Susitna Elementary News
Week of April 26th, 2021
14 day rolling average is 45 for Anchorage Municipality
7 day rolling average is 37 for Anchorage Municipality
Important Dates to Remember
May 3rd-7th- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7th - Talent Show Submissions are Due to Ms. Hill
May 10th-14th- Spirit Week at Susitna (Infographic Below)
May 17th and 18th- Field Day- No parent volunteers this yearMay 19th- 5th Grade Rising Up- More information TBD
Chromebook Returns
Chromebook Return: We are asking for you to send your Chromebooks back to school based on the info below. Please ensure that you bring back the computer AND charge cord. The timeline for returning chromebooks depends on what type of student you are:
- In person students: Please bring back your computer and charge cord next week (the week of May 3rd). Just have your child(ren) bring their computer with them to school and we will collect them and mark them returned.
- Virtual students: computers will be needed to finish out the school year; you will be contacted separately about when you should return your computer and charge cord.
COVID-19 TESTING FOR PUBLIC, STUDENTS, AND STAFF
The District has COVID walk-in testing for students and staff at select sites Monday through Friday. Please visit the District webpage for more information.
Reminders:
Mask wearing is for all of us: Please be aware that even if families are not permitted inside our building right now, you are asked to wear a mask when on ASD property and not in your car. Thank you for helping us follow our COVID mitigation plans.
Parents and Visitors to the School: Another big change we have is parents and visitors are not permitted in the school building. If you need to pick-up your child early, please use the intercom at the front entrance and we will bring your child to you. We will be asking for you to show your ID when picking up your child. Additionally, please wear your mask at all times while on school grounds, unless you are in your vehicle.
As always, if you need assistance with anything, please contact us via email (Nesset_jessica@asdk12.org) or phone (742-1400). We are here to help you.
News from Ms. Hill
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR RETURNING AND NEW-TO-ASD STUDENTS
Online Registration dates for returning ASD students:
- April 26th –August 20th
Although Online Registration will be open through August 20th, registering your student before August 13th is appreciated.
Have you moved? Will your children be attending a different school? You may register online, but please notify your new school as you will need to provide Proof of Municipality of
Anchorage Residency to your new school. Elementary school offices will reopen the week of July 19th.
ASD is offering an Online Pre-Enrollment option for those new-to-District families and former ASD students, who would prefer to enroll their students from the comfort of their home, work, or anywhere! Pre-Enrollment opens July 15th. Go to
https://www.asdk12.org/enrollonline, to pre-enroll your child.
In-person Registration will be held at all ASD elementary schools for New-to-District students
and all Kindergarteners.
- Tuesday, July 27 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 28 - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM & 5:00 to 7:00 PM
- Thursday, July 29 - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
If you are out of town on the dates listed above, please visit your school as soon as you return. New-To-District Students (including all Kindergarteners) are required to submit the following documents at Registration:
- Proof of Municipality of Anchorage Residency (utility bill, lease, or real estate contract, etc.) will be verified for the following situations: new to school/new-to-district student (including kindergarten) throughout the school year
- Birth Certificate (copy acceptable)
- Current immunization records
- Names and phone numbers of emergency contacts and individuals who may pick up the child from school
- Name and address of the previous school attended
- Copies of current legal papers if there is a custody agreement
SUMMER CAMPS IN ANCHORAGE
We know some of you may be looking for summer camps for your children. This is not an endorsement, but as a resource to help you find what might help your family.
https://bestsummercamps.co/best-alaska-summer-camps.html
https://alaskaparent.com/_pages/guides/camps.html
PreSchool at Susitna
MASK WEARING and HAND WASHING
Here are some resources to choose from that may be helpful in communicating and preparing your child for wearing a mask and other changes they will see at school.
For All Families:
Resources for Families about mask-wearing for children from AAP
Mask Wearing 101 ASD Poster - Spanish Tagalog Korean Hmong and Samoan Versions
Social Stories and Visual Supports for Families (if needed):
Seeing Others in PPE Social Story
Visuals for Mask Wearing: Pictures, Pictures and Words, Words only
For All Families:
Talking to your Children about Returning to School
How to talk to Younger Children about Changes at School
8 Things to Practice with your child for COVID Safety
Podcast:
Imagination Neighborhood This audio story “The Pixie Pandemic” comes from our SEL curriculum to talk to kids about disappointment and anger when you don’t get to do something you were looking forward to, specifically related to Covid.
Social Stories:
School Will Be Different This Year
I Can Say Hello in Different Ways
Handwashing:
Handwashing Contingency-positive/negative examples of handwashing
How Long Do I Wash My Hands? Visual Routine
Susitna Elementary
Email: Tallman_kaitlin@asdk12.org
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/susitna
Location: 7500 Tyone Court, Anchorage, AK, USA
Phone: 9077421400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusitnaElementarySchool