Friday, May 2, 2008

Greetings!
We have one set of kit items finished for the 8th Grade Promotion Dance, but we have much more to assemble. Won't you join us? You will get a chance to meet a wonderful group of parents and help to make the dance special! All of the needed supplies and directions are on hand. Everything is made of cardboard so the construction is lightweight and doesn't require any special tools. Have fun and help the dance!

Here is our schedule for next week: 5 pm to 7:00 pm or so @ DHMS library
(Come when you can and stay for however long you are available.)

Tuesday, May 6th, Wednesday May 7th, and Thursday, May 8th
Won't you join us? Thank you!
Cathy

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

A CONVERSATION WITH OFFICER HATCH

Please join us May 6th at 5:00 in the commons for an
informational presentation with JPD Officer Blain Hatch and NCADD

Officer Hatch is a DARE Officer and will speak with us regarding
underage drinking and substance use, signs of use and the
current trends in Juneau and at the High School

This is a great opportunity for us to gather the information needed
to help our children progress through school without the blinding
interruption of drugs in their lives

EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH KNOWLEDGE
BEFORE THEY START USING
SAVING ENERGY IN A HURRY!
Tuesday, April 29, 6PM
JDHS Commons

The community of Juneau is hosting the visit of Dr. Alan Meier, a senior scientist in the Energy Analysis Department, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Dr. Meier is an Energy Efficiency expert, specializing in how people and equipment use energy and opportunities to reduce energy consumption. His visit to Juneau is sponsored by the US Department of Energy upon request of the City and Borough of Juneau.

The session will provide an opportunity for Dr. Meier to share some of his insights with the community and will involve a public Q&A session related to “Saving Energy in a Hurry”.

To learn more about Dr. Meier, visit http://eetd.lbl.gov/ea/akmeier/.


Brian Holst
Executive Director
bholst@jedc.org

Juneau Economic Development Council
612 Willoughby Avenue, Suite A
Juneau, Alaska 99801

www.jedc.org
www.gospringboard.org
Tel: 907 523-2333
Fax: 907 463-3929

Friday, April 25, 2008

Hello Parents,

Looking for something for your scholars to do during the summer months? Here are some opportunities. The Dzantik' i Heeni school office has more information about summer opportunities.

8th GRADERS ONLY
Counselors Chrissy Walker 463-1899x207 and Sally Donaldson 463-1899x219, have information and registration forms for these classes.

Summer PE class in fitness concepts is available through community schools for a cost of $275.00. Course is offered to rising 9-12th graders for .5 credit.

The American School offers a .5 or 1 credit health class through correspondence studies. .5 credit is required for graduation from JDHS, and is usually taken freshman year. Cost for the .5 credit is $150.

Taku Marine Science Camp June 3-13. JDHS .5 science credit is available, free and an amazing experience to learn from scientists and elders about marine ecology.


FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12

SUMMER WRITING ACADEMY June 3-13. READING ACADEMY August 5-15 available for students in grades 6-12. Academies are free, meet Monday - Friday 1:45-3pm, and boost students' academic strengths at every level of learning.

ANSWER CAMP: http://answercamp.org/

Friday, April 18, 2008

8th graders brought home a class schedule for next year. Please discuss the class options with your child and sign and return it to school. Thanks, Ms. Wells




Hello-
We are looking for more volunteers to help with the initial construction of the 8th grade dance decorations. These light weight props don't require any art skill and are fun to put together. With several people helping, each kit will take shape in a few sessions. We will construct the dance props over several weeks beginning on Wednesday, April 23rd at 5 pm in the DHMS library. Please come and join us!
Thanks-
Cathy Boutin

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Our next 8th grade dance meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 15th at 5pm in the DHMS library. Never fear, we are an active group and won't be sitting for long. The plan is to tour the gym and/or look at the dance prop kits. Perhaps we will even have time to start to assemble the kits! Many hands will make light work of the dance props and no experience or art talent are required. If interested, please contact: cathy_boutin@jsd.k12.ak.us or 463-1899. Thanks!

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Dear Parents,

We have received information about the possibility of an "online predator" contacting a number of our students via "My Space" on their home computers. The use of "My Space" is not allowed in school and our filtering software blocks its use.

Investigation continues, and we want to let you know in an effort to provide you an opportunity to discuss your child's online activities. Here's a web site (there are many more available by searching "parent monitoring of my space") to help you in these efforts:


Thank you,
Barb

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Tlingit & Haida Indians of CBJ
3235 Hospital Drive
Juneau, Alaska 99801

2008 Spring Youth Culture Camp

March 17, 2008 to March 21, 2008
11:30 am – 4:00 pm – lunch served daily
Potluck on Saturday, March 22, 2008
Children Ages 7 to 12
Projects and Activities

• Games
• Regalia making
• Dancing & Singing
• And so much more

Applications must be received by
4:30 pm Thursday, March 13, 2008


Tlingit & Haida Indians of CBJ
3235 Hospital Drive
Juneau, Alaska 99801


For questions and applications call 463-5680

Pick up applications:
➢ Community Council Building – 3235 Hospital Drive
➢ Central Council Office – Reception desk / TANF Office

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Earlier this week The Juneau Police Department received a report of a possible “Child Enticement” incident involving a male in an older-style dark colored van attempting to lure a group of 10-year-old students into his van.

The police investigation into this incident is continuing.

The Police Department and Superintendent Cowan have asked that you provide the following safety reminders in your notes home or newsletters. I will post information on school and District web sites.



"As a general safety precaution, parents are encouraged to speak with their children about stranger safety. Parent should make sure that either they know where their children are at all times. If a child leaves an area they should let their parents know where they are going. Children should not go anywhere with a person who is not a trusted adult. If walking somewhere on foot, children should walk in groups and stay with each other."


Thank you.

Susan Christianson
Communications Manager
Juneau School District
10014 Crazy Horse Drive
Juneau, Alaska 99801

Monday, February 18, 2008

TO: Interested families with incoming high school students or on-going high school students or any interested public member

WHAT: You are invited to the final High School “Time to Choose” meeting

WHY: for families who may not have been able to attend the earlier meetings wishing more information about choosing a high school (either Juneau/Douglas or Thunder Mountain) or a high school academy course of study for 10th – 12th graders. The commitment cards that state your family’s choice of schools or academies were due to the district on Feb 13, but the final, final deadline to get those in is now Friday, Feb 21.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 19, 6pm – 7:30pm

WHERE: Tlingit Haida Community Council Hall located at 3235 Hospital Drive at Salmon Creek

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Skiing Thursday and Friday, be sure to bring extra clothes in case your clothes get wet.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Terra Nova Testing started for the 7th graders today. They will be testing for the next three days, about an hour a day.

8th graders go to visit the high school on Friday.

Skiing is next Thursday and Friday. Be sure to sign the forms this week.

Monday, February 4, 2008

Hello families,

Counselors have been talking with eight graders for the past few weeks about moving on to high school next year. There are many big opportunities and decisions to be made in the days ahead. Listed below are some dates and times of opportunities for you to become more informed on what's happening with the transition. High school leaders are preparing for Thunder Mountain High School to open this fall, so that for the first time. Our rising freshman class will make a choice of where they will attend high school next year. "The Next Generation" newsletter was mailed out last week to families of all eighth graders in the Juneau School District. Please call the counselors if you did not receive the newsletter, and we'll be sure to get you one. High school selection cards included in the mailer are due to the district office February 13.
DZHS – HS Transitons 2008

February 1 HS information mailed to families of all rising 9th graders
February 7 DHMS Library: 5pm parent night for 8th grade parents
February 8 12:00—2:30pm JDHS visit… busses at DZ at noon.
February 13 High school choice card due
April 14-18 High school counselors meet at DHMS with Dzantik' i Heeni eighth graders



JDHS VISIT February 8

11:30 Eighth grade lunch in the DHMS commons
12:00 Bus to JDHS
12:30 Welcome & Secondary Education Plan
Panel: High School Life
1:15 Break to commons
1:20 Group A = tour Group B = SLC
1:50 Group B = tour Group A = SLC
2:25 Bus to DZ

Due February 8

CHOICE applications
Early Scholars applications


for more information call 463-1899
Chrissy Walker, Counselor, Shooting Star House, x209
Sally Donaldson, Counselor, Aurora House, x219

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

8th Grade Information:

Early Scholar Parent Night will be on Thursday, January 31st at JDHS.

There is a parent information night that will address high school questions here at DZ on February 7th at 5pm.

8th grade students will be going to the high school on Friday, 2/8 from 12-3.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Middle School Volleyball Camp

Monday, Feb.18 - Presidents Day Holiday
6th grade players – 9:00 to 12:00
7th and 8th grade players – 1:00 to 5:00
Location: DHMS Middle School

FOR YOUTH GRADES 6 - 8
• SERVING • TEAM OFFENSE
• PASSING • TEAM DEFENSE
• SETTING
• HITTING
• DIGGING

Cost: $20.00 for 6th grade – $30.00 for 7th and 8th grades

Daily Schedule:
6th grade AM Session: 9:00 – 12:00
Break
7th and 8th grades PM Session: 1:00 – 5:00

Campers may be dropped off no earlier than 8:45 AM
Please pick up no later than 5:15 PM

Things to Bring with you:
• Registration and Waiver signed by your parent/guardian
• Registration fee 20.00 for 6th grade, 30.00 for 7th and 8th grades
• Knee pads if you have them
• Court shoes
• Appropriate volleyball attire
• Water Bottle

Questions? Call:
Sandi Wagner 523-1580, 209-6070
Dale Bontrager 523-1633, 586-3128
Devin Jones 463-1899, 723-0247

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Welcome to 2008.

Just a heads up, our ski dates are February 14-15. All of the students will be going up to Eaglecrest to ski.

Wrestler Development Program DZMS


1) Wade Schalles Clinic, Gymnastics Academy, 9/8 (1:30-4:30pm) and 9/9 (9am-3pm) Learn basics and super-secret moves from the best.

2) Practice with Tornado Wresting Club (6:15-8 PM, M-F, 9/10-9/28)
Work with high school, club, and middle school coaches on the basics and more. JDHS, FD, DZ, and Club wresters will be present—not an opportunity to miss.

3) Judo/Aikido Club, October, DZMS, 3-4:30 pm
Work with Jay Watts and Steve Morley on rolling, throws, joint locks, and other technical moves…a very good compliment to wrestling.

4) Pre-season Workouts, November-December, 3-4:30 pm
Get in shape before winter break and keep it up during our two weeks away. You’ll hit the season hard in January and watch folks who skipped pre-season suffer during the first weeks of practice.

5) Middle School Wrestling, January-February, 3-5 pm
What it’s all about—be a part of the legendary DZ wrestling team!

6) Club Wresting, Gymnastics Academy, March-May
Huge opportunities, including travel!

See Coach Northcutt or Morley for more information.
Don’t Miss Out!