Our CLMS & MHS Cross Country Community Run is TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 16th!

We invite any community members to come and run with our students, or help cheer them on!

👟 When: TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 16th
👟 Time: 4:00 pm
👟 Where: Start at CLMS, run to graveyard flagpole and back to CLMS.

RJES Runners:

RJES Students will start their “Fun Run” with the main group, and then run around the District Campus!
RJES Families, please meet at the William Duncan Church at 4:00 pm.
*Please note: Pre-K students must have an adult with them.*

Wayi Wah, runners!

#metlakatlahighschool #charlesleaskmiddleschool #metlakatla #communityrun #wayiwah

7 days ago, Annette Island School District
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✨Check out our 4th Graders!✨

Each week, Richard Johnson Elementary is working on part of their Git Waal Gdm Ayaawk (Warrior Rules). This week, they concentrated on how to be respectful in the cafeteria, and we had a clear winner: with Mrs. Patterson's 4th Grade Homeroom, who received the Golden Fork and Spoon! Luk'wil aam dzapsm, everyone!

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah

11 days ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
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Hey, RJES Families!

Our teachers have been out around town handing out invitations to their students our Back to School Night!

Please join us this Friday, August 28th, from 3:30 to 4:30 at RJES!

See you there!

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah

27 days ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
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RJES Families:

Please be on the lookout for an email and/or text message from AISD about ParentSquare, the platform that has replaced Remind!

This message contains information on registering your account. You can also view the information here:

bit.ly/AISDparentsquare

CLMS & MHS Families: additional information about ParentSquare will be rolled out to you if your student is involved in CLMS or MHS activities.

Thank you!

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #alaska #wayiwah #parentsquare
28 days ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
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RJES has more free books to give away! Please stop by and grab some free summer reading material on the tables in front of RJES! 📚

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #wayiwah
4 months ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
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books on a table outside
Earlier this spring, RJES families (K - 5th grade) were asked to complete a survey about their students' experience this school year. The results have been shared with families, and we'd also like to share them publicly.

Please click the links below to review the results:

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade: https://aptg.co/_hQMd-

3rd - 5th Grade: https://aptg.co/dxkVQn

T'oya̱xsut 'nüüsm to our RJES families for taking the time to complete the survey!

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #wayiwah
4 months ago, Annette Island School District
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RJES Families: Reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, May 28th, is an EARLY RELEASE at 1:30 pm after Field Day! *Please note: Thursday's Early release is for RJES students only. CLMS & MHS have a regularly scheduled day.* #rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #wayiwah
4 months ago, Annette Island School District
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Reminder: Our RJES 5th Grade "Fly Up" to middle school is TODAY, Tuesday, May 26th at 2:00 pm! Please join us in the covered court- see you there!

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #wayiwah #charlesleaskmiddleschool

4 months ago, Annette Island School District
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Our RJES 5th Graders are moving up to Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School! ✨

We'll be holding the 5th Grade "Fly Up" on Tuesday, May 26th at 2:00 pm. Families, you are welcome to join us in the covered court- see you there!

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #wayiwah #charlesleaskmiddleschool
4 months ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
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Today at 3:00!

If your child will be attending Pre-K with us next school year, please join us TODAY for our Open House & Enrollment!

When: Thursday, May 21st
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Richard Johnson Elementary

See you there!

#rjes #preK #preschool #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #wayiwah

4 months ago, Annette Island School District
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If your child will be attending Pre-K with us next school year, please join us for our Open House & Enrollment!

When: Thursday, May 21st
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Richard Johnson Elementary

See you there!

#rjes #preK #preschool #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #wayiwah
4 months ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
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🦀 The RJES Sea Week is next week, May 18th - 22nd! 🦀

Parents/Guardians: please complete the Sea Week permission slip, which will also be sent through Remind:

https://form.jotform.com/AISD/seaweek2026

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #seaweek #rjesseaweek #wayiwah #metlakatla
4 months ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
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Tomorrow at 11:30 am! 🎶

Richard Johnson Elementary invites the Metlakatla Community to join us for our Pre-K through 5th Grade Luulgit (Feast)!

When: TOMORROW, Friday, May 8th

When: 11:30 am

Where: Town Hall

Please join us for this meal and celebration featuring performances by our Pre-K through 5th grade students!

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #feast #wayiwah

5 months ago, Annette Island School District
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Richard Johnson Elementary invites the Metlakatla Community to join us for our Pre-K through 5th Grade Luulgit (Feast) THIS Friday!

When: Friday, May 8th
When: 11:30 am
Where: Town Hall

Please join us for this meal and celebration featuring performances by our Pre-K through 5th grade students!

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #feast #wayiwah
5 months ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
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Check out our RJES Lap Competition Winners!

Each year, Mr. Hamilton holds a running competition for 2nd-5th grade to see who can get the most laps! The laps were tracked over the last three weeks of school, with a boy and girl winner for each class (with a fourth grade tie!).  These students put their best effort forward to win the competition, and the winners will get to have lunch at Skaters Lake with Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Joe eat lunch and play games!  

The winners are:
-Lana H
-Dawson C
-Kaspen B
-Layla F
-Jesse J
-Anton H
-Giana H
-David B
-Gabriella B

Luk'wil aam dzapsm, runners!

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #physicaleducation #metlakatla #wayiwah
5 months ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
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Check out all of the beautiful sidewalk chalk artwork at Richard Johnson Elementary! We love seeing all of these postitive messages- great work! #rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #alaska wayiwah
5 months ago, Annette Island School District
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sidewalk chalk you’re amazing
sidewalk chalk always do your best
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sidewalk chalk you are good
sidewalk chalk you are smart with heart
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Check out our first graders!

They worked hard yesterday picking up garbage for Earth Day, and filled up four large garbage bags around one big block! Great work, first grade! 🌎

#earthday #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #wayiwah
5 months ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
students outside holding garbage bags
students outside holding garbage bags

Yesterday, our Richard Johnson Elementary students celebrated Earth Day with a Clean-Up around our island! 🌎 Check out our Pre-K students, who did did an awesome job helping pick up litter at the Brown Apartments area and Graveyard Loop! Luk'wil aam dzapsm!


#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #metlakatla #alaska #earthday #wayiwah

5 months ago, Annette Island School District
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students standing on lookout
students standing on lookout
students standing on lookout
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students standing on lookout
Last week, we had two special visitors to Richard Johnson Elementary: the FBI! Jennifer and Erin visited Richard Johnson Elementary from the FBI Anchorage Field Office to talk to our classes about Internet Safety. They had a wonderful and interactive presentation with each of our classes!

Questions about Internet Safety? Check out the resources on Alaska Children's Trust:
https://www.alaskachildrenstrust.org/online-safety

T'oya̱xsut 'nüüsm Jennifer & Erin for visiting our school!

#annetteislandschooldistrict #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #wayiwah #rjes #richardjohnsonelementary
5 months ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
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woman in front of classroom
woman in front of classroom
woman in front of classroom
woman in front of classroom
RJES Families:

We are excited to offer the Aleutian Ballad Tour trip to our students in kindergarten through 5th grade on Wednesday, April 29th! We are grateful to the Aleutian Ballad Crew and MIC for making this trip happen! 🛥️

Here are the details:

-When: Wednesday, April 29th
-Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
-Location: A.I.R. surrounding area
-Transportation: Walking to state dock
-Who: Kindergarten through 5th grade

-Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. It can get cold on the boat, please make sure your child has warm clothing!

-Students must have a completed permission slip in order to participate.

-Please note: Students must arrive on time on the day of the trip. If students arrive late, they will have to remain at the school with a staff member until the classes return from the trip.

Please complete the permission slip here:
https://bit.ly/aleutianballad26

#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #aleutianballad #metlakatla #wayiwah
5 months ago, Richard Johnson Elementary School
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