Congratulations to Lynn Swanson (Music Specialist) and husband Eric on the birth of their third child (and first baby girl!) on Tuesday, January 18 at 1:05 PM.

Allegra Lynn Swanson came into the world weighing 8 lbs 7 oz. Both mom and baby are healthy and happy.   

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Saturday, January 22nd

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gig Harbor Academy Campus

Please help us by telling your Friends - Family - Neighbors about Saturday's Open House from 1-3 PM!

Click to print an Open House Flyer.

Current and new families are welcome to attend this event where you can meet teachers, students, parents, and alumni.  

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For the second week in a row there is no change in progress toward the goal for the GHA Now! Annual Fund. The goals of 100% participation (Board, Families and Staff) and $50,000 are just within our reach. Can you help?

You still have time to donate to the GHA Now! Annual Fund Campaign, please consider donating today.

Whether you are a full-paying-tuition family or a family receiving financial aid please consider a gift that is comfortable for your family. Any donation is received with great enthusiasm from all of us here on staff and the GHA Annual Fund Committee.   

Also! Will you work one day for GHA? Consider donating one day's income to the GHA NOW! Annual Fund Campaign.

Thank you to all who have already given and thank you in advance for your generosity and participation.

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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............

If you would like to donate something for this basket or have a connection to a business that items could be procured from, please let Marci Hardy or Niki Vanderford know. You can drop your auction donation off at the front desk, fill out a procurement form, and record your donation in the binder so we avoid duplications! 

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. 

GHA needs your help with the Annual Auction Gala on March 19th. Here is a small list of things we need help with:

• Special projects to prepare for the event
• Set-up & Tear-down at the event
• Runners

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Local author, Catherine Markl, or Cee Cee as she is more affectionately known, visited with 3rd Grade and Kindergarten on Wednesday. Catherine has written and illustrated five books based on her character, Sherman the Sheep. You can learn more about Cee Cee and her Sherman series by clicking here. 

Cee Cee's visit is especially important to the Third Grade students who are currently learning about mysteries and detective stories and will be writing their own mystery stories and will publish a hard-covered book of their own.  

Kindergarten students enjoyed Cee Cee's interactive storytelling and Sherman's adventures during her visit as many of her stories are geared for a younger audience.   

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Preschool students enjoyed a "Teddy Bear's Picnic" this week. Students brought their favorite stuffed animal to class and shared their entire day with their animals. 

The children built and decorated bear caves for their animals and made butter and honey sandwiches for their picnic. They even learned how to make real butter by shaking jars of heavy cream! 

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Thursday, January 27th - After School

Wednesday, February 2nd - Library

The School Family Network (SFN) is an informal, yet energetic group of parents who meet once a month to organize numerous school-wide events. With the intent of supporting and enhancing GHA through communication and commitment, SFN hosts family fun events such as bowling nights, the annual pumpkin carve, weekly hot lunch, teacher appreciation activities, as well as the bi-monthly snack sales. In addition, SFN reaches outside of the Academy with varying community service projects throughout the year. All parents are welcome to attend.  

Thursday, February 3rd

Hosted by 5th Grade

For $1.00 you can purchase yummy treats provided by the 5th Grade of Gig Harbor Academy. Proceeds go to support GHA! 

Click the image above to download the Snack Sale Schedule

and Punch Card Purchasing Form.

February 21st-25th

President's Day Break

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

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).  
 

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 

6:30 - 7:45 PM 

Discovery Village

4835 Borgen Blvd #1, Gig Harbor 98332 

Jeannine McCurrie, GHA Parent, Speaker and Author of My Plan B Handbook  will be speaking at Discovery Village during the "My Life, My Plan" workshop on Tuesday, February 8 at 6:30 PM.

Hosted by Thrivent Financial the workshop will help you learn how to protect what you value most, reduce your worry over the unexpected and develop a solid financial strategy.

RSVP required by

February 3, 2011 to 

(253) 851-6161

The first 20 households will receive a free copy of Jeannine's book My Plan B Handbook. Free childcare for the first 30 children!