Little Paws Press
LPP Volume 34 🐾 April 27, 2025
CUB CALENDAR
4/28/26 = Ms. Traci's Class to the track for Torch Run Warm Ups @12:15-1pm
4/29/26 = Dismissal @1:45pm All Grades
- On the calendar for May so far -
5/1 = Popcorn Friday! Hosted by Ms. Howard's Class
5/1 = 3rd Grade Museum&Downtown Tours @9-1:00
5/1 = Ms. Traci's class goes downtown @11:30-12:30
5/1 = Mr. Allen & Mr. Whiteside's classes visit Kodiak Public Library @1-2:15
5/6 = Dismissal @1:45pm All Grades
5/8 = Popcorn Friday! Hosted by Ms. Oliver's Class
5/12 = 1st Grade to Mill Bay Beach - @10:30-1:30
5/13 = 2nd Grade Kodiak Fire/Library Tours @9-11:30
5/13 = 3rd Grade visits Main! @10-12
5/13 = Dismissal @1:45pm All Grades
5/15 = Popcorn Friday! Hosted by Ms. Martha's Class
5/15 = 3rd Grade Pacific Seafood Tours 8:55ish to 11:15
5/15 = Ms. Traci's Class goes downtown @11:30-12:30
5/19 = Kindergarten Mill Bay Beach Mingle @9:30-1pm
5/20 = 2nd Grade to Boy Scout Beach @9-1
5/20 = Dismissal @1:45pm All Grades
5/22 = 3rd Grade to Gibson Cove - @8:45 - 1pm
5/22 = KHS Class of 2026 Grad Walk! - time TBD
5/25 = Memorial Day - All Schools Closed
5/26 = East Cubs Field Day! - details coming soon
5/27 = Dismissal @1:45pm All Grades
5/29 = School's Out for Summer! ☀️
Popcorn Fri-Yay!
Reading Fleet 2026 = Success!
-2026-27 KIBSD Enrollment is Open-
Have a student ready for kindergarten in the Fall?
(A child must be 5 years of age on/before September 1 to be admitted to kindergarten.)
Do you have a new student entering the district for the first time?
We can't wait to meet them. :)
Enroll your new students below...
Community Partners in Reading Celebration!
-Caring Cubs Awards-
We love celebrating our Caring Cubs Friday prize winners!
-Kodiak Torch Run-
You are invited to join us for the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run -
a powerful event celebrating inclusion, community, and the spirit of the Special Olympics.
All are welcome to participate and support this meaningful cause.
Let’s come together to celebrate courage, determination, and unity in our community.
We hope to see you there - let’s represent the East Cubs with pride!
Want to give to the cause? Check the link below...
Creative Cubs Gallery
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Kindergarten created mixed media books and visuals depicting Earth's ecosystems!
Counselor's Corner
Wishing you well,
Ms. Jennifer, East Elementary School Counselor
phone: (907) 486-7423
email: jennifer.pedersen@kibsd.org
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Ms. Kelcie, Providence School Counselor
email: kelcie.kleaver@kibsd.org
-Calling for 2026 Grad Announcements-
We also invite North Star alumni and any student that feels connected
to East elementary in any way. We want to show off all of our Kodiak Graduates!
We are so proud of you.
What's Going on with the GT Cubs Crew?
Check in on their projects at the link below...
Cub Community PTA News
Lunch Schedule and Menus
Kindergarten = 11:10am
First Grade = 11:35am
Second Grade = 12:00pm
Third Grade = 12:30pm
Families are always welcome to join their students for lunch time!
Be sure to sign in with the office before heading to the cafeteria.
Please bring your own lunch or call in the morning to order an adult meal.
Student Breakfasts = $3.50 Student Lunches = $4.75
Adult Lunches = $9.00
25-26 Communication Pathways
School Newsletter
Look for your weekly newsletter, Little Paws Press, in your inboxes every Monday afternoon.
There will be lots of useful info stored at the end of each for your reference all year.
General School Information
Emails from PowerschoolMessenger and Smore will be the main
form of communication that you will receive for all general
school information and updates outside of your student's classroom.
Urgent or Emergency Communications
All school emergency notices or alerts will be sent through
PowerSchoolMessenger emails or PowerSchoolMessenger automated calls.
Please take a moment to confirm that your phone numbers and emails
are up to date and correct in your parent portal or check with us in the office.
Individual Classroom/Teacher Communications
KIBSD Staff will only be communicating through district issued devices and applications.
Faculty and staff will no longer be texting or calling with their personal phone numbers.
If you need to reach your child's teacher during the school day please
email, connect via SeeSaw or call the office to leave a message.
Need to speak with your principal?
Call the office to see if Ms. Audra is available or to leave a message.
Ms. Audra always tries to make time to speak with families
but scheduling an appointment time is recommended.
For appointments - please call 907-486-7492.
The East School Office is open 7:30am til 3:30pm - @907-486-7492
We are always happy to help.
East on FaceBook
Please Like and Follow below for news, events, updates and fun.
The I L❤️VE East Elementary page is still alive and well. Just note that it is no longer the official page for East and it won't have the most current information. Find that beloved page below...