3-School Newsletter

Digital Equity Plan - 30 Day Comment Period

November 9 - December 9, 2023

Too many communities in Alaska lack access to high-speed internet. Many more face affordability barriers. There is a stark divide between those who have internet access and those who don't. Digital equity means all have access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet to access education, healthcare, employment, and participate in today’s economy. Starting November 9, 2023, and running through December 9, 2023, the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development (DCCED), Alaska Broadband Office (ABO), is seeking public comment on the State of Alaska’s Digital Equity Plan.

The Digital Equity Act provides $2.75 billion nationwide to establish grant programs that promote digital equity and inclusion. In advance of “Capacity Grant Awards” (managed by the State of Alaska ABO) the Rasmuson Foundation and their partners over the last year have collected and compiled data and drafted the initial State of Alaska Digital Equity Plan. Attached is that document with State of Alaska Departmental review.

The document outlines the inequities that exist in the state and develops Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are focused on reducing or eliminating digital inequity for eight covered populations identified in the Digital Equity Act.

Those populations are:

1. Individuals with Disabilities
2. Individuals with a Language Barrier
3. Individuals who are Members of a Racial or Ethnic Minority
4. Individuals who Reside in Rural Areas
5. Aging Individuals
6. Veterans
7. Households at/or below 150% of the Poverty Level
8. Incarcerated Individuals

The State of Alaska’s Digital Equity plan and comment form are linked below for public review and comment. All interested parties are invited to submit comments on the Plan using the linked comment form by December 9, 2023.

Alaska’s Digital Equity Public Feedback Form

Alaska Broadband Office

550 W 7th AVE, STE 1535, Anchorage, AK 99501-3510
(907) 269-4048 | website

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Friday 12/08 - Early Release: Students are released at 1:45

Tuesday 12/12 - Christmas Performance at 7PM in Moose Pass School Gym: Please see attached note to parents at the bottom of this newsletter

Monday 12/18 - Tuesday 01/02 - Winter Break: Students are back to school on Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Any questions or concerns?

Please reach out to our Principal, Mr. Doug Hayman: DHayman@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

or our school secretary Susanna Litwiniak: SLitwiniak@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

Christmas Performance

We are pleased to bring you our annual Christmas Movie Premiere on December 14 at 6:00 pm in the Cooper Landing School gymnasium. Please be sure to invite your friends and neighbors to this community event. All are welcome!

Students should arrive at 5:45 and the performance will start promptly at 6:00. We will begin with caroling followed by the video performance. It’s possible that Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance!

We would like to follow up the performance with a dessert bar and coffee. If you are able, please bring a dessert to share.

We look forward to seeing you there!

PAC Officers

We are in need of a PAC president, secretary, and treasurer. It sometimes becomes difficult to conduct the business of the PAC without officers. Please consider volunteering.

Swags

We still have holiday swags available! Stop by the school this week and get yours! Price is $25 each. All funds go to support field trips and extra-curricular activities. Thank you for your support!

Dates to Remember

• Thursday December 7, 3:30-4:30 - First Semester Title 1 Activity, followed by the PAC meeting at 5:00. The PAC meeting had previously been scheduled for December 14, but has been rescheduled due to the Christmas Performance.
• Friday, December 8 - Early release. Students will be dismissed at 1:45.
• Thursday, December 14, 6:00 - Annual Christmas Performance
• Monday, December 18 - Tuesday, January 2 - Christmas Break. Students are back to school on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Alaska Science Assessment Results

If your student was in grades 5, 8, or 10 last year and they took the Alaska Science Assessment, their results are available in the Test Results section of PowerSchool. Please reach out to Cindy McKibben if you have any questions.

Substitutes

Cooper Landing School is in need of substitutes for all positions: teacher, instructional aide, special education aide, secretary, and custodian. If you are interested, please go to the KPBSD website to apply: https://kpbsd.org/departments/assistant-superintendent/instructional-services/hr/substitute-information/

Teachers need only to have a high school diploma or GED. A teaching certificate is not required.

Winter Gear

Please make sure your child has a warm jacket, hat, gloves, and when the snow falls, snow pants and boots. If it is convenient for you, and your child has extras, these things can be kept at the school. Please make sure to label each item with your child's name.

Community School Activities

Volleyball - Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm -

Walking/Work-out - Will resume after the first of the year

Tot Time - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm

District Office has informed us that since there is no student contact for Community School activities, background checks are no longer needed unless you are issued a key to the school.

Field Trips

Parents who wish to accompany their child on field trips (whether or not you are driving a student other than your own), must complete a background check. To complete the process, please click here: https://kpbsd.org/departments/assistant-superintendent/instructional-services/hr/volunteer/

Winter Library Hours

Monday 1-3pm

Tuesday 3-5pm

Wednesday 1-3pm

Thursday 1-3pm

Friday 1-3pm

Saturday 11am-2pm

Donation Link

If you would like to make an online donation to our school with your credit card, here is a link: https://kpbsd.revtrak.net/k-12-schools/Cooper-Landing/cooper-landing-fundraiser/ Please note that a fee of 3.6% will be added to the total. Thank you for your support!

ALASKA SCIENCE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

If your student was in grades 5, 8, or 10 last year and they took the Alaska Science Assessment, their results are available in the Test Results section of PowerSchool. Please reach out to Cindy McKibben if you have any questions.

SECRET SANTA

We have been decking the halls at school. These children are very happy about this years about the Holiday Season. I do not know where all of their inspiration and good will have been delivered from but they have it abundance. Students and staff have drawn names for Secret Santa. Secret Santa is something that is a gift to a person that is homemade. You may buy essentials items if needed to but the amount should not include twenty dollars. Our hope is that they can use items they already have to make the gift. I received some amazing peanut butter cookies last Christmas and they were amazing as well as one of my favorite gifts. The last day to bring in the Secret Santa gift will be December 15th.

KMTA WINTER PROGAM FLYER

Please view the attached flyer provided to us by KMTA. There are many opportunities scheduled that would be of interest to families. Just click the attachment below for details.

MAPS TESTING

Your students will have testing for three days THIS week. Please make sure they arrive on time, eat a healthy breakfast and get a good nights sleep. These are things we can all do to help our students to have a more settled and successful testing time.

IMPORTANT DATES:

December 8th: Early release at 2:00 PM

December 18th - January 2nd: NO SCHOOL

LINKS AND INFORMATION

Volunteers and Substitute Teachers: Hope School is always happy to have substitute teachers and volunteers. Opportunity is available for both positions currently. Please consider one or both positions https://www.applitrack.com/kpbsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Volunteer+Screening+Process

Here is a link to your new school calendar for this school year.

https://kpbsd.org/wp-content/uploads/parents-students/calendars/2023-2024/2023-2024-Districtwide-Calendar-ER.pdf

Symptom-Free Protocol: Covid information available on district website: https://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/content.aspx?id=42180