Migrant Ed Newsletter
January 2025
Federal Programs Family Fun Fest
Homer | Jan 30 | 5:30-7:30 | Homer High School Commons
Soldotna | February 6 | 5:30-7:30 | Soldotna High School Commons
Seward | February 19 | 5:30-7:30 | Seward Middle School Commons
Please join us for family activities, food, information on our programming, and other local family resources. You can RSVP to this link. Please reach out to your local program specialists with any questions. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!
Family Fun Swim
The Nikiski pool requires children under 10 years of age to be closely supervised and accompanied in the water by a person at least 16 years of age.
Parent Advisory Committee
Our first Parent Advisory Committee meeting has been rescheduled for February 6th, at 11:00 am, at the Kenai Public Library - 163 Main Street Loop, Kenai, AK. Our committee is comprised of Migrant Ed staff and regional parent representatives. 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 you are interested in being part of our committee please contact
Jackie Tomrdle: jtomrdle@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
This meeting will be available to view by the public. Please keep an eye out on our social media for that information as the meeting day approaches. This is a great way for families to participate in, and be a part of our Migrant Ed Program!
School Supplies
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 second half of the school year. Please reach out to the Migrant Ed Specialist for your geographic area - see below for where our staff is located.
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at is a scholarship and student support program designed for students from migrant and seasonal, agricultural backgrounds. CAMP aims to provide eligible students with the resources and support to complete their first year of college and successfully continue their education.
CAMP Qualification
If you plan to enroll or are currently enrolled as a full time student in your first year of college, you may be eligible for CAMP funding and support services. You or one of your immediate family members must have been involved in any of the following activities or programs:
- Migrant Education Program as a K-12 student
- National Farmworker Jobs Program participant
- Seasonal farmworker: primary employment in farmwork* on a seasonal or temporary basis
- Migrant farmworker: employment in farmwork* requiring extended work days away from home
- Migrant or seasonal farmwork* for wages or for personal subsistence
- *Farmwork may include activities related to fish farms, the production of crops, dairy products, poultry, livestock, or the cultivation or harvesting of trees.
For more information on this program, please contact:
KPC: 907-262-0380 or email kpc.camp@alaska.edu or if you think you qualify please APPLY HERE.
UAA: uaa_camp@alaska.edu
National: https://www.migrantstudents.org/camp-scholarships/
Additionally, we will have a CAMP representative at the Head of the Bay schools January 30th, and attending our Federal Programs Family Engagement Events.
Soldotna Scholarship Fair
Coming up this month!
Soldotna Chamber's Community Scholarship Fair
Saturday, January 18th, 10am - 1pm
Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
538 Arena Dr.
Soldotna, Alaska
ATTEND TO LEARN ABOUT OVER $150,000 IN LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS!
Representatives from colleges, trade schools, non-profits, businesses, & others are invited to share more about their scholarship programs!
PARENTS & STUDENTS VISIT BOOTHS TO SPEAK WITH LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS & FINANCIAL AID EXPERTS!
Contact: Sara Hondel, 907-262-9814, sara@soldotnachamber.com
Lit by the Fire
Find a good book to curl up with by a fire.
Light snacks & hot drinks will be provided
Please wear warm layers for the outdoors!
Keep an eye out for more details about the event at your school:
Paul Banks, McNeil Canyon, West Homer, Fireweed
Wilderness Explorers
Migrant Ed is collaborating with The Homer Bay Club to host three mini workshops for Migrant Ed students in grades 1-6 on the following dates:
We had an event scheduled December 13th that was canceled due to the snow day. Now it is rescheduled for February 14th (still meeting at the Bay Club 2-5 PM).
Session 1:
Feb 7
Session 2:
Feb 14
Session 3:
Apr 11
Each session goes from 2:00-5:00 PM at the Homer Bay Club. There are limited spots available. Participants must be able to commit to all three sessions.
Students will learn about water safety skills such as reach and throw techniques, emersion suits, and life rafts. They will learn outdoor survival skills such as the seven steps to survival, orienteering, fire building, beach building shelters, signaling and hypothermia.
Students will need to bring bathing suits and a towel for the pool and warm clothes for the outdoors as we will be outside for portions of the workshops.
Transportation is not provided, students need to be dropped off and picked up and will need a signed permission form for each session. Please register HERE!
If you are registering multiple participants, you will need to complete a registration for EACH child.
Please contact Joanna Fonkert with any questions:
907-235-4640
Driver's Ed
Migrant Ed is pleased to offer Driver's Ed in the Central Peninsula this semester. Space is limited!
To enroll, students must have a valid Alaska Learner's Permit or Alaska Driver's License.
Kenai, Nikiski, Sterling, Ninilchik, Kasilof, Soldotna, and Seward Area students - you are welcome to contact Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction directly to make arrangements for "Learn to Drive" course.
Course Dates:
Jan 11, Feb 8, March 1, April 12, May 10
Contact:
Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction, Sarah, 907.335.3333
School Bunch
The first semester flew by. Because of our number of schools, students, and geographic spread, some of our programs will be hosting small school bunches to reconnect with students, restock school supplies, and hear how their year has been going. We really look forward to these opportunities to built rapport, learn about our students, and hopefully become a sought after resource during their entire academic experience.
Academic Support
Because of our goal to ensure that all Migratory students reach challenging academic standards, tutoring and push in classroom support are currently two of our biggest offerings. We are currently available to help with after school tutoring at the Kenai and Soldotna High Schools and Middle Schools. Additionally, we are providing before and after school tutoring programs with push in support for math and reading during the school day in our higher population elementary schools. If you have any questions about these resources please reach out to your area Migrant Ed Specialist.