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Back to School 2024 PG. 2 - DO CHILDREN GET MIGRAINE HEADACHES? WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW. PG. 3 - HELPING CHILDREN MAKE FRIENDS: WHAT PARENTS CAN DO PG. 4+5 - INFORMATION FROM ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT PG. 6 - FAMILY FINANCES: COLLEGE STUDENTS WILL PAY MORE TO BORROW PG. 7 - EATINGWELL: NO TIME IN THE MORNING? NO PROBLEM. THESE PANCAKES ARE READY IN 15 MINUTES SERIOUSLY SIMPLE: OLLIE’S NOODLES ARE FOR KIDS AND ADULTS ALIKE This special publication was produced by the advertising department of Anchorage Daily News.

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Do children get migraine headaches? What parents need to know Claire McCarthy, M.D., Harvard Health Blog, Premium Health News Service Headaches are very common in children and teens. In fact, more than half will suffer from headaches at some point, and by 18 years the majority of adolescents have had them. And while most headaches are part of a viral illness, some are migraines. In fact, recurring migraines affect as many as one in 10 children and teens overall.

What should you know — and do — if you think your child or teen may be having migraines?

HOW EARLY DO MIGRAINES START TO OCCUR?

We don’t tend to think about migraines in children, but by age 10, one in 20 children has had a migraine. And migraines sometimes occur even earlier.

Before puberty, boys and girls are equally likely to have them. After puberty, migraines are more common in girls.

WHICH MIGRAINE SYMPTOMS ARE MOST COMMON IN CHILDREN?

Migraines are often one-sided in adults. In children they are more likely to be felt on both sides of the head, either in both temples or both sides of the forehead.

While it’s not always easy to tell a migraine from another kind of headache, children: • often report throbbing pain • may experience nausea and sensitivity to light and noise The flashing lights and other vision changes people often see as a migraine begins are less common in children. However, parents may notice that their child is more tired, irritable or pale before a migraine begins — and takes a while to get back to normal after it ends.

WHAT CAUSES MIGRAINES IN CHILDREN?

We don’t know exactly what causes migraines. We used to think it had to do with blood flow to the brain, but that does not seem to be the case. It appears that migraines are caused by the nerves being more sensitive, and more reactive to stimulation. That stimulation could be stress, fatigue, hunger, almost anything.

Migraines run in families. In fact, most migraine sufferers have someone in the family who gets migraines too.

CAN MIGRAINES BE PREVENTED?

The best way to prevent migraines is to identify and avoid triggers. The triggers are different in each person, which is why it’s a good idea to keep a headache diary.

When your child gets a headache, write down what was happening before the headache, how badly it hurt and where, what helped and anything else about it you can think of.

This helps you and your doctor see patterns that can help you understand your child’s particular triggers.

It’s a good idea to make sure your child gets enough sleep, eats regularly and healthfully, drinks water regularly, gets exercise and manages stress. Doing this not only helps prevent migraines, but is also good for overall health!

HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD EASE A MIGRAINE?

When a migraine strikes, sometimes just lying down in a dark, quiet room with a cool cloth on the forehead is enough. If it’s not, ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be helpful; your doctor can tell you the best dose for your child.

It’s important not to give your child these medications more than about 14 days a month, as giving them more often can lead to rebound headaches and make everything worse!

ARE THERE PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES THAT CAN HELP CHILDREN WITH MIGRAINES?

If those approaches aren’t enough, a class of medications called triptans can be helpful in stopping migraines in children ages 6 and up.

If a child experiences frequent or severe migraines, leading to missed days of school or otherwise interfering with life, doctors often use medications to prevent migraines.

There are a number of different kinds, and your doctor can advise you on what would be best for your child.

Some girls get migraines around the time of their period. If that happens frequently, sometimes taking a prevention medicine around the time of menses each month can be helpful.

WHEN TO CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR

If you think your child might be having migraines, you should call and make an appointment. Bring the headache diary with you. Your doctor will ask a bunch of questions, do a physical examination and make a diagnosis. Together you can come up with the best plan for your child.

You should always call your doctor, or go to an emergency room, if your child has a severe headache, a stiff neck, trouble with coordination or movement, is abnormally sleepy or isn’t talking or behaving normally.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has additional useful information about migraines, and how to treat and prevent them, on their website.

Claire McCarthy, M.D., is a senior faculty editor for Harvard Health Publishing.

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Helping children make friends: What parents can do Claire McCarthy, M.D., Harvard Health Blog, Premium Health News Service We all want our child to have friends. We want them to be happy, and to build the social skills and connections that will help them now and in the future.

Sometimes, and for some children, making friends isn’t easy. This is particularly true after the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of isolation and remote school, many children either didn’t learn the skills they need to make friends — or those skills got rusty.

Here are some ways parents can help.

START AT HOME: LEARNING RELATIONSHIP SKILLS Making and keeping friends involves skills that are best learned at home with your family. Some of them include: • • • • • •

Empathy. Make sure that everyone in the family treats each other fairly and with kindness. Sometimes we turn a blind eye to sibling fights, or feel justified in snapping at our partner when we have had a long day. No matter what we say, our children pay attention to what we do.

Curiosity about others. Make a family habit of asking each other about their day, their interests, their thoughts.

Communication skills. These days, devices endanger the development of those skills. Shut off the devices. Have family dinners. Talk with each other.

Cooperation. Do projects, play games and do chores as a family. Work together. Help your child learn about taking turns and valuing the input of others.

Regulating emotions. It’s normal to have strong feelings. When your child does, help them find ways to understand big emotions and manage them.

Knowing when and how to apologize — and forgive. This really comes under empathy, but teach your child how to apologize for their mistakes, make amends and forgive the mistakes of others.

All of these apply also to how you and your partner talk about — or with — other people in front of your children, too!

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BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL OUTSIDE THE HOME TOO When you are outside your home, be friendly! Strike up conversations, ask questions of people around you. Help your child learn confidence and strategies for talking to people they don’t know.

MAKE INTERACTIONS EASIER Conversations and interactions can be easier if they are organized around a common interest or activity. Here are some ways parents can help: • • •

Sign your child up for sports or other activities that involve their peers. Make sure it’s something they have at least some interest in doing.

Get to know the parents of some of your child’s peers — and invite them all to an outing or meal. It could allow the children to get to know each other while taking some of the pressure off.

When planning playdates, think about fun, cooperative activities — like baking cookies, or going to a park or museum.

KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR CHILD — BUT DON’T HOVER Ultimately, your child needs to learn to do this — and you don’t want to embarrass them, either. The two exceptions might be: • •

If the children aren’t interacting at all, you might want to suggest some options for activities. Facilitate as necessary, and step back out again.

If there is fighting or meanness on either side, you should step in and make it clear that such behavior isn’t OK.

KEEP AN OPEN LINE OF COMMUNICATION, AND BE SUPPORTIVE Talk with your child regularly about their day, about their interactions and how things made them feel. Listen more than you talk. Be positive and supportive. Remember that part of being supportive is understanding your child’s personality and seeing the world from their eyes. You can’t make your child someone they are not.

IF YOUR CHILD KEEPS STRUGGLING WITH MAKING FRIENDS, TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR All parents need help sometimes — and sometimes there is more to the problem than meets the eye. This is particularly true if your child has ADHD or another diagnosis that could make interactions more challenging.

For information on supporting friendships at different ages, check out the advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Claire McCarthy, M.D. is a senior faculty editor at Harvard Health Publishing

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■ Enrollment check ■ Health check (new-to-District students) ■ Student nutrition check ■ School supplies check ■ Safety check ■ Tech check ■ Communications check

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• Students changing divisions – Elementary to Middle, Middle to High

Immunizations

• Students who have moved from one ASD zone to another ASD zone (you will need to provide proof of residency at your new school) • Incoming kindergartners who attended an Anchorage School District preschool program

■  Registration Check (Enrollment): New Students

Mental Health

☐ Immunization records ☐ Proof of Municipality of Anchorage residency: current utility bill (gas, electric, water, etc), lease, or real estate contract ☐ Names and phone numbers of emergency contacts and individuals who may pick up the student from school ☐ Name and address of last school attended ☐ Evidence of age and legal name such as birth certificate, passport, foreign visa, Homeland Security Card, Naturalization service card. ☐ Tribal/village enrollment (if applicable) ☐ Contact information for students, parents, or legal guardians ☐ Custody agreement legal papers ☐ Any person other than the legal guardian who is registering students must bring proof of temporary guardianship. ☐ Unofficial transcripts from former school (high school only) ☐ Current IEP and Eligibility Reports (if applicable) Scan the QR code or visit asdk12.org/enroll to enroll

■  Tech Check

■  Registration Check: Limited-English Students, Grades 6-12 Any new–to-District family should register at their home school or online. Your home school has access to phone interpreters and should provide support if needed. If your school does not offer to provide interpreter services, please call 907-742-4452.

Verificación de matrícula: Estudiantes con dominio limitado del inglés, Grados 6-12 Todas las familias con estudiantes de nuevo ingreso al distrito deben matricularlos en la escuela correspondiente a su vecindario o en línea. La escuela de su vecindario cuenta con intérpretes vía telefónica y debería ofrecerle ese apoyo si usted lo necesita. Si su escuela no le ofrece servicios de interpretación, llame al 907-742-4452.

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11 a.m.–7p.m. at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School 4025 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

Use East 20th Avenue entrance For more information call HUGSS hotline:

64-HUGSS (644-8477) Scan the QR code to visit asdk12.org/hugss for more information including school registration options and food.

☐ Review the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) video and read more about mental health and student supports Mental health includes social, emotional, behavioral, and psychological well-being.

ASD is dedicated to strengthening mental and behavioral support services for students. The District has highly trained professionals including school counselors, school psychologists, and behavior analysts that work along with school-based staff to support students’ mental health and behavioral needs. ASD also collaborates with community partners to provide integrated mental health clinicians at some school sites. asdk12.org/pbis

■ Student Nutrition Check

☐ Does my school participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)? ☐ Apply for free/reduced meals ☐ Is my school part of the Community Eligibility Program (CEP)? ☐ View the menu ☐ Prepay for your student’s meals asdk12.org/studentnutrition

ASD is offering an Online Pre-Enrollment option for those new-to-District families and former ASD students, who would prefer to enroll their students from the comfort of their home, work, or anywhere!

Pre-Enrollment opened July 15.

Go to asdk12.org/enrollonline, to pre-enroll your student.

Friday, August 2, 2024

☐ By law, students must be compliant with immunizations ☐ Review info on free/low cost clinics ☐ Review info on waivers/exemptions asdk12.org/immunization

What you’ll need:

■  School Supplies Check

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■ Health Check

• Currently enrolled students who intend to return next year

THE ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

☐ Look at your school’s walking map to determine your best route, or if you qualify for bus transportation ☐ If you qualify for transportation services, find your bus route ☐ Optional: Complete the zone exempt application, which is used to request transportation outside the school boundary assigned ☐ Optional: Bus route exception form, which is used to request transportation to a site like a child care center, family member’s house, etc. within the school boundary

Starting in sixth grade, students will have a device checked out to them for their educational use. Students keep their device all the way through graduation, or until they leave the District.

Chromebook care for sixth grade and up

☐ Healthy use of Chromebook ☐ Taking care of your Chromebook ☐ Repairing or replacing your Chromebook ☐ Cyber safety tips

■ Safety Check: New Protocols

☐ Learn about the new Raptor visitor software at each school site ☐ Read about walker/commuter tips ☐ Download the STOPit app ☐ Review the Be SMART weapon safety info ☐ Talk with your student about school safety asdk12.org/security

■ Communications Check

☐ Verify email address is current in ParentConnect ☐ Review weather closure protocols ☐ Stay connected with ASD ☐ Download the app ☐ Subscribe to ASD Digital ☐ Follow Team ASD on social media ☐ asdk12.org/connectwithasd ☐ Follow the Hot Topics page for information on the Academies of Anchorage, Moving to Middle School, Rightsizing ASD, and more asdk12.org/hottopics

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■  Calendar Check: New School Start Times

☐ Info to expect from your student’s school: welcome back message from principal, class assignment/ schedule, school supplies list, and more

ASD is staggering the first day of school to support students moving to new school environments. Staggered school start dates are for comprehensive/neighborhood schools only. ☐ Mark your calendar for day one ☐ Make note of your student’s start time

Stay Connected with ASD @ASDSchools AnchorageSchoolDistrict

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ASD FIRST DAY 2024

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Thursday, August 15

Friday, August 16*

Thursday, August 22

Elementary School, Grades 1–5 Start at 8 a.m.

High School, Grade 9 Start at 8:45 a.m.

Middle School, Grades 6–7 Start at 9:30 a.m.

High School, Grades 10–12 Start at 8:45 a.m.

Middle School, Grade 8 Start at 9:30 a.m.

Preschool and Kindergarten Start at 8 a.m.

*Groups from the Aug. 15 first day cohort also attend on Aug. 16.

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5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd. | Anchorage, AK 99504-3135 | (907) 742-4000 | asdk12.org Anchorage School District Statement of Nondiscrimination The Board is committed to an environment of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, good faith reporting to the board on a matter of public concern, or any other unlawful consideration. No person shall, based solely on protected class, be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, any academic or extracurricular program or educational opportunity or service offered by the District.

The District will comply with the applicable statutes, regulations, and executive orders adopted by Federal, State and Municipal agencies. The District notes the concurrent applicability of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and the relevant disability provisions of Alaska law.

Any student or employee who violates this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to ASD’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement Senior Director, who also serves as the Title IX Coordinator, ASD Education Center, 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99504-3135 (907) 742-4132, Equity@asdk12.org, or to any of the following external agencies: Alaska State Commission for Human Rights, Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the Office for Civil Rights-U.S. Department of Education. REVISED: 8/2007, 8/2012, 5/2013, 7/2014, 3/2017, 9/2017, 1/2020, 7/2024

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■ Registration Check: Returning Students

■ Transportation Check

• Online Registration for returning students is open.

TO

• Log in and register your student via ParentConnect: https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/production/parentportal • If you need your PIN and a new password, please visit the Login Reminder Page: https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/Production/ParentPortal/Home/LoginReminder Scan the QR code to view an online registration video tutorial

Scan the QR code or visit asdk12.org/register to register

Who is a returning student?

Gear Up for Success!

CHECKLIST

■ Registration check (returning students)

■ Calendar check ■ Transportation check

■ Enrollment check ■ Health check (new-to-District students) ■ Student nutrition check ■ School supplies check ■ Safety check ■ Tech check ■ Communications check

asdk12.org/BacktoSchool Scan the QR code to view the web page in the following languages: English, Español, Filipino, Hmong, 한국어, Pусский, Sāmoa

• Students changing divisions – Elementary to Middle, Middle to High

Immunizations

• Students who have moved from one ASD zone to another ASD zone (you will need to provide proof of residency at your new school) • Incoming kindergartners who attended an Anchorage School District preschool program

■  Registration Check (Enrollment): New Students

Mental Health

☐ Immunization records ☐ Proof of Municipality of Anchorage residency: current utility bill (gas, electric, water, etc), lease, or real estate contract ☐ Names and phone numbers of emergency contacts and individuals who may pick up the student from school ☐ Name and address of last school attended ☐ Evidence of age and legal name such as birth certificate, passport, foreign visa, Homeland Security Card, Naturalization service card. ☐ Tribal/village enrollment (if applicable) ☐ Contact information for students, parents, or legal guardians ☐ Custody agreement legal papers ☐ Any person other than the legal guardian who is registering students must bring proof of temporary guardianship. ☐ Unofficial transcripts from former school (high school only) ☐ Current IEP and Eligibility Reports (if applicable) Scan the QR code or visit asdk12.org/enroll to enroll

■  Tech Check

■  Registration Check: Limited-English Students, Grades 6-12 Any new–to-District family should register at their home school or online. Your home school has access to phone interpreters and should provide support if needed. If your school does not offer to provide interpreter services, please call 907-742-4452.

Verificación de matrícula: Estudiantes con dominio limitado del inglés, Grados 6-12 Todas las familias con estudiantes de nuevo ingreso al distrito deben matricularlos en la escuela correspondiente a su vecindario o en línea. La escuela de su vecindario cuenta con intérpretes vía telefónica y debería ofrecerle ese apoyo si usted lo necesita. Si su escuela no le ofrece servicios de interpretación, llame al 907-742-4452.

Pagsusuri sa Pagpaparehistro: Mga Estudyanteng Limitado sa Wikang Ingles, Grade 6-12 Ang sinumang pamilya na bago sa distrito ay dapat magparehistro sa kanilang paaralan sa kapibahayan o sa online. Ang iyong paaralan sa kapitbahayan ay maaring magkararoon ng mga tagapasalin ng wika sa telepono at dapat magbigay ng suporta kung kinakailangan. Kung hindi nag-aalok ang iyong paaralan na magbigay ng mga serbisyo ng tagapagsalin ng wika, mangyaring tumawag 907-742-4452.

Kuaj Xyuas Kev Tso Npe: Cov Tub Ntxhais Kawm Lus As Kiv-Tsis Tau Laib Zoo, Qib 6-12 Txhua tsev neeg tshiab-rau-hauv cheeb tsam nroog yuav tsum rau npe rau ntawm lawv lub tsev kawm ntawv ib puag ncig ntawm tsev los sis hauv online. Koj lub tsev kawm ntawv ib puag ncig ntawm tsev muaj kev pab cuam txhais lus hauv xov tooj thiab yuav tsum muaj los txhaw nqa yog tias xav tau. Yog tias koj lub tsev kawm ntawv ib puag ncig ntawm tsev ho tsis muaj qhov kev pab txhais lus, thov caw hu rau 907-742-4452. 등록 확인: 영어가 제한된 학생, 6~12학년 학군에 새로 이사 온 모든 가정은 모교나 온라인으로 등록해야 합니다. 모교는 전화 통역사를 이용할 수 있으며 필요한 경우 지원을 제공해야 합니다. 학교에서 통역 서비스를 제공하지 않는 경우 전화주세요 907-742-4452.

Проверка регистрации: учащихся c oграниченным знанием английского языка, 6-12 классы Любая семья, недавно переехавшая в этот район, должна зарегистрироваться в своей домашней школе или онлайн. Ваша домашняя школа имеет доступ к телефонным переводчикам и должна оказать поддержку в случае необходимости. Если ваша школа не предлагает услуги переводчика, пожалуйста, позвоните по телефону 907-742-4452.

Siaki Lesitala: Tamaiti A’oga Limiti-le-Fa’aigilisi, Vasega 6-12 So’o se āiga fou-ile-itūmālō e tatau ona lesitala i le latou ā’oga po’o luga o le initaneti. E mafai ona maua e lau ā’oga le fa’aliliu upu ile telefoni ma o lo’o iai le fesoasoani pe a mana’omia. Afai e lē o iai i lau ā’oga le auaunaga o le fa’aliliu upu, fa’amolemole vala’au mai 907-742-4452.

11 a.m.–7p.m. at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School 4025 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

Use East 20th Avenue entrance For more information call HUGSS hotline:

64-HUGSS (644-8477) Scan the QR code to visit asdk12.org/hugss for more information including school registration options and food.

☐ Review the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) video and read more about mental health and student supports Mental health includes social, emotional, behavioral, and psychological well-being.

ASD is dedicated to strengthening mental and behavioral support services for students. The District has highly trained professionals including school counselors, school psychologists, and behavior analysts that work along with school-based staff to support students’ mental health and behavioral needs. ASD also collaborates with community partners to provide integrated mental health clinicians at some school sites. asdk12.org/pbis

■ Student Nutrition Check

☐ Does my school participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)? ☐ Apply for free/reduced meals ☐ Is my school part of the Community Eligibility Program (CEP)? ☐ View the menu ☐ Prepay for your student’s meals asdk12.org/studentnutrition

ASD is offering an Online Pre-Enrollment option for those new-to-District families and former ASD students, who would prefer to enroll their students from the comfort of their home, work, or anywhere!

Pre-Enrollment opened July 15.

Go to asdk12.org/enrollonline, to pre-enroll your student.

Friday, August 2, 2024

☐ By law, students must be compliant with immunizations ☐ Review info on free/low cost clinics ☐ Review info on waivers/exemptions asdk12.org/immunization

What you’ll need:

■  School Supplies Check

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■ Health Check

• Currently enrolled students who intend to return next year

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☐ Look at your school’s walking map to determine your best route, or if you qualify for bus transportation ☐ If you qualify for transportation services, find your bus route ☐ Optional: Complete the zone exempt application, which is used to request transportation outside the school boundary assigned ☐ Optional: Bus route exception form, which is used to request transportation to a site like a child care center, family member’s house, etc. within the school boundary

Starting in sixth grade, students will have a device checked out to them for their educational use. Students keep their device all the way through graduation, or until they leave the District.

Chromebook care for sixth grade and up

☐ Healthy use of Chromebook ☐ Taking care of your Chromebook ☐ Repairing or replacing your Chromebook ☐ Cyber safety tips

■ Safety Check: New Protocols

☐ Learn about the new Raptor visitor software at each school site ☐ Read about walker/commuter tips ☐ Download the STOPit app ☐ Review the Be SMART weapon safety info ☐ Talk with your student about school safety asdk12.org/security

■ Communications Check

☐ Verify email address is current in ParentConnect ☐ Review weather closure protocols ☐ Stay connected with ASD ☐ Download the app ☐ Subscribe to ASD Digital ☐ Follow Team ASD on social media ☐ asdk12.org/connectwithasd ☐ Follow the Hot Topics page for information on the Academies of Anchorage, Moving to Middle School, Rightsizing ASD, and more asdk12.org/hottopics

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■  Calendar Check: New School Start Times

☐ Info to expect from your student’s school: welcome back message from principal, class assignment/ schedule, school supplies list, and more

ASD is staggering the first day of school to support students moving to new school environments. Staggered school start dates are for comprehensive/neighborhood schools only. ☐ Mark your calendar for day one ☐ Make note of your student’s start time

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ASD FIRST DAY 2024

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Thursday, August 15

Friday, August 16*

Thursday, August 22

Elementary School, Grades 1–5 Start at 8 a.m.

High School, Grade 9 Start at 8:45 a.m.

Middle School, Grades 6–7 Start at 9:30 a.m.

High School, Grades 10–12 Start at 8:45 a.m.

Middle School, Grade 8 Start at 9:30 a.m.

Preschool and Kindergarten Start at 8 a.m.

*Groups from the Aug. 15 first day cohort also attend on Aug. 16.

SCAN ME

5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd. | Anchorage, AK 99504-3135 | (907) 742-4000 | asdk12.org Anchorage School District Statement of Nondiscrimination The Board is committed to an environment of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, good faith reporting to the board on a matter of public concern, or any other unlawful consideration. No person shall, based solely on protected class, be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, any academic or extracurricular program or educational opportunity or service offered by the District.

The District will comply with the applicable statutes, regulations, and executive orders adopted by Federal, State and Municipal agencies. The District notes the concurrent applicability of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and the relevant disability provisions of Alaska law.

Any student or employee who violates this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to ASD’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement Senior Director, who also serves as the Title IX Coordinator, ASD Education Center, 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99504-3135 (907) 742-4132, Equity@asdk12.org, or to any of the following external agencies: Alaska State Commission for Human Rights, Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the Office for Civil Rights-U.S. Department of Education. REVISED: 8/2007, 8/2012, 5/2013, 7/2014, 3/2017, 9/2017, 1/2020, 7/2024

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Family finances: College students will pay more to borrow Sandra Block, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Kiplinger’s Money Power

Signs that inflation is easing have reignited hopes that the Federal Reserve Board will reduce interest rates as early as this summer. But even if that happens, the rate cut will come too late for thousands of college students and their families.

The interest rate for federal undergraduate student loans disbursed between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, will be 6.53%, the highest rate in 16 years. The rate for federal Parent PLUS loans, which parents can take out to cover the cost of a child’s college attendance, will jump to 9.08%, a 33-year high.

Interest rates for federal student loans are adjusted annually, based on the high yield of the last 10-year Treasury auction in May. The rate is fixed for the life of the loan, even if overall interest rates decline. However, because rates are fixed, outstanding federal student loans won’t be affected. For example, if you took out a federal student loan between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, your rate remains at 5.5%.

As college costs continue to rise, the rate increase will make it even more difficult for families to pay for college. Although loans from private lenders may offer more-competitive rates, they’re available only to students who have a co-signer with excellent credit, says Mark Kantrowitz, author of How to Appeal for More College Financial Aid. Plus, parents who co-sign are on the hook if the primary borrower defaults, and their credit history could suffer if the borrower misses or makes late payments.

In addition, private student loans typically lack many important features of federal student loans, including deferment, income-based repayment and loan forgiveness, Kantrowitz says.

A better strategy for both students and their parents is to limit debt as much as possible. Students who stay within the thresholds for federal student loans are unlikely to overborrow, Kantrowitz says. In 2024, the maximum an undergraduate dependent student can borrow in subsidized and unsubsidized federal student loans is $5,500 for the first year, $6,500 for the second year, and $7,500 for the third year and beyond; the total limit on borrowing is $31,000.

If that’s insufficient to cover college costs, parents can take out PLUS loans up to the total cost of a child’s attendance, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea — especially at current interest rates. Kantrowitz recommends that parents limit total borrowing for all their children’s college education to the amount of their annual income. If you plan to retire in 10 years or less, you should borrow proportionately less — half of your annual income if you plan to retire in five years, for example, he says.

Sandra Block is a senior editor at Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine. For more on this and similar money topics, visit Kiplinger.com.

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EatingWell: No time in the morning?

No problem. These pancakes are ready in 15 minutes Carolyn Casner, EatingWell, Entrée These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. With just eggs and a banana, you can have healthy grain-free pancakes with no added sugar. Serve with maple syrup and yogurt or ricotta cheese to add in some protein.

TWO-INGREDIENT BANANA PANCAKES Serves 2 Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes 2 large eggs 1 medium banana 1. Puree eggs and banana in a blender until smooth.

2. Lightly oil a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat.

3. Using 2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake, drop 4 mounds of batter into the pan. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look dry, 2 to 4 minutes.

4. Using a thin spatula, gently flip the pancakes and cook until browned on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes more.

5. Transfer the pancakes to a plate. Lightly oil the pan again and repeat with the remaining batter.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 124 Calories, Total Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 186 mg, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Fiber: 2 g, Total Sugars: 7 g, Protein: 7 g, Sodium: 72 mg, Potassium: 280 mg, Iron: 1 mg, Folate: 35 mcg, Calcium: 31 mg, Vitamin A: 308 IU, Vitamin C: 5 mg.

EatingWell is a magazine and website devoted to healthy eating as a way of life. Online at www.eatingwell.com.

Seriously Simple: Ollie’s noodles are for kids and adults alike

Diane Rossen Worthington, Tribune Content Agency, Entrée

My 18-month-old grandson loves these noodles with peanut sauce. I noticed that he slurped them up whenever we ordered them while dining out, so I decided that they should be easy to make for my overworked, mother-of-two daughter. And I wanted to make sure that the chicken would stay crispy and that the peanut sauce would be just spicy enough for kids and adults.

This recipe is best made by preparing the ingredients ahead of time. That means marinating the chicken pieces in the soy sauce-cornstarch dip and making the peanut sauce and noodles in advance so the dish is Seriously Simple to put together. I prefer low-sodium soy sauce to avoid oversalting the dish.

Once the marinated chicken is ready and you’ve made the sauce and cooked the noodles, you are ready to put this together. Make sure your wok or large nonstick skillet is very hot and then stir-fry the chicken pieces until all sides are crisp and the chicken is cooked through. I set aside the chicken to keep it crispy.

After that is it time to cook the noodles and carrots and optional green veggies. Stir-fry for about a minute and then add the peanut sauce so that the noodles become flavored by the sauce. Add the cooked chicken at the end so you keep it crisp, and move the ingredients all around so that everything is well blended. Transfer to a bowl, garnish with scallions.

This is such a great dish to transport, as it keeps its flavor and texture. If you prefer a spicier dish, add crushed red pepper flakes to the noodles.

OLLIE’S NOODLES WITH CRISPY CHICKEN AND PEANUT SAUCE Serves 4 to 6 For the marinade: 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil like canola 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1 pound chicken breast strips, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces For the sauce: 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup boiling water For the noodles: 3/4 pound linguine noodles 1 tablespoon vegetable oil like canola 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup cooked broccoli florets, defrosted shelled edamame or defrosted baby peas, optional To garnish: 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1. In a medium bowl combine the soy sauce, oil and cornstarch and blend together. Add the chicken pieces and coat them all. Marinate for 30 minutes.

2. In a small bowl make the sauce: combine the ginger, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and boiling water together. Whisk well so that the peanut butter is blended into the sauce. Reserve.

3. Meanwhile cook the noodles per box instructions, drain and rinse so the noodles don’t stick together. Reserve.

4. Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add the reserved chicken pieces in an even layer and let chicken cook for about a minute. Stir the chicken pieces so that all sides are cooked through and crispy, about another 2 minutes. Remove from wok and save.

5. Add the tablespoon oil and swirl around pan. Then add reserved cooked noodles, shredded carrots and optional green vegetables to the pan. Add the peanut sauce and with a metal or wood spatula move the ingredients around so that the sauce coats the noodles. (Tongs are also good for this.) Add reserved cooked chicken.

6. When the noodles and sauce are very hot, transfer them to a large bowl. Sprinkle the scallions on top and serve immediately.

Diane Rossen Worthington is an authority on new American cooking. She is the author of 18 cookbooks, including “Seriously Simple Parties,” and a James Beard Award-winning radio show host. You can contact her at www. seriouslysimple.com.

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