3-School Newsletter
Cooper Landing, Hope, and Moose Pass Schools
January 8, 2024
Mark Your Calendar
Friday 1/12/24 - Early Release Day: Students released at 1:45, afternoon bus runs on 90 minute early schedule.
Friday 2/9/24 - Early Release Day: Students released at 1:45, afternoon bus runs on 90 minute early schedule.
Thursday 2/15/24 & Friday 2/16/24 - Student Led Conferences: No school for students. Watch newsletters for more information.
Note to Moose Pass Families: We have many Covid tests at the school. We just received notice that the expiration dates have been extended. If you would like some, feel free to stop by the school and pick them up.
Any questions or concerns?
Please reach out to our Principal, Mr. Doug Hayman: DHayman@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
or our school secretary Susanna Litwiniak: SLitwiniak@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Cooper Landing School Updates
SnowSchool
Sarah Schuh (aka Snowshoe Sarah), Education Programs Manager from KMTA National Heritage Area, will be working with grades K-3 each Tuesday afternoon during the month of January. She teaches basic snow science and hydrology, and does fun projects like making snowshoes out of tree branches. The kids enjoy her activities and we are excited to have her back this year.
Dates to Remember
- Friday, January 12 - Early Release - Students will be dismissed at 1:45
- Thursday, January 25, 5:00 - PAC Meeting followed by Title 1, Semester 2 Planning Meeting
- Friday, January 26 - Early Release - Students will be dismissed at 1:45
PAC Officers
We are in need of a PAC president, secretary, and treasurer. It sometimes becomes difficult to conduct the business of the PAC without officers. Please consider volunteering.
Substitutes
Cooper Landing School is in need of substitutes for all positions: teacher, instructional aide, special education aide, secretary, and custodian. If you are interested, please go to the KPBSD website to apply: https://kpbsd.org/departments/assistant-superintendent/instructional-services/hr/substitute-information/
Teacher substitutes need only to have a high school diploma or GED. A teaching certificate is not required.
Winter Gear
If anyone has any extra children's winter gloves, the school could use a few spares.
Please make sure your child has a warm jacket, hat, gloves, snow pants and boots. If it is convenient for you, and your child has extras, these things can be kept at the school. Please make sure to label each item with your child's name.
Community School Activities
Volleyball - Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Walking/Work-out - TBD
Tot Time - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
District Office has informed us that since there is no student contact for Community School activities, background checks are no longer needed unless you are issued a key to the school.
Field Trips
Parents who wish to accompany their child on field trips (whether or not you are driving a student other than your own), must complete a background check. To complete the process, please click here: https://kpbsd.org/departments/assistant-superintendent/instructional-services/hr/volunteer/
Winter Library Hours
Monday 1-3pm
Tuesday 3-5pm
Wednesday 1-3pm
Thursday 1-3pm
Friday 1-3pm
Saturday 11am-2pm
Donation Link
If you would like to make an online donation to our school with your credit card, here is a link: https://kpbsd.revtrak.net/k-12-schools/Cooper-Landing/cooper-landing-fundraiser/ Please note that a fee of 3.6% will be added to the total. Thank you for your support!
Hope School Happenings
New Upcoming Fun Opportunities
Game night - 1 hour
Adults in gym
Kids (K-5) board games in classroom
Movie/Craft night - 2 hours
Adults craft and visit
Kids (K-5) Movie
Thursday, January 18 Game night 6:00-7:00 Volleyball and board games
Thursday, January 25 Movie Night 6:00-8:00
Thursday, February 8 Game night 6:00-7:00
Tuesday, February 13 Movie night 6:00-8:00
Thursday, February 29 Game night 6:00-7:00
Important Dates:
January 12th: Early Release 2:00
January 15th: PTO meeting at 3:45
January 26th: Early Release 2:00
KMTA WINTER PROGAM FLYER
Please view the attached flyer provided to us by KMTA. There are many opportunities scheduled that would be of interest to families. Just click the attachment below for details.
ALASKA SCIENCE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
If your student was in grades 5, 8, or 10 last year and they took the Alaska Science Assessment, their results are available in the Test Results section of PowerSchool. Please reach out to Cindy McKibben if you have any questions.
LINKS AND INFORMATION
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 https://www.applitrack.com/kpbsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Volunteer+Screening+Process
Here is a link to your new school calendar for this school year.
Symptom-Free Protocol: https://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/content.aspx?id=42180