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Dear East Cubs Families,

We’re excited to host our very first conferences as a K–3 school on Monday, November 24 and

Tuesday, November 25 — and to introduce a new format this year: Student-Led Conferences!

Student-led conferences give our Cubs the opportunity to take pride in their learning and show families what they’ve been working on in class. Instead of a traditional sit-down meeting, families can come at any time during the conference window and stay as long as they’d like. Your child will guide you through their work, share learning goals, and reflect on their growth so far this year. Teachers will be available throughout the evening to answer questions and provide support.

Here’s what you can expect:
🐾 A warm welcome into your child’s classroom
🐾 Time for your child to share their learning, goals, and progress
🐾 Opportunities to celebrate growth together
🐾 A chance to ask your child’s teacher any questions

Conference Schedule:
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM — Student-Led Conferences
🍽️ 4:00–4:45 PM — Teacher Dinner Break (school doors locked)
🕟 4:45–7:25 PM — Student-Led Conferences

This model encourages students to take ownership of their learning and strengthens the partnership between home and school. We know it may be a new experience for some families, and we’re confident you’ll love seeing your child shine as they lead the way!

If you have specific concerns or would like to schedule a private conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher. You’re always welcome to request a meeting—anytime throughout the year.

With excitement and gratitude,

Ms. Audra Morrow
Principal, East Elementary

🐾 “Where Little Paws Leave Big Prints” 🐾

11/05 = Early Release Day - Dismissal @1:45 for all grades

11/05 = Pizza w/Parents @5:30pm - East Commons - see flyer below to RSVP 🍕

11/06 & 11/07 - 2nd and 3rd Grade Health Screenings

11/07 = Popcorn Friday! Hosted by Ms. Traci's Class 🍿

11/10 = Cub Community PTA Meeting in the Library @5:15pm

11/12 = Early Release Day - Dismissal @1:45 for all grades

11/14 = Popcorn Friday! Hosted be Ms. Hockema's Class 🍿

11/19 = Early Release Day - Dismissal @1:45 for all grades

11/21 = Popcorn Friday! Hosted be Ms. Love's Class 🍿

11/24 & 11/25 = Family Conferences - Early Release for all grades @1:45

11/26 thru 11/28 = Fall/Thanksgiving Break - No School for Students 🍁

12/01 = Back to School After Fall Break

12/01 = East 3rd Grade & Main 4th Grade Cub Winter Concert! @6pm - see flyer below

12/03 = East Kinder and 1st Grade Cub Winter Concert! - details coming soon

12/19 - East Cub Top 10 Countdown! Details TBA

12/22 thru 1/05 = Winter Break - No School

Federal Impact Aide Forms will be coming home with your student shortly.

Please complete, sign and return these forms to school before November 10th.

Have questions or need help with your form?

Call us at 907-486-7492 or swing by the office.

Thank you for helping us get these required forms submitted.

What are these forms anyway?

Impact Aid was designed to assist school districts that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt Federal property or if the district has experienced

increased expenditures due to the enrollment of federally connected children.

The survey is the way the district files its claim each year.

We receive these federal grant funds to operate

and maintain our schools and enrich our school programs.

The first class to have all forms completed and returned to school gets a popsicle party!

We know money is tight right now and the holidays bring even more need,

but if you are looking for a meaningful way to give this season,

we are holding a school lunch balance drive through the end of the year.

Your dollars and cents will not go to waste.

%100 will go to supporting families by lightening the load of school lunch debt.

We of course accept donations throughout the whole school year,

and we can take cash or check in the office at any time. ❤️

Thank you for supporting our East school community in all ways, big and small.

Thanks for joining in on the parade fun last week. :)

We will be voting this week!

The names on the ballot are =

Roary

Kodi

Cubby

Easton

Berry

The name with the most votes will be announce on Friday morning.

Thank you for all the amazing submissions. :)

You are invited to have a slice and meet Ms. Kelcie, our mental health technician.

She is ready to answer your questions and see what we need as a school community.

Use the QR code below to RSVP and we hope to see you there.

We will have several concerts this year!

East and Main will be partnering for a 3rd and 4th grade performance on 12/1.

East Kinder & 1st grade classes will be performing on 12/3 (details coming soon).

East 2nd grade classes will perform in a special Spring performance on April 7th.

We love celebrating our Caring Cubs Friday prize winners!

🐾

Lots of leaves from our first graders floating around the building!

Wishing you well,

Ms. Jennifer, East Elementary School Counselor

phone: (907) 486-7423

email: jennifer.pedersen@kibsd.org

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 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

Be sure to send boots, coats and 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.)

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.

The East Elementary Cubs have a brand new FaceBook Page!

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...