A Beautiful Summer
Hello Parents and Friends. Another school year
is upon us!! I am John Kaufman, the new principal. Janann Kaufman
is the new teacher. We are so happy to be in Twin Hills this year!!
We have enjoyed meeting many parents and students.
Temperatures in the 80's in July - great for berries!!
SWRSD - Twin Hills School Mission:
We are "...[C]ommited to all students receiving an
education that respects human dignity and diversity, that validates the
history and culture of all ethnic groups, that is based on high expectations
for academic success of every student, an that encourages students' and
parents' active participation in the learning process."
Wellness Planning
Twin Hills School is looking forward to the wellness
workshop that is being sponsored by the Twin Hills Village Council.
The school will have a students strand for Twin Hills students.
The conference is planned for September 25,26, and 27.
Any parents who are interested in helping with the student strand please
contact John or Janann Kaufman.
New preschool classes
Twin Hills school will have preschool classes beginning
Monday, September 2, 2002. The preschool will last two hours each
afternoon, from 1:15 - 3:15 pm. A parent must attend the preschool
each day the child attends. Home visits will also be held.
Theme for School Year 2002-2003 "Proficiency for
Life"
Theme for First Quarter, 2002 "Natural Resources
and Alaska History"
Our success depends on student success,
and student success means the ability of the student to get the job done
quickly and correctly.
'Proficiency' is a word that means
getting things done quickly and correctly. Children need success
in their academic skills. Students need success in their lives at
home, at work, in the home village of Twin Hills and in the outside world.
Children need proficient wellness skills for their self-esteem, social
community values, and traditional heritage.
Please remember: NO DRIVING ON OR
ACROSS THE BOARDWALK!
This includes snow-goes, 4-wheelers, and bikes.
Students should not drive 4-wheelers in the front yard of the school.
Driving students are reminded to wear helmets, and encouraged to drive
only if they are 16 years old and have a driver's license.
Free Books! Back to School Day Aug. 19, Monday!!
On Monday each student who brings a parent to school
will receive a free book as part of the Reading is Fundamental, RIF program.
This is the third book distribution from 2001-02 for the encouragement
of independent readers. So, enjoy your complimentary book received
on the first day of school!!