North Star News
NSN Volume 50 ⭐ March 25, 2024
-Here is your weekly North Star News-
-Tsunami Siren Test @10:20am on 3/27-
Popcorn Friday 3/29 Hosted by Ms. Jane's Class
Note for popcorn days...
Please send money and orders with your students
in the morning to be 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 call it in to us by 9am.
Thank you for supporting our classrooms!
This weekend! FAN for Woody!
-A Note From the School Nurse-
We have had some questions come in about TB recently.
Below is some information on the signs, symptoms, and preventative measures for TB.
Healthy Schools Protocol Reminder
Ms. Maggie's Tips and Tricks
Every day, every moment, we get to choose whether to create calm or chaos;
punish a child or teach a new skill; to notice or judge.
It all begins with us.
What will you choose today?
If you have questions or concerns please contact the North Star counselor -
Ms. Maggie @Maggie.salisbury@kibsd.org
TEAMS# +1 907-341-3617
Don't forget to re-enroll for 2024-25
Here are the Enrollment Links... Thank You!
March Breakfast and Lunch Menus
April 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 ⭐
Mrs. Leisure's 5th graders are learning about pre-colonial societies in North America.
Starting with indigenous Alaskan cultures, they are learning about masks and the stories they tell.
Using carving and printing techniques,
Harper Hinkley studied and recreated an image of an Alutiiq Spirit Taker mask.
Next the class will design their own masks to tell their personal stories.
-Next PTA Meeting-
The next meeting will be = March 28th, @5:30pm in the library.
Pizza and childcare provided.
Lots to discuss as we plan for the last part of the school year.
See you then!
Questions for your PTA? Want to become a member?
northstarptacommunity@gmail.com
or... use the handy QR code above.
Soccer Season!
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.
Check Out KIBSD Literacy Resources Below!
Smart Social for KIBSD Families
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
2024-25 School Year Calendar
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.