Monthly Newsletter

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024

• Tip for the year: Don’t let rumors rule your day. Wreck them by checking the facts and always looking for the truth.
• Kodiaks did you know that the character trait of the month is SELFLESSNESS. A quote about being selfless is "It's when you're acting selflessly that you are at your bravest." This quote is by Veronica Roth. Make sure to show your selflessness over your winter break.
• Yesterday, the Video Game Academy wrapped up the year with an epic Salute the Sun tournament, where intense battles ruled the day. In the end, it was Athan French who rose above the competition, claiming the crown as the NEW Sun Lord Champion!
• Winds practice 1:45-4pm
• Come stop by the Kodiak Ticket Store during lunch in the MPR! You can redeem your Kodiak tickets for awesome prizes. Come check it out!
• We are wrapping up our Holiday Spirit Week at Ustach!  

1. Today is Baby, It is Cold Outside…wear your warm and cozy pajamas!  (No slippers, bathrobes, blankets, or stuffed animals) Dress code must still be followed.

• Leadership will pick up any last minute donated food items during 8th period today.
• Our lunchtime volleyball tournament will be held January 21-24. Signs-ups will begin January 13th (the week we come back from Winter Break). See Miss Kristin during lunch for more details.
• Congratulations to our 10 Days of Giving winners for Thursday’s attendance: Eden Izquierdo, Elizabeth Ryan, Mighael Righi, Judea Bennett, Jimena Mendez, Mitchell Martin, Madeline Martino, and Natalie Mata. Prize patrol will be delivering your prizes during first period. Be listening during 8th period for our last and final random drawing for this year. The lucky winner will receive a brand new skateboard. 
• Thank you to everyone for supporting the canned food drive.  We collected over 1000 cans!  The top 3 classes were Mrs. Rast, Mrs. Shamoon and Mrs. Ketscher!  Congratulations!!
• Today is (Early dismissal @ 1:40)  HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Athletic News:

• Winds practice 1:45-4pm

Remember Kodiaks, always be Respectful, Responsible and Reliable! 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2024

• Tip for the year: Don’t let rumors rule your day. Wreck them by checking the facts and always looking for the truth.
• It’s game day, Kodiaks! The Salute the Sun tournament is TODAY after school in the library. Bring your A-game and see who we crown as the Sun Lord Champion!
• Colorguard practice 4-8pm
• Peer Tutoring is available today during lunch in Room 201. Take advantage of the opportunity to catch up on your assignments before winter break!

         This week is Holiday Spirit Week at Ustach!  

• Today is Favorite Flannel Day…wear your flannel!
• Friday is Baby, It is Cold Outside…wear your warm and cozy pajamas!  (No slippers, bathrobes, blankets, or stuffed animals) Dress code must still be followed.​​​​​​​
• Tomorrow is the last day of our Holiday Canned Food Drive! You CAN make a difference in the lives of others by bringing in canned, boxed, bagged non perishable items. The top class per grade with over 100 items will receive donuts this Friday. Bring items to your 1st period class.
• Our lunchtime volleyball tournament will be held January 21-24. Signs-ups will begin January 13th (the week we come back from Winter Break). See Miss Kristin during lunch for more details.
• Tomorrow, December 20th, is the last day to purchase a yearbook for $40. The price will increase, so make sure you buy your yearbook now! They can be purchased in the student store or on the Ustach webstore. 
• Friday, tomorrow is (Early dismissal @ 1:40)

Athletic News:

• No Athletic News 

     Remember Kodiaks, always be Respectful, Responsible and Reliable! 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024 (Early dismissal @ 1:40)  

• Tip for the year: Don’t let rumors rule your day. “Wreck the Rumor” by checking the facts and always looking for the truth.
• Hey Kodiaks! This month's character trait is selflessness. Tony Robbins once said "Only those who have learned the power of sincere selfless contribution, experience life's greatest joy: true fulfillment." This means that you can truly be happy if you think about others and not just yourself.

Attention all Kodiaks! Today is the Kodiak ticket drawing on the stage! Listen closely as we announce the winners during lunch!

          This week is Holiday Spirit Week at Ustach!  

1. Today is Wacky Hat Wednesday…6th graders wear reindeer antlers, 7th graders wear elf hats and 8th graders wear Santa hats!
2. Thursday is Favorite Flannel Day…wear your flannel!
3. Friday is Baby, It is Cold Outside…wear your warm and cozy pajamas!  (No slippers, bathrobes, blankets, or stuffed animals) Dress code must still be followed.

• 2 days left of our Holiday Canned Food Drive! You CAN make a difference in the lives of others by bringing in canned, boxed, bagged non perishable items. The top class per grade with over 100 items will receive donuts this Friday. Bring items to your 1st period class.
• Attention all Video Game Club students! The Salute the Sun Video Game Club tournament is TOMORROW after school in the library! Get ready to play, cheer, and see who takes the crown. Don’t miss out!
• Our lunchtime volleyball tournament will be held January 21-24. Signs-ups will begin January 13th (the week we come back from Winter Break). See Miss Kristin during lunch for more details.
• Congratulations to our next 10 Days of Giving winners for Tuesday’s attendance: Itzel Beltran, Henry Perez, Nicole Martines-Rmairez, Lucas Aragon, Aria Gutierrez, Ryder Larsen, Jazlyn Calderon, and Jade Griffith. Prize Patrol will be delivering your prizes during Per 1. 

Athletic News:

• No athletic News 

    Remember Kodiaks, always be Respectful, Responsible and Reliable! 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024

• Kodiaks! Do you want a pass to skip the lunch line? Get one of your parents to come to our parent event today! It’s Donuts with the Dean! It’s for your parents. If they attend today at 3:30 you get a “Front of the Line” pass!
• Tip for the year: Don’t let rumors rule your day. Wreck the Rumor by challenging the facts and always look for the truth! It's okay to ask, “How do I know this information is true?”
• Peer Tutoring is available today during lunch in Room 201. Take advantage of the opportunity to catch up on your assignments before winter break!

​​​​​​​         This week is Holiday Spirit Week at Ustach!  

1. Today is Tinsel Toes Tuesday…wear your silly socks!
2. Wednesday is Wacky Hat Wednesday…6th graders wear reindeer antlers, 7th graders wear elf hats and 8th graders wear Santa hats!
3. Thursday is Favorite Flannel Day…wear your flannel!
4. Friday is Baby, It is Cold Outside…wear your warm and cozy pajamas!  (No slippers, bathrobes, blankets, or stuffed animals) Dress code must still be followed.

• This is the last week of our Holiday Canned Food Drive! You CAN make a difference in the lives of others by bringing in canned, boxed, bagged non perishable items. The top class per grade with over 100 items will receive donuts this Friday. Bring items to your 1st period class.
• Our lunchtime volleyball tournament will be held January 21-24. Signs-ups will begin January 13th (the week we come back from Winter Break). See Miss Kristin during lunch for more details.

Athletic News:

• 7th Grade Boys Practice 3:30-5:30 in the gym
• 8th Grade Boys Practice 5:30-7:30 in the gym. Parent meeting after. Please have one parent available for a short meeting in the gym

         Remember Kodiaks, always be Respectful, Responsible and Reliable! 

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024 

• Kodiaks! Do you want a pass to skip the lunch line? Get one of your parents to come to our parent event tomorrow! It’s Donuts with the Dean! It’s for your parents. If they attend tomorrow at 3:30 you get a “Front of the Line” pass!
• Tip for the year: Don’t let rumors rule your day. Wreck the Rumor by challenging the facts and always look for the truth! It's okay to ask, “How do I know this information is true?”
• Color Guard practice 5-8pm
• Winds practice 3:30-5pm

This week is Holiday Spirit Week at Ustach!  

1. Today is “Merry Monday”…wear your Christmas colors!
2. Tuesday is “Tinsel Toes Tuesday”…wear your silly socks!
3. Wednesday is “Wacky Hat Wednesday”…6th graders wear reindeer antlers, 7th graders wear elf hats and 8th graders wear Santa hats!
4. Thursday is “Favorite Flannel Day”…wear your flannel!
5. Friday is “Baby, It is Cold Outside” Wear your warm and cozy pajamas!  (No slippers, bathrobes, blankets, or stuffed animals) Dress code must still be followed.

• This is the last week of our Holiday Canned Food Drive! You CAN make a difference in the lives of others by bringing in canned, boxed, bagged non perishable items. The top class per grade with over 100 items will receive donuts this Friday. Bring items to your 1st period class.
• So many Kodiaks rushed to spread some kindness and holiday cheer, and our Holiday Kindness Grams are now sold out. If you purchased one and still have your receipt, be sure to come by Room 99 TODAY to fill out the card for delivery on Thursday. 
• Today is recycling pick-up day. Staff, please put your blue bins outside your door anytime before 7th period for collection. This will be our last pick-up before winter break! 
• Our lunchtime volleyball tournament will be held January 21-24. Signs-ups will begin January 13th (the week we come back from Winter Break). See Miss Kristin during lunch for more details.
• Congratulations to Friday’s 10 Days of Giving Attendance winners: Addison Heckendorf, Max Turner, Jaida Garza, Matt Moreno, Delilah Tidwell-Kneer, Ezekiel Luna, Jazmin Lopez, and Nebiyu Tadesse. Prize Patrol will be delivering your prizes first period. Kodiaks, remember to be here and to class on time for your chance to win. One lucky winner this week will receive a brand new skateboard. 

Athletic News:

• No Athletic News 

       Remember Kodiaks, always be Respectful, Responsible and Reliable! 

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