Soldotna Sentinel

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd 2025

REMEMBER TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH 2025

Please remember to return your picture packet on the day of retakes. If you missed picture day, you can also get your picture taken at this time.

The Christmas Kindness Assistance Program is right around the corner!

If your family needs assistance this holiday season, please call the school and ask to speak with Nurse Jeanette.

Assistance deadline: Monday, December 1st — no exceptions!

The Parent Pack Christmas Kindness Food Drive will run November 24 – December 16. More information to follow!

Monetary donations may be dropped off at the office, made payable to Soldotna Elementary.

There is no deadline for contributions. If you would like to donate or have any questions, please contact the office at 907-260-5100.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

THANKSGIVING BREAK

NO SCHOOL

NOVEMBER 27th & 28th

Dress-up Day

Friday, November 21st

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK!!

Don’t miss out on the memories! Yearbooks are now on sale

Dear KPBSD Families,

We want to reassure you that KPBSD’s Student Nutrition Program will continue operating as usual during the current federal government shutdown. All school meal services will remain available to students, and there will be no interruption in service.

If your household receives SNAP or other federal benefits that are affected by the shutdown, your student may still qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on your household income. Families can apply for meal benefits at any time during the school year—even if they have been denied in the past or expect their situation to change soon.

Meal applications can be filled out online, or you can contact your local school or Student Nutrition Services at 907-714-8890 for help. If you need access to a computer to complete the application, we are happy to assist.

Thank you for supporting our students and school communities.

Soldotna Elementary PTO

"The Parent Pack" is our Parent Teacher Organization. It consists of parents and staff from our school. The Pack plans fundraisers and community events. Funds raised support our students, this includes the purchase of playground equipment, new library books, repair of musical instruments, field trips and much more.

The Parent Pack is growing it's membership. Please volunteer today and become involved in Parent Pack events.

PTO meeting is Monday, November 3rd @ 3:50 pm

in the Soldotna Elementary library

The Scholastic Book Fair may be over, but the excitement keeps going! Shop until November 2nd for new releases and online exclusives at the following link!

http://www.scholastic.com/bf/soldotnaelementaryschool

Bell Schedule

Doors will remain locked until 8:25 am

8:35 am- Breakfast/Recess

8:55 am- To Class Bell

9:05 am- Tardy Bell

3:25 pm- Parent Pick-Up Dismissal- Kindergarten

3:35 pm- Parent Pick-Up Dismissal- 1st-6th Grade

3:40 pm- Bus Dismissal

Student messages and bus passes are sent to classes at 3:15 pm. Please send in a note or call in before 3:00 pm to ensure your student will get the message. If you want your student to be picked up by someone other than the parent or guardian, please make sure they are on the pick up list and have them show their ID to the attending staff member.

To ensure all students are as safe as possible, anyone interested in being a school volunteer needs to complete an online application and agree to a background check; only criminal activity and driving record will be checked. All information will be kept confidential and information can only be accessed by a few members of the Human Resources Department. To complete the screening process, visit the Districts webpage at https://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us, click on the volunteer link and follow the instructions. Please contact Human Resources department at 714-8888 if you have any questions. (Please not: this process needs to be completed each new school year and can take up to 10 days to process.)

RECESS REMINDER

Students go outside for recess every day — rain, shine, or snow! The cutoff for outdoor recess is –10°F (including wind chill).

Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather each day.

Children should arrive at school dressed and ready to go outside, with all necessary winter gear. Be sure to label coats, hats, gloves, and boots with your child’s name, and remind them not to leave items on the playground.

Thank you for helping keep our students warm and ready for fun!

Friday, November 14th

Students will be released at 2:05pm and bus riders will arrive at their stop 90 minutes early.

Our Lost & Found is filling up! Please remind your student to check for any missing items. All unclaimed items will be donated on November 7th, 2025.

Parking Lot Safety Reminder

Please slow down in the parking lot and watch for students. Safety matters — let’s keep everyone safe!