Tustumena Elementary Newsletter
March 29, 2016
AMP it UP!
Our testing window for the Alaska State testing (AMP) has begun and will continue throughout April. The following is our projected testing schedule:
3rd grade: April 5 & 7
4th grade: March 31 & April 6
5th grade: April 12 &13
6th grade: April 7 & 8
The tests are on-line.
Our students are well prepared and ready to go.
If you have any questions, please call your child's teacher or our office (260-1345.)
Thank you.
Doug Hayman
Health Tip from Mrs. Abel
“Volunteering to help others or doing community service has many benefits. Volunteering can help a person build relationships, provide a sense of purpose, combat depression by reducing social isolation, reduce stress by interrupting thoughts about one’s own problems, foster empathy, and encourage civic responsibility. Community centers, churches, and schools are great places to learn about volunteer opportunities.”
Yearbook order form coming soon.
Title One Screening
News Release
Pre-Kindergarten class information for August 2016
Soldotna, March 23, 2016—Children who will be four years old by September 1, 2016, have an opportunity to attend pre-kindergarten classes at their local area school in the fall. To qualify for the classes, parents and guardians must contact their local area school to schedule a Pre-K assessment, and complete an application prior to the school screening appointment date.
“The Title I funded Pre-K programs available at specific sites in the KPBSD provide an excellent opportunity for children who turn four by September 1, 2016, to get a jumpstart on success in school,” said Christine Ermold, director of elementary education. “KPBSD’s Pre-K teachers are all certified and have specialized training in early childhood education. As a result, the programs they offer are engaging and developmentally appropriate, with an emphasis on preparing children to be successful when they enter kindergarten. Pre-K the KPBSD way focuses on experiences that facilitate each child’s growth in the targeted areas of social and emotional development; approaches to learning; communication, language, and literacy; cognitive development, and; physical well-being.”
Parent or guardian action steps
Contact local attendance area school for times and testing locations. (See alphabetical list of schools offering Pre-K sessions*)
Complete a Pre-K Application—the school office in your attendance area will provide applications
Return the application to your neighborhood school office during school hours
Schedule your child’s assessment prior to the date for your neighborhood school. (Dates listed below)
Children must be age 4 by September 1, 2016
Title I KPBSD programs web link: Title 1 programs at KPBSD
*KPBSD Title I elementary schools and screening dates
Students qualify for Title I services based on academic need
Chapman Elementary, 235-8671, May 3, 2016
Mountain View Elementary, 283-8600, April 21, 2016
Nikiski North Star Elementary, 776-2600, April 13, 2016
Ninilchik School, 567-3301, May 5, 2016
Paul Banks Elementary, 226-1801, April 14, 2016
Redoubt Elementary, 260-4300, April 28, 2016
Seward Elementary, 224-3356, April 26, 2016
Soldotna Elementary, 260-5100, April 27, 2016
Sterling Elementary, 262-4944, April 19, 2016
Tustumena Elementary, 260-1345, April 12, 2016
Voznesenka School, 235-8549 April 11, 2016
Title I programs are required to utilize effective, research based instruction, and must also provide evidence that students receiving Title I support are showing academic growth.
###
This and all KPBSD media releases are online at this web page: http://bit.ly/MediaPublicRelationships
Suggest or contribute a story online link: http://bit.ly/SuggestKPBSDstory
Please contact me with questions or connections to be made for your KPBSD district and school stories.
Sincerely,
Pegge Erkeneff | Communications Liaison
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
148 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK 99669
907.714.8888 | fax: 907.262.5867
Facebook: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
twitter: @KPBSD
One district—44 diverse schools: www.KPBSD.org
Upcoming events
29- ALICE Drill - 10:30am - Parents invited to observe
29- Third Quarter Assembly - 2pm
29- Report Cards sent home
April-
1- Early Release - 2:05
12- Pre-K Screening
14- Volunteer Celebration 4pm
19- PTO Meeting 4pm
25- Site Council Meeting 4pm
4/25-5/8/2016 - Public Library Book Fair
26-27 - 6th grade to Kasitna Bay
29- Masonic Award Ceremony 6:30pm KCHS
May
3- K-3 Concert - 2pm
4- Early Release 2:05 pm
4- 4-6 grade concert 6:00 pm
5 - Kindergarten Visitation
5- Title One Family Night
6- 6th grade to Skyview 9:30am
6- ALL LIBRARY BOOKS DUE
9- Lynx Track Field trip (Hopkins/Fowler Ninilchik)- Pre K stay for lunch
10- Lynx Track Field trip (Blossom, Ninilchik)- Pre K stay for lunch
11- Salmon Celebration- Lynx track (Michael/Bosick, Nikiski)
12- Lynx track (Gossett/Mills/Werner, Nikiski)
13- K-1 to Soldotna, Field trip to Library, Fire Station, and Park
16- End of Year Assembly -10am
16- 6th Grade Graduation - 2pm
17- 6th Grade Egg drop and bridge demo- 10:00am
17- K-3 to Johnson Lake
17- Talent Show - 2pm
18 - Field Day 9:30am - BBQ lunch- Report Cards Home- Student last day
19- Teacher In-Service and check out
Information
Email: dhayman@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Website: kpbsd.k12.ak.us/tustumena
Location: 58231 Sterling Highway, Kasilof, AK, United States
Phone: 907-260-1345