KPBSD Migrant Ed Program
January 2024
Happy 2024! We at Migrant Ed are wishing you all the best for the New Year, and hope your winter break was restful and merry! We're in the process of planning some great opportunities for KPBSD Migrant Ed students grades Pre-K - 12 for Semester 2. Stay tuned!
This is a chock-full newsletter - please enjoy!
Looking for a way to be more of a part of KPBSD’s Migrant Education Program? The Migrant Ed Team is creating a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). The Migrant Ed PAC will consist of six parent/guardian seats from across the District, two student seats and a staff member. Committee members would commit to meeting in person or via Zoom three times per school year. This is an opportunity to learn more about KPBSD’s Migrant Ed Program and provide a parent perspective and input on Migrant Ed programs and activities.
If this sounds interesting to you, and you would like more information on this opportunity, please fill out our Google form HERE. This is an interest form only, and we will contact you to chat about your interest on being involved in this way.
If you have any questions, please contact Jackie Tomrdle at jtomrdle@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Does your student need to refresh their school supplies? Please reach out and let us know. We have most everything in stock - from paper and pencils to watercolors, crayons, markers, etc. We're happy to connect with you to get your student the school supplies they need for semester two. Please reach out to the Migrant Ed Specialist for your geographic area - see below for where our staff is located...
We had such a great time at Nikiski Pool in December that we have scheduled ANOTHER one! This one will be on Sunday, February 4, from 5:00 -6:00 PM. We will have math games and literacy materials plus plenty of hearty snacks. Families are also welcome to come early for free open swim time from 1:00 - 4:45 PM.
Please remember that children under the age of 10 are required to be closely supervised and accompanied in the water by a person at least 16 years of age.
Please let us know if you have any questions! See you there!
Migrant Ed has again partnered with the AK Department of Natural Resources to provide Elementary Water Safety classes in February, for students in grades 1 - 6. In addition to water safety, students will have time for free swim, as well as time to choose books, math games, and schools supplies to take home. Snacks, too!
Please feel free to attend the session that best fits your schedule. Non-swimmers are OK!
Here are the times and locations:
Ninilchik Pool: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 3:35 - 5:00 PM
Kenai Central HS Pool: Thursday*, February 15, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Skyview Pool: Thursday*, February 15, 12:45 - 2:15 PM
Please click HERE to register.
*Thursday, February 15, is a Parent/Teacher Conference Day - no school for kids.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
KPBSD's Federal Programs Department is pleased to announce a "Winter Fun Fest" for all families who are part of KPBSD's Federal Programs - which includes Migrant Ed.
What will it be? A lasagna dinner will be provided by the KCHS culinary foods class. There will also be storytelling, a photo booth, art activities, painting lessons, cooking demonstrations, book giveaways, and more!
The KBPSD Federal Programs Winter Fun Fest will be held on Thursday, January 25, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM, at Kenai Alt School (705 Frontage Road, Suite C, Kenai, AK)
Please click HERE to RSVP, mark your calendars, and join us!!
Southern Peninsula families, please contact Joey Kraszeski to be placed on the interest list for upcoming classes. Remember, Migrant Ed can no longer offer reimbursements, so arrangements to take courses must be made in advance with Joey.
12th grade students and families. Here is a link to the Al Wright Memorial Scholarship. This is a scholarship managed by the National Association of State Directors of Migrant Eduation (NASDME) - a leading Migrant Education organization. The application is due on or before March 1, 2024.
Scholarship link HERE.
Check out our amazing Close Up 2023 Video HERE! You'll love it!
