Tag: Alaska
Good News on SBE Test Scores
by Sherry Hingley
Each year the state of Alaska gives all students in grades 3-10 Standard Based Assessment Tests otherwise known as SBAs. This test is mandated by the Federal Government’s No Child Left Behind Act. The students at Susan B English School did especially well this year. If you see any of these students please congratulate them.
- 33 students tested in 3 subjects, Reading, Writing, and Math.
- All students (100%) were Proficient or Advanced in Reading.
- 19/33 students were Advanced in Reading.
- 28/33 students were Proficient or Advanced in Writing. 10/33 students were Advanced in Writing.
- 29/33 students were Proficient or Advanced in Math. 19/33 students were Advanced in Math.
- All 3rd graders were Advanced in all 3 subject areas of Reading, Writing, and Math!!
AMHS Comment Period Over…
by Jenny Chissus – thanks Darlene for the head’s up on this!
The comment period is over – but there is still time to voice your comments about the proposed schedule for the AMHS via teleconference. As noted below, the teleconference will be on this upcoming Tuesday, March 27th, at 1:30pm for the southwest and southcentral runs. As it is proposed, looks like Seldovia will be serviced only once a week from November through April. Check out the proposed schedule here.
Thanks to the Gerry Willard Generation Plant!
Choose Respect!
by Alene Hidecker – Seldovia Village Tribe
Governor Parnell has declared the fourth Thursday of every March to be the day Alaskan communities talk about domestic violence and sexual assault issues in our communities. Alaska has one of the highest reported incident rates in the nation. The 2010 Alaskan Victimization Survey specific to Alaskan women are: 58% have experienced intimate partner violence or sexual violence and 37% have experienced sexual violence. The Victims of Child Sexual Abuse Statistics were also shocking; Continue Reading
In the Media… Ground Truth Trekking Makes Headlines!
by Jenny Chissus
Erin McKittrick and husband Bret “Hig” Higman of Seldovia, once again make headlines and inspire others with their amazing adventures crossing Alaska!
Do check out this article in the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman about a local composer Phil Munger who has created new piece inspired by his friends Bret and Erin’s adventures hiking throughout Alaska, titled “The Wild Coast”! Enjoy!
In the Media… Seldovia’s City Manager Works with Team Alaska
by Jenny Chissus
Our City Manager is on the road this week, traveling with Team Alaska. Having directed the 2006 Arctic Winter Games (which has been widely considered one of the most successful games during it’s 30 year history) and with over 25 years of experience in international, professional and college sports, our very own, Mr. Tim Dillon is one of the 9 member board representing the state – Team Alaska – for the Arctic Winter Games.
This Board is responsible for the team and setting the policies for the Arctic Winter Games. As Tim is our City Manager, many folks like to know what he’s up to and how he’s making a great impact for our state and community!
We are proud of Tim, who continues to be out there in a national way, meeting with folks from Juneau and around the state and nation – representing Seldovia! Enjoy this article about the Arctic Winter Games from the Juneau Empire!
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