 Goal = $50,000Total to Date = $41,043
% of Participation Board = 86% Families = 52% Staff = 82% Class Participation T/TH AM = 47% T/TH PM = 29% M/W/F = 58% Prekindergarten = 53% Kindergarten = 50% First = 50% Second = 70% Third = 80% Fourth = 46% Fifth = 75%
Class Captains T/TH Preschool
Kristin West
M/W/F Preschool
Jodie Ehler
Elizabeth Gray
Prekindergarten
Kristin West
Kindergarten
Jessica Akins
First Grade
Helen Javid
Jodie Ehler
Second Grade
John Hagmann
Mary Wotherspoon
Third Grade John Golden
Fourth Grade Helen Javid Fifth Grade John Golden |
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 Summer Camp 2011 - Class Highlight: SPORTS | |
Run for Fun - Coach Abbie Bushley
June 27-30
Learn the techniques of running and overall physical fitness with GHA's Cross Country coach, Abbie Bushley. Coach Abbie will take you through stretching & calisthenics, followed by a run through our beautiful surrounding neighborhood. Post-workout stretches and team building round out these healthy mornings!
Soccer - Coach Jenny Buys
What better way to burn off some energy and learn some serious soccer skills in the process? Local soccer coach, GHA Parent & Teacher, Jenny Buys, will lead a 3-day soccer camp for grades 1-3 boys & girls, intense training skills and tournament play for grades 4-6 boys, and an all-girls drills training and tournament-style play during different weeks of the GHA summer camp. Sign up today!
Soccer Skills I [Grades 1-3 Boys & Girls] June 28-30
Soccer Skills II [Grades 4-6 Boys] July 5-7
Soccer Skills III [Grades 4-6 Girls] July 12-14
Summer Program Catalogue
Registration and Lunch Forms
Waiver Form
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Summer Camp Bonus! Early drop-off/Late pick-up | |
 Accommodating Busy Families for Summer
GHA Summer Camp is happy to offer early drop-off and late pick-up to all families for an easy going summer of fun. You can choose to drop your child off early in the morning (8:30 AM) for sessions beginning at 9 AM, or in the afternoon (12 noon) for sessions beginning at 12:30 PM. The cost to you is only $5 per drop-off/pick-up. You may also choose late pick up (12:30 PM or 4:00 PM) to make the most of your busy schedule.
See the story above to download all summer camp registration forms and secure your spot in our exciting summer camp programs.
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From The Sandbox | |
In the spirit of "Kids Say the Darndest Things", I would like to share a cute interaction I had with a T/TH Preschooler last week.
Child: "Ms. Niki," the little girl says as she stared at a half-eaten  bag of little cheesy rabbit snacks.
Me: "Yes," I answer.
Child: "I don't like these cheesy rabbits."
Me: "Why is that?"
Child: "Because they have organic in them!" |
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Cents For Sudan Update | |
 PowerPoint Shows How Other Students Can Get Involved
Jok Nhial of the Liliir Education Project was very impressed with the second grade class at Gig Harbor Academy for how much they knew and cared about Sudan when he visited in January.
As a thank you, he created a short PowerPoint of what the GHA students did and is using it as a model for other schools to follow, while also advertising GHA!
The Liliir Education Project is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help promote and enhance literacy and education in war-torn Southern Sudan.
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Submit Student Entry Form For Poster Contest | |
GHA could win $500 through contest
Mrs. Johnson, our P.E. teacher, has been working with all GHA students to create poster entries into the Safety Awareness Poster Contest sponsored by Gig Harbor Fire & Rescue.
The school with the highest percentage of entries will win $500 for safety-related equipment. Since GHA is small, we have a really good chance of winning. All we ask is that parents please print out the entry form, sign it and return it to school so that all student entries can be submitted before the deadline. Click here to print the entry form.
Entry forms due back to school by Monday, March 28!
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Stanford University Program for Gifted Youth | |
GHA Students can get involved with Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment to the Stanford University Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) courses are available to students who do not have access to them at school. Students can take the K-7 Mathematics and Language Arts and Writing courses, with the option of adding Beginning Algebra. Course descriptions and an overview of how EPGY courses work, can be found here.
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Fund-An-Item | GHA Technology Vision | |
An exciting new vision for the use of technology at GHA has been developed by the Technology Committee made up of parents, teachers and faculty. The vision was presented at the auction and funding for the project was started with Fund-an-Item at the  auction. Click on the YouTube icon to see the GHA Technology Vision.
The money raised for the Technology Vision at the auction was a great start, if you would like to contribute, please contact Paul Hoover.
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Didn't Make It To The Auction?
Items Still Up For Bid | |
 A few items didn't get bid on at the auction last Saturday, now here's your chance to win!
We will accept all bid offers until 4 PM on Monday, March 28th. Interested bidders can email Leigh Ann with the bid amount and item number.
#144: Action Dance Studio Gift Certificate toward classes at the Tacoma studio, a ballet inspired picture frame and "Rainbow Magic" a fairy ballet book. VALUE: $117
#166: History Nut/Museum Buff Package - 4 Admission tickets to Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 4 Admission tickets to the Washington State History Museum. VALUE: $56
#171: Get Fit! One month membership including joining fee at Curves in Gig Harbor & lavender Epsom salts to soak all your sore muscles. VALUE: $86
#184: In-studio portrait session with an 11 x 17 print from Darel Roa Photography. VALUE: $150
#203: Handcrafted, intarsia wood rosebud from Birdsnest Gallery. Come see it displayed in the office! VALUE: $35
#209: Annual Membership to Tacoma Art Place. A non-profit art center that provides access to art equipment and training that allow people to explore their creativity without a huge investment.
VALUE: $100
LIVE TREES!
Buy trees to "spruce" up your own back yard OR help GHA by donating the trees back to the school and they will be a part of our Arbor Day celebration. These trees have a set price of $100.00 per grouping.
#800: 2 Large Fir Trees for $100
#801: 2 Large Fir Trees for $100
#809: 5 Small Fir Trees for $100
#810: 5 Small Fir Trees for $100
#811: 5 Small Fir Trees for $100
#812: 5 Small Fir Trees for $100
#813: 5 Small Fir Trees for $100
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Spots Left For Little & Big Kids Night Out | |
12 Spots Open for Big Kids Night @ GHA
23 Spots Open for Little Kids Night @ Jump!
 Spots are quickly filling for Big & Little Kids night in May. For $40, Kindergarten through 5th Grade students will enjoy a PJ & Movie night at the Gig Harbor Academy Campus on Friday, May 6th from 6 PM to 9 PM.
$30 will get you a spot at Little
Kids night at Jump! in Gig Harbor. Preschool & Prekindergarten students will get to explore and have fun at Jump!, and eat pizza on Wednesday, May 4th from 5 PM to 7 PM.
Come to the front office to secure a spot today!
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Decorative Tree Centerpieces For Sale | |
 By popular demand, Gig Harbor Academy is offering the trees used as auction centerpieces for sale. These trees can be decorated seasonally at home, used as a display for jewelry or other small items, or just enjoyed as a unique tablescape. Each tree is $50, payable at the front desk. There are a few trees on display in the library and 4 more offsite available for purchase. Please contact Tamara Rosenbloom (253-278-5401) for more detail and to select your tree!
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Albert Einstein Visits First Grade | |
 Albert Einstein made a special visit to the First Grade class this week to review geometry concepts. First grade students used geometric shapes to create a picture. Students created houses, trees, and even a locomotive from the shapes they were given.
Einstein also visited to introduce biographies to the first grade students to get them excited about Biography Night, scheduled April 7th.
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Third Grade Celebrates 65,000 Minutes Of Reading | |
Below, Mrs. Perry's 3rd Grade class is pictured celebrating their reading accomplishment of over 65,000 independent reading minutes outside of school time--that's more than 45 days!!
Independent reading minutes are documented and signed by parents and then reported to Mrs. Perry.
Students were allowed to wear pajamas or comfy clothes and spend a good portion of the day READING their favorite books.
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Popcorn Sale | |
 Thursday ~ March 31
Proceeds of the popcorn sale go to support GHA!
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Snack Sale | |
Thursday ~ April 7
For $1.00 you can purchase yummy treats provided by the 1st grade students of Gig Harbor Academy. Proceeds go to support GHA!
Click the image to download Snack Sale Schedule & Punch Card Purchasing Form.
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GHA Student Art Show | |
 Friday, April 15th
Fox Alliance Church
3:30 - 7:00 PM
Please save the date for our student art show at Fox Alliance Church where students' artwork will be displayed in a gallery environment.
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Spring Break | |
 April 25th - 29th
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Cinco de Mayo Events | |
 Friday, May 6th 12:30-3:00 PM
Global Hispanic Festival
Senora Agee & Senora Wider proudly presents a day to celebrate Spanish language and Latin culture throughout the world. Special music by GHA students, and a salsa dance by our fourth and fifth graders. All GHA friends and family are welcome to attend!
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Special Friends Day & Music Show | |
 Tuesday, May 17th
Special Friends Day is a fun-filled day for grandparents and other friends and family to learn about your child's education and enrichment at Gig Harbor Academy.
Music Show 6:30 PM
More details to follow
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GHA Night At Tacoma Rainiers | |
Saturday, May 21st
7:05 PM
Save-the-date for Gig Harbor Academy night with the Tacoma Rainiers. Game starts at 7:05 PM.
Tacoma Rainiers vs. Memphis Redbirds
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Arbor Day Celebration | |
 Saturday, April 16th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Celebrate Arbor Day at the Gig Harbor Civic Center on April 16. The day will be filled with fun family crafts & activities, refreshments, raffle drawings, a tree planting and environmental booths. Free admission & trees for all attendees! |
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Support the Y and Help Market GHA | |
 By donating to the YMCA Strong Kids campaign you can help GHA! If you donate to the YMCA Strong Kids campaign you can write what group or school you are with.
If GHA friends and families donate $1,000 to the YMCA Strong Kids campaign, they will hang a banner with our school name on it! This is a win-win for the YMCA and GHA, but hurry, the campaign is ending soon and the Y needs your support to continue their youth programs. Campaign ends today Thursday, March 24th at closing time of the Y.
Click on the YMCA logo to be taken directly to their website.
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Vote For GHA In South Sound Magazine's Best Of Edition | |
It's that time of year again to vote for the "Best of South Sound" for the summer edition of South Sound Magazine.
In years past, Gig Harbor Academy, Our School Childcare and our very own teachers like Mrs. Perry have been voted "Best of South Sound".
Click on the image above to go directly to the ballot & look for the following categories:
· Best Private School
· Best Daycare
· Best Teacher
Make sure you vote for at least 10 categories in order for your vote to count.
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Earn $$ For GHA While Shopping On Mamapedia | |
 Sign up for Sweet Deals through Mamapedia.com and earn money for GHA! Mamapedia.com is a website for mothers and families and offers "Sweet Deals" a program similar to Groupon(TM).
What's different with Sweet Deals is that when you sign up, you can choose a school to support. With every purchase you make, Mamapedia will donate 5% of your purchase through their Sweet Deals program to Gig Harbor Academy.
Thank you to Kimberly Muska for letting us know about this great opportunity.
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Summer Golf Lessons | |
Becky Fossum Golf @ Canterwood
- Private & Group Lessons
- Playing Lessons
- Junior Lessons
- Junior Golf Camp
- Golf 101
Click on the image above to go directly to Becky's website.
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School | |
6820 32nd St. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Phone: 253-265-2150
Fax: 253-265-8124
Childcare: 253-265-8773
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Administration | |
Each name is a link to that person's email.
Bruce Shoup
Head of School
Paul Hoover
Business Officer
Niki Vanderford
Director of Admissions & Marketing
Leigh Ann Myhre
Adminstrative Assistant |
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