November 27 Announcements

Normal Bell Schedule

• Need a winter jacket? See Nurse Cat. I have 10 winter jackets in various sizes for students if they need a coat.

• Seniors! Don’t forget to submit your senior photo and quote. These are due December 2. Email them HERE.

• Winter is here! We are having a winter-themed locker decorating contest! Top three winners will get a prize at the winter assembly! To be entered into the competition, you MUST sign up at the tiny URL listed on the flyers around the school and in teacher’s classrooms.  Decorations need to be completed by 2PM on December 5th!! Can’t wait to see those lockers Mustangs!

• Keyclub invites you to join the festivities. On December 5th, come to the library after school to decorate holiday stockings for the  Salvation Army. Christmas music, hot chocolate, as well as supplies will be provided.

• The annual bookmark contest is back!  See a librarian for information.  Winners will get their bookmarks published by the district.

• If you want to go out for a sport/activity you must get a golden ticket. There is a collection of them on Mrs. Huffer’s door. Go see Mrs. Huffer to be eligible.

November 26 Announcements

Normal Bell Schedule

• Midshipman Alex Schuerch of the US Naval Academy will be in the NJROTC classroom on Tuesday, 26 November.  Any students who are interested in attending the Naval Academy or want to learn more about the service academies are welcome to stop by to get more information and ask questions during lunch period.  Pizza will be served.

• Seniors! Don’t forget to submit your senior photo and quote. These are due December 2. Email them HERE.

• Winter is here! We are having a winter-themed locker decorating contest! Top three winners will get a prize at the winter assembly! To be entered into the competition, you MUST sign up at the tiny URL listed on the flyers around the school and in teacher’s classrooms.  Decorations need to be completed by 2PM on December 5th!! Can’t wait to see those lockers Mustangs!

• Keyclub invites you to join the festivities. On December 5th, come to the library after school to decorate holiday stockings for the  Salvation Army. Christmas music, hot chocolate, as well as supplies will be provided.

• The annual bookmark contest is back!  See a librarian for information.  Winners will get their bookmarks published by the district.

• If you want to go out for a sport/activity you must get a golden ticket. There is a collection of them on Mrs. Huffer’s door. Go see Mrs. Huffer to be eligible.

November 25 Announcements

PLC Bell Schedule

• The Library will be closed Monday during Lunch.

• Midshipman Alex Schuerch of the US Naval Academy will be in the NJROTC classroom on Tuesday, 26 November.  Any students who are interested in attending the Naval Academy or want to learn more about the service academies are welcome to stop by to get more information and ask questions during lunch period.  Pizza will be served.

• Seniors! Don’t forget to submit your senior photo and quote. These are due December 2. Email them HERE.

• Winter is here! We are having a winter-themed locker decorating contest! Top three winners will get a prize at the winter assembly! To be entered into the competition, you MUST sign up at the tiny URL listed on the flyers around the school and in teacher’s classrooms.  Decorations need to be completed by 2PM on December 5th!! Can’t wait to see those lockers Mustangs!

• The annual bookmark contest is back!  See a librarian for information.  Winners will get their bookmarks published by the district.

• If you want to go out for a sport/activity you must get a golden ticket. There is a collection of them on Mrs. Huffer’s door. Go see Mrs. Huffer to be eligible.

November 22 Announcements

Normal Bell Schedule

• The Library will be closed Monday during Lunch.

• Seniors! Don’t forget to submit your senior photo and quote. These are due by December 2. Email them HERE.

• Winter is here! We are having a winter-themed locker decorating contest! Top three winners will get a prize at the winter assembly! To be entered into the competition, you MUST sign up at the tiny URL listed on the flyers around the school and in teacher’s classrooms.  Decorations need to be completed by 2PM on December 5th!! Can’t wait to see those lockers Mustangs!

• The annual bookmark contest is back!  See a librarian for information.  Winners will get their bookmarks published by the district.

• If you want to go out for a sport/activity you must get a golden ticket. There is a collection of them on Mrs. Huffer’s door. Go see Mrs. Huffer to be eligible.

November 21 Announcements

Normal Bell Schedule

• Good luck to all our Math-letes competing today in the online math competition! If your math teacher is Croft or West go to room 13 downstairs. McDonald’s students go to the library. All other math students and those not currently taking a math class go to room 207/208 in house two. Be sure to report to your labs right away after school to get logged in and registered. Please bring a pencil. If you forgot to sign up, you are welcome to compete if space is available in one of the labs.

• 80 percent of the world’s stunted children live in just 20 countries. World Discovery Seminar is hosting a Feast or Famine fundraiser to raise awareness about hunger! Come to House 2 (rooms 207-208) on Thursday, November 21 to get a ticket and play the odds for $3. Some will have the chance to enjoy a delicious feast, while others will enjoy a meal of rice. You can get an automatic feast for $10! Part of the proceeds will benefit the Covenant House of Anchorage. Become a part of the giving!

• Winter is here! We are having a winter-themed locker decorating contest! Top three winners will get a prize at the winter assembly! To be entered into the competition, you MUST sign up at the tiny URL listed on the flyers around the school and in teacher’s classrooms.  Decorations need to be completed by 2PM on December 5th!! Can’t wait to see those lockers Mustangs!

• The annual bookmark contest is back!  See a librarian for information.  Winners will get their bookmarks published by the district.

• If you want to go out for a sport/activity you must get a golden ticket. There is a collection of them on Mrs. Huffer’s door. Go see Mrs. Huffer to be eligible.

November 20 Announcements

Normal Bell Schedule

• Chief Petty Officer Deuter with the US Navy will be discussing Collegiate Naval ROTC Scholarships in the NJROTC room during lunch.  He will be able to answer any questions students may have and talk about how to apply for this program.  Pizza will be served.

• The math competition is still happening and has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 21. See Mrs. Templeton or any math teacher for details.

• There are 16 million people undernourished in developed countries. World Discovery Seminar is hosting a Feast or Famine fundraiser to raise awareness about hunger! Come to House 2 (rooms 207-208) on Thursday, November 21 to get a ticket and play the odds for $3. Some will have the chance to enjoy a delicious feast, while others will enjoy a meal of rice. You can get an automatic feast for $10! Part of the proceeds will benefit the Covenant House of Anchorage. Become a part of the giving!

• The annual bookmark contest is back!  See a librarian for information.  Winners will get their bookmarks published by the district.

• If you want to go out for a sport/activity you must get a golden ticket. There is a collection of them on Mrs. Huffer’s door. Go see Mrs. Huffer to be eligible.

Announcements Nov. 19

Normal Bell Schedule

• Seniors needing assistance filling out the FAFSA form required for college financial aid and scholarships please plan to attend the FAFSA workshop at CHS on Tuesday November 19th from 6-8 PM in the library. See Ms Volden in House 3 for more information.

• Juniors and Seniors thinking of a military career, see your counselor to sign up to take the ASVAB on November 20 Periods 1-3 here at CHS, and learn what career options are open to you.

• The math competition is still happening and has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 21. See Mrs. Templeton or any math teacher for details.

• Hunger kills more people every year than AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. World Discovery Seminar is hosting a Feast or Famine fundraiser to raise awareness about hunger! Come to House 2 (rooms 207-208) on Thursday, November 21 to get a ticket and play the odds for $3. Some will have the chance to enjoy a delicious feast, while others will enjoy a meal of rice. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Covenant House of Anchorage. Become a part of the giving!

• The annual bookmark contest is back!  See a librarian for information.  Winners will get their bookmarks published by the district.

• If you want to go out for a sport/activity you must get a golden ticket. There is a collection of them on Mrs. Huffer’s door. Go see Mrs. Huffer to be eligible.

Help Kids Balance Their Media Lives

From phones and tablets to streaming movies and YouTube, tech and media are everywhere. Kids love easy access to TV shows, games, and information. Parents and caregivers love that kids can stay in contact while they explore their independence. But it’s easy to overdo it when the phone never stops pinging and the next episode plays automatically. Families can keep media and tech use in check by following a few simple practices.

Check out these 5 tips from Common Sense Media 

Create screen-free times and zones.

Help tweens and teens take breaks from tech by limiting screen time in bedrooms, during study time, or at the dinner table. Consider carving out regular family time when screens are either put away or enjoyed together.

Explore built-in digital well-being tools.

Together with your kids, check out the features on their devices and in their apps that can help them use tech more intentionally. Consider turning off autoplay functions, limiting notifications from certain apps, using settings that turn off devices at a certain time each night, and more.

Model the behavior you want to see.

Tweens and teens learn more from watching adult behavior than listening to lectures. Consider how you use your devices and other media, and make changes if your use doesn’t follow your expectations for your kids.

Help kids identify healthy behaviors.

Ask kids to notice their feelings, both physical and emotional, during screen and non-screen activities. Does their heart rate increase when their phone vibrates? Does their self-esteem dip after viewing a friend’s Instagram feed? Do they feel good when they get positive feedback on a post? Encourage kids to keep the constructive activities and let go of the rest.

Understand how tech companies make money.

Along with your tween and teen, research how digital devices, social media platforms, and apps and games get paid. Do they sell ads? Do they sell kids’ data? Discuss why companies might want kids to spend more time on their platforms and what tricks they use to keep their attention.

*Common Sense Education is a site by teachers, for teachers that helps you find the best educational technology resources and learn the best practices for implementing them in your classroom. Common Sense Education is brought to you by Common Sense Media, the nation’s leading independent non-profit organization dedicated to empowering kids to thrive in a world of media and technology.

found at https://www.commonsense.org/education/family-tips/6-12-media-balance-and-well-being

November 15 Announcements

Normal Bell Schedule

• The annual bookmark contest is back!  See a librarian for information.  Winners will get their bookmarks published by the district.

• The math competition is still happening and has been rescheduled to Thursday, November 21. See Mrs. Templeton or any math teacher for details.

• Hey everyone! Don’t forget the Buckstop is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays! We have new food and drink items and soda is 2 for $3. Teachers we have Diet Coke, Coke Zero, and for all those energy drink lovers out there we have Red Bulls, Monsters, and Italian Sodas.  Don’t waste your money at the vending machines when the Buckstop is cheaper and all the proceeds go to Prom!

• World Discovery Seminar is hosting Chugiak’s 6th annual Feast or Famine! Come to House 2 (room 207-208) during lunch on Thursday, November 21st to play the odds for $3 or a donation of 3 cans. Some will have the chance to enjoy a delicious feast, while others will enjoy a meal of tasty rice. (You can get an automatic feast for $10!) All donations benefit the Eagle River Food Pantry!

• On Friday, 15 November, members of the Army National Guard will be in the NJROTC room during lunch.  They will be able to answer any questions students may have and talk about opportunities in the Alaska Army National Guard.  Pizza will be served.

• Juniors and Seniors thinking of a military career, see your counselor to sign up to take the ASVAB on November 20 Periods 1-3 here at CHS, and learn what career options are open to you.

• Seniors needing assistance filling out the FAFSA form required for college financial aid and scholarships please plan to attend the FAFSA workshop at CHS on Tuesday November 19th from 6-8 PM in the library. See Ms Volden in House 3 for more information.

• If you want to go out for a sport/activity you must get a golden ticket. There is a collection of them on Mrs. Huffer’s door. Go see Mrs. Huffer to be eligible.

November 14 Announcements

Normal Bell Schedule

• The annual bookmark contest is back!  See a librarian for information.  Winners will get their bookmarks published by the district.

• Good luck to all our Math-letes competing today in the online math competition! If your math teacher is Croft or West go to room 13 downstairs. If your math teacher is McDonald go to the library. All other math teachers, ischool students and those not currently taking a math class go to room 207/208 in house two. Be sure to report to your labs right away after school to get logged in and registered. Please bring a pencil. If you forgot to sign up, you are welcome to compete if space is available in one of the labs.

• World Discovery Seminar is hosting Chugiak’s 6th annual Feast or Famine! Come to House 2 (room 207-208) during lunch on Thursday, November 21st to play the odds for $3 or a donation of 3 cans. Some will have the chance to enjoy a delicious feast, while others will enjoy a meal of tasty rice. (You can get an automatic feast for $10!) All donations benefit the Eagle River Food Pantry!

• The National Guard Recruiters and the ASVAB Test Coordinators will be here today at lunch.  You can sign up with the ASVAB folks to take the test here on the 20^th.

• On Friday, 15 November, members of the Army National Guard will be in the NJROTC room during lunch.  They will be able to answer any questions students may have and talk about opportunities in the Alaska Army National Guard.  Pizza will be served.

• Juniors and Seniors thinking of a military career, see your counselor to sign up to take the ASVAB on November 20 Periods 1-3 here at CHS, and learn what career options are open to you.

• Seniors needing assistance filling out the FAFSA form required for college financial aid and scholarships please plan to attend the FAFSA workshop at CHS on Tuesday November 19th from 6-8 PM in the library. See Ms Volden in House 3 for more information.

• If you want to go out for a sport/activity you must get a golden ticket. There is a collection of them on Mrs. Huffer’s door. Go see Mrs. Huffer to be eligible.