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Attention AISD & Metlakatla Community: You're invited to the official launch of the AISD Xsoo, ‘Wiileeksa Goop! Please join us Wednesday May 25th at 9:00am at Taquan/Front Beach.
We hope to see you there!
#aisd #aisdproud #mhs #clms #rjes #metlakatla #alaska #education #canoe #xsoo #Tsimshian
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Day 4 of Sea Week! Our students loved playing in the sunshine! Check out all the photos of our Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 3rd Grade students from today!
https://www.aisdk12.org/article/748109
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Attention RJES Pre-K Families:
Friday, May 20, 2022 will be our regular schedule day.
8:00 AM class arrives
12:00 AM Class dismissed
12:00 PM class arrives
3:15 PM Class dismissed
There will be a barbecue lunch provided for BOTH CLASSES tomorrow! The Afternoon Class will eat when they arrive at school.
Thank you!
Ms. McCarty and Ms. Autumn
#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #prek #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #education #alaska
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Sea Week continues with digging for crabs, star fish, rock/paper/scissors, and more! Mrs. Cook's 2nd graders dug for crabs on the shore line and caught a bunch for a crab feast! Mrs. Pike's class went to Moss Point and found a variety of starfish, clams, birds, and more.
Lots of pictures on our website! https://www.aisdk12.org/o/rjes/article/746979
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The Richard Johnson Elementary School annual Sea Week is off to a great start! Even with uncooperative weather, our students have been getting out and exploring. Today, some classes walked and other classes were bussed to beaches to visit tide pools, looking for sea creatures and plants. Thank you to our awesome teaching and district staff for coordinating this awesome week long adventure!
Click this link to view lots of photos: https://www.aisdk12.org/o/rjes/article/745699
#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #seaweek #aisd #aisdproud #education #metlakatla #alaska #students #fieldtrip #beach
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Dear Pre-K families,
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 17, it is supposed to rain! No Beach trip.
We will have a regular schedule tomorrow.
AM Class arrive at 8:00. Dismiss at 12:00.
PM Class will arrive at 12:00 PM and dismiss at 3:15.
Thank you!
#rjes #seaweek #richardjohnsonelementary #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska
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ATTENTION AISD COMMUNITY! Due to the weather, our xsoo ceremony will be moved to the covered basketball court.
See you soon!
#aisd #aisdproud #community #metlakatla #education #canoe #canoelaunch #alaska
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Recently, Mr. Mike and Mrs. Adam's 1st grade classes took a trip to S'ndooyntgm Galts'ap Community Garden! The students planted tomatoes, flower bulbs and heirloom potatoes.
Thank you to Gatgyeda Haayk (Tia Atkinson) for being our wonderful host., and to Sandra and Amy for the great photos!
Click here to see all the pictures: https://www.aisdk12.org/o/rjes/article/742634
#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #aisd #aisdproud #commnunitygarden #gardening #students #metlakatla #alaska
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On Tuesday, our incredible talented 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders performed their Spring Concert! Our students played a huge variety of instruments, from recorders, to ukuleles, to flutes, saxophones, and more!
Thank you to Mr. Schoolland and our students for putting on such a fun concert, and to our families and community for coming to support the music program!
Click here to see more pictures: https://www.aisdk12.org/o/rjes/article/741336
#rjes #richardjohnsonelemetary #music #musiceducation #concert #musicstudents #metlakatla #alaska #education
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Hey, AISD Students! In need of some homework help or a tutor? Check out this great resource (through SLED & Live Homework Help) for Alaska Students K-12 AND intro-level college students!
https://lhh.tutor.com/Landing.aspx
Here are some other great resources: https://lam.alaska.gov/sled/homework/
#aisd #aisdproud #sled #tutor #alaska #metlakatla #education
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Our final RJES concert is at 6:00 tonight! Come see our 3rd through 5th grade students perform their Spring Instrumental Concert at 6:00pm at Metlakatla High School!
It will also be live streamed here: https://youtu.be/2j_L9C7ZrZg
See you there!
#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #music #musiceducation #metlakatla #alaska #concert #aisd #aisdproud
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Mark your calendars, RJES Families! Field Day is coming up on May 26th 9:00am-1:00pm! Check out all the awesome events we've got planned!
#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #aisd #aisdproud #fieldday #education #metlakatla #alaska
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Our final RJES concert is TOMORROW ! Come see our 3rd through 5th grade students perform their Spring Instrumental Concert on 5/10 at 6:00pm, which will now be held at Metlakatla High School. The event will also be live streamed!
#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #music #musiceducation #metlakatla #alaska #concert #aisd #aisdproud
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Congratulations to our talented 2nd Grade and Pre-K students on an excellent concert last night, "Oceans of Fun!" Thank you to the families and community for coming and supporting our very talented students!
See more photos (you don't want to miss these) here: https://www.aisdk12.org/article/733318
If you weren't able to make the performance, you can watch the recording here! https://youtu.be/7rGwSXjX54w
#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #music #musiceducation #metlakatla #alaska #concert #aisd #aisdproud
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Our final RJES concert is next week! Come see our 3rd through 5th grade students perform their Spring Instrumental Concert on 5/10 at 6:00pm at Richard Johnson Elementary. The event will also be live streamed!
#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #music #musiceducation #metlakatla #alaska #concert #aisd #aisdproud
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Our 2nd grade RJES concert starts at 6:00 ! Come see our 2nd Grade & Pre-K students perform their concert "Oceans of Fun" at Richard Johnson Elementary!
The event will also be live streamed: https://youtu.be/7rGwSXjX54w
See you there!
#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #music #musiceducation #metlakatla #alaska #concert #aisd #aisdproud
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Mr. Stemp's 3rd grade class is working on a new project: learning and sharing information about charities! The students researched and picked charities that interest them and are building projects around them.
Read more and see all the photos at the link below:
https://www.aisdk12.org/o/rjes/article/730663
#rjes #richardjohnsonelementary #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska #education #giveback
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Recently, Mr. Mike's class visit Skater's Lake to examine plants and draw pictures of them!
Check out all the photos on the latest News Post: https://www.aisdk12.org/o/rjes/article/730245
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Attention RJES Families:
Due to the high winds expected tomorrow, we have decided to cancel the Aleutian Ballad Tour planned for grades 2nd-5th. We are attempting to reschedule and will keep you posted. Thank you!
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Check this out!
This week, Mr. Gamaas showed Ms. Yliniemi's 5th grade class how to make Bentwood Boxes! Click the link below to see lots more photos:
https://www.aisdk12.org/article/728528
#rjes #richardjohnsonselementary #aisd #aisdproud #metlakatla #alaska #education
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