Mr. Donald took the kindergarten class out to explore the beach today. The students had an amazing time discovering all kinds of wildlife—and even spotted a seal swimming just off the coast! 🦭✨
The kids were so excited to see nature up close. What a great day of learning outside the classroom!
Go Aklaqs! 🐺💙
Volleyball @ 5:30 for 8th and 12th graders
Cheer Practice @ 3:30 for 4th-8th graders
XC Running Practice @ 3:30
Middle School Basketball Practice @ 3:30 for 6th-8th grade
Wrestling Practice @ 4:30 for 4th grade to 8th grade
Teller Cultural Festival, September 26th-28th
-The Teller Cultural Festival is an annual celebration of Inupiaq traditions, bringing together villages from across the Bering Strait region to share dance, drumming, songs, food, and fellowship. It’s a time for youth and elders to connect, celebrate identity, and pass on culture to the next generation.
-Please come and help decorate the school after 2:30pm on Friday, the 26th.
Child Find Activities:
-The Bering Strait School District is conducting Child Find activities to meet federal and state requirements. Child Find helps identify children who may need extra support or specialized education services, ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn in the best environment possible.
Advisory Education Committee and Elections
-Please let me know if you have anything you would like for me to bring up with the Advisory Education Committee.
-Elections for the new AEC members for the upcoming fiscal year are October 7th.
-Next meeting is on October 8th
Pay to play Saturday
-Teller Tribe is paying for all students for open gym on Saturday. All you need to bring are your gym shoes.
-Adults still need to pay.
Upcoming Dates and Events
-September 26th-27th: Cross Country Regionals in Unalakleet
-September 26th-28th: Teller Cultural Festival
-October 4th: Middle School Basketball Tournament in Nome
-October 7th: Local election, city center
-October 8th: AEC Meeting
-October 8th-11th: Brevig OctoberFest Basketball Tournament
-October 10th-11th: Smash Classic Mix-Six Tournament in Unalakleet
-October 31st: 1:30-2:30 Halloween Carnival (HS students will be helping)
-November 6th: 3:30-5:30, Quarter Parent Conferences
-November 28th: Community Feast
-December 18th: 6pm Holiday program
🌙 Sleep Matters for Kids! 🌙
We are noticing a lot of students who are very tired and saying they are tired. Sleep is important for growth in height and in the mind.
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important parts of your child’s health and learning. When kids are well-rested, they:
✅ Focus better in class
✅ Have more energy for play and learning
✅ Handle emotions and behavior more calmly
✅ Stay healthier and stronger
Tips to Help Your Child Sleep Well:
Keep a consistent bedtime and wake-up time (even on weekends).
Create a calm routine before bed (reading, quiet time, dim lights).
Limit screen time at least 1 hour before bed.
Make the bedroom cool, dark, and comfortable.
Encourage daily physical activity.
A good night’s sleep = a great day of learning! 💤📚✨
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29195725/
Our talented elementary students at Teller School helped design and bring to life a beautiful, interactive bulletin board created by Jazzlyn. With bright fall colors, cheerful smiles, and student artwork, this display truly lights up our school. 🌟
We are so proud of the creativity and teamwork that make our school such an amazing place for students to grow and shine! 💛🧡❤️
#TellerSchool #FallVibes #StudentArtists #WeAreAklaqs
Our students, families, and staff created beautiful artwork that will help bring the Teller Cultural Festival (Sept. 26–28) to life. 🎨🌿
We invite everyone to join us again this Friday as we come together to decorate the school for the festival. Let’s continue celebrating culture, community, and learning—together.
#TellerSchool #InupiaqValues #CulturalFestival #CommunityStrong
James C. Isabell School, Teller School, Parent/Guardian and community Newsletter, September 17th
From the Principal:
Craft Night, Family Night, Migrant Subsistence Night, and Title I Night
-Schedule and Agenda for September 17th: Parent-teacher conference night from 6-7. And from 8-8:30pm.
-September 17th: 7:15-8pm, Craft Night, Community Title I Meeting & Family Night
Free book for literacy night
Teller Cultural Festival, September 26th-28th
-The Teller Cultural Festival is an annual celebration of Inupiaq traditions, bringing together villages from across the Bering Strait region to share dance, drumming, songs, food, and fellowship. It’s a time for youth and elders to connect, celebrate identity, and pass on culture to the next generation.
Bus Schedule
-Please be at the New Site Bus Stop by 8:30 to get a ride to school.
-We are trying to find a substitute Bus driver, please be patient with us as we smooth out the bussing service.
Child Find Activities
-The Bering Strait School District is conducting Child Find activities to meet federal and state requirements. Child Find helps identify children who may need extra support or specialized education services, ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn in the best environment possible.
Advisory Education Committee (AEC) and Elections
-Please let me know if you have anything you would like for me to bring up with the Advisory Education Committee.
-Last meeting for this fiscal year is September 17th from 12-1pm
-Elections for the new AEC members for the upcoming fiscal year are October 7th.
-AEC members: the agenda is on the Google Calender
Pay to play Saturday
-Teller Tribe is paying for all students for open gym on Saturday.
-Adults still need to pay to play
-All you need to bring are your gym shoes.
Upcoming Dates and Events
September 17th: 12-1pm, AEC Meeting
September 17th: 6-8:30pm, Craft, Title I, Parent-Teacher Conferences (family night), and Migrant Education Program.
September 26th-28th: Teller Cultural Festival
October 7th: Local election, city center
October 8th: 12-1pm AEC Meeting
October 31st: 1:30-2:30 Halloween Carnival
November 6th: 3:30-5:30 1st Quarter Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 28th: Community Feast
December: Toys for Tots
December 18th: Holiday Program
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED: Bus Driver/Custodian, Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Cooks, Secretary
Please come to the school office and pick up an application.
James C. Isabell School PO BOX 565 Teller, Alaska 99778 Phone: 907-642-3021 Fax: 907-642-3031 9/15/25
Upcoming Community Dates and Events
September 17th: 12-1pm, AEC Meeting
September 17th: 6-8:30pm, Craft, Title I, Parent-Teacher Conferences (family night), and Migrant Education Program.
September 26th-28th: Teller Cultural Festival
October 7th: Local election, city center
The action is heating up at Teller School as the tournament continues! 🔥
We’ve got teams from across the Bering Strait villages, Nome, and players from all over Alaska battling it out on the court.
🎉 The competition is tough, the energy is high, and the climb to the top spot is still wide open!
📍 Teller School Gym
📅 Tournament Day 3 & 4 – Don’t miss it!
Come cheer, support, and celebrate basketball at its best in our community!
Teller School, James C. Isabell School, is excited to kick off the year with our Welcome Back Basketball Tournament! 🎉
🔥 Expect competitive teams, exciting matchups, and plenty of fun play on the court.
🏆 Who will climb to the #1 spot? Come find out and cheer on your favorite team!
Good morning Teller Community! We are looking forward to the start of the new school year. The first day of school is August 28, 2025 at 9 AM. This year students will continue to be picked up at new site as always. Breakfast will be served from 8:20 - 8:55. We are looking forward to an exciting year of learning and growing together.
