Health Tips Offered by the Center for Disease Control
Here on some health tips offered by the Center for Disease Control on staying healthy and protecting yourself from the flu. (Seasonal or Swine). As of today, there has not been a reported case of Swine Flu in Alaska. However, it is only a matter of time until it does reach our state. In the meantime, we can do a few things to remain healthy and be prepare our homes and families in case the illness does reach our doorstep.
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Region 2 Music Festival
April 16-18, 14 schools in Region 2 participated in the Region 2 Music Festival, hosted by Tim Volstad at Anchorage Christian School. About 400 musicians gathered in the 5-acre school to participate in Mass Band, Honors Band, Mass Choir, and Honors Choir. Sub-activities also happening were the opportunity to qualify State Solo/Ensemble and to rank as one of the top 3 bands or choirs in the region.
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School Board Podcast Moved
To address feedback on the podcast of the board meetings the content has been moved onto one of our own servers in the district to greatly speed up downloads for users that are local. The speeds for users that are not located in the borough should be unchanged or maybe even slightly faster. This may cause some users to need to click the "Subscribe" button again to assure that iTunes is looking in the correct place for the audio. For those listening in a web browser you shouldn't notice any difference. Please contact the tech department if you are having any problems.
Click here for the podcast.
Letter from the Superintendent:
Dear DBSD Community,
Thanks for the turnout this past month to the meetings regarding our budget. The number of people who came to various meetings, including the joint school board/borough assembly meeting, testifies to the strong desire the public has to see that we continue to have the best schools possible for our children. We should keep that level of involvement going.
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DESPA Negotiations Update
Click here and you will find documents related to the DESPA negotiations with the Denali Borough School District Board. Currently there is a copy of the DESPA contract voted on during the March 2009 meeting, as well as a letter to the public from the school board.
ANNUAL CHILD FIND
The purpose of this screening is to identify children ages 3 through 21 who may have problems with communication, learning or skill development.
TESTING INFORMATION
Standard Based Assessment (SBA) testing will take place April 7-9, 2009. This testing is for 3rd through 10th graders. The 10th grade SBA testing is intertwined with the HSGQE. The HSGQE/HSGQE Retests will be conducted on those same dates (4/7-4/9).
Last year the Department of Education and Early Development added a science component to the Standard's Based Assessments (SBA). The Science portion of the SBA will be given on April 6, 2009. Only grades 4, 8, and 10 will take the Science portion of the SBA.
Beginning the 07-08 school year the Department of Education and Early Development added a Science component to the Standard's Based Assessments (SBA). The Science portion of the SBA will be given on April 6, 2009. Only grades 4, 8, and 10 will take the Science portion of the SBA.
These tests are important for your child as well as the district. Please make every effort to have your child at school on those days.
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