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![North Star News | January 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723666867/k12northstarorg/jbdp4trocb11ahvle7ma/NorthStarNewssquare.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723666867/k12northstarorg/jbdp4trocb11ahvle7ma/NorthStarNewssquare.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723666867/k12northstarorg/jbdp4trocb11ahvle7ma/NorthStarNewssquare.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723666867/k12northstarorg/jbdp4trocb11ahvle7ma/NorthStarNewssquare.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723666867/k12northstarorg/jbdp4trocb11ahvle7ma/NorthStarNewssquare.jpg","width":1458}])
North Star News–a monthly newsletter provided to keep families and staff informed and engaged with their district.
![Help Shape the Future of FNSBSD - Share Your Feedback on Pillar Initiatives]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735593048/k12northstarorg/xpkrcn7q2gm2rcvmkcld/StrategicPlanInitiativesCommunityFeedback.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735593048/k12northstarorg/xpkrcn7q2gm2rcvmkcld/StrategicPlanInitiativesCommunityFeedback.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735593048/k12northstarorg/xpkrcn7q2gm2rcvmkcld/StrategicPlanInitiativesCommunityFeedback.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1735593048/k12northstarorg/xpkrcn7q2gm2rcvmkcld/StrategicPlanInitiativesCommunityFeedback.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1735593048/k12northstarorg/xpkrcn7q2gm2rcvmkcld/StrategicPlanInitiativesCommunityFeedback.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735593048/k12northstarorg/xpkrcn7q2gm2rcvmkcld/StrategicPlanInitiativesCommunityFeedback.png","width":2160}])
Thank you for your valuable feedback on the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District's (FNSBSD) mission, vision, values, and pillars. Your input has played a vital role in simplifying language and clarifying our purpose to better reflect the needs of our community.
Now, we need your insights once again!
North Star News–a monthly newsletter provided to keep families and staff informed and engaged with their district.
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School consolidation is a challenging and emotional topic for any community, and the process of closing schools and adjusting school boundaries has a significant impact on students, families, staff, and the larger community. Beginning in January, the school board will carefully review a school consolidation plan recommended by district administration, with a final decision expected in February.
![New Strategic Plan Feedback Needed - Letter from Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732065342/k12northstarorg/ltauro2ei02nqxeaxelg/StrategicDirectionCommunityFeedback.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732065342/k12northstarorg/ltauro2ei02nqxeaxelg/StrategicDirectionCommunityFeedback.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732065342/k12northstarorg/ltauro2ei02nqxeaxelg/StrategicDirectionCommunityFeedback.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732065342/k12northstarorg/ltauro2ei02nqxeaxelg/StrategicDirectionCommunityFeedback.png","width":1080}])
Over the past several months, the district has engaged in multiple community engagement events to seek input from the Fairbanks community in order to help create the new district strategic plan. A steering team made up of students, staff, parents, and community members has carefully reviewed the community engagement data and crafted the district's new strategic direction based upon the community's feedback.
North Star News–a monthly newsletter provided to keep families and staff informed and engaged with their district.
North Star News–a monthly newsletter provided to keep families and staff informed and engaged with their district.
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The UAF School of Education is offering a one-credit course open to all FNSBSD support staff, substitutes, high school seniors/juniors, and community members. There are limited seats available for this class.
Principal Newsletter
Daily Bulletin
Daily Bulletin - Thursday, January 23, 2025
Schedule for the Day:
Thursday's Schedule:
Advisory, WTR, Period 3, Period 4, Period 5 and Period 6
Friday's Schedule:
Advisory, Period 6, Period 5, Period 4, Period 3, Period 2 and Period 1
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, January 23, 2025:
Hutch Field Trip for 8th Graders 8:00-10:00am (Permission Slip Needed Today!)
Creative Writing Club, Library 2:20-3:15pm
D & D Club, Room 210 2:30-4:00pm
MathCounts, Room 119 230-3:30pm
Yearbook Club, Library Loft 2:30-3:30pm
NYO Practice, Gym 2:30-4:00pm
Wrestling Practice 2:30-4:30pm
Friday, January 24, 2025:
Spirit Friday – Wear your favorite Wolverine gear!
Rainbow Club, Room 211 2:30-3:30pm
Wrestling Practice 2:30-4:30pm
Saturday, January 25, 2025:
Wrestling:
Black Bear Brawl @ Randy Smith 9:00am start
Next Week:
Question of the Day:
Monday:
Tuesday: What is one thing that you would like everyone to know about you?
Wednesday: Describe the worst mistake you ever made and how have you learned from it?
Thursday: Would you rather give up brushing your teeth or give up brushing your hair?
Friday: What attributes make someone a difficult friend to keep?
Sports Information
Interested in Trying Out for Sports at Ryan This Year?
What do you need to try out for sports at Ryan: you need a Physical form filled out and signed by a doctor, a Concussion Awareness and Activity Consent form filled out and signed by you and a guardian or parent. These 3 forms need to be turned in at the office BEFORE trying out or attending any practices.
Please check in with the office to see if you already have one on file.
Upcoming Sports:
Wrestling (December 2-March 12)
NYO - Native Youth Olympics (January-April)
Interested in Donating to Ryan's Clubs and Activities?
If you would like to donate to help out Ryan clubs and activities, please go to I want to donate!
Order Your Yearbook Soon!
Stop by the office and pick up a yearbook order form if you are interested in ordering a yearbook this year. Money and forms need to be turned in at the office. You can also purchase yearbooks online at ybpay.com.
Yearbook prices:
$35 January 1-March 31, 2025
$40 Starting April 1, 2025
Ryan Spelling Bee!
Attention all amazing spellers! Join in on the spelling fun! Ryan can send up to three spellers to the District Bee and we would LOVE it if a speller from Ryan got on the map this year!
The Basics:
- Students pick up a Study List from Ms. Curry, Mr. Lewsader, Ms. O'Malley, or Ms. Krause starting January 8
Students attend one or all of the eight practice sessions (at least one is required)
Students attend the REQUIRED session on Tuesday, February 11 where the top 3 and an alternate will be chosen.
Practice Sessions are 2:25-3:30pm on:
January 14
January 16
January 21
January 23
January 28
January 30
February 4
February 6
February 11 (REQUIRED SESSION)
Stop by the office and pick up a flyer for more information! The District Spelling Bee will be held Saturday, February 22 at West Valley High School PAC, beginning at 9:00am.
National History Day Project Help!
Mr. Brewer is available to help with all things NHD each Thursday from 2:30-4:00pm. Feel like you're behind on your project? Or do you want to get ahead? Need help developing an awesome thesis statement? Whatever help you might need with your NHD project, you can find it in room 120 on Thursday afternoons.
TANU Practice on Thursdays During Advisory
TANU, Teens Against Nicotine Use, will begin practice starting tomorrow, every Thursday, during Advisory. Watch for Miss. Buske in the morning at the front door for your pass.
School Board Resolutions
School Board Resolutions:
Resolution 2025-11: Resolution was approved at the October 15, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting and it promotes the month of January as Disability Awareness & Acceptance Month and urges educators, students and the community to actively participate in activities, initiatives, and professional development through school-wide events, educational workshops, and awareness campaigns to foster understanding, empathy and acceptance of individuals with disabilities among students, educators, staff and the broader community.
Resolution 2025-13: Honoring Black History Month, proclaiming February 2025 as Black History Month, and encourages staff and students to honor it during February and throughout the year with interactive research, classroom lesson plans, guest speakers, displays, lectures, practical activities, and cultural celebrations.
Resolution 2025-14: Honoring Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, proclaiming February 16, 2025 as Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, and encourages staff and students to honor her historic contributions and commitment to the ideals of civil rights and nondiscrimination throughout the district and on an ongoing basis.
Resolution 2025-15: Honoring Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, proclaiming February as National Career and Technical Education Month, encouraging schools and the community to celebrate the unwavering commitment to excellence in Career and Technical Education of our district's CTE students and educators and the positive impact their efforts have on workforce development and economic growth within the Fairbanks North Star Borough and across Alaska.
Comments? Something to put in the bulletin? Email to becky.howk@k12northstar.org