Larson Elementary

Larson Families,

It is hard to believe that it is May and the end of the 23-24 school year is already upon us! I am so proud of our students and the growth they have shown throughout the year. Our iReady, MAP and AimsWeb results are showing great improvement over last year. This would not have happened without the amazing staff here at Larson as well as the support of each of our families.

The next cuople of weeks will be filled with fun as we prepare for Field Day, classroom celebrations and other events. If you would like to volunteer to help at school over the last few weeks, we would love to have you. Please call the front office or your child’s teacher if you are interested and we will point you in the right direction.

It has been an amazing year and I appreciate all of the support our community has given Larson. I hope each of you enjoy your summer break; 1st-5th grades will be back in school on August 15th and Kindergarten will get started on August 22nd. We can’t wait to see everyone in the Fall!

Matthew LaHue

Principal Larson Elementary

Join us TONIGHT for a fun evening filled with hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities for students and families to complete together. Families will travel to different stations learning all about science. We hope you can make it to this fun event!

Students will enjoy a fun- filled last day of school! All classes will participate in Field Day. There are exciting stations including face-painting, bouncy houses, Capture the Flag, Otter Pops and MORE! Students will also enjoy a hot dog picnic lunch. It's going to be GREAT!

We are looking for volunteers to help with our Field Day stations on the last day of school on Thursday, May 23rd. Stations will run from 9:45am - 3:15pm. We especially need parents to help with our face painting station and bouncy house station. We are also looking for a couple of grill-masters to help grill hotdogs for our student picnic. If you are interested in helping for the whole day or some of day, please contact the front office at 907-352-2300.

To access a PDF version of the final report card for the 2023-2024 school year, log into ParentVUE and click on the documents tab. If you are having trouble accessing the report card, please contact the front office at 907-352-2300 and a copy can be emailed to you.

Hello! My name is Jessica Clark. I have been the occupational therapist at Larson Elementary since 2013. As an occupational therapist I believe kids should have increased opportunities to movement based activities throughout their school day. Larson Elementary teachers are rockstars when it comes to integrating movement, and alternative seating options!!

This year, I was awarded 1 of 10, Durham School Service grants from Mat-Su Schools Foundation! I have so much gratitude for this grant! It was used to support supplies needed to create movement pathways throughout the school as well as begin to create a self regulation check out station for teachers to utilize and check out materials.

Research has shown when students have access to movement based opportunities and equipment in their learning environment, attention, focus and positive behaviors increase. When students have their self regulation needs met, they are able to retain academic information and engage in social situations with increased positivity, allowing for a positive school experience.

When we stimulate and activate our senses, we are providing information to our postural, visual and auditory systems, which are all required for successful academic engagement. When our body is ready, our mind can learn.

If you happen to be walking through the hallways, you will notice the pathways have been well used! They will be freshened up next school year. I am so thankful to work in a community supporting kids across their day!

Jessica Clark MS., OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Keep the learning going all summer long! Students will be bringing home their school issued Chromebook. iReady math and reading will be available during the summer months so that students can embark on a journey to continuous learning and growth! If you do not want your student to take home their Chromebook, please contact your student's teacher.

To register your student(s) for the 2024-2025 school year, click on the following link:

https://www.matsuk12.us/registration

Please note, if your student is not zoned for Larson Elementary, you must complete the online Boundary Application through ParentVUE before you register. If you are having trouble with the boundary application or the online registration process, the HELP desk if available to answer any questions. Contact them at (907) 761- HELP. Larson Elementary Office staff will be returning from summer break on Friday, July 26th.

Families who qualified for Free or Reduced lunch this year should complete a new application during the 2024-2025 registration process. Beginning October 1, 2024, those who qualified for free meals this year will no longer receive free lunches without completing a new application. If you have questions, please call the front office at 352-2300. The 2024-2025 Lunch application will be available online at:

On behalf of the teachers/staff at Larson Elementary, we wish you a wonderful and safe summer vacation!

The first day of school for Grades 1st-5th will be Thursday, August 15th.

The first day of school for kindergarteners is Thursday, August 22nd.

• May 9th - 5th Grade Track/Field Meet at Palmer High School
  
• May 10th - 4th Grade Track/Field Meet at Plamer High
• May 10th - 5th Grade Thrive Matsu BLAST event on Larson field and bball courts
• May 10th - STEAM Night at Larson 5:30pm - 7:00pm
• May 15th - Teeland Middle School Band/Choir Performance at 9:30am
• May 15th - Mrs. Wise/Mrs. Kinney/Miss Frey Field Trip to Palmer Family Playground
• May 15th - Kindergarten Bug Day!
• May15th - 16th - 5th Grade "Lock-In" (overnight event)
• May 17th - 4th Grade Field Day on the Larson field/bball courts
• May 17th - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Reindeer Farm
• May 21st - 5th Grade Picnic at Alcantra Paviliion
• May 22nd - 4th Quarter Awards Assembly at 9:30am
• May 23rd - Last Day of School/Student Picnic/ Field Day!

E - Encouraging

A - Ambitious

G-Generous

L- Learning

E - Excelling

Every Day in Every Way!

Have a great summer!