Sand Lake Lions Roar

• Dec 4 PTS Spirit Day: Holiday Socks
• Dec 5 Basketball Game: Sand Lake vs. Kincaid (3pm) @ Kincaid
• Dec 11 PTS Spirit Day: Ugly/Cozy Sweater
• Dec 14 PTSA: Rollin' Into the Holidays
• Dec 18 PTS Spirit Day: Holiday Colors
• Dec 19 End of 2nd Quarter - NO School
• Dec 19 - Jan 5 WINTER BREAK

Dear Sand Lake Community,

As we move deeper into the season of gratitude, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for the incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive parents and volunteers who make Sand Lake such a special place.

At Sand Lake Elementary, our mission is Leading with Respect, Learning for a Lifetime. Each day, we strive to model respect, foster curiosity, and build the foundation for lifelong learning. This mission shines through in the actions, accomplishments, and character of our students and staff.

We were thrilled to see such wonderful participation at our recent PTSA Movie Night and the TNK Silent Auction. Your enthusiasm and involvement truly strengthen our school community, and we appreciate the time, energy, and generosity that so many of you contributed to making these events a success.

Over the past few weeks, our students have been actively engaged in exciting learning opportunities. Junior Achievement Day offered meaningful hands-on experiences that helped students connect real-world skills with classroom learning. Additionally, recent field trips have enriched student understanding, sparked curiosity, and provided memories that will last well beyond the school year.

As winter weather settles in, we want to remind families to take extra precautions when traveling to and from school. Please ensure students come prepared with proper winter gear and stay aware of changing road and walkway conditions. Safety remains our top priority.

We look forward to the upcoming weeks as we wrap up a successful second quarter and first semester. Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and trust.

Have a wonderful, winter wonderland break!

To stay updated on school events, celebrations, and important announcements, be sure to follow us on Sand Lake Elementary Facebook!

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

(907) 243-2161

Sandlakeattendance@asdk12.org

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

As part of The Alaska Reads Act, the State of Alaska requires that districts administer an early literacy screening tool three times a year to students in grades K-3 to identify potential reading difficulties in order to improve reading outcomes for students. Families can read more about this comprehensive K-3 reading policy at The Alaska Reads Act website:

https://education.alaska.gov/akreads

mClass with DIBELS 8th Edition Assessments is the State of Alaska Department of Education’s and ASD’s Early Literacy benchmark screening and progress monitoring tool for students in grades K-3 in reading. mClass utilizes curriculum-based measures and is used by schools as part of the ASD Comprehensive Assessment System to support informed instructional decisions.

The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development explains the decision to adopt mClass as the statewide literacy screener here: https://education.alaska.gov/Alaska-Reading-Resources/Statewide-Early-Literacy-Screener

mClass screening assessments will only be administered in-person during the benchmark window listed below:

• Main Window - December 1 - 12, 2025

• Makeup Window - December 15 - 18, 2025

Results for K-3 students that were assessed during a benchmark window, will be available in Parent Connect by January 9, 2026: https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/

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

The cold and flu season is upon us.

Please be aware of the guidelines for how sick is too sick for school.

Also, Hand-Washing remains the most effective way to stop the spread of illness.

Please make sure your child has weather appropriate clothing. It is also helpful if you put their initials or name inside to help identify their belongings. If you need winter gear for your child, please contact me, I can help.

Feel free to contact me with any health related questions:

Nurse Laura BSN, RN, NCSN

907-742-9261

sandlakenurse@asdk12.org

aimonetti_laura@asdk12.org

Stay healthy Sand Lake!

Our school is now part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2025-26 school year!

This means every student in our school can enjoy a healthy breakfast and lunch at no cost, every day.

What CEP Means for Your Family:

• No meal application needed. Every child automatically qualifies—just show up and eat!
• Saves time and money. Skip packing lunches or paying fees; we’ve got your student covered.
• Supports learning. Nutritious meals fuel focus, energy, and academic success.

Help Us Make the Most of CEP:

• Encourage your child to eat with us daily. Greater participation keeps the program strong.
• Stay in the loop. Check out menu details, job opportunities, and much more at www.asdk12.org/nutrition
• Families are encouraged to apply for programs such as: SNAP, TANF, and Migrant

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

snadmin@asdk12.org

(907)348-5145