3-School Newsletter

Covid-19 Close Contact Students

The school district has new rules so kids who become close contacts can remain in school following these 3 requirements:

1. Be symptom free and monitor Covid symptoms for 14 days.

2. Wear a mask for 14 days.

3. Test with antigen tests or molecular tests. The start of testing is done when a student is notified and again 5-7 days later. The tests can be done at school with parent/guardian permission. If the student has been positive with Covid-19 in the last 90 days and is symptom free, testing is not recommended.

At home Covid test kits are the antigen tests. The at home Covid tests require tests on day 1 and then 36-48 hrs later. Those are being widely sold in pharmacies and major stores now. The district is accepting antigen tests now. Our winter break is around the corner and in time for a much needed break for us all to play and just chill. Many of you will be gathering with friends and family. Perhaps flying internationally or domestically (lucky you). These at home covid tests can be very useful if you have any concerns.

Happy Holidays!!

Nurse Yoly

Holiday Swags - Thank you to everyone who purchased a Christmas swag! The students had so much fun decorating them and were very proud of their work. Thanks to our generous community, another successful fundraiser is in the books.

Volunteers / Background Checks - If you wish to participate in any field trips such as skiing, you must complete the online application which includes consenting to a background check. This is an annual requirement. Navigate to this page to complete the application.

Holiday Break - December 20 through January 3. Back to school January 4.

Skiing - Dates for skiing are confirmed! February 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1, 15. Paperwork will be sent home soon.

There are currently two job opportunities at Moose Pass School.

The first opportunity is a 2 hr. per day Food Service Manager Position and the second is a 4 hr. per day Custodial position.

There is the possibility of combining the two positions and having a 6 hr. per day position.

We are looking for positive, hardworking applicants who love working with kids and want to be a part of a fabulous team of educators and education support professionals.

Apply today, or share these links with somebody you think would be interested in these opportunities.

If you have any questions, call Susanna at Moose Pass School: 288-3183

https://www.applitrack.com/kpbsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff&subcategory=Food+Service&AppliTrackJobId=8174&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

https://www.applitrack.com/kpbsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff&subcategory=Custodian&AppliTrackJobId=8292&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

December 20-January 3: Winter Break, kids back in school on Tuesday, January 4

Thank you to all of our Hope parents and family who attended the Thanksgiving Luncheon, it was such a wonderful happy day for all of our Students and Staff, while sharing some laughter and good food. A special thank you to the hard working students and staff who came together to make it such an enjoyable get together. Our elementary school teacher, Mrs. Circe Schwentor, addressed the parents about the students' educational achievements, current work and some future goals for their education at closing of the event.

Employment Opportunity: We currently have a position for employment at the Hope School! This position is for a half time (.5) Reading Tutor (Title One) position. Please look for this position on our website at http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/.

Volunteers and Substitute Teachers: Hope School is always happy to have substitute teachers and volunteers. Opportunity is available for both positions currently. Please consider one or both positions and visit our website for more information https://www.applitrak.com/kpbsd/onlineapp/default.aspx.

Important Dates for the Month of December 2021:

December 14th at 4:00PM - PTO MEETING HOPE SCHOOL VIA ZOOM

December 21-January 3RD, 2022: NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK

January 4th, 2022: STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL

COVID POLICY: Covid information available on district web site https://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/content.aspx?id=42180

VACCINATION INFORMATION LINK: Free COVID-19 vaccinations are available for everyone age 5 and older. Find a location near you: https://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/epi/id/pages/covid-19/VaccineAppointments.aspx

Hope School Staff