HERE is the link to the annual Migrant Ed Parent Survey. Please take a few moments to let us know how we're doing, and to provide ideas and feedback. We really look at this information and try our best to implement family input. This survey closes March 31. Thank you!
Our district-wide "IditaRead & Go" event is on the horizon! Choose a 2024 Iditarod musher and race them them to Nome! Each Migrant Ed participant logs their daily reading or physical activity minutes and translates them into miles on the Iditarod race course. Students use a map to visually depict their progress and they keep tabs on an Iditarod musher as they battle their way towards Nome. It’s a 975 mile (minute) journey which means racers need a lot of stamina and support!
Pick up your RACE SUPPLY BAG + $30 in READING MATERIAL (this $30 is in addition to the Spring Book Fair amount)
River City Books or Homer Bookstore
Saturday, March 2nd: 10-11 a.m.
If you cannot make the supply pick-up, and/or live outside of the Homer/Soldotna/Kenai areas, and would like to participate, please reach out directly to your Area Migrant Ed Specialist to register.
Migrant Ed will be hosting swim lessons this March at the Skyview pool March 20, 22, 27, and 29, for students in grades k-3. You can choose a session from 4:00 - 4:30 or 4:30 - 5:00.
Please register HERE by completing our form. We will then contact you with a permission slip. There will be books and light snacks available when the kids get out of the pool. Please contact Maureen Todd for more information or questions.
Migrant Ed is excited to partner with schools & book stores to bring reading opportunities to students! Migrant Ed is able to purchase up to $30.00 worth of books for each Migrant Ed student. We will be working with schools to provide them Migrant Student info. If your school does not have a book fair or you missed it, student names will be on file at both River City Books and the Homer Bookstore for families to choose books at those locations.
If you have any questions about this please don't hesitate to contact us.
The dates for the Spring Migrant Ed Book Fair are February 12th - March 17th.
In partnership with the Kenai Watershed Forum (KWF), Migrant Ed is hosting four after school workshops for students in grades 2-6 every Thursday in April!
We will meet at the KWF main office by Soldotna Creek Park (44129 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna) April 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm for lessons on the salmon life cycle, invasive species, ecosystems, water quality, and the Kenai River watershed.
Space is limited, so please register HERE and receive a permission form. Please contact Maureen Todd with any questions.
Migrant Ed is working with the Alaska Driving Academy and Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction to offer Driver’s Ed. To sign up your Migrant Ed student please contact Misty or Sara directly and let them know you are registering a Migrant Student. A valid Alaska learner's permit is required for driving lessons. State of Alaska requires drivers under 18 hold their permit for 6 months and be 16 years old prior to taking the road skills exam. Please contact Jackie Tomrdle for more information or questions.
Alaska Driving Academy
Learn 2-Drive
Misty | 907.260.3900
Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction
New Driver Course
Sara | 907.335.3333
An enthusiastic group of Ninilchik Wilderness Explorers - elementary students, parents, and Migrant Ed staff ventured off into the 'wilds' of Ninilchik View Campground via snowshoes in February. Lead by our knowledgeable leader, Tania Spurkland, students utilized orienteering skills to find 'markers' placed in the Park. At each marker along the trail, there were treats and treasures to discover. The group made their way down to the Ninilchik Beach for their final stop, enjoying a warm campfire and hot cocoa to celebrate their accomplishment.
The next Ninilchik Wilderness Explorers outing is scheduled for Friday, April 12 (Early Release Day). Please stay tuned for more information. Contact Betsy Vanek with any questions.
