Denali Montessori School

Multicultural Assembly – February 19

On February 19, Denali Montessori will have a Multicultural Assembly.  This assembly is two-fold:  we want to recognize the cultures represented by our staff and students as well as to kick off our fundraising for the Malawi Children’s Village.  Last year, our generous community raised enough funds to build a school for the orphan children.  We plan to continue to support these children with food, housing, clothing, and medicine.

To celebrate our diversity, we would like to have a parade with flags and traditional dress from many countries and cultures. Performances of songs, dance, and music will be part of this assembly as well. If you have traditional clothing from your culture that you are willing to share for that day, please let me know.   We would like to have representatives from as many cultures and countries as possible.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Janice Banta at banta_janice@asdk12.org

Visit Central and learn about their hands-on, experimental based, science-infused curriculum.  Lottery tours for potential lottery families will take place on the following dates:

February 08, 2010         8:30 a.m.

February 16, 2010         5:30 p.m. (evening tour)

February 25, 2010         12:30 p.m. (afternoon tour)

March 2, 2010        8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. (evening tour)

Please call Roberta Townes at 742-5133 to schedule your tour.<

Lottery applications are due in Central’s main office by 3:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2010. Lottery draw is THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010. Lottery applications can be obtained at the Central Middle School of Science office.

SHADOW A STUDENT FOR A DAY

Would your child like the opportunity to see what a typical middle school day is all about?  Your child may “shadow” another student for the day.  He/she will attend all classes with one of our Student Ambassadors.  The day will include lunch where your child may purchase school lunch or bring a lunch from home, physical education classes (tennis shoes and clothing appropriate for indoor/outdoor activity).

We will assign the Ambassador – we cannot honor requests for Teams or Ambassadors. We are able to accommodate 24 students a day, and the schedule is listed below.

Please call Roberta Townes at 742-5133 to schedule.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Friday, March 19, 2010

Intermediate classes are making truffles to raise money for the sixth grade Kenai Fjords trip.  They will have only twenty 5-piece boxes and only twenty-five 2-piece boxes available for sale.  Each comes in a handmade paper box.  Place your orders immediately if you want to purchase these delicious treats.  They sell out quickly.

Click here for the order form.

Kasuun Elementary PTA  is offering an Internet camp for students, grades 3 – 10, during Spring Break.  Please see the attached flier for details.

Friday, Jan.29th 2010

Congratulations on your teamwork, reading time and commitment to Battle meetings.

4th grade Battle will begin at 9:10 in the library; 3rd graders begin at 10:15 or 11:25 depending on which team they are on. A note was sent home in Thursday folders, ask your 3rd grader what time their Battle begins or call Ms. Nelson.

The battle will be just over an hour long. There will be 3 rounds. Parents are invited to attend the Denali Battle Jamboree as spectators – and we do need scorekeepers and a timekeeper for each battle.

The first place team from the 3rd grade battle and the first place team from the 4th grade battle will be invited to go to the ASD NE 3/4 District Battle of the Books at West High School on Wednesday February 10th, 2009 from 2 – 6 pm. Refresh your memory! Read your Battle Guides (aka books)! Congratulations on your preparations to battle so far!

Any questions please call and ask! Ms. Nelson 742-5055 3/4 Battle Coach (& Librarian)

Friday February 12th – 3&4th Grade Battle of the Books Celebration!! – 1:00 pm (in library)

There was an error in the Spelling Bee Winners report published yesterday.  Alexandra was not a second place finisher.  That was Ciera S.  Our apologies.  The corrected notice is below.

Congratulations to Denali’s 2010 Spelling Bee champions.  Alex P. was this year’s first place champion! Maya S. and Ciera S. tied for second place.  Alex will continue to study champion word lists and will represent Denali at the Alaska State Spelling Bee on February 26th at the Performing Arts Center.  Good luck Alex!

Friday, January 29th is a Denali Spirit Day.  Everyone is invited to dress Hawaiian.  Wear your Aloha shirts or muumuus and help us look forward to the end of winter.