Wolf Pup Weekly
Woodriver Issue #30 - 4/5/24
A WORD FROM MR. GUY
Hello Wolf Pup parents!
Today we celebrated our paraprofessionals who make such an immense difference in our schools. The hard work and dedication they bring each and every day helps our students reach the highest levels of success. A huge thank you to our paraprofessionals for their tireless work, and for making a difference in the lives of kids.
AK Star testing will begin next Tuesday. It is so important that students get a good night's sleep before testing. Our testing dates are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for grades 3-5, and Friday there is an additional Science test just for 5th graders. Our PTA has graciously volunteered to provide snacks for all of our testers.
April 18th we will have our intermediate music concert at 2pm, with a 10am dress rehearsal. The following week, on April 25th, we will have the primary concert also at 2pm, with a 10am dress rehearsal.
On the budget front there is nothing new to report out of Juneau, no real progress has been made on HB 392, which is the latest attempt to increase education funding. It remains to be seen what the state and local contributions will be, and until we know, staff will not know for sure whether they have jobs.
WOLF PUPS IN ACTION
STEM CLUB
This week in STEM club, students had fun experimenting with dry ice! Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide. It is -109 degrees Fahrenheit! Brrr!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
PAWSITIVE PUPS & ATTENDANCE H.E.R.O.s
These students were awarded with a certificate to take home and got to attend our special super star party today! Congratulations Pups!
Adrienne Ross
Aliza Murphy
Analyn Wells
Atlas Debbaut
Benjamin Keirn
Braiden Gonzales
Carver Clawson
Chela Dalton Sleeman
Clairebella Terra
Cooper Pascoe
David Lee
Eamon Smith
Evangeline Davis
Finley Stott
Gavin Marconi
Glacier Kuiper
Hayden Finley-Rodriguez
Isabelle Rummel
Jakin Balash
Jase Hubbard
Jaxon Drinkard
Jaxon Gray
Jayden Byrd
Joseph Mullins
Joseph Nyameke
Joseph Pilon
Joseph Wright
Juliet Nyameke
Kiniiya Chacho
Laniya Kailukiak
Lila Weatherby
Matilynn Clark
Matthew Herringshaw
Maverick Debbaut
Miles Vanvliet
Mitchell Shewfelt
Pike Stafford
Preston Burroughs
Randall DeBlauw
Reece Tulim
Remington Dameron
Roland Wright
Romo Hubbard
Ronan Finley-Rodriguez
Ross Kasayuli-Sundown
Rowan Clay
Ryan Putnam
Samuella Nyameke
Walter Kirby
Zhongmei Zhang
This week's Pawsitive Pups went above and beyond to make our school environment a positive one! Congratulations Pups!
Alexander McManus
Ian Nield
Jovie Krupa
Owen Everson
Steven Bell
Analyn Wells
Avery Maiorano
Charlee Lehner
Ian Freel
Jeremy David
Rayan Yousif
Amelia Keirn
Camila Ashcraft
Ella Puckett
Emily Gadwah
Emma Olsen
Josie Bannister
Juliet Nyameke
Laniya Kailukiak
Max Jones
Owen Trivette
Roberto Simon
Wes Hatfield
Alaska Portela-Sleeman
Axinia Shewfelt
Clint Hatfield
Everly Sam
Juliet Nyameke
Mia Alstrom
Miles Vanvliet
Amari Lelea
Evie Tamai
Kiniiya Chacho
We have started a new, school-wide, positive behavior rewards and attendance program!
Students are recognized for acts of kindness, good deeds, and helpful and positive behavior. When a student is recognized as a "Pawsitive Pup" they will get a small prize, their name up on a bulletin board for a month, a mention in the weekly newsletter, and a call home from school staff to share the good news with their parents and caregivers. They will also win entry to an exclusive Wolf Pup Super Star themed party, thrown at the beginning of each month during their recess and lunch period!
Students that have perfect attendance for the quarter, with no absences or tardies, (Attendance H.E.R.O.'s) will get a certificate, their name up on a bulletin board for the quarter, and a mention in the weekly newsletter. They will also win entry to the exclusive Wolf Pup Super Star monthly party!
We are excited for this new way to celebrate our Wolf Pups, and to recognize them for their accomplishments! Stay tuned for more updates on our Pawsitive Pups and Attendance HERO's!
If you like the sound of this program, please us help fund it! We will need help purchasing the prizes and supplies for the parties. Please consider donating to the Donor's Choose project for it linked below!
AK STAR TESTING NEXT WEEK!
AK STAR is the state summative assessment and is administered to students in grades 3–9 in English Language Arts and Math. The Science Assessment is the state summative assessment and is administered in grades 5, 8, and 10 for Science.
Important information, please note: No electronic devices, besides those used for testing, will be allowed in the room during the test. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, laptops, iPads, e-readers, smart watches, fitness trackers, etc. If an electronic device is medically necessary, contact the principal to discuss this.
Attention All 5th Graders! Are you ready to go to Ryan Middle School Next Year?
INCOMING KINDERGARTENERS
Our Ready Raven Program team is offering TWO in-person summer programs. Registration is FREE! Ready Raven is a 17-day intensive, literacy-focused, fun opportunity for 4 and 5-year-old children who will enroll in kindergarten this coming fall. Ready Raven will be held Monday-Thursday, June 3–June 27 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Anne Wien and Midnight Sun Elementary.
Jump Start Music Camp
This is a free camp aimed at supporting entering 6th grade students interested in band or orchestra. The camp is first come, first served so sign-up soon! Email Mrs. Adams with any questions at kendi.adams@k12northstar.org.
PTA UPDATES
SPRING CONCERT
Mrs. Adams could use a couple of volunteers on both concert days during the following times:
9:15-9:45am Instrument & equipment set up
10:30am Chair set up after dress rehearsal/concert for the school
2:45-3:15pm Help with teardown and clean up after concert
Please contact her directly at kendi.adams@k12northstar.org if you can help!
AK STAR TESTING
PTA will be providing healthy snacks for all intermediate students during testing week.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
April 30th PTA Meeting 6-7pm
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
UAF Summer Camps has a scholarship program for all students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. For camps that cost up to $250, qualifying families will only pay $25. Information about the scholarship program can be found at the link below. Additionally, the FNSBSD Migrant Education Program, the Alaska Native Education Program, and the McKinney Vento Education Program all provide funds for eligible students enrolled in their programs. Contact your program coordinator for a coupon code that you can use at registration to cover tuition.
DISTRICT SCHOOL CALENDAR
IMPORTANT DATES
April
April 8-12 | AK STAR testing
April 26 | Early Dismissal @ 2:15
May
May 15, 16, & 17 | Early Dismissal @ 2:15
May 17 | LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Welcome to Woodriver Elementary School
OFFICE HOURS: 8:45-4:15
SCHOOL HOURS 9:15 - 3:45
Email: nicole.wells@k12northstar.org
Website: www.k12northstar.org/woodriver
Location: 5000 Palo Verde Ave
Phone: 907-479-4211