August Newsletter
K-Beach Elementary School
A Message from Mrs. Van Slyke
I hope that you and your family have enjoyed the summer. I am excited to start a new school year here at K-Beach! I look forward to welcoming our students back to the building and starting our new school year on Tuesday, August 17th. Our school staff is here to support students and work with families. We care about our Caribou!
This year K-Beach Elementary will continue our focus on social-emotional learning and personalized learning. Our school staff highlights the positives of our students' learning growth and celebrates student successes.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
I am excited for another successful school year, and I am honored to partner with you in your child’s education!
Kindergarten
The AM group runs 7:55 - 10:30 and the PM group runs 11:50 - 2:25 p.m.
We will not be assigning teachers until after the first week of half-day instruction. This will allow our teachers the chance to get to know your child and his/her strengths. We can then match your child with a teacher who will best meet his/her needs.
Masks
The district strongly advises non-vaccinated staff to wear a mask (self-determined). Face coverings for fully vaccinated visitors is optional; non-vaccinated individuals are strongly advised to wear a mask. When the exposure risk increases, and other engineering controls are inadequate, masks are available and provided to minimize transmission exposure. Masks can be worn by any person. Signs identifying CDC recommendations for vaccinated /non-vaccinated individuals are posted.
District 2021 - 2022 KPBSD Mitigation Plan
Student Pick Up/Drop Off
School will start at 7:55 a.m. School doors open at 7:30 a.m., which is when the first group of students will be permitted in the building. There will be recess outside in the morning until 7:50 a.m. Parents who are dropping off child(ren) at school, please use the drop off lanes in the front of the school and our staff will direct students into the building.
K-Beach has a staggered schedule for dismissal of busses, walkers, and pick-ups. Parents will remain in their car during pick up time.
• Parent Pick Up A-G 2:25
• Parent Pick Up H-P 2:30
• Parent Pick Up Q-Z 2:35
Parent Drop Off Lanes
Pick Up Lanes and Times
Parent Pick Up A-G 2:25
Parent Pick Up H-P 2:30
Parent Pick Up Q-Z 2:35
School Supply List
Class Placement
Welcome New Staff
• Dr. Shawn Bultsma - Counselor
• Erik Dolphin – 6th Grade
• Holly Frederickson - Quest
• Makinna Halverson – Structured Classroom
• Diana Smreka – 6th Grade
• Phoenix Williams – Music
We Love Our Volunteers!
About Us
Website: https://kpbsd.org/schools/k-beach/
Location: 1049 East Poppy Lane, Soldotna, AK 99669, USA
Phone: 907-260-1300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KBeachElementary