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AASB E-News
May 3, 2007
--FAMILIES PLEAD FOR INCREASE TO DENALI
KIDCARE
--SCHOOL SUSPENSION NUMBERS UP IN ANCHORAGE
--ASAA VOTES TO ADD STATE ATHLETIC MEETS
--WEST VALLEY ACADEMIC SQUAD EXCELS
--MAY 14-18: ALASKA BIKE & WALK TO
SCHOOL WEEK
FAMILIES PLEAD FOR INCREASE
TO DENALI KIDCARE
More than 200 people gathered at an Anchorage church this
week to deliver an emotional plea: DonÕt just spare Denali KidCare Funding, but
increase it so more families are eligible. The program is designed for families
stuck in the uninsured gap – between those on welfare and others working
good-paying jobs with health benefits. See full story here:
http://www.adn.com/life/story/8841357p-8742039c.html
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SCHOOL SUSPENSION
NUMBERS UP IN ANCHORAGE
The number of kids suspended during the
fist three months of the year is up, the Anchorage School District reports. The
increases include drug suspensions. See full story here:
http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=6456362
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ASAA VOTES TO ADD STATE
ATHLETIC MEET
After 32 years of large schools dominating high school track
and field, Alaska School Activities Association is giving the little guys a chance
to bedazzle. The ASAAÕs board of directors voted to divide the stateÕs track
and field schools into two classifications for the 2008 season and shifted the
site for other athletic events to other locations. See full story here:
http://www.adn.com/sports/prep/story/8846219p-8746963c.html
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WEST VALLEY
ACADEMIC SQUAD EXCELS
A team of quiz kids from West Valley
High School in Fairbanks captured second place in its division at the National
Academic Decathlon competition earlier this week. ÒWe did the best that Alaska
has ever done,Ó says one coach of the squad. See full story here:
http://newsminer.com/2007/05/03/6792
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MAY 14-18:
ALASKA BIKE & WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK
Alaskans Promoting Physical Activity and
Alaska Safe Routes to School are raising awareness about the many positive
health, safety and environmental benefits associated with regular bicycling and
walking to school. The groups are sponsoring Alaska Bike & Walk to School
Week on May 14-18. For more information on events and ideas for promoting the
event in your school district, click here:
http://www.dot.state.ak.us/stwdplng/saferoutes/
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