The London trip is a go! We will be having a meeting after spring break to discuss and finalize the itinerary! The tentative itinerary and registration information is included on the flyer! If you have any questions please contact Philip at fleckenstein_philip@asdk12.org . 

The stats class needs your help. 
We are gathering data for a project.
Please respond to this ONE question survey–estimated time to complete = less than 30 seconds
https://goo.gl/forms/bdfE2gDEfYLMzabk1

Thank you!

UAA School of Nursing’s Recruitment and Retention of Alaska Natives into Nursing (RRANN) department provides student support for students identifying as Alaska Native and/or American Indian.  They are hosting a free Nursing Camp and are currently recruiting students.

Please see below and attachments from Annette Rearden, RRANN Program Coordinator.  Questions can be directed via email to Stephanie Sanderlin (smsanderlin@alaska.edu).
More information about RRANN can be found at https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-health/departments/school-of-nursing/rrann/index.cshtml.

Congratulations to Steller Band Students Jessie and Sebastien!

Steller band students, Jessie Hardison on flute and Sebastien Libbrecht on trumpet entered the ASD District Solo/Ensemble Festival on Saturday, February 23 at U.A.A.  Jessie’s selection was “Musetta’s Waltz” from La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini, and Sebastien chose “1st Movement from Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major” by Johann Hummel.  Sebastien earned the superior rating, thus he will advance to the state solo/ensemble festival in May.  Jessie received the excellent rating.  “The District Solo/Ensemble Festival is competitive. Sebastien really put a lot of effort in to his playing, and it paid off.  He has made state with solo three years in row, which is a great accomplishment”, said Mr. Toba, the band director.  “Jessie did her best. I appreciate her time and effort she put to prepare.”  U.A.A. will host the ASAA State Solo/Ensemble Festival on Friday, May 10th and Saturday, the 11th.

• The Family Survey window closes on March 8^th so please continue to encourage your community through email, newsletters, social media and any other means at your disposal.  If you have any community/school events, you might consider organizing some kiosks during the event.
• Thanks for your efforts.

The survey link to share with families is:  https://hanoverresearch.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXxp3KL2PuWxAz3

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Travel in December 2019 with Philip and Brian! We are heading to London and Scotland. Please check out our tentative itinerary and see Philip if you would like more details! Enrollment information and finalized itinerary will be coming soon!!!

Picture and Itinerary to come tomorrow.

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older adults, young children, and others with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.

In addition to washing your hands, covering your cough, and staying home from work or school when sick, getting your annual flu shot is the best thing you can do to protect yourself and others. 

Surveillance Data

Flu seasons are unpredictable and can range from mild to severe. Alaska typically has sporadic flu activity year round, some of it related to our robust tourism season, with peak activity occurring as early as November or as late as March. 

                  Alaska Seasonal Influenza Surveillance Data

                  Alaska State Virology Weekly Report

                  FluView :  that latest weekly U.S. flu surveillance summary from the CDC

                  Flu Near You:  an online flu surveillance tools that allows the public to report their flu symptoms on a weekly basis, to help in tracking influenza activity

Health care providers interested in participating in outpatient influenza-like illness surveillance may contact the SOE Influenza Coordinator at 907-269-8000.

Resources for the General Public

                  Influenza Information – CDC’s comprehensive website with general information on influenza transmission, symptoms, prevention, treatment and more.

Avian Influenza Information from the State of Alaska

                  Influenza Fact Sheet from the Alaska Division of Public Health

                  Influenza Vaccination:  Who Needs It?

                  Influenza Vaccine Information

 Places to get vaccinated in Alaska

 Private clinics, public health centers, many retail pharmacies, and other locations may have vaccine available. Click here to get a map of retail pharmacies offering vaccine near you.

Alaska Influenza Report for the Week Ending February 9, 2019 Week 6

This report provides a weekly snapshot of seasonal flu activity in Alaska. Additional information about influenza is available on the Section of Epidemiology’s (SOE) influenza page:http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/id/Pages/influenza/fluinfo.aspx. A detailed review of CDC influenza surveillance indicators is available at: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/overview.htm. Please call 907-269-8000 with questions. Information about the Alaska State Virology Lab influenza microbiology is available at http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Labs/Pages/asvl.aspx.

Statewide Lab-Confirmed Influenza – Previous Seasons Since 2014, and Current Season, Sep 15, 2018 – Feb 9, 2019

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Want to show the school your talent?  Come to Steller talent show tryouts! Tryouts will be held Feb 21 after school from 2:05-3:15 and Feb 22 at lunch as well as after school from 2:05-3:15.