Larson Elementary
News You Can Use for February 12, 2024
A Message from our Principal...
Happy February Larson Families! It’s hard to believe that we are already in the middle of the third quarter of the school year. Students have been working extremely hard since the holiday break and we are seeing exciting gains in our students reading and math scores compared to the start of the year. We look forward to seeing continued improvement as the year progresses.
Parent Teacher conferences will take place on Monday, February 19th. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please reach out to your child’s teacher or the front office.
We are always looking for parent volunteers and substitutes to work at Larson. If you are interested, please call or stop by the office for the required paperwork.
We appreciate all that you do for our Larson Eagles!
Matt LaHue
Principal Larson Elementary
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
907-352-2300
Spring Break is Near!
Spring break begins on Thursday, March 7th and ends on Monday, March 18th. We will see you back at school on Tuesday, March 19th (please see below for late start information). Spring break is extended this year so that families can get out and enjoy the 2024 Arctic Winter Games being held March 10th - 16th. Visit the link below for more information about the Arctic Winter Games. Have a great break!
Title I Report Card to the Public
Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s):
Recently the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) released the 2022-2023 Report Cards to the Public for each school district and school in Alaska. These Report Cards present information about performance for the 2022-2023 school year. During this second administration of The Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) assessment, students in grades 3-9 were assessed in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 took the Alaska Science Assessment.
Portions of the Report Card pertaining to Accountability will be delayed until May 2024 as DEED is working to revise the cut scores that determine what achievement levels students will receive. Once the new cut scores are accepted, the calculations will be completed.
To view our 2022-2023 School or District Report Card to the Public, go https://education.alaska.gov/compass/Report/2022-2023/33/330430#overview. This user-friendly website aims to provide families with clear, common information about all public schools and districts in our State. These Report Cards to the public contain data and information about academics, school environment, teacher quality, and more. If you are unable to access the Report Card to the Public online, please contact our school.
We know that the Report Card to the Public is just one of many ways you will engage with us at Larson Elementary. We look forward to sharing our school’s successes with you and working together to make our school better every day.
We hope you will closely follow your student’s academic progress and work with his or her teacher(s) to help ensure academic success. Working together as a team, we can improve not only how well our students are performing individually, but how our school and district is performing as a whole. There is nothing more important to administrators and teachers at Larson than ensuring that students are ready for the next step in their academic career. We look forward to partnering with you.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our School or District Report Card to the Public, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 907-352-2300.
Sincerely,
Matthew LaHue
Principal
Texas Roadhouse Rolls Fundraiser is Back!
Get these delicious rolls just in time for Easter! The Texas Roadhouse Rolls fundraiser proceeds will benefit the Larson ASPIRE Preschool and RISE programs. A dozen rolls
costs $10.00 and comes with one container of the delicious cinnamon-honey butter. Additional containers of honey butter are $2.00. Payment can be via cash, check, or SchoolPay*. The fundraiser also includes Texas Roadhouse gift cards in increments of $25, $50, or $100. Rolls will be frozen and come with cooking instructions.
All money and order forms will be due to your student’s homeroom teacher (or front office) by March 1st. Please make checks payable to Larson Elementary.
*SchoolPay option is 1 dozen rolls + 1 butter as a set for $10. Unlimited quantity.
Pick UP! Rolls will be available for pick-up on Thursday March 21st and Friday March 22nd from 4:15 PM-6:15 PM in the Larson bus loop.
If you have questions, please email Melisse Wise at Melisse.Wise@matsuk12.us. Thank you for your support!
Yearbook Pre-Sale is Happening NOW!
A Big Congratulations to Battle of the Books Participants!
Math Derby on January 20th!
The Larson Elementary Mathletes took part in the district Math Derby on Saturday, January 20th. Our Mathletes worked exceptionally hard and did a great job! Sawyer L. tied for an individual medal for 5th grade. Way to go, Sawyer! Thank you, Miss Lamont, for all of your hard work and dedication to the Larson Math Club!
Spelling Bee Excitement!
The Larson Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, February 7th. The top spellers from grades 3-5 participated. A BIG congratulations to first place spelling champion, Eleanore D. (5th grade). Sawyer L. (5th grade) placed second, Isabella S. (5th grade) placed third and Noah B. (4th Grade) placed 4th. Can you spell V-I-C-T-O-R-I-O-U-S? Great job!
We would like to thank Mrs. Pitney for organizing the Spelling Bee and also thank Miss Christine, Mr. Jason, and Miss Sarah for judging!
Good Luck to our JNYO Team!
The Junior Native Youth Olympic (JNYO) District Meets are being held on Friday, February 16th and
Saturday, February 17th at Houston High School. Athletes will be competing in the Alaskan High Kick, Eskimo Stick Pull, Scissor Broad Jump, and One-Foot High Kick.
The JNYO State Meets will be held in Anchorage at the UAA Sports Center on the following dates:
- February 23rd - 5th Grade JNYO State Meet
- February 24th - 3rd/4th Grade JNYO State Meet
- February 25th - 1st/2nd Grade JNYO State Meet
Good luck to all of our athletes! Please email Coach Jayme Gueco at jayme.gueco@matsuk12.us with any questions.
4th Grade NAEP Testing!
On Thursday, February 22, 2024, some Larson Elementary 4th grade students have been selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The selection was random and determined by NAEP and letters were sent home to parents.
It is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. NAEP is different from our state assessments because it is a common measure of achievement across the country. The results are released as The Nation’s Report Card.
