January 8, 2026

Good evening, Polaris Families!

Welcome back and Happy New Year! We have been having an exciting start to 2026. The building is full of energy, activity, laughter, and learning. As you walk through the halls the excitement is palpable!

So far this week we have been hearing students excitedly tell us about what they have learned of Greek Mythology, listened to them brag about their skills with computer science, and heard of their newfound appreciation of the intricacies of movie production and storylines. We have also been bombarded with paper airplanes flying through the atrium and been shocked by electricity projects they have created. The excitement of some others are not quite as obvious - students fully immersed as they silently focus on their mosaic creations, learn to dance, juggle, or play games of strategy, and the ones that leave the building daily to learn about automotive maintenance or various sports. There is so much happening, it is difficult to cover it all. Whatever the intensive, though, the students are learning valuable lessons through activities they love - what better way to learn is there than that? We are reminded during weeks like these why we love this program so much and how lucky we are to be a part of it.

With less than five months left in the school year, the second semester at Polaris brings many exciting events, so watch for more information in upcoming issues of the Wolf Weekly.

With care and kindness,

Team Polaris 

 

New in This Issue:

Early Wolves | A Before-School Care Option

Need to drop off students before 8:10? Early Wolves has you covered! This morning camp-style program will provide an opportunity for families to drop off their students starting at 7:15 AM 5-days a week, every day school is in session! Students will engage in a variety of morning activities, including journaling, crafts, board games, academic enrichment lessons, and have access to a small snack. There is a one-time fee associated with this club, which covers the supervision fee as well as the snack provided each day, for the entire second semester. If you are interested in signing up, please come into or call the front office for more information.

 

Reminders from Previous Issues:

Winter Intensive | Payments Are Now Past Due

Winter Intensive payments were due December 12th.  If you have not already done so, please log in to ParentConnect to make your payment as soon as possible to secure your student’s seat. Payments may also be made by cash or check in the front office.

Students with intensive fees that have not been paid will have Spring Intensive registration requests held until all other requests have been granted and will not be eligible for any high-cost Spring Intensives .

If you are having trouble accessing ParentConnect or need any assistance, please reach out to the front office—they are happy to help!

From the Office | Chromebook Accountability

We request that you please encourage your students to practice our school-wide expectation of accountability by charging their Chromebooks and bringing them to school daily. We have seen an increase in students that come to the office to borrow Chromebooks on a daily basis and our supply is limited. Students that have mentioned problems with their Chromebooks or chargers have been encouraged to bring those items to the office for repair or replacement. Thank you for working with us to help your students be successful.

 

Yearbook Fun! Share Your Photos + Order Your 2026 Yearbook

Have adorable first-day-of-school pics? Action shots from sports, clubs, or performances? Silly snapshots you just love?

We want them! Our yearbook staff would be thrilled to include your student in this year’s memories.

Submit your photos using this GOOGLE FORM so we can feature them in the 2026 Polaris Yearbook!

📘 It’s not too late to order your yearbook!

Yearbooks ordered before March 31st come with two free custom pages—your student’s personal space to decorate with photos, doodles, quotes, and more! Just be sure to upload those custom pages to TreeRing by March 31st.

👉 Create your TreeRing account and order your yearbook here:

Hardcover: $52 | Softcover: $45

🎓 Senior Recognition Ads – Due January 31st

Give your senior a special shoutout! Create a personalized Senior Recognition Ad filled with photos, memories, and words of love or congratulations. Senior ads must be submitted on TreeRing by January 31st.

Support Polaris Student Government | Coupon Book Fundraiser

Polaris Student Government is selling coupon books to fundraise for their trip to the Spring Alaska Association of Student Governments Conference in Juneau, AK! Books sell for $45 and have over 400 discounts that are all valid until March 1st, 2027. If you are interested in purchasing a book, email the Student Government Advisor, Zada, at maruskie_canzada@asdk12.org. Payment can be made through cash, check, or on ParentConnect in the category “Op Group Fundraiser.”.

Our Website Update is Making Progress

• A new website platform was launched in the district, requiring a manual update to all documents and materials. 
• Updates to the new website are nearly complete.
• If you have suggestions of resources or information you would like to see on the website, please reach out to the office. 
• If you need help finding a document or information, please call the office: we are here to help! (907) 742-8700.

Dates at a Glance

 

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Family Feedback

Feedback is important to us at Polaris. We would love to hear what we are doing well to serve your student(s) and family and also how we might continue to evolve and grow. Please consider submitting feedback using the Family Feedback Survey. If you need immediate assistance, however, please contact the front office at (907) 742-8700. 

 

“Our continued drive for excellence will never truly cease; it will merely open new doors of opportunity to strengthen who we are, what we do, and what we continue to become.” 

-Dr. Tia Clay

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The Wolf Weekly is brought to you by the dedicated staff at Polaris K-12. 

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