Caribou Trails Update
Published by Crawford Elementary April 17, 2022
2021-2022 School Year is Winding Down!
First, the news from the USDA is that school meals will need to be paid for next year. Please visit the Nutrition Services page to fill out the online application. If you qualify this year you will have 30 days from the beginning of the school year grace next year to get your 2022-2023 application in. It is important that you apply for your family's benefit, and also, additional funding for the school may be provided depending on the percentage of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. Please take a few moments to fill out the online application.
Kindergarten Round-up will be April 25 and 26. Please encourage anyone you know to find information online at the FNSBSD Enrollment page. They may then begin the registration process through the Online Registration Portal. Then take your enrollment form and the required documents listed below to your area school.
- Required documents:
- Birth Certificate A birth certificate is required for students entering kindergarten or first grade who haven't been enrolled in the district before.
- Proof of Immunization
- Transcripts or Report Cards
- Proof of Current Physical Address
Utility bills such as phone, water or electric
Students must register at their home schools. To find school boundaries for next year go to the Transportation page or contact Mrs. Higdon at 907-372-3306 with your address.
This Tuesday Crawford's own Blair Shobe will be recognized at the FNSBSD School Board meeting for her winning Science Fair Logo design. Join us in the School Board room at the Administrative Center at 6:00 to celebrate Blair.
Take care and I will see you in the car line!
Teresa Lesage
Carnival!
Just a quick note with happenings and how to help!
Purple Star Award April 15
We were very honored to be joined by Alaska Commissioner of Education and Early Development Dr. Michael Johnson, Deputy Commissioner Ryals, Chief School Administrator Karen Melin, Colonel Surrey and our own Colonel Williamson for a tour of Crawford after Crawford received the Purple Star Award.
Purple Star School Designation
The Purple Star Award for military-friendly schools recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Thanks to the Crawford staff for going the extra mile for our Military connected children.
April Month of the Military Child Celebrations
It is April and the Month of the Military Child! Around the school doors are decorated and bulletin boards are going up. We are happy to celebrate our students this month!
April 29, from 5:00-6:30 we will have the Crawford Carnival. This is a community event welcoming the Anderson families to Crawford. Please come, enjoy the carnival and get familiar with the school and staff.
The entire month of April will host the PTO Month of the Military Child Door Decorating contest and the doors are looking great. During the Carnival on April 29, so be sure to walk around the building to admire the hard work and creativity of our students and teachers.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Earns National Accreditation
From our Assistant Superintendent, Luke Meinert:
"I wanted you all to know that the accreditation review team was very complimentary of our district. They stated we will score very well on their rating system and have a systems-wide accreditation status. This is a huge accomplishment for our district and it is because of the amazing work you all do day in and day out.
The district will receive a draft final report with details in approximately 10 days, a finalized report within 30 days, and plaques for our district sometime this summer.
Please take time to celebrate this accomplishment at your schools as this is an awesome achievement."
Beware of Fine!
We Need Break Aides and Crossing Guards
For a full listing of External Job Openings, Click here.
We would love for you join our Crawford team! Break Aides work a maximum of 15 hours a week and supervise students during recess. We also need Crossing Guards for before and after school work. Come work with us and enjoy the warming weather and increased daylight in the company of the kids!
STEMKAMP Is Back!
Students entering 3rd-8th grades this fall are eligible to participate in this five-day summer program filled with fun, hands-on, STEM learning activities!
Date: July 25 - 29, 2022
Location: Ben Eielson Junior-Senior High School
Registration: Advanced registration is required at www.stemkamp.net and there is no fee to participate.
Sign up now to ensure a seat for your child!
PACAF Band Coming to Crawford
Library Books Need to Be Returned!
Carnival Information Sheet
Ben Eielson JSHS Tours
Tuesday, April 19th Crawford 6th grade will visit the Junior High from 12:45-1:15 .
On Wednesday, April 27th, Crawford 5th Grade will visit the Junior High from 10:00-12:30 and will have lunch at Ben Eielson.
Upcoming Events
Ongoing -
- April is the Month of the Military Child!
April- April 18-22 - Third Grade level AK STAR Test Schedule
- April 19 - Crawford 6th grade will visit the Junior High (12:45-1:15)
- April 27 - Crawford 5th grade will visit the Junior High (10:00-12:30)
- April 29 - Anderson-Crawford Combined Carnival, 5:00-6:30
USAF Pacific Band - May 3, 1:00-1:45 Crawford Gym
May 4 - Band and Orchestra concert 1:00 pm (will Livestream)
May 13 - Field Day - More to follow
May 16-17 - Early out at 12:40 (Last day of school, May 17)
May 18, 19, 20 - Teacher Workdays
Crawford Office Staff Contacts
Office Hours are 7:15am-3:15pm
Please call or email for information Phone: 372-3306
Attendance Secretary: Tonya Higdon email: Tonya.Higdon@k12northstar.org
Administrative Secretary: Clarissa Kougl email: Clarissa.Kougl@k12northstar.org
Crawford Elementary School
Email: Teresa.lesage@k12northstar.org
Website: https://www.k12northstar.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1084
Location: 692 Ravens Way Eielson Air Force Base, AK 99702
Phone: 907-372-3306
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crawfordcaribou/