John Apangalook School

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Good Morning Sivuqaghhmiit! We will start retaking yearbook pictures tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4, 2021. I will get the ones that are here and get the rest of the students on the days they are here this week. Thanks!

Good Morning Sivuqaghhmiit! Help us countdown the final days of the school year! ABC Countdown: J is for Jersey Day- wear your favorite jersey to school today!

Job Opening at the school: Custodian I Please come get a job application packet from the school office to apply.

The 2020-2021 Yearbooks are happening!! Take advantage of also being able to order online! Here's the link: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01079770 You can also see or contact Maggie to order yours today! $40

Good Morning Sivuqaghhmiit! We will be retaking school pictures starting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 21! Have a “whaley” good day!

Qughsatkut Volleyball live in Brevig Mission this weekend! Saturday, April 17, 2021 - GAM vs SHH @ 7 PM - KTS vs GAM @ 9 PM Sunday, April 18, 2021 - SHH vs GAM @ 9 AM - GAM vs KTS @ 1 PM

Volleyball Games tonight!! Friday, April 9, 2021 - Doors open at 6:30 PM, game starts at 7 PM Saturday, April 10, 2021 - Doors open at 11:30 AM, game starts at 12 PM **Must follow BSSD/City of Gambell Protocols **50% capacity limit, the people on the invite list are 1st priority. 50%= 216 **No Loitering **Must show proof of 2nd dose of vaccine, with 2 weeks after OR a Covid test 72 hours or less w/ a negative result. **Temperature checks upon entering the gym. **Must sign the COVID waiver & release form. **Must wear masks at all times with the exception of the players on the court & referees are optional. **Families are to sit together 6 ft apart from other families, teams, scorers, etc. ***$3 adults, $2 students OR $5 for both games.

March Para of the Month This month, the Special Education Department would like to recognize the recipients of the Special Education Paraprofessional of the month. This month, we focused on honoring support staff demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in their everyday work ethic. Special Education who possess these traits are vital to our programs, and we thank them for all they do! Stebbins: Bridget Wongittilin Bridgette has a soft heart to the students most especially to special education students. She is gifted with long patience and initiative. She is sensitive to others' needs, and she responds to her students with care and a huge understanding. Bridgette is flexible and is happy to perform other functions whenever her service is needed. She maintains a happy disposition despite the challenges around her. She models a positive attitude by never giving up no matter how hard the situation can be. -Tukurngailnguq School Gambell: Orlin Booshu Orlin is amazing. He is flexible and is capable of working with any student and staff member on campus. I am so lucky that he is part of my team. He is also the vice-president of the village, so is very knowledgeable about the students and their families. Orlin is my right-hand guy who is willing to step in and help regardless of the situation. –Dolly Adams Wingfield, Special Educator Brevig Mission: Margaret LaBar Margaret is one of the most important reasons for the success that we have had this year with one of our students. She is ready and willing to offer advice and expertise. She also goes above and beyond each and every day to help all our students succeed! We rely on many personnel to serve all the minutes of our students. There have been many times that schedules changed suddenly or someone wasn't able to come to work at the last minute. Margaret has consistently offered to fill in on a moment's notice. I've never even had to ask! Thank you very much, Margaret!-Timothy Seibel, Special Educator Brevig Mission: Kevin Tocktoo Kevin is always adapting to the needs of the students he works with. When something isn't working in the classroom he talks to the general education teacher and the special education teacher. He explains challenges he is having, what he has tried, and asks for suggestions on other strategies he can use so that the students can be successful! -Cory Kralovetz, Special Educator Savoonga: Sabrina Toolie Sabrina is an exceptional paraprofessional serving grades 6-12 at Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. School. Time and time again she has exemplified flexibility by always being willing to adjust to schedule changes that help best serve our students. She is also my go sub to fill in for me, whenever I can't be at school. I think adaptability is another strong ability that she shows on a daily basis. When a student is having a hard time learning, she uses her resources to find a new approach. When a student is showing difficult behavior, she adjusts her approach and persists until she sees the behaviors improve. She is a seriously dedicated educator that uses her best qualities to help our special education students. She is one of those paraprofessionals that we should all hope to see as a certified teacher, in the near future. –Nick Czelusniak, Special Educator

March Para of the Month This month, the Special Education Department would like to recognize the recipients of the Special Education Paraprofessional of the month. This month, we focused on honoring support staff demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in their everyday work ethic. Special Education who possess these traits are vital to our programs, and we thank them for all they do! Stebbins: Bridget Wongittilin Bridgette has a soft heart to the students most especially to special education students. She is gifted with long patience and initiative. She is sensitive to others' needs, and she responds to her students with care and a huge understanding. Bridgette is flexible and is happy to perform other functions whenever her service is needed. She maintains a happy disposition despite the challenges around her. She models a positive attitude by never giving up no matter how hard the situation can be. -Tukurngailnguq School Gambell: Orlin Booshu Orlin is amazing. He is flexible and is capable of working with any student and staff member on campus. I am so lucky that he is part of my team. He is also the vice-president of the village, so is very knowledgeable about the students and their families. Orlin is my right-hand guy who is willing to step in and help regardless of the situation. –Dolly Adams Wingfield, Special Educator Brevig Mission: Margaret LaBar Margaret is one of the most important reasons for the success that we have had this year with one of our students. She is ready and willing to offer advice and expertise. She also goes above and beyond each and every day to help all our students succeed! We rely on many personnel to serve all the minutes of our students. There have been many times that schedules changed suddenly or someone wasn't able to come to work at the last minute. Margaret has consistently offered to fill in on a moment's notice. I've never even had to ask! Thank you very much, Margaret!-Timothy Seibel, Special Educator Brevig Mission: Kevin Tocktoo Kevin is always adapting to the needs of the students he works with. When something isn't working in the classroom he talks to the general education teacher and the special education teacher. He explains challenges he is having, what he has tried, and asks for suggestions on other strategies he can use so that the students can be successful! -Cory Kralovetz, Special Educator Savoonga: Sabrina Toolie Sabrina is an exceptional paraprofessional serving grades 6-12 at Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. School. Time and time again she has exemplified flexibility by always being willing to adjust to schedule changes that help best serve our students. She is also my go sub to fill in for me, whenever I can't be at school. I think adaptability is another strong ability that she shows on a daily basis. When a student is having a hard time learning, she uses her resources to find a new approach. When a student is showing difficult behavior, she adjusts her approach and persists until she sees the behaviors improve. She is a seriously dedicated educator that uses her best qualities to help our special education students. She is one of those paraprofessionals that we should all hope to see as a certified teacher, in the near future. –Nick Czelusniak, Special Educator

Thursday Spirit Day: PJ Day- Wear your appropriate pajamas to school!

Good Morning Sivuqaghhmiit! Today’s Spirit Day is Inside Out Day! Wear your clothes inside out!

The Student Store will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays from 8-10 PM.

Spirit Week: Tuesday: Stuffed Animal Day- Bring your favorite stuffed animal to school!

Spirit Week this week to help kick off our Volleyball Season! We are hosting Savoonga & White Mountain this coming weekend! April 9-10 Monday: Rainbow Day- Wear your favorite color/colors of the rainbow. Be creative!! Tuesday: Stuffed Animal Day- Bring your favorite stuffed animal to school! Wednesday: Inside Out Day- Wear your clothes inside out. Thursday: PJ Day- Wear your appropriate PJ’s to school! Friday: Qughsatkut Day- Show your Qughsatkut school spirit!

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

Come on out to ski!! Virtual Ski Race today! Skiers can come race from 2-4 today! Meet at the ski room doors!

Good Morning Sivuqaghhmiit! Parent Teacher Conferences tomorrow, Saturday, March 27, from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm! There will be Door Prizes! *If you can't make it in person or over the phone on Saturday, please reach out to set up an alternative time to meet with your child's teacher.

Hey parents/guardians, Be sure to visit this link to purchase your yearbook copy for only $40 while supplies last: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01079770 This is one yearbook you will not want to miss out on! Sincerely, Your Qughsatkut Yearbook Staff

Good Afternoon Sivuqaghhmiit! Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, we will have an early release at 1:00 PM. Teachers will have trainings and meetings. Thank you!