Thorne Bay School

Come cheer on our Wolverine Basketball team Wednesday at 6pm. See you in the stands!

We love our Wolverine Wrestlers!

SISD has deployed a new Gym camera system that will live stream any sports games we play in the gym. There are buttons on both the District website and the Thorne Bay School website that say Live Games. The link that it will take you to is https://fan.hudl.com/sisdtnb

Sports Fans, We have had another change to the basketball schedule on January 26-27 games with Kake. The game on Friday, Jan 26th, will start at 3:00 pm, and on Saturday, the 27th, the tipoff will be at 2:00 pm. This change is due to a basketball officials' shortage on POW and is made to accommodate other games on those evenings. Please share this schedule change with others. See the attached basketball schedule. Warm Regards, Rod Morrison

Alert: The bus route is canceled for Tuesday Nov. 21, 2023. There is water over the roadway between 4.5- 5mile. School will remain open but any of the bus passengers will receive an excused absence. Stay safe and Happy Thanksgiving

Robert Houck will host an organizational meeting Wednesday, 5pm at the Gym. We're looking forward to an excellent season. Feel free to call or email me if you'd like to come but cannot do so. If calling, please use my cell, 907-401-4120. Mr. Freeman 907-401-4120

Thorne Bay School Wolverines are proud to host the basketball tournaments this weekend. The Brackets are up!

A big shout out to Everett Cook for designing a new Wolverine banner!

The school's landlines aren't working consistently. If you need to reach the office, please contact either Amy or myself on our work cell phones. The numbers are as follows: Amy Jennings, Front Office: 907-205-7026 Nate Freeman, Principal: 907-401-4120 Parents, please know you are welcome to call me anytime with questions and concerns. I'm available after normal work hours if it's urgent.

The weather has shifted and we're staying open for all who have arrived and can arrive. Many apologies for the confusion this morning.

School Closed School is closed today due to weather. Please be safe.

Join Us for the Southeast Island School District Strategic Planning! Dear SISD Stakeholder, I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to invite you to participate in the Southeast Island School District Strategic Planning process. Your input and expertise are highly valued, and your insights will be instrumental in shaping the future of our district. Date: October 5-6, 2023 Time: October 5: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; October 6: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: POW Vocational Technical Educational Center in Klawock This strategic planning session will chart the course for our district's next growth and development phase. As a stakeholder, your unique perspective will help in defining our priorities, setting goals, and identifying the strategies needed. The agenda for the session will cover: Introduction and Welcome A long-term vision Concentration of effort through a focused mission supporting the vision Goal Setting and Prioritization Action Planning and Implementation Strategies Feedback and Open Discussion Ultimately, the goal is to enable SISD to help students to flourish. Please come prepared with thoughts, ideas, or concerns about the district's future. Your active participation will help us create a robust and inclusive plan that reflects the aspirations and needs of our community. Should you have any questions or require additional information before the session, please contact Chris Page Haufe at cpage@sisd.org or (907) 401-3126. We look forward to your presence and meaningful contributions at this crucial planning event. Together, we will shape a brighter future for the Southeast Island School District. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our community. Warm regards, Rod Morrison Superintendent

Happy Friday folks. One suggestion at the ASC meeting this week is to use subject lines that immediately let people know if there's a school threat. In response, I have created a list of Communication Codes -- subject lines that can help you decide how urgent or relevant each message might be for you. The attached picture identifies the Code words and what each word is associated with. Please let me know if you have any difficulty seeing the picture. Have a great weekend!

Correction on the start time for Wolverine Wakeup tomorrow. We have an 8am start.

Hi folks. It's been quite a day. At 7am tomorrow morning there will be a school "Wolverine Wakeup" meeting and a debrief about today's events. It was a bit of a shakeup for some of our students so it's important to allow them to ask questions and talk about it.They need all of us to transparent, honest, and compassionate. We would love to have you attend Wolverine Wakeup before the start of classes. See you at 8am!

September 19, 2023 Dear [Parent/Guardian], We invite you to join us for a debrief session alongside your student to review the recent "bomb threat" and evacuation at all Southeast Island Schools today. Date: September 20, 2023 Time: Start of School Location: Your students' school site This debrief session is an essential opportunity for us to talk about the evacuation procedure and address any questions or concerns you or your student may have. We value your feedback, and your insights will help us further refine our emergency response protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff. We sincerely hope you can join us for this critical discussion. Your participation is invaluable to us. Kind regards, Rod Morrison Superintendent Southeast Island School District

September 19, 2023 Good afternoon, SISD Staff and Families, We are pleased to inform you that after a thorough investigation and necessary precautions, we have determined that it is safe for all students and staff to return to school on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Today, multiple school districts across Alaska, including the Southeast Island School District, received a bomb threat via email. This email has been reported to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. We chose to evacuate all of our schools as a precautionary measure, and we want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our students and school community are our top priorities. At this time, the threat is broad in nature and lacks specific information. We understand that you may have concerns or questions regarding the situation. Rest assured, we have taken every necessary step to ensure that all safety protocols have been enforced. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this process. Your support has been invaluable in allowing us to prioritize the safety of our students and school community. If you have any specific concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the principal of your school (Nate Freeman for Thorne Bay School and Shaine Nixon for all other schools) or me. We are here to address any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to welcoming all students and staff back to SISD on Wednesday, September 20th. Together, we will continue to create a safe and nurturing environment for learning and growth. Thank you for your continued trust and support. Warm regards, Rod Morrison Superintendent

Hi folks. TBS is reopening tomorrow on schedule. Fundraiser dinner is at 5:30 and ASC meeting at 6pm. We're looking forward to seeing everyone!

Hi folks. we're getting a lot of phone calls and please rest assured all students are either awaiting pickup at Bay Chalet or are in the bus to South End. We appreciate your natural concerns and will send more information later. All students are out of the building and safe.

Hi folks. The ASC will be meeting this Wednesday the 20th. Fundraiser dinner for the Cross Country team at 5:30. Meeting starts at 6pm. Come one, Come all!