On Monday, May 10, 2021, the FDA approved the authorization of the Pfizer Vaccine for students aged 12-15, now allowing all individuals 12 and up to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine if they wish. The CDC Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet tomorrow and quickly approve the authorization of administering the Pfizer Vaccine to all individuals 12 and up. This will begin to move us further towards our school reopening efforts for next year, as well as allow more communities to reach that 80% mark for further reopening of our region.
It is anticipated that following CDC approval tomorrow, teams from NSHC will be put together Thursday, May 13 and be ready to begin administering shots on Friday, May 14, 2021. As stated before, I have approved teams from NSHC to come into the schools and provide shots as necessary.
Attached are links to the Pfizer Vaccination Consent Form for parents and the EUA referenced on the form. If you would like for your child to receive the vaccination at the school, please complete this form and return it to your school office by Friday, May 14, 2021.
The Bering Strait School District highly recommends all eligible students and community members get the vaccine to assist in our efforts of keeping all our students, staff, and communities safe.
NSHC COVID19 Vaccination Consent Form: https://5il.co/sjni
Fact Sheet: https://5il.co/sjnd
On Monday, May 10, 2021, the FDA approved the authorization of the Pfizer Vaccine for students aged 12-15, now allowing all individuals 12 and up to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine if they wish. The CDC Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet tomorrow and quickly approve the authorization of administering the Pfizer Vaccine to all individuals 12 and up. This will begin to move us further towards our school reopening efforts for next year, as well as allow more communities to reach that 80% mark for further reopening of our region.
It is anticipated that following CDC approval tomorrow, teams from NSHC will be put together Thursday, May 13 and be ready to begin administering shots on Friday, May 14, 2021. As stated before, I have approved teams from NSHC to come into the schools and provide shots as necessary.
Attached are links to the Pfizer Vaccination Consent Form for parents and the EUA referenced on the form. If you would like for your child to receive the vaccination at the school, please complete this form and return it to your school office by Friday, May 14, 2021.
The Bering Strait School District highly recommends all eligible students and community members get the vaccine to assist in our efforts of keeping all our students, staff, and communities safe.
BSSD Graduation Dates
The Bering Strait School District is excited to announce that we will be holding in person graduation ceremonies for the 2021 high school graduates.
Check with your school to see capacity limits for graduation day!
https://www.bssd.org/page/graduation-dates
2021 Graduation Dates!
The Bering Strait School District is excited to announce that we will be holding in person graduation ceremonies for the 2021 high school graduates.
Check with your school to see capacity limits for graduation day!
https://www.bssd.org/page/graduation-dates
Share your thoughts on the COVID-19 Pandemic & Education!
AK DEED Survey Closes on May 16 at 11:59am: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/808824766
Calling all families & advocates of migratory children, English learners, Alaska Native children, children with disabilities, children experiencing homelessness, and children in foster care! We need your feedback! COVID-19 has impacted all of us and has interrupted our students' learning. Join the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development for an evening chat as we discuss the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and gather your input on the needs of our children.
Please join us for a discussion on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Education. Choose whichever day works for your schedule!
• Monday, May 10, 2021 at 6pm
• Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6pm
• Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 6pm
All meetings are accessible here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85080672200
You can also join us on the phone by calling this number 888-475-4499 and entering the meeting ID: 850 8067 2200
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Find more information on the Alaska Children's Trust website: https://www.alaskachildrenstrust.org/child-abuse-prevention-month
Thursday and Friday 1:30 Dismissal
Payton Gandee advances to Round 2 State Battle of the Books!!! This means she scored in the top 12 in the state for HS.
High School Seniors: Apply for AASB’s 30th Annual June Nelson Scholarship Competition! Winners receive a $1,500 Scholarship. Application Deadline: Monday, March 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm
https://aasb.org/high-school-seniors-apply-now-for-the-june-nelson-scholarship/
High School Seniors: Apply Now for the June Nelson Scholarship!
https://aasb.org/high-school-seniors-apply-now-for-the-june-nelson-scholarship/
Apply for AASB’s 30th Annual June Nelson Scholarship Competition! Winners receive a $1,500 Scholarship.
Application Deadline:
Monday, March 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm
The Association of Alaska School Boards is proud to announce its 30th Annual Scholarship Award Competition. The June Nelson Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of the late June Nelson, longtime school board member from Kotzebue. June contributed much to the cause of education and will be remembered for her outstanding service on behalf of Alaska’s children.
This 2020-2021 school year, AASB will award fifteen graduating seniors each with a $1,500 scholarship to apply toward their post-secondary education. The scholarship may be applied toward the student’s choice of a business, trade, or a college institution.
Games Times this Weekend
Spectator Rules for Basketball
Cookie Grams for Valentine's Day. Community may order but must pick up. Cookies available the 15th due to the weekend.
CONGRATULATIONS Payton!!!!
BSSD Academic Decathlon Super Quiz and Awards Ceremony will be held Tuesday, February 9, at 2:00 PM. Tune into https://www.facebook.com/BSSDStudentActivities for the live feed!
BSSD Seniors - get help with applications and more
Public Notice: Bering Strait School District Board Meeting The Bering Strait School District Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Thursday, February 4, 2021, for the 227th Regular Session at 9:00 AM Join the Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96582132300?pwd=UUxybjZWbGtWSE9IM1Q4aTVScFdodz09 Meeting ID: 965 8213 2300 Passcode: 952886 Call-in Numbers: 877-853-5247 US Toll-Free: 888-788-0099 ACTION ITEMS: FY22 Bilingual/ Bicultural Staffing Proposals FY22 Classified Staffing Proposals FY22 AP Proposal in KTS FY22 Special Education Teacher Proposal FY22 Certified Staffing Proposals Classified Step Adjustment Proposal FY22 District Calendar Basketball Season Proposal FY22 CIP 6-Year Plan FY21 Fuel Bid FY22 AHFC Priorities Day Tank/ Bulk Fuel Tank Painting AHFC Grant Koyuk Housing Renovations and Repairs Policy Adoption Section 4000 Policy Adoption Section 5000 ANEED Grant Executive Session-Superintendent Evaluation REPORTS: NACTEC 2nd Quarter Financial Curriculum & Instruction Cultural Classified Manual Superintendent’s PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Notice: Bering Strait School District Board Meeting
The Bering Strait School District Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, February 4, 2021, for the 227th Regular Session at 9:00 AM
Join the Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96582132300?pwd=UUxybjZWbGtWSE9IM1Q4aTVScFdodz09
Meeting ID: 965 8213 2300
Passcode: 952886
Call-in Numbers: 877-853-5247 US Toll-Free: 888-788-0099
ACTION ITEMS:
FY22 Bilingual/ Bicultural Staffing Proposals
FY22 Classified Staffing Proposals
FY22 AP Proposal in KTS
FY22 Special Education Teacher Proposal
FY22 Certified Staffing Proposals
Classified Step Adjustment Proposal
FY22 District Calendar
Basketball Season Proposal
FY22 CIP 6-Year Plan
FY21 Fuel Bid
FY22 AHFC Priorities
Day Tank/ Bulk Fuel Tank Painting
AHFC Grant
Koyuk Housing Renovations and Repairs
Policy Adoption Section 4000
Policy Adoption Section 5000
ANEED Grant
Executive Session-Superintendent Evaluation
REPORTS:
NACTEC
2nd Quarter Financial
Curriculum & Instruction
Cultural
Classified Manual
Superintendent’s
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Notice: Bering Strait School District Board Meeting
The Bering Strait School District Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, February 4, 2021, for the 227th Regular Session at 9:00 AM
Join the Zoom meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/96582132300?pwd=UUxybjZWbGtWSE9IM1Q4aTVScFdodz09
Meeting ID: 965 8213 2300
Passcode: 952886
Call-in Numbers: 877-853-5247
US Toll-Free: 888-788-0099
ACTION ITEMS:
FY22 Bilingual/ Bicultural Staffing Proposals
FY22 Classified Staffing Proposals
FY22 AP Proposal in KTS
FY22 Special Education Teacher Proposal
FY22 Certified Staffing Proposals
Classified Step Adjustment Proposal
FY22 District Calendar
Basketball Season Proposal
FY22 CIP 6-Year Plan
FY21 Fuel Bid
FY22 AHFC Priorities
Day Tank/ Bulk Fuel Tank Painting
AHFC Grant
Koyuk Housing Renovations and Repairs
Policy Adoption Section 4000
Policy Adoption Section 5000
ANEED Grant
Executive Session-Superintendent Evaluation
REPORTS:
NACTEC
2nd Quarter Financial
Curriculum & Instruction
Cultural
Classified Manual
Superintendent’s
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Each year, we look to gather feedback from all stakeholders regarding the work of our Administrators, Teachers, and the Superintendent to assist in growth for everyone and to assist in making improvements to our schools. Please take the time to fill out each survey below.
Site Administrator Survey - https://tinyurl.com/FY21Admin
Teacher Survey - https://tinyurl.com/FY21Teacher
Superintendent Survey - https://tinyurl.com/FY21Sup