November 24th update. High COVID-19 cases cause 34 KPBSD schools to continue 100% remote learning for most students.
Read the full story here: https://communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2020/11/24/high-covid-19-cases-cause-34-kpbsd-schools-to-continue-100-remote-learning-for-most-students/
Tip! Two-hour weather related delay starts or school closures are announced by about 5:30 AM. (If snow is piling up, there are widespread power outages, extreme road conditions that need attention … sometimes a delay or closure is announced sooner than o’dark:30.)
Read more about KPBSD school two hour delays (it’s always two hours–not one, or three), full closures, and safety protocols: Click Here
Class Dojo is the official method of teacher/parent communication for Seward Elementary. A helpful video on how to set Dojo up on your phone: Click Here
Our school is still participating in the Healthy Futures Challenge during remote learning. Each month your student fills out an activity log they receive a prize AND their name is entered into the grand prize drawing! There is a guaranteed grand prize winner for our school. So get out and play 60 minutes every day! At the end of the month email your log to nlyon@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
To download/print an activity log, Click Here.
Reminder from Seward Elementary Library:
Did you know you can check out library books even during remote learning? Simply log in to Alexandria Researcher using your 5-digit student number (no zero in front) for username and your last name (lowercase) for password. You can search for books by title, author, or topic using the Search icon, or use the Explore icon to browse your options by topic. You can even see the newest books by clicking on Slideshow!
Watch the video in this link for a tutorial on how to request library books by placing a hold. https://safeYouTube.net/w/5pPY
Curbside pickup for remote library checkouts is on Friday afternoon, 12:30 to 1:00. Please place your requests by Thursday evening!
-Mrs. Bamford
Library Aide
The 2019-2020 yearbooks are finally in!! If you would like to purchase a yearbook from last year, send your student in with $15 cash or check (made out to Seward Elementary School), or mail/drop one off to the office. While supplies last!
News Release: FREE School breakfast and lunch meals for students enrolled in KPBSD onsite or 100% remote learning options
Read Full Article: Click Here
9/18/20 UPDATE: KPBSD Connections Homeschool students are now eligible for FREE meal program! Pickup is once-a-week, the same as the 100% Remote Learning Option students.*
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is thrilled to assist families, and provide FREE meals to students through December 31, 2020, or until USDA funds are depleted. This benefit is for students who attend school onsite or via 100% remote learning with their KPBSD school. Plus, it is retroactive to the beginning of the school year in August, so any purchased meals between August 24 and September 18, 2020, will be refunded to student accounts.
What do you need to do to receive free meals?
Nothing. Meals are free at KPSBD schools that provide breakfast and-or lunch.
Important action:
Everyone can help funding to the school district when they complete an online application for Free and Reduced Meals by October 1, even if they won’t use the benefit. This data determines significant federal benefits to KPBSD, and qualifies communities for federal funds.
