from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Lathrop High School Hering Auditorium
Cost: FREE
Jude Hassan is the best-selling author of Suburban Junky: From Honor Roll to Heroin Addict and will be here to offer insight to parents and educators as well as raw truth and encouragement to teens. He puts a face to addiction- an unforgettable face...and one full of hope.
After Jude Hassan shares his story we will have a panel discussion from 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm
In addition to Jude Hassan, our panel will include:
William Charles will be video calling in from “Kill the Heroin Epidemic Worldwide” to answer your questions and tell his story.
Jeffrey Brown- Tattoo Artist, Local Business Owner
Anna Nelson- Executive Director Interior AIDS Association
Karen Taber- Coordinator Fairbanks Wellness Coalition
Dr. Mark Simon- Emergency Room Physician
Special Agent Michael Short with the DEA

Please email potential questions for the panel to Joy Wohlman Boyce at joy.boyce@k12northstar.org or 907-456-7794 ext 17546 for more information

September 20, 2017
Each of you are invited to an evening of discovery and networking at the museum. There is FREE Admission- pre-registration required.
RSVP by September 11: www.uaf.edu/museum/education
Teachers and administrators invited

Look for more FALL 2017 School Programs in the Staff Lounge....