Jeff Funk (5th grade teacher) was able to secure a mini-grant from the NOAA B-WET to support a half-day trip aboard the Indigo, a 50 year old tug boat that is docked in Oak Harbor, for the 3rd through 5th grade students. On Monday, February 7th they will be picked up in Gig Harbor for a trip around the Puget Sound on the historic Indigo tugboat. During their voyage the students will do water sampling and learn about navigation and early Puget Sound history. We are thrilled for this opportunity to participate in this meaningful watershed education experience. Bon Voyage!

Click on the above image to learn more about the

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Watershed Education Grant (B-WET)

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Thank you to all who attended the Open House Baby Shower held for Sheila Walther and Lynn Swanson on Friday, January 7th.  It was great to see some past and current families come to celebrate our two teachers during this very exciting time in their lives. Sheila was missed, but we were all very thankful that both her and baby were resting well in the hospital.  We were thrilled that Lynn was able to join us for snacks, delicious cake, coffee, and gift giving festivities.  We will keep you informed when her little bundle of joy finally arrives!  A big thank you to SFN for throwing this shindig, for Cristina McDougall for organizing it, and Mary Wotherspoon for the beautiful cake that she baked and decorated herself!

 A gentle reminder....

Drop Off:

Please no parking in carpool lanes. If you need to go inside one of the buildings, please park in gravel area and walk in. 

Stay in your car - Staff will help child out of car.

Pick Up

Please pull as far forward as possible in the carpool lanes. Congestion is caused if cars are parked in front of the 4th & 5th grade building at the end of the day.  

...Thank you!

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Pizza order forms are due back to the office with payment by Friday, January 21. If you have misplaced your order form, click on the link below to print a new one.

Pizza Order Form

Hot Lunch order forms are due back to the office with payment by Friday, January 21. We have added vegetarian options for all of the lunches. If you have misplaced your order form, click on the link below to print a new one.    

Hot Lunch Order Form 

Auction Basket of the Week is............

 

Check out our e-newsletter or the binder at the front desk for the entire basket wish list and what items have been donated to date!  We are featuring over 50 baskets that we hope to fill with wonderful items either donated from parents or businesses in the area.  We are also looking for families who are willing to take whole baskets on.  Would you be a prince and donate your own pre-loaded basket?

Thank you in advance for your participation. 

Prekindergarteners want you to see their coconut tree! Each child in the classroom has a coconut on the tree with their name on it. To get a star placed on their coconut they must finish their "Numbers for Me" paper by tracing and writing the numbers 1 to 10 on the front and then flipping over the paper writing the numbers again 1 to 10 with no mistakes or reversed numbers. By the end of the school year these prekindergarteners will be writing their numbers to 30 and beyond! Way to go kids! 

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This week the kindergarten class is studying the human body. This unit consists of learning the purpose of all organs and studying the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and digestive systems. Math, science, and language are all integrated within this topic.During this unit, the students traced their bodies on a piece of white paper, and then cut them out so that they had a full body cut out of themselves. Next, they placed paper organs and skeleton parts in the appropriate places. For math, the kids had to calculate and then measure the length of what a child's intestine would be.....the paper intestine measured approximately 15 feet!  How does all that fit into such tiny bodies?!?

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Friday, January 14th

5:30 PM

Gig Harbor Academy

Monday, January 17th - MLK Jr. Day

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Thursday, January 20th

Hosted by SFN

For $1.00 you can purchase yummy treats provided by School Family Network of Gig Harbor Academy.  

Saturday, January 22nd

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gig Harbor Academy Campus

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Thursday, January 27th - After School

GHA is looking to plan another fun-filled exciting summer program and would like your help in developing the schedule.  

Saturday, January 15th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 

Nasa Gymnastics

2905 Jahn Ave NW #11 Gig Harbor, WA  98335

Motion Evolution is a complete wellness and fitness program, designed to help kids build a healthy lifestyle at a young age. This program integrates physical literacy, nutritional education, and brain-body science and play, making it a complete wellness package.

On Saturday, January 15th from 2:30-3:30 PM there will be a Fit for Free Event kicking off the Motion Evolution program with cardiovascular exercise, strength training, a fun interactive nutrition workshop, games promoting teamwork, and building strength while focusing on personal bests.  This event is free for all children ages 6 to 13 who bring their favorite fruit or vegetable (parents must accompany children). 

Sunday, January 30th

3:00 PM 

Peninsula High School Auditorium

Peninsula Youth Orchestra is hosting a free concert on Sunday, January 30th at 3:00 PM in the Peninsula High School Auditorium. A reception will follow the performance.

PYO also announced their mid-season registration beginning January 15 for seasoned youth players (with at least 1+ years experience).