Paul F. Asicksik School

Fall School Picture Schedule. All flights have been booked. There are a few modifications in the schedule due to routing that are noted in yellow. Mostly for the southern route. The northern route has one route that the photographer is on standby Wales to Brevig Mission. The southern route has one standby at the end of the route Elim to Nome.

Be on the lookout for "What Students Should Know in Reading" Informational sheets during the month of August. Each week we will highlight different grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 📖 This week we will highlight: "What KINDERGARTEN Students Should Know in Reading".

ANNOUNCEMENT! National Native American Environmental Awareness Summer Youth Practicum 2023

VOTING is EXTENDED until APRIL 28. BSSD Virtual Art Show. Check out over 600 entries in this year's BSSD Virtual Art Show and vote on your favorite pieces! Vote now by clicking the link: https://sites.google.com/bssd.org/arts/k-12-online-art-show

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Bering Strait School District Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 for the 236th Regular Session via zoom at 4:00 PM and Thursday, April 20 at 10:00AM in Stebbins. The public is invited to attend. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86784050470

BSSD Virtual Art Show. Check out over 600 entries in this year's BSSD Virtual Art Show and vote on your favorite pieces! Vote now by clicking the link: https://sites.google.com/bssd.org/arts/k-12-online-art-show

Don't forget to set clocks ahead one hour this weekend. Happy Spring Break and safe travels to all who are traveling!!!

You can catch LIVE STREAMING, Live Sessions and Bracket Results on the 40th Annual BSSD Wrestling & Cheerleading Tournament by clicking the links below. LIVE STREAMING https://www.youtube.com/embed/live_stream?channel=UCU9X4R7TvoqnshpRLDN5oJg Live Session: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTU0460w0Z1BqzwgofTzfcw_47meqtdNpgrrevdt-RmKe8rpOe8mWl_H-fdqROiO1lL3C442p0EWx6g/pubhtml Elementary Brackets Result https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTkaZTrTTMYpVkvpKIuQ5nbPKV_0VjVFFxxLFJoFFWU8Ce2DU4TZxLrkKOAHy9bVQ/pubhtml Junior High Brackets Results https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRhb_enKLi8JEj-5LQu6TM5vtY7lWxCIO1KikHXuKl8tPqve_6dyLdzcoaBPF-TuQ/pubhtml

BSSD Regional School Board Elections DEADLINE to file to run for a seat is August 5th More information at click the link below https://www.elections.alaska.gov/Core/regionaleducationalattendancearea.php

Congratulations to our winners of Best in Show! Thank you so much to everyone who took a moment to vote, did the hard work of creating artwork to submit, supported students in the submission process, or otherwise helped make this virtual event a reality! To view all winners and see the full show, follow this link: https://sites.google.com/bssd.org/arts/k-12-online-art-show/2021-2022-art-show

LAST CHANCE VOTING Use this link to vote on the 2021-2022 Virtual Art Show: https://sites.google.com/bssd.org/arts/k-12-online-art-show Voting will be open through the weekend.

One Action Required - FY22 Administrator Evaluation https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOB2TMU_6TtAjNrGGDOo6rf_kuAXY52PhfISj50WrBUa7SYQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

BSSD Superintendent Finalists https://5il.co/14t4n-2

Good Evening, Currently there have been a total of three cases of COVID identified at the wrestle/cheer tournament. The students are isolated away from the main group with an adult. The decision has been made to cancel the remainder of the wrestling/cheerleading tournament. There will be no further activities taking place at the Unalakleet School this weekend. We are working to schedule travel for students, coaches, and visiting parents to return home tomorrow. We will send out the information as soon as it's finalized, and it will be posted on Google Calendar. We thank you for your understanding and patience. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me at (907) 625-1590. Respectfully, Kris Busk

Good Afternoon, This afternoon a student tested positive for COVID-19 at the wrestling/cheerleading tournament. The student has been removed from the school building and is currently isolating with family outside of the school. All teams are currently quarantining and separated from group contact until the results of NSHC testing efforts come back. Social tracing is currently being conducted. The following message was sent by the Unalakleet School administration a few moments ago: "Due to a positive case being identified, the elementary/wrestling cheerleading tournament is currently postponed until tomorrow. All teams will remain in their room. No spectators or visitors will be allowed to enter the school. The situation will be reevaluated tomorrow morning." If the tournament ends up being cancelled, all athletes and coaches returning to the village will be asked to quarantine until the results of a COVID test that is taken at site are returning. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me on my cell phone at (907) 625-1590. Thank you for your understanding. Kris Busk

School Operating Protocols (Updated September 17, 2021): https://5il.co/z9tk

BSSD School Operating Protocols (Updated September 3, 2021): https://5il.co/yffi

BSSD School Reopening Family Letter for the 2021-2022 School Year: https://5il.co/y2ha

The 2021 Educators Rising National Conference took place June 24h - 27th, 2021. There were 22 students that competed from the State of Alaska. Fourteen of these students placed in the top ten of their fierce national competitions. We are thrilled to congratulate the Bering Strait School District on their student’s performance! Aryana Ivanoff, from Frank A. Degnan High School, placed 1st in Inside Our Schools Earl Ivanoff, from Frank A. Degnan High School, placed 8th in Inside Our Schools Mary Arca, from Frank A. Degnan High School, placed 1st in Inside Our Schools Payton Gandee, from Paul F. Asicksik High School, placed 5th in Lesson Planning & Delivery: Humanities Educators Rising Alaska is proud of your student’s performance, all the effort they put in, and their teachers (Giaana Peterson & Jessica Brabazon) who supported them. We are honored to highlight their accomplishments and the progress they have made. We are eager to see where their ambitions take them going forward and appreciate your support with the Educators Rising Program in your schools. Thank you for your time, we can't wait to work with your principals, teachers, and students in the future.

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 formally approved the Pfizer Vaccine for 12 and up today as expected. 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. 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/sm1x Fact Sheet: https://5il.co/sjnd