Grizzly Gazette: September 2021
News you can use from Dena'ina Elementary School
Principal Post
Dear Dena'ina Families,
We are so happy to have had a great kickoff to a new school year. Thank you again for flexibility, patience and respect as we navigate this new normal.
We appreciate your patience with bussing challenges, longer than usual pick-up wait times, and everything COVID-19 has thrown our way. Our approach to this school year is "We Rise By Lifting Others". Through a collective effort of staff, students, and community Dena’ina Elementary believes we can raise our floor while creating a porous ceiling for success. This attitude will serve us well through all academic, social/emotional, and behavioral approaches to student learning.
Fall testing is underway - you will receive MAP and/or AIMSWEB reports by the end of September. During Parent/Teacher conferences (October 29th) you'll discuss with teachers how your child is progressing - and we look forward to another year partnering with you for their success!
Sincerely,
Mr. Lavalier
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.
Student Handbook
End of Day Procedures
School Pay
Parent's Right to Know Letter
Title I - Family Engagement Events
UPCOMING EVENTS/DATES TO REMEMBER:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - PICTURE DAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 - ELEMENTARY CROSS COUNTRY MEET @ PALMER HIGH
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.
What Mitigation Plans does Dena'ina have in place?
A copy of Dena'ina Elementary School's FY22 Mitigation Plans can be found here.
About Us
Email: benjamin.lavalier@matsuk12.us
Website: www.matsuk12.us/dne
Location: 7068 Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Phone: 907.864.5600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dnegrizzlies