Good Morning Sivuqaghhmiit. We apologize for the short notice, we will be dismissing school today at 12:30.
Stay safe and healthy!
January 2022 Newsletter
Good Afternoon Gambell Community:
Gambell Schools wanted to inform you that due to the positive COVID cases in the village, and per district mandates, masks will be required to be worn in school by all staff, students, and visitors.
Per district mandate, there will be no open gym until we have clearance from NSHC. At this time we have no information about the basketball games that due to be played in Gambell this weekend. As soon as we have information we will inform the community.
Again, we appreciate everyone working together in order to keep our students, staff, and community safe.
Good Morning:
Just a reminder that there will be no school Thursday, January 13, and Friday, January 14. Have a great 4 day weekend and stay safe.
Happy New Year Sivuqaghhmiit! Due to travel delays, Tues., Jan. 4th, will be a Distance Learning Day. We look forward to a successful 2nd semester!
Here are the options students can choose from and participate in for their assignments for Tuesday. Every student can participate even if they need to draw pictures.
1. Draw or write down your favorite holiday recipe. Make sure you complete a full recipe with measurements & ingredients so that someone else can make it.
2. Draw or write down your favorite holiday tradition.
3. Ask an elder what Christmas/holidays were like when they were children.
**Please pick up lunches between 12-2 PM.
We will be dismissing school for those students who are in attendance at 1 PM. Students will be in the MPR & must have a ride or buddy to walk home with. We will be contacting parents/guardians to make sure they have a safe way to get home. Thank you for understanding. Please remember to be safe if you have to be out.
Good Morning! We are going to continue with a delay start at 10 AM. Parents/Guardians: if you are not comfortable in sending or bringing your child/children to school, please call and excuse them. Please be careful & safe if you need to get out.
The Christmas Program will be rescheduled for tomorrow evening at 7 PM.
Good Morning Sivuqaghhmiit. Due to the weather, we will have a late start today at 10 AM. We will keep you updated if there will be any other decisions made about having school or not. Please be safe.
Don’t forget about the Carnival today from 3-5:30!!
Student Store is open! Limited stock.
Volleyball Coffee cart is open inside the Student Store!
Good Afternoon:
We are sorry about the late notification, but school will be dismissed at 1:00 pm. Thank you.
Good Afternoon:
There will be no wrestling tonight. Wrestling will begin tomorrow. The schedule will be posted as soon as weigh-ins are complete. Thanks.
Good Afternoon:
In order to comply with the COVID mitigation plan, and to keep teams, students and staff safe, Gambell Schools will be doing distance learning on Thursday and Friday. Students will be sent home with a packet of materials to complete. Teachers will be available at school to answer any questions about the work. The administration appreciates the flexibility of teachers, staff, students, and community.
Please, see the information for the Christmas Bazaar.
Good Morning!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break. We need your help with our Yearbook Cover design. Our theme is: "Our Language, Our Culture, Our Way of Life". For the cover we are going to feature the Island while listing the SLI Yupik Values. You can help us by submitting pictures for the values. We are asking for pictures that represent each of the following values:
- Listen with your heart and mind
- Honor Family
- Give service to others
- Never give up
- Respect all living things
- Remember advice of elders
- Plan for the future
- Be independent
- Avoid Laziness
- Gather Knowledge and wisdom
You can email, text, or send pics on FB messenger to submit.
Thank you,
Maggie
Because of the vandalism, open gym is cancelled until further notice until administration gets information regarding the person(s) involved in the incident.
Good Morning Gambell Schools,
I hope that everyone had a restful holiday weekend. Unfortunately, the school suffered some vandalism over the long weekend. It appears that someone was "drifting" on their Honda and crashed into one of the windows in front of the school.
Due to vandalism at the school that occurred late last night, open gym will be closed until further notice. We will sent out a message when open gym will resume. If you have any information regarding the incident, please call the school and speak to Jamie or Steve.
Here is what is going on at School!
All Activities are Weather Permitting
Information for Students
Battle of the Books Grades 5 & 6 everyday 3-4PM.
Athletes are welcome. We’ll work with your coach. Come enjoy reading, snacks, and fun. Earn books & prizes. (Ms.Wendy’s Room 171)
2nd Grade Battle of the Books practice Tuesday and Thursday 3-4p
After School Programs:
- Homework Club is in the library from 3:00p-4:00p Monday through
Thursday.
- Elementary/MS/HS Wrestling is 5:15-7:00 PM
- Engineering In Elementary (Grade 5) - Nov. 29 - Dec.2 & Dec.6th - 9th 3-
4PM; (RM.171) with Demetrios & Wendy
- Starting today Academic Decathlon (High School) after school in the
library from 3PM to 5PM Monday- Thursday only.
Good Morning Gambell Students, staff, and families. Here are a few updates to the dates I previously sent out.
Early dismissal on November 24, 2021. Students will be dismissed right after lunch.
Elders are invited to eat lunch here at school.
Thanksgiving Break: No school Nov. 25-26, 2021
Dec. 3-4 =. Island Rumble WR Invit. in Gambell
Dec. 10 =. Christmas Bazaar
Dec. 11 =. Work Day moved from the 4th
Dec. 11 = Carnival from 3 to 5 pm
Dec. 12 =. Staff Christmas Party 2 pm
Dec. 15 = The Christmas Program 7 pm
December 18 early dismissal for Christmas Break
School picture proofs are in! Please pick up your proofs to order them!