Grizzly Gazette: February 2017
News you can use from Dena'ina Elementary School
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February Principal Post
Dear Dena'ina Families,
Every 4 weeks, teachers come together to review student data and make instructional decisions. This process, called Response to Instruction (RTI), is a system used nationwide to ensure that all students get what they need behaviorally, academically and socially in order to thrive. Decisions are based on assessments, classwork, attendance, and other factors. Program changes, interventions, extensions and strategies like skill level grouping are all research based practices.
One of the most effective practices that increases student achievement is student goal setting and feedback. Teachers in grades 2-5 meet with each student and go over the MAP Student Profile Report so that students are aware of what they know and what they need to learn in order to meet their growth target. This helps students take ownership over their own progress. Based on their data, students may also be using Google Classroom, Khan Academy, MobyMax or Lexia, which are all online and accessible at home.
The growing use of technology in nearly every career is undeniable, therefore the use of technology in education is a must in order to prepare students for the world they will enter as future graduates. Technology is a great way to personalize learning and ensure that students master standards. Next year, Dena'ina will be one of the few schools in our district that will have one computer for every child, and we are working on a plans for effective use of blended learning. Keep an eye out for more information - we will be asking for parent input!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Everett
Got any Lonely Gloves?
We are here to take your lonely, leftover, insulated winter gloves! Send them in to Nurse Mary and when kids come down to get gloves for recess we can match them up!
School Spelling Bee Grades 3-5
Wednesday, Feb 8, 2017, 09:45 AM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Book Fair
Monday, Feb 13, 2017, 08:45 AM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Family Dance Night
Tuesday, Feb 14, 2017, 06:00 PM
7068 Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
No School Professional Development Day
Thursday, Feb 16, 2017, 08:45 AM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Parent Teacher Conferences - Open House Time
Friday, Feb 17, 2017, 08:30 AM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Scheduled Parent Teacher Conference Time
Friday, Feb 17, 2017, 11:30 AM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Pep Rally
Friday, Feb 24, 2017, 03:15 PM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Pizza with the Principal
Tuesday, Feb 28, 2017, 11:30 AM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
What is with all this snow and the parking lot?!
Our snowplow contractor is working hard to keep up with the snowfall - we've been lucky to have it this year, but it can create a problem in our small parking lot! They usually come and plow quickly to get the initial snow out of the way, then come back to do 'clean up' with loaders and skid steers when there is little to no traffic. Thank you for your patience with this!
Kagan Structure for February: Quiz Quiz Trade
Our Kagan Structure this month is Quiz Quiz Trade
Students quiz a partner, get quizzed by their partner, and then trade cards to repeat the process with a new partner. This structure is great for reviewing content or using as a fun game.
Positive Action at school
We need your help!
Click here to see a list of needs at school. These are updated regularly! Details for each need are listed as well as how to help and who to contact.
Healthy Bodies - Keep your Brain Healthy!
Teachers may be asking you to provide healthy snacks for any Valentine celebrations, check out their classroom newsletters for more info.
About Us
Email: melissa.roovers@matsuk12.us
Website: www.matsuk12.us/dne
Location: 7068 Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Phone: 907.864.5600
Christmas Friendship Dinner
December 25, 2016
11:00am - 3:00pm
Menard Sports Complex
Free - no donations accepted!
Volunteers welcome call 354-6115
matsufoodbank@gmail.com
Healthy bodies at Dena'ina Elementary
Don't forget about the Family Fitness Frenzy Challenge developed just for Dena’ina Elementary. If our Dena’ina families are active for 60 minutes a day, for 10 days out of the month (at least 1 parent, 1 Dena’ina student, & 1 sibling if possible, but of course the more the merrier!) then your family is entered into a drawing the first week in March for a slew of prizes like 3 Bears & Skinny Raven gift certificates, 4 pack of Alyeska Lift passes, and more! There are two more months left so don’t wait! Just have your Dena’ina student bring the completed calender with 10 days filled out stating what your family did and turn it into the Front Office or the gym. Copies of the Dena’ina Fitness Frenzy are available in the gym, in the Front Office, and online at our school’s website under Mr. Stewart’s teaching page! For more information, you can email Christopher.stewart@matsuk12.us or call 864-5605 and leave a message.