Tustumena Elementary Newsletter
March 24, 2017
State Testing has begun.
From the KPBSD Wellness Committee
My name is Tela O'Donnell-Bacher and I am the parent representative for the KPBSD Wellness Committee. Next Thursday, March 30th we are having our biannual meeting. If you have thoughts around student nutrition and physical activity I would like to hear from you. What works, what doesn't, and what are your ideas.
You can contact me at (907) 399-9854 or email me at telaodonnell@gmail.com. Please get your comments into my by Wednesday March 29th so I can share them at the Thursday meeting.
Thank you,
Tela Bacher
Pre-School Assessment for Tustumena on April 25th.
News Release
Pre-Kindergarten Title I assessments take place in April and May
Soldotna, March 27, 2017—Children who will be four years old by September 1, 2017, have an opportunity to attend pre-kindergarten classes at their local area school in the fall. To qualify for the classes, parents and guardians must contact their local area school to schedule a Pre-K assessment, and complete an application prior to the school screening appointment date.
Title I funded Pre-K programs available at specific sites in the KPBSD provide an excellent opportunity for children who turn four by September 1, 2017, to get a jumpstart on success in school
KPBSD’s Pre-K teachers are all certified and have specialized training in early childhood education
Programs are engaging and developmentally appropriate, with an emphasis on preparing children to be successful when they enter kindergarten.
Pre-K the KPBSD Way focuses on experiences that facilitate each child’s growth in the targeted areas of social and emotional development; approaches to learning; communication, language, literacy; cognitive development, and physical well-being.
Parent or guardian action steps
Contact local attendance area school for times and testing locations. (See alphabetical list of schools offering Pre-K sessions*)
Complete a Pre-K Application—the school office in your attendance area will provide applications
Return the application to your neighborhood school office during school hours
Schedule your child’s assessment prior to the date for your neighborhood school. (Dates listed below)
Children must be age 4 by September 1, 2017
Title I KPBSD programs web link: Title 1 programs at KPBSD
coming events
April
5- Early Release - 2:05pm
15- Saturday- Easter Egg Hunt
18- PTO Meeting - 4pm
24- Last Site Council Meeting of school year- 4pm
24- thru May 5, Kasilof Public Library Bookfair- delivery 2-4 weeks
27- Spring Concert- 2pm dress rehearsal, 6pm concert
28- Masonic Award Presentation- KCHS- 6:30 start time
May
3- Early Release - 2:05pm
4- Kindergarten Visitation for next year's class- only if your child is pre-registered
4-5 Sixth Graders to Peterson Bay
5- 5th grade Wax Museum 1:10 to 3:00 in library
10-11- Spring SEM 2-3pm each day
11-5th Grade Beach Field Trip
16- PTO meeting 4pm
16- Lynx Track Field Trip- Michael, Pollock, Fowler, Blossom
17- Lynx Track Field Trip- Bosick, Mills, Hopkins
18- Lynx Track Field Trip - Gossett, Werner
23- Talent Show - 2pm
24- Field Day- Last day of school
Information
Email: dhayman@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Website: kpbsd.k12.ak.us/tustumena
Location: 58231 Sterling Highway, Kasilof, AK, United States
Phone: 907-260-1345