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School board to meet

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. at 148 N. Binkley St. in Soldotna (unless otherwise noted.)

For more information, call 714-8888 or visit http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/school_board.aspx?id=13414. The agenda and packet items are posted on Wednesday afternoon prior to the date of the Board meeting.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate at School Board meetings should contact Sally Tachick at 907-714-8836, or e-mail stachick@kpbsd.k12.ak.us no later than three business days before the meeting date.

* Dec. 7;

* Jan. 11;

* Feb. 1;

* Feb. 15;

* March 1;

* April 5;

* May 3 (at Seward High School);

* June 7; and

* June 8 (board planning session.)

School closure dates slated

Public Schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will be closed on the following dates in 2009:

* Nov. 26 and 27 -- Thanksgiving; and

* Dec. 20 through Jan. 3 -- Christmas break.

District pandemic preparedness statement

Editor's note: This information was taken from the school district's Web site at http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/ .

The risk of serious illness appears to be greatest for infants and young children, pregnant women, young adults through age 24, and persons with underlying health problems. If you or your child have or develop symptoms of influenza, please notify your health care provider.

For important information from the CDC, State of Alaska and KPBSD, we strongly encourage you to visit our Pandemic Preparedness page at http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/departments.aspx?id=14180.

Workforce opportunities offered

The skills learned at Workforce Development Center benefit students for part time jobs, long term careers, or simple hobbies. Classes are offered in building trades, welding fabrication& power mechanics. Online classes are offered in employability skills and drafting.

After School Construction Academies, funded by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and the Alaska Department of Commerce and Economic Development are on going throughout the school year and at no cost to the student. The Youth First Grant makes it possible to offer medical academies throughout the year as well. If a student successfully completes an academy they will also receive a half practical arts credit.

Transportation is provided to students from all schools for all of these programs. For more information, call welding fabrication, Steve Schoessler at 283-2140 or e-mail him at sschoessler@kpbsd.k12.ak.us; building trades, Mike Boyle at 283-2144 or e-mail him at mboyle@kpbsd.k12.ak.us; or power mechanics, Peter Brazil at 283-2109 or e-mail him at pbrazil@kpbsd.k12.ak.us.

For more information on the WDC, call Leanne Abendroth at 283-2145 or e-mail her at labendroth@kpbsd.k12.ak.us .

Scholarships offered

The Elks National Foundation in conjunction with the Alaska State Elks Association and local Elks Lodges are offering the Most Valuable Student scholarship for high school seniors. Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors through a local, state and national competition. The MVS scholarship is awarded based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Copies of the application are available at local lodges or at www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.

Scholarship applications must be submitted to the student's local lodge by today. For more information, call Mary Macrander at 283-7776 or e-mail kenaielks@alaska.net.

Connections home-school

School picture retakes are today at the Borough Building in the downstairs Assembly Chamber from 1-3 p.m.

Scholastic book orders are available in the Soldotna office. Deadline is the 15th of each month for orders brought into the office. Online ordering is also available at www.scholastic.com There will also be a book fair Dec. 7-11 at the Soldotna Office. Contact Shelli Furlong for further information.

A recycling program is available for used printer cartridges. Please bring these to the Soldotna Office.

For information and activities, please visit the website at http://connect.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/index.html

Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science

A lockdown drill was held at Kaleidoscope on Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. The drill was successful and will continue to be worked on with the staff and students throughout the year.

Last week all classes participated in classroom instruction by our local firemen on fire safety. Our younger students had the chance to go through the fire house to simulate a safe exit if they are ever in a building with fire.

A letter was sent home in the Friday folders last week to explain our Christmas Drive. If your family needs assistance this holiday season, please fill in the form provided and return it to the office by November 25. This is a firm deadline. These forms will be kept confidential. If you are able to help by donating money or buying for another child, please fill out the donation form and return that to the office as well. Miss Linda will be in touch with you to work out the details. We do not solicit funds from the community but rely on our generous Kaleidoscope families to make the Christmas Drive a success so we greatly appreciate your help.

There will be a PTA meeting today at 4 p.m. in the library. PTA Family Fun night will be held on Thursday.

The APC will be holding a special meeting on Thursday at 4 p.m. to vote on the budget for the 2010-2011 school year. Parents are encouraged to come and learn more about the budget.

Kalifonsky Beach Elementary

The World Music Concert with Laura Pelon is today. Schedule is as follows: 8:30-9:30 p.m.- 4th, 5th and 6th; and 9:30-10:30 - kindergarten, 1, 2 and 3.

Wednesday - The H1N1 clinic is coming to the school beginning at 8 and going through until finished at approximately noon.

Lunch will be in classrooms as the clinic will be held in the gym.

We will begin with kindergarten and work our way through each grade level.

Only students with signed permission forms on file in the nurse's office will be given the vaccination.

Melia Miller was our top seller for the Innisbrook fundraiser and won the large stuffed "tropical" bear!

Our primary musical is coming up on Dec. 15. Mr. Houglum is holding auditions during regular music classes. Students do not need to stay after school to audition.

Remember to continue sending in your Box Tops for Education. Each month the classrooms compete to collect the most box tops and earn a prize from Ms. Dowd. November's reward is an ice cream party.

Kenai Alternative High

Will begin its third rotation on Dec. 7. Students who wish to be considered for enrollment may call the school at 283-7844 to set up an interview time.

Kenai Central High

Thespians, playgoers, and movie buffs, the KCHS Drama club will be performing The Mouse that Roared Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 7, and Sunday at 3. Purchase your tickets today and be sure to catch this spectacular event.

Students will be able to utilize the study hall from 2:30 - 3:30, Monday - Thursday. This will be a time for students to work on homework and projects or make up work from absences. The NHS will also have tutors available for students who need help in a class. If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, please contact Greta Cox in the counseling office.

October's Students of the Month. Rotary - Taylor Matson; Chamber - Maya Johnson; Elks - Keeven Macik; Kard of the Deck- Samantha Hall; Super Staffer of the Month- Jeff Baker; Earth Science - Devon Carter; Study Skills - KC Rupe; Alaska Studies - Graham Hanlin; LA 9 - Collin Morse; Drafting - Joe Garber; LA 12 - Justin Calhoun; Physical Education - Marianne Ketah; Anatomy - Noelle Schmitter-Schrier; Choir - Cole Chase-Cochran; Advanced French - Shaynee DeVito; Algebra - Catherine Johnson; Art - Eve Ferguson; Computer Applications - Garrett Eady; World History - Aladdin Mauck; Band - Hilary Domke; World History - Mitchel Rubalcava

Kenai Middle

The tentative date set for Kenai Middle School's 2009 H1N1vaccine clinic is Dec. 2-4. If you have any questions, please call Nurse Pam at 283-1723.

Dates to remember:

Tuesday-- Basketball @ SMS, 3 p.m.;

Friday -- Dance 6-8;

Nov. 23 -- Basketball @ Nikiski, 3 p.m.;

Dec. 4 -- Christmas Forms Due @ KMS Office;

Dec. 5 -- BBall @ KMS;

Dec. 8 -- BBall - 1st Round of Boroughs;

Dec. 10 -- Choir Concert @ KCHS 7 pm;

Dec. 11 -- Christmas Donation Forms Due @ KMS Office;

Dec. 12 -- Boroughs BBall @ Seward 10 a.m.;

Dec. 13 -- Band Concert @KCHS 3 p.m.

Mountain View Elementary

Character Counts winners last week were Erin Koziczkowski, Jonathon McCarthy, Kylie-Anne Raye, Shane Overton, Ocean Matley, Josh Law, Dustin Pelekai, Brendon Little, Jonas Beach, Audrey Cummins, Phillip Kitchen and Jazz Bassetti.

The library will be holding a Book Fair Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. If you are able to volunteer in the library please call the office.

The Mountain View Elementary Title 1 Preschool will be opening in January 2010. This preschool will be accepting 4-year old siblings of current Mountain View students for two half-day sessions. For more information please call the Mountain View office at 283-8600.

The Site Council will meet at 7:45 AM on Tuesday, November 17 in the Library. The agenda includes student survey results in regards to academic activities.

The H1N1 Vaccine Clinic will be held on Tuesday from 9 - 11 a.m. Only students that have returned a signed consent form will receive the vaccine.

The PTA Board for this school year is Katie Arledge, President, Kellie Schneider, Vice President, Loralee Anderson, Treasurer and Shawntelle Mathieson, Secretary.

Currently we have 3 after school Math Clubs meeting 3 days per week integrating Orchard Math Technology. For more information please contact Mary Fischer at 283-8600.

Nikiski North Star Elementary

A reminder that this morning we will be having our H1N1 vaccine clinic from approximately 9 a.m. until noon. Only students with signed permission slips will be vaccinated. Call the school at 776-2600 for more information.

Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather. Your child should be dressed in a warm jacket, a hat and gloves. Once the snow flies, they should have boots and snow pants. District policy states that all students will be out for recess until the temperature drops to below minus ten degrees. Please help your child remember their gear on these chilly days.

"Annie", the musical, will be performed at Nikiski High School this weekend. The show will be on Friday, and Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. each night. The cost is $5 per person or $20 a family.

Nikiski High

Today -- 6 p.m. Academic lettering banquet in the Commons.

Students of the Month: High School: Josh Brown, Physical Science; Colleen Dempsey, Art; Koey Dixon, Choir; Annaleah Ernst, Algebra 2; Heather Kaser, World History, Algebra A and Alternative Education; Makenzie Moore, Biology; Dylan Nickel, Auto Shop; Jayden Tumbaga, Computer Applications.

Middle School: Kerry Ross, Math Fundamentals; Ricky Vollertsen, Math; Jacob Williams, Science.

Redoubt Elementary

Friday is the last day to contribute to Redoubt's holiday food drive and fundraiser for the Peninsula Food Bank. Students, parents, and community members can help by "purchasing" a turkey for $10, a pumpkin for $5, or an apple for $2 for our farm in the foyer. Non-perishable food items are needed also.

ABATE is donating 16 Thanksgiving dinners to the food bank for Redoubt families. Families who need help should contact the Peninsula Food Bank.

Last week's Big G Box Tops drawing winner was Logan Harmon.

Students go outdoors daily and should come to school dressed for the weather. Parents who need help acquiring winter outerwear for their children are asked to contact the school.

1st - 3rd graders present their holiday musical on Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Soldotna High School auditorium. All are invited.

The PTA is sponsoring its Holiday Kindness program. Families who need help this Christmas are asked to let Mr. Pothast know by Dec. 4. Names of families are kept confidential.

Skyview High

The wrestling team will host Nikiski Tuesday at 5 p.m. and Kenai Central at 6:30 p.m.

Rotary Students of the Month of November are: Gabrielle Bragg, Carol Clonan, Sasha Davis, Elissia Dobbs, Cierea Giles, Aaron Jackson, Megan Janorschke, Joey Larrow, Marissa Mahan, Maggie Waggoner, Kayla West, and Hailee Williams. Soldotna Rotary Club will provide a pizza lunch for them on Wednesday.

The swim team banquet will be held Wednesday at 6:30 pm in the library.

October Students of the Month will be honored at a luncheon on Thursday, hosted and prepared by National Honor Society members. They are: Joey Larrow - aide; Savannah Anchinges- business education; Barbara Smith - fine arts; Stryker McLane and Gabrielle Peterson- language arts; Josh Carbuccia and Catherine House- math; David Laurie - performing arts; Mary Hauptman and Alex Rodriguez - physical education; Colt McDonald and Holly Eyre- science; Bryce Wilson and Natasha Aragon - social studies; Preston Penrod - vocational technology; Ariel Vail - work co-op; Jaxon Hill and Carol Clonan - world languages; Casee Penrod and Jaci Lamborn- Soldotna Chamber of Commerce; Peter Gundunas - teacher of the month; and Terri Woodward, head custodian - staff person of the month.

For updates on news and sports information go to https://www.edline.net/pages/Skyview_High or www.highschoolsports.net

Soldotna High

The final day for Can Wars is today. Student Council will be collecting items during Advisory. The class with the most items will receive a pizza party. We will use these items for Soldotna High School families in need. Extra items will be donated to the food bank.

Rotary Luncheon is on Tuesday. Rotary Students of the month are: Kelsey VanAntwerp, Olivia Bowen, Vicky Tachick, Dakota Elsey, Phoebe Napolitano, Kylee Woodford, Bree Mucha, Emily Rohloff, Olivia Tice and Mitchell Thompson.

The Drama Department is presenting Surfin Summer on Thursday through Saturday. Each night the production is at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Sports information can be found at www.highschoolsports.net .

Soldotna Middle

Today - Site Council, 4:30 p.m. in the library;

Tuesday, Boys and Girls Maroon Basketball games vs. Kenai @ SMS, 3 p.m.

Nov. 23 - Boys and Girls Maroon Basketball games vs. Aurora Borealis @ SMS 3 p.m.;

Nov. 24 - Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month Lunch;

Nov. 25 - Assembly Schedule - Turkey Trot.

October/November Student of the Month

Language Arts- Shaelyn Vanmeter, Jared Briggs, Madison Nelson, Hunter Phillips, Justin Dahlgren, Jed Kowchee; PE- Angela Sabala, Taryn McCubbins, Charles Gibbons, Rachel Blossom, Matthew Bullerdick, Kylie Dimick, Haley Miller; Band- Ali Dusek, Eli Graham; Choir- Ben Mattox, Kylie Dimick; Math- Hailey Ames, Demetri Pardue, Kyndra Quiner, Tim Price, Jacob Worsfold, Madison Nelson, Ben Barton, Brittany Fabunan, Tyler Howell, Curtis Schrader; Algebra- Haiden Perkins; Science- Emily Dipaolo, Courtney Barker, Hailey Ames, Claire Kincaid, Kylie Dimick, Kyndra Quiner, Madison Roberts, Moira Pyhala, Allyson Beilen, Jacob Worsfold; Study Skills- William Husband-Smith, David Swanson; Homeroom- Keely Abendroth, Addyson Beller, Raymond Cole, William Husband-Smith; Social Studies- Skylar Shaw, Alex Weeks, Austin Hatten, Tyler Lewis, Kylie Dimick, Makayla Derkevorkian, Parker Bates, Logan Parks, Brooks Furlong, Austin Laber, Raphael Ross; Leadership- Bailey Rosin, Taylor Wilson, Courtney Barker, Laine Archuleta, Ian Beaudoin, Bailey Blumentritt, Casey Simons, Hunter Hutchinson, Shira Waldrip, Hayley Ramsell; Career Paths- Morgan Krohn, Jacob Worsfold, Jeremy Bunch, Alissa Garcia, Kelci Benson, Rachel Blossom, Terrence North, Conner Pearson; Art Intro- Matthew Bullerdick; Ceramics- Dylan Webb; Graphic Design- Haiden Perkins; Sculpture- Juliet Bramante; Reading- Drasanna Edelman, Zoe Wooldridge, Adam Hansen, Ryan Kimball; Spanish- James Honer, Katelyn Earll, Hatcher Fortman, Alexis Smith, Justice Miller; Sewing 1- Keely Abendroth; Foods 1- Bradyn Holly, Logan Parks; Digital Storytelling- Mindi West, River Calloway; Explorations- Justice Miller, Lily Luke; Digital Photography- Aubrina Rodriguez, Lana Chesley; Yearbook- Lily Zufelt, Madison Day; Business and Info- Allison Ralston, Justin Dahlgren, Dalton Davis, Klayton Justice; Jobs- Scott Dolan; and Aide- Kiana Hendricks.

October Students of Character -- Kyle Aber, Justin Alexie, Troy Alexie, Bradley Altman, Michael Anahonak, Hana Anderson, Jacob Ansel, Alexandra Ashe, Charalambos Asimakopoulos, Sierra Baldwin, Benjamin Barton, Herbert Batt, Walter Baxter, Allyson Beilen, Dakota Bittick, Robert Blackburn-Long, Thomas Blada, Shane Blumentritt, Kaitlynn Boyer, Juliet Bramante, Jared Briggs, Haley Bunch, Jared Chavez, Kyle Chidester, Brent Christenson, Ila Cobb, Maurie Cresap, Kendra Currier, Justin Dahlgren, Dalton Davis, Kassidy Day, Madison Day, Kylie Dimick, Bryan Dombovy, Duncan Donham, Jana Doss, Ali Dusek, Coty Earll, Tristen Eastham, Taran Edmondson, Stephen Endsley, Megan English, Eden Flake, Hatcher Fortman, Tiffanie Fox, Elijah Frederickson, Brooks Furlong, Alissa Garcia, Holly Geib, Emily Glaves, Jacob Gough, Eli Graham, Samantha Hall, Charles Hansen, Josephine Harpole, Zachari Haselow, Austin Hatten, Chelsey Hemphill, Rachel Henry, Mckayla Hensley, Shayne Hensley, Chase Hines, James Honer, Maryflo Horan, Jory Hubbard, Amanda Hudson, William Husband, Hunter Hutchison, Taylor Johnson, Heather Kennedy, Katelynn Kerkvliet, Claire Kincaid, Robert Kirsch, Jedidiah Kowchee, Shawna Kowchee, Morgan Krohn, Austin Kruse, Austin Laber, Breanna Lahndt, Ashley Landess, Hylan Larson, Matt Lay, James Lee, Jeneen Leopold, Tiana Lewis, Tyler Lewis, Joshua Lindemann, Dalton Lohrke, Hunter Lott, Antonio Maheras, Kierstyn Mathews, Benjamin Mattox, Hannah Mayo, Danielle McCormick, Matthew McDowell, Malyq McElroy, Angelina Mendez, Cody Miller, Haley Miller, Justice Miller, Morgan Musgrove, Richard Nelson, Amber Nicholson, Tommy Nicholson, Terrence North, Alexandra Overway, Demetri Pardue, Christina Parker, Logan Parks, Lukas Patten, Sarah Pearson, Jordan Peck, Haiden Perkins, Noah Price, Serena Prior, Moira Pyhala, Haley Ramsell, Tyann Reed, Kierra Reese, Steve Reynolds, Brandon Rice, Abel Robles-Siqueriros, Raphael Ross, Lars Russell, Mykaela Rybak, Angela Sabala, Anna Sayman, Tanner Snodderly, Mykala Steadman, Sophia Stigall, Taylor Thibodeaux, Heather Tolliver, Jamie Topp, Matthew Trammell, Andrew Turner, Shaelyn Vanmeter, Tyler Varner, Courtney Vinzant, Justin West, Cortney Weston, Hailey Whitney, Zoe Wooldridge, Coltin Yancey, Tyla Young and Sydney Zoubek.

Tustumena Elementary

Canned food drive runs through Dec. 16

The food drive to support The Salvation Army has a goal of 400 items. We actually exceeded that level last year and are confident we can again support his needed project. Students can bring their non-perishable items to their class where they will be counted and tracked for class competition.

Cash Raffle tickets on sale. Twenty dollars per ticket with 22 chances to win plus door prizes, $2,500.00 grand prize $100 cash prizes, $50 cash prizes, 8G I-Pod, Digital Camcorder, Farm Boss chainsaw

Stop by the school and get your tickets. Raffle will be held Dec. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. Must be 18 years old to enter.

Today -- Immunization Clinic, 9 a.m.;

Tuesday -- PTO meet, 4 p.m.;

Friday -- Bingo for Turkeys, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The PTO will sponsor this community event. Kids are welcome to come and play LYNXO for books in the library. Our 6th grade class will be selling refreshments.

Nov. 23 -- site council meeting, 4 p.m.;

Dec. 8 -- Christmas program.

Wings Christian Academy

Students are reminded to keep reading books for November's Book-It Reading goals.

The office of the week in the upper learning center is Mathew Grant.

The office of the week in the lower learning center is Joanna Grant.

Christmas program practices are on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. All lines must be memorized by Wednesday practice.

Students are asked to purchase a pair or a package of socks to give as gifts to the elders at the Tyotka Elder Center in Kenai. Socks should be wrapped and labeled as to whether they are for a man or a woman. Bring wrapped socks to the school by Dec. 2. This is in lieu of a student gift exchange.

On Dec. 4 students will be going to the Tyotka Elder Center to present our gifts, sing, serve food and eat lunch with the elders.

The Christmas program is at 7 p.m. on Dec. 10. There will be a 15 minute intermission during the program where there will be cookies and drinks available for one dollar. The proceeds for this will go to help students attend Internationals in May.

Keep saving BoxTops, Campbell's labels, and aluminum cans.