DragonTale
March 2023
Important School Dates:
3/1 - Talent Show Orientation
3/1 - After School Ice Skating
3/3 - Snow Fiesta @ 1:30
3/6 - After School Skiing (Last One)
3/8 - After School Ice Skating (Last One)
3/9 - Early Release - No Learning Lab
3/10 - End of 3rd Quarter/ No School
3/13 - 3/17 - Spring Break/ No School
3/22 - Talent Show Tryouts @ 12:10pm
3/27 - 3/31 - Kindergarten/1st Grade Swim Lessons
***Family Movie Night TONIGHT @ 6:30!!***
A Message From Mr. Swanson
Most of you have read or heard the news that the KPBSD is anticipating a 13.5+ million dollar shortfall for this coming school year. There have been many ideas presented on how to cut that much from our current budget. None of those ideas are good for students but we really do not seem to have a lot of choice in the matter. You however, the parents of these children, do have a choice in this matter and I am requesting that you get involved in this process.
There are many ways to get involved in the process, one of the simplest is to stay informed about the decisions that are being made in regard to funding schools and then making sure that your voice is heard in the forums that count; school board meetings, borough ballots, and state representative’s email messages.
Alaska’s school financial picture is not much different from just 6 years ago when we were experiencing this same kind of school funding deficit. What a wonderful opportunity for us to lead the way by showing our children and the rest of the nation that we value education above self-interest and partisan politics.
Your voice needs to be heard by the legislators and policy makers in Juneau and our nation. Speak up for our children!
School Spelling Bee Champion
Family Talent Show and Auction
The McNeil Canyon Family Talent Show will be held on Friday, April 14th at 6:30 pm here at McNeil. Skits, duets, dance numbers, instruments, poems- If you have talent, we want to see it! The more the merrier!
***Try Outs will be Wednesday, March 22nd after lunch (12:10).***
If you have a family act in mind and are unable to make the tryouts, contact Tiana Hopper at 907-317-7444 and let her know what you’re planning (see number below). There will also be a dress rehearsal on Wednesday, April 12th immediately after school where attendance is required. Permission slips for the dress rehearsal will be sent home with students shortly after try-outs.
The silent auction, sponsored by Community Council, will include delicious pies and cakes along with other items to bid on. The Community Council has already received a few generous donations to auction off and we are looking for a few more. If you have an item or a service you are willing to donate let Megan Lyon know at 907-299-6391, or Joy, front office 235-8181, know!
Class Baskets
All grades will be competing for a root beer float party by receiving the highest bid on their class baskets. You can help your student's class by contributing an item or items that fit the basket's theme. See your student's class theme below:
Kindergarten (Mrs. Corise's class) - Family Baking Fun
1st Grade (Mrs. Anne's class) - Family Game Night
2nd Grade (Mrs. Swanson's class)- Made in Alaska
3rd Grade (Mrs. Ashley's class) - Let It Grow
4th (Mrs. Kendall's class) - Family Arts and Crafts Supplies
5th (Mrs. Wendy's class) - Movie Night
6th (Mrs. Cori's Class) - Spa Day
Room reps will be calling after Spring Break, so be thinking of those delicious pies and cakes to make. The money made by Community Council from this event goes towards enriching your child's education and experience here at McNeil Canyon Elementary School. It’s going to be a show to remember!
Community Council Meeting - PARENTS NEEDED!!
Community Council will meet on Thursday, March 30th at 1:00 pm. All parents are welcome to attend. This is the meeting of meetings and parents are needed...all hands on deck!!
In-Service Day & Spring Break - No School
Third Quarter will be ending on Friday, March 10th. This is an in-service/work day for staff so there will be NO SCHOOL for students that day. Spring Break is March 13th-17th, 2023. Enjoy the time off!
K-3rd Swimming
K/1st - March 27th - 31st
2nd/3rd - April 10th - April 14th
Spring Pictures - Wednesday, March 29th
School Name: McNeil Canyon Elem School
Picture Day Date: Wednesday, March 29
Click the button below to place an online order
March Spotlight Students
The following students have been selected as Spotlight Students for the month of March: Einar Boldt, Ayla Middleton, Wilder Roth, Jasper Forbes, Benn Deakins, Mitsue Olson, Westerly Calhoun, Thalia Peter, Rasmus Peel, Maggie Maurer, Bella Donyes, Alowan Roger, Findlay Kilcher, Jessie Landmesser, Quinn Blackstock, Arwyn Linder, Hadley Darr and August Hunter.
Parents are invited to join their child and the principal for lunch on Friday, March 24th at 11:45.
Spotlight Student forms are being sent home with these children tomorrow. Please return them as soon as possible so they can be placed on our Spotlight Student bulletin board.
Thank you!
Dragon Cafe - March Menu
Helpful Parent Links
McNeil Canyon Elementary School
Email: joverson@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Website: kpbsd.org/schools/mcneil-canyon/
Location: 52188 East End Rd, Homer, AK, USA
Phone: 907-235-8181
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McNeilCanyon/