3-School Newsletter
Cooper Landing, Hope, and Moose Pass Schools
February 28, 2023
CASCIA Focus Group
Educators and families are asked to participate in the Coherence and Alignment among Science Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CASCIA) Project!
A focus group will take place in early May of 2023.
The group will provide feedback regarding the quality and usefulness of initial prototypes of grade 5 and grade 8 End-of-Unit (EOU) and End-of-Year (EOY) science assessment score reports and instructional guidance and resources.
The group will last 1 hour and there will be approximately 1 hour of preparation and pre-reading. District and school administrators, grade 5 and grade 8 science teachers, and parents and guardians of grade 5 or grade 8 students are encouraged to apply.
Please complete this interest form if you are interested in applying or nominating someone else!
Moose Pass School: Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday 3/7 - Alyeska Ski Day
Thursday 3/9 - Early Release Day: Students released at 1:45
Friday 3/10 - No School for Students End of Quarter/In-Service Day
Monday 3/13-Friday 3/17 - Spring Break
Tuesday 3/21 - Alyeska Ski Day
T-Shirt, Mug, Tote Bag Sale Still Open:
Check out this awesome design that the students made with Ms. Laura last Year: https://www.bonfire.com/store/moose-pass-school/
Share the link with friends and family!
Cooper Landing School Updates
Skiing
The remaining ski dates are March 7 and 21. On occasion, we may need help transporting students other than your own. If you are willing to help, a background check is required. Please go to https://kpbsd.org/departments/assistant-superintendent/instructional-services/hr/volunteer/ to complete the form. You will also need to complete a driver registration form, vehicle checklist form, and chaperone waiver, all of which are available in the school office. Thank you in advance!
Dates to Remember
March 9 - Early release. Students dismissed at 1:45
March 10 - No school. Teacher in-service and end of quarter
March 13-17 - Spring break
Donation Link
Many of you have been asking how to make an online donation to our school with your credit card. Here is a link: https://kpbsd.revtrak.net/k-12-schools/Cooper-Landing/cooper-landing-fundraiser/ Please note that a fee of 3.6% will be added to the total. Thank you for your support!
Hope School Happenings
Hello Students and Parents,
Students enjoyed their visit from Sarah Shuh from KMTA today. Excitement also fills the halls as Tuesdays approach and the trip to Alyeska Resort days is anticipated. What about this weather? The sunshine has been plentiful this Monday. Giggles are smiles as each of the students head out for recess. The sunshine and fresh air are so good for them.
Mrs. Peck's classroom seems to reading a lot this week. I wonder what teacher has them reading? I believe they are diving into outer space. Lots of facts about the universe and planets. I am hoping this week for an invitation to play Kahoot with them. I think Mrs. Peck may extend the fun Kahoot program Q & A to parents and students on parent night some day.
Mr. McKibben's class has been working on two step story problems in math. They continue to work hard each day. Changing around how we learn math with word problems is a great way to talk about math and think about how math applies to our every day lives and situations. The students are doing a wonderful job.
Don't forget Tiny Tots days and Community Night this week. We always look forward to seeing you.
Please view the attached Report Card to the Public. You will find much information within the letter including a link which takes you directly to the report card. Please see attached document.
Important Dates:
March 8th, 2023: PTO Meeting at 3:45
March 9th, 2023: Early Release for students
March 10th, 2023: Inservice - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
March 13th through March 17th, 2023: SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Alyeska Information from Dawn Hammond-Sammet:
Alyeska Skiing Days:
February 7, 14, 21, 28, and March 7 and 21
Community Nights at Hope School: (EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH 9TH)
Please join us at the Hope School beginning January 19th, 2023 from 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM and each Thursday during January and February. Please see our flyer for full rules and details. All children under 5th grade are required to be accompanied at all times by an adult.
Tiny Tots Gym (Ages 0-5):
Tuesday and Thursday of each week through January and February from 9:00am - 11:00Bring your tot and play in the gym while you chat with other parents! This is a parent supervised activity. There will not be any school supervision. Please see flyer for further details.
Volunteers and Substitute Teachers
Hope School is always happy to have substitute teachers and volunteers. Opportunity is available for both positions currently. Please consider one or both positions https://www.applitrack.com/kpbsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Volunteer+Screening+Process
Here is a link to your new school calendar for this school year.
https://kpbsd.org/wp-content/uploads/parents-students/calendars/2022-2023-Districtwide-Calendar.pdf
COVID POLICY: Covid information available on district website: https://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/content.aspx?id=42180
Hope School Staff
