Grizzly Gazette: September 2019
News you can use from Dena'ina Elementary School
Principal Post
Dear Dena'ina Families,
The school year is off and running and we are so happy to have kids back at Dena'ina!
Each year we use data to create goals for our school, our grade levels, individual students and for ourselves. Last year our big focus was reading fluency and math fact fluency. We started Math Maniacs and used programs to increase reading fluency for all students. The work paid off - our school met our growth goals on the MAP assessment in math in every grade level and nearly every grade level in reading.
This year we are focusing on improving Language. Writing becomes more complex as students move through school; our state standards are rigorous and require students to use high levels of vocabulary and to use evidence to analyze texts. These standards are meant to get student college and career ready.
Fall testing is underway - you will receive MAP reports, AIMSWeb reports and PEAKS results the week of September 16th. During Parent/Teacher conferences (October 31st & November 1st) you'll discuss with teachers how your child is progressing - and we look forward to another year partnering with you for their success!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Everett
Parent's Right to Know Letter
Lunch Applications
PICTURE DAY
Monday, Sep 23, 2019, 09:30 AM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, USA
District Cross Country Meet
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2019, 03:00 PM
Colony High School, East Bogard Road, Palmer, AK, USA
Pep Rally
Friday, Sep 27, 2019, 03:00 PM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, USA
SAFETY NIGHT - Family Engagement Event
Thursday, Oct 3, 2019, 05:30 PM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, USA
On site before & after school care!
Bring in your Box Tops!
For the month of September our school will be running a Box Tops for Education Collection.
There are two easy ways to collect box tops for our school.
- Download the Box Tops App and scan your receipt to find out if any of your purchases qualify. It's as simple as that! Our school will be credited for your Box Tops, and your work is all done!
- Send Box Tops to school with your child, and have him or her give the box tops to the Homeroom teacher.
Our school will earn 10 Cents for every Box Top we receive, and we will use the money earned to support our students here at school.
*Please note that we collect Box Tops all year long, even though this drive will close at the end of September.
Thank You For Your Help!
Mrs. Swalling
Parent Tips
Healthy Bodies
Active Minds
Responsible Citizens
Activities & Events
CLICK HERE for the master list of all events and activities for the whole year at Dena'ina. Please note that some details may be subject to change.
FAQs for Parents
Homework Policy
MATH MANIACS
Students who pass an operation become a Math Maniac, then they can move on to becoming a 'Brainiac' or 'Craniac'. See below for info on how they earn these at each grade level:
KINDERGARTEN
Maniac- 100 Club and count by 10s to 100 (with 100% accuracy)
Brainiac- Skip count by 5s and 2s to 100 (with 100% accuracy)
Craniac- Addition fluency (to 90% accuracy)
1st GRADE
Maniac - Addition: 50 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
Brainiac - Subtraction: 50 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
Craniac - Mixed Add/Sub: 50 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
2nd GRADE
Maniac - Subtraction: 50 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
Brainiac - Multiplication: 50 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
Craniac - Division: 50 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
3rd GRADE
Maniac - Multiplication: 50 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
Brainiac - Division: 50 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
Craniac - Mixed Multiplication & Division: 50 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
4th GRADE
Maniac - Division: 70 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
Brainiac - Mixed Multiplication & Division: 70 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
Craniac - Multiply Fractions: 50 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
5th GRADE
Maniac - Mixed Multiplication & Division: 70 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
Brainiac - Multiply fractions: 50 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
Craniac - Double digit multiplication: 50 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
5th GRADE CHALLENGE after Craniac:
Double digit division: 50 problems in 2 minutes with 90% accuracy
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get information about what is going on at school?
Information is given out in various formats in order to ensure delivery. We use the website, Facebook, flyers, emails and text messages. If you don't receive our email and text messages, please make sure your information is updated in ParentVue. Also, download the MSBSD app - you can customize which schools you get information about plus you'll receive district wide notifications like school closures or activities.
About Us
Email: melissa.roovers@matsuk12.us
Website: www.matsuk12.us/dne
Location: 7068 Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Phone: 907.864.5600