Big Lake Elementary Newsletter
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BLE
NO SCHOOL MONDAY OR TUESDAY
Tuesday, February 18 is a professional development day for staff.
There is no school for students on these days.
REPORT CARD TO THE PUBLIC
SPELLING BEE
NEW SECURITY PROCEDURE
On Monday, February 3rd, Big Lake Elementary implemented a District wide initiative focused on safety by locking the front doors of the school during the instructional day (9:30-3:30).
While you will still have full access to your students, you will need to ring the doorbell located to the left of the front doors to enter the school. We will have signs posted to guide you.
Thank you for helping us ensure the safety of our students. If you have any questions please call the school office at 892-9700.
ACTIVITIES
DR. SEUSS NIGHT FEB 20
BOOK FAIR IS OPEN
The Book Fair is open! Stay warm and read a good book!
YEARBOOK
GIRLS ON THE RUN
Girls on the Run is returning to Big Lake Elementary this spring. Practices will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 3:45 – 5:15 pm from February 24 thru May 9 (date of the 5k). Girls in grades 3, 4, and 5 may begin registering for the program on February 1st. Registration closes on March 1st. Please visit www.gotrsouthcentralak.org to register your girl. The standard cost of this 10 week program is $150 per girl which covers the cost of the curriculum, t-shirts, water bottles, 5k registration, snacks, and other lesson materials. Financial assistance is available. Please contact Coach Wight at 907-892-9700 or at kirstin.wight@matsuk12.us if you have any questions about Girls on the Run.
Thank you and we look forward to another great season!
--Coach Wight
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
OTHER INFORMATION
February lunch menu
5TH GRADE FUNDRAISER POPCORN
HEALTHY FUTURES SPRING CHALLENGE
The sunshine makes me want to start moving! So start noting your activity and join the latest round of Healthy Futures. The spring challenge for Healthy Futures begins February 1st and runs for February, March and April!
Participants are asked to be physically active for 60 minutes a day for 15 days during the month. Recess counts for 30 minutes if your child is outside running around, and on days your child has PE that counts also.
Students earn gel pens for turning in their monthly activity calendars and earn a chance for the drawing of bigger prizes that takes place in April. So, get moving, mark it on your calendar and Join the Healthy Futures Team.
February’s Activity Log will be sent home with students on Friday and is attached to this newsletter.
MUSIC NOTES
COMBINED ELEM/MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT FEB 26
Combined Band Concert Wednesday, Feb 26 @ 6:30pm @ Houston Jr/Sr High.
Big Lake Elementary Band students will participate in this unique concert with middle and high school students. Band students need to be dressed in their concert attire (any combination of black and white) and arrive by 6:00 PM with their instrument and music at Houston Jr/Sr High School on Feb. 26. Come join us for a great night of music!
NURSE RX
DONATIONS
We certainly live in a wonderful community. Thank you for donating pants, coats, and various other items. Our students appreciate you and your donations.
WINTER GEAR
WINTER CLOTHING: Students go outside until 10 below.
Please make sure they have their snow pants, a warm coat, boots, gloves, and hat.
If it is a hardship to provide these items please contact the school nurse at 907-892-9705
PTO NEWS
PTO SKATE NIGHT
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About Us
Brenna Reintsma, Principal
Jason Moen, Assistant Principal
Chris Sawyer, Admin. Secretary
Shari Mason, Office Secretary
Email: ble@matsuk12.us
Website: matsuk12.us/ble
Location: 3808 S. Big Lake Road, Big Lake, AK
Phone: 907.892.9700