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Soldotna Elementary Newsletter

April 2026

Soldotna ElementaryNewsletterApril 2026
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TESTING IN APRIL

Alaska Science Assessment

5th Grade Students only

April 7th - 9th


AK STAR Assessment

(ELA & Math)

3rd-6th Grade Students

April 14th -17th


Please help our students be successful!



  • Be sure to eat a healthy breakfast
  • Arrive to school on time and well rested
  • Reschedule conflicting appointments
  • Be aware that electronics / phones will be collected during testing
  • Notify teachers of unavoidable absences A.S.A.P.

2025-2026 DISTRICT WIDE MAKE-UP CALENDAR 2025-2026 DISTRICT WIDE MAKE-UP CALENDAR

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EARLY RELEASE

Friday, April 10th


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

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NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Friday, April 3rd

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New! Family Resource Center Now Open

We are excited to share that our Family Resource Center is now available for all families at Soldotna Elementary! The center is located in the lobby on the back wall.

This space offers a variety of books, games, and educational resources that families can borrow free of charge.

To check out materials, simply fill out the check-out sheet or scan the QR code located in the center. When finished, return the items and feel free to share feedback.

We hope your family enjoys exploring these helpful learning resources! We are excited to share that our Family Resource Center is now available for all families at Soldotna Elementary!

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SOLDOTNA ELEMENTARY PTO MEETING

PTO meeting is Monday, April 6th @ 3:50pm

in the Soldotna Elementary library

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

APRIL 1st - 6th


Registration can be completed on the KPBSD website. Kinders need to be 5 years old by September 1, 2026. Parents need to bring in a birth certificate and immunization records to the school office. The office will make copies as needed. We look forward to welcoming our new class of kinders!
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STUDENT PRE-REGISTRATION

Pre-registration for the 2026-2027 school year will be available beginning in April. Parents can access the form through the parent portal on PowerSchool. Please take the time to register your child for school next year.
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SPRING SOUPER LUNCH

FRIDAY, APRIL 24th

Come and enjoy lunch with your child during their regular lunch time. Soup will be available for purchase for $10. This will include three cups of soup, a roll and a drink. If you are interested in contributing a crockpot of soup for this fundraiser please contact Leslie Blanning at lblanning@gci.net.

All proceeds go directly to Soldotna Elementary to support our students!


CLASSROOM LUNCH TIMES


Cannava & Rudstrom.............12:20-12:55p

Cook & Duncan....................12:25-1:00pm

Troy & Baktuit......................12:30-1:05pm

Davis...................................12:40-1:15pm

Shaw....................................12:45-1:20pm

Somers................................12:50-1:25pm

Stevenson & Cox.................12:55-1:30pm

Terry......................................1:00-1:35pm

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NURSE'S NOTES

If your child regularly suffers from nosebleeds, please moisturize their nostrils before coming to school.

If you must give them acetaminophen or ibuprofen because they have a fever in the morning, please keep them home. They need to be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before they can return to school.

If they have a cough and you would like them to have cough drops, please provide them. Put their name on the bag, and they need over-the-counter medication paperwork for me to be able to dispense. They are not allowed to carry them.

If your child has had a new injury while at home and now has restrictions on activities, we need a note from the physician when they return to school. I am specifically speaking about casts, crutches, splints, slings, and any other equipment they are using to help decrease their pain and keep an arm or leg from moving.

If your child is sent home because of vomiting, they need to be vomit free for 24 hours before they can return. Please keep them home the next day.

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Upcoming Dress-Up Days!

Get ready to show your school spirit with our monthly dress-up days!

April 24th - Sports Day

May 15th - Camo Day

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ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE BY MAY 8TH

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Bell Schedule

Doors will remain locked until 8:35am


8:35am- Breakfast/Recess

8:55 am- To Class Bell

9:05am- Tardy Bell

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

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

3:40pm- Bus Dismissal

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STUDENT MESSAGES

Student messages and bus passes are sent to classes at 3:15pm. Please send in a note or call in before 3:00pm 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.

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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 note: this process needs to be completed each new school year and can take up to 10 days to process.)

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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!

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LOST AND FOUND

Missing something? It may be in our Lost & Found! Students are encouraged to stop by and check for lost items.

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Attention Parents...

Support Our School Through Fred Meyer Community Rewards!

If you are a Fred Meyer customer, you can help raise funds for our school at no cost to you. Simply link your Rewards Card to our school through the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program.

Each time you shop using your linked card, our school will receive a quarterly donation.

Visit Fred Meyer Community Rewards Fred Meyer Community Rewards - Fred Meyer to get started. The more participants we have, the more support our students receive!

Thank you for your continued support!

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Parking Lot Safety Reminder

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

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