Parent Advisory Committee: Your connection to community, fun, and where great ideas are born! Join us!
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is your opportunity to have a voice in IDEA. They meet monthly for 1 to 1.5 hours. You can visit in person or via TEAMS or follow the thread posted in the PAC’s Facebook group. The PAC is unique to IDEA and provides a great opportunity to impact the IDEA program’s growth while offering a community that is encouraging!
Yes You Can meetings from 2:30 to 3:00 and PAC meetings from 3:00 to 4:00 are typically on the 1st Tuesday of the month. This month, they will meet on the 2nd Tuesday as the office is closed on the 1st Tuesday for In-Service. In-person meetings at the Anchorage Office have chocolate! See you there!
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August – Yes You Can – Organizing for your homeschool! – Please plan to join us!
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Gr 6 & Up – Math Support
Gr 6 & Up – Math Support
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
10/02/2024
Gr 6 & Up – Wednesday Math Support begins Sept 4th and is available on most Wednesdays throughout the year from 11AM to Noon. Contact Teacher Scott Gingrich offers help and has fun challenges for the group while parents listen in. (More details TBA).
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Ages 9 & Up Running Club
Ages 9 & Up Running Club
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
10/03/2024
IDEA Running Club
IDEA Running Club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mostly this helps to get in condition for Tuesday Night Races that begin 9/10. We continue on Thursdays as long as weather permits until Thursday, 10/17. IDEA Running Club Tuesday 8/27 and 9/3 Thursday 8/29 thru 10/17
If you missed the information meeting and would like to find out more about the Academic Decathlon, preview their meetings and talk about joining, please contact the leaders listed in the information linked above
Gr. 6-8 Pentathlon Study Group
Gr. 6-8 Pentathlon Study Group
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
10/04/2024
Academic Pentathlon Study Group meeting.
Join a Study Group for discussion, hands on activities, and games. Learn new study skills.
Thank you for your patience! Fairy Tale Hands-On STEM Workshops have been rescheduled for October 15th and November 12th! Start time will be 10:30 AM for these morning workshops.
Anchorage AK College and Career Fair – This is a community event.
More details and student sign up – See UAA website!
Gr 6 & Up – Math Support
Gr 6 & Up – Math Support
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
10/09/2024
Gr 6 & Up – Wednesday Math Support begins Sept 4th and is available on most Wednesdays throughout the year from 11AM to Noon. Contact Teacher Scott Gingrich offers help and has fun challenges for the group while parents listen in. (More details TBA).
K-12 French Conversations w/Sarah
K-12 French Conversations w/Sarah
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
10/09/2024
With the move, we have moved the beginning date French Conversations to October 9th and ending on November 20th for the fall session! IDEA Mom, Sarah, has taught French in classes and workshops. Bring the family to this event that allows the family to practice French with games and activities. Sarah’s children are learning as well!
There will be no charge however she is limiting this to 20 learners. Mom or Dad (or both) will join in practicing the language and looking at effective and enjoyable techniques and strategies for including French in their home.
With the Anchorage Office move, we are moving the start of Chess Club to October 9th. Save time on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30! – All ages – Begins October 9th! Chess Club will meet on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30
Thank you for your patience! Fairy Tale Hands-On STEM Workshops have been rescheduled for October 15th and November 12th! Start time will be 10:30 AM for these morning workshops.
Originally planned for Sept 18th, this workshop series has been moved to 10/9/24. The IDEA Region A PAC has invested in the Love and Logic Tapes and invites parents to join us on Wednesday nights to explore, laugh and learn new strategies for parenting. Avoid the chaos and handle challenges with more ease. This is so much fun! Please save the dates and plan to sign up as soon as sign up is available!!!
More details to be posted here, on the family side of the IDEA website, in the PAC Facebook group and in the IDEA Monday emails!
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Anchorage College & Career Fair
Anchorage College & Career Fair
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
10/09/2024
Anchorage AK College and Career Fair – This is a community event.
More details and student sign up – See UAA website!
Gr 6 & Up - Math Support
Gr 6 & Up - Math Support
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
10/09/2024
Gr 6 & Up – Wednesday Math Support begins Sept 4th and is available on most Wednesdays throughout the year from 11AM to Noon. Contact Teacher Scott Gingrich offers help and has fun challenges for the group while parents listen in. (More details TBA).
K-12 French Conversations w/Sarah
K-12 French Conversations w/Sarah
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
10/09/2024
With the move, we have moved the beginning date French Conversations to October 9th and ending on November 20th for the fall session! IDEA Mom, Sarah, has taught French in classes and workshops. Bring the family to this event that allows the family to practice French with games and activities. Sarah’s children are learning as well!
There will be no charge however she is limiting this to 20 learners. Mom or Dad (or both) will join in practicing the language and looking at effective and enjoyable techniques and strategies for including French in their home.
With the Anchorage Office move, we are moving the start of Chess Club to October 9th. Save time on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30! – All ages – Begins October 9th! Chess Club will meet on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30
Thank you for your patience! Fairy Tale Hands-On STEM Workshops have been rescheduled for October 15th and November 12th! Start time will be 10:30 AM for these morning workshops.
Originally planned for Sept 18th, this workshop series has been moved to 10/9/24. The IDEA Region A PAC has invested in the Love and Logic Tapes and invites parents to join us on Wednesday nights to explore, laugh and learn new strategies for parenting. Avoid the chaos and handle challenges with more ease. This is so much fun! Please save the dates and plan to sign up as soon as sign up is available!!!
More details to be posted here, on the family side of the IDEA website, in the PAC Facebook group and in the IDEA Monday emails!
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Ages 9 & Up Running Club
Ages 9 & Up Running Club
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
10/10/2024
IDEA Running Club
IDEA Running Club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mostly this helps to get in condition for Tuesday Night Races that begin 9/10. We continue on Thursdays as long as weather permits until Thursday, 10/17. IDEA Running Club Tuesday 8/27 and 9/3 Thursday 8/29 thru 10/17
If you missed the information meeting and would like to find out more about the Academic Decathlon, preview their meetings and talk about joining, please contact the leaders listed in the information linked above
Gr. 6-8 Pentathlon Study Group
Gr. 6-8 Pentathlon Study Group
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
10/11/2024
Academic Pentathlon Study Group meeting.
Join a Study Group for discussion, hands on activities, and games. Learn new study skills.
Gr 6 & Up – Wednesday Math Support begins Sept 4th and is available on most Wednesdays throughout the year from 11AM to Noon. Contact Teacher Scott Gingrich offers help and has fun challenges for the group while parents listen in. (More details TBA).
K-12 French Conversations w/Sarah
K-12 French Conversations w/Sarah
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
10/16/2024
With the move, we have moved the beginning date French Conversations to October 9th and ending on November 20th for the fall session! IDEA Mom, Sarah, has taught French in classes and workshops. Bring the family to this event that allows the family to practice French with games and activities. Sarah’s children are learning as well!
There will be no charge however she is limiting this to 20 learners. Mom or Dad (or both) will join in practicing the language and looking at effective and enjoyable techniques and strategies for including French in their home.
With the Anchorage Office move, we are moving the start of Chess Club to October 9th. Save time on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30! – All ages – Begins October 9th! Chess Club will meet on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30
Originally planned for Sept 18th, this workshop series has been moved to 10/9/24. The IDEA Region A PAC has invested in the Love and Logic Tapes and invites parents to join us on Wednesday nights to explore, laugh and learn new strategies for parenting. Avoid the chaos and handle challenges with more ease. This is so much fun! Please save the dates and plan to sign up as soon as sign up is available!!!
More details to be posted here, on the family side of the IDEA website, in the PAC Facebook group and in the IDEA Monday emails!
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High School: Virtual Workshop Big IDEA w High School Specialist
High School: Virtual Workshop Big IDEA w High School Specialist
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
10/17/2024
Did you miss visiting with our high School Specialist in Anchorage. Here’s another chance! Sign up for a virtual workshop.
IDEA Running Club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mostly this helps to get in condition for Tuesday Night Races that begin 9/10. We continue on Thursdays as long as weather permits until Thursday, 10/17. IDEA Running Club Tuesday 8/27 and 9/3 Thursday 8/29 thru 10/17
If you missed the information meeting and would like to find out more about the Academic Decathlon, preview their meetings and talk about joining, please contact the leaders listed in the information linked above
Gr. 6-8 Pentathlon Study Group
Gr. 6-8 Pentathlon Study Group
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
10/18/2024
Academic Pentathlon Study Group meeting.
Join a Study Group for discussion, hands on activities, and games. Learn new study skills.
Thank you for your patience! Fairy Tale Hands-On STEM Workshops have been rescheduled for October 15th and November 12th! Start time will be 10:30 AM for these morning workshops.
Gr 6 & Up – Wednesday Math Support begins Sept 4th and is available on most Wednesdays throughout the year from 11AM to Noon. Contact Teacher Scott Gingrich offers help and has fun challenges for the group while parents listen in. (More details TBA).
K-12 French Conversations w/Sarah
K-12 French Conversations w/Sarah
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
10/23/2024
With the move, we have moved the beginning date French Conversations to October 9th and ending on November 20th for the fall session! IDEA Mom, Sarah, has taught French in classes and workshops. Bring the family to this event that allows the family to practice French with games and activities. Sarah’s children are learning as well!
There will be no charge however she is limiting this to 20 learners. Mom or Dad (or both) will join in practicing the language and looking at effective and enjoyable techniques and strategies for including French in their home.
With the Anchorage Office move, we are moving the start of Chess Club to October 9th. Save time on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30! – All ages – Begins October 9th! Chess Club will meet on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30
Thank you for your patience! Fairy Tale Hands-On STEM Workshops have been rescheduled for October 15th and November 12th! Start time will be 10:30 AM for these morning workshops.
Originally planned for Sept 18th, this workshop series has been moved to 10/9/24. The IDEA Region A PAC has invested in the Love and Logic Tapes and invites parents to join us on Wednesday nights to explore, laugh and learn new strategies for parenting. Avoid the chaos and handle challenges with more ease. This is so much fun! Please save the dates and plan to sign up as soon as sign up is available!!!
More details to be posted here, on the family side of the IDEA website, in the PAC Facebook group and in the IDEA Monday emails!
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Gr. 10/11 PSAT/NMSQT Pre-Registration Required
Gr. 10/11 PSAT/NMSQT Pre-Registration Required
8:30 AM-1:00 PM
10/23/2024
The Grade 10/11 PSAT/NMSQT will be given at the IDEA Anchorage Office – 670 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 110
Gr 6 & Up – Wednesday Math Support begins Sept 4th and is available on most Wednesdays throughout the year from 11AM to Noon. Contact Teacher Scott Gingrich offers help and has fun challenges for the group while parents listen in. (More details TBA).
K-12 French Conversations w/Sarah
K-12 French Conversations w/Sarah
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
10/23/2024
With the move, we have moved the beginning date French Conversations to October 9th and ending on November 20th for the fall session! IDEA Mom, Sarah, has taught French in classes and workshops. Bring the family to this event that allows the family to practice French with games and activities. Sarah’s children are learning as well!
There will be no charge however she is limiting this to 20 learners. Mom or Dad (or both) will join in practicing the language and looking at effective and enjoyable techniques and strategies for including French in their home.
With the Anchorage Office move, we are moving the start of Chess Club to October 9th. Save time on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30! – All ages – Begins October 9th! Chess Club will meet on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30
Thank you for your patience! Fairy Tale Hands-On STEM Workshops have been rescheduled for October 15th and November 12th! Start time will be 10:30 AM for these morning workshops.
Originally planned for Sept 18th, this workshop series has been moved to 10/9/24. The IDEA Region A PAC has invested in the Love and Logic Tapes and invites parents to join us on Wednesday nights to explore, laugh and learn new strategies for parenting. Avoid the chaos and handle challenges with more ease. This is so much fun! Please save the dates and plan to sign up as soon as sign up is available!!!
More details to be posted here, on the family side of the IDEA website, in the PAC Facebook group and in the IDEA Monday emails!
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K-6 Perler Bead Club
K-6 Perler Bead Club
9:30 AM-10:30 AM
10/25/2024
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM to work on perler bead projects!
If you missed the information meeting and would like to find out more about the Academic Decathlon, preview their meetings and talk about joining, please contact the leaders listed in the information linked above
Gr. 6-8 Pentathlon Study Group
Gr. 6-8 Pentathlon Study Group
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
10/25/2024
Academic Pentathlon Study Group meeting.
Join a Study Group for discussion, hands on activities, and games. Learn new study skills.
Gr 6 & Up – Wednesday Math Support begins Sept 4th and is available on most Wednesdays throughout the year from 11AM to Noon. Contact Teacher Scott Gingrich offers help and has fun challenges for the group while parents listen in. (More details TBA).
K-12 French Conversations w/Sarah
K-12 French Conversations w/Sarah
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
10/30/2024
With the move, we have moved the beginning date French Conversations to October 9th and ending on November 20th for the fall session! IDEA Mom, Sarah, has taught French in classes and workshops. Bring the family to this event that allows the family to practice French with games and activities. Sarah’s children are learning as well!
There will be no charge however she is limiting this to 20 learners. Mom or Dad (or both) will join in practicing the language and looking at effective and enjoyable techniques and strategies for including French in their home.
With the Anchorage Office move, we are moving the start of Chess Club to October 9th. Save time on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30! – All ages – Begins October 9th! Chess Club will meet on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30
Originally planned for Sept 18th, this workshop series has been moved to 10/9/24. The IDEA Region A PAC has invested in the Love and Logic Tapes and invites parents to join us on Wednesday nights to explore, laugh and learn new strategies for parenting. Avoid the chaos and handle challenges with more ease. This is so much fun! Please save the dates and plan to sign up as soon as sign up is available!!!
More details to be posted here, on the family side of the IDEA website, in the PAC Facebook group and in the IDEA Monday emails!
