North Star News
NSN Volume 45 ⭐ February 19, 2024
-Here is your weekly North Star News-
Celebrating 100 Days of School!
The North Star team grew old together and showed up to work looking 100 years old.
Ms. Ariane's kindergarten class had some great costumes
and fun counting activities on their 100th day of school.
Wow! 100 days!
Mrs. Costello's Snowshoe Tradition
Room 13 went on their annual snowshoe trip out by the ski chalet.
They got lucky with a great weather window and a perfect blanket of snow.
Mrs. Costello has been trekking with her students for 12 years!
Popcorn Friday Hosted by Ms. Victoria!
Note for popcorn days...
Please be sure to send money and orders with your students
in the morning to make sure they can get their popcorn. ❤️
We always do our best to accommodate late requests but just be aware
that we don't always have extra bags to do so.
Our popcorn volunteers are quick and efficient and amazing and
make your popcorn bags to order, so there isn't always enough leftover.
If you do need to put in a last minute order, please get it in to us by 9am.
Thank you for supporting our classrooms!
Family Activity Night! 2/24 @4-6
Read Across America Spirit Week!
Reading Fleet Groups Need Volunteers!
Kodiak Child Find Event
English and Tagalog
Spanish
Mark Your Calendars...
Tis the season - Healthy Schools Protocol Reminder
2024-25 Re-Enrollment is Now Open
February Breakfast and Lunch Menus
KIBSD Meal Program and Account Payments
If you want to deposit lunch money with a credit card through your PowerSchool parent portal,
please remember that you will need to access the online version.
You can find that link on the www.KIBSD.org website, under the FAMILIES tab.
We are always happy to accept cash or checks for student lunch accounts in the office.
Call us @907-486-7500 if you have questions or need any help with parent portal access.
⭐ North Star Fine Art Highlight ⭐
Mr. Salus's 4th grade is embracing the rain!
Kate Schaeberg visited and and lead a colorful mixed media umbrella project.
The 4th grade bulletin board isn't grey or dreary at all.
-Family Engagement Opportunities-
Community Adult Education @KOC
Career and College Prep
English Language
Check Out KIBSD Literacy Resources Below!
-A Note From the School Nurse-
Ms. Maggie's Tips and Tricks
If you have questions or concerns please contact the North Star counselor -
Ms. Maggie @Maggie.salisbury@kibsd.org
TEAMS# +1 907-341-3617
Next PTA meeting - Tuesday, February 20th @5:30pm
Questions for your PTA? Want to become a member?
northstarptacommunity@gmail.com
or... use the handy QR code above.
WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Would you like to volunteer at school this year?
We'd love to see you.
All you have to do is email volunteer@kibsd.org and
and state that you would like to volunteer at ⭐ North Star. ⭐
They will send you an email to initiate your background check, so be sure to look for that.
(Background checks are valid for 3 years.)
Once approved, stop by the office to verify your ID, sign paperwork and you are all set!
See the KIBSD website link below for more info.
https://www.kibsd.org/volunteers/
We look forward to seeing you.
2024 Visitor Protocol for all KIBSD Schools
KIBSD Safety Drills and Protocol Info
-2023-24 Communication Pathways-
School Newsletter
Look for your weekly newsletter, The North Star News, in your inboxes every Monday afternoon.
General School Information
Emails from PowerschoolMessenger and Smore will be the main form of communication that you will receive for all general school information and updates outside of your student's classroom.
Urgent or Emergency Communications
All school emergency notices or alerts will be sent through
PowerSchoolMessenger emails or PowerSchoolMessenger automated calls.
Please take a moment to confirm that your phone numbers and emails
are up to date and correct in your parent portal or check with us in the office.
Individual Classroom/Teacher Communications
KIBSD Staff will only be communicating through district issued devices and applications.
Faculty and staff will no longer be texting or calling with their personal devices.
If you need to reach your child's teacher during the school day please
email, connect via SeeSaw or call the office to leave a message.
Need to speak with your principal?
Call the office to see if Ms. Morrow is available or to leave a message.
Ms. Morrow always tries to make time to speak with families
but scheduling an appointment time is recommended.
For appointments - please call 907-486-7499.
North Star Office is open 7:30am til 3:30pm - @907-486-7500.
We are always happy to help.
North Star Family Handbook for 2023-24
Here is the revised 2023-24 School Year Calendar
23-24 KIBSD School Calendar in Spanish
23-24 KIBSD School Calendar in Tagolog
23-24 KIBSD School Calendar in English
NORTH STAR ⭐ HOURS OF OPERATION
Doors open for students that have breakfast @7:35am.
Doors open @7:50am for students to start lining up for class.