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May Newsletter
K-Beach Elementary
A Message from Mrs. Van Slyke
Hello K-Beach Families,
It is hard to believe that this is already our last newsletter of the 2023-2024 school year!
Each year, I find it difficult to say goodbye to the tremendous experiences of the past school year and to the amazing students that make it all worthwhile; however, I also find it encouraging to look forward to the joy and excitement of the school year to come. K-Beach would not be able to be the outstanding school that it is without the daily efforts of our families and I cannot thank you enough for all of your support. I am so grateful for the wonderful students, staff, and families that make up our incredible Caribou Community!
As a special note, I would like to say best wishes to our graduating sixth graders. K-Beach will miss you greatly!
I wish you all a safe, happy, and healthy summer break and I look forward to seeing you again next year!
🌟 April Positive Office Referrals 🌟
Congratulations to members of our HERD who earned a Positive Office Referral in the month of April. Way to go!
Gus Cothran
Carter Clevenger
Reagan Schoditsch
Cory Duran
Benjamin Little
Molly Culver
Chase Erwin
Aizlee McCaughey
Kinley Clack
Emmett Ophelan
Gavin Sansotta
Lola Young
Nolan Nichols
Tuuli Huhtagaard
Samaria Engel-Ahvan
Samuel Newton
Waylon Leake
Sterling Michaelson
Jabari Tuluk
Rhyan Fielden
Kenton Rousch
Brookynn Timm
Ian Hert
Gabriel Sexton
Brighten Sorrell
Rose Bry
Julien Naughton
Leith Earll
Leonidas Ka'ai
End of the Year Barbeque
We will be having a school-wide barbecue on May 16th – the last day of school. This year, the barbeque is for students and staff. Due to the large amount of people who attended our last year's BBQ we did not have the volunteers to keep lunch on schedule. Please sign up below if you would like to volunteer at the barbeque this year. Volunteers may stay and eat lunch with their child.
Diluvium Culinaire has generously donated hot dogs, buns, and cookies for our barbecue! Thank you, Brant Feather!
Donations and help are needed! Please consider donating the items listed below. We are hoping to have enough to feed students, staff, and volunteers and their families (approximately 550 people). Please have all donations to the office by Tuesday, May 14th.
Items Needed:
- Kindergarten: Chips
- First Grade: Fruit/Fruit Cups
- Second Grade: Chips
- Third Grade: Fruit/Fruit Cups
- Fourth Grade: Juice Boxes
- Fifth Grade: Bottled Water
- Sixth Grade: Bottled Water
Additional Items Needed:
- Plates
- Napkins
- Utensils
Help Needed:
- Help setting up the BBQ
- Help Passing out food to students
- Help cleaning up
We are asking that families who attend the BBQ sign up to volunteer at a time slot other than their child's lunch.
Please help us out and volunteer at the BBQ! Volunteers must be approved through KPBSD.
BBQ Image from: vectorportal.com
Assistant Principal Interviews - May 7th
You are invited to be a part of the Assistant Principal interviews for K-Beach. Interviews take place on May 7, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please join us in person or via Zoom
Interview 1
4:00 to 4:10 Zoom Audience Members Join
4:10 to 4:15 Introduction of Candidate
4:15 to 5:00 Interview with Candidate
Interview 2
5:00 to 5:10 Zoom Audience Members Join
5:10 to 5:15 Introduction of Candidate
5:15 to 6:00 Interview with Candidate
Interview 3
6:00 to 6:10 Zoom Audience Members Join
6:10 to 6:15 Introduction of Candidate
6:15 to 7:00 Interview with Candidate
Below is the Zoom Meeting link and Audience Input Survey link:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://kpbsd.zoom.us/j/86202323382?pwd=bkFhZWlyVU5yWEUvUmh6OVZaN3ZYUT09
Meeting ID: 862 0232 3382
Passcode: 898735
Survey Link: (Opens 05/07/24 at 4:00 PM and closes 05/08/24 at 5:00 PM AKDT)
Parent Input for Class Placement
Each spring we provide parents the opportunity to provide input into the classroom placement of their child for the following school year. This input can be very helpful to the school staff when placing students into classes. Please fill out the form below before May 16th at 3:00pm if you would like to provide input about your child's placement next year.
🍎 2024-2025 Parent Input Form 🍎
If you have questions about the placement process, please contact Mrs. Van Slyke.
April Photos
Our Afterschool Music Club held their spring performance on April 16th.
The Lathrop High School Ballroom Dance Team put on quite a show for all of our students!
The Lathrop High School Ballroom Dance Team put on quite a show for all of our students!
K-Beach students attended the KPBSD Trimathlon!
K-Beach students attended the KPBSD Trimathlon!
K-Beach students attended the KPBSD Trimathlon!
Third grade students showed off their research projects on Indigenous peoples to parents, teachers, and other K-Beach classes.
Third grade students showed off their research projects on Indigenous peoples to parents, teachers, and other K-Beach classes.
Third grade students showed off their research projects on Indigenous peoples to parents, teachers, and other K-Beach classes.
Sixth graders put on a Silk Road Scavenger Hunt on the playground!
Sixth graders put on a Silk Road Scavenger Hunt on the playground!
Sixth graders put on a Silk Road Scavenger Hunt on the playground!
Sixth graders put on a Silk Road Scavenger Hunt on the playground!
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6th -10th
- Monday May 6th: Salsa/Chips and Dip Bar *Hosted by PTO*
- Tuesday May 7th: Bring your teacher a note/letter. Let them know how they have helped you grow this year!
- Wednesday May 8th: Yogurt, Fruit and Granola Bar *Hosted by PTO*
- Thursday May 9th: Bring your teacher a treat day! (Chocolates, sweet or salty treats~be creative!)
- Friday May 10th: Donuts, Treats and Coffee *Hosted by PTO*
Feel free to contribute a themed treat on the days hosted by the PTO! You may drop off any goodies at the front office. Help the PTO show our gratitude for the wonderful teachers and staff who help our children daily!
Title 1 End-of-Year Survey
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your feedback is important to us!
Balancing Act
Please provide the district feedback for creating a balanced budget for the 2024-2025 school year using the link below.
https://kpborouchsd-budget.abalancingact.com/fy25-budget-20240307180113
KPBSD Alumni Survey
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) is interested in gathering insights to understand how well the district prepared alumni to meet goals for college and/or a career following graduation.
KPBSD has partnered with Hanover Research to conduct a brief Alumni Survey to gather valuable input. The KPBSD encourages alumni to share their experiences and opinions about the KPBSD to help us ensure that our academic and career-focused programs provide the best possible preparation for future graduates.
The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete and will close at the end of day on Friday, May 10th, 2024. Please submit responses prior to that date.
We appreciate your participation! Please click the link to begin the survey: KPBSD’s Alumni Survey. Thank you.
Hanover Research takes protecting your personal information seriously. We use your data for research and analysis purposes. A full disclosure of our Privacy Policy can be accessed at https://www.hanoverresearch.com/privacy-policy/ where you may learn how we collect and process your data.
Upcoming Dates
April 29th - May 3rd - Spring Book Fair
May 2nd - PTO Meeting at 3:00 in the Library
May 6th-10th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7th: Assistant Principal Interviews 4pm-7pm
May 14th: Field Day (4th-6th grade in the morning, K-3rd grade in the afternoon)
May 15th: School Field Trip to the Orca Theater
May 16th - Last day of School