Little Paws Press
LPP Volume 24 🐾 February 9, 2025
CUB CALENDAR
2/11/26 = Dismissal @1:45pm All Grades
2/12 & 13 = KIBSD Inservice Trainings - No School for Students
2/18/26 = Dismissal @1:45pm All Grades
2/20/26 = Popcorn Friday hosted by Ms. Val's 3rd Grade 🍿
2/21/26 = East Cub Family Fun Day! @3-5pm - See flyer for details
2/25/26 = Dismissal @1:45pm All Grades
2/27/26 = Night at the Museum @5:30pm - Main Elementary - Open to all - See flyer
3/2/26 = Dismissal @1:45pm All Grades
3/5/26 = Kinder, 1st & 2nd Grade District Battle of the Books - Details TBA
3/6/26 = Popcorn Friday hosted by Ms. Val's 3rd Grade 🍿
3/9 thru 3/13= 2nd Grade Swim Safety Unit
3/11/26 = Dismissal @1:45pm All Grades
3/16 thru 3/20 = Spring Break 🌸
KIBSD Inservice - Thursday & Friday
District Spelling Bee 2026!
A big shout out to Andrei and Aezekiel!
They did an amazing job representing East in the district spelling bee last week.
Great Job, cubs!
❤️ We are so proud of your hard work and bravery.❤️
3rd & 4th Grade Battle of the Books!
Congratulations to first place - Team Compass Rose!
(Emerson, Scottie, Evie and Fisher)
Great job to all of Kodiak's 3rd and 4th grade readers.
We are so impressed with all your hard work.
❤️ Thank you to Mrs. Patrick for your all your time and support for our East teams. ❤️
-Kleenex Crowd Source-
-Caring Cubs Awards-
We love celebrating our Caring Cubs Friday prize winners!
Family Fun Day = February 21st!
2/27 @Main = Night at the Museum
All profits support the 2026 5th Grade Woody Island Trip!
Creative Cubs Gallery
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Mrs. Hockema's class learned about following directions
and using careful measurements by creating sweet cut paper houses.
Take some fun home tours below!
Counselor's Corner
Valentine’s Week is a great time to celebrate our Caring Cubs! 🐻💕
Being kind doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive.
Smiles, kind words, helping hands, and including others all count.
Families can help kids practice being caring cubs by using kind words,
helping others, and cheering up friends.
Small acts of kindness and positive thinking can make a big difference! ❤️
Wishing you well,
Ms. Jennifer, East Elementary School Counselor
phone: (907) 486-7423
email: jennifer.pedersen@kibsd.org
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Ms. Kelcie, Providence School Counselor
email: kelcie.kleaver@kibsd.org
What's Going on with the GT Cubs Crew?
Mr. Malloy meets with students each week to learn about a variety of topics and ideas.
The weather finally cooperated and we had a successful launch!
Check in on their projects at the link below...
KIBSD Native Education Program Info...
Cub Community PTA News
Lunch Schedule and Menus
Kindergarten = 11:10am
First Grade = 11:35am
Second Grade = 12:00pm
Third Grade = 12:30pm
Families are always welcome to join their students for lunch time!
Be sure to sign in with the office before heading to the cafeteria.
Please bring your own lunch or call in the morning to order an adult meal.
Student Breakfasts = $3.50 Student Lunches = $4.75
Adult Lunches = $9.00
Nurse Notes
Be sure to send boots, coats and rainy/cold weather items every day.
East Cubs go outside for recess no matter the weather, so help them be prepared.
(We will stay indoors if it is extremely cold/icy/windy.)
25-26 Communication Pathways
School Newsletter
Look for your weekly newsletter, Little Paws Press, in your inboxes every Monday afternoon.
There will be lots of useful info stored at the end of each for your reference all year.
General School Information
Emails from PowerschoolMessenger and Smore will be the main
form of communication that you will receive for all general
school information and updates outside of your student's classroom.
Urgent or Emergency Communications
All school emergency notices or alerts will be sent through
PowerSchoolMessenger emails or PowerSchoolMessenger automated calls.
Please take a moment to confirm that your phone numbers and emails
are up to date and correct in your parent portal or check with us in the office.
Individual Classroom/Teacher Communications
KIBSD Staff will only be communicating through district issued devices and applications.
Faculty and staff will no longer be texting or calling with their personal phone numbers.
If you need to reach your child's teacher during the school day please
email, connect via SeeSaw or call the office to leave a message.
Need to speak with your principal?
Call the office to see if Ms. Audra is available or to leave a message.
Ms. Audra always tries to make time to speak with families
but scheduling an appointment time is recommended.
For appointments - please call 907-486-7492.
The East School Office is open 7:30am til 3:30pm - @907-486-7492
We are always happy to help.
East on FaceBook
Please Like and Follow below for news, events, updates and fun.
The I L❤️VE East Elementary page is still alive and well. Just note that it is no longer the official page for East and it won't have the most current information. Find that beloved page below...