SUNDOG HOWLER
Shaw Sundog Newsletter Vol 24.29
Quote of the Week: 3/18-3/22
"Plodding wins the race."
~Aesop
State Spelling Bee
Congratulations to third grader, Beckett Wilson, for representing Shaw so well at the state spelling bee this week. The state bee has students represented from all over Alaska. It takes a lot of courage to get on that stage and spell difficult words under pressure. We are so proud of you Beckett!
Spring Smells
As we roll into warmer weather outside gear will begin to have a nasty smell. I would encourage families to have their kids bring home their gear to be washed each week. The melting snow and thawing ground brings about some nastiness and with over 500 kids in the school, it does get a little ripe. Thanks
Colony Middle School 5th Grade Orientation
My name is John Gardner and I am the Principal of Colony Middle School. It is hard to believe but it is time to start planning for next school year. I would like to invite anyone who is interested in attending CMS next year to come to our 5th Grade Orientation Night scheduled for Monday, March 25th from 5:00-6:00pm. This is a great opportunity to meet CMS staff members and hear all about CMS’s academic classes, elective offerings, and our huge array of sports and clubs. We pride ourselves on offering an rigorous academic program matched to the individual needs of every student. We also have a robust array of co-curricular activities to match every interest! At last count CMS offers more than 45 different sports and clubs! Please see the flier for the orientation night at the following link: 5th Grade Orientation Flyer
We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday evening.
Math Masters
Gwen Anderson - kindergarten math master
Scarlett Betances - kindergarten math master
Marlee Engle - kindergarten math master
Clint Johnson - 1st grade math master
Emma Rapson - 1st grade math master
Stella Chauncey- 1st grade math master
Artem Fonov - 1st grade math master
Ayrabella (AJ) Lambert - 2nd grade math master
Jace Clements - 2nd grade math master
Elliott Diumenti- 2nd grade math master
Robbie Larson - 3rd grade math master
Lucas Revutskiy - 3rd grade math master
McKinley Schultz - 4th grade math master
Elijah Zhuchkov - 4th grade math master
Ellie Baker - 4th grade math master
Lucy Cox - 5th grade math master
Colton Krause - 5th grade math master
Lucas Branham - 5th grade math master
Nicholas Costanti - 5th grade math master
Holly Jones - Advanced math master
Everett Petal - Advanced math master
Cooper Long - 2x Advanced math master
Aubrey Smith - 2x Advanced math master
Virtue of the Week
We focus on one virtue each week and emphasize that virtue throughout the week. Students will earn Sundog Tickets when they exhibit the week's virtue. Feel free to discuss this virtue with your child at home and find ways to acknowledge when s/he exhibits the virtue.
Students of the Week
Preschool:
Romee Gallagher
Yelysei Ditlovich
Victoria Tan
Kenadie Campbell
Kindergarten:
Caleb Cox
Maven Munroe
Douglas Barnes
Mandi Nelson
Quinn Teeling
1st Grade:
James Foster
Calen Kincheloe
Angel Petrin
Daxton Kaufman
Sawyer Walker
2nd Grade:
Evangaline Kanack
Charlie Luper
3rd Grade:
Ein Doggett
Kyler Kincheloe
Chandler Harrienger
4th Grade:
Magnus Torwick
Trevor Kern
Kendal Buttrey
Avery Starace
Xavier McKinney
5th Grade:
Colton Krause
Lily Cox
Grason Egger
Free & Reduced Lunch Renewal
- Online applications can be accessed here https://www.schoolcafe.com/MSBSD
- Printable applications can be accessed here https://www.matsuk12.us/cms/lib/AK01000953/Centricity/shared/msbsd_forms/nutrition%20services/Household%20Application%20for%20Free%20and%20Reduced%20Price%20School%20Meals.pdf
Title 1 Information
The next family event will be coming up. Family Science Night is a lot of fun. We sure hope to see you there.
Mark Your Calendar
March:
- Mon, 3/25: Colony Middle School 5th Grade Orientation 5:00-6:00pm @ CMS
- Wed, 3/27: AK STAR 5th Grade Science Exam
- Thur, 3/28: 1st Grade Lunch w/ Loved One
- Fri, 3/29: Russell AM Preschool Field Trip to Just Add Paint 10:00am
- Fri, 3/29: Diumenti PM Preschool Field Trip to North Bowl 1:00pm
- Sat, 3/30: Science Olympiad District Competition @ CTHS
April:
- Tue, 4/2: Track Starts for 4th & 5th Grade 8:15-9:00am
- Wed, 4/3: TMS 5th Grade Visit to Teeland Middle School
- Thur, 4/4: Musical Performance 4th & 5th Grade 10:00am students and 1:45pm parents
- Sat, 4/6: District Chess Tournament @ CMS
- Wed, 4/10: AK STAR Math Exam 3-5 Grades
- Thur, 4/11: AK STAR Math Exam 3-5 Grades
- Thur, 4/11: Music Field Trip to Aladdin
- Fri, 4/12: AK STAR Math Exam 3-5 Grades
- Tue, 4/16: AK STAR ELA Exam 3-5 Grades
- Tue, 4/16: Spring Concert (Band, Choir, Strings) 2:00pm students and 6:00pm parents
- Wed, 4/17: AK STAR ELA Exam 3-5 Grades
- Fri, 4/19: Science Title 1 Night 5:30-7:30pm
- Mon, 4/22: AK STAR ELA Make-up Exam 3-5 Grades
- Tue, 4/23: AK STAR ELA Make-up Exam 3-5 Grades
Contact Us
Website: http://matsuk12.us/jse
Location: 3750 East Paradise Lane Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907) 352-0500