Grizzly Gazette: December 2019
News you can use from Dena'ina Elementary School
Mat Su Special Santa
Principal Post
Dear Dena'ina Families,
The holidays are here along with beautiful snow. This time last year we were a little more shaken and recovery efforts from the big quake were underway. It's hard to believe that was already a year ago! I hope you were able to spend Thanksgiving with loved ones and your family enjoyed the break.
This week students are back to learning and showing what they know. MAP and AIMSWeb testing start this week and MAP will run through next week. It has become and annual tradition to celebrate growth in MAP with a Winter Field Day in January - more details will be coming soon!
Several activities will be starting up after winter break, please check out our Master Activities List for details.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please reach out to me via email or phone.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Everett
KINDERGARTEN CONCERT 12/10/19 @ 6:00PM.
Students should arrive no later than 5:50pm.
2nd Grade Field Trip 12/11/19
Quarter 2 Ends 12/19/19
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20th. WINTER BREAK BEGINS
Activities & Events
Our next family engagement event is Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 5:30-7:30pm. It's Family Craft Night: Celebrating Alaska Native Heritage - come join us for dinner, activities and door prizes!
Child Find
Snow Gear Washing
Geography Bee 4th/5th Grade
Spelling Bee 3rd-5th Grade
Healthy Futures Holiday Challenge
The Alaska Club is partnering with Healthy Futures for the Holiday Challenge. Registration and logs can be found in the Dena’ina gym for the challenge running from December 21st through January 8th. This challenge is open to all children ages 6-12 in Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla, Fairbanks and Juneau.
Participants must register in person at an Alaska Club location and will receive a free family day pass. Children who complete at least 60 minutes a day of activity on at least 12 days during the challenge period will win a Healthy Futures yoyo and a family day pass to The Alaska Club.
You can also join Healthy Futures on Wednesday, December 21st 4-7pm at The Alaska Club East in Anchorage for the kick-off of the Holiday Challenge at Family Fun Night. The club will be open to all children and their families.Frequently Asked Questions
Our Administrative Secretary, Mrs. Roovers, heads up spirit gear and does the sales periodically throughout the year. The current sale period closes December 3rd, but we'll open it again in 3rd quarter. Look on our FB page for updates, or look for the flyer to come home.You can pay with check, cash or School Cash online.
About Us
Email: melissa.roovers@matsuk12.us
Website: www.matsuk12.us/dne
Location: 7068 Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Phone: 907.864.5600