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Title 1: Report Card to the Public 2023-2024

Title 1: Report Card to the Public 2023-2024.  Report Cards present information about our performance for the 2023-2024 school year.

Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s):

Recently, the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) released the 2023-2024 Report Cards to the Public for each school district and school in Alaska. These Report Cards present information about performance for the 2023-2024 school year. During this third administration of The Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) assessment, students in grades 3-9 were assessed in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 took the Alaska Science Assessment.

To view a 2023-2024 School or District Report Card to the Public, go to https://education.alaska.gov/compass/Report/2023-2024/33/330340#overview. This user-friendly website aims to provide families with clear, common information. The Report Card to the Public contains data and information about academics, school environment, teacher quality, and more. If you are unable to access the Report Card to the Public online, please contact us.

We know that the Report Card to the Public is just one of many ways you will engage with us at Talkeetna Elementary School. We look forward to sharing our school’s successes with you and working together to make our school better every day. We are proud that at Talkeetna, the report card to the public shows us doing well in academic growth in both English Language Arts and Math.

We hope you will closely follow your student’s academic progress and work with his or her teacher(s) to help ensure academic success. Working together as a team, we can improve not only how well our students are performing individually, but how our school and district is performing as a whole. There is nothing more important to administrators and teachers at Talkeetna Elementary than ensuring that students are ready for the next step in their academic career. We look forward to partnering with you.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our School or District Report Card to the Public, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (907)733-9400.

 

Sincerely,

Drew Larrabee, Principal

Talkeetna Elementary School

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

W: (907)733-9402 C: (907)885-7321

GoGuardian Parent App

The GoGuardian Parent app is a mobile app designed to provide parents/guardians insight and control over their student's online activity when on school-managed devices and accounts.

The GoGuardian Parent app is a mobile app designed to provide parents/guardians insight and control over their student's online activity when on school-managed devices and accounts.

The GoGuardian Parent app provides you with an additional set of internet controls that you can set for out-of-school hours. GoGuardian Parent was created to help provide students with additional educational support and is a companion to the classroom engagement and internet filtering tools that our schools use.

To access the app, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Download the app
    1. Download via Apple Store
    2. Download via Google Play Store
  2. After the app is successfully downloaded and installed, open it up and enter the email address registered with the school. Note: If you forgot your registered email address, please reach out to your child's school.  If the email you used at registration does not work, please contact the MSBSD Callcenter at (907) 761-HELP
  3. Login/Check Email: Check your email on your phone for a link to log in to the app. Tap the "Verify your email", and it will take you straight to the app. Note: If you don't have access to your email through the device you used to log in, tap on "Login with verification code", and copy and paste the verification code from the email into the app.
MSBSD Hiring Special Ed Assistants & Tutor Advisors!

MSBSD is looking to hire Special Education Assistants and Tutor Advisors at several school sites across the district! 

MSBSD is looking to hire Special Education Assistants and Tutor Advisors at several school sites across the district!  Paraprofessionals play an essential role at our schools.  Under the supervision of a certified teacher, a paraprofessional supports schools in meeting the educational, behavioral, and socio-emotional needs of students.

Interested in applying?  Head to https://www.matsuk12.us/jobs

STOPiT Anonymous Reporting

To help keep our schools safe, we encourage you to use STOPiT, MSBSD’s anonymous reporting tool.

To help keep our schools safe, we encourage you to use STOPiT, MSBSD’s anonymous reporting tool.

Here’s how STOPiT can help:

  • Students: Report bullying, harassment, alcohol or drug use, depression, campus violence, and more.
  • Community Members: Report individuals who may be a danger to themselves or others, or involved in unlawful activity.
  • Employees: Report safety, misconduct, or compliance concerns.

How to Report:

  • For urgent threats, call 9-1-1.
  • Use STOPiT for anonymous reports.

Thank you for helping us keep our schools secure!

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TKE Community Schools Program SY24/25 

Soccer 3rd-5th Grade

 

Event Location:  TKE Gym, Rink, and Field (if available)
Gear: PE type breathable clothing, gym appropriate shoes, water bottle

Coaches: Romy Byrd & Kelsey Wakefield 
Practice Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Begin Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
End Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
 

**The number of participants will be capped at 25 athletes.**

 

Description:

Students will get a chance to learn how fun soccer (futbol) really is!  Soccer is the world's most popular team sport that focuses on many locomotor and non-locomotor movements along with communication/team building skills. Fundamentals that will be worked on include dribbling, passing, footwork, shooting, and game rules.  Student athletes will get a higher understanding of conditioning, team building, and competition.  At this time we will only be practicing and scrimmaging with TKE students.  There have been NO scrimmages or games scheduled with other schools.  We will have fun, challenging practices that will lead to a better understanding of soccer.   


- Coach Romy & Coach Kelsey

Read More about TKE CS Soccer 3rd-5th Grade
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Click here to register!

 

TKE Community Schools Program SY24/25 

Soccer 3rd-5th Grade

 

Event Location:  TKE Gym, Rink, and Field (if available)
Gear: PE type breathable clothing, gym appropriate shoes, water bottle

Coaches: Romy Byrd & Kelsey Wakefield 
Practice Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Begin Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
End Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
 

**The number of participants will be capped at 25 athletes.**

 

Description:

Students will get a chance to learn how fun soccer (futbol) really is!  Soccer is the world's most popular team sport that focuses on many locomotor and non-locomotor movements along with communication/team building skills. Fundamentals that will be worked on include dribbling, passing, footwork, shooting, and game rules.  Student athletes will get a higher understanding of conditioning, team building, and competition.  At this time we will only be practicing and scrimmaging with TKE students.  There have been NO scrimmages or games scheduled with other schools.  We will have fun, challenging practices that will lead to a better understanding of soccer.   


- Coach Romy & Coach Kelsey

Read More about TKE CS Soccer 3rd-5th Grade
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Click link to register: https://forms.gle/robxBdmsYQQujrAv9

 

 

Event Location:  TKE Gymnasium

Day of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Begin Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024

 

 

 

 

End Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025

 

 

 

 

Program Dates: Open Gym Time will be offered on an on-going, regular, drop-in basis throughout the school year, excepting school holidays, closures, etc. 

 

 

 

 

NO OPEN GYM ON: October 31st, November 28th, December 12th, March 13th

 

 

 

 

Action Required: Complete the registration to sign up. A separate, paper-copy of the release of liability form will be provided and must be completed prior to participation.

 

 

 

 

Description:

 

 

 

 

The Talkeetna Elementary gym and equipment will be open and available to all community members of all ages on a weekly basis throughout the school year, free of charge. Open Gym Time is flexible, lively, and fun! Activities will be offered based on requests and general consensus of those in attendance each night.

 

 

 

 

Please bring indoor shoes to wear in the gym; outdoor shoes and boots damage the gym floor. Barefeet or socks are acceptable, according to your comfort.

 

 

 

 

An adult responsible for the behavior, safety, and care of the participating child or children must be present while the child is present.

 

 

Read More about TKE CS: Open Gym - Community/Family
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Just show up and play pickleball! If you don't know how, come in and learn! We will rotate through games of four players at a time. Ping pong and other gym equipment is available while waiting for your rotation in pickleball.

Liability release forms will be provided and must be filled out and signed before participation.

Read More about TKE CS Pickleball & Ping Pong
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Click link to register: https://forms.gle/xhGmu3edDp12HeBH8

Event Location:  TKE Gymnasium
Day of the Week: Mondays
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Begin Date: Monday, October 7th, 2024

End Date: Monday, May 12th, 2025

Program Dates: Toddler Gym Time will be offered on an on-going, regular, drop-in basis throughout the school year, excepting school holidays, closures, etc. 

NO TODDLER GYM ON: January 20th, and March 10th

Action Required: Complete the registration to sign up. A separate, paper-copy of the release of liability form will be provided and must be completed prior to participation.

Description:

The Talkeetna Elementary gym and equipment will be open and available for children of toddler age to come and play on a weekly basis throughout the school year, free of charge. Toddler Gym Time is flexible, lively, fun, and filled with heart-warming, ear-piercing, rafter-echoing toddler giggles!

Children above toddler age are welcome to attend, with the understanding that activities and energy levels will be determined by the toddlers.

Please bring indoor shoes to wear in the gym; outdoor shoes and boots damage the gym floor. Barefeet or socks are acceptable as well, according to your comfort.

An adult responsible for the behavior, safety, and care of the participating child or children must be present while the child is present.

Read More about TKE CS: Toddler Gym Time
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Click here to register!

 

TKE Community Schools Program SY24/25 

Soccer 3rd-5th Grade

 

Event Location:  TKE Gym, Rink, and Field (if available)
Gear: PE type breathable clothing, gym appropriate shoes, water bottle

Coaches: Romy Byrd & Kelsey Wakefield 
Practice Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Begin Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
End Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
 

**The number of participants will be capped at 25 athletes.**

 

Description:

Students will get a chance to learn how fun soccer (futbol) really is!  Soccer is the world's most popular team sport that focuses on many locomotor and non-locomotor movements along with communication/team building skills. Fundamentals that will be worked on include dribbling, passing, footwork, shooting, and game rules.  Student athletes will get a higher understanding of conditioning, team building, and competition.  At this time we will only be practicing and scrimmaging with TKE students.  There have been NO scrimmages or games scheduled with other schools.  We will have fun, challenging practices that will lead to a better understanding of soccer.   


- Coach Romy & Coach Kelsey

Read More about TKE CS Soccer 3rd-5th Grade
-

Just show up and play pickleball! If you don't know how, come in and learn! We will rotate through games of four players at a time. Ping pong and other gym equipment is available while waiting for your rotation in pickleball.

Liability release forms will be provided and must be filled out and signed before participation.

Read More about TKE CS Pickleball & Ping Pong
-

Click here to register!

 

TKE Community Schools Program SY24/25 

Soccer 3rd-5th Grade

 

Event Location:  TKE Gym, Rink, and Field (if available)
Gear: PE type breathable clothing, gym appropriate shoes, water bottle

Coaches: Romy Byrd & Kelsey Wakefield 
Practice Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Begin Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
End Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
 

**The number of participants will be capped at 25 athletes.**

 

Description:

Students will get a chance to learn how fun soccer (futbol) really is!  Soccer is the world's most popular team sport that focuses on many locomotor and non-locomotor movements along with communication/team building skills. Fundamentals that will be worked on include dribbling, passing, footwork, shooting, and game rules.  Student athletes will get a higher understanding of conditioning, team building, and competition.  At this time we will only be practicing and scrimmaging with TKE students.  There have been NO scrimmages or games scheduled with other schools.  We will have fun, challenging practices that will lead to a better understanding of soccer.   


- Coach Romy & Coach Kelsey

Read More about TKE CS Soccer 3rd-5th Grade
-

Click here to register!

 

TKE Community Schools Program SY24/25 

Soccer 3rd-5th Grade

 

Event Location:  TKE Gym, Rink, and Field (if available)
Gear: PE type breathable clothing, gym appropriate shoes, water bottle

Coaches: Romy Byrd & Kelsey Wakefield 
Practice Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Begin Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
End Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
 

**The number of participants will be capped at 25 athletes.**

 

Description:

Students will get a chance to learn how fun soccer (futbol) really is!  Soccer is the world's most popular team sport that focuses on many locomotor and non-locomotor movements along with communication/team building skills. Fundamentals that will be worked on include dribbling, passing, footwork, shooting, and game rules.  Student athletes will get a higher understanding of conditioning, team building, and competition.  At this time we will only be practicing and scrimmaging with TKE students.  There have been NO scrimmages or games scheduled with other schools.  We will have fun, challenging practices that will lead to a better understanding of soccer.   


- Coach Romy & Coach Kelsey

Read More about TKE CS Soccer 3rd-5th Grade
-

Click link to register: https://forms.gle/robxBdmsYQQujrAv9

 

 

Event Location:  TKE Gymnasium

Day of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Begin Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024

 

 

 

 

End Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025

 

 

 

 

Program Dates: Open Gym Time will be offered on an on-going, regular, drop-in basis throughout the school year, excepting school holidays, closures, etc. 

 

 

 

 

NO OPEN GYM ON: October 31st, November 28th, December 12th, March 13th

 

 

 

 

Action Required: Complete the registration to sign up. A separate, paper-copy of the release of liability form will be provided and must be completed prior to participation.

 

 

 

 

Description:

 

 

 

 

The Talkeetna Elementary gym and equipment will be open and available to all community members of all ages on a weekly basis throughout the school year, free of charge. Open Gym Time is flexible, lively, and fun! Activities will be offered based on requests and general consensus of those in attendance each night.

 

 

 

 

Please bring indoor shoes to wear in the gym; outdoor shoes and boots damage the gym floor. Barefeet or socks are acceptable, according to your comfort.

 

 

 

 

An adult responsible for the behavior, safety, and care of the participating child or children must be present while the child is present.

 

 

Read More about TKE CS: Open Gym - Community/Family
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Dear Talkeetna Elementary Families,

As you are aware, our school has experienced eight snow days this year, and we must adjust our calendar to ensure that our students receive the required instructional time needed to support their learning. The following dates will now be regular school days when students are expected to attend:


  • February 10 (Previously a Parent-Teacher Conference day)

  • February 17 (Previously a Parent-Teacher Conference day)

  • March 7 (Previously a Teacher Work Day)

  • May 2 (Previously a Professional Learning Day)

  • May 21 (Previously a Scheduled Snow Day)

  • May 23 (Previously a Teacher Work Day)

Please note that this adjustment includes one additional student contact day at the end of the school year.

We understand that these changes may present challenges for some families, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and flexibility as we navigate this unusual school year. Our goal is to ensure that our students continue to receive the education they deserve while meeting the required instructional hours.

In addition to these changes, we recognize the importance of Parent-Teacher Conferences. To make up for the loss of our previously scheduled conferences, teachers will be contacting families to arrange phone conferences. We will prioritize Reads Act conversations for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students. Please look for an informational letter in your students homework folder next week. 

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to make the best of these adjustments. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school office.

Sincerely,
Drew Larrabee
Principal, Talkeetna Elementary School

 

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  • Empathy
  • Quality
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Collaboration

Our Schedule

School Start & Close

  • Monday: Drop-off @ 9:20 & school start @ 9:30
  • Tuesday-Friday: Drop-off @ 8:20 & school start @ 8:30
  • All Days: School ends at 3:05 

TKE Daily Schedule

Please try to call with any end of day transportation changes prior to 2:00

 

Our Vision & Mission

Mission & Beliefs

 

VISION: Talkeetna Elementary consistently provides a safe and nurturing learning environment where students and staff understand expectations and achieve goals toward individual success.

MISSION: Mat-Su Borough School District prepares all students for success.

 

Our Goals & Beliefs

Mission & Beliefs

  • GOALS: Improve student success, achievement, and performance.
  • Develop excellent educators and leaders.
  • Use innovative practices to improve the education system.
  • Include families and community members in the education of our students.
  • Promote safe and healthy environments for all.
  • BELIEFS
  • High Expectations for students and staff lead to high achievement.
  • Parent/family partnerships and timely communications are essential to student growth. 
  • We are student-centered.  Decisions are made based on what is best for students.
  • Differentiation within all classrooms will meet the needs of our students.

 

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