North Star News
NSN Volume 40 ⭐ January 16, 2024
-Here is your weekly North Star News-
Neighborhood Safety Watch
Letter from KIBSD Safety Officer, Dated 1/10/23.
Hello families,
It has come to our attention of a situation at the bus stop located at Island Lake Rd. Students have been approached by an unknown male who has been asking for help to search for a dog in the woods and/or encouraging students to go into the woods with him. We encourage you to speak with your students about safe adults and remaining with groups, so they are not separated. Students should also be told to report any situation that makes them feel unsafe to trusted adults (parents/guardians, school bus drivers, and teachers).
The Alaska State Troopers have been made aware of the situation. Troopers will be making regular patrols in the area during the morning pick up times and afternoon drop off periods. If you hear anything from your students about this issue, please do not hesitate to call the Alaska State Troopers at 907-486-4121. The school bus drivers have also been informed to keep a look out and report anything suspicious immediately. Please also reach out to your school administrators so we can provide any assistance to your student in this scary situation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your school administrator or the District Director of Safety Kat Gambling at Kathleen.gambling@kibsd.org.
Popcorn Friday 1/19 - hosted by Kinder!
Please be sure to send money and orders with your students
in the morning to make sure they can get their popcorn. ❤️
We always do our best to accommodate late requests but just be aware
that we don't always have extra bags to do so.
Our popcorn volunteers are quick and efficient and amazing and
make your popcorn bags to order, so there isn't always enough leftover.
If you do need to put in a last minute order, please get it in to us by 9am.
Thank you for supporting our classrooms!
You Are Invited to a Winter Wonderland!
January Breakfast and Lunch Menu
KIBSD Meal Program and Account Payments
If you want to deposit lunch money with a credit card through your PowerSchool parent portal,
please remember that you will need to access the online version.
You can find that link on the www.KIBSD.org website, under the FAMILIES tab.
We are always happy to accept cash or checks for student lunch accounts in the office.
Call us @907-486-7500 if you have questions or need any help with parent portal access.
⭐ North Star Fine Art Highlight ⭐
Ms. Abby's first grade is getting extra creative in 2024. 🖐🏽
Community Adult Education @KOC
Career and College Prep
English Language
Check Out KIBSD Literacy Resources Below!
2024 Visitor Protocol for all KIBSD Schools
-A Note From the School Nurse-
Ms. Maggie's Tips and Tricks
If you have questions or concerns please contact the North Star counselor -
Ms. Maggie @Maggie.salisbury@kibsd.org
TEAMS# +1 907-341-3617
Next PTA Meeting - 1/18 5:30-6:30pm @NS Library
Please join us. All are welcome.
Questions for your PTA? Want to become a member?
northstarptacommunity@gmail.com
or... use the handy QR code above.
WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Would you like to volunteer at school this year?
We'd love to see you.
All you have to do is email volunteer@kibsd.org and
and state that you would like to volunteer at ⭐ North Star. ⭐
They will send you an email to initiate your background check, so be sure to look for that.
(Background checks are valid for 3 years.)
Once approved, stop by the office to verify your ID, sign paperwork and you are all set!
See the KIBSD website link below for more info.
https://www.kibsd.org/volunteers/
We look forward to seeing you.
-2023-24 Communication Pathways-
School Newsletter
Look for your weekly newsletter, The North Star News, in your inboxes every Monday afternoon.
General School Information
Emails from PowerschoolMessenger and Smore will be the main form of communication that you will receive for all general school information and updates outside of your student's classroom.
Urgent or Emergency Communications
All school emergency notices or alerts will be sent through
PowerSchoolMessenger emails or PowerSchoolMessenger automated calls.
Please take a moment to confirm that your phone numbers and emails
are up to date and correct in your parent portal or check with us in the office.
Individual Classroom/Teacher Communications
KIBSD Staff will only be communicating through district issued devices and applications.
Faculty and staff will no longer be texting or calling with their personal devices.
If you need to reach your child's teacher during the school day please
email, connect via SeeSaw or call the office to leave a message.
Need to speak with your principal?
Call the office to see if Ms. Morrow is available or to leave a message.
Ms. Morrow always tries to make time to speak with families
but scheduling an appointment time is recommended.
For appointments - please call 907-486-7499.
North Star Office is open 7:30am til 3:30pm - @907-486-7500.
We are always happy to help.
North Star Family Handbook for 2023-24
Here is the revised 2023-24 School Year Calendar
23-24 KIBSD School Calendar in Spanish
23-24 KIBSD School Calendar in Tagolog
23-24 KIBSD School Calendar in English
NORTH STAR ⭐ HOURS OF OPERATION
Doors open for students that have breakfast @7:35am.
Doors open @7:50am for students to start lining up for class.