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High School Basketball Tournament in Delta starting today! If you'd like to watch the Nenana Lynx games, you can go to this youtube link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSAVKWSbY-Q High School girls play at 3:00pm, and high school boys play at 4:30pm. Both teams play Eielson High School.

Greetings Lynx Families, Happy New Year! This message is to inform parents/guardians of a student voice survey that will be administered to students in grades 3-12 sometime after January 19. Per Board policy, the school is required to inform parents at least two weeks prior to administering any survey to students, while also providing the opportunity to opt out. This survey is designed to be administered to all students in grades/years 3-12 in order to measure the 8 Conditions That Make a Difference in their school. The 8 Conditions help educators ensure that the work they are already doing fosters an environment characterized by positive relationships, engaged learning, and a sense of purpose. By using the reports, teams of educators and students can work together to develop shared objectives and inspire meaningful improvements within their schools. If you have any questions or would like to request that your student opt out of this survey, please communicate with Mrs. Andy Corbin prior to January 19.

Afterschool Programming will have Open House Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week from 2PM to 3:30PM. We will have new applications and ALL students will need a new application. This will also be your chance to meet staff and experience some of the fun things we have planned for this upcoming half of the year. Additionally, we will have a Spring Break camp involving Coding with Minecraft and eSports for 5th-8th graders. Regular programming will begin on Monday January 15th. We are looking forward to providing you and your children with some incredible experiences. Come meet all the staff except our STEM coach who is out for training, ask questions and see the facilities. We look forward to meeting all of you and answering your questions.

Greetings Lynx Families,As we approach the holiday season and the end of another semester, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've undertaken together. The past few months have been filled with academic achievements, personal growth, and the unwavering spirit of our remarkable school community. Our last day of school this semester is on Friday, Dec. 15. Students will be released at 2pm.First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude to our dedicated students, committed educators, and supportive parents. Your collective efforts have created an environment where learning flourishes, and our school truly thrives. Together, we have faced challenges head-on and celebrated triumphs that highlight the strength of our collaborative spirit. Over the past weeks, we have administered our middle of the year benchmark assessments. Data generated from these assessments will provide feedback indicating the extent to which students are growing and achieving mastery in core subject areas, which in turn will inform teachers and administrators of where to focus efforts moving forward. As we prepare to embark on a well-deserved break, I encourage each of you to take this time to rest, rejuvenate, and reflect on the accomplishments of the semester. Our students have demonstrated resilience, creativity, and a thirst for knowledge that inspires us all. To our teachers, thank you for your tireless dedication to fostering a love of learning and for guiding our students on their educational journey.Looking ahead to the new year, I am filled with excitement for the possibilities that lie ahead. Together, we will continue to build a learning community that nurtures curiosity, fosters creativity, and prepares our students for a future filled with promise. In an ongoing effort to support students' social emotional well-being, we've begun a grant-funded partnership with Alaska Behavioral Health, which allows us to host an on-site clinical social worker each Monday during the coming semester. Ms. Katie Kurnick has been on site building relationships over the past few Mondays. Her work supports our ongoing effort to provide counseling and social-emotional coaching through our itinerant counselor, Mrs. Penny Brower, practicum work being completed on-site by Brianna Ketzler, and a partnership with TCC Wellness and Prevention Coordinators. Once again, I extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you for a joyful holiday season and a well-deserved break. May the coming year be filled with success, prosperity, and moments of profound joy.Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to the exciting opportunities and achievements that await us in the next semester.Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!Respectfully, -- David R. HuntingtonAsst. Superintendent NCSDPrincipal, Nenana City School dhuntington@nenanalynx.org907-832-5464 (NCS office)District Website: www.nenanalynx.org

Attention all future service-members! The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test date is now scheduled for Friday, December 11th, at 9:30 AM. This comprehensive assessment is a crucial step for individuals considering a career in the armed forces. Whether you're aiming for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, the ASVAB test will help determine your aptitudes and strengths, guiding you towards the best-fit military roles. Sharpen your pencils and bring your determination, as this test will gauge your skills in various areas such as math, science, and mechanical comprehension. Join us on December 11th at 9:30 AM to take the first step towards your rewarding journey of service to the nation.

Parent Survey Regarding School and After School Programming is now available! Dear parents, I'm Olivia Layfield, reaching out to invite you to participate in a brief survey. Your input is crucial in shaping the offerings of both the school and after-school programs for your child. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/HLq9bv4ioUM6qVLaA This is an excellent chance to voice your opinions and share what you'd like to see implemented. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Please take a moment to complete the survey. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 585-808-2834. Thank you for taking the time to contribute. Best regards, Olivia Layfield Transitions Coordinator Olivia Layfield Transitions Coordinator Nenana City School (585) 808-2834 olayfield@nenanalynx.org

Dear parents, I trust this finds you well. I'm Olivia Layfield, reaching out to invite you to participate in a brief survey. Your input is crucial in shaping the offerings of both the school and after-school programs for your child. This is an excellent chance to voice your opinions and share what you'd like to see implemented. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Please take a moment to complete the survey. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 585-808-2834. Thank you for taking the time to contribute. Best regards, Olivia Layfield Transitions Coordinator

Just a quick parent reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, November 9th is an early release day for students. Students will be released at 2 PM. No School on Friday, November 10, 2023 as well. NCS would like to remind community members that influenza season is here! Getting the flu shot is clinically proven to decrease FLU illness, hospitalizations and secondary pneumonia infections. Please schedule your influenza vaccine with your PCP soon! Our kids who have asthma, or other chronic respiratory conditions are at higher risk for complications from the flu, so vaccination is vital. Reminders for parents of NCS students: Please keep your kids home if they are feeling ill. Allow them to rest and recover so they can continue learning and thriving in the school environment!

Challenge Life Basketball Program @ Nenana City School starting this Saturday, November 4-7, 2023, with Coach Al Sokaitis! This weekend Coach Al Sokaitis and the Challenge Life basketball program will be in Nenana thanks to the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Coach Sokaitis is a former college coach and currently works with the New York Knicks, Uconn Huskies and various other college programs. Coach Al served as the basketball coach and a history professor at UAF along with working at six other universities and coaching professional and international. The Challenge Life Program is an opportunity to utilize coach's background as a vehicle to bring health and mental wellness programs to rural communities. Coach Al will utilize time in the gym with students to build basketball fundamentals, but he will also speak about drug and alcohol abuse, academics, goal setting and following your passions. Below and attached is a schedule for the clinic. Sat, 11/4. 2-4pm grades 9-12 5:30-7:00 skills competitions and games - community Sunday, 11/5 3:30-5pm grades 9-12 Monday 11/6 9:30-11:30 high school PE classes. LUNCH 11:30-12 12-12:30 BREAK 12:45-1:15 K-4 1:15-2:00 5-6 Afterschool Monday 2:30-3:30pm pee wee (k-4) basketball after school program. Coach Al guest appearance 3:30-5pm grades 9-12 5-6:30pm Volleyball Practice Tuesday, 11/7 8:30-9:30 high school PE 9:30-10:30 high school PE 10:30-11:30 7-8 PE LUNCH 11:30-12 12:05-1255 Assembly w/Guest Speaker coach Al - grades 7-12 Afterschool Tuesday 3:30-5 jr high practice 5-6:30 9-12 closing session David R. Huntington Asst. Superintendent NCSD Principal, Nenana City School dhuntington@nenanalynx.org 907-832-5464 (NCS office) District Website: www.nenanalynx.org

Parent Fall OASIS Survey will be available for Nenana City School Parents until Friday, November 3, 2023. Dear Parents, please take a few minutes to complete this survey which will generate information for the school regarding student access to technology & internet at home. This data will be used as part of the Fall OASIS data collection. The survey has 3 simple questions. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqf9G7gsYb92w0XEMY9_Ok0UGKcUOGOdhuaSCAo0uJRRj0KA/viewform Please complete 1 survey for each student. The survey will ask for your email address, and the name of your student. Results will be sent directly to Andy Corbin. Thank you very much for you assistance. This information will also be sent out to parents via a PowerSchool Announcement.

Halloween fun at the school, Tuesday, October 31st! Haunted Hallway & Festive Games from 5-6pm. See attached flyer.

HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WEEK - Oct 30th - Nov. 3rd, 2023! Monday - Halloween Colors Tuesday - Costume Day Wednesday - Anything But A Back Pack Thursday - Cultural Day Friday - PJ Day Flyer is attached!

Parent Fall OASIS Survey is now available for Nenana City School Parents! Dear Parents, please take a few minutes to complete this survey which will generate information for the school regarding student access to technology & internet at home. This data will be used as part of the Fall OASIS data collection. The survey has 3 simple questions. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqf9G7gsYb92w0XEMY9_Ok0UGKcUOGOdhuaSCAo0uJRRj0KA/viewform Please complete 1 survey for each student. The survey will ask for your email address, and the name of your student. Results will be sent directly to Andy Corbin. Thank you very much for you assistance. This information will also be sent out to parents via a PowerSchool Announcement.

Dear Parents/Guardians, Please consider this reminder that there will be an information session on the Alaska Reads Act on Thursday, 10/26 at 5pm.  This meeting will be held in the Library at the school.  This meeting is intended to provide details relevant to the Act and how it may impact your student and the services they are provided at school.   Thank you,

A brief meeting was held Monday afternoon for boys interested in basketball. We discussed the preseason. The regular season begins November 29. Boys have been asked to run 30 miles prior to the start date. Those participating in wrestling are exempt. They will be invited to join practice following completion of the wrestling season. Please be advised students have been invited to the school Wednesday and Thursday at 630pm this week to begin their conditioning in the halls. Friday we will be in the gym after school until dinner running scrimmages. Preseason training will take place in the gym Tuesdays and Thursdays during the previously scheduled open gym hours at 7pm, following volleyball practice. Friday games will take place after school when the gym is available in the weeks ahead. The gym will continue to be open for preseason workouts from Tuesday -Friday at 6:30am.

NCS Update 10-19-23 Parent Teacher Conferences coming up next week on Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th. Both days will be early release days. Students will be released at 2:00pm. PT Conference schedules for K-8 grade students have been mailed to parents with Q1 Report Cards. Parents please add these days to our Early Release Dates remaining for Q2, student will be released at 2:00 pm: All Mondays during Q2 October 26th - Parent Teacher Conferences October 27th - Parent Teacher Conferences November 9th - Teacher/Staff Meetings November 21st - Teacher/Staff Meetings December 15th - Teacher/Staff Meetings If you have questions, please call the school office.

Please join us for the Lady Lynx volleyball team's last home game of the season tomorrow, which also happens to be Senior Night. On this special occasion, we will honor our seniors for their dedication and leadership throughout their time on the team. While it may not be the final game of the season, it's a significant moment for our seniors as they play their last home game, and your presence and support would mean a lot to them and the entire team. Your cheers and encouragement will certainly make the evening memorable. We look forward to seeing you there!

Nenana Middle School Basketball games tonight, Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Tri-Valley School in Healy, . Games are at 4pm and 5pm. If you cannot make it to the games you can watch them on this livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcLWckMivgk Good Luck Lynx!

Nenana Lynx Volleyball at Glennallen Tournament - watch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@copperriverschooldistrict/streams Attached are 2 pages of game schedules.

NCS Friday Principal Update 10-6-23 Greetings Lynx Families, We are wrapping up a very action-packed week here at the school. Students and teachers are busy as we head into the final week of the first quarter. Student-athletes are even busier, as they learn to juggle the commitments that come with that territory. The volleyball team traveled to Cordova last week and are in Glennallen as we speak. Jr. High Basketball is competing in Tri-Valley for the second day in a row. Our Cross Country runners that qualified for the state competition left today for Anchorage. Both Nenana City School and Cyberlynx runners are traveling and competing together, which is super fun. Thank you to all of our coaches and chaperones, as well as our teachers for the flexibility and willingness to make accommodations needed to support student athletes both in the classroom and on the road. Nenana hosts a volleyball tournament on Oct. 19-21. Please come by to support and enjoy some high school volleyball. Wednesday night marked our first Family Literacy Night of the school year. Thank you to our staff who organized and orchestrated the event, as well as to all of the families who attended. We hope that moving forward, a parent or adult sponsor is able to attend and participate with each student who attends. Another extra-curricular event worth celebrating is the Family STEM Night that occurred last week Friday at the Nenana RV Park. It was a great turnout and a lot of fun. Thank you to everyone who played a role in this and all of our after school programs, of which there are many! The hallways and school building in general are a buzz with energy and excitement beyond the school day! Thank you Teena and team! Monday this week, partners from TCC Wellness and Prevention came to Nenana to deliver suicide prevention programming to interested middle and high school students. Those who participated enjoyed some pizza and spent time learning about self-advocacy. This program will run bi-weekly for the next several months. Thank you Tori and Kameron! Our Lynx Leaders after school youth group, led by Brianna Ketzler is also off and running and seeing good attendance. This program focuses on creating safe outlets for students as an alternative to substance misuse. Thank you Brianna!!! Looking ahead, Halloween falls on Tuesday, Oct. 31st. School personnel and members of Discover Nenana have exchanged communication and hope to coordinate efforts to provide some holiday fun for families. We are currently looking to organize an event at the school and likely at Coghill's on the night of Halloween. Stay tuned for more info. Lastly, parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for Oct. 26th and 27th. Mrs. Andy Corbin will be in touch with families to schedule these as the dates draw closer. These days follow the early release (Monday) schedule, with students release at 2 pm. Also on the evening of Thursday, 10/26, there will be a parent information session at 5pm to learn about the Alaska Reads Act. You can get a preview of what will be presented by checking out the News link on the school website. I am providing a direct link HERE. This information is especially relevant for parents of K-3 students. In closing, dust off your shovels and have some fun with that white stuff this weekend! Respectfully, David R. Huntington Asst. Superintendent NCSD Principal, Nenana City School dhuntington@nenanalynx.org 907-832-5464 (NCS office) District Website: www.nenanalynx.org