PE "Active"-ities
Healthy Futures: The February Calendar will go home with students later this month!! This calendar is due by the first part of March. There is a deadline to enter them in the computer and if they are not turned in on time the system locks and late students will not get their prize. Please be mindful of the calendar deadlines. If you need ideas on activities to do, go to www.playeveryday.alaska.gov . (This is a voluntary program as I know many families are busy after school.) Parents, you are encouraged to get healthy and active with your kids as well!!
Kids Heart Challenge: Our school is participating in this event again this year to raise money for the American Heart Association. Last year we raised over $19,000, and this year we would like to raise as much as possible! Please consider helping to raise money for the AHA. Donation envelopes will be going home with students January 24th. (Students are not required to collect donations to participate in activities). During PE for the next few weeks, we will be working on jump rope activities and discussing a healthy lifestyle. Donations will be due Friday, February 10th. The top fundraiser in each grade level will get to help SLIME Mrs Schubert in a Facebook Live event!! Students who raise $150 or more online BEFORE our official start date (January 30) will earn an extra Thank You gift from the AHA!
Dear Families - Our Kids Heart Challenge program is kicking off on January 24th . We are proud to support the American Heart Association and Be the Torch in the fight against heart disease and stroke! Students will learn how to keep their hearts happy and healthy through physical and mental wellbeing, while helping others with special hearts by raising lifesaving donations. Our goal is to have 100% of our school families join the team and learn Hands Only CPR through Finn’s Mission. Don’t wait, get started TODAY! Students who join the team early will get recognized at our kick-off!
- REGISTER at www.heart.org/khc or download the Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android
- TAKE THE CHALLENGE to Move More or Be Kind and earn the FREE Be the Torch Wristband when we kick-off!
- COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and how you can help kids with special hearts!
Thank you for supporting our school and this lifesaving program!
PLEASE HELP!! There are several students in our school who struggle tying their shoes. This is one of the many important life skills students should learn. Please ask your child if they can tie their shoes, and if they struggle, here is a great video to teach them how!!! Also, double check with your student to make sure their PE shoes still fit! Shoes are becoming too small, and the Velcro is dying out!
Make sure students still have shoes at school to wear for PE! If you need help getting shoes for your student to use, please contact Mrs. Bishop.
Upcoming “Active”-ities:
· EVERY MONDAY- Happy Runs sponsored by Active Soles in Palmer. 6:00 pm~please wear reflective clothing and a head lamp!
· Kids Heart Challenge (Jump Rope for Heart) event/donation turn in date February 10.
SOCK HOP!!! Friday, January 27th will be our Sock Hop in the gym!! Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Carte have been teaching kids different dances in the gym this week and next, and will be having a dance night to show them off!! This is a FAMILY event, and all dances will be taught so anyone can join! PPE Staff will be making desserts to auction off that night to help buy new PE Equipment. PTA will have the concession stand open to sell snacks. This is a fun event, and families are welcome to dress from ANY decade!! Show us your best 80’s look, or bring it back to the Disco Era. Have a poodle skirt? Show it off or your “greaser” look! Join us from 6:30-8:00!!
Winter recess gear
We want to make sure all kids are warm when we go outside for recess, please ensure your students have ALL 5 (gloves, hat, snow pants, coats, warm boots) We go out in any weather! Our cut off for outdoor recess is -10 degrees. Our area has HIGH winds, which makes it so much colder! If you need assistance in purchasing gear, please reach out to Principal Schubert. Josie.schubert@matsuk12.us or (907) 861-5702
Lost and Found!
Parents and Students please check the lost and found regularly. Our tubs are now in the front area and will be emptied monthly.
Contact information
Robin Covington, Admin. Secretary
Katie Aro, Secretary