John D. Shaw Elementary School
“A Community of Learners”
Thursday,
10, 2013
Word of the Week
The word of the week this week has been justice, treating all
people fairly, even those we do not know. The word of the
week next week will be trust. A skill associated with trust
and trustworthiness is having confidence that the right thing
will happen without trying to control it or make it happen.
January Activities Permission Slips
There are several before and after school activities that are
starting this month. Students must have a signed permission
slip to be able to participate. Forms are available at the
front office. Be sure to look for 4th quarter activity
information prior to spring break; we will be offering Signing
Sundogs, Track, and Jump Rope.
Volleyball: January 14th through March 1st
Monday & Thursday from 8:15am – 9:00am
Grades 3 - 5
Chess Club: January 24th-April’s District Tournament (4/20)
Thursday from 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Grades 4 & 5
News From District Office:
Parents,
As a requirement of the No Child Left Behind Act of
2001, states and school districts must issue annual
report cards to parents. The purpose of the report card
is to provide parents with information about the district
and their child’s school in terms of teacher
qualifications,
academic
achievement,
and
school/district accountability.
To access the report cards, follow these steps:
1. Visit our district web site at www.matsuk12.us
2. On the left side, scroll down below site shortcuts and
announcements to “Federal Programs” and click on
the “No Child Left Behind (NCLB) & Title I” link.
3. From there, you can view the District Report Card to
the Public or look up your school name under Fiscal
Year FY12.
If you would like a written copy of your school’s report
card, please contact Kirstin Hills at 746-9228.
BP Teacher of Excellence Nominations
Due Feb. 15th
BP’s Teacher of Excellence program invites
parents to nominate their child’s teacher for this
award. A nominee should be a teacher who effectively
imparts ideas and information and who animates students’
curiosity and love of learning. I have found that the
nomination alone sends a powerful message of recognition for
our teacher’s efforts with your children. Forms are available
in our office or at http://www.bpteachers.com/. Forms are
due February 15. I am proud of so many of our teachers who
deserve recognition. Please consider nominating your child’s
teacher!
New Traffic Pattern
Thank you so much to all of our families for yielding to all
buses entering and leaving Shaw.
We appreciate your
support as we adjust to the new traffic patterns and the
winter conditions.
Lost and Found
Our lost and found coat rack is filled with coats, snow pants,
and many gloves. It is in the front office foyer as you enter
the building. We hope our new format is easier to find lost
or missing items.
Mark your Calendars: Upcoming Dates
Thursday, December 20th: Last day of 1st semester
Monday, January 7th: First day of 2nd semester
Thurs., January 10th: 2nd quarter report cards sent home
Monday, January 14th: Volleyball starts
Mon., January 21st: Martin Luther King Holiday – No School
Tues., January 22nd: Staff PD – No School
Thursday, January 24th: Chess Club Starts
Tuesday, February 5th: National Assessment of Educational
Progress Assessment for 4th Grade Students ONLY
Mon., February 18th: Student Led-Conferences from
9:00am – 7:00pm - No School
Tues., February 19th: Student Led-Conferences from
8:00am – 12noon –No School
Thursday, March 7h: Last Day of Quarter 3
Fri., March 8th – Fri., March 15th: Spring Break – No
School
Tuesday, April 2nd – Thursday, April 4th: SBA Testing
Friday, May 10th: Staff Professional Development – No
School
Tuesday, May 21st: Last Day of School – Summer Vacation
John D. Shaw Elementary School Monica Goyette, Principal Shelley Eisenhower, Administrative Secretary
Mailing and Physical Address: 3750 East Paradise Lane, Wasilla, Alaska 99654
(907) 352.0500 Phone (907) 352.0580 Fax On the web at www.jse.matsuk12.us