3-School Newsletter
Cooper Landing, Hope, and Moose Pass Schools
October 18, 2022
KPBSD News
RSVP for Course/Program Informational Meeting
One of our priorities is to make sure that our students are aware of the options they have within their education. Do you know what academic options are available for your middle & high school aged children? Please come and listen to KPBSD’s Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Annaleah Karron. She will travel to Hope School and share information about JumpStart, Middle College, Educators Rising, other university partnerships, and possible career pathways courses that we may not be aware of. We urge you to attend and aren’t above bribing you with food. COOPER LANDING & MOOSE PASS STUDENTS & PARENTS ARE WELCOME ALSO. RSVP required, so click here to reserve your space. See you there!
DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 8
TIME: 3:45 – 4:15 + additional time for questions
WHERE: Hope School
CALENDAR COMMITTEE
GREAT ALASKA SHAKE OUT
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS TEST
On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, the KPBSD will send TEST emergency messages via email, text message, and automated call. These are the methods we have available to alert you directly in an emergency situation.If you do not receive our TEST message in all the ways you want, please contact your child(rens) school to ensure your contact information is up to date.
All Doors to School Will Now Be Locked
This school year, the KPBSD is requiring all elementary school doors to be locked during the academic school day. We understand this may be an inconvenience for some parents and staff, but the KPBSD holds school safety to the utmost level. As you know, the district is in the process of changing out traditional locking doors with electronic locking mechanisms. School principals can give you more information about this process.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Moose Pass School: Mark Your Calendar
Saturday 10/24: Mind-a-Mazes competition in Soldotna this Saturday, October 22 at Skyview Middle School. Students in 4th grade and above are participating. Team registration begins at 11 AM.
Thursday 10/27: Student Led Conferences- No School for Students
Friday 10/28: Student Led Conferences- No School for Students
Friday 11/11: Early Release Day- students released at 1:45
Tuesday 11/15: Picture Re-Take Day
Thursday & Friday 11/24 &11/25: Thanksgiving Holiday No School
Moose Pass School Halloween Carnival Fundraiser:
October 28th 5-7pm
Games, Haunted House, Costume Contests, Food, Cake Walk.
We are still looking for volunteers for the games, kitchen, haunted house and cake walk and the set up during the day on Thursday the 27th. We are also seeking donations for the cake walk and beverages.
Anyone in the community who would like to volunteer or donate please feel free to call Chris Gordon, 907-299-4729.
T-Shirt, Mug, Tote Bag Sale Still Open:
Check out this awesome design that the students made with Ms. Laura last Year: https://www.bonfire.com/store/moose-pass-school/
Share the link with friends and family!
Cooper Landing School Updates
Parent-Teacher Conferences - No School
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday & Friday, October 27-28. Mr. Gossard will be contacting all parents to arrange a time to meet to discuss your child(ren)'s progress. There is no school on these days.
Community School Activities are Back!
Our local non-profit Community School program is offering the following activities. Waiver of Liability form must be completed and is available in the gym. You only need to complete this form once during the school year.
- Walk or Workout - Mondays-Fridays (school days only), 7:30-8:30am and 2:30-3:30pm, Cooper Landing School gymnasium. Walk laps, or use the step climber, rowing machine, universal weight system, and free weights. Adults only, please. Thank you to the CLSCCI Endowment Fund for the purchase of the step climber and rowing machine.
- Volleyball - Thursdays, 6pm, Cooper Landing School gymnasium. Adults only. Please have clean, non-marking shoes to play in.
- Tot Time - Mondays/Wednesdays, 12-1pm.
All activities during school hours (afternoon Walk/Workout and Tot Time) require participants to first complete a school volunteer application, found here. When the application has been approved, you will be notified by email. You can then participate in these activities.
Please feel free to stop by the school between 9am and 3pm for assistance with this application.
Volunteers
On occasion, we may need help transporting students other than your own on field trips, as we do not have a bus. If you are willing to help out, a background check is required. Please go to https://kpbsd.org/departments/assistant-superintendent/instructional-services/hr/volunteer/ to complete the form. Thank you in advance!
Fundraising Meeting
We have put together a Google Doc as a tool to brainstorm fundraising ideas for the school. We have only had two people contribute to this effort. Please use the attached link and add any ideas you may have. Just scroll down to the bottom, add your information, and it will automatically save and will be accessible to everyone in the group. We will use this document at our special fundraising meeting (date/time TBD). We need everyone's ideas and participation. Thanks in advance!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g2s5s4xnA7mMQurATUVIZG5Ogtvs_RnRyNvLKmh1PFE/edit?usp=sharing
Hope School Happenings
Hello Students and Parents,
Please JOIN US:
We are inviting each and every one of you to come and join us if you are interested in helping to develop our Title 1 Plan for this school year.
What: TItle 1 Plan Development Meeting
When: October 24th from 3:45 - 4:45
Where: Hope School
Hope’s PTO/Site Council meetings will be on the first Tuesday of each month from 3:45 – 4:30, beginning with Tuesday, October 4th. Come join us!
Great Alaska Shake Out
We will participate in the Great Alaska Shake Out on Thursday, October 20 at 10:20 am. For more information, follow this link: https://www.shakeout.org/alaska/
PTO Swag
Let us gear up with some Hope Swag. Please review the photos below and we will have more information on the way soon. So please place your orders soon and support Hope School! See Jeannine Jabaay for orders and details. Round up your orders by October 31st.
It’s time to think about appropriate weather gear already!
We care about your child’s health and comfort and want to take this opportunity to share a reminder. Children will play outdoors daily unless air quality poor or the temperature is below -10 (wind chill factor included). Please make sure your student has appropriate gear for outdoor play so they may participate fully.
- Rain: raincoat and waterproof boots
- Snow: heavy coat, snow pants, snow boots, hat and mittens/gloves
Your Volunteer Status is key this year
We would really like each and every parent to come in and visit with their child this year, participate in field trips and help out. Please sign up to volunteer so you can come participate, help out, join in and make a difference. Please do this as soon as possible because our field trip for Van Gogh is coming up soon.
https://www.applitrack.com/kpbsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Volunteer+Screening+Process
Volunteers and Substitute Teachers
Hope School is always happy to have substitute teachers and volunteers. Opportunity is available for both positions currently. Please consider one or both positions https://www.applitrack.com/kpbsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Volunteer+Screening+Process
Here is a link to your new school calendar for this school year.
https://kpbsd.org/wp-content/uploads/parents-students/calendars/2022-2023-Districtwide-Calendar.pdf
Important Dates:
10/27/2022: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS-Student Led Conferences
10/28/2022: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS-Student Led Conferences
11/11/2022: EARLY RELEASE - 2:00 PM
11/24/2022: NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
11/24/2022: NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
COVID POLICY: Covid information available on district website: https://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/content.aspx?id=42180
Hope School Staff
