3-School Newsletter
Cooper Landing, Hope, and Moose Pass Schools
September 26, 2022
Would you like more information about your child’s development?
CHILD FIND Can Help!
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) provides free screening for children 3 through 5 years old (not yet in kindergarten)
Areas screened include: speech and language, learning and understanding, coordination and movement, social-emotional skills, self-helping skills (feeding, dressing, and toileting), vision or hearing.
Children already identified with disabilities should also be screened if not receiving special education services through the district.
Please visit https://kpbsd.org/free-developmental-vision-hearing-screenings-for-preschoolers/ for more information.
KPBSD News
Please read information about KPB and KPBSD Bond Proposal, also attached to the bottom of the newsletter.
!ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES!
Please complete the short survey attached to the bottom of this week’s newsletter. The survey is titled, 2022 Income Eligibility Survey. If our schools qualify, it means that we receive federal money to help offset some costs related to telecommunications, internet access, and wireless connectivity within our schools. We could also receive federal money to assist in our schools’ goals. There are hard copies of this survey available at the office of each school. If confidentiality is a concern, we can provide an envelope which can be sealed, returned to the school, and sent on to the Director of Information Technology. Thank you!
All Doors to School Will Now Be Locked
This school year, the KPBSD is requiring all elementary school doors to be locked during the academic school day. We understand this may be an inconvenience for some parents and staff, but the KPBSD holds school safety to the utmost level. As you know, the district is in the process of changing out traditional locking doors with electronic locking mechanisms. School principals can give you more information about this process.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Moose Pass School: Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday 10/3: Picture Day
Thursday 10/13: Early Release Day Students Released at 1:45PM
Friday 10/14: In-Service Day/End of Quarter- No School for Students
Monday 10/17: Site Based Council Meeting 3:30 in Ms. Barron's Room or Zoom #306-939-5959
Thursday 10/27: Student Led Conferences- No School for Students
Friday 10/28: Student Led Conferences- No School for Students
T-Shirt, Mug, Tote Bag Sale Still Open:
Check out this awesome design that the students made with Ms. Laura last Year: https://www.bonfire.com/store/moose-pass-school/
Share the link with friends and family!
Cooper Landing School Updates
Picture Day
Picture Day is Monday, October 3. Order online at https://lifetouch.com/ and use code EVTRGGXCP, or you can stop in the office and pick up a form.
Early Release/No School
Students will have an early release day (1:45) on Thursday, October 13. There is no school on Friday, October 14 (teacher in-service).
UAA Stem Day
The University of Alaska is excited to share that UAA STEM Day will be on Saturday, October 1 from 10-4. Please find details here: https://mailchi.mp/eda5d8533b08/thanks-for-applying-15514564?e=c4902098b8
Volunteers
On occasion, we may need help transporting students other than your own on field trips, as we do not have a bus. If you are willing to help out, a background check is required. Please go to https://kpbsd.org/departments/assistant-superintendent/instructional-services/hr/volunteer/ to complete the form. Thank you in advance!
Fundraising Meeting
We have put together a Google Doc as a tool to brainstorm fundraising ideas for the school. Please use the attached link and add any ideas you may have. Just scroll down to the bottom, add your information, and it will automatically save and will be accessible to everyone in the group. We will use this document at our special fundraising meeting (date/time TBD). We need everyone's ideas and participation. Thanks in advance!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g2s5s4xnA7mMQurATUVIZG5Ogtvs_RnRyNvLKmh1PFE/edit?usp=sharing
Hope School Happenings
Hello Students and Parents,
Hope’s PTO/Site Council meetings will be on the first Tuesday of each month from 3:45 – 4:30, beginning with Tuesday, October 4th. Come join us!
PTO Swag Let us gear up with some Hope Swag. Please review the photos below and we will have more information on the way soon. So please place your orders soon and support Hope School! See Jeannine Jabaay for orders and details.
It’s time to think about appropriate weather gear already!
We care about your child’s health and comfort and want to take this opportunity to share a reminder. Children will play outdoors daily unless air quality poor or the temperature is below -10 (wind chill factor included). Please make sure your student has appropriate gear for outdoor play so they may participate fully.
- Rain: raincoat and waterproof boots
- Snow: heavy coat, snow pants, snow boots, hat and mittens/gloves
Your Volunteer Status is key this year.
We would really like each and every parent to come in and visit with their child this year, participate in field trips and help out. Please sign up to volunteer so you can come participate, help out, join in and make a difference. Please do this as soon as possible because our field trip for Van Gogh is coming up soon. https://www.applitrack.com/kpbsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Volunteer+Screening+Process
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.
https://kpbsd.org/wp-content/uploads/parents-students/calendars/2022-2023-Districtwide-Calendar.pdf
Important Dates:
10/13/2022: EARLY RELEASE 2:00 PM
10/14/2022: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS-In-Service
10/27/2022: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS-Student Led Conferences
10/28/2022: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS-Student Led Conferences
COVID POLICY: Covid information available on district website: https://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/content.aspx?id=42180
Hope School Staff
