Big Lake Elementary Newsletter
MAY 7, 2020
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BLE
RETURN LIBRARY BOOKS BY MAY 15
CHROMEBOOK RETURN
The end of the school year is coming soon. We only have two weeks of school left after this week.
Chromebooks checked out from the school for your child to use during this remote learning experience will be returned by appointment from May 18 through May 20. Curbside collection will take place from 9:00 - 3:00PM and will take no longer than approximately 10 minutes.
More specific information about signing up for an appointment time will be sent to all families next week.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the school office at 892-9700.
SPRING PHOTOS HAVE ARRIVED
If you have paid for spring photos online you may pick them up Monday thru Thursday from 10:00 – 2:00.
Call the school on arrival at 892-9700 and we will run them out to you!
YEARBOOKS $15
BUILD A BIRDHOUSE
KINDERGARTEN DRIVE THRU CELEBRATION MAY 18
NURSE RX
SCHOOL NURSE & COUNSELOR CALL CENTER
MSBSD families can reach a School Nurse or Counselor from 8am – 4pm Monday through Friday for support, information or community resources. Call 761-HELP (4357) and select either Option 7 for a Counselor or 8 for a Nurse.
And continue to wear a mask in public to protect others and wash your hands!
LUNCH
Curbside Grab and Go meals are available at Big Lake Elementary each day between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Please pull up to the STOP sign at the normal morning drop-off zone. Food Service workers and BLE staff members will be there to deliver the number of meals you need to your vehicle. MSBSD Nutrition Services and First Student are also delivering meals to other locations in our area. Please see their email from March 20th or check for recent updates @ www.matsuk12.us/coronavirus
Call the school between 10-2PM if you have questions 907-892-9700.
BIG LAKE BUBBLE PARADE MAY 21
OTHER INFO
PARENT RESOURCE WEB PAGE
The link for this article provides parents with access to tutorials and resources that have been curated by our Ed Tech team. Based on the survey results, the Ed Techs have organized the following tutorials for parents: https://www.matsuk12.us/Page/44558).
- Clever
- ALEKS,
- BrainPOP Jr.
- GO Math!
- Google Drive
- Google Classroom
- Khan Academy
- Lexia Core5
- MobyMax
- English Digital Curriculum
- Math Digital Curriculum
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
If parents have additional questions, please direct them to one of our Ed Techs who can provide support. Moreover, based on parent requests, the on-line training sessions calendar (https://www.matsuk12.us/Page/30370) has been updated.
6TH GRADE VIRTUAL TOUR - UPDATED
5th graders going to Houston Jr Sr High School get a sneak peak of your school and staff next year. Please watch the video to see how to get ready for 6th grade.
HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION VIDEO LINK MAY 11
The graduation video link for each school can be found here. Every link will become ‘live’ at the day and time of each school’s scheduled commencement ceremony.
Houston High School graduation is Monday, May 11 at 7PM.
The Mat Su School District Media Team is putting together world class virtual ceremonies.
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About Us
Brenna Reintsma, Principal
Jason Moen, Assistant Principal
Chris Sawyer, Admin. Secretary
Shari Mason, Office Secretary
Email: ble@matsuk12.us
Website: matsuk12.us/ble
Location: 3808 S. Big Lake Road, Big Lake, AK
Phone: 907.892.9700