In January our community nominated 5 teachers for the Teacher of the Year Program. The five teachers; Mr. Brewer, Ms. Doster, Ms. Feriante, Mr. Starr, and Mr. Townsend each were recognized for the differences they have made in our school and their willingness to help all students and families in our school community. Last week a selection committee reviewed the nominations and determined that Mr. Townsend will be our 2011 Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Mr. T, and the four outstanding teachers who were also nominated.
Mr. Townsend's name will now be submitted for consideration in the State and National Teacher of the Year programs. Congratulations and Good Luck to Mr. Townsend from everyone!
Student Council
The Student Council has been meeting regularly this year and taking a very active role in our school. Officers and representatives from all high school grades have helped pull together Pep Assemblies, a Principal Recognition Day event, and the annual Christmas Party for high school students. Student Council representatives attended the Fall AASG (Alaska Association of Student Governments) Conference in Palmer, and they came back to host an assembly to support AASG's efforts to 'Ban the 'R' Word. This is an effort in conjunction with Special Olympics Alaska to bring awareness and sensitivity to support people with disabilities in our schools and communities. To learn more bout this important effort, click on this link: http://www.r-word.org/
We are also thankful for the Student Representative to our School Board. Anna brings a perspective to the Board that our administration and Board needs to hear and she advocates on behalf of all students k-12 to make sure they have a voice in these important meetings.
Visit our page from time to time to see other updates and photos of Student Council events and activities. For other information about Student Council, please contact Mrs. Darlene Groat or Mrs. Lori King.