North Star News
NSN Volume 54 ⭐ April 22, 2024
-Here is your weekly North Star News-
NS Spring Concert = This Thursday!
Woody Island Dessert Auction @the concert!
Educator Appreciation Week is Coming Soon!
Natalie and Megan have blank postcards in the office
if you'd like to fill one (or several) out for the educators in your lives.
You can send them to anyone working in our KIBSD schools.
You may mail them on your own...
-OR-
...leave them at school and we will make sure the happy mail gets where it needs to go.
Popcorn Friday Hosted by Ms. Neri's 4th Grade!
Note for popcorn days...
Please send money and orders with your students
in the morning to be sure they can get their popcorn. ❤️
We always do our best to accommodate late requests but just be aware
that we don't always have extra bags to do so.
Our popcorn volunteers are quick and efficient and amazing and
make your popcorn bags to order, so there isn't always enough leftover.
If you do need to put in a last minute order, please call it in to us by 9am.
Thank you for supporting our classrooms!
Farm-to-School Garden Bed Improvements Underway!
-Title 1 Annual Meeting and PTA End of Year Meeting-
Our next PTA meeting will be May 9th @5pm in the library.
5:00 to 5:30pm = Title 1 report and discussion
5:30 to 6:30pm = PTA end of year meeting and elections
Are you interested in serving on our PTA board or do you know someone that would be a great fit?
Submit your nominations by using the link below,
https://forms.gle/QVApHHb8DNTBWsTL9
or you can drop a nomination slip into the jar in the front office.
Please email northstarptacommunity@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Arctic Care is Coming to Kodiak
- Free Summer Meal Options -
We are getting ready for Kindergarten!
Below is the new student enrollment link and requirements to start Kinder.
Please be sure to select the 2024-25 school year option.
If your child is currently enrolled in KIBSD for preschool this year and will be coming to North Star,
give us a call @907-486-7500 to let us know. We look forward to hearing from you!
-A Note From the School Nurse-
Healthy Schools Protocol Reminder
Ms. Maggie's Tips and Tricks
When your child acts out, calmly reassure them you're there to help, not to scold,
showing openness to their feelings and perspectives.
"Can you tell me what you're feeling right now? Are you sad, angry, or maybe frustrated?
It's okay to have these feelings."
Or "It seems like something is bothering you. Would you like to talk about it?
Whatever it is, we can figure it out together." "It sounds like you're frustrated. Is that right?"
Validate their feelings by sharing that it's normal for everyone to feel upset or unhappy at times.
This normalization can relieve their stress or guilt about their actions.
"It's completely normal to feel upset or angry sometimes. Everyone feels that way at some point.
What's important is that we talk about it."
"When we talk about how we're feeling, it helps us understand ourselves better."
Use these moments to teach emotional intelligence.
Explain how recognizing and discussing feelings can help us manage our behavior.
“It's a good way to figure out what to do next time we feel this way.
What do you think we can do differently next time?"
(Big-Life Journal)
If you have questions or concerns please contact the North Star counselor -
Ms. Maggie @Maggie.salisbury@kibsd.org
TEAMS# +1 907-341-3617
Don't forget to re-enroll for 2024-25
Here are the Enrollment Links... Thank You!
April Breakfast and Lunch Menus
KIBSD Meal Program and Account Payments
If you want to deposit lunch money with a credit card through your PowerSchool parent portal,
please remember that you will need to access the online version.
You can find that link on the www.KIBSD.org website, under the FAMILIES tab.
We are always happy to accept cash or checks for student lunch accounts in the office.
Call us @907-486-7500 if you have questions or need any help with parent portal access.
⭐ North Star Fine Art Highlight ⭐
Happy Earth Day from 1st grade!
-Next PTA Meeting-
The next meeting will be May 9th @5pm.
5:00 to 5:30pm = Title 1 report and discussion
5:30 to 6:30pm = PTA end of year meeting and elections
Questions for your PTA? Want to become a member?
northstarptacommunity@gmail.com
or... use the handy QR code above.
WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Would you like to volunteer at school this year?
We'd love to see you.
All you have to do is email volunteer@kibsd.org and
and state that you would like to volunteer at ⭐ North Star. ⭐
They will send you an email to initiate your background check, so be sure to look for that.
(Background checks are valid for 3 years.)
Once approved, stop by the office to verify your ID, sign paperwork and you are all set!
See the KIBSD website link below for more info.
https://www.kibsd.org/volunteers/
We look forward to seeing you.
Check Out KIBSD Literacy Resources Below!
Smart Social for KIBSD Families
2024 Visitor Protocol for all KIBSD Schools
KIBSD Safety Drills and Protocol Info
-2023-24 Communication Pathways-
School Newsletter
Look for your weekly newsletter, The North Star News, in your inboxes every Monday afternoon.
General School Information
Emails from PowerschoolMessenger and Smore will be the main form of communication that you will receive for all general school information and updates outside of your student's classroom.
Urgent or Emergency Communications
All school emergency notices or alerts will be sent through
PowerSchoolMessenger emails or PowerSchoolMessenger automated calls.
Please take a moment to confirm that your phone numbers and emails
are up to date and correct in your parent portal or check with us in the office.
Individual Classroom/Teacher Communications
KIBSD Staff will only be communicating through district issued devices and applications.
Faculty and staff will no longer be texting or calling with their personal devices.
If you need to reach your child's teacher during the school day please
email, connect via SeeSaw or call the office to leave a message.
Need to speak with your principal?
Call the office to see if Ms. Morrow is available or to leave a message.
Ms. Morrow always tries to make time to speak with families
but scheduling an appointment time is recommended.
For appointments - please call 907-486-7499.
North Star Office is open 7:30am til 3:30pm - @907-486-7500.
We are always happy to help.
North Star Family Handbook for 2023-24
2024-25 School Year Calendar
Here is the revised 2023-24 School Year Calendar
23-24 KIBSD School Calendar in Spanish
23-24 KIBSD School Calendar in Tagolog
23-24 KIBSD School Calendar in English
NORTH STAR ⭐ HOURS OF OPERATION
Doors open for students that have breakfast @7:35am.
Doors open @7:50am for students to start lining up for class.