3-School Newsletter

Friday 12/6 - ALICE Drill with evacuation to the post office

Friday 12/13 - Early Release: Students released at 1:45PM afternoon bus on 90 minute early schedule

Tuesday 12/17 - Elflandia! Christmas Program 6:00PM

Monday 12/23-Monday 1/6/25 - Winter Break

Tuesday 1/7 - Students back in school for second semester

Tuesday 1/14 - Site Based Council Meeting 3:30PM

Friday 1/17 - Early Release: Students released at 1:45PM afternoon bus on 90 minute early schedule

Tuesday 1/28 - First Alyeska Ski Lesson: More info to come

Any questions or concerns?

Please reach out to our Principal, Mr. Scott Lefebvre: slefebvre@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

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

Time to Order Swags!

It's that time again! If you would like to purchase a holiday swag or two, please contact Donna at 907-595-1244 or email her at dtucker@kpbsd.k12.ak.us. Price is the same as last year - $25 each. Please include your phone number when emailing. Swags will be ready next week. Thank you for your support!

Dates to Remember

• Friday, December 6, 6:00pm - Special Dinner Theater Fundraiser - Link to Reservation Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDNqF-FgURn5f2gPxagMsBWQrJRZrSV-rXaW93D35n59miKA/viewform
• Friday, December 13 - Early release for students. Dismissal will be at 1:45pm
• Friday, December 20 - Pajama Day
• December 23 - January 6 - Winter Break

Cold Weather Gear

On most days, students will go outside at recess time until the temperature, including the wind chill factor, reaches -10 F. This makes it important that your child has appropriate outdoor attire every day. Parents should make sure that each student has what they need each day:

• Winter coat
• Hat
• Waterproof gloves
• Snow pants
• Winter boots

Please be sure everything is labeled with your student's name or initials.

Students must also have indoor shoes available at all times.

Truancy and Tardiness

A student must have good attendance to receive a good education. If you are keeping your student home, you are required to contact the main office by 9:00am with a reason which may or may not be excused. Each five (5) days of unexcused absences constitutes a violation of state law. Chronic truancy cases may be referred to the district attorney's office.

Tardiness is expected occasionally. However, it should not be occurring regularly. School begins at 9:00am and students are expected to be on time.

Field Trips

If you are interested in joining your student on any field trips this year, you must complete volunteer paperwork here: https://kpbsd.org/departments/assistant-superintendent/instructional-services/hr/volunteer/. The process can take up to 2 weeks so please plan ahead.

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/ Teacher substitutes need only have a high school diploma or GED. A teaching certificate is not required.

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 4.4% will be added to the total. Thank you for your support!

The Pie Auction was a success. We want to send out a thank you to many of our amazing residents who took the time, funds and effort to make some amazing items to be auctioned off. This morning, I heard rave reviews about how amazing the pies tasted. Funding for our students is such an important part of enhancing the educational experience. An example is that Hope School students are fully funded for Alyeska Ski Resort each year. The students' families do not have to spend any money to allow their children this Alaskan experience.

Tiny Tots: The Tiny Tots play time has been a huge success. If you ever needed a smile, this would be the time to bring your tot and join in the fun. The little ones who come to play seem to feel right at home. They are wonderful at sharing, participating in games and just visiting with friends. Please always feel welcome at Tiny Tots time. Tuesday - Thursday from 9:00 - 11:00 AM on all days school is open.

Upcoming Events:

December 3rd: Cooking with Jeannine. Please see Eva for details.

December 9th: PTO Meeting at 3:45

December 13th: Early Release at 2:00

December 23rd-January 6th: NO SCHOOL (Teacher in-service workday-no students on Jan. 6th)

January 17th: Early Release at 2:00

TOT TIME: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday weekly 9:00AM - 11:00AM (except on days school is not in session)

Hope School has various employment opportunities. Please consider being a substitute at our school. JOIN OUR TEAM! Teachers, secretary, and custodial substitutes positions are open. KPBSD Substitute Link

Please check out this fresh air Friday from KMTA. Click this link https://kmtacorridor.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc30a5338c71b8dac83c06439&id=fa623a574b&e=185ecf71fd