John Apangalook School

Out of respect for the Booshu family, we will again dismiss school at 1:30 in order for families to attend the funeral. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the Booshu's.

Good Morning: Out of respect for the Booshu family, we will be dismissing school at 1:30 today. Our condolences go out to the friends and family of the Booshu's.

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

Gambell Schools is open from 8 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday. If you have a child(ren) you wish to enroll, please stop by the school. Delma will need birth certificate, tribal enrollment card (if available) we can also use the parent(s) tribal enrollment card, social security card. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT you bring proof of their immunizations! School starts on the 25th of August. You have couple of weeks left to enroll. Please do not do last second!

Good Evening Sivuqaghhmiit! Hope your summer is going well! Attention XC runners: You should start running & working out on your own until Courtland is back in town. Let Courtland know when you work out & what you did so we can keep track of your practices. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

We will start the Graduation Parade from the school at 8:45! Help us line the road from the school to the store to Congratulate our Seniors!

Graduation Parade is tentatively scheduled for 9 PM tonight. We will go from the school to the store & back. We will send out a message to verify when we are about to leave the school about 10 minutes before we do. Meet us out on the road to congratulate our Qughsatkut Class of 2021!

Out of Respect for the Booshu Family & the funeral today, Graduation is moved to Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 7 PM. Prom will still be tomorrow, May 15, 2021 at 7 PM.

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

Prom Fundraiser: Krispy Kreme glazed donuts $2 each or $20 a dozen. *Contact Samantha Braun 2152 to order/buy.

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

Students can have 3 meals a day delivered to their homes this summer! All families that want the summer meals need to register by Friday, May 14th. Please contact the people on these forms if any questions.

Tomorrow, Friday, May 7, 2021 ABC Countdown: P is for Pajama Day- Wear your school appropriate pj’s to school!

Student Store Spring Sale!! - Pop & sparkling ice $3 - Capri Suns $1 **Until inventory is sold out!

PREORDER NOW! Papa Murphy's pizzas and Krispy Kreme donuts are coming in as a prom fundraiser! PIZZA is $6/slice or $45/whole: - Pepperoni - Cowboy - Papa's Favorite - Chicken Bacon Ranch - Hawaiian - Chicken Garlic - Papa's All Meat - Murphy's Combo DONUTS are $20/dozen Payments go to Ms. Braun via Cash app, PayPal, FB Pay, Cash

Feelings of grief are NORMAL, they matter, & it’s OK to express those feelings.

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!