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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

  • Today’s Hispanic Highlight focuses on Celia Cruz. Celia Cruz, was considered the "Queen of Salsa," as she brought Cuban music to the international scene with her powerful voice and vibrant performances. She won a total of four Grammys for her innovative work in music.
  • A thought on Commitment: There are many ways for you to stay committed, and you can do so by working in a group and making reasonable steps towards a goal. Commitment can help you stick to your goals and accomplish them with ease. A quote to think about is: "Most people fail not because of lack of desire, but because of lack of commitment."
  • Fall Festival TODAY! Come out from 5 -9 pm and DUNK some staff Members in our Dunk Tank! The list of staff Members and the time they will be in the Dunk Tank is posted by the Cafeteria Entrance! Good Luck Staff!
  • Are you interested in Ustach’s new Academy Classes? All of the classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday after school for one hour, and there are limited spaces open for each class. If you have already brought back your signed permission slip, don’t forget to return it today! Here are the different options and which teacher to get a permission slip from: 
    • Arts and Crafts Academy! See Mrs. Cogdill in Room 97
    • Woodworking Academy! See Mr. Fox in Room 96
    • Games! See Mrs. Hernandez in Room 99
    • Zen Origami for 6th graders only! See Ms. Allen in Room 86.


Athletic News:

  • Ustach soccer had a hard loss yesterday against Salida, but thanks to the improved effort of our players Lindsy Diaz was able to score 2 goals.
  • Soccer practice today is canceled 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 

  • Today’s Hispanic Highlight focuses on Julio César Chávez. Julio César Chávez, was a legendary Mexican boxer, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport. During his illustrious career, which spanned from 1980 to 2005, Chávez held multiple world championships in various weight classes and had a winning streak of 87 victories in a row.
  • The Ustach Book Club will meet today after school in Room 71 from 3:15 to 4
  • Woodworking club will meet today. You do NOT need to be in woodshop class to take part. Stop by classroom 96 or email Mr. Fox for more information.
  • Fall Festival Tomorrow! Come out from 5 -9 pm!! We know how much you love to take selfies so stop by one of our 3 selfie stations filled with props!! There will also be a photo area in the pumpkin patch!! See you there! 
  • Teachers, if you did not push out the poster competition form for your 8th period yesterday, please have your 8th period students vote on the most creative Festival poster today. Thank you.
  • Sign-ups are still being taken for Ustach’s new Academy Classes! If you already have a signed permission slip, don’t forget to return it to the appropriate teacher today. All of the classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday after school for one hour, and there are limited spaces open for each class. Here are the different options and which teacher to get a permission slip from: 
    • Arts and Crafts Academy! See Mrs. Cogdill in Room 97
    • Woodworking Academy! See Mr. Fox in Room 96
    • Games! See Mrs. Hernandez in Room 99
    • Zen Origami for 6th graders only! See Ms. Allen in Room 86

 

 

Athletic News:

  • 7th and 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Game today @ Ustach.  Game starts at 345pm.
  • 6th Grade Girls Volleyball Practice today outside on the blacktop from 330-530pm.
  • Flag football game @ Oakdale 3:45 start. 
  • Soccer game @ Ustach. Game starts around 4 pm.
  • Cross country runners…great job this morning!  PLEASE COME BY MRS. DEAN’S ROOM ASAP AND GET THE NEW CALENDAR IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO!


 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023     PLC COLLABORATION  (Early dismissal @ 1:40)     

  • Today’s Hispanic Highlight focuses on Sonia Sotomayor. Sonia Sotomayor, was the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice in the United States and has made significant legal decisions while promoting diversity in the judiciary branch.
  • Our September character trait is commitment. Commitment is doing something and agreeing to work hard at it. Commitment is doing something that can make you stronger and helps you overcome challenges. You should try to always stay committed even if it is not easy to.
  • Our yearbook team is currently working hard to create our yearbook, and they are now available to preorder! You can purchase a yearbook for $40. The price will increase, so buy them now! Fill out the order form and take the completed form and payment to the student store. All purchases must be made in the student store or on the Ustach Webstore. 
  • Woodworking club will meet tomorrow. You do NOT need to be in woodshop class to take part. Stop by classroom 96 or email Mr. Fox for more information.
  • The Ustach Book Club will meet tomorrow after school in Room 71 from 3:15 to 4
  • Fall Festival on Friday come out and purchase some pumpkin from our Pumpkin Patch donated by our very own 8th grader Zia Martinez and his family! Thank you Zia!
  • Attention all Kodiaks! We will have our Kodiak Ticket Drawing on the stage today during lunch. Hope to see you there! Come out for music and games! 
  • Teachers please check your email for the Poster Voting Document and push it out today during 8th period please. We have some amazing posters once again from some extremely talented Kodiaks! 
  • Today is the last day to turn in your Honor Society forms to Mrs. Dean and your CJSF forms to Mrs. Rutishauser!  Look for your Kodiak Time invite for tomorrow!
  • Guess what Kodiaks? There are some exciting new opportunities to be involved in some after school Academy Classes! All of the classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday after school for one hour, and there are limited spaces open for each class. Listen up to hear the different options and which teacher to get a permission slip from: 
    • Arts and Crafts Academy! See Mrs. Cogdill in Room 97
    • Woodworking Academy! See Mr. Fox in Room 96
    • Board Games! See Mrs. Hernandez in Room 99
    • Zen Origami for 6th graders only! See Ms. Allen in Room 86.

 

Athletic News:

  • 7th and 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Game today @ Salida. Games starts at 345pm.
  • 6th Grade Girls Volleyball Game today @ Cardozo
  • Flag football game @ Prescott. 3:30 start.
  • Congratulations to Ustach Soccer’s victory over El Portal yesterday (4-2). Goals scored by Lindsy Diaz, Armando Nunes, and Nick Cantero.
  • Soccer practice after school 3:30-5:30.
  • Cross country runners listen up!  We have a LEAGUE MEET TODAY after school!  THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE TO THE MEET SCHEDULE THAT WAS OUT OF OUR CONTROL…PLEASE COME BY MRS. DEAN’S ROOM ASAP AND GET THE INFORMATION!  We will have a cool down practice tomorrow morning.  

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

  • Today’s Hispanic Highlight will focus on Pablo Picasso. Pablo Picasso, was a renowned Spanish painter during the 20th century. He co-founded the Cubist movement and left an impactful mark on the world of art with his innovative and influential works.
  • Woodworking club will meet today and Thursday this week. You do NOT need to be in woodshop class to take part. Stop by classroom 96 or email Mr. Fox for more information.
  • The Ustach Book Club will meet Thursday after school in Room 71 from 3:15 to 4:00
  • Fall Festival this Friday come out and get some delicious food like Quesabirrias, Burgers and Loaded Fries, Lumpia, Chicken Teriyaki Plates, Mexican Food, Cotton Candy, Boba Tea, Mini Donuts, Shaved Ice, Aguas, Lemonade, and Kettle Corn!
  • Attention all Kodiaks! Tomorrow will be our second Kodiak Ticket drawing of the year! Be sure to turn in your Kodiak tickets to the correct box in the back office.
  • Tomorrow is the last day to turn in your Honor Society forms to Mrs. Dean and your CJSF forms to Mrs. Rutishauser!  Look for your Kodiak Time invite for this Thursday!
  • If you didn’t make it to the colorguard tryouts last night, you still have an opportunity to come check it out on Friday, Sept 29 and Monday, Oct 2.  See Ms. Harris in the band room if you have any questions.
  • Guess what Kodiaks? There are some exciting new opportunities to be involved in some after school Academy Classes! Listen up to hear the different options to get involved! 
    • Ustach is now offering a Zen Origami Academy Class for 6th graders after school on Tuesday  and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 in Room 86. Students who are interested need to stop by Ms. Allen’s class, room 86, today to get an application. Space is limited and seats are filling up!
    • Do you like playing board games? Ustach is offering a Board Game Academy Class after school! It will be held from 3:15 to 4:15 on Tuesday afternoons. There is a limited number of openings, so if you are interested please come to Room 99 today to get an application from Mrs. Hernandez! 
    • Ustach will also be offering a Woodworking Academy Class after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays! The Woodworking Academy Class will be from 3:30 to 4:30 in room 96 and has limited openings. Interested students should speak with Mr. Fox A.S.A.P. Applications are available today in room 96 so don’t be late!!!
    • In addition, Ustach will also be offering an Art & Crafts Academy Class after school on Tuesday  and Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 in Room 97. Students who are interested need to stop by Mrs. Cogdill’s class, room 97, today to get an application. Space is limited!


 

Athletic News:

  • 7th and 8th Grade Girls Girls Volleyball Game today @ Savage.  Game starts at 345pm.
  • 6th Grade Girls Volleyball Practice today in the gym from 330-530pm
  • Flag football game @ Savage. 3:45 start. 
  • Soccer game @ Ustach. Game starts around 4 pm.
  • Great work today cross country runners!  We have a LEAGUE MEET TOMORROW after school!  THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE TO THE MEET SCHEDULE THAT WAS OUT OF OUR CONTROL…PLEASE COME BY MRS. DEAN’S ROOM ASAP AND GET THE INFORMATION!  

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 

  • In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, we will highlight prominent figures who have made an impact on the world. Today we will highlight Roberto Clemente. Roberto Clemente, was a Puerto Rican baseball legend. Not only did he excel on the baseball field but he also dedicated himself to humanitarian efforts, ultimately losing his life in a plane crash while delivering aid to Nicaragua in 1972. He was voted into the Major League Baseball hall of fame in 1973.
  • Colorguard tryouts are today from 5-8pm in the gym. Bring your paperwork with you. See Ms Harris in the bandroom if you have questions. 
  • Woodworking club will meet Tuesday and Thursday this week. You do NOT need to be in woodshop class to take part. Stop by classroom 96 or email Mr. Fox for more information.
  • The Ustach Book Club will meet Thursday after school in Room 71 from 3:15 to 4:00.
  • This week is Early Release for all 6th Graders.
  • Fall Festival is this Friday! Bring cash and come out to play some carnival games and win prizes!  
  • Guess what Kodiaks? There are some exciting new opportunities to be involved in some after school Academy Classes! Listen up to hear the different options to get involved! 
  • Do you like playing board games? Ustach is offering a Board Game Academy Class after school! It will be held from 3:15 to 4:15 on Tuesday afternoons. There is a limited number of openings, so if you are interested please come to Room 99 today to get an application from Mrs. Hernandez! 
  • Ustach will also be offering a Woodworking Academy Class after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays! The Woodworking Academy Class will be from 3:30 to 4:30 in room 96 and has limited openings. Interested students should speak with Mr. Fox A.S.A.P. Applications are available today in room 96 so don’t be late!!!
  • In addition, Ustach will also be offering an Art & Crafts Academy Class after school on Tuesday  and Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 in Room 97. Students who are interested need to stop by Mrs. Cogdill’s class, room 97, today to get an application. Space is limited!

 

Athletic News:

  • 7th and 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Practice Today in the gym. 
  • 7th Grade Girls from 345-515pm.
  • 8th Grade Girls from 515-645pm.
  • NO PRACTICE today for 6th Grade Girls Volleyball