February/March 2014 [PDF] - AJ Dimond High School

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A. J. Dimond High School Community Newsletter February/March 2014
www.dimondhigh.com
Letter from the Principal Save the Date
Dear Dimond Parent or Guardian, Your input is very important to us.
February 10 Monday
Please take the Parent Survey on Di-
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mond’s School climate and Connected- 4 PM
Olympics, an energetic competition be-
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com/s/ASDSchoolClimate-Family14
cheered our
February 11 Tuesday
spirits and unit-
ed our school in 9:30 AM – 10:30 Am
Mark your busy calendars for Parent-
positive energy Teacher Conferences on Thursday, Feb- Public tours of Dimond High School
and purpose.
ruary 13. Our teachers, administrators and February 13 Thursday
Given the deep
counselors are prepared to share your stu-
budget cuts fac- Parent-Teacher Conferences
dent’s third quarter progress.
ing our school
Students dismissed at 11 AM
district, the
Spirit Olympics Parent-teacher conferences
Most Sincerely,
couldn’t have
11:45 – 2:30; 4 – 7 PM
come at a better
time. February 14 Friday
Dimond ad- Inservice training No school for students
ministration and staff are meeting to
February 17 Monday
safeguard educational opportunities for Cheryl M. Guyett
our students despite the loss of teach- Presidents Day Holiday
ers, supplies and essential materials. The February 18 Tuesday
school district has asked each high school
to create a seven-period school day next 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
year. With an additional period students Public tours of Dimond High School
would be able to take another class each
6 PM – 7:30 PM
semester and potentially earn one addition-
al credit each year. The school day would Future Freshman Fair for families of
remain the same length. Each day would
8th graders
be carved into seven units of time, instead
of six. Therefore each class would meet February 20 Thursday
for a shorter amount.
7 PM
Dimond staff is preparing the optimum
Fine Arts Showcase
seven-period schedule to continue our
students’ academic success. Dimond’s February 24 Tuesday
Public tours of Dimond High School
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9:30 AM – 10:30 AM & 6 PM- 7 PM
Advanced Placement completions, and Tuesdays
preparation for college and career have Public tours of Dimond High School
February 4, 11, 18 and 24
never been higher. Dimond staff will pre- February 26 Wednesday
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12:08 PM Large Gym
es with the challenge of mastering rigorous 6 PM- 7 PM
classes in a shorter amount of time. Fami- Academic Awards
Please join us!
lies will be kept informed of our progress.
March 7 Friday
February is Visit our Schools Month.
Inservice Grading Day for Third Quarter
Come take the Dimond tour each Tues-
day in February beginning at 9:30 AM and March 10 - 14
ending at 10:15. Our Student Ambassa-
Join Ms. Guyett for Spring Break
dors and I hope to see you as well as our
neighbors who don’t even have children in March 20 Thursday
coffee/tea and conversation
school. We’re putting out the maroon and
7 PM
gold carpet. Come see the academic life of
February 18th 7:30-8:00am
our 1,730 students. National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
and 12:15-12:45pm
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productive lives in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex society.
CURRICULUM NEWS
James Bell, Curriculum Assistant Principal - 742-7008
Early Warning! the testing environment until the state al- receive electronic
lows us to dismiss students. results for seniors
April is the Month of testing for high
in late April.
school students in Alaska and Dimond Testing 101
is no exception. Please see the box be- Seniors, mark on
Q: Who will take the exams this spring?
low for details. your calendars!
There will be A: All freshman and sophomores take ex- Dimond’s gradua-
a special bus ams as well as any junior or senior who tion this year will
pick-up for has not passed one or more sections of the take place at the
students who HSGQE. Sullivan Arena on
do not have to Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00pm. Spring se-
Q: What exams will the freshmen take?
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– 3rdthat will A: Freshmen take the Standards Based As- be one of the earliest graduation dates that
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hours later than SBAs measure whether a student is per- on Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th.
their normal forming at grade level in reading, writing These are critically important days for our
pick-up time. and math. seniors. This is great news for seniors who
KCC will have Q: What exams will sophomores take? are ready to graduate, but can be potential-
both AM and PM class each day of test- ly a pitfall for the chronic procrastinators.
A: Sophomores will take the High School
ing. The only day you may be excused is Seniors, if you want to guarantee you’re
Graduation Qualifying Exam (HSGQE) on
if you are taking an exam that day. It is eligible to walk at graduation, please make
April 1st – 3rd. The HSGQE is a gradu-
extremely important that your student at- sure that you’re present and prepared for
ation requirement in the state of Alaska.
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Students must pass the reading, writing
that you do not plan any appointments on time and that you complete any outstand-
and math tests. Sophomores also take a
these days as we are not allowed to disrupt ing correspondence or on-line courses at
Standards Based Assessment for Science
least a week in advance. Don’t miss this
on March 27th, however, passing the sci-
wonderful opportunity to celebrate thirteen
ence exam is not a requirement for gradu-
years of education with your friend, family
March 27th ation.
and our community.
SBA Science test for all 10th graders.
Q: What exams do juniors and seniors
All others students will have regular classes For those students who will be returning
take?
next year, spring is a great time to look
April 1st A: Only students who need to pass one or at your credit completion thus far. Stu-
SBA Reading for all 9th graders more sections of the HSGQE need to test dents need 22.5 credits to graduate. Each
and they are only required to take the por- year a student can earn six of those credits
HSGQE Reading test for all 10th graders
tion of the exam they have yet to pass. The by passing all of their classes both semes-
Retakes for 11th and 12th graders
HSGQE Reading exam is April 1st, Writ- ters. Any 9th through 11th grade students
For those who have not passed this part of the ing is April 2nd and Math is April 3rd. who have earned fewer than 5.5 credits in
exam
Most juniors and seniors will not test this a given school year is considered behind
April 2nd spring. in credits. If your student is in this situa-
tion, please talk with his or her counselor
SBA Writing for all 9th graders Q: What do juniors and seniors do on
about various methods of credit recovery.
HSGQE Writing test for all 10th graders testing days if they have passed all three
With summer school being a potential cut
Retakes for 11th and 12th graders HSGQE exams? again in this year’s school budget, students
For those who have not passed this part of the A: Juniors and seniors have a late start may not be able to rely
exam
April 1st – 3rd and do not need to come on this service this year.
to school until 12:10pm. A late bus will Our goal is to keep stu-
April 3rd
run for juniors and seniors on testing days dents on track to gradu-
SBA Math 3 and a half hours later than their regular ate and to quickly catch
for all 9th graders times. up any student who
HSGQE Math test for all 10th graders falls behind
Q: How long are the SBA and HSGQE
Retakes for 11th and 12th graders
exams?
For those who have not passed this part of the
exam A: Both the HSGQE and the SBA are un- Semester Finals
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Regular schedule classes will start at 12:16pm 11:20am and are released for lunch. Stu-
for all students. the semester strong by staying on top of
dents who continue testing are moved to
assignments right up to the end and by
April 1st - Periods 1 & 2 an alternate location and provided a lunch.
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April 2nd - Periods 3 & 4
Q: When will I get my student’s exam place the last two days of the semester:
April 3rd - Periods 5 & 6 results? May 21st and 22nd. Please plan your sum-
KCC students will be expected to attend KCC mer travels around these important dates
classes A: Student results are mailed home near
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the end of the school year. The school will
nals cannot be taken early.
ACTIVITIES NEWS
Tim Helvey, Activities Assistant Principal - 742-6996
Lynx In The News! Winter sports are in full swing and once Brad Lauwers might be our new boys
again Dimond is near the top in every basketball coach but he is not new to Di-
Now that fall sports are over I can tell
sport. Trond Flagstad, our new cross- mond. Coach Lauwers is taking a young
you that we have three new banners
country ski coach is developing a very group of athletes and molding them into
to hang in the
young team that has produced some great a winning squad. It will be an interest-
gym. In my last
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newsletter I con-
the entire year in the middle of the pack as grow.
gratulated the
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boys swim team Dimond boys’ hockey is once again
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for winning an- getting it done on and off the ice. Our
to watch in the future.
other state title hockey team is currently number one in
and our girls Our boys and girls bowling team are our conference and only has one loss on
received runner- coming off a state championship and the season. Off the ice our boys’ team has
up honors. I look to accomplish that task again this raised over $4000.00 for Armed Services
also mentioned year. Currently both squads are in the top YMCA. They also provided some com-
that our girls three of their conference as they battle for munity service for Beans Café by build-
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team went unde- on the ice, but they have a gentle side that
Wrestling has a new head coach this
feated for the second year in a row winning gives back. In my next newsletter I will
year and a new attitude. Coach Lindsey
their second state championship. have more information with pictures.
Yip has taken our team and molded it into
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balls efforts ber of head to head dual meets and we have
by going had more tournament champions this year
undefeated than in past years. Dates to Remember:
for their sec-
Coach Jim Young
ond consecu- Wrestling Regions
has coached our
tive season. girls’ basketball Feb 1st & 2nd
Coach John
team for a number
Snead has of years. Last year Nordic Ski Regions
won seven
our girls received Feb 15th & 16th
titles in the
state runner-up and
10 years of
look to continue their Fine Arts Showcase
coaching this
winning ways. USA
sport. We Feb Feb 20th
Today will honor
will proudly 7pm
Coach Young this
hang these new banners to honor our teams
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for years to come. tive coaches in the state of Alaska. Coach Boys and Girls Basketball Regions
Young’s resume speaks volumes and we March 4th – 8th
appreciate all he does for our kids.

Activity fees:
$175 per activity – tennis, cross
country running, cheerleading, track
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volleyball, cross country skiing,
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soccer

$195 per activity – gymnastics,
swimming and diving, hockey

A $5 concussion baseline fee is
required for all sports (one time fee)
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STUDENT SERVICES/ATTENDANCE NEWS
Holly Morris, Student Services/Attendance Assistant Principal - 742-7056
Students can be Students of the Month – February
Happy Second Semester 2014! nominated for aca-
demic achievement,
contribution to the Sarah Jones is a freshman. Her teachers
After com- Dimond community, say Sarah is person-
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semester’s ceptional attitude or sense of humor. She
tardy START work ethic. Monthly helps when needed
(Safe Tran- winners are random- and encourages other
sitions And ly selected from all students to try. She’s
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dies) form in- mitted each month year in high school
formation, I by staff. Winners re- and really likes Di-
am pleased to (cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:76)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:192)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:82)(cid:89)(cid:76)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:74)(cid:76)(cid:73)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:71)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:3) mond. She says the
note that 79% reserved parking spot in the student lot for students are very nice
of our students the month. If a student doesn't drive, they and all of her teach-
never reached can designate a friend with whom they ride er’s are great! Sarah is looking forward
the 7th tardy. to school to park in the spot. to using the movie tickets that are part of
the student of the month prizes and even
Such an accomplishment (with approxi-
though she doesn’t drive, she’ll share the
mately 500 class periods – opportunities Students of the Month – January parking pass with a friend who will ap-
to be tardy or on time – in the semester)
preciate the prime location. Congratula-
shall receive a reward! Monica Kinder is a senior. Her teacher’s
tions Sarah!
say she is a dedicated, hard-working stu-
With the generosity of our PTSA, both
dent who is willing to go
students and staff will be rewarded for
the extra mile to get the
their combined efforts to greatly reduce John Apepe is a ju-
very most out of any class.
tardies and increase time for instruction nior who transferred
She is also a supportive
at Dimond. from the Phillipines
friend and classmate, al-
and has been at Di-
All students begin the new semester stu- ways willing to help oth-
mond for about a
dents with zero tardies! Tardies are cumu- ers and offer an encour-
year. His teachers
lative through the semester; consequences aging word. She thinks
say that John has a
are assigned beginning with a student’s the Student of the Month
superb work ethic
7th tardy. Parking Spot is really nice
and always does his
and used her movie tickets over the winter
very best - he helps
break. Congratulations Monica!
other students, is
SPOTLIGHT ON ATTENDANCE
always kind and thoughtful, and partici-
pates in class and fully in his education.
Michael Koskela is a senior. Over the
He is a friendly and charming young man
1089 Dimond students have 95% atten- last two years, it has been a delight to
with a great future. John is also one of
dance and 119 have perfect attendance! watch this student grow
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(cid:55)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:88)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:84)(cid:88)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:192)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:89)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:76)- academically. During his
accurate, pleasant and responsible. John
ous attendance incentives provided by (cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3) (cid:192)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:3) (cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:3) (cid:56)(cid:17)(cid:54)(cid:17)(cid:3)
is extremely well liked by his fellow stu-
School District Business Partners. Great Government, Michael de-
dents. Congratulations John!
job, Lynx! livered an engaging and
well composed presenta-
tion for his Citizen's Ac-
tion Project. Mike spent
several hours attending
local assembly meetings, Anchorage School District
registered to vote, attended a cultural event Board Members
in the Anchorage community, and regis-
Tam Agosti-Gisler, President
tered for the Selective Service. Not only
did Mike meet project guidelines, he ex- Natasha von Imhoff, Vice President
ceeded what was required of him. Michael
Kameron Perez-Verdia, Clerk
has worked exceptionally hard to do well
and he will certainly use this drive as he Bettye Davis, Treasurer
approaches life after high school. Michael
Eric Croft, Member
motivates us to continually strive for more
of ourselves and others. He will be missed Pat Higgins, Member
next year. Congratulations Michael!
Kathleen Plunkett, Member
FRESHMAN HOUSE NEWS
Imtiaz Azzam, Freshman House Assistant Principal - 742-7069
As this new semester starts, I would like participate in this survey, please contact
to remind parents to continue to en- (cid:39)(cid:76)(cid:80)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:183)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:192)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:26)(cid:23)(cid:21)(cid:16)(cid:26)(cid:19)(cid:19)(cid:19)(cid:19)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:87)(cid:88)-
courage their kids to come to school on dents will take the Student Climate Survey
time and during the school day for about 20 minutes.
to help
We encourage parent participation in
them keep
this Climate Survey as well. Parents’
up with
participation will help provide Dimond
homework.
with information about perception and
As you all
experiences related to school climate and
know, at-
student connectedness for use in setting
tendance
school goals and redirecting resources. As
plays a cru-
a parent it will take you about 10 minutes
cial role in
to complete the survey. Parents can now
enhancing
complete one survey per school rather than 100% Perfect Attendance
the gradua-
one survey per child. Example: If a par-
tion rate at Freshmen
ent has two children at Chinook and one
our school.
at Mears they will complete two surveys,
It is a true Noah Alexander
one for each school. If a parent has two
fact that the Freshmen students’ atten-
children at Dimond, they would complete Rochelle Baluyut
dance continues to increase at Diomnd.
I am pleased and proud to congratulate one survey. Allison Barkeley
our Freshmen students who have earned Surveys are available in English, Altrone Birr
(cid:20)(cid:19)(cid:19)(cid:8)(cid:3) (cid:83)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:87)(cid:3) (cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:3) (cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:3) (cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:3) (cid:192)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3) Hmong, Samoan, Spanish, and Tagalog;
semester. Also, from data collected from they can be accessed here: Michelle Chun
(cid:192)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:183)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:22)(cid:20)(cid:21)(cid:3)(cid:41)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:75)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:3) http://www.asdk12.org/ae/surveys/cli- Sharmaine Daquis
students out of a total of 418 have earned
mateandconnectedness/. Jack Divelbiss
a 95% attendance rate. Congratulations!
Keep going Freshmen! You may also access the survey from: Raimey Drew
I would like to share the following with Survey link, QR code poster from com- Aurora Dugan
parents, the 2014 Climate and Con- munications and Zangle Parent Connect.
Kobe Huang
nectedness Student Survey. Each year http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SCCS-
Dimond High School participates in the 2014Family Serena Inoue
School Climate and Connectedness Sur-
Steven Johnson
veys. Data from these surveys provide
our school, district, and state with use- Thank you for helping with this process. Loricelle Juan
ful information on the student, staff, and Reese Kodama
family perceptions of school climate and
how they feel about their school. School Laura Kuk
climate data has been shown through re- Kezia Laganson
search to be highly associated with student
Madeleine Laporte
achievement and school performance.
Adam Liland
Dimond High School surveys three sep-
arate populations: students in grades Daphne Manley
9-12, school staff, and families. The
Renzyl Marcelo
anticipated date for the ASD results to
be shared with schools is the end of May Connor Merrill
2014. The Survey Administration Win-
Briannah Paugh
dow is for all three populations and will
begin on January 21 and continue until Dominic Proefrock
February 28.
Evan Seaman
The Student Survey does not require
Graylin Simes
parental permission. If parents would
like to request that their student does not Christabel Sosa
Tyler Stevens
Visit the Dimond High School Website for up-to-date
Charles Tung
information on our school and events at http://www. Jaycen Ursel
dimondhigh.com. Claire Wilber
Shi Miao Yuan
CAREER RESOURCE CENTER NEWS
• If you plan on going into the military,
SAT and ACT Important Information CRC Hours
technical school, or directly into the work
Last Chance! When signing up for the SAT The CRC is open on Mondays, Wednes- force, please start collecting the informa-
and ACT test, students will be asked to days and Fridays at upperclassmen lunch (cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:92)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:81)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:53)(cid:38)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:192)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:3)
provide a photo for the online registration. and after school from 2:00pm-2:30pm. If or see your counselor, if you need some
This photo will be printed on their admis- at any time your child needs assistance, help.
sion ticket. Each student will be asked to please have them see their counselor.
Scholarships:
bring this admission ticket and state I.D.
on the day of the test. These are the last Please continue to look at CRC announce-
dates for this school year to take the ACT There is a great counseling and career ments online or across from the CRC of-
and SAT dates with their websites below. web site on the district’s web page for all (cid:192)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:81)(cid:72)(cid:90)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:82)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:83)(cid:86)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:60)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:82)(cid:3)
students and parents to view. There is a look at the AKCIS website at
wealth of information that can be located
www.akcis.org
ACT at: www.asdk12.org/counseling/
and go to the Financial Aid sort tab and see
Register online: www.actstudent.org
many scholarship opportunities there. The
Fees: $36.50 University of Alaska scholarship applica-
tion must be turned in no later than Feb.
(with writing; $52.50)
15th.
Test Dates
Key websites found on ASD webpage:
April 12
http://careerready.alaska.gov/
June 14
www.akcis.org
Registration Deadline FAFSA Applications www.careerready101.com
March 7 Seniors who are attending college should http://www.military.com/join-armed-
May 9 (cid:192)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:41)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:83)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:41)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3) forces/asvab/
Student Aid (FAFSA). This is an impor-
Late Registration (Late Fee) (cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:83)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:84)(cid:88)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:73)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:192)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:72)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:3) http://jobs.alaska.gov
March 8 – 21 as eligibility for grants, loans, work study The District Counseling website is com-
(cid:83)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:80)(cid:86)(cid:3) (cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3) (cid:82)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3) (cid:192)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3) (cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:86)(cid:76)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:3) prehensive tool with access to helpful
May 10 – 23
such as the Alaska Performance Scholar- (cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:69)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:75)(cid:82)(cid:90)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:192)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:83)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:15)(cid:3)
ship. Information on FAFSA can be found and receive scholarships. Located on the
SAT at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Its best to complete Counseling & Guidance’s Financial Aid
the form as soon as possible. You can (cid:83)(cid:68)(cid:74)(cid:72)(cid:3) (cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:3) (cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:192)(cid:70)(cid:3) (cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:3) (cid:68)(cid:69)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:87)(cid:3) (cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)
Register online: www.collegeboards.or complete the form online which is easier and local scholarship opportunities: http://
Fees: $51.00 and faster or on paper. Try to have your (cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:17)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:71)(cid:78)(cid:20)(cid:21)(cid:17)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:18)(cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:18)(cid:192)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:71)(cid:18)(cid:17)
taxes completed as soon as possible. You
Subject Tests: $24.50 should submit your FAFSA by the earli- There’s even a page directly linked to a
list of scholarships shared with Anchorage
Late Fee: $78.50 (cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:192)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:68)(cid:71)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:82)(cid:82)(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)
schools: http://www.asdk12.org/counsel-
which you are applying, usually by early
ing/scholarships/
February.
Test Dates
Seniors:
COUNSELORS
March 8
• Make sure you have
May 3 taken or signed up to take
the SAT or ACT test.
June 7 Freshmen....Jaime Boyd-Kragt
SAT- www.collegeboard.
Registration Deadline
org or ACT- www.actstu- 9-12 Special Services.....Tracie Ashman
Feb. 7 dent.org. Sign up on those websites.
ELL.........Lee Montoya
April 4 • Collect 3-4 letters of recommendation.
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors:
May 9 • Check your admission requirements and
Late Registration (Late Fee) deadlines at the colleges of your choice. A – Di.....Dave Donk
• Apply to the colleges of your choice.
Feb 21 Do – K.....Rob Hartley
• Send your transcripts and ACT or SAT
April 18
test scores to the colleges you apply to. L – P.....Chris Higgins
May 23
• Continue to take challenging courses the
R – Z.....Pete Mandel
second semester.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT NEWS
Lem Wheeles, Advisor - [email protected]
Student Government kicked off the new
year with a new tradition for Dimond:
the Spirit Olympics! During the last week
of January, the entire school had one lunch
Student
so that all 4 classes and the staff could
compete against each other in daily lunch- Government
time quickhitters. The class that won each
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daily game earned spirit points towards the
Congratulations Seniors!
Name: Taylor Datuin
The senior class will be selling roses and
Grade: 10
chocolate candy for val-
entines day. The sale is a (cid:50)(cid:73)(cid:192)(cid:70)(cid:72): Class Treasurer
package deal for that spe-
cial someone, buy a rose
Favorite Part of Student Govern-
for $5 and you get candy
ment:
with it for free. The sales
Spirit Olympics. During a special assem- are February 10-12, and the roses and can- Helping choose the spirit days
bly on Friday, January 31, the classes and dy will be delivered on February 13. The
the staff competed in 11 spirit games. Over (cid:83)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:192)(cid:87)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:79)(cid:83)(cid:3)(cid:83)(cid:68)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:72)-
120 competitors participated in the games, nior Fun Day and end of year activities for Goals for the rest of the year:
and the entire student body got involved the Class of 2014.
by cheering on their class representatives. Work to change the school by stopping
After combining the points earned at the This year’s Prom will be bullying and building school spirit.
Saturday, April 26, from
daily quickhitters with the points earned at
8 pm to Midnight at the
the assembly, the Class of 2014 was named
Egan Center. The theme If you’re interested in student gov-
the champion of the inaugural Dimond
is Cirque du Soleil. Ticket ernment next year, listen for the elec-
Spirit Olympics. They now own the title of
prices are $50 stag/$75 tion announcements in early March.
“The Most Spirited Class of 2013-2014”
drag.
and will possess the coveted Staff of Spirit
through the end of the year.
J.R.O.T.C. NEWS
MSG Shelley - 742-7010
JROTC Bowling Tournament The First
Quarter
On November 18th Eagle River High School
NCO win-
hosted the annual Bowling Tournament
ner was
at Polar Bowl on Joint Base Elmendorf-
Savannah
Richardson.
S e a r s .
Dimond had
Savannah
three teams
is the pla-
participate;
toon lead-
each team
er for Al-
was made
pha 2. She
up of four
is a sopho-
cadets, and
more; this
each team
is her second time competing in the NCO
bowled three
of the Quarter competition, it is also her
games. Although Dimond did not place, company commander, Adannnah Daniel,
second win. The NCO competition varies
the cadets enjoyed themselves and did their (cid:192)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:15)(cid:3)Nikki Forrey and guideon
slightly from the Cadet of the Month com-
best. bearer Riccardo Pedretti.
petition; the competition is stiffer and the
JROTC Awards Ceremony questions asked are harder. JROTC Lock-In
The Second Awards Ceremony of the year Also awarded was the trophy for Platoon The Annual Cadet Overnight Lock-in was
was held on November 25th, at Dimond Drill. Within each JROTC hour, platoons held on December 20th through the 21st.
H i g h are graded by the instructors on their drill- Cadets arrived at the Church of the Naza-
School. ing abili- rene on Friday at 7:00pm and a formation
Many ca- ties. Ev- was held to explain all of the rules and set a
dets went erything
on stage from the
to receive snappi-
awards ness of
they have the drill
earned move-
s i n c e m e n t s
the last p e r -
Awards Ceremony in September. High- formed
lights of the ceremony included awards to keep-
for being on the Raider Cup and Cadet ing a
Challenge PT teams. Awards for the Presi- g o o d
dential Volunteer Service Award were also bearing
handed out. while drilling is considered. The winning
P l a - time for the start of the Nerf War. As usual,
At the end of the ceremony, the winners of t o o n (cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:49)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:88)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:88)(cid:83)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:193)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:69)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:3)
various competitions, including Cadet of the w a s (cid:83)(cid:88)(cid:74)(cid:76)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:78)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:193)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:69)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:69)(cid:82)(cid:91)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:3)
Month Alpha ring for cadets to use throughout the night.
a n d 4, their Around 11:00pm, chaos broke free when
N C O prac- the Nerf War began.
of the
t i c e
Quarter, Platoons from Alpha and Bravo went head
a n d
were an- to head trying to be the last Platoon stand-
com-
ing. After the platoons were done, cadets
m i t -
from both Alpha and Bravo, along with
ment
h a d
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off.
Awarded Platoon of the Month for both
nounced. The Cadet of the Month winner October and November was also Alpha
for October was Jovell Villamanca, and 4. Platoon leader, senior Edson Tung and
the Cadet of the Month winner for Novem- platoon sergeant, junior Mark Moore are
ber was Riccardo Pedretti. both very proud of their platoon. To de-
termine a winner, platoons are graded by
the instructors and company leadership of
both Alpha and Bravo based on their par- staff, went against each other in the biggest
ticipation in various JROTC events, out- (cid:69)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:80)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:49)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:192)(cid:81)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:3)
comes of Cadet of the Month and NCO of determined. After the Nerf War was over,
the Quarter competitions, and the overall cadets continued having mini Nerf Wars,
organization of the platoon. watching movies, played video games,
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Honor Company for October and Novem-
ber was Alpha Company. Pictured here are At the end, cadets cleaned everything be-
fore leaving at 7:00am Saturday morning.
ENGINEERING ACADEMY NEWS
Lea Bouton, Marcus Reese, Wade Roach, Zion Russell & Chaz Vaughn
The Dimond Engineering Academy First Robotics Competition (FRC)
Principles of Engineering (POE) class Team
held its 4th annual Marble Sorter Expo
January 4 was the kickoff of the season,
on Wednesday, Dec 11th. The event
where 15 Dimond students gathered to
showcases a team problem solving chal-
watch the video annoucment of the 2014
lenge in which students must design,
game. In the FRC
build, and program a system that will sort
challenge, students
12-15 marbles of three different materi-
are given six week to
als (steel, wood, and opaque plastic) in
build a large robot (the
less than two minutes. This years designs
robot cannot exceed 5
took a multitude of sorting paths to include
feet in height or 120
marble force based on mass, buoyancy,
pounds) to compete PLTW Engineering Design &
magnetism, and transparency. Dimond
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faculty, parents, industry members, and
This year’s competi- High!
ASD personnel attended the Expo to talk
tion requires the robot
to students about the design process and
to launch yoga balls over a 5 foot truss or
their creations. Attendees were also invit-
ed to vote for the People's Choice Award into a goal at a 1 foot or 6 foot height. In The Engineering Design and Develop-
based on criteria of their own choosing. preparation our students are meeting regu- ment (EDD) course is a new addition
This year's award went to Joseph Amode- larly at Dimond and at UAA where they to the Dimond Engineering Academy se-
mo, Jarod O'Brien, Caroline Requa, and (cid:90)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:78)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:3)(cid:192)(cid:72)(cid:79)(cid:71)(cid:3) quence beginning last year. Designed as
Ripple Sato. and students from East and Service. Alas- a capstone course, students are asked to
ka only has one FRC team competing this pull from their other engineering courses
year, and they will journey to San Diego to develop an engineering innovation from
in March to compete in a Regional Com- brainstorm to prototype.
petition. Students who are involved with
FRC are eligible for scholarships in excess This fall the students (all twelve of whom
of $19 million and work closely with Mr. are seniors) divided into teams and sub-
Roach and Mr. Russell. mitted ideas to the Conrad Foundation as
part of the Spirit of Innovation Challenge
which asks students to use “science, tech-
CANstruction has begun! nology, engineering, and math skills along
with creativity, collaboration and entrepre-
Though there are rumors that the Princi-
neurship to develop innovative products
ples of Engineering students are preparing
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for a zombie apocalypse, the reality is that
dress global sustainability” (Conrad Foun-
CANstruction preparations are underway.
dation, 2013).
On February 21 the students will work in
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their marble sorter in class. create a Hob- Anna Knight, submitted a proposal that
bit Hole made (cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:71)(cid:89)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:80)(cid:76)(cid:192)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:88)(cid:86)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:3)
completely out innovation, The Earth Monitor, works to
of canned food. cut or reduce the amount of standby power
The design, for used by appliances when they are not ac-
the theme “Once tively being used. To advance to future
Upon a Time… rounds the team has submitted a techni-
anything from a cal report and business plan. The girls
book is possible!” will feature the outside (cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:78)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:69)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:76)(cid:74)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:3)(cid:192)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3)
and inside of a Hobbit hole, and aims to in February and attend the Spirit of Inno-
feature canned food that youth will enjoy vation Summit where they would present
eating. The structure will stand for two their idea in depth to a team of experts and
weeks at the University Center Mall and vie for seed funding and research opportu-
interested parties can cast their own vote nities, in addition to networking opportu-
in the People’s Choice Award by donating nities with industry leaders and entrepre-
cans of food. All food used in building neurs.
the structures, and as additional votes, We wish them the best of luck and are
will be donated to the Food Bank of eagerly awaiting the next round of
Alaska. Dimond’s School Business Part- judging!
ner, Enterprise Engineering, has volun-
teered to match all fundraising efforts for
a structure that is expected to cost $4000.
Parties interested in donations of either
cans or funds should contact Mrs. Bou-
ton at [email protected]
PTSA NEWS
Maria Humecky, President
[email protected]
On Thursday
January 30th at
6:30 PTSA spon-
sored an evening
dedicated to re-
sources found on-
line for students
and parents to help
students be more
successful. The
event was well at-
tended and parents
received a lot of good information that
will aide in their child’s success at Di-
mond. If you missed it but would still like
the information, please email us.
PTSA approved over $24,000 in grants
to teachers during the grant application
process. All of this money came from
YOU. Sales from apparel and Lynx Lair
(coffee shop) help raise money to keep
the Lair operational and be able to pro-
vide these grants for our school. Parents
who volunteer their time and commitment
working in the Lynx Lair every week
make it possible to provide these grants,
that ultimately go back into the classroom
for students.
I am honored to be part of such a won-
derful PTSA TEAM. If you would like
to get involved or get more information
please come to our next meeting and/or
email me. Our meetings our held the 2nd
Monday of the month at 4pm. Our next
meeting will be Feb. 10th. Look forward
to meeting you.
Maria Humecky
PTSA President
PTSA Board Members
President: Maria Humecky
Vice President: Ginger Jenkins
Treasurer: Theresa Barnard
Secretary: Becky Roth
[email protected]