Birchwood Banner
October 2022
Principal's Corner
It has been a wet fall and it could possibly be a snowy winter. The snow and cold will soon be upon us. Please remember that students will be outside in all types of weather during line up before school, at recess and after school when waiting for the bus or a ride. According to ASD policy, students are expected to go outside for recess to a chill factor of -10 degrees. Therefore, please make sure that your child or children are properly equipped. Please see below for the expected winter gear for each grade level:
- K-3 Winter coat, hat or hood, gloves or mittens, snow pants and winter boots
- 4-5 Winter coat, hat or hood, gloves or mittens and winter boots
Other things to consider:
- A hoody is not considered suitable for outdoor winter activities
- A physician’s note is necessary to exclude a student from participating in outdoor activities.
Thank you for helping us ensure that your child is safe, healthy and able to enjoy recess. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Additional information regarding the dress code can be found on the school website.
Michael Thomas
Principal
Birchwood ABC Elementary School
Anchorage School District
Healthy Future Activity Logs
September activity logs are due October 4th. They can be turned into your teacher, Mr. Olson, or the office.
Begin your October Activity Log Today!
Activity logs will not be passed out in PE as we try to encourage students to take on the responsibility of this task. Students may get logs from the media rack in front of the school office, from the folder as they exit school, print a log at home (click HERE) or my favorite is when they make their own log or calendar on a scratch sheet of paper. activityloglink
Running Jamboree
PTA News
After School Programs
October Character Trait
Student Council
Dates to Remember
Oct. 12th Picture Retakes
Oct. 12th Sports Wear Dress Up Day
Oct. 21st No School
Oct. 25th Great Alaska Pizza Company Fundraiser
Oct. 26th Crazy Hair Day
Oct. 26th-27th Parent Teacher Conferences/Early Dismal
Oct. 28th No School for Students
Nov. 4th Red, White and Blue Assembly