Grizzly Gazette: September 2017
News you can use from Dena'ina Elementary School
4th & 5th Grade Band
Homework Policy
Parenting Tips & Tricks
Principal Post
Dear Dena'ina Families,
Recently our Title I Team met to determine our family engagement nights. You can look forward to these upcoming events:
- Tuesday 10/10/17 Family Game Night & Chili Cook Off
- Tuesday 11/28/17 Craft Night with Stone Soup & Positive Action
- Thursday 3/1/17 Camp Read A Lot
- Thursday 4/19 Tech Night & Spotlight on Cyber Safety
More information about each individual event will come home in advance. We look forward to having this time with your family at school!
This school year is off to such a positive start, and I see examples of students exemplifying citizenship every day. Our 4th and 5th graders are eating lunch in the gym and commons, which means they also need to help get tables & chairs put up afterwards to help out Mr. Morgan so he can get the gym clean before the next class comes in. There is no shortage of help - I have not once had a student complain about helping, and in fact we don't even ask anymore. Students are pitching in right away.
Teachers have commented on how helpful students are being in class as well, especially with technology. They are problem solving with each other and helping their peers (or sometimes a staff member!) whenever there is a need.
There are countless other examples of kids that have shown respect & empathy, accepted responsibility for something or shown leadership. We continually work on keepin' it REAL and having a growth mindset. Our goal is to make more parent contact when these good things are happening so you hear the wonderful things your child is doing at school.
We hope that the autumn season is treating you well, and as always, if you have questions about anything please let us know!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Everett
MAP & CPAA Testing
Tuesday, Sep 5, 2017, 09:00 AM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Fall Picture Day
Monday, Sep 25, 2017, 09:30 AM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
September Pep Rally
If your student is named Student of the Month for August, you will be notified via Connect Ed.
Friday, Sep 29, 2017, 03:15 PM
7068 Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Parents' Right to Know
CLICK HERE for the Parent Right to Know Letter, which provides details about how to obtain this information if you are interested.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to fill out if my student is going to walk or ride to or from school (including activities)?
Parents must sign a permission slip for safety reasons. These slips can be picked up at the front office or printed from the website.
Why won't the bus driver release my Kindergartner or 1st grader without an adult?
For safety reasons, it is a district wide policy that K/1 students will not be released off the bus without an adult present. Parents can sign an Authorization to Release form in order to allow the driver to release the student. You can pick one of these up in the office or go to our website.
For transportation questions, please call 761-HELP.
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