I am a fourth grade teacher in Bay County Florida. I am looking for Alaskan penpals for this upcoming school year. Please contact me at [email removed]
Spouses to Teachers is a Department of Defense Program available to spouses of Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve for the reimbursement of teacher certification examinations up to $600 from the date of registration forward. Please go to [link removed].
I am doing some research on the Anchorage SD. I am coming from Florida (don't worry, I like the cold much better :-) ). Could anyone give me some general info about the district, cost of living, housing opportunities...anything that you could think of for someone who may relocate.
On 6/28/07, AK teacher to Rob wrote: > >> It is the new K-8 charter school. It is supposed to be a German >> immersion school. Do you all have a lot of Germans up there? >> I have been trying to find out more about the school; do you know >> its name? > > > No LOL we don't have a lot of Germans up here. The ASD tries to be all > things to all people by having all kinds of charter schools. A group > of parents & teachers wanted a German immersion school, met the ASD's > requirements and there it is. > > If the link doesn't work go to the ASD site, on the home page under > Schools click on Charter, it will take you to their site. > > I don't know a thing about it, and have no idea who the principal is, > the website has lots of info though
Thanks for the info - I actually found it while searching last night. I really identify with its philosophy of learning other languages and multiculturalism. It sounds like your district has a progressive and straight forward attitude toward education.
I just saw this email and remembered reading something on the chatboard about the school. It sounds like you already did you research, and if you are already here, this isn't news to you. But, just in case anybody else is curious about it, here's some info we just received:
The Anchorage School District’s newest charter school, Rilke Schule German School of Arts and Sciences, recently named Crystal Wrabetz as its principal. The German immersion school will be located at 650 W. International Airport Road in Anchorage. Rilke Schule is expected to open on August 22, the first day of school. However, the facility is not expected to be complete until December. School leaders have secured space in ChangePoint Church located off of Raspberry Road to house students and staff until construction on their permanent facility is finished. “Families are turning out for Rilke Schule events in energetic numbers,” said Wrabetz. “This is a rare opportunity for children to enter an immersion program at all grade levels K-8.” This is the only year the school will admit students to all grade levels without prior German language experience. About 180 students have already signed up to attend. In order to enroll in Rilke Schule, students must complete necessary paperwork for the August 15 lottery. Rilke Schule founder, Jo Sanders, said, “One of our primary goals is to have all of our children experience the joy of learning. The German language will be taught through hands-on, inquiry methods. We are also planning the opportunity for students to travel to German-speaking countries where they will experience German culture with host families and by attending our partner schools.”
Would you like to be involved in an e-mail/postal project that incorporates writing, research, art, geography and technology? Then The 2007-2008 Quilt Project is for you! I am looking for a class from Alaska that would like to participate in this project.
What is it? Over the past four years this project has connected many classrooms across the USA. Students have been able to communicate with other students through e- mail written letters about their state. They have been able to express themselves in art by creating wonderful muslin quilt squares representing their state that are mailed to the other participants. The use of quilt squares has also allowed students to learn the age-old tradition of quilting. What is the timeline? We will begin with an introductory letter sent by e-mail by October 1st. This will be followed by an exchange of quilt squares through the postal mails that will take place over two months, from October 15th to December 15th (you will select a time within that window that fits your schedule and let the group know in your introductory letter when they will be sent.) After January we will exchange e-mail information and online brochures about our class and state, favorite recipes, and math challenges. You will have from January to April to complete your quilt and submit a photo of it to our quilt web site. Is there a theme? The theme is Animals Across America. Each participating class will design a white muslin 8’by8” square for their state that incorporates an animal from their state. This unique design will be placed on 50 quilt squares and mailed to the other participanst (Exact design dimensions will be given to all participants) What is the cost? The quilt squares will be 8’ by 8” on WHITE muslin (about $1.98 a yard) They will be mailed so postage is about $18.50 Materials have ranged from fabric markers to iron on fabric or computer printouts on fabric ( $10.00-$20.00)Hint-Sometimes parents have these materials and will donate them to you! What states are available? States will be assigned as responses are received on a first come basis. When do I have to decide? Please contact me at wendy.[email removed]
I teach 5th grade in Florida and I am trying to start a postcard exchange for my class. I am looking for a class that **promises** to participate. It is so fun and any grade can do it. I am accepting the first teacher from each state that emails me. It is super easy and fun!
All you have to do is request that each parent send in 2 stamped postcards that have your state name on it. Then when the due date comes, you have your students write facts about your state's climate, what it is famous for, etc. In return you will also get a postcard from each state. The kids LOVE getting the mail and you can do so much with it.
If interested, please email me at gator.[email removed]!
My husband and I are cruising the Inland Passage in early August. We have done it b efore, so we know what to expect in general and we've picked out some exciting shore excursions as well as allowed ourselves some uncommitted time in the ports of call.
I've been in Alaska twice. When I flew with my brother to Anchorage, my cousin showed us around. When we cruised before, we only did shore excursions that were booked through the Cruise Line .
We've not been to Ketchikan, and there are a lot of options. I'd like to check out one that is not on the Cruise Line list with someone who is local. I want to make sure it is honest and realistic.
Hi Kathy! I would have responded to this earlier had it been on the main board. :-) I'm originally from Ketchikan, so I can give you a few hints. Ketchikan is really pretty, but often rainy. Come prepared with a waterproof jacket with a hood, just in case, and sweatshirts as well. Flightseeing is often really cool and you can check out Misty Fjords and several other places. One of the local Flight Seeing operators just had an accident with one of their planes, so you might want to check out one of the others. It was big news recently, so you'll be able to figure it out. Definitely go see Saxman or Totem Bite Totem Pole parks. They are pretty cool, along with the Native Heritage Center and Fish Hatchery. If you like outdoorsy types of things, check into a kayaking trip or a zipline trip. The zipline is I think kind of pricey, but from what I've been told, is well worth it. If possible, avoid the shops like Dimonds International and others that you see at every single port of call around the world. Try to find some that seem to be more local. Julie's is a jewelry store that has nice stuff that is locally owned. I don't know what else is, because it's been 6 months since I was there and I didn't look. :-) Also, try to find things that were made in Alaska, and not made in China. Other neat things to do are to walk up to the 5th Avenue bypass (a big road cut into the cliff above the town) and hike along the trail that is up there. You'll get really good views of the town and the surrounding scenery. Good luck and have fun! > > On 6/29/07, Kathy/WA wrote: >> My husband and I are cruising the Inland Passage in early >> August. We have done it b efore, so we know what to expect >> in general and we've picked out some exciting shore >> excursions as well as allowed ourselves some uncommitted >> time in the ports of call. >> >> I've been in Alaska twice. When I flew with my brother to >> Anchorage, my cousin showed us around. When we cruised >> before, we only did shore excursions that were booked >> through the Cruise Line . >> >> We've not been to Ketchikan, and there are a lot of >> options. I'd like to check out one that is not on the >> Cruise Line list with someone who is local. I want to make >> sure it is honest and realistic. >> >> If you can advise me, please let me know.
We leave on Saturday, so we made our decision a couple of seeks ago, and redecided it the other day when we realized that the reservation had not been confirmed. Come to think of it, the new reservation has not been confirmed either.
We saw the article about the plane crash. Boy, that would put a damper into your vacation.
I looked at the availability for the flightseeing agency that looked interesting to us. They never seemed to have many bookings. That was a red flag for me.
We decided to go for one of the sea-kayaking adventures offered by the cruise line. It leaves us some time for a bit of wandering afterwards, so I am glad for your suggestions, Liz, and I will print them out.
DH is doing a zip-line tour in Juneau. I had promised I would do it with him, but just did not think I could handle three hours zipping around the treetops. (I don't do ferris wheels or drive over high bridges, either.) I am doing a photography tour/class instead.
Our agent who booked the cruise for us came home from his own vacation and saw the excursions we had reserved. He was quite surprised at how active they were. Good heavens, we are retired/semiretired--not dead!
Hello, I am trying to find a teacher from Alaska for a postcard exchange. All teachers send and receieve one postcard from each of the 50 states. Our group only has 6 states left and all 50 will be represented.
Please join us if you would like to take part in this great project for your classroom.
On 7/12/07, Denise wrote: > On 7/05/07, AK teacher wrote: >> On 7/05/07, Hope wrote: >>> What can you tell me about teaching in the Juneau School >>> District? The are and schools look beautiful. Is there >>> anything special I should know? >> >> Yes, jobs there are extremely hard to get. > > I agree - I have been looking for about four months now and even though I am highly > qualified in eight content areas, have eleven years of experience, and a masters of > science degree in Literacy and Learning in the Content Area, Grades 6-12, I was still > passed over for two jobs similar to what I've been teaching - I'm still hoping for > something for the coming school year - I am moving there either way.
I have worked in HR for about 8 years and depending on your qualifications, it is competitive but, not impossible to teach here in Juneau. To be honest, elementary education is a difficult area to get into because we have a state university here in Juneau that grooms elementary teachers. People with credentials in Math, Science, Special Education, and several other areas in the secondary fields have a good chance of landing a job here in Juneau. Like anything else, you are selling a product, your skills as a teacher, and you need to make sure your package sticks out. Your resume needs to reflect your experience and it should be written to the specific position so the principal will be impressed. Do your homework and learn all you can about the position before submitting an application that way your information will emphasize the necessary qualifications you have towards the position. First impressions really do count and professionalism is a given.
Hello I have a BA in English education and I completed all my certification work to become an elementary or high school teacher, although, because of family needing me I moved and graduated without my student teaching completed. Therefore I just have a BA and no certification. I have taught for a year in a community college and I have been substitute teaching ever since. Is there any remote location where you would need me and help me work while I get my certificate?
On 7/12/07, Denise wrote: > On 7/05/07, AK teacher wrote: >> On 7/05/07, Hope wrote: >>> What can you tell me about teaching in the Juneau School >>> District? The are and schools look beautiful. Is there >>> anything special I should know? >> >> Yes, jobs there are extremely hard to get. > > I agree - I have been looking for about four months now and even though I am highly > qualified in eight content areas, have eleven years of experience, and a masters of > science degree in Literacy and Learning in the Content Area, Grades 6-12, I was still > passed over for two jobs similar to what I've been teaching - I'm still hoping for > something for the coming school year - I am moving there either way.
Hows come the children up here are not getting the same education in the villages as they are in Barrow? We moved to Wainwright in the middle of the school year and our daughter took a few steps backwards, she was doing math problems that involved fractions and decimals , now it is VERY simple math , she was in grade 5. Some of the young people that are in High School can not do basic math ! WHY!
On 6/28/07, AK teacher to Rob wrote:
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>> It is the new K-8 charter school. It is supposed to be a German
>> immersion school. Do you all have a lot of Germans up there?
>> I have been trying to find out more about the school; do you know
>> its name?
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