QSM Forum

State Battle of the Books

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:40:25 GMT

by Shannon Lemcke.

Congratulations to the Gambell Battle of the Books team for 7/8 grades! They battled very hard and were ranked 5th at State out of 34 teams! Way to go! We're all so proud of you! Ms. Lemcke

Kindergarten Battle of the Book Change

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:11:44 GMT

by Darla Grediagin.

Due to the equipment not working today, we are rescheduling the kindergarten Battle of the Books to Tuesday, March 2nd. I have included the schedule that we are following.

K-2 Grades
Kindergarten 3/2/10(rescheduled)
12:30-1:15
Gambell(60)
Savoonga(104)
Wales(112)
White Mountain(104)
Unalakleet(111)

1:15-2:00
Golovin(77)
Shaktoolik(weather day)
Brevig Mission(64)

2:00-2:45
Elim(112)
Koyuk(96)
Shishmaref(112)
Stebbins(80)
St. Michael(104)

First Grade 2/26/10
12:30-1:15
Brevig Mission(20)
Savoonga(33)
St. Michael(120)
Wales(55)

1:15-2:00
Golovin(0)
Shaktoolik(63)
Unalakleet(96)

2:00-2:45
Elim(104)
Koyuk(37)
Stebbins(25)
White Mountain(88)

Second Grade
3/1/10
12:30-1:15
Brevig Mission(20)
Gambell(49)
Savoonga(61)
St. Michael(88)
Wales(58)
Koyuk(40)

1:15-2:00
Shaktoolik(42)
Unalakleet(80)

2:00-2:45
Elim(88)
Stebbins(59)
White Mountain(88)

Sorry for any inconvenience. Technology is wonderful, until it isn't.

Darla

Alaska Dispatch announces launch of TundraTelegraph.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:33:14 GMT

by Damon Hargraves.

Here is part of an email that was sent to me from AlaskaDispatch. They are very eager to find content for their new TundraTelegraph.com website. This is a great place for students to publish their work if they are looking for a public venue. They will even send you a video camera if hardware is needed for taking video.

-Damon Hargraves

CONTACT:
Tundra Telegraph Editor Jennifer Canfield | (907) 433-4312 | editor@tundratelegraph.com
Alaska Dispatch Editor Tony Hopfinger | (907) 433-4302 | tony@alaskadispatch.com

AlaskaDispatch.com, the state's online news source, announced Thursday the launch of TundraTelegraph.com, a new Web site entirely dedicated to Alaskans to tell their stories through words, videos and photos.

Jennifer Canfield, who worked previously as news director at 90.3 KNBA-FM in Anchorage, is the editor of Tundra Telegraph. She will actively reach out to Alaskans to encourage them to share content, including distributing video cameras across the state to those who want to serve as citizen journalists in their regions. Canfield and the Dispatch's staff of experienced journalists will provide storytelling guidance and training directly to participants, enabling them to cover their communities themselves, rather than relying on outside news organizations' quick-hit “parachute journalism.”

Tundra Telegraph is an ambitious project, one that harkens back to the roots of Alaska Dispatch. When the Dispatch first started in mid-2008, it depended on Alaskans to share stories. Tundra Telegraph builds on the Dispatch's mission of citizen journalism.

While Tundra Telegraph is for all Alaskans, the Dispatch is working extra hard to give voice to rural residents. Rural Alaska has long suffered from a lack of media coverage due to financial, logistical and cultural challenges facing both the state’s media and the remote parts of the state. This has contributed to an ever-deepening urban-rural divide. Tundra Telegraph aims to knock down those barriers and spur discussion.

"I come from a generation of Alaska Natives who are searching for who they are and what it means to be Alaska Native," Canfield says. "I also come from a generation of native Alaskans who are worried about the future of our home state. For me, Tundra Telegraph is a place to explore both sides of who I am. I hope it becomes something equally meaningful for you."

ABOUT: With a staff of a dozen experienced reporters and editors, AlaskaDispatch.com is committed to telling the story of Alaska. In addition to reporting on statewide news, events and culture, Alaska Dispatch strives to provide thoughtful analysis of Alaska issues, as well as diverse opinion and insight from a broad range of contributors.

Congratulations to the White Mountain High School Battle Book Team

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:40:59 GMT

by Darla Grediagin.

The White Mountain Battle of the Books team took fifth place in today's competition. Way to go!!

Darla

Bring a Ranger to your classrom - by VTC!

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:54:27 GMT

by Nathan Pitt.

The National Park Service office in Nome has a VTC camera and would like to begin offering VTCs to BSSD schools.

Programs currently available are adaptations of classroom visits but can be custom fit for you and your students! Consider ordering one of their Educational Kits and scheduling a complementary VTC.*
The kits cover several Life Science standards in levels 1-3.

The best part is, everything is FREE!

Please contact Nathan Pitt (443-7572) or Nichole Andler (1-800-471-2352) for more information

*Please schedule at least two weeks ahead of time