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The Raven’s Call
Newsletter of Raven Correspondence School
February 2015
Battle of the Books, Page 2
Anchorage, Pages 4-5
Delta, Page 6
Fairbanks, Page 7
Juneau, Pages 8-9
Wasilla, Pages 10-11
Important Dates
February 2-6
March 31
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In-Service: Offices will be open. Teacher availability will be limited,
as teachers will be attending professional development training.
February 15
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Last day to make any changes to your student’s ILP.
Computer Purchase Deadline.
April 13-24
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Every Raven Student Shall...
Every student starts with a solid foundation in grades Pre-K—Third Grade.
Read by Third Grade
Every student reads by the end of Third Grade.
Meet or Exceed Expectations
Every student meets or exceeds expectations.
Graduate Ready
Every student graduates ready for college and careers.
AMP Test: Grades 3-12. Contact your local office for dates and times.
April/May
Student Goals, 2014-2015
Start Strong
Science SBA Test: Grades 4, 8 & 10
PMAP Test: Grades K-2. Individual appointments will be scheduled.
Inside This Issue
Battle of the Books...................................................
Outstanding Student Achievements ......................
LEGO Robotics..............................................................
Jr. LEGO Robotics.........................................................
Anchorage Office........................................................
Delta Office.................................................................
Fairbanks Office..........................................................
Juneau Office.............................................................
Wasilla Office..............................................................
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battle of the Books
Congratulations, raven battle of the books teams!!
Grades K-2
Pictured Left: Anchorage “X-Raven” Team
won 1st place in the YKSD district battle!
Pictured Middle: Wasilla “Mario Brothers” Team
did an awesome job in battle!
Grades 3-4
Pictured Right: Anchorage “Power-Train” Team
won 2nd place in the YKSD district battle!
Grades 9-12
Not Pictured: Wasilla “Raven” Team
won 1st place in the YKSD district battle!
Outstanding student achievements
Timothy DowninG
Quinn Evenson
Anchorage Raven student Timothy Downing
won 3rd place in the Contemporary Dance
Category in the Senior Age Division at the
Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP). The YAGP
is an annual international student ballet
competition open to dance students 8-19
years old. We’re proud of you, Timothy!
Former Fairbanks Raven student Quinn Evenson
gets to experience his first World Junior Curling
Championships! Quinn and his teammates on
Minnesota 2 captured the men’s title Saturday on
the U.S. Junior National Curling Championships in
Devils Lake, North Dakota. They will represent the
U.S. at the 2015 World Junior Championships in
Tallinn, Estonia, February 28-March 8.
Way to go, Quinn!
Dance
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Curling
Outstanding Student Achievements & Start Strong
Lego RObOtics
The Anchorage LEGO Robotics teams competed in the
regional qualifier competition on Saturday, January 10th
at Central Middle School. All three teams qualified to
attend the State Competition! Way to go!!
Jr. LEGO RObOtics
The Anchorage Jr. LEGO Robotics teams participated in
the regional expo on Saturday, January 17th at
South High School. All three teams presented wellprepared projects to the judges. We’re proud of you!
LEGO Robotics & Jr. LEGO Robotics
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Anchorage Office
341 West Tudor Road, Suite 206, Anchorage, AK 99503
T: 644-8590 F: 644-8591
Pictured Above: Anchorage Raven’s NEW Glee Club! / Left: Grades 3-5. Right: Grades 6-12.
Office Hours
Monday- Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
Advisory Teachers
Danae Davis, Carmen Romero & Terri Thurston
Administrative Assistant
& Family Representative
Valerie Thurston
Administrative Clerk
Bijan Welch
Pictured Above: Our Sledding, S’Mores and Hot Cocoa event didn’t go quite as planned because
there wasn’t enough snow to sled! But we still met for s’mores, hot cocoa and fellowship!
Pictured Left: Feliz Cumpleańos! We learned about birthdays in Spanish class with Miss Carmen!
Pictured Below: Over 31students learned how to sew with Miss Terri in our sewing classes!
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Anchorage Office
Pictured Above: The Anchorage and Wasilla Offices joined forces for a fun day at the Anchorage Museum! For more photos, see page 11.
Fifty-one students enjoyed docent-led tours in the Alaska History Gallery and Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center; guided investigations which
taught students about subsistence; a scavenger hunt in the “Art of the North” Gallery; and free time in the Imaginarium Discovery Center.
Join us in FEBRuary
Healthy Futures Challenge
Log 1: February 1-28 — Earn a Click-N-Catch!
To get a log sheet, RSVP to Valerie: [email protected].
INSERVICE
February 2-6
The advisory teachers will be unavailable this week; they will be at an off-site
location for a week full of training at In-Service! The office will still be open;
please contact Bijan and Valerie if you need assistance.
Math Club
No math club this month due to In-Service.
Glee Club
Grades 3-5: Mondays, February 9, 16 & 23 at 1-2pm
Grades 6-12: Mondays, February 9, 16 & 23 at 2-3pm
Spanish Class
Level A: Tuesdays, February 10, 17 & 24 at 10-10:45am
Level B: Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 17 & 24 at 10:45-11:30am
Jabali African Acrobats
Thursday, February 5, 10am
All seats have been filled.
Science Workshop: Electricity
Session 1 - Grades 6-8: Tuesday, February 10 at 1-2:30pm
Session 2 - Grades 3-6: Tuesday, February 10 at 3-4:30pm
Session 3 - Grades 3-6: Wednesday, February 11 at 1-2:30pm
Session 4 - Grades 9-12: Wednesday, February 11 at 3:30-5pm
Session 5 - Grades 3-6: Thursday, February 12 at 1-2:30pm
Session 6 - Grades 3-6: Thursday, February 12 at 3-4:30pm
Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2-3pm
All parents are invited to join us and give us feedback! For more information,
contact Valerie: [email protected].
Spelling Bee Closing Ceremony
Wednesday, February 11 at 11am
For more information, contact Carmen: [email protected].
PE Club: Mini-Golf at Putter’s Wild!
Friday, February 13 at 1pm
Join us for a fun afternoon of mini-golf and the “Blaster” game! This activity is
generously supported by the Physical Education Grant, and has limited FREE
spaces for K-12 students. RSVP with Valerie ASAP: [email protected]
Engineering Camp
February 16-19 at 1-3pm
This camp has reached participant capacity.
Beading Class at The Alaska Bead Company
Friday, February 20 at 1-3:30pm
Students in grades 3-6, join us for this fun class! Students will choose from
a variety of beads and an assortment of charms to create 2 zipper pulls
and 2 window sun-catchers! Limited space available. Cost: $30/student.
RSVP to Valerie: vthurston @yksd.com.
Idita-read kickoff
Thursday, March 5 at 1pm
Let’s learn about the Iditarod and kick off our reading version of the race. Even if
you are not able to make it to the official kickoff, you can still participate! RSVP
to Valerie ([email protected]) to receive the musher guidelines.
Limited space available! RSVP to Valerie: [email protected].
Anchorage Office
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Delta Office
 Heidi’s Corner 
We have practice SBA tests in the office for 4th, 8th and 10th grade students.
We are taking the Science SBA test on March 31, 2015.
Please check out Flocabulary.com for catchy songs to help you remember
math formulas for the AMP testing! Julie and I have prizes in the office.
Please come by to show what you know! Memorize for a prize!
Jarvis West Building, Room 2A, Delta Junction, AK 99737
T: 895-2280 F: 895-2281
Office Hours
Monday- Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
Advisory Teacher
Featured Students
Mical Gurney
Mical has been chosen as one of 45 students to
attend Answer 2.0 Camp. He will be working with
Alaska’s Education Resource Center over the
next three years. Go Mical!
Heidi Mintun
Administrative Assistant
Julie Szidloski
Join us in FEBRuary
Healthy Futures Challenge
Clay Jenkins
Log 1: February 1-28 — Earn a Click-N-Catch!
Clay performed a “Hat Trick”
during this game and the ‘Delta
Huskies won! Yay, Clay!
To get a log sheet, RSVP to Julie: [email protected].
INSERVICE IN ANCHORAGE
February 2-6
Heidi will be in Anchorage for a week full of training! The office
will still be open; please contact Julie if you need assistance.
Art Class: Tin Punch Lanterns
Monday, February 2
For more information, contact Julie: [email protected].
Bowling
Wednesday, February 11 at 2-4pm
To RSVP, contact Julie: [email protected].
Annual Girls’ Tea
Tuesday, February 17 at 2:30pm
Join us at the First Baptist Church for a wonderful time.
Boys’ Night Out
Wednesday, February 25
Look for more information from the Delta Office!
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Pictured Right: Julie Szidloski,
Emily Schenk and Kirsty Schenk
planning our Girl’s Tea!
Delta Office
Fairbanks Office
4762 Old Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
T: 374-9401 F: 374-9440
Office Hours
Monday- Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
Advisory Teachers
Nicholas Graves, Martha Kate Robinson & Heidi Wright
We love
LEGO Robotics!
Pictured Above, Top Row: Jr. LEGO
Pictured Middle & Bottom Row:
The LEGO Robotics students work hard
to program their robot with Miss Cori!
Counseling Department
Whitney Adams, Joan Jones & Ryan Tilbury
Administrative Assistant
Sierra Chandler
Family Representative
June Strothenke
Join us in FEBRuary
Healthy Futures Challenge
Log 1: February 1-28 — Earn a Click-N-Catch! RSVP to Sierra: [email protected]
INSERVICE IN ANCHORAGE
February 2-6
The advisory teachers and counselors will be unavailable; they will be in Anchorage
for a week full of training! The office will be open; contact Sierra if you need help!
Chess Club
Wednesday, February 4 at 2:15-3:45pm
RSVP to June: [email protected].
North Pole Library
Wednesday, February 11 at 1-3pm
Join us for a visit at the North Pole Library! RSVP to June: [email protected].
Cookie Bake-Off
Thursday, February 26 at 1-3pm
RSVP is mandatory to June: [email protected].
Homeschool Science Fair
Registration Deadline: Saturday February 28
To register, please visit www.sciencefairbanks.org!
Fairbanks Office
Pictured Above & Left:
The Chess Club in action
with Coach June!
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Juneau Office
8391 Airport Blvd, Suite B, Juneau, AK 99801
T: 796-2112 F: 796-2133
Office Hours
Monday- Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
Advisory Teachers
Joan Gianotti & Theresa Miller
Administrative Assistant
& Family Representative
Above, Top Row: Stunning Science with Stephen Shier!
Above, Bottom Left: UAS CTE Tour. Above, Bottom Right: Chili Potluck PAC Meeting.
Holly Shier
Top Row, Left and Middle: Holiday Craft Party
Top Row, Right: Activity Boxes Parent Workshop
Middle Row: Math Games Activity
Bottom Row: Art Workshop
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Juneau Office
Pictured Above: Physical Education activity with Jason Johnson!
Join us in FEBRuary
Healthy Futures Challenge
Log 1: February 1-28 — Earn a Click-N-Catch!
Jump in on the spring challenge by logging your physical activity and receiving
a fun prize. To get a log sheet, RSVP to Holly: [email protected].
TEACHER INSERVICE IN ANCHORAGE
February 2-6
The advisory teachers will be unavailable this week since they will be in
Anchorage for a week full of training at In-Service! The office will still be open;
please contact Holly if you need assistance.
Math Games Club
Tuesdays, February. 10, 17 & 24 at 3:30-4:30pm
Students in grades K-8 are invited to join us to play fun math games and have
have a blast while practicing important math facts. RSVP to Holly at
[email protected] and get in on the fun!
AMP TESTING PRACTICE WORKSHOPs
Tuesday, February 3 at 3-4pm, Monday, February 16 at 2-3pm
OR Wednesday, February 18 at 1-2pm
Attention parents and 3rd-10th grade students, join us at the office during one
of our scheduled AMP testing practice sessions! You will get a feel for what the
testing will be like this spring. We only have 12 computers available; RSVP to
Holly ([email protected]) is required.
Parent Advisory Committee
Tuesday, February 10 at 2:30-3:30pm
Parents, join us to discuss upcoming activities and give us your input!
Illuminating the Path to College & Career Readiness
Wednesday, February 11 at 12:30-2:30pm
High school students, this will be a two-part workshop presented by Frank
Coenraad at UAS. The first part will include what students need to be college and
career ready when they graduate from high school. The second part of the
session will delve into college exploration and the college application process.
RSVP to Holly: [email protected].
Juneau Office
ART activity: Quilting with Fractions and symmetry
Friday, February 13 & 20 at 3:15-4:30pm
Theresa will lead this two-part activity for students in grades 3-12 using a
Project ARTiculate kit! Students will learn about the history of quilt making. They
then cut shapes from squares using equivalent fractions and design the center
and border squares using vertical, horizontal and diagonal symmetry. Please
RSVP to Holly ([email protected]) so we can prepare enough materials.
Family Literacy Engagement Workshop
Tuesday, February 17 at 6-7:30pm
Families of Kindergarteners are invited to come and discover what your students
need to learn and do to build reading skills. Theresa and Joan will model best
practices for instruction that will spark your children’s interest in reading. Every
family will receive a Scholastic bag with three books, a family activity/tip sheet
and certificate for every child that participates. RSVP to Holly: [email protected].
Stunning Science with Stephen Shier
Monday, February 23 at 3:45-4:45pm
Join us at the office the last Monday of each month for some spectacular
science demonstrations with science teacher Stephen Shier! All ages are
welcome. Please RSVP to Holly: [email protected].
Ice Skating Activity
Wednesday, February 25 at 11am-12pm
Join us at the Treadwell Ice Rink for a 20-minute lesson divided based on ability,
40-minute open skate and dance under the disco ball! As a school group, we get
an excellent rate and can have up to 50 participants, so let’s make this a fun
activity with many families joining in! Please RSVP to Holly: [email protected].
Idita-read kickoff
Friday, February 27 at 3:30-4:30pm
Let’s learn about the Iditarod and kick off our reading version of the race. Even if
you are not able to make it to the official kickoff, you can still participate! RSVP
to Holly ([email protected]) to receive the musher guidelines.
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Wasilla Office
1261 Seward-Meridian Road, Suite H, Wasilla, AK 99654
T: 357-9573 F: 357-9572
Office Hours
Monday- Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
Advisory Teachers
Joy Shier & Randi Shrider
Administrative Assistant
Monique Ratzlaff
The Wasilla Office WON an ice cream party to
celebrate winning the Raven Sprit Competition!
Way to go, Wasilla Families!
Family Representative
Tanya Moore
Top Row: Mini Science
Workshop with Ron Bergey!
Bottom Row, Left & Middle:
Emily and Jacob Rees won
1st Place in their age
groups in a local art
contest! Way to go!!
Bottom Row, Right:
Our LEGO Robotics Club
in action!
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Wasilla Office
Pictured Below: The Anchorage and
Wasilla Offices joined forces for a
fun day at the Anchorage Museum!
For more photos, see page 5.
Fifty-one students enjoyed docentled tours; guided investigations
which taught students about
subsistence; a scavenger hunt;
and free time in the Imaginarium
Discovery Center.
Join us in FEBRUary
Healthy Futures Challenge
Log 1: February 1-28 — Earn a Click-N-Catch!
To get a log sheet, RSVP to Randi: [email protected].
INSERVICE IN ANCHORAGE
February 2-6: Joy and Randi will be unavailable this week; they
will be in Anchorage for a week full of training at In-Service!
The office will be open; Monique will be happy to assist you!
LEGO Club
Tuesdays, February 3, 17, & 24 at 3-4:30pm
Become a Sugar Detective: find those
hidden sugars in drinks with randi
Thursday, February 12 at 2-3pm
Join us! Students will identify drinks that taste sweet and
have sugar, watch a DVD and kick off the new year by going
over prizes for our Healthy Futures Challenge!
RSVP to Randi: [email protected].
Graduation Meeting: Class of 2015
Tuesday, February 17 at 2-3pm
Seniors and parents, join us for an important planning
meeting! Come learn about what to expect the day of
graduation, invitations, photos and other details to prepare
you for your big day! We need your input for ceremony details
such as class motto, class song and graduation speaker.
RSVP to Randi: [email protected].
ICE SKATING LESSON
Thursday, February 19 at 10:30am-12pm
RSVP to Tanya: [email protected].
Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 19 at 3pm
For more information, contact Tanya: [email protected].
Iditarod Headquarters Tour
Tuesday, February 24 at 1pm
Space is limited. RSVP to Tanya: [email protected].
Muffins with Moms
Wednesday, February 25 at 10:30-11:30am
Join us, get a free book, eat muffins and read with mom!
RSVP to Randi: [email protected].
Fred Meyer Tour
Thursday, February 26 at 10am
Space is limited. RSVP to Tanya: [email protected].
Wasilla Office
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