BUS SCHEDULE
Click here https://www.kgbsd.org/Page/1040
to see a list of schedules for Ketchikan Schools
2:25PM Kindergarten
2:30PM Grades 1-6
PARENTS ~ help spread the word!
DAILY SCHEDULE FAQ
Playground Supervision
For student safety, PLEASE remember that the playground will not have adult supervision until 8:35am. It is very important that students are not dropped off prior to that time. If your child walks to school, please talk to them about this topic so they do not arrive before supervision is available. There will also be no adult supervision on any playgrounds after 3:30pm.
PTA Popcorn Sale! Friday, November 15th is the day Send in your money to your child's classroom teacher by Nov 14th $1.00 a bag All proceeds go towards purchasing new gym equipment
Monday Nov 18 will be BBQ Pork Sandwich and Tuesday Nov 19 will be Fish Sticks
Extended School Day We are once again offering an Extended School Day 3 days a week beginning October 21st. It will be offered Monday, Tuesday and/or Thursday From 3:30pm-4:30pm For students in grades 3-6 Title 1 tutors will be available to students who will benefit from homework assistance. It will be located downstairs in the Title 1 area behind the library. Space is limited. If you choose to have your child participate, please fill out the permission slip and return to school ASAP. There must be a signed permission slip at school prior to students starting. Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Cron, Houghtaling Principal @ 225-4128.
Free and Reduced Meal Plan The program is yearly. Parent must apply every year. Please go online to https://www.kgbsd.org/domain/94 or come into the Houghtaling office to fill out an application. It does take a a few days to process paperwork.
Box Top have gone Virtual! Skip the scissors and use the app! The new and improved Box Tops mobile app scans your store receipt, finds participating products and instantly adds Box Tops to your school's earnings online. No clipping required! * You will need to scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase * Go to your phones app store and download it today!
New Student Online Registration If you have a student you would like to enroll for the 2019-2020 school year, please scroll down to the middle of the screen to the heading "REGISTRATION" on the Houghtaling website. You will be walked through step by step and asked to upload any pertinent documents. Once you have registered online a notice will go to your school of choice. Due to class size limits, your child is not automatically guaranteed a spot. You may be placed on a wait list. If you have not been notified by the office, please contact 225-4128 with any questions.
Text Alerts, Announcements, and Reminders Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District uses the SchoolMessenger notification system to provide timely communication to parents and staff members on matters such as attendance, lunch balances, transportation, school activities, and emergencies. This system is designed to send phone calls, emails, and text messages; allowing you to select how you prefer to be contacted. The district will only use the service to provide information that is timely and relevant. To participate in the text messaging service, you must indicate your willingness to receive text messages to your phone. The process is simple and only takes a few seconds to complete. Simply text any one of the following words to the number 68453: subscribe, option, yes You’ll know you were successful if you receive the following reply message: You are registered 4 SchoolMessenger notifications. Reply STOP to quit, HELP for help. In addition to performing the opt-in process above, you’ll want to ensure that the district has your current wireless number(s) in our student information database. If you haven’t already provided that information to your school, do so.
Hello Parents: We are noticing more and more students arriving to school tardy. Please plan accordingly the night before so that you are all ready for the morning chaos. With that being said, students should not arrive to school before 8:35am. ALL STUDENTS go to either breakfast or the playground at 8:35am. There is no hanging out in the front foyer waiting for the bell to ring. Teachers are getting their rooms ready for the day so kids may not go to the classroom unless plans have been made prior.
PTA Popcorn Sale!
Friday, November 15th is the day
Send in your money to your child's classroom teacher by Nov 14th
$1.00 a bag
All proceeds go towards purchasing new gym equipment
LUNCH MENU CHANGE
Monday Nov 18 will be BBQ Pork Sandwich
Tuesday Nov 19 will be Fish Sticks
Extended School Day
We are once again offering an Extended School Day 3 days a week beginning October 21st.
It will be offered Monday, Tuesday and/or Thursday
From 3:30pm-4:30pm For students in grades 3-6
Title 1 tutors will be available to students who will benefit from homework assistance. It will be located downstairs in the Title 1 area behind the library.
Space is limited. If you choose to have your child participate, please fill out the permission slip and return to school ASAP. There must be a signed permission slip at school prior to students starting.
Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Cron, Houghtaling Principal @ 225-4128.
New Student Online Registration
If you have a student you would like to enroll for the 2019-2020 school year, please scroll down to the heading "REGISTRATION" on the website and you may follow the screens. You will be walked through step by step and asked to upload any pertinent documents. Due to class size limits, your child is not automatically guaranteed a spot at Houghtaling and may be placed on a wait list. Contact the office at 225-4128 with any questions.
Houghtaling Text Alerts
We will be using email and text messages to get pertinent information to parents this year.
In order to participate in the new service you must indicate your willingness to receive text messages to your phone. The process is simple and only takes a few seconds to complete.
Simply text any one of the following words to the number 68453: subscribe, optin, yes
Our staff outside are working everyday as quickly as possible to help children get safely to their waiting vehicles. If your child is a pick up in the drive through lane, please remind them to go directly outside to your car and not dilly dally. We are trying to keep the pick up lane flowing. Thank you Parents for your patience! As the weather is changing and it is getting darker we are asking our pick up parents to please use caution and drive slowly. Also, please use the crosswalk in front of the building anytime you are crossing the street. The crosswalk is a huge safety feature put in place to keep everyone safe. Thank You!
Remember - PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE UPPER LOT anywhere at the end of the day UNLESS you use the front handicap spots. Not even for a couple minutes.
This is a HUGE safety issue for kiddos!
PARKING LOTS ~ Where to Park at Houghtaling
The VISITOR parking is located on the north end of the building. Anytime Parents, Grandparents, Community Members, etc are visiting Houghtaling please park in this parking lot. The upper STAFF parking is for Staff or Handicap Accessible visitors only.
The STAFF ONLY and HANDICAP Accessible parking is the upper lot. The Handicap spaces are up close to the building entrace location. Handicap spaces are reserved for those with Handicap accessible eligibility status. Please refrain from parking in these spots even for a few minutes unless you are eligible.
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Hello Houghtaling Parents, Attached you will find forms regarding Staff and Principal performance at Houghtaling. Filling out the forms is strictly optional. Please read the top of each form as to where to take it once it is complete. Thank you for your time!
