Alpine Elementary News
September 6

Alpine Elementary News September 6

09/06/24

Note from the Principal

Welcome back! The 2024-2025 school year is off to a great start. I want to start by saying thank you to all our families who attended the open house and making that event a huge success for our community. It was great to see our returning families and meet many of our new ones! We had a positive and successful 2023-24 school year and plan to continue to build upon our successes this year by focusing on building positive relationships with students and making sure they have at least one adult they have a strong connection with, utilizing best practices in reading and math to support student learning both in large group and small group settings and improving upon our systems and structures to support those students who need additional intervention.

This past week I have loved seeing the smiles on our students' faces from the start of each day until the end. Our classrooms are developing positive classroom cultures and students are doing well learning and following our classroom and school procedures. One of the joys of my job is to visit classrooms to see students learning and to engage with the children in the hallways, on the playground and in the lunchroom. I have enjoyed reconnecting with returning students and getting to know our new ones. It is such a treat to celebrate the fun of being young and learning together.

As we settle into the school year, I would like to encourage parents to be mindful of the amount of screen time their child has as well as the importance of reading at home each night for at least twenty minutes. In addition, it is important to remember that students may tire quickly at this time of the school year as they come off of summer break and have to adjust to the rigor of our seven-hour school day. In order to assist your child with being well-rested, it is essential that they have routines at home that allow them to receive a sufficient amount of rest for their developmental age.

Every other week you should receive a similar update from me that includes our building newsletter called “Alpine’s Announcements”. Please take the time to review these newsletters as they often provide information about upcoming events, opportunities to help out at school, and situations that could use your attention. I certainly hope your children have shared some positive things about the first week of school. Should you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your child's teacher with classroom items, our Transportation Department with bus items, or the office with building wide items.

Your partner in education,
Jason Snyder

Knights Run For Education Fundraiser
The KH Education Foundation is holding a 5K Run/Walk to raise money on Saturday, October 12 at Central Elementary. Proceeds benefit the KHEF to fund grants that empower teachers to implement creative projects and programs to enhance our students' learning experience.

For more information or to make a donation or become a sponsor, contact Rob Conat at board@khedfoundation.org or call 810-730-0266. Checks payable to Kenowa Hills Education Foundation can be mailed to 2325 4 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544.

Youth Wrestling 2024-25
Registration begins October 11 at kenowahillsyouthsports.org. Practices begin January 7, 2025 and season runs through March 13. Advanced tournaments on Sundays and Beginner tourneys held on Friday evenings. Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:15 pm for beginners (0-1 year experience), and 6-8:15 pm for Advanced (2+ years experience.) Price is $110 for the season and includes MYWAY Membership. NEW this year - Girls Wrestling! Stay tuned!

Baton Twirling Classes
Come join the fun and learn how to twirl a baton! Baton twirling is making a comeback as the latest and greatest sensation!

Dates: Every Tuesday beginning September 24 through December 17
Times: Ages 4-7, 6:15-7:00 pm, Ages 8-20, 7:00-7:45 pm
Registration: On Sept. 24 at the first class
Location: Coit Creative Arts Gymnasium, 617 Coit Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Cost: $9/week to be paid at each class. $10 Registration fee to be paid at first class. Batons will be available for purchase at class for $35. Payment plans for batons available. $20 the first week, then $5 each week until paid off.

Students can earn awards and have an opportunity for competition and parades! It can also lead to students becoming a majorette for their school and a scholarship to college! Questions, call 616-460-1747, or email athleticssens@aol.com or visit our website at www.athleticsensations.com.

K-5th Grade Fall Dance Clinic
Saturday, October 5, from 1-3:00 pm at Central Elementary Gym (enter through the main doors and head to the gym.)
Cost: $30.90 and includes a t-shirt.
Register here.

*Students perform at the varsity home football game held October 11 at 7:00 pm. Questions: email KHDTfundraising@gmail.com.

Fall 2024 Junior Kickers (Birth Year 2020-2016)
September 23 - October 26

Junior is a youth soccer program run by licensed PASS coaches. It is a fun and friendly way to your children to start developing their soccer skills. Trainings are Mondays at 6:30 PM held at the Alpine Sports Complex with optional weekend games.

Register Now
More info at: PASSsoccerclub.com

2nd Annual KH Craft Fair - November 2
Home & Seasonal Decor, t-shirt printing, custom ornaments, baked goods, sweets, and so much more!

9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Kenowa Hills High School
Entry $3 and supports the SANP Class of 2025. For questions or to participate, email khendricks1114@gmail.com

GENERAL ALPINE INFO

MORNING ARRIVAL EXPECTATIONS FOR PARENTS
Student drop off begins at 8:30. Please keep students in your vehicle prior to then as we do not have supervision outside until then.
At 8:30 students can come around the north side of our building to line up.
As a reminder, parents will not be allowed to enter the building from anywhere but the front office or main doors.

START OF THE DAY
Our school day begins at 8:35 please have you students here on time.

END OF THE DAY PICK UP PARENTS AND ADULTS
Please stay in your car or away from areas where students may be having end of the day recess. Thank you.

HANDICAP PARKING SPOTS
Please be courteous to those in need of our handicap spots in our visitors parking lot. It is important to leave those
open for those in need at drop off and pick up.

INFORMATION UPDATE
Please remember that ALL parents need to update their information into our online tool known as INFO. UPDATE. It is essential that we have up to date contact information and a variety of annual permissions.

VOLUNTEER OR CLASSROOM EVENT
If you would like to volunteer or attend a classroom event, please complete a background check. You will need to bring a valid ID to the front office of any Kenowa Building to complete this process.