Arctic Light K-8
Do Good Work, Be a Friend, Every Day - April 20th, 2020
Upcoming Events:
- MONTH OF APRIL - military child month
- April 21 - Front steps Pledge, 8:40am Tuesday morning
- April 21 - start returning all band and orchestra instruments
- April 23 - Kahoot Game Show - 2:30pm, Thursday afternoon (text with game code coming soon)
- May 8 - Virtual Field Day
- May 8 - Band and Orchestra instruments final date
- May 11-15th - pick-up final student items and school yearbook
- May 11-15th - Return all borrowed textbooks and Chromebooks to school
Principal's Message
We're here everyday.
Each week day at 7:30am I'm greeted by Mrs. Lehman (admin secretary), Coach (PE teacher) and Mrs. Shawna (BIA): it's a great way to start the day. We're all here to keep our Remote Learning on track.
If you need anything, give us a call. Even if you don't need anything, give us a call to let us know how you're doing. These are trying times, keep in touch.
Be safe,
Mr. Keener
Principal – Arctic Light K-8
Assistant Principal's Letter
Each year as the sun begins to shine brighter and the temperatures begin to rise, we celebrate military children appreciation month or “Purple Up”. This year’s in person events may have been canceled but we want to continue to honor our military children and their families. What kids overwhelmingly need right now is to feel comforted, and loved. What better way to celebrate our children than to create a little unpredictable and joyous fun for our families in the form of good old-fashioned play. I would like to share a couple of games that can be enjoyable to play at home and foster the love for one another. Although we can’t join together in celebration, we are here with you in the spirit of fun, playfulness and love.
Yours,
Mrs. Thrun
Triangle Tag (4 players)
1. One player in each group steps out of the triangle to be the odd-one-out. The other three players join hands to form a triangle. They hold hands for the entire round.
2. One of the three in the triangle is the target. The other two are the bodyguards. The odd-one-out tries to tag the target.
3. The other two players in the triangle protect the target by keeping him/her away from the odd-one-out. The odd-one-out tries to go over; under, or around in an attempt to make the tag. Be sure not to let go of hands!
4. Once the tag is made or a predetermined time limit is up, the odd-one out joins the triangle. The target becomes the odd-one out, and a new target is chosen.
Shoe Scramble (2 or more players)
1. Players form a circle. Everyone holds hands. Everyone takes off one shoe and tosses it in the center.
2. Each person must pick up one shoe, locate the owner of the shoe, and return it to the owner without letting go of the hands on either side.
Blind Caterpillar (3-5 or more players)
1. Everyone stands in a line, each with their hands on the shoulder of the player in front of them. The head of the caterpillar (the person in front) has his/her eyes open. The body of the caterpillar (the others) shut their eyes.
2. The head lead the blind caterpillar about the room, telling them where they are, what they cannot see, and what to look out for.
3. At about two-minute intervals the leader calls: “Stop…Metamorphosis…Go!” The head of the caterpillar then goes to the back, the new head opens his/her eyes and becomes the eyes to guide the caterpillar.
Balloon Bounce (2 or more players and 2 or more balloons of different colors)
1. Hold hands in a circle, holding the balloons in their hands.
2. Players bounce a balloon in the air without letting go of their hands. They use hands, heads, elbows, feet, or any body part to keep the balloon afloat.
3. When the group feels confident, they release the second balloon and try to keep two balloons in the air at once. If a balloon lands on the ground, players must pick it up and get it bouncing again without letting go of the hands.
SE Code in Attendance
Free Breakfast and Lunch
- Students can receive both breakfast and lunch free: 9-11am outside our gym doors.
- Parents can pick up breakfast and lunches if they have student 'S' numbers.
Counselor Corner
Hello!
Spring is when Career Exploration lessons usually happen at each grade level. The youngest students learn the names of different careers, and then primary students explore specific Career Clusters, such as agriculture, health services (including EMTs & firefighters), and construction. Intermediate students spend time learning about their preferences for working indoors or outdoors, working with their hands or working more with people or ideas, and whether they might want to work in a city or out in a specific biome like deserts, oceans, or forests. Middle School students learn the paths to different careers, and how to better understand what they enjoy doing versus just what they are good at.
During this time at home, it may be a great time for students to explore different career areas and how to start developing their skill set around their own interests. Here are two sites with engaging information:
https://connectedstudios.org/life_videos
Careers are built gradually from a series of jobs and educational opportunities throughout a lifetime.
Much of that work starts at home with curiosity and research.
Please contact me for further information or just to set up a chat: kate.lasota@k12northstar.org