UPCOMING EVENTS:

March 6 End of 3rd Quarter (No School)
March 9-13 Spring Break (No School)
March 17 Japanese Immersion Night
March 31 ASD Lottery Closes
March 27 PTSA Meeting and Movie Night
March 27 Parent Info Meeting
April 7 ASD Lottery Notifications

A Message from our Principal

Dear Sand Lake Elementary Community,

It has been an exciting and event-filled time here at Sand Lake Elementary School! We have had many wonderful highlights that showcase the spirit, talent, and dedication of our students, staff, and families.

Congratulations to our incredible Battle of the Books teams for their outstanding success! Their commitment to reading, teamwork, and perseverance truly shined. We are so proud of the way they represented Sand Lake.

Our Elementary Basketball Team also had a fantastic season. From skill development to sportsmanship, our student-athletes demonstrated determination, teamwork, and school pride every step of the way.

Our 4th grade students recently enjoyed an exciting ice fishing adventure! This hands-on outdoor learning experience gave students the opportunity to explore Alaska’s natural environment, practice patience and teamwork, and create lasting memories together.

A special thank you goes out to our Japanese Interns, who hosted a vibrant and engaging Matsuri Night. It was a wonderful celebration of culture, community, and connection. We are so grateful for the opportunity to learn from and alongside them.

Our PTSA Glow Dance was absolutely amazing! The energy, smiles, and glowing dance floor made for an unforgettable evening. Thank you to our PTSA members, volunteers and families who helped make this event such a tremendous success.

We also had three incredibly successful community partnership events. The Tastee Freez Takeover brought our families together for a fun night out; our Dine-to-Donate at Texas Roadhouse and Kami Ramen was another huge success. We are so thankful for the continued support from our community partners and families.

Looking ahead, excitement is building as we prepare for our 5th grade Immersion trip to Japan. Students have been actively participating in Chitose Class, learning about culture, language, and traditions to prepare for this meaningful experience. It is inspiring to see their curiosity and enthusiasm grow each week.

In preparation for middle school, our 5th graders recently visited Mears Middle School to help support a smooth and confident transition to 6th grade. This important step helps build excitement for the next chapter in their educational journey.

Finally, we are thrilled to share that Sand Lake Elementary was recently spotlighted by KTUU News for the amazing things happening in our school community. It is an honor to see our students, staff and school recognized for the outstanding work taking place every day.

We are looking forward to March and all the exciting opportunities and experiences it will bring for our students and families.

Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and commitment to making Sand Lake Elementary such a special place. Together, we are building an extraordinary school community filled with opportunity, connection, and success.

With Much Gratitude,
Mr. Barr, M. Ed.
Go Lions!

To stay up to date with the amazing things happening at Sand Lake Elementary, be sure to follow us on Facebook. We regularly share highlights, celebrations, and important updates from our school community.

Sand Lake Elementary Facebook!

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact us:

(907) 243-2161

Sandlakeattendance@asdk12.org

Learn about how the Japanese Immersion Program works.

Order you Sand Lake Yearbook!

Submit you Yearbook order by March 27, 2026

1. Go to www.treering/com/validate

2. Enter Sand Lake Passcode: 1017557103424921

Sand Lake Families,

Thank you so much for joining us on Matsuri Night! We hope you had a wonderful time.

We would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete our short survey

Matsuri NIght Survey

If you'd like to share pictures of the event, please upload here

Important notes regarding photo use:

Photos uploaded through this link may be posted on the interns’ Instagram account.

We will not post photos of individuals who selected “do not show face” on the Google Form.

When posting on social media, please be mindful not to share photos that include children other than your own.

Thank you again for participating in the event!

Best regards,
All JJI Interns

Alaska Science & Engineering Fair 2026

Calling all young scientists, engineers, and curious

minds across Alaska!

The 71st Alaska Science & Engineering Fair (ASEF) is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to announce our exciting theme for 2026: “Science to Scale”!

Whether you’re exploring the tiniest microbes or the vast mysteries of the cosmos, this is your chance to showcase how science operates at every level — from the microscopic to the planetary!

ASD 2025-2026 Online Volunteer Application and Waiver

All volunteers (includes chaperones, drivers, and partner organizations) must complete a volunteer application and sign a liability waiver each school year. This requirement ensures that the District has the most up-to-date information on those volunteering.

Applications for the new school year can be submitted as early as July 1, before every school year.

The approval or denial will be provided starting the first day of school. After this point, decisions will be made within seven business days.

Questions and Concerns

Email: volunteer@asdk12.org

Office: 907-742-3995

Look Who's in the Spotlight!

AFWC is open to all students ages 5–18 (NO tryouts required)

Their mission is to help develop happy, healthy, confident, and strong-minded

student-athletes in a positive, structured environment.

AFWC has options available to help ensure cost is not a limiting factor for motivated athletes.

Coach Tony

coachtonylema@gmail.com

(907)903-5004

Anchorage Freestyle Wrestling Club — Spring 2026

Season Dates: February 2 – May 2, 2026

Practice Location: Dimond High School – Old Gym (Wrestling Room, 2nd Floor)

Practice Schedule
K–5th Grade: Tuesday–Thursday | 5:30–6:30 PM
6th–12th Grade: Monday–Thursday | 6:45–8:15 PM

Competitions: Optional (but highly encouraged) tournaments are held on Fridays and Saturdays throughout Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley, and the Kenai Peninsula.

AFWC Registration

USA Wrestling Membership

Required – also provides athlete insurance

As of March 2, 2026 I will not be lending out

winter gear for the remainder of the school year.

As long as we have snow, and cold temperatures, please make sure your child(ren) is/are wearing proper outdoor gear for the weather.

If your child borrowed gear from the nurse’s office,

please make sure it gets returned as soon as possible.

Have you considered what you and your children are eating and the nutritional value of that food?

Please consider refreshing what you may already know and

share facts with your family about nutrition.

Following facts is more important than following what is popular.

Quality over quantity.

MyPlate.gov | What Is MyPlate?

What is MyPlate? USDA MyPlate is the five food groups! The benefits of healthy eating add up over time, bite by bite. Small changes matter. Start Simple with MyPlate. A healthy eating routine is important at every stage of life and can have positive effects that add up over time. It’s important to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy and fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options that are full of nutrients. Make every bite count.

myplate.gov