Covid-19 Information

The MSBSD school closure has been extended through Friday, May 1st.  Schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday, May 4th.

The health and safety of our students, teachers, staff, and Larson family members is our top priority. The MSBSD has created a website specifically designed to house the most updated information regarding the virus.  Please visit the website below for up to dateinformation and important resource guides.

www.matsuk12.us/coronavirus

Please Click Here for the Coronavirus Letter from Principal Murphy 

All MSBSD buildings are closed to the public through May 1st. If you need to access the building or staff, please call the Larson Front Office at 907-352-2300 or call the MSBSD Administration Building at 907-746-9200 to make an appointment.

*** GCI Internet Users need to use the following code:  GCIGIVES2020

Hannah's Corner

Hello Larson Families!  My name is Hannah.  I belong to school psychologist, Susan Giblin Ed. S NCSP. Miss Sue visits Larson Elementary a lot!  I've had the opportunity to spend lots of time with the students at this great school.  I am here to help us get through the COVID-19 situtation.  I know it is an uneasy time for many of us.  I will be making videos to share with you that will help you through this tough time.  ENJOY!

• Click Here for Hannah Video I 
• Click Here for Hannah Video II
• Click Here for How to Create a Schedule (PDF version)
• Click here for a Home Learning Schedule (PDF version)

The Can Food Drive Challenge was a HUGE Success!

The PTA donated over 4,000lbs of food to the food bank on Friday, February 7th! Thank you to all our generous families for your support of this fun competition. Here are the results:

1st- Larson with 2,418 items
2nd- Tanaina with 1,983 items
3rd- Shaw with 1,008 items

Simply INCREDIBLE!!! Congrats to all 3 schools and we look forward to next year!!

A big shout out to our school classroom winners:

Mrs. Spindler's class came in first place with 392 cans collected.

Mrs. Chamblee's class came in second with 353 cans collected.

Flag Retirement Ceremony

Thank you to our Larson dads, Reed Vukelic and Brett Nye for honorably retiring our torn and tattered American flag. We are proud to be flying our new one! 

Native Youth Olympics District Meet

NYO Athletes took part in the NYO District Meet at Houston JR/SR High on Friday, January 31st (5th and 6th Grade Events) and Saturday, February 1st (1st-4th Grade Events). 

Larson’s Junior Native Youth Olympics team collected 14 medals at the district meet Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, four of them gold medals.

   Mylz Mongeau won the one-foot high kick and also placed third in the scissors broad jump.
   Wyatt Lund grabbed gold in the Eskimo stick pull, Olivia Fuller was the arm pull champion and gold in the seal hop went to Conner Belliston.
   Silver medals went to Callan Knutsen in the Alaska high kick, Carl VanBlarcom in the two-foot high kick and Rylynn Armstrong, also in the two-foot high kick.
   Bronze medalists included John Bennis in the Alaska high kick, Layken Wright in the Eskimo stick pull, Karli Lane in the wrist carry, Easton Cook and Macie Hatfield in the two-foot high jump and Zane Armstrong in the seal hop.
   The state JYNO meet begins Friday, Feb. 14 UAA’s Wells Fargo Sports Complex.

NYO Events 

• Eskimo Stick Pull 
• Two Foot High Kick (Boys)  
• Two Foot High Kick (Girls) 
• One Foot High Kick (Girls) 
• Seal Hop 
• Arm Pull 
• Kneel Jump
• Wrist Carry

 Please click here for the 2020 State Meet Schedule

We would like to thank Mr. Foster for working so closely with the NYO athletes to perfect the events.

Please contact Hank Foster, the Physical Education teacher for more details.

Click here to email Hank Foster

2020 Geography Bee

Larson Elementary had a Geography Bee on January 23rd.  

First place winner was Ian N.; second place winner was Keith Hales.; and third place winner was Dylan Mead. 

Way to go, Eagles!

Thank United Way, Project Thrive!

Project Thrive grant money is helping our Larson students build independence and personal health and wellness.  The grant is helping to support family education and skill building outside of the school setting.  Students are learning to thrive in an environment that suppports healthy choices. Thank you, Project Thrive!

Thanks to THRIVE, students got to enjoy the Ikidarod!

Hear it? DO IT!

The safety of our students is our number one priority. Please review the Hear it? DO IT! flyer. We want all parents, teachers and staff members to be familiar with the latest safety terminology. As always, feel free to call the office at 907-352-2300 with any questions.

Please Click Here for the Hear It? DO IT! Flyer

Eagle Decals are available for 3.00 each or 2 for $5.00.  Stop by the front office or email larsonelepta@gmail.com to get yours today!

The Larson PTA has Birthday Bags avaiable.  Birthday bags are $3.00 and will be delivered directly to your student's classroom on their spacial day!  Stop by the office to order or email larsonelepta@gmail.com today!

Popcorn Friday Information

Fifty cents gets you a bag of this delicious treat!  All proceeds benefit the sponsoring classroom teacher.

School Store

The Larson School Store is open on Tuesdays during your student's lunch time!  . There are fun items for sale ranging from 25 cents to a dollar.....  Pencils, pens, toys, slime, fun erasers & more!