District School News
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary
Parents interested in serving on site council as a parent representative for a two-year term, submit your name to a PTA board member by May 12. There are two positions open.
The sixth-grade continuation ceremony will be at 7 p.m. May 16.
All the sixth-graders and Mrs. Murphy's fifth-graders enjoyed a pizza party last Friday, compliments of DARE Officer Kant, for graduating from the DARE Program and showing excellent behavior at the ceremony held April 16.
The classroom essay winners were Ashley Owen, Spencer Hahn and Samantha Jones.
The fifth-grade field trip to Anchorage will be Friday.
Congratulations are in order to Tanner Abendroth, Bryson Winslow, Mercedies Piersee and Rachelle Forbes. They accepted the challenge to turn off their televisions for a whole week. They claim it wasn't bad, either.
All three third-grade classes went to Homer April 30 to explore tide pools with the help of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Students had an excellent time and saw some incredible sights. They found clam worms, sponges, sea pork, mussels, an octopus and more. Thanks to Homer McDonald's, too.
May 14 is another big day for Mr. Daniels' class. Students will travel to Discovery Campground in Captain Cook State Recreation Area to plant trees and learn about being custodians of the community. They plan to have some fun on the beach before heading home.
The class made molasses candy and tried pork rinds just like Laura Ingalls Wilder used to do. Students learned how she used to live and how different it is than the way people live today. The class also is going to create an earthquake next week. Don't worry -- it's just a miniature one. Students will learn about the changing earth and different forms of measurement.
Volunteers are needed for the book fair for the week of May 13. Set-up will be on Sunday. The fair will run through Thursday. This is a buy-one-get-one-free book fair. The sign-up sheet will be posted Monday afternoon in the commons area, and we need plenty of volunteers.
More school news can be found at www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/kbeach.
Mountain View Elementary
Congratulations to Mountain View's April students of the month: third-graders Brittany Cupp, Stuart Emmerich, Aubrey Rizzo, Kyle Hayes, Tyler Spalding, D.J. Sheffield, Shannon McConnell, Robin Pharris, Larry Dean Tunseth and Lindsey Kaufman; fourth-graders A.J. Eastlick, Andrea Bates, Justin Herrmann, Alysha Shaginoff, Nick Rouswell, Amber Wright, Oliver Kiech, Amy Brown, Adam Taylor, Chase Oskolkoff, Becca Grassano, Amber Kent and Jessica Carreon; fifth-graders Mitchell Soares, Mandy Anderson, Kammi Carlson, Hannah Sparhawk, Cody Clark, Cindy Kohler, Catherine Hoisington, Breauna Blanning, Eliza Chadwick and Kirsten Lawrence; and band students Samantha Bidwell, Cara Conte, Ben Matson, Michael Roche and Christopher Quiriarte. The pizza luncheon will be at 11:35 a.m. May 14.
Mrs. Wannamaker's and Mrs. Cramer's third-grade classes are going to the Seward Sea Life Center on Friday.
Mr. Vedders' class celebrated kindness again this week. Students have been keeping a journal of kind deeds and actions in their classroom. For every five acts of extraordinary kindness, the students earn one mark on their kindness chart. They had a popcorn party on Friday to celebrate.
Today the second-graders from Sears Elementary are coming for visitation. Parents are invited for a PTA sponsored luncheon at noon.
Nikiski Elementary
Mrs. Kendall's sixth-grade class will spend May 14 to 16 at Peterson Bay for its end of the year field trip.
The last day to purchase hot lunch is May 16. Parents be sure to pack a sack lunch for students from May 17 to 22.
The PTA will again sponsor its End of the Year Picnic with hotdogs, chips, fruit, beverages and treats. The cost is $1.
The PTA is looking for volunteers to help set-up, serve and clean-up. If available to help for a few hours, call Ann at 776-4132. If your students will not be participating in the picnic lunch, be sure they bring in a sack lunch.
Be sure to read the last school newsletter that went home on Monday. There is some very important information in this newsletter about teacher request forms. The form this year is not the standard form that is usually available, so if you have not seen your newsletter, check with your student.
The Hershey Track Meet will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17. Organizers are in desperate need of volunteers this year. If you can assist, call Rachel at 776-8800.
The parents and students wish to express their appreciation to the Nikiski Elementary teachers and staff in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you for all you do for the students.
The last site based council meeting will be at 3:45 p.m. May 13 in the school library.
North Star Elementary
Teacher request forms for the 2002-03 school year will be available at the office until the end of the day Friday. Listed below are class size and teacher assignments for the upcoming year.
Ruby Bingham, kindergarten, morning and afternoon classes 10 students each; Charmaine Lundy, first grade, 22 students; Robin Thye, kindergarten, morning only, 10 students, and first grade, 12 students; Laurie Moon, second grade, 26 students; Brian Zinck, third grade, 26 students; Henry Anderson, second and third grade, 12 and 13 students respectively; Sandy Miller, fourth grade, 27 students; Linda Zimmerman, fifth grade, 27 students; Debbie Womack, fourth and fifth grade, 15 and nine students respectively; Sherry Matson, sixth grade, 26 students; and Teresa Zinck, sixth grade, 27 students.
Redoubt Elementary
The school mascot election results are in. Redoubt's mascot will remain the roadrunner.
This is Teacher Appreciation Week. Let teachers know how much you appreciate the many, many things they do for the children and community.
Redoubt's Bicycle Rodeo will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring your bicycles, scooters and skateboards to the Redoubt Elementary parking lot for free bike tune-ups, safety videos, an obstacle course, bike helmets for sale, food, door prizes and fun.
Volunteers are needed to help with field day on May 21. There are two sessions: 9 to 11:15 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. You can help with either session or the whole day. Call Mr. Withrow or the school office at 262-9006. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
All library books are due today. Return any library books to the book drop in the library or in the book box outside of the library.
The last day for school lunch will be May 16. Students will need to bring a sack lunch from home May 17, 20 and 21. The annual school picnic for students will be May 22.
Site Council meets on Tuesday in the conference room.
Thanks to all who have returned spring school photos and/or money. Miss Cox's, Mrs. St. Onge's and Mrs. Harding's classes will receive ice cream bars from Lifetouch Thursday. These classes turned in 100 percent of their spring photo materials.
Don't forget to buy your Redoubt yearbook for $20 and your school cookbook for $10.
Congratulations to Darren McGrady, Big G Boxtops drawing winner, and Troy Streiff, Campbell's Soup label drawing winner. Congratulations to Carissa Young, who excelled at the spring ice skating festival in Vancouver, Wash.
Thank you to Myra Kimple from Wells Fargo for teaching Mrs. Hagen's class about the junior achievement program.
Thank you to Sam Evanoff for teaching a first aid/CPR class to Mrs. Hagen's, Mr. Chavka's and Mrs. Friedersdorff's classes.
Mr. Gossard's class thanks Spenard Builders Supply, Agrium, Redoubt PTA, Fred Meyer and Phillips Alaska for their contributions to the class field trip to Peterson Bay.
Sears Elementary
All second-grade parents are invited to a luncheon at the Mountain View Elementary library today. The second-graders will be visiting Mountain View this afternoon, taking a tour of the school and meeting the third-grade teachers in preparation for their attendance there next year.
Teacher request forms for next year are due to the office by May 15. If you need to discuss placement for your child next year, call the office.
Many classes are preparing for field trips to the zoo and Halibut Cove. Students have been working hard studying zoo and marine animals in preparation for these field trips.
Mrs. Bryson's kindergartners have been talking about signs of springs and have planted some seeds. They will plant beans and watch them sprout.
Soldotna Elementary
The Bike Rodeo, sponsored by both the Soldotna and Redoubt PTAs, will be Thursday at Redoubt.
On Tuesday, the Imaginarium will show two presentations to students in the gym and selected classes will attend the Salmon Celebration at Johnson Lake sponsored by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Schedule your student for summer school at Soldotna Elementary and take advantage of an excellent opportunity to increase student reading skills.
The Soldotna Middle jazz band and choir will perform at Soldotna Elementary on May 20 and the Soldotna High School Jazz Band will be at Soldotna Elementary on Tuesday.
Contact the PTA to help with the Bike Rodeo and the last day picnic. Plan to come and enjoy lunch with staff and students celebrating another successful learning year.
Sterling Elementary
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week at Sterling Elementary. This is the time of the year to say thank you to all of the people who make a difference in the lives of children by providing them with education. Thank you Sterling staff members for giving your best to kids in the school and for going above and beyond the norms of the school day to make a difference in kids lives. At Sterling Elementary it truly does "take an entire village to raise a child."
Today Mr. McCard's sixth-graders will return from their field trip to Otter Cove and Ms. Hoffman's class will leave for its trip to Otter Cove. The classes have done fund-raisers and collected money all year to make these trips happen. Thanks to everyone who bought a candy bar, had their car washed or contributed in any way to make this trip a reality.
Tuesday, Ms. Wimmer took her class to the Johnson Lake Campground to participate in the Salmon Celebration sponsored by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Students learned about the life cycle of salmon.
On Thursday, Ms Wimmer and Mr. Wheat will take their classes on a field trip to the Kenai Visitor's and Cultural Center to see the new art exhibit and meet Alaska Start Art Standards using "real" art. They also will go to the Nikiski Pool and Captain Cook State Recreation Area.
Miss Tinker and Mrs. Martin will have a Bake Sale on Friday, so remember to bring your quarters.
Reminder to all Sterling staff members and parents: The final meeting for PTA will be at 4 p.m. May 16. New officers will be elected at this meeting. If anyone is interested in any of the positions, call Lynn Lund or Mrs. Eastham at the school so ballots can be available. This meeting also will be the celebration for the 2001-02 school year and the kick-off for the 2002-03 school year.
Tustumena Elementary
The Volunteer Appreciation Assembly on April 26 was a wonderful gesture by the staff and school. A great time was had by all. Adult volunteers are appreciated more than words can express.
Parents are urged to add their names to the list of volunteers for the Halloween Carnival planning committee. More parents are needed to make this the best carnival for miles around.
Kindergarten visitation is Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for preregistered prekindergartners.
A group called "The Covenant Players" will present three one-hour programs Friday. Students will view these programs in age appropriate groups beginning at 9 a.m. Parents are invited to attend.
The annual Bike Rodeo will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. Parents are asked to transport bikes to school that morning and pick them up later that day if possible.
Tuesday also is the final PTO meeting of the year. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Planning for next year has already begun, so make it a point to attend that afternoon.
It's not too late to order the 2001-02 Memory Book for $10.50. Only 100 copies are available. Make checks payable to Tustumena PTO.
May 16 will be the last day for hot lunches. Students will need to bring a lunch from home May 17 to 21. The final day of school on May 22 is a fun day for everyone. The PTO will serve hot dogs, chips and soft drinks to all that are present. Parent volunteers are always needed to assist in managing the activities planned that day. Come join the fun.
Staff changes are coming to Tustumena Elementary next fall. Ms. Ann Fraser is retiring after many years of service in the community. Mr. Russ Lewis will take a leave of absence during the upcoming year. Ms. Karla Barkman, the librarian for several years, is transferring to Nikiski Middle-Senior High School. Ms. JoEllen Fowler will not return due to personal reasons.
Forms for requesting teachers for next year will be issued later this month. Check with the school office if you wish to complete this paperwork.
Kenai Middle School
Mr. Fischer, Ms. Wells, Mr. Green and Mrs. Schweigert will take their classes to Camp Carlquist May 8 to 11.
Mr. Blacklock and Ms. Koppert will take their classes to Camp Carlquist May 15 to 17.
The Borough Track and Field Meet will be at Skyview Friday and Saturday.
The choir concert will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Kenai Central High School.
Student Council will sponsor a Spirit Week May 13 to 17. Monday will be Red, White and Blue Day; Tuesday will be Hawaiian Day; Wednesday will be Mega Spirit Day; Thursday will be Hat Day; and Friday will be Mega Dress-up Day.
The yearbooks are still on sale. There are order forms at the office. They cost $25.
Eighth-Grade Farewell is scheduled for May 17 at 8 a.m. in the gym. If you are looking for a farewell gift for your eighth-grader we have KCHS blankets, stadium seats and hats for sale in the office. Any eighth-grade parent interested in serving on KCHS PTSA, call Beth Mishler at 283-6494.
The school newsletter and calendar are now posted on-line at www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/kms.
Eighth-grade teacher Robin McSheehy has selected the following students of the year in her classes: Bonnie Gerow, CJ Kent, Jenny Recha, Chelaine Rust, Jesse Apostolos and DJ Charlie. These students have done an outstanding job in academics as well as attendance.
DJ Charlie and Brandy Martinez recently competed in the state Native Youth Olympics in Anchorage. DJ made it through the first round of the stick-pull event, and Brandy beat her personal record in the write carry.
KMS takes hours to make it the excellent school it is. Kenai teachers logged 229.5 this past week grading papers, planning lessons, organizing classrooms, working with students during lunch time and after school, meeting with and talking to parents and helping coaches with sports. Kenai Middle volunteers worked in the office and spent hours with sporting events.
Soldotna Middle School
It is Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to the teachers at SMS for going the extra mile. Many teachers arrive at school much earlier than the starting time, spend extra hours after school and at home grading papers, working on lesson plans, supervising activities and much more. The commitment and dedication of these teachers is above and beyond. Thanks for making Soldotna Middle School a great school.
The last day for the hot lunch program will be May 16.
Soldotna Community Schools has two teen classes coming up. For more information on the following classes, call Soldotna Community Schools at 262-6768.
The Teen Fine Arts Institute, for students who have finished seventh through 12th grades, will offer courses in all ares of the art. Classes will be offered June 15 and 16 at Kenai Peninsula College. The cost is $40 per class or $70 for both days. Registration forms are available this week and must be turned in by May 17.
Readin', Writin' and Raftin' on the Kenai, with Dorothy Gray and Clark Fiar, is open to students who have finished the seventh grade. The class runs Aug. 5 to 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Skyview High School. Cost is $150, including snacks and raft trip.
Connections
Enrollment for school year 2002-03 has begun. For more information, call 262-6315.
There are three upcoming field trip opportunities for Connections students. To register for these May activities, call 262-6315. Families must provide transportation and one parent chaperon per family for all events.
Students will go river rafting on the Kenai, then take a hike from Skilak Lake to the Hidden Creek Trail. The trip, open to grades kindergarten to 12, will be May 17 and costs $40.
Students can take the Discover Kachemak Bay trip from 8:30 a.m. to noon May 21. Participants learn history of Homer, information on fishing boats, processing, food chains, nesting and migratory birds and more. Part of the class is a walk on the spit and the other part is aboard Homer Ocean Charter's big boat to Gull Island. The cost is $42.20 per person.
There will be a free tour of the Pratt Museum from 1 to 2:30 p.m. May 21. The tour focuses on the history, natural history and fine arts of Alaska. Featured is the Smithsonian's Arctic Studies Center "Looking Both Ways: Heritage and Identity of Alutiiq People." This exhibit is an introduction to the indigenous people and culture of Alaska's southcentral coast.
Interior Distance Education of Alaska
The 2001-02 spring progress reports are due May 25. Turn them in to your contact teacher.
Graduation will be in Anchorage on May 31. Contact the office for further information.
IDEA families have the opportunity to participate in the Kenai Peninsula Homeschool Track Meet May 30 at the Skyview track. Check-in is at 4 p.m. There are events for everyone. For more information, call Teresa or Jim Danielson at 262-7761.
Additional opportunities include Pop Warner football and Horse Camp 2002. Applications and information are available at the office.
For more information please, call the IDEA office at 260-7555 or go on-line at www.galenaalaska.org/home/default.htm.
Nikiski Middle-Senior High School
Welcome to new assistant principal, John Owens and his wife Theresa Owens. They will be visiting Thursday to Sunday.
Congratulations to Chris Palm and Chuck Seater for receiving Nikiski's Student of the Month Awards for April and May.
Baccalaureate service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Kenai Central High School.
The Senior Awards Ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The last day of school for seniors is May 15, and the last day of school is May 22.
On May 20, there will be a softball game between seniors and staff at 1 p.m.
Ninilchik School
The kindergartners and first-graders are incubating eggs. Two ducks and 12 chickens have started to hatch and the class is enjoying watching the newest additions be born. Students have read books, made art projects and done language arts activities based on this annual event. Thanks to Vicki Quance for her assistance.
The fifth- and sixth-graders are developing projects to beautify the community. After receiving a monetary donation from the Ninilchik Traditional Council, they decided to build flower beds and have received donations of landscape blocks and bedding plants. Al Poindexter visited their classroom and spoke with them about appropriate plants, design and soil. They will begin building the beds later this spring.
Mr. Hanson will take the marine science students on a cruise out of Whittier to study marine animals. Throughout the year the students have been treating their classmates to seafood recipes ranging from locally caught fish to more exotic dishes with caviar. A recipe book may be in order.
Skyview High School
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to all of the Skyview teach for their hard work and making Skyview such a great learning environment.
Congratulations to the newly elected executive board members for the 2002-03 school year. They are Anne Verba, president; Melissa Smith, vice president; Lindsay Gephardt, treasurer; Christina Colvin, secretary; Stephanie Lambe, Laurel Creel and Jamie Beever, activity chairs; and David Quartly, school liaison.
The Borough Track and Field meet will be this weekend, beginning Friday, at Skyview.
The Student of the Month Luncheon for the month of April will be Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the library.
The Skyview Cleanup Day will be Thursday after school. Come and help clean up outside around the school.
The Baccalaureate Ceremony, a praise service in honor of the graduates of the area high schools, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Kenai Central High School auditorium. It is hosted by the Nikiski Middle-Senior High School senior class.
Seniors will take their final exams on Monday and Tuesday. Their last day will be May 15. Graduation rehearsal will be at 9:30 a.m. May 20 at the Soldotna Sports Center. All seniors must attend.
The awards night to honor the seniors and the 4.0 honor roll will be at 7 p.m. May 18 in the commons.
May 16 also will be the last day that school lunches will be served.
Reminder that graduation will take place at 7 p.m. May 20 at the Soldotna Sports Center. Tickets are needed for floor seating only. The bleachers will be open seating for the public.
Soldotna High School
SoHi is on special assembly schedule today. There will be a presentation in the auditorium at 1:30 p.m. Check the activities section of the SoHi Web page at www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/sohi for the complete bell schedule for today.
Thursday, classes will be on regular assembly schedule. All classes will have meetings at 2 p.m. The freshmen, sophomores and juniors will hear campaign speeches from their classmates. Elections for next year's class officers are scheduled for noon on Monday.
Thursday at 7 p.m., Soldotna High School will host the Senior Awards/4.0 Night. All seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend.
The Advanced Placement U.S. History test will be administered on Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. The AP Government test will be May 15, from 8 a.m. to noon.
SoHi seniors will have their senior picnic on Tuesday. On May 15, the seniors will have their graduation rehearsal from 10 a.m. to noon. Graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. the same day.
The last day for cafeteria lunches is May 16.
Cook Inlet Academy
On April 30, the all-school music program featured the new Eagle Summit Band, the ORFF instruments, preschool through eighth grades and the Terrific 12 High School Choir. Mrs. Rehm, in her three months with the students, has produced accomplished musicians. "Sing and Play Joyfully Unto the Lord" was the theme. The songs were classical, patriotic and spiritual in nature.
Mexico Mission Trip reported that team members built a house for a large family in which one teenage boy worked to support all of them. Besides helping that family with its housing needs, the team learned some lessons on priorities and perspective. Students grew in spirit while building the structure.
The final CEF Party Club meeting of the year was Friday at Alaska Great Skate. Monthly meetings are led by students for students.
Students of the Week are Kaycee Munn, Tiffany Smith, Aaron Rowley, Nikolas Smith, Coel Nelson, Chuck Kopp, Kendra Brush, Abbie Carter, Jacob Boudreaux, Erica McGahan, Sharon Lindow and Khelby Kennedy.
Junior high track, supervised by Noah Shields and Shawn Taplin, has had meets at SoHi and Homer. Those in training were Michael Kytonen, Chuck Kopp, Corey Rainey, Mark Beeson, John Forsi, Stephanie McNutt, Valerie Olson, Lindsay Bauder, Alyse Cialek and Ashley Michel.
Preschool Graduation will be Tuesday.
CIA works closely with Association of Christian Schools International to maintain high standards of accreditation and the guiding principles of Christian schooling. Academic excellence, biblical integration of every planned learning experience and preparing students for a life of service to God and society are among the core values on which the school is based. To learn about enrollment options for the next school year, call 262-5101 or visit www.cookinletacademy.net.
Grace Lutheran School
The spring "Show and Tell" open house was a fun evening at Grace Lutheran. The audience was entertained by the primary students' rendition of "Three Billy Goats Gruff" and a variety of songs by all the children. Students in grades one to eight demonstrated their grammar expertise by performing a few grammar jingles and classifying several sentences. Guests enjoyed watching science experiments and trying to stump the "geography experts" in the upper-grade classroom, as well as trying out some hands-on math in the primary room.
Congratulations to Luke Burow and Kenny Werth who passed their addition facts at the pace of 100 facts in five minutes. Also, congratulations to Allan Wentzlaff, Kathryn Love, Ryan Cole and Dailee Cooper for completing the memorization of the books of the New Testament.
The fourth- through eighth-graders have just completed a comprehensive test of all the countries, capitals, major bodies of water and physical features of Europe. The primary room students have just completed their tour of Europe and will study magnets as a final science unit.
In their Bible studies this week, students are learning that God wants us to share our faith with others around us as they study how God used a young girl and the prophet Elisha to bring the message of salvation to a Syrian soldier. The memory passage to accompany this is 1 Timothy 2:3,4: "God our Savior wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."
Grace Lutheran is still accepting students for the 2002-03 school year. For more information, call School Minister Dennis Leckwee at 283-9551 or 283-7888.
Kenaitze Cuya Qyut'anen Head Start
Head Start children say "Chiqink" to Mr. Danny at the Keanitze Trie' greenhouse, for providing a tour. The children really enjoyed seeing and smelling the different types of flowers.
Head Start dancers sang "10 Little Indians" and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" in Dena'ina for the Kenaitze Tribe's Honors Banquet last Friday at the Kenai Senior Center.
The classrooms are doing units on plants, rain and the ocean, and have been doing lots of different activities.
All three classes will visit the tribe's K'Beq interpretive site in Cooper Landing next week. They will see the house pit and other sites around the boardwalk and do a scavenger hunt for some of the local plants used for medicinal purposes. They might get a surprise visit from Smokey the Bear.
Head Start graduation is set for 6 p.m. on May 22.
Sterling Head Start
Last week, the children in the morning class explored the theme of camping. A campsite was set up in the classroom with a tent, cooler, play fire, binoculars, compass, etc. Later that day, Miss Sally, Sterling Head Start's cook, set up a picnic on the playground. The children enjoyed the opportunity to use the playground at Sterling Elementary.
Sterling Head Start finished the week out with the children drawing and writing in their journals about their camping experiences.
The afternoon class's theme for last week also was camping. There was a small tent set up in the "playroom" and the kids had a great time pretending to camp. They made pretend campfires and cooked food over the "fire." They made pretend flashlights and also decorated paper tents which had each child's picture in the tent opening.
The children made a large campsite mural which we hung in the school window. The week ended with a picnic outside on the playground. The children served themselves with hotdogs and all the trimmings, macaroni salad, beans, fresh vegetables, strawberries and juice.
Sterling Head Start thanked Mrs. Eastham, the school secretary, with roses and a card, for all she does for our school.
Sterling Head Start hosted an open house for the children who may attend the school next year. Six centers were set up with fun activities (including a bus ride, playground, discovery table, art center, dramatic play and a trail mix snack). The 18 Sterling Head Start children who participated really enjoyed being the "big kids."
Sterling Head Start is accepting applications for its summer and fall programs. The summer program is available to Sterling and Soldotna area children who were 3 prior to August 15, 2001. Families who meet the income eligibility requirements are given placement preference.
The summer program will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Bus transportation is available to drop-off and pick-up locations. This program is cost free to eligible participants.
To have information published in Schools, please send a description of the event or accomplishment to Jenni Dillon at P.O. Box 3009, Kenai, AK 99611. Information will be accepted by e-mail at clarion@alaska.net or by fax at 283-3299.