Big Lake Elementary Newsletter
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BLE
SPELLING BEE
Will West won the school spelling bee, he will be representing Big Lake Elementary at the state spelling bee. The runner up was Gracie Sievenpiper-Booth. Congratulations to Will, Gracie and all the spellers.
BOOK FAIR HOURS
The DinoMite Book Fair is open through March 7.
Daily Hours:
8:15-8:50
12:00-1:15
after school every day until 4:30 EXCEPT Wednesday is closed due to Lego Robotics.
LIBRARY NOOK
Did you know reading 20 minutes a day increases a child's reading ability and those children score in the 90th percentile on standardized tests! Even 5-10 minutes a day at home will increase skills across the board.
DR. SEUSS WEEK: MARCH 4 - 8
IDIT-A-READ
Get your books and read your way to Nome! Big Lake Elementary’s Idit-A-Read starts March 1st and goes through March 31st. Read and record the minutes your child reads at home on their calendar, initial and return to school each Thursday in March. The goal is to read 1131 minutes and follow the Iditarod Trail. Classes will also be competing to reach Nome first. The winning class earns a lunchtime pizza party in April. Parents can join the race as well by entering the minutes that they read on the Parent calendar, have your child initial it and return it to school on Thursday as well. Information should be coming home with each student on Thursday and copies of each have been attached to this newsletter. Enjoy some great books and read your way to Nome!
Idit-A-Read Parent Letter
Parent Calendar
Student Calendar
MUSIC NOTES
3rd graders are gearing up to learn how to read and play music on recorders! By Spring Break, your student will have brought home a packet of music to practice and learn from. If your child does not already have a recorder, purchasing a recorder is fairly inexpensive. We have recorders available for purchase here at the school for $10, or you can rent one from the school for $5. Look for a letter coming home with more information. You can start sending in forms and fees on Monday, March 4th. If you choose not to purchase or rent from the school, please supply your student with a recorder by Tuesday, March 19th so they can practice. Thank you for your support in your student's musical endeavors!
MORE INFORMATION:
DRESS WARM FOR RECESS
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY ATTENDANCE
MARCH LUNCH MENU
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
Fall back, Spring ahead!
SPRING BREAK MARCH 11 - 18
SCHOOL PARKING LOT
Please help us keep our students safe by staying on the driving loop around the parking lot and back to the entrance/exit. Thank you.
YEARBOOK SALES
HEALTHY FUTURES CHALLENGE
Let’s Get Moving! The Healthy Futures Challenge is a program that helps your child build strong bones and muscles by playing for 60 minutes every day. Your child records their physical activity on the Healthy Futures Log and turns it into their teacher at the end of the month and earns prizes. The Challenge takes place in the months of January, February and March.
5TH GRADE SPONSORSHIP
Calling all caring hearts!
The 5th grade at Big Lake Elementary participates in a wonderful field trip each spring where we go to Homer for 3 days and 2 nights. Students get to learn about ecosystems, tidal animals, digital photography, among many other things. They get to ride in a boat in Kachemak Bay, sleep in yurts, hike, swim, and learn. The cost of the trip is $240, and some of the students are struggling to come up with the funds. We are looking for community members that might be willing to sponsor some or all of a student’s trip. If you are interested, please call Shari at Big Lake Elementary (892-9700) and tell her you have a caring heart! Thanks in advance!
GRIZZLY GEAR
Grizzly Gear for your student is still available. See the front office for purchase.
T-shirts $15
Long sleeved T-shirt $20
Hoodies $25
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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