January Newsletter
Rabbit Creek Elementary
Principal Update:
Rabbit Creek Families,
Happy New Year!!! First of all, I'd like extend best wishes to all for a happy, healthy, and successful new year! During winter break, I hope you had the chance to catch up with friends and family, enjoyed some rest and relaxation, and are ready for this new year. I certainly spent my time reflecting on 2023 and what possibilities of 2024 are in our grasp! As the snow continues to come down and the temperatures are still low, please send students to school with appropriate snow gear (snow pants, jacket, gloves or mittens, hat, boots, etc.).
We are excited to begin our valued work for the second half of the school year to ensure that learning continues. As we ring in the new year, we see this as an opportunity to check in with our Professional Learning Community work, students and families, as well as prepare for the upcoming months of hard work. Our Mission: At Rabbit Creek, we strive to create a safe and inclusive environment that fosters high levels of academic and social emotional standards to prepare ALL students for success and future challenges.
Please read the information below as we kick off 2024 together here at Rabbit Creek! As always, please contact the school regarding any questions you may have. Thank you for your continued support.
Warm Regards,
Ashley Bais
Principal
Leave of Absence:
It is with mixed emotions that I am on maternity leave through February. I leave you in the most capable hands of Acting Principal Adrianne Grenier and look forward to my return! Mrs. Grenier has transitioned nicely and will help support Rabbit Creek in my absence. I will be working closely with Mrs. Grenier and our Rabbit Creek PTA to continue doing ALL the great things that we offer and fulfill our school goals! You can reach her at:
Adrianne Grenier
907-742-5700
Need to report an absence?
Please log into the Q ParentConnection Link at: https://www.asdk12.org/domain/1697
Rather than making a phone call, you may report an absence through your online portal. Absences may be reported for:
- Absences can be reported for 3 days in the past, the current day, and 3 days in the future.
- The following reasons are allowed:
- Sick
- Religious
- Medical Appointment
- Absences can be reported for full day or partial day
- Parents and guardians can review previous entries, and if/when the absence has been processed by the school
- Click Previously Reported
See the Parent Training Video to view the parent's process.
Interested in learning more about the Alaska Reads Act?
AK Reads Act Family Resource: https://education.alaska.gov/akreads/Parent%20Book%20Final.pdf
In addition, our Communications Department filmed and released a Partnering with Parents video on Alaska Reads and mClass Home Connect Report. A link to the video is HERE. More information will be shared during our K-3 Parent-Teacher Conferences.
6th Grade Moving to Middle School:
ASD is in the process of preparing for our 6th graders (current 5th graders) to transition to the middle school level. Last February, the School Board approved a two-year transition plan of remaining 6th graders at neighborhood elementary schools to comprehensive middle schools. Our Moving to Middle School project is one of many new projects being launched this year and next year. As you continue to support our amazing students this school year, this new web page will be the best resource to help you support them for next year’s big move to middle school. We will be updating it throughout the year as planning continues.
Upcoming Events
- January 8- First Day of 3rd Quarter
- January 9- PTA Meeting in the Library at 7:00 PM
- January 8-19- iReady Diagnostic Window
- January 15- Martin Luther King Holiday: NO SCHOOL
- January 30- 5th/6th Battle of the Books Battle
- January 31- CRUMBL Cookie Fundraiser by RC PTA 4:00-7:00
- February 1- 3rd/4th Battle of the Books Battle
- February 2- Groundhog's Day
- February 9- Spelling Bee
- February 19- President's Day Holiday: NO SCHOOL
- February 21-22- 3rd Quarter Parent-Teacher Conferences
Land Acknowledgement
Upcoming AFTER SCHOOL Physical Education Opportunities
3rd Quarter Activities
K-2 AFTER SCHOOL PERLER CLUB
Registration extended and will close on Friday, January 12 at 4pm.
Club starts in January and will consist of 4 classes.
Click the link for more info and to register: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZL7icY6aRm8zvuuIB5JR0dW36mMKw3YqhsPzhFOct1I/edit?usp=sharing
K-6 AFTER SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB:
Registration extended and will close on Friday, January 12 at 4pm.
Club starts in February and will consist of 6 practices.
Click the link for more info and to register: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10P8OMOTiMupXRWno4h0VMoYZfJnEyfCq/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106308782488019415897&rtpof=true&sd=true
Healthy Future Logs
Alaska children K-6th grade can complete the Challenge. Students keep a log of their daily physical activity and need to be active at least 60 minutes a day for 15 days each month. This helps Alaska children get closer to the national recommendation of 60 minutes of physical activity every day for the best health.
Students write down the names of the activities in the boxes for the days they are physically active for at least 60 minutes. (They can simply write the names of the activities, for example: skiing, running, raking the leaves, recess, PE ) They can log the time spent doing the activity as well if they wish, although this is not required.
At the end of each healthy futures challenge month students can turn in their completed log during PE and earn healthy futures prizes, and a grand prize drawing ticket.
The grand prize can be selected from a menu of fun items including Ladderball, Spikeball, a Healthy Futures Hoody and more!
Stay active!
Printable Forms: https://healthyfuturesak.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/HF-Activity-Log.pdf
Health Class Update
Hello Rabbit Creek Families,
During the weeks of January 8-12 and January 15-19, the following grade levels will be participating in the second and final Alaska Safe Children’s Act lesson of the school year.
Kindergarten, Second, Fourth, and Fifth Grade:
During the weeks of February 5-9 and February 12-16, the following grade levels will be participating in the second and final Alaska Safe Children’s Act lesson of the school year.
First, Third, and Sixth Grade:
Please see the link below letter to find information about the Alaska Safe Children’s Act.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PlFFHQHJyprOgta7eWZdXY2YxPCB5Ouj/edit
Information about the lessons can be found here.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1J4mCSGZi6GBUv14WBpiO-7gsrj7DbXtA?usp=sharing
Thank you!
Ms. Sharp
Elementary Health & SEL Specialist
O'Malley & Rabbit Creek
Anchorage School District
Student PICK UP/ DROP OFF
Drop Off:
9:50-10:00 AM Monday
8:50-9:00 AM Tuesday-Friday
Pick Up:
3:30-3:40 PM
Within a School Zone
Drive Slowly
Be prepared to stop
Put cell phones away
Abide school person for safety
Traffic Jam
Contact Us:
Email: bais_ashley@asdk12.org (Principal)
Email: grenier_adrianne@asdk12.org (Acting Principal through February 2024)
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/rabbitcreek
Location: 13650 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99516
Phone: (907) 742-5700