KPBSD Migrant Ed Program

February 2021

Hello Families of Migrant Ed Students!

We're hoping the month of February finds you well, as we begin our move into noticeably longer days. With the increased sunlight, we here at the Migrant Ed Program are finding renewed energy and new offerings to engage and interest your learners!

Please check out what's new below (Idita-Read-&-Ski, Virtual Center for AK Coastal Studies Sessions), as well as 'old favorites' and on-going offerings (Swim Lessons, Tutoring, Virtual Coding Club, Driver's Ed Reimbursement, books, supplies, and more!)

Please feel to contact us at any time if you have questions about any of our programs that we offer. Looking forward to connecting with you!

Sincerely,

Your KPBSD Migrant Ed Team (Contact Info Below)

NEW! Idita Read & Ski - Race your favorite musher to Iditarod (different race finish line this year)!

Race your favorite musher to Iditarod! "Miles" can be earned by reading books, or by skiing!! Participants will be sent materials to keep track of their progress, as well as student-chosen reading materials. Migrant Ed also has a selection of cross-country skis that can be checked out. Please register by February 14, 2021. See the enclosed flyer for more info.

To enroll, or for inquiries, please contact Damara Burnett @ dburnett@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

NEW! Center for Alaska Coastal Studies Virtual Science Sessions!

Snow Science & Weather

Animal Tracking

Winter Adaptation

Beginning Wednesday, February 10, 2021, Migrant Ed is partnering with Center for Alaska Coastal Studies (CACS) to provide 4 weekly virtual sessions for grades 2-5, and 6-8.

Session Dates:

February 10

February 17

February 24

March 3

Grades 2 - 5, scheduled from 4- 5 PM

Grades 6 - 8, scheduled from 5 - 6 PM

Sessions will include: science content introduction, short video(s) from the field or a virtual field trip, Q&A or discussion time with students, and guided activities. Some of the guided activities will take place during the session. Others, such as outdoor investigations or nature observation, will take place between sessions and the students will share their discoveries, results, questions, and ideas with the rest of the group on the following meet-up.

Please contact: Kyle Darbonne @ kdarbonne@kpbsd.k12.ak.us, or Betsy Vanek @ bvanek@kpbsd.k12.ak.us for questions or to register.

Tutors! Featured this month...

Jean Garcia Beck

5th grade teacher at Seward Elementary, Jean excels in highly engaging virtual tutoring for all subject areas in grades K-6. Jean has enjoyed being able to reach students outside of the Seward Area to work with. She is available to work with students in the afternoons and evenings.

Ruby Allen

Migrant Ed has recently been in contact with former Valedictorian from Homer High School, Ruby Allen. Ruby is supporting her college quest by starting her own tutoring company. Ruby can help students organize their time productively or review for any subjects they are struggling with. She can tutor in most of the core subjects at the high school, and her hours are super flexible.

Contact us for Tutors!

We're starting to connect families with in-person tutors, as well, as our schools open up. If you have any questions about tutoring sessions we can offer, please don't hesitate to contact us for that conversation.

Continuing! Join in! Coding Club with Code.org. Grades 3 - 7

We had a great first session using Code.org! We have space available for this virtual coding club - informal format. Meeting via Zoom on Thursdays, from 4 -5 PM. In addition, if you are interested in code.org for use on your own, please let me know, and I'll set up your account.

Contact: Betsy Vanek @ bvanek@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

Learn today, build a brighter tomorrow.

code.org

Ski Rentals, Driver's Ed Reimbursement, Books, School Supplies...It all keeps going!

Please contact any Migrant Ed Specialist if you're interested in any of the above support items!