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Vol. 1, Issue 26
The FUNd Stuff!
Stories from the Office of Advancement at Pacific Northern Academy
One Vision. All Students. Every Day.
Dear Linda,
What Does PNA Mean To YOU?
PNA is clear about its priorities: excellence in
academics, focus on character, strength in community,
joy in learning. But then there are smaller, more
particular things that each teacher, parent and student
sees in PNA that makes it their school of choice. All
woven together, these "personality traits" ensure that
PNA is a vibrant, healthy, dynamic and successful
school. What is that spark for you?
For me, it's watching EKers sit in the Library hallway
with their freshly checked-out books, eagerly
discussing their choices with their friends and showing
any passers-by their fabulous finds.
Hey Krystal, Whatcha doing?
Ohhh, THAT'S why you've got that big,
big smile on your face -- you're
processing MORE application, tour,
assessment and enrollment forms!
And there's MORE?
Oh RIGHT! Re-enrollment contracts
were due on Monday! And you want to
remind people to get theirs in?
OK, we can help.
HEY FOLKS! Please get your
contracts in!
Most of you have, but not
all, so here's a nudge.
Nudge.
It's dedicated teachers who are devoted to learning
with kids, finding the joy in the process together.
NEXT WEEK IS
SPIRIT WEEK!
Monday 3/25/13: Mismatch Day
Stripes and plaids, sheepskin and
sequins,
sew your own half and half suit.
Tuesday 3/26/13: Superhero Day
Let your inner Mr. Awesome or Ms.
Fantabulous shine through! Capes and
emblems are all the rage.
Wednesday 3/27/13: Pirate Day
Arrrgghhh!
Thursday 3/28/13: 1960's Day
Get Smart or Gomer Pyle. It's all groovy,
baby!
It's the collaborative approach that elevates
understanding for all.
Friday 3/29/13: Pajama Day
Footie PJ's and teddy bears.
It doesn't get any more dressed down
than this!
If students do not want to dress up for Spirit
Week, that's okay! Wear regular uniform day
clothes Monday through Thursday, and casual
clothes on Friday.
Like the dress code outlines, no aspect of a
student's appearance should call excessive
attention to him/her, nor should a student's
appearance be a distraction to the classroom
environment. All clothes must be appropriate
length (mid-thigh standing, sitting, walking,
etc.) and refrain from graphic images or
inappropriate content. Clothing and
accessories must be on before students arrive
at school. Students will wear their dress-up
day clothes the entire day.
It's a dynamic music and drama program that builds
confidence on stage, tunes the ear, engages rhythm -all things that intrinsically enhance kids' ability to
process numbers, letters and movement. (In addition,
of course, to building a love and appreciation of music!)
Want to know more about PNA's
priorities and plans? The Board of
Trustees' recently created 5 year
strategic plan is a good place to start.
You can go to the PNA website to see
it.
2626 Abbott Update:
Progress is apace in the new building.
All rooms are roughed in, wiring is in.
Dr. Cohen and Ms. Boyechko went this
week to approve finishes, and the entire
faculty went on a tour to get to know
their new home, and start plotting!
550 Bragaw Update:
We are very pleased to announce that
we have signed a lease with the Alaska
Native Cultural Charter School to take
residency this summer. They are thrilled
to have a campus that better serves
their mission, and we are thrilled to be
their landlords!
Congratulations:
We would like to congratulate the Board
of Trustees on completing this important
step towards PNA's fiscal sustainability
and strength.
Thank You!
A very special thank you goes to Board
Chair Marty Weiser, who has
shepherded, chased, orchestrated and
generally sweated over this arduous but
very rewarding and necessary work.
Really, there aren't words enough.
It's an immersive art program that trains the eye and
the hand, develops processing and problem solving
skills, and accesses the whole brain.
Love what you see?
You can support it!
It's bilingual education that broadens our kids' horizons.
Click here to
Thank You!
It's friendships and peer support at every age, every
subject.
Cloudy, With A Chance of
Meatballs Performance
Be sure to join us on April 5,
at 3:30. Plan now!
It's independent learners who act on their curiosity and
are responsible for their own education.
Set Construction Night Friday,
March 29, 3:30-6:00
"Mawiage, Mawiage is what bwings us
together today..." - Princess Bride Style!
It's the joy we can experience every day.
Thanks Again!
Come to Set Construction Night to help
paint sets, sew costumes and wield a
glue gun upon everything. Skills
required: good attitude, some patience,
and a willingness to have fun!
Please sign up at the bulletin board in
the Lower School hallway.
Book Fair
Middle Schoolers went to PNA's major auction donors
to present plaques commemorating their support and
our appreciation. Thank You, Thank you!
As the Director of Admission, I have the privilege of
interacting with prospective families as an ambassador
for PNA. Every time I give a tour, I live out an entire
school year in an hour and am reminded of why I love
PNA.
Our children shine because individual ability and
aptitude are honored in the core subject areas of math,
reading, and writing. Students develop a deep
understanding of the world around them through our
engaging approach to science and social studies
instruction. There are opportunities to learn through the
senses - to create, to sing, to dance. Not to mention all
of our hallmark events: the Fall Festival, Service Day,
Brown Bag Concerts, the Science Fair, Field Day, and
This year, our book fair is helping the
library get ready to move. We will be
culling the stacks as aggressively yet
prudently as possible. You can trim your
stacks too! Bring your books in! Used
books will all be under $1, so you can fill
your stacks right back up and keep the
readers in your family happily busy.
We also encourage everyone to
participate in our Commemorative Book
Program, which is how we bring new,
curricularly (no, that's not a word, but it
should be!) relevant books into
circulation. We have a lot of books
waiting to get sponsored so our kids can
check them out; we hope you can find
one that you'd like to sponsor!
Coming Right Up:
SPRIRT WEEK!
Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29
See above for details!
SET CONSTRUCTION NIGHT
Friday, March 29th, 3:30-6:00
SPRING CONCERT EK-2nd
"Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs"
Friday, April 5th, 3:30
Hardwick-West Gymnasium, PNA
ERB TESTING
Monday-Friday April 8-12
the list goes on and on!
All that has made PNA such a rich and vibrant school
will travel with us to our new location. Your participation
and support in helping our community of learners
continue to grow is greatly appreciated. I have
admission packets available in my office and
encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors to
arrange a tour of our school, and see for themselves
what makes PNA great!
Sincerely,
BOOK FAIR
Mid-April: Bring in Books Now!
SPRING CONCERT 3rd-8th
"The Princess Bride"
Friday, April 26th at 7:00 and
Saturday, April 27th at 2:00
Trinity Presbyterian Church
12310 Lorraine St (off Huffman)
For a full calendar, please go to
the PNA website.
Krystal
Krystal Boyechko
Director of Admission
Pacific Northern Academy
907-333-1080
[email protected]
Pacific Northern Academy Website
One Last One...
The R.O.U.S. (Rodent of Unusual Size)
from the Princess Bride has a habit of sucking in
wayward 4th graders!
Our Corporate Sponsors
Many, many thanks to:
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center of Alaska
Alaska Dizziness and Balance Center
Imaging Associates of Providence
Rhyneer Clinic
Mehner and Associates
Drs. Timothy and Michelle Thomas
Copper River Seafoods
Mirror Studios
Medical Park Family Care
Custom Care Rx
We educate students to be exceptional learners and independent
thinkers of wisdom, courage, and integrity.
Pacific Northern Academy * 550 Bragraw Street * Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Arnie Cohen, Head of School
Krystal Boyechko, Director of Admissions & Marketing
Jennie Tschappat, Director of Advancement
TEL: (907) 333-1080 FAX: (907) 333-1652
www.pacificnorthern.org
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