The Weekly Howler
Shaw Sundog Newsletter
Virtue of the Week: March 28-April 1
This week's virtue has been caring. Caring is giving love and attention to people and things that matter to you. When you care about people you help them. You treat people and things gently and respectfully.
AMP Testing Update
Due to an unexpected issue with AMP, our third grade testing has been moved to Monday and Tuesday next week. Fifth grade is testing today and tomorrow while our fourth graders will test next Wednesday through Friday. Please feel free to call the front office if you have any questions.
Looping Classrooms
It's that time of the year again Sundog parents. Please be sure to get your orange intent forms back to the school as soon as possible as these help us plan for next year.
Boundary Exemptions
Boundary exemption forms must be submitted each year for each child attending Shaw. Please share this information with any families you may know who might like to attend Shaw. Boundary exemptions are due to the school by Friday, April 29th.
Congrats Math Masters
- Madison Kyger
- Allison Clayton - Advanced
- Noah Kroon - Advanced
- Matthew Corbin - Advanced x 2
Parents Got Talent
Here is your chance to participate in our Shaw Talent Show. The wonderful Paula Monroe is orchestrating a Super Shaw Teacher and Parent Band for the show. So...pull out your instrument, dust it off and join us! Contact Paula Monroe at paulaissecond@gmail.com
Welcome to Kindergarten Night
Save the date! The 4th annual welcome to kindergarten night will take place from 5:30-7:30 on Thursday April 7th at Larson Elementary School. The event is hosted by MSBSD and CCE Head Start. Please pass this information along to any family you may know who has an incoming kindergarten student.
Order Your Yearbook Today
Shaw Sundog yearbooks are now available to purchase for $20. You may purchase the yearbooks online at the School Cash link located here. Yearbooks will be distributed to students around mid April.
Online Academic Resources
Looking for some online assistance with your child's homework? Perhaps you're looking for an educational program to challenge your child at home. Take a look at our core academic programs as well as some supplemental programs such as Moby Math right here. Please note, some programs require your child to recall their username and login info.
School Report Card: 2014-2015
Parents,
As a requirement of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, states and school districts must issue annual report cards to parents. The purpose of the report card is to provide parents with information about the district and their child’s school in terms of teacher qualifications, academic achievement, and school/district accountability. To access the report cards, please visit our website and select School Report Card to the Public at: http://www.matsuk12.us/Page/25937
If you would like a written copy of your school’s report card, please contact the front office at 352-0500.
Mark Your Calendar
April
- 4/1 State Geo Bee-Good Luck Toby Buchanan
- 4/9 Science Olympiad @ CTHS
- 4/12 MAP Testing Begins
- 4/16 Chess Tournament @ CMS
- 4/20 Band and Choir Concert 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM
- 4/26 Honor Music Festival Field Trip and Concert
- 4/28 Colony Middle Parent Night at 6:30
- 4/29 Archery Competition in Shaw Gym
- 4/29 5th Graders Tour Colony Middle School
- 4/29 Boundary Exemptions Due
May
- 5/4 5th Graders Tour Teeland Middle School
- 5/6 PD Day - No School
- 5/13 Shaw Talent Show
- 5/18 5th Grade to Whittier Field Trip
- 5/19 Field Day
- 5/20 Last Day for Students
MSBSD: Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Parent Meeting
Join us for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) parent advisory meeting on May 12, 2016 from 12:15-1:45 PM in the MSBSD Board Conference Room. Click here for the meeting's agenda.
Community Feedback Surveys
We always appreciate your feedback. Surveys can be accessed here so you may provide feedback and let us know how we're doing. Thank you!
Connect Ed Messages
You can control the ConnectEd messages you receive from Shaw. Follow the MyConnect link to access the simple step-by-step directions for personalizing your ConnectEd messages.
Contact Us
Website: http://matsuk12.us/jse
Location: 3750 East Paradise Lane Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907) 352-0500