This week at Connections!

We had quite the turnout for our Owl Event last week. Thanks to everyone that came and a big thanks to Ranger Michelle, for guiding us through our Owl Pellet Dissection!

The Soldotna Office will NOT have extended hours M-Th until further notice.

We apologize for any inconvenience!

TWO SESSIONS LEFT!!

We will be having these amazing sessions for students to learn more about different career paths!

Please RSVP today!

Our next session is this Thursday, November 21st!

Click the image below to RSVP!

Here's a few pictures from the first two sessions!

The lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, a time-honored tradition celebrating 60 years in 2024, will take place during a ceremony on the West Front Lawn beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3. The tree will then be lit from dusk until 11 p.m. each evening through January 1, 2025. More information for those interested is HERE.

Rose Burke, a Connections 4th grader, was selected as the Essay Contest winner and will be representing the state of Alaska at the Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. Rose will also get to read her essay at the ceremony. We will share her essay once she has shared it with the country!

We love to feature our amazing students!! If you'd like to share something fun your student is doing for school or in their extra-curricular activities, please send photos and short description to jlarsen@kpbsd.k12.ak.us.

ALYESKA SKI DAYS!!

We have scheduled a couple of fun filled days in February, at Alyeska and are truly hoping you can join us there!!

Below is the flyer with all of the information you need.

PLEASE take a close look at the rate sheet (included in the flyer), as we have been given some great group rates and discounted lessons!

For lessons we must have 20 + students, participating per group session to take advantage of this great deal. But even more than that, this is a great opportunity for your students to learn and enhance their skiing and snowboarding abilities; thereby giving them skills, confidence, and a much better time on the mountain!

The sign-up links for Thursday, Feb 20th & Friday 21st are in the flyer as well. You should receive an email verifying that you have signed up for the program, if you do not, please let me know. Once Julie sees you on the roster, she will reply with an email verifying your choices, amounts and other details. Please give her a call if you do not hear from me within a few days of signing up. 907-224-9035.

The Attached Alyeska Rental & Waiver form needs to be submitted for every participant, even if not taking lessons or rentals. Please after signing up, fill out and return to Julie at jlindquist@kpbsd.k12.ak.

Alyeska Event Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lyq7SUUqkYuTQfurtw-7XZU9G69Rca0u/view?usp=drive_link

Alyeska Rental & Waiver: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C1xA6DuvzZg6aexecWrh_cKOvhE5WrVC/view?usp=drive_link

Here is another essay contest opportunity! This one is for students in grades 5th-8th. We encourage you to participate and wish you the best in the contest!

ATTENTION- High school students!

Consider creating and sharing your original art focused on the ocean in Alaska!

The annual Scripps Spelling Bee will be coming January 2025!

Study Lists are NOW available! If you are interested in participating, click the image below to access the study lists.

Would you like a Connections hoodie, t-shirt, or other item to represent your school?

Heather & Heather Screen-Printing has created an online store for us! Click the link below to access and order directly!

Each of our locations have special events in their certain areas!

Be sure to click the link below for your area to see what each Connections location has coming up AND the community events for each area.