Monthly Newsletter

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025

• Our lunchtime volleyball tournament will be on Tuesday, January 21st with the first groups of our round of 16 teams. See Miss Krsitin during lunch for the game schedule.
• Tip for the year: Don’t let rumors rule your day. Wreck them by checking the facts and always looking for the truth.
• Did you have fun at last year's Festival? Well mark your calendars for Friday May 2nd because our Spring Festival will be back with all your favorites and some new surprises!! If you want to learn more about being on the Festival Committee please stop by Mrs. Rast’s room 46 and grab a flier from the door.  
• Did you make a New’ Years resolution to learn more about animals? Check out the Veterinary Science Academy with Ms. Ketscher in room 73!
• Happy Friday, Kodiaks! Today is the day—the Kodiak Ticket Store is open in the MPR! Bring your Kodiak tickets and check out the amazing prizes we have waiting for you. Don’t forget, this is your chance to reward yourself for your efforts this week. See you at the store in the MPR.
• Next Friday the 24th is our 7th and 8th Grade Winter Wonderland evening dance from 6:00 until 8:00.  You can buy your ticket from the student store today for $5 during both lunches.
• If you missed out on pre-ordering your 8th grade sweatshirt, come see Mrs. Dean in room 47…she has a few extra.  They are $30.  If you still haven’t picked yours up, come do so ASAP! 
• All teams that have signed up for the lunchtime volleyball tournament please see Miss Kristin during lunch for the game schedule. The first half of Round of 16 games will begin on Tuesday, January 21st. 
• Hey Ustach! Did you find a lucky duck today on campus? If so, hang on to it and bring it to the stage to redeem for a prize! Leadership students will be out at both lunches trading your duck for a prize! Remember only one prize can be collected. If you found more than one duck, put it back so we can have multiple student winners! 

Athletic News:

• No Athletic News 

​​​​​​​Remember Kodiaks, always be Respectful, Responsible and Reliable! 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025

• Tip for the year: Don’t let rumors rule your day. Wreck them by checking the facts and always looking for the truth.
• Attention Kodiaks! This is a reminder that tomorrow is the Kodiak Ticket Store Day in the MPR! Be sure to bring your Kodiak tickets to the store and trade them in for some awesome prizes. Remember, your hard work and positive behavior pay off, so don’t miss out! See you at the Kodiak Ticket Store in the MPR tomorrow!
• Next Friday the 24th is our 7th and 8th Grade Winter Wonderland evening dance from 6:00 until 8:00.  You can buy your ticket from the student store this week for $5 during both lunches.
• If you missed out on pre-ordering your 8th grade sweatshirt, come see Mrs. Dean in room 47…she has a few extra.  They are $30.  If you still haven’t picked yours up, come do so ASAP! 
• Attention all Kodiaks! Don’t forget, Peer Tutoring today is available during lunch in room 201! Hope to see you there!
• The Crafty Stitches club will meet today in room 71 after school.
• Did you make a New’ Years resolution to learn more about animals? Check out the Veterinary Science Academy with Ms. Ketscher in room 73!
• Attention gamers! Today’s the day—our first Video Game Academy meeting is happening after school! If you’ve already turned in your signed permission slip, you’re all set to join us. Meet us in the Library right after school. Get ready for an exciting start to the year! See you there!
• There are a few spots left for teams for the lunchtime volleyball tournament. See Miss Kristin during lunch to sign up. Your whole team must be present to sign-up.
• Hey Kodiaks - This Friday be on the lookout for little ducks! Friday is Duck Day at Ustach. When you are walking around campus Friday morning be on the lookout for little ducks! If you find one you can turn it in at the stage to one of our leadership students for a prize. The color of your duck will correspond with a prize. You can only turn in one duck for a prize. If you find more than one, leave it there for another student! There will be more than 50 ducks! Good Luck!!

Athletic News:

• Boy’s Basketball versus Savage starting at 3:30

Remember Kodiaks, always be Respectful, Responsible and Reliable! 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025

• Next Friday the 24th is our 7th and 8th Grade Winter Wonderland evening dance from 6:00 until 8:00.  You can buy your ticket from the student store this week for $5 during both lunches.
• If you missed out on pre-ordering your 8th grade sweatshirt, come see Mrs. Dean in room 47…she has a few extra.  They are $30.  If you still haven’t picked yours up, come do so ASAP! 
• Tip for the year: Don’t let rumors rule your day. Wreck them by checking the facts and always looking for the truth.
• We have started a new after school Academy…. Diamond Art Social. If you like to create Diamond Art paintings and other diamond art crafts,  and socialize please stop by Mrs. Rast’s class 46 and pick up a form. It is after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:15. 
• Newsletter Academy is looking for 2 members. If you like to take pictures of activities during and after school or  would like to create digital pages for the newsletter please stop by Mrs. Rast’s class 46 and get an application. Newsletter Club meets Fridays after school from 3:15-4:15.
• Attention gamers! The Video Game Academy is back for the new year, and we’re excited to announce new openings! Stop by and see Mr. Ramirez to pick up a permission slip. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serveis d basis, so don’t wait—get your permission slip signed and returned as soon as possible! Our first meeting kicks off this tomorrow. Don’t miss it!
• Sign-ups for our lunchtime volleyball tournament continue today during both lunches. Your whole team must see Miss Kristin together in order to sign-up. There are only a few spots left for both lunches, so sign up today!
• Hey Kodiaks - This Friday be on the lookout for little ducks! Friday is Duck Day at Ustach. When you are walking around campus Friday morning be on the lookout for little ducks! If you find one you can turn it in at the stage to one of our leadership students for a prize. The color of your duck will correspond with a prize. You can only turn in one duck for a prize. If you find more than one, leave it there for another student! There will be more than 50 ducks! Good Luck!!

Athletic News:

• Wrestling Meeting today right after school in the cafeteria. This is a Co-ed team for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Parents are asked to join the meeting as well if they are available.

Remember Kodiaks, always be Respectful, Responsible and Reliable! 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025

• Hi Kodiaks, welcome back! For the month of January, our Kodiak character trait is Commitment. People who are committed do their very best, even outside their comfort zones. They hurdle difficulties to fulfill their commitments, not only to others, but also to themselves. Because they are focused, their choices in life are clearer and they know their way towards their goals. Make sure to show commitment this month!
• Next Friday the 24th is our 7th and 8th Grade Winter Wonderland evening dance from 6:00 until 8:00.  You can buy your ticket from the student store this week for $5 during both lunches.
• If you missed out on pre-ordering your 8th grade sweatshirt, come see Mrs. Dean in room 47…she has a few extra.  They are $30.  If you still haven’t picked yours up, come do so ASAP!  
• Sign-ups for our lunchtime volleyball tournament continue today during both lunches. Your whole team must see Miss Kristin together in order to sign-up.
• Tip for the year: Don’t let rumors rule your day. Wreck them by checking the facts and always looking for the truth.
• The Crafty Stitches Academy will not meet today, however we will meet on Thursday in room 71 after school
• Attention gamers! The Video Game Academy is back for the new year, and we’re excited to announce new openings! Stop by and see Mr. Ramirez to pick up a permission slip. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait—get your permission slip signed and returned as soon as possible! Our first meeting kicks off this Thursday. Don’t miss it!
• Attention all Kodiaks! Don’t forget, Peer Tutoring today is available during lunch in room 201! Hope to see you there!
• This week, Peer Helpers continue our Staff Spotlight! Thank you to the amazing teachers in our ELA Department for teaching us about grammar, the 5 elements of Fiction, vocabulary and how to write essays. “Fiction!” We appreciate all you do. Check out the poster on your ELA teacher’s classroom door to find out some fun facts about him or her!
• And we have 10 winners for perfect attendance for our first day back after winter break. Congratulations to Aaliyah Dominguez, Ayla McBeth, Josiah Venegas, Sofia Bahar, Rowan Vitaga, Ryder Shay-Reynolds, Ajit Gill, Ranielle Funtanares, Corey Franks, and Olivia Reis. Prize patrol will deliver Menchies gift cards first period. 

Athletic News:

• Wrestling Meeting on Wednesday the 15th right after school in the cafeteria. This is a Co-ed team for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Parents are asked to join the meeting as well if they are available.

     Remember Kodiaks, always be Respectful, Responsible and Reliable! 

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025

• Sign-ups for our lunchtime volleyball tournament begin today during both lunches. Your whole team must see Miss Kristin together in order to sign-up.
• Tip for the year: Don’t let rumors rule your day. Wreck them by checking the facts and always looking for the truth.
• Kodiaks, as we begin a new year, help keep our campus clean and throw away all trash. Thank you!
• Kodiaks, we are glad you are back! Remember, “Every Day Counts,” so be present and on time to each class. Prize Patrol is ready to deliver more prizes to students who have perfect attendance. 

Athletic News:

• Wrestling Meeting on Wednesday the 15th right after school in the cafeteria. This is a Co-ed team for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Anyone interested to get more information please go to the meeting or talk with Mr. De Vries

     Remember Kodiaks, always be Respectful, Responsible and Reliable!