Sand Lake Lions' Roar
SEPTEMBER 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- September 2 Sand Lake Open House!
- September 7 Labor Day Holiday (No School)
- September 8-18 MAP testing ( 3rd-5th Grade)
- September 9 Running Club Begins!
- September 11 PTSA Meeting and Movie Night
- September 17 Jog-a-Thon
- September 18 Picture Day!
A Message from our Principal
Dear Sand Lake Community,
Welcome to a new school year at Sand Lake Elementary! We are excited to welcome our students and families back for a year filled with learning, growth, friendship, and new opportunities. Our dedicated staff looks forward to partnering with you to create a safe, supportive, and joyful learning environment where every student can thrive. Thank you for being an important part of our Sand Lake community—we look forward to a wonderful year together!
Parking
The first few weeks of school can be challenging as everyone becomes familiar with arrival and dismissal routines. Please help us keep all students and families safe by following these expectations:
- Pull forward as far as possible in the drop-off lane.
- Students should exit vehicles only from the passenger side along the inside lane next to the red curb.
- If you need to exit your vehicle to help your child, please park in the parking lot.
- Always use the designated crosswalk when walking through the parking lot.
- Do not leave your vehicle unattended in the drive-through lane.
- Do not park or drop off students in the bus loop.
Thank you for your patience, attention, and cooperation. By working together and remaining cautious, we can help ensure a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal for everyone.
Volunteer at Sand Lake Elementary!
We warmly welcome family and community members who would like to support our students during recess, in the lunchroom or in the classrooms. Your time and care help make Sand Lake a safe, positive, and welcoming place for everyone!
The 2026–2027 Volunteer Application is now open. All volunteers must submit a new application each school year, as previous approvals do not carry over.
New this year: Volunteers who interact with students at school for more than four hours per week must complete the Mandatory Reporter Training before beginning their volunteer service.
Thank you for considering sharing your time with our Sand Lake community. We truly appreciate your support! Volunteer Sign up Link:Volunteering
Birthday Celebrations and Special Occasions
We love celebrating our Sand Lake students and making their birthdays feel special! To support student health and protect those with allergies, please do not send cupcakes, candy, sweets, or other food treats to school for birthday celebrations. Families are welcome to consider a non-food option, such as a small pencil, sticker, or bookmark, after checking with the teacher. Please also note that ASD staff members may not share students’ home addresses, phone numbers, or other contact information for party invitations. Families must exchange this information directly with one another. Thank you for helping us celebrate safely and respectfully!
To stay up to date with the amazing things happening at Sand Lake Elementary, be sure to follow us on Facebook. We regularly share highlights, celebrations, and important updates from our school community.
Sand Lake Elementary Facebook!
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact us:
(907) 243-2161
Sand Lake Open House!
Save the Date: Picture Day!
Fitzgerald Photography is looking forward to capturing your student’s picture on Picture Day!
Photos may be purchased online at https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001411218 after Picture Day.
Please use your student’s school ID number as their unique online code.
Once photos are available, you will be able to:
View your student’s portraits
Select a background
Choose a photo package
Thank you, and we hope you enjoy your student’s pictures!
Volunteer Opportunity at Sand Lake
After-School Activities
Hello Sand Lake Families,
There is a lot to adjust to at the beginning of a new school year, hopefully soon we will all have a streamlined routine.
A few health related reminders and updates:
1. Please review the guidelines for keeping a sick child home. If a child's symptoms are prominent enough to impact their ability to learn or disrupt the classroom, they are likely too sick to be in school.
2. Hand washing is the number one way to stop the spread of illness. Please make sure your child/children know how to properly wash their hands.
3. ASD has clear protocols for medications at school. Please review ASD website for detailed information. DO NOT SEND MEDICATION, VITAMINS, or COUGH DROPS in your child's lunchbox or school bag. All medication forms and Care Plans need to be completed again for each school year.
4. Health screenings will soon begin and are generally started as soon as possible each school year. Alaska state law requirements can be reviewed at AS 14.30.127(a). This includes vision, hearing, and sometimes growth screenings. School nurses are required to complete these screenings at certain ages and then also per request by parent, physician, or teacher. Any volunteers who assist with directing students to or from class during screenings are ASD approved volunteers.
5. The Regional Nursing Model: ASD is utilizing a new nursing model. This means that there will be days when a school nurse, based on student medical acuity, is shifted from one school to cover a different school. It is unclear presently how often I will be pulled from Sand Lake Elementary to cover other schools.
Feel free to contact me with any health related questions:
Nurse Laura BSN, RN, NCSN
907-742-9261
Student Nutrition Information
Our school continues to be part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
for the 2026-2027 School Year!
This means every student in our school can enjoy a healthy
breakfast and lunch at no cost, every day.
What CEP Means for Your Family:
- No meal application needed. Every child automatically qualifies—just show up and eat!
- Saves time and money. Skip packing lunches or paying fees; we’ve got your student covered.
- Supports learning. Nutritious meals fuel focus, energy, and academic success.
Help Us Make the Most of CEP:
- Encourage your child to eat with us daily. Greater participation keeps the program strong.
- Families are encouraged to apply for programs such as: SNAP, TANF, and Migrant
Stay in the loop. Check out menu details, job opportunities, and much more at www.asdk12.org/nutrition
Questions?
(907)348-5145
