Big Lake Elementary
Newsletter December 22, 2016
NEWSLETTER
Beginning 2nd semester (January 9, 2017) the newsletter will be available via a link in a Connect Ed email, text, and on the school website at matsuk12.us/ble.
If you wish to continue to receive the paper version of the newsletter please send a note to the office with your students name and teacher name on it stating paper newsletter. Thank you.
Winter Break
The second semester of school will resume on Monday, January 9, 2017.
Enjoy your break.
BOX TOPS GRADE WINNERS
Congratulations 5th grade for winning the Box Top competition! They will be enjoying root beer floats. Thank you Big Lake PTO for purchasing the supplies for the root beer floats!
PTO MEETING
Next PTO meeting is on Tuesday, January 10 @ 4:00 pm in the library.
PREORDER YOUR YEARBOOK
Don't forget the Yearbooks will be delivered in April/May. You may pre-order the yearbook. We will only have 100 copies. The cost is $15. You can pay with a debit/credit card online at schoolcashonline.com, or by check/cash at the school office.
LEGO ROBOTICS
The Lego Robotics team competed in their first qualifier competition on Saturday, December 17. Our team came in 5 out of 17 teams. They learned a lot and had a lot of fun. Team Lego Grizz is working hard to get ready for the state competition on January 14.
ICE SKATING LESSONS
HOMEWORK CLUB
WINTER GEAR
The temperatures have dropped, so please keep in mind that students go outside for a 30 minute recess each day unless the temperature is below -10 degrees. It is also important for students to be dressed appropriately while waiting at the bus stop. All students should have a warm coat, snow pants, snow boots, hat, and gloves or mittens. We still have a few students that don't bring their snow gear to school everyday. Also, if your student wears snow boots to school, please have them bring shoes to change into. Please help us keep your student safe and warm on these chilly days.
LOST & FOUND
MUSIC NOTES
Parents – keep your eyes peeled for a survey coming your way soon. We will be offering a music club once a week in the mornings 3rd or 4th quarter and want your input as to what focus this club will be (ukulele, guitar, recorder ensemble, etc).
Thank you for all of your support during our concert season and we hope you have an enjoyable break!
Nurse's Corner
I will be sending immunization notices and referrals for dental and vision screenings this week. Please look for them in your student's backpack. Break time is a great time to complete these evaluations.
Have a safe and restful break and I will see you next year.
JR NATIVE YOUTH OLYMPICS
Coach Barrett will be starting a 5th grade Junior Native Youth Olympic team in January. The athletic fee is $5. A registration form will need to be completed. Practices will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays beginning January 10 from 4-5PM.
The athletes will participate in three events: One Foot High Kick, Alaska High Kick, and
Scissor Broad Jump.
There are two tournaments:
5th Annual JNYO Meet at Houston Middle School on Saturday, February 4th.
JNYO State Tournament at Wells Fargo Sports Complex in Anchorage on February 24th.
Please feel free to Google these events so you can watch videos of other athlete's performing these actons.
Coach Barrett hopes to have ALL the 5th graders join the JNYO 2016 season.
5th GRADE FUNDRAISER
5th grade is having a coffee fundraiser to help raise money for the Sea Life Center trip in May.
This will be a year-long fundraiser and coffee will be delivered every other week. There are many different sizes and flavors available starting at $5 for a 2 oz. bag all the way up to $25 for a 2 pound bag.
See Kristal Whitted in the front office for more information or to order coffee.
Thank you for supporting your BLE 5th grade.
SHOPAROO
About Us
Brenna Reintsma, Principal
John Gardner, Assistant Principal
Email: ble@matsuk12.us
Website: matsuk12.us/ble
Location: 3808 S. Big Lake Road, Big Lake, AK
Phone: 907.892.9700