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HUFFMAN NEWS
HUSKY TALES
Anchorage School
District
http://www.asdk12.org/schools/Huffman/pages/
Volume 1, Issue 17
12000 Lorraine Street Anchorage, Alaska 99516 907-742-5650
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CALENDAR
May 13
Western Day
May 13
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
May14
PTA General Meeting 4pm
May 15
Band/Orch. Concert 1:30p
May 21
Field Day/ Potato Planting
4th-6th Grade 9:15a-1115a
K-3rd Grade
1:15p-3:15p
May 22
Last Day of School
May 22
6th Grade Recognition
BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY
On-Line Registration
If you haven’t logged into
zangle before please contact the
front office at 742-5661. You’ll
need your pin/password for
registration in July.
2014/2015 School year
Registration begins July 7th-Aug 8th
Next School Year
With only 2 weeks left to go in the school year questions about next school year
occasionally come up. One question we sometimes hear is, ‘who will be my child’s
teacher next year’. This is a question I can never answer in the spring. I would like to
make some general comments in hopes of dispelling any misconceptions or
misinformation that may have circulated about classes for next school year.
The first task at hand when building next year’s classes is for me to determine the number
of classes we will have at each grade level based on our projected student numbers. This
includes consideration of the possibility of split or multi-grade classes because a grade
level may be high in numbers.
Next, our teachers and I had a day set aside to meet to create classes for next year. In
those meetings grade level teachers discuss the class configurations or make up for next
school year. In simple terms, who will be in whose classes. Our teachers are making
professional decisions based on many factors that include, but are not limited to, learning
styles, teaching styles, gender balance, the number of students with disabilities or 504
accommodations, students who work well together and, students who may not work so
well together. Often several factors must be considered for a particular child with some
factors taking precedent over others. This is never an easy task and one we take very
seriously.
Because of the unpredictability of the actual fall enrollment versus projections and the
always-present possibility of changes in classroom configurations, we do not tell parents
who their next year’s teacher will be or who the other students will be in their classroom.
Fall enrollment is a critical time when we realize our actual enrollment numbers versus
what we had projected the student population may be. With those actual numbers
changes to the original class configurations may and often will incur.
If you have any concerns you are welcome to discuss those with your classroom teachers
but please know that we do our best to make placement decisions on what is best for each
child and each class. Also know that when actual enrollment numbers happen during
registration we often have to make adjustments to class configurations and class sizes.
If you have any questions I am always happy to meet with you. Please register on time
next year when registration opens in the fall.
All the best,
Happy Spring
Darrell Vincek
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PAW PRINTS 4-28-14
PAW PRINTS 5-5-14
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
McDaniel
Jillian Janicka, Gavin Swegle
McDaniel
Charlee Carroll, Deegan Hoffbauer
Sterling
Sam Bellamy, Baylor Berg
Sterling
Tayvin Wedman, Morelia Rodriguez-Cortez
1st Grade
1st Grade
Sooter
Grace Barrett, Camryn Penny
Sooter
Weaver
Lukas Kosinski
Weaver
Maleah Wallace, Anna Boltz
Chloe Wilson, Audrey Schneider
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
Barrett
Tahila Carroll, Cameron Ratcliff
Barrett
Lyric Granbois, Parker Johnston
Jungwirth
Penelope Whitlock, Gavin Yi
Jungwirth
Donna Hoffbauer, Andrew Murray
3rd Grade
3rd Grade
Calabro
Calabro
Kaelin Lemon, Joey Baldessari, Gavin Partch
Deschamps/Scott
Kay
Virror Tes, Alison Janicka
Brandon Moore, Nick Barbosa
Rennick Heatwole, Brett Peichel, Maggie Pearce,
Farren McCormick
4th Grade
Deschamps/Scott
Kay
Avy Robbins
Anna Seryozhenkov, Mo Narus
4th Grade
Mandsager
Chase Scott, Reese Bouwens,
Sarah McGovern
Carroll
A.J Sawicki, Claire Daniels
Mandsager
Carroll
Grace Asselin, Trevor Monahan
Oliver Brown, Glenn Ball, Garrett Lessley
5th Grade
5th Grade
Tjaden
Xander Stephenson, Natalie Marks
Math Team Challenge Winners
6th Grade
Grumblis
Katie Peichel
Simmons
Kaylie Ball, Abby Thomas
Mitchell
Maddie O’Connor, David Bascom
Tjaden
Math Team Challenge 2, Sophie Cusick
6th Grade
Grumblis
Ali Green
Simmons
Kinley Nealeigh, Ryann Kane
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NEWS NEWS
HUFFMAN
Good Job Awards
MCDANIELS Lyla Carlson
TJADEN
Loke Iese
SOOTER Brielle Morehead
GRUMBLIS
CALABRO Lucca Clopton
JUNGWIRTH Tristan Markgraf
CARROLL Madison Griffin
DESCHAMPS/SCOTT Colette Zidek
STERLING Zachary Kenny
MITCHELL Lexi Barbachano
CARROLL Jared Weaver
WEAVER Addison Stephens
SIMMONS Maria Lubin
CARROLL Daren Gasaway
MANDSAGER Reese Cochran
Julian Huynh
BARRETT Bailey Scott
KAY Brett Peichel
School Supplies for 2014-2015
Please visit our school website over the summer for the 2014-2015 Supply List. Please remember
all pencils and erasers should be latex free.
http://www.asdk12.org/schools/Huffman/pages/Huffman_Website/Home.html
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Register online for next school
Nurse’s Notes
Starts July 7th - August 8th
Online registration will give parents the option to register
returning students online, eliminating the need to register in
person.
Is your child returning to our school next year? If so, you
can register him/her online from the comfort of your
home. The district is implementing an online registration
system through Zangle ParentConnection for all returning
students starting with the 2014-15 school year.
**If you do not have your Zangle Parent
Connection PIN/Password, please contact
our office. 742-5661***
The online registration window is July 7 – Aug. 8.
Online registration will only be available for returning
students. New-to-district students will still need to enroll
in-person at the school or at the central enrollment event
over the summer. Transferring students will also need to
register in-person. If you miss the online registration
period you may still register in-person at the school at
the beginning of August. Questions about online registration should be directed to our front office 742-5650.
- End of Year Medication Pick Up: No
medications will be stored at school over the
summer. All medications must be picked up by
the last day of school (May 22, 2014) or they will
be discarded. Please make sure to pick up your
child’s medication, as they may not be sent home
with the student.
- Medication Permission Forms for Next Year:
For students that will need medication to be
administered at school in 2014/2015, ASD policy
mandates that the Long Term Medication Form
needs to be completed each year by the child's
parent/guardian and physician if medications are
to be given at school for longer than two weeks. It
might be easier for you to take care of this matter
before school starts in the fall. Feel free to stop
by the Nurse’s office any time before the end of
the year to pick up the needed paperwork or
download the forms from ASD website.
- Thank you: It has been a pleasure to work with
you and your children this past school year. I look
forward to reconnecting after the summer break. I
wish you and your family a wonderful,
rejuvenating and healthy summer.
Lisa Sutherlin, R.N., B.S.N., N.C.S.N.
Huffman Elementary School Nurse
742-5651
ASD Non Discrimination Statement: It is the policy of the Anchorage School District to provide equal educational and
employment opportunities, and to provide services and benefits to all students and employees without regard to race,
color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, marital status, change in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood or other
prohibitions. This policy of the Anchorage School District is consistent with numerous laws, regulations, and executive
orders enforced by various federal, state, and municipal agencies, including but not limited to Executive Order 11246, Title
41, part 60-1, 60-2, 60-3, 60-20, Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and Title IX of the Education Amendments Act
of 1972. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the School District Equal Employment Opportunity Office, the Alaska
State Commission for Human Rights, the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights,
the Department of Education or the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Huffman PTA News
May 9, 2014
Huffman Husky PTA Happenings
Last PTA Meeting of the year
The last PTA meeting of the year will be held Wednesday, May 14 at 4pm. The PTA is still looking for individuals
who are willing to serve on the board for the next two years as secretary and VP for Volunteers. Please email
volunteerhuskies@gmail.com or talk with one of the returning Board members—Pamela Keeler (Zidek), Deb
McSweyn or Wendy Rogacki, if you are interested.
The PTA Board would like to give a huge thank you to Amy Lefler for serving as the PTA Secretary for the past two
years. Amy has done an incredible job and will be missed.
There have been several PTA supported events since the last newsletter.
Movie Night
We had an incredible turnout for Frozen---the last Movie Night of the year. The new sound system worked
wonderfully despite the fact that the singing from the students was, at times, louder than the movie. Thanks to Amy
Carman and the girls from Troop 147 for volunteering their time to help make the event such a great success.
Food Drive
A big thank you to Beth Cassidy and to Mrs. Ellinwood and the Student Council for taking on the Food Drive.
Thanks also to H2O Oasis for providing free passes to Huffman Elementary which Mr. Vincek was able to award to
one lucky student who had brought in food for donation that day.
Empty Bowls
A big thank you to Mrs. Ellinwood for volunteering her time for the Empty Bowls program and the volunteers who
helped make it happen. As a result of the generous donations from participant families, the PTA was able to
donate over $1,200 to the Food Bank this year.
Bike to School Day
Wow! What a Bike to School Day! Thank you to Fiona Peichel and Roxanne Brandenburg for co-chairing the event.
We had 200 student riders, 74 parents and 9 staff participate. A special thank you to Mrs. Bergt for coordinating
this event with ASD, Mr. Tom for making sure all the students got across Huffman Road safely and Kelly Tirpack,
Christi Kane, Stacey Berg, Laree Stone, Marieke Heatwole and Jenny Partch for volunteering their time to check in
students as they arrived.
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Teacher Appreciation Week
Huffman Elementary has the best teachers and this week was our opportunity to show our appreciation for them! Many thanks to
Marieke Heatwole and June Wilson for organizing such a great week with fun events each day. Thanks also to volunteers Rebecca
Asselin, Kari Bieshelt, Shauna Bear, Kathy Day, Mary Farinez, Becky Fowler, Linda Franks, Shawna Jones, Arin Sina Lefano, Amy
Lefler, Petrita Lubin, Jenny Partch, Jocelyn Schneider, Laree Stone, Lynn Thomas and all the generous, thoughtful families who
participated in various appreciation events for their students’ teachers. Special thanks also to Right Touch Massage, Moose’s Tooth
for their donation of lunch and root beer, Trinity Presbyterian for breakfast, the office staff for lunch and Carrs Huffman for
apples.
Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program
Thank you to the 8 families who signed up and registered with Huffman Elementary under the Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Program! The Huffman PTA just received $65.70 for use by the PTA as part of their first quarter distribution. If you are not one
of the 8 families and shop at Fred Meyers, please let Fred Meyer know that you support the Huffman PTA by registering your card
at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards . Our organization number is 87429.
PTA Information
Did you know that you can find a host of PTA information including the PTA budget, volunteer forms, and meeting minutes on the
school’s website? http://www.asdk12.org/schools/Huffman/pages/Huffman_Website/PTA.html
Mark your calendars for these upcoming PTA supported events and meetings:
May 14th
Membership Meeting 4:00P
COLOR WARS AT HUFFMAN
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HUFFMAN NEWS
Library News:
Thank You for Library Volunteers
Throughout the year, the following parents and
community volunteers have assisted in our library:
Susan Campbell, Stacy Berg, Jennifer Penny,
Carolyn Baldessari, Nanor Saboundjion, Lavon
Doucette and Dotty Elmore. Thank you for your
generous gift of time.
Thank You for Donations
The following current families and past Huffman
families have donated books to our library this
year:
Tuminella Family, Franks Family, Andres Family,
Stassel (Livers) Family, Albright Family and Faith
Family
Thanks for the beautiful additions to our shelves.
Donated Books
Please check the Lost and Found
Tables for any items lost over the
school year. All un-claimed items will
be donated after the last day of
school.
Yes, the Huffman Elementary Library does accept
donated books from families in the area. These
books should be in great condition, age
appropriate and hardback if possible. We have
accepted paperbacks in fabulous condition also.
Any books that are not added to the Huffman
collection are offered to the Huffman classroom
teachers.
Have a great reading summer!
Mrs. Kern
2014 Heart Run Winning School for most Participants!
HUFFMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL !
Winner of the Heart Run Art Contest
Emilie Bieshelt
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