HUSKY UPDATE

Happy November! We hope you're enjoying this snow as much as our students are at recess! November is action packed, so please save the following dates:

• November 1st - 15th - Food Fight - canned food drive
• November 4th - PTO meeting
• November 5th - Remote learning day
• November 6th - ALICE drill at 9:00 AM
• November 8th - SLC Halloween Dance
• November 11th - Veterans Day - No school
• November 12th - 22nd - Costume Drive
• November 15th - PTO Turkey Bingo
• November 28th - 29th - No school - Thanksgiving

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Hello Husky Families,

Time truly flies when you’re running with the best! It’s hard to believe we’re already in November. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families who attended parent-teacher conferences. Your partnership in your children’s educational journey makes a significant difference!

We have many exciting activities lined up for this month, including our wonderful after-school programs like Battle of the Books, Choir, Craft Club, and Student Leadership. Additionally, don’t miss our fun events: the Halloween Dance on the 8th and Turkey Bingo on the 15th. We would love to see each of you there to join in the festivities!

Please note that November 5th is a remote learning day and there is no school on November 11th . Your child’s teacher will share expectations and work for November 5th, as we transition to a remote learning day.

As we approach Veterans Day, I want to take a moment to express our gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served in the military. Your sacrifices and dedication to our country are truly inspiring. The values of courage, resilience, and service you exemplify enrich our community. Let us honor and remember those who have fought for our freedoms.

Our lost and found is growing! Please encourage your child to check for any lost items—it's a bit like a treasure hunt!

Being on time for school is essential. Our days are filled with learning that begins promptly at 8:05 AM. Arriving late can impact your child’s progress and growth, so please do your best to ensure they arrive before the last bell at 8:00 AM.

I’m pleased to share that our school-wide attendance over the past thirty days stands at an impressive 93.7%! This shows just how important it is for our students to be present and engaged in their learning.

Thank you for your continued support, and remember that my door is always open for any questions or discussions!

Warm regards,

Maranda Stone

The 4th annual Chugiak-Eagle River Food Fight starts today! Let's keep the Food Fight trophy at Homestead this year and support our local food pantry! We love a little friendly competition for a great cause! Alpenglow joined the competition this year, so we are competing against Ravenwood, Alpenglow, Chugiak, and Birchwood this year.

There is also a Homestead classroom competition - the class who collects the most canned goods will receive a class party from SLC.

THANK YOU to SLC for sponsoring such an amazing event!

Let's go Huskies!

Join SLC on November 8th for a Halloween Dance from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the MPR. DJ Mr. Johnston will be at the turn tables playing the spookiest beats! SLC will be offering games, activities, and concessions.

Students will receive a free bag of cotton candy if they bring 10 canned food items to the dance.

Pre-ordered pizza will be available. Pizza pre-order forms were sent home this week. Please contact the office if you need another. Make checks payable to Homestead Elementary.

DONATE YOUR NEW AND GENTLY USED HALLOWEEN COSTUMES OF ANY SIZE!

SLC is sponsoring a Costume Drive from November 12th - November 22nd. All collected costumes will be donated to Eagle River Elementary who is excited to have a costume closet available for their families who are in need next Halloween season. Thank you for making a difference!

The fall carnival was a success thanks to countless hours from volunteers! Thank you for making the fall carnival possible! The spooky trail and trunk-or-treat were new additions this year and are here to stay.

Entries are in and are being voted on this week. Two winners will be announced - the winning k-2 entry will be featured on the back of the yearbook, and the winning 3-5 entry will be featured on the front cover of the 2024/2025 yearbook.

Purchase your yearbook early and save! Please see below for details. Shout out to Mrs. Kosin for all the hard work she puts in to make the yearbook amazing!

Turkey Bingo is back again this year on November 15, 2024 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Come win turkeys, sides, pies, and so much more! The event is free and so much fun!

SAVE THE DATE! Homestead is hosting a Holiday Bazaar on December 7, 2024 from 10 AM - 2 PM.

Would you or you student like to host a booth? If so, please fill out the following google form or email callison_kasey@asdk12.org as soon as possible as space is filling up!

https://forms.gle/axYDTjmX9TUbNk4S6

Shoppers can look forward to food, shopping, and performances. See you there!

Dear Parent,

I want to let you know our school is participating one more time in the study about school lunches. The Wellness Initiative Study, a partnership between ASD and the University of Alaska is looking at how longer lunch periods, recesses, and more movement breaks throughout the day help the health of our kids. In addition, researchers are studying changes in how school lunches are served. This year our students are being asked to participate in only the hot lunch portion of the study. Any student can sign up whether they eat hot lunches or not. If you and your child agree to participate, your child can get up to $100 for being in this study. More details about how to participate in this study can be found at this link: https://redcap.link/ne0yv1cp

Information about the study will also be sent home with your child. Thank you for considering helping us learn more about ASD’s Wellness Initiative!

• Mrs. Stone

The snow is flying, which means it's time for students to bring labeled winter gear to school. If your student is in need of winter gear, please contact the office and we will make sure they get what they need for the year.

Basketball Club starts soon! Permission slips went home this week for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. 3rd grade will practice on Tuesdays and 4th and 5th on Thursdays. We are planning on a jamboree at Homestead on December 12th, 2024.