Magpie
February 7th - 11th
Important School Dates:
2/7 - After-School XC Skiing
2/8 - After-School Forensics
2/9 - After-School Skating
2/9 - Community Council Meeting @ 1:15
2/11 - Early Release - school is out at 1:20
2/14 - After-School XC Skiing
2/15 - After-School Forensics
2/16 - After-School Skating
2/17 & 2/18 - Parent/ Teacher Conferences
2/18 - Family Skate Night - 6:30-8:30
2/21 - After-School XC Skiing
2/22 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
2/22 - 4th-6th Grade Spelling Bee
2/22 - After-School Forensics
2/23 - After-School Skating
2/24 - Family Math & Science Night @ 6:30
2/25 - Early Release - school is out at 1:20
2/25 - Sports Day
2/28 - Last After-School XC Skiing
Love of Reading Month
February is LOVE of READING month at McNeil Canyon Elementary. We are going to spend our time sharing, talking and writing about books we enjoy. Each week we will have a school wide activity which will involve cross grade activities centered around our love of reading. Students will also have an opportunity to share what books they are reading by filling out dragon scales that will then hang in the hallway on Lor, our Love Of Reading dragon. Look for a booklet coming home with your child soon with more information. Happy Reading!!
Community Council Meeting
Community Council will meet on Wednesday, February 9th at 1:15 pm. All parents are welcome to attend.
KPBSD Budget Meetings
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District requests input from staff, parents, and community members at the districtwide KPBSD budget meetings scheduled at the following times:
- Homer Community – Tuesday, February 15, 2022 @ 6:00pm Homer High Library
- Central Peninsula Community – Wednesday, February 16, 2022 @ 6:00 pm KCHS Library
- Seward Community – Thursday, February 24, 2022, @ 6:00 pm Seward High Library
The February 16th meeting will also be a Zoom Meeting. The link is posted on the KPBSD Events Calendar.
Additional information and the number to call in with questions will be posted on the Finance Page of the KPBSD website. As new budget information becomes available, it will also be posted on the Finance page. If you have questions, please call Natalie Bates at 714-8888.
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Feb. 17th & 18th
Conference notices were sent home today with the date and time of your child’s Parent/Teacher Conference. If you are unable to attend at the scheduled time, please call the school office by Monday, Feb. 14th to reschedule.
Conferences are an important communication tool. We really appreciate your efforts to attend so we can visit about your child’s progress in school. There is NO SCHOOL for students on these days. We hope to see you here!
Mark Your Calendars!! Family Skate Night
4th-6th Grade Spelling Bee
Interested students in 4th, 5th & 6th Grade will participate in our annual Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 22nd at 1:30 pm. These students must participate in the Monday spelling study group during lunch to participate in the Bee. Good luck spellers!
Family Math & Science Night
Mark your calendar and plan on joining us for the great family event. There will be several Math or Science stations to explore in the gym. Plan on joining us on Thursday, February 24th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Sports Day! Join the Fun!
Newspaper Need!!
****KPBSD FY22 Calendar Additions and Revisions****
Friday, 2/11/22, Early Release
Wednesday, 2/16/22, Early Release cancelled; Friday, 2/18/22, Parent–Teacher Conferences
Friday 2/25/22, Early Release
Friday 3/4/22, Previously Scheduled Inservice–No Early Release
***Click the link below to see the updated KPBSD Districtwide Calendar***
Mrs. Vicky's Title I Corner
During these cold winter months it is important to keep moving and exercising. If you can’t get outside to play, then try this indoor idea!
Make an Obstacle course
This activity will get the whole family moving. Use objects around the house to get the family involved. This could include climbing under or over chairs, throwing a bundle of socks into a laundry basket, spinning, using paper strips in place of lasers, and so on.
Inside, a slower pace can be taken to ensure that nothing gets broken and no one gets hurt. If you have access to an outdoor space or a sidewalk in front of your home, you can create an obstacle course out of chalk.
Materials: Whatever you have in the house
Ages: Toddlers and early elementary-age children
Psychological benefit: Obstacle courses can target many aspects of a child’s brain, including sensory input, motor planning, coordination, sequencing and problem-solving. They can also reduce psychological stress and anxiety. When more people participate, the teamwork and competition can provide some of the social interaction children need.
From Counseling Today--https://ct.counseling.org/2020/06/supporting-families-with-engagement-strategies-during-covid-19/
February Spotlight Students
The following students have been selected as Spotlight Students for the month of February: Finn Simpson, Orin Darr, Benn Deakins, Mitsue Olson, Ramona McFarlin, Kimber Sheldon, Henry Cabana, Riley Dickerson, Findlay Kilcher, Verinea Basargin, Eliana Cope, Toby Porter, Isaiah Rutter, Ike Mitchell, Brantley Erickson, Pepper Jones, Xander Roth and Yuki Bacher.
Spotlight Student forms are being sent home with these students today. Please return them as soon as possible so they can be placed on our Spotlight Student bulletin board. We will send a special treat home with your student towards the end of February. Thank you!!
Dragon Cafe - February Menu
McNeil Canyon Elementary School
Email: joverson@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Website: kpbsd.org/schools/mcneil-canyon/
Location: 52188 East End Rd, Homer, AK, USA
Phone: 907-235-8181
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McNeilCanyon/