Big Lake Elementary Newsletter
AUGUST 16, 2018
TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR GRADES 1 - 5
Please bring your ID if you will be picking up your student. After school pickup students will be in the school gym.
KINDERGARTEN FIRST DAY AUG 23
Kindergarten starts on Thursday, August 23 .
Sign up for a roll-in appointment by calling 892-9700.
PRESCHOOL OPENINGS FOR 4 YEAR OLDS
SCHOOL INFO FOR YOU
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2018/2019
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
The list is also available at the stores where school supplies are available: Fred Meyer, Wal-Mart, Target
AUGUST LUNCH MENU
Breakfast and lunch are free, however, if you bring a lunch from home and purchase a milk or want an extra milk with your school lunch then the cost 75 cents.
CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING
Watch for permission slips to come home next week for Cross Country Running. Practices start August 27th for all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and ends September 26th.
MUSIC NOTES
BAND & CHOIR INFO
Now's the time to join Band and Choir!
Band is offered during the school day for 4th & 5th graders, if your student is interested stop by the music room to pick up an info packet. Students need to have all their equipment and supplies as soon as possible so don't delay!
Band students have been invited to march in the Founder's Day Parade at 6pm with Houston High School's Marching Band. Come join us Saturday, August 18th at 5:45pm near the Houston Lodge dressed in your Big Lake gear.
If you're still on the fence about joining band, come out to Redington Jr/Sr High School on Tuesday, August 21st for Band Night. Visit with Mrs. Hardman, have a chance to try out instruments, and our local store Matanuska Music will be available for purchasing supplies. Time tbd, contact Mrs. Hardman for any questions.
Choir is offered before school Wednesday and Thursday 8:15am-9am for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and starts August 22nd. Stop by the music room to pick up a permission slip today!
PTO UPDATE
PTO MEETING: AUGUST 23 @ 4PM
Welcome Back to another great year at Big Lake Elementary!
The PTO would like to invite everyone to our first meeting of the year, August 23 at 4pm in the library. We are always in need of volunteers and children are welcome at the meetings.
We have lots of exciting ideas for the upcoming year such as Winter Gear Drive, Fall Festival, Trunk or Treat, Holiday Bazaar, and possible holiday shop just to name a few. We look forward to meeting you and hearing your ideas.
We will be sending membership forms home with students during our Membership Drive so be on the lookout.
You can check out our Facebook page for updates @grizzlypto!
NEWSLETTER
This Big Lake Elementary Newsletter will come via text and email link, plus be available on our webiste www.matsuk12.us/ble every other Thursday starting today. If you would rather receive a paper copy of this newsletter, please email ble@matsuk12.us with your student's name and teacher and a newsletter will be printed and delivered to your student to bring home.
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