Big Lake Elementary Newsletter
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT BIG LAKE ELEM
XC SKIERS
BLE PTO FAMILY SKATE NIGHT - FEB 15 6-8PM
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS FEB 18-19
Tuesday, February 19 is professional development for staff. No school for students.
DR. SEUSS NIGHT - FEB 21
Come one come all, to our Dr. Seuss Night
There will be games and creating but bring your appetite.
It happens next Thursday, February 21st.
From 5:30 to 7 there will be tacos, selfies, always a blast.
It should be SO fun…a night unsurpassed!
TACO DINNER AT DR. SEUSS NIGHT
BOOK FAIR
Times to be posted weekly.
Did you know reading 20 minutes a day increases a child's reading ability and those children score in the 90th percentile on standardized tests! Even 5-10 minutes a day at home will increase skills across the board.
MORE INFORMATION:
MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL
- Per School Board policy please do not send medications to school with your student (this includes everything from cough drops and beyond).
- All medication must be delivered by a parent/guardian or their adult designee in the original packaging. Prescription medications must have a current prescription label attached.
- Over-the-Counter medications that are permitted to be administered in the school setting include Tylenol(acetaminophen),Motrin(ibuprofen), Benadryl(diphenhydramine), dramamine, lactase, Tums and cough drops. Any other OTC medications may only be given with a prescriptive note from a Health Care Provider.
- Please contact the school nurse to complete a permission form if prescription medication needs to be administered to your student during the school year.
- If your student currently has asthma, diabetes, seizures, or history of severe allergies/anaphylaxis please contact the school nurse to start an action plan for the current school year.
SCHOOL PARKING LOT
Please help us keep our students safe by staying on the driving loop around the parking lot and back to the entrance/exit. Thank you.
YEARBOOK SALES
HEALTHY FUTURES CHALLENGE
Let’s Get Moving! The Healthy Futures Challenge is a program that helps your child build strong bones and muscles by playing for 60 minutes every day. Your child records their physical activity on the Healthy Futures Log and turns it into their teacher at the end of the month and earns prizes. The Challenge takes place in the months of January, February and March.
SPRING BREAK MARCH 11 - 18
5TH GRADE SPONSORSHIP
Calling all caring hearts!
The 5th grade at Big Lake Elementary participates in a wonderful field trip each spring where we go to Homer for 3 days and 2 nights. Students get to learn about ecosystems, tidal animals, digital photography, among many other things. They get to ride in a boat in Kachemak Bay, sleep in yurts, hike, swim, and learn. The cost of the trip is $240, and some of the students are struggling to come up with the funds. We are looking for community members that might be willing to sponsor some or all of a student’s trip. If you are interested, please call Shari at Big Lake Elementary (892-9700) and tell her you have a caring heart! Thanks in advance!
GRIZZLY GEAR
Grizzly Gear for your student is still available. See the front office for purchase.
T-shirts $15
Long sleeved T-shirt $20
Hoodies $25
Big Lake Elementary
Big Lake Elementary PTO
About Us
Brenna Reintsma, Principal
Jason Moen, Assistant Principal
Chris Sawyer, Admin. Secretary
Shari Mason, Office Secretary
Email: ble@matsuk12.us
Website: matsuk12.us/ble
Location: 3808 S. Big Lake Road, Big Lake, AK
Phone: 907.892.9700