Kingikmiut School

Don't forget to set clocks ahead one hour this weekend. Happy Spring Break and safe travels to all who are traveling!!!

Good Morning, I wanted to thank you all for entrusting your child(ren) to us to educate and prepare them to become lifelong learners. Brian Herbert once stated that, “The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.” Our hope is that the students will continue to have motivation and willingness to learn.

You can catch LIVE STREAMING, Live Sessions and Bracket Results on the 40th Annual BSSD Wrestling & Cheerleading Tournament by clicking the links below. LIVE STREAMING https://www.youtube.com/embed/live_stream?channel=UCU9X4R7TvoqnshpRLDN5oJg Live Session: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTU0460w0Z1BqzwgofTzfcw_47meqtdNpgrrevdt-RmKe8rpOe8mWl_H-fdqROiO1lL3C442p0EWx6g/pubhtml Elementary Brackets Result https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTkaZTrTTMYpVkvpKIuQ5nbPKV_0VjVFFxxLFJoFFWU8Ce2DU4TZxLrkKOAHy9bVQ/pubhtml Junior High Brackets Results https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRhb_enKLi8JEj-5LQu6TM5vtY7lWxCIO1KikHXuKl8tPqve_6dyLdzcoaBPF-TuQ/pubhtml

BSSD Regional School Board Elections DEADLINE to file to run for a seat is August 5th More information at click the link below https://www.elections.alaska.gov/Core/regionaleducationalattendancearea.php

Congratulations to our winners of Best in Show! Thank you so much to everyone who took a moment to vote, did the hard work of creating artwork to submit, supported students in the submission process, or otherwise helped make this virtual event a reality! To view all winners and see the full show, follow this link: https://sites.google.com/bssd.org/arts/k-12-online-art-show/2021-2022-art-show

LAST CHANCE VOTING Use this link to vote on the 2021-2022 Virtual Art Show: https://sites.google.com/bssd.org/arts/k-12-online-art-show Voting will be open through the weekend.

One Action Required - FY22 Administrator Evaluation https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOB2TMU_6TtAjNrGGDOo6rf_kuAXY52PhfISj50WrBUa7SYQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

BSSD Superintendent Finalists https://5il.co/14t4n-2

School Operating Protocols (Updated September 17, 2021): https://5il.co/z9tk

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

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

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

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

The Alaska Migrant Education Program is conducting our annual study of the needs of families of migratory children and youth through the Migrant Parent Survey and the Migrant Staff Survey. The 2021 Parent Survey (www.surveymonkey.com/r/2021MEPParentSurvey) can be completed online.

High School Seniors: Apply for AASB’s 30th Annual June Nelson Scholarship Competition! Winners receive a $1,500 Scholarship. Application Deadline: Monday, March 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm https://aasb.org/high-school-seniors-apply-now-for-the-june-nelson-scholarship/

High School Seniors: Apply Now for the June Nelson Scholarship! https://aasb.org/high-school-seniors-apply-now-for-the-june-nelson-scholarship/ Apply for AASB’s 30th Annual June Nelson Scholarship Competition! Winners receive a $1,500 Scholarship. Application Deadline: Monday, March 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm The Association of Alaska School Boards is proud to announce its 30th Annual Scholarship Award Competition. The June Nelson Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of the late June Nelson, longtime school board member from Kotzebue. June contributed much to the cause of education and will be remembered for her outstanding service on behalf of Alaska’s children. This 2020-2021 school year, AASB will award fifteen graduating seniors each with a $1,500 scholarship to apply toward their post-secondary education. The scholarship may be applied toward the student’s choice of a business, trade, or a college institution.

Welcome to BSSD's new live feed. This is how we will share announcements, information, and other news.