Paw Print Press 2.0

We are so glad to see all the students back from Winter Break! Teachers worked this week reestablishing routines and reviewing classroom expectations. Students have been enjoying skating at recess. Thank you to the volunteers who have been coming in to help our younger members of the wolf pack tie their skates. We are so grateful to our PTA for funding the rink maintenance so our school and larger community can enjoy outdoor skating. Please read below for information coming up for our school in the coming months. The next edition of Paw Print Press will come out on February 1st.

Do you enjoy working with children? Join the Rogers Park Running Wolves. We are looking to fill the following teacher assistant positions here at Rogers Park:

HG Kindergarten Teacher Assistant - Job#15903

Kindergarten Teacher Assistant - Job# 16102

Special Education Paraprofessional - Job# 15975

Special Education Paraprofessional - Job# 15568

Come be a part of a great team. Please click here to apply.

On Friday night, January 19th, PTA will be hosting our first Family Skate Night of the year! Please join us for a night of skating, music, and family fun! Kaladi Brothers will be donating hot cocoa and coffee. Students who would like to use their skates checked out from the school will please need to bring them home Friday afternoon as we will not have access to the building/classrooms. Looking forward to seeing you then!

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal program that offers financial relief for internet services to eligible households. Eligibility is determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the criteria they have determined. Both ACS and GCI are participating in this program. ASD has created guidance on the application process along with links to both local internet providers who are participating. ASD does not control the decision of eligibility from the FCC or the participating internet service providers.

Dear Families - Our Kids Heart Challenge program is kicking off on January 17th. We are proud to support the American Association! Students will learn how to keep their hearts happy and healthy through physical and mental wellbeing, while helping others with special hearts by raising lifesaving donations. Our goal is to have 100% of our school families join the team and learn Hands Only CPR through Finn’s Mission. Don’t wait, get started TODAY! Students who join the team early will get recognized at our kick-off Assembly!

1. REGISTER at www.heart.org/schools or download the Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android
2. COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and how you can help kids with special hearts!

The Class that has the most students registered online will earn EXTRA RECESS and get two bonus mystery gifts for every student in their class, and the classroom teacher will get a $25 Amazon gift card to use towards classroom resources.

Click here for a virtual letter to meet the Heart Heroes and see the cool thank-you gifts your student can earn! Be sure to talk with your student about their favorite Heart Hero and heart healthy message.

Thank you for supporting our school and this lifesaving program!

Dear Parents of 4th Grade Students,

Rogers Park Elementary will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. NAEP is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department of Education. NAEP is different from our state assessments because it is a common measure of achievement across the country. The results are released asThe Nation's Report Card, which provides information about student achievement to educators, parents/guardians, policymakers, and the public.

Selected students will take a mathematics or reading assessment. In addition to subject-area questions, students voluntarily complete NAEP survey questions. These questions provide valuable information about participating students' educational experiences and opportunities to learn both in and outside of the classroom. Additionally, American Indian and Alaska Native(AI/AN) students will be included in the National Indian Education Study (NIES). NIES describes the condition of education forAI/AN students in the United States. More information about NAEP survey questions is available athttps://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/parents under the section "What Questions Are on the Test?"

The assessment takes about 120 minutes for most students, which includes transition time, directions, and completion of survey questions.The information collected is used for statistical purposes only. Your child's grades will not be affected. Students may be excused for any reason, are not required to complete the assessment, and may skip any question. Teachers will send home letters to families of selected students next week.

While the assessment is voluntary, NAEP depends on student participation to help policymakers improve education.However, if you do not want your child to participate, please notify me in writing by Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

There is no need to study in preparation for NAEP, but please encourage your child to do their best. Contact Mary Wood at (907)742-4800 or at wood_mary@asdk12.org if you have any questions. We are excited that our school is participating in NAEP. We know that Rogers Park Elementary's students will show what our nation's students know and can do.

Jan 1-31 School Board Appreciation Month

Jan 8 1st Day Back after Winter Break (Qtr 3)

Jan 15 (M) *no school* MLK Jr. Day

Jan 18 *6:00pm - 7:30pm* PTA Meeting (Library/Zoom)

Jan 19 *6:00pm - 8:00pm* PTA Family Skate Night (Rink/bus loop entryway)

Jan 22-26 Great Kindness Week

Rogers Park Elementary

1400 East Northern Lights Boulevard

Anchorage, AK 99508

907-742-4800

http://www.asdk12.org/rogerspark