Grizzly Gazette: May 2017
News you can use from Dena'ina Elementary School
Dena'ina Talent Fair Submissions Due April 28th!
CLICK HERE for the info flyer and rules.
Thank you Knik Pizza!
Thank you Perfect Start!
6 Apps Parents Should Beware Of
Principal Post
Dear Dena'ina Families,
The last month of school will be a busy one as we wrap up our first year and prepare for next. Check out all the events happening below!
A school is so much more than a building, more than a group of kids or a place to learn. It is a community with it's own culture that over time becomes a collection of memories. If you've ever walked into your former elementary school as an adult, you know what I mean. As adults we sometimes think that school today should be like our schools of yesterday because, hey - we turned out just fine, right? And while it is true that much stays the same, much has also changed. The challenge for us is to fight 'nostesia', a term coined by an author which is nostalgia and amnesia combined. Nostesia is the human tendency to fondly remember an experience while forgetting the circumstances or any of the negatives that may have been associated with it.
Our goal is to work with parents to keep what should be kept and change what must be changed to build those happy memories and prepare students for the future. We will do this in the face of shrinking budgets and larger classes with communication, collaboration and a growth mindset.
It has been my sincere privilege to get to know your children and to talk with so many parents this year. I hear a lot of good things from parents and the community about our school. There are always improvements to be made, of course, and I am proud of the way our staff has come together to tackle the challenges of opening a new school. I hope in the years to come our students come back as teens or adults to visit and think fondly of their days at Dena'ina Elementary.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Everett
Kids Kupboard - Free meals for kids this summer!
Kids Kupboard is pleased to be participating as a sponsor in the Summer Food Service Program this summer!
Meals will be made available free to all children 18 years of age and under from May 22nd through August 11th, 2017. These are OPEN sites and don’t require any sign-ups or registrations – just show up!
The closest site is at Goose Bay Elementary. Lunch will be served Monday through Friday at noon each day.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lynette Ortolano, Program Director at lynette@kidskupboard.org.
AIMSWeb Testing Grades K-3
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2017, 09:30 AM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Wednesday, April 26th is Administrative Professionals Day!
Volunteer Appreciation Tea - Invitation Only
Thursday, Apr 27, 2017, 08:30 AM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
April Pep Rally!
Friday, Apr 28, 2017, 03:15 PM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
School Staff Appreciation Week
Monday, May 1, 2017, 09:00 AM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Friday, May 5th - No School For Students, PD Day
1st Annual Dena'ina Dash N' Dine
ONLY $5 FOR DENA'INA STUDENTS!
Proceeds benefit student activities at our school. Even if you can't participate, help us get the word out and share it on Facebook or Twitter!
Saturday, May 6, 2017, 04:00 PM
Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center, South Clapp Street, Wasilla, AK, United States
Dena'ina Talent Fair May 8th 5:30-7:30
3rd/4th Grade Awards Assembly
Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 01:30 PM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
K-2 Awards Assembly
Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 02:30 PM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Friday, May 12th Kinder & 5th grade field trips
1st & 4th grade Y Day Friday
Friday, May 12, 2017, 03:15 PM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
Happy Mother's Day - Sunday, May 14th
Kindergarten Promotion
Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 02:30 PM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
5th Grade Promotion
Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 02:45 PM
Dena'ina Elementary School, Knik Knack Mud Shack Road, Wasilla, AK, United States
MAY 18TH IS FIELD DAY!!!
Field Day Lunch Info
MAY 19TH IS THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Summer Learning
Summer Fun with Moby
Free books!
Frequently Asked Questions
When can we register for school?
June 1st!
Each year parents must register for school again and it opens on June 1st. Go to the Parent Quick Links on the district page to get started.
REGISTER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE! Your registration helps us get class lists out to parents as well as prepare for everything else that runs in a school, so please register as early as possible.
THERE WILL BE A PRIZE DRAWING FOR PARENTS WHO REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 1ST!
1st annual Dena'ina Talent Fair
We need your help!
Click here to see a list of needs at school. These are updated regularly! Details for each need are listed as well as how to help and who to contact.
Healthy Bodies - Dash N' Dine
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