Announcements

Fall registration for new elementary students will be held on Monday, August 5 and Tuesday, August 6, 2019

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Click on our Youtube video to learn more about how we are matching students with materials and pacing that is right for them. Video

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The Nordale Elementary 2018-19 Approved Budget is available to view. You can find the complete district budget and more info at k12northstar.org/budget.

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2018-19 School Supply List

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Nordale Family Handbook

The Nordale Family Handbook is available to view!

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Student Behavioral Handbook Key Infractions

Please view this document that outlines some very important key infractions with established consequences. These are found in the larger "2018-2019 Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Behavioral Consequences Handbook". And while few students find themselves in situations like these, the district would like to draw your attention to a few.

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Nordale Students in grades 3-6 will be taking the Performance Evaluation for Alaska Schools (PEAKS) summative assessment in April. Testing will begin promptly in the morning each day. Students will have the opportunity to finish the test at their own pace. Please consider this when making appointments and vacation plasns for your child and family during the testing window.

Grade 3 April 8-9

Grade 4-5-6 April 15,16,17

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District News

Embracing a diverse and changing society

The mission of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is to provide an excellent, equitable education in a safe, supportive environment so all students will succeed and contribute to a diverse and changing society. One of our core values is respect for the diversity and dignity of all.

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KIndergarten Roundup

Enroll your child in kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year! Kindergarten roundup is April 29-30, 2019, visit your neighborhood elementary school during that time for help with registration and for a free kindergarten readiness calendar. Visit www.k12northstar.org/kindergarten for more info about enrollment.

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Principal & Assistant Principal Appreciation

Thank you for being a positive presence in your schools and a leader in your community. Thank you for your very thoughtful, intentional, sometimes challenging, and always rewarding work with students, staff and parents. Thank you for being champions of equity and successful learning for ALL students.

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Interior Scrapbook: Nordale School

Nordale School in Hamilton Acres was the second elementary school built in Fairbanks to help the overflowing Main School in downtown, which had all classes from first grade through high school. The real photo postcard was published by Reuel Griffin, who purchased Cann's Studio before Nordale School was built.

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Gaborik named state Superintendent of the Year

Lifelong Alaskan, educator and school administrator Dr. Karen Gaborik has been named Alaska’s 2019 School Superintendent of the Year. The award is granted by the Alaska Superintendents Association and honors school system leaders who exemplify “effectiveness, knowledge, leadership, ethics and commitment.”

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Interior Alaska students create warm welcome for new kids

Some local schools are creating welcome videos and posting them on their websites to help new students feel more welcome when moving to a new school.

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