Brevig Mission School

Distance learning packets will go out today. The packets will need to be turned-in when students return to school. All packets will count toward grades.

School meals will be delivered between 11:30am and 1pm today.

Brevig Mission School will be closed this Thursday and Friday. School meals and makeup packets will be delivered in the afternoon.

School Operating Protocols (Updated September 17, 2021): https://5il.co/z9tk

Happy Labor Day Weekend Huskies!!! There is no school for students this Friday (Sept. 3rd) or Monday (Sept. 6th). Students will be back in school on Tuesday (Sept. 7th). Enjoy your weekend and holiday!!!

BSSD School Operating Protocols (Updated September 3, 2021): https://5il.co/yffi

Hey Huskies!!! Here is the latest update for BSSD School Operating Protocols.

Good morning Huskies!!! This past Saturday, August 28th, our Husky Cross Country runners traveled to Teller to compete. The results were: -Danielle Tocktoo 3rd place Elementary Girls -Bryce Henry 2nd place middle school boys -Chelsea Olanna 1st place middle school girls -Georgina Tocktoo 3rd place middle school girls -Kenyon Southall 1st place high school boys Big congratulations to our amazing runners!!!

BSSD School Reopening Family Letter for the 2021-2022 School Year: https://5il.co/y2ha

Hey Huskies!!! The first day of school is tomorrow (Wednesday 8/25/21). Students will come in the morning from 8:30 - 12:00. Parents will come for orientation, during scheduled times, from 12:30 - 4:00. Please spread the word and we look forward to seeing you!

Good morning Huskies! It is an amazing Tuesday and we have here some great information for cross country running. Here is the August activities newsletter that includes important dates and the mitigation practice plans for XC. It's not too late to join! Practices happen weekdays from 4-5:00 PM outside the school. Reminder that the first day of school is this Wednesday, August 25th.

Hey Huskies! A new school year is here and orientation is just around the corner. This Wednesday, August 25th from 12:30 - 4pm, parents can come to the school to meet their children's' new teacher, fill out new school year paperwork, and grab their goodie bag. Parents will receive a letter and phone call telling them their scheduled time (between 12:30 and 4pm) on Tuesday, August 24th. All mask and social distancing guidelines will be followed. We look forward to seeing you there!

AEC Election candidates needed! Pick up candidacy form from school office. Must be 18 years of age, not convicted of felony crime involving moral turpitude, and resident of Brevig Mission for not less than 30 days prior to October 1, 2021

CTE Position Open! Please apply at the school. 4 years CTE experience required.

Community Rec Position Open! Pick up an application at school if you are interested. Position starts after Labor Day.

Check out the 2021-2022 Brevig Mission School Calendar

On Monday, May 10, 2021, the FDA approved the authorization of the Pfizer Vaccine for students aged 12-15, now allowing all individuals 12 and up to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine if they wish. The CDC formally approved the Pfizer Vaccine for 12 and up today as expected. This will begin to move us further towards our school reopening efforts for next year, as well as allow more communities to reach that 80% mark for further reopening of our region. Teams from NSHC will be put together Thursday, May 13 and be ready to begin administering shots on Friday, May 14, 2021. As stated before, I have approved teams from NSHC to come into the schools and provide shots as necessary. Attached are links to the Pfizer Vaccination Consent Form for parents and the EUA referenced on the form. If you would like for your child to receive the vaccination at the school, please complete this form and return it to your school office by Friday, May 14, 2021. The Bering Strait School District highly recommends all eligible students and community members get the vaccine to assist in our efforts of keeping all our students, staff, and communities safe. NSHC COVID19 Vaccination Consent Form: https://5il.co/sm1x Fact Sheet: https://5il.co/sjnd

BSSD Graduation Dates The Bering Strait School District is excited to announce that we will be holding in person graduation ceremonies for the 2021 high school graduates. Check with your school to see capacity limits for graduation day! https://www.bssd.org/page/graduation-dates

Share your thoughts on the COVID-19 Pandemic & Education! AK DEED Survey Closes on May 16 at 11:59am: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/808824766 Calling all families & advocates of migratory children, English learners, Alaska Native children, children with disabilities, children experiencing homelessness, and children in foster care! We need your feedback! COVID-19 has impacted all of us and has interrupted our students' learning. Join the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development for an evening chat as we discuss the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and gather your input on the needs of our children. Please join us for a discussion on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Education. Choose whichever day works for your schedule! • Monday, May 10, 2021 at 6pm • Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6pm • Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 6pm All meetings are accessible here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85080672200 You can also join us on the phone by calling this number 888-475-4499 and entering the meeting ID: 850 8067 2200

March Para of the Month This month, the Special Education Department would like to recognize the recipients of the Special Education Paraprofessional of the month. This month, we focused on honoring support staff demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in their everyday work ethic. Special Education who possess these traits are vital to our programs, and we thank them for all they do! Stebbins: Bridget Wongittilin Bridgette has a soft heart to the students most especially to special education students. She is gifted with long patience and initiative. She is sensitive to others' needs, and she responds to her students with care and a huge understanding. Bridgette is flexible and is happy to perform other functions whenever her service is needed. She maintains a happy disposition despite the challenges around her. She models a positive attitude by never giving up no matter how hard the situation can be. -Tukurngailnguq School Gambell: Orlin Booshu Orlin is amazing. He is flexible and is capable of working with any student and staff member on campus. I am so lucky that he is part of my team. He is also the vice-president of the village, so is very knowledgeable about the students and their families. Orlin is my right-hand guy who is willing to step in and help regardless of the situation. –Dolly Adams Wingfield, Special Educator Brevig Mission: Margaret LaBar Margaret is one of the most important reasons for the success that we have had this year with one of our students. She is ready and willing to offer advice and expertise. She also goes above and beyond each and every day to help all our students succeed! We rely on many personnel to serve all the minutes of our students. There have been many times that schedules changed suddenly or someone wasn't able to come to work at the last minute. Margaret has consistently offered to fill in on a moment's notice. I've never even had to ask! Thank you very much, Margaret!-Timothy Seibel, Special Educator Brevig Mission: Kevin Tocktoo Kevin is always adapting to the needs of the students he works with. When something isn't working in the classroom he talks to the general education teacher and the special education teacher. He explains challenges he is having, what he has tried, and asks for suggestions on other strategies he can use so that the students can be successful! -Cory Kralovetz, Special Educator Savoonga: Sabrina Toolie Sabrina is an exceptional paraprofessional serving grades 6-12 at Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. School. Time and time again she has exemplified flexibility by always being willing to adjust to schedule changes that help best serve our students. She is also my go sub to fill in for me, whenever I can't be at school. I think adaptability is another strong ability that she shows on a daily basis. When a student is having a hard time learning, she uses her resources to find a new approach. When a student is showing difficult behavior, she adjusts her approach and persists until she sees the behaviors improve. She is a seriously dedicated educator that uses her best qualities to help our special education students. She is one of those paraprofessionals that we should all hope to see as a certified teacher, in the near future. –Nick Czelusniak, Special Educator