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% of Participation
Board = 100%
Families = 31%
Class Participation T/TH = 20%
M/W/F = 19%
Prekindergarten = 44%
Kindergarten = 44%
First Grade = 36%
Second Grade = 50%
Third Grade = 56%
Fourth Grade = 50%
Fifth Grade = 33%
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Gig Harbor Area Activity Links
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Family Businesses
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Please support the following businesses who support GHA
Molly Finnell Photography
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Tickles Hair Salon
Possum's Boutique
Java & Clay Cafe
Teaching Toys, Too
JUMP! Play Center
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Parent Resources
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iBlankie
Soundsfunmom.com Check out GHA's ad and article at the soundfunmom.com website.
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Annual Fund
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Thanks to everyone who has already donated to the Annual Fund. Through your generosity we have made significant progress toward meeting our budgeted goal, however we are still looking for 100% participation! Let's get those challenge grants from the Board, which has raised from $723.00 per class to $778.00 per class!
Ask yourself: "How much is GHA and our awesome teachers, wonderful friends and beautiful campus worth to me and my family?"
Is it worth $64? Give up your daily coffee fix for a month.
Is it worth a day's salary? Work a day for GHA.
Is it worth $1000 or more? Join the 60% of current donors who have contributed $1000 - $5000.
We know you value GHA not just as a school but as a community. Please help keep GHA strong. Make your pledge or donation to GHA NOW!
***Please note: A week ago we invited interested families to personalize and send letters to family members asking for donations to the annual fund. Based on some responses, we are going to delay sending letters ourselves until the end of next week. Again, please let us know if you have sent your own letter so we don't solicit anyone twice.
Presented by Annual Fund Co-Chairs Erik White (Kindergarten parent) and Roberta Polk (Pre-K and 4th Grade parent).
 
Give or Pledge to GHA NOW! today.
GIVE GIFT GROW
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Head of School Search
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Search Committee Update
The Search Committee met to review the application files of all candidates for Head of School on Thursday, October 20th. We had 40 applicants from a variety of backgrounds (private schools, public schools, nonprofit organizations and business).
Our applicant pool represented significant diversity of geography, ethnicity, and gender as follows:
60% from Washington, 40% out-of-state
57% male, 43% female
From this initial group we selected six applicants for semifinalist status who will interview with us in the first half of November. Our semifinalist group includes 3 men and 3 women; 3 are currently in western Washington and 3 are from out of state. We anticipate narrowing the pool to 2 or 3 finalists who will then come to campus in early December for a chance to meet with people throughout our school community (parents, students, faculty, and administrative staff). Any questions or comments about the search process can be directed to the search input email or to a search committee member.
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SFN Community Service - FISH Food Drive
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A huge thank you goes out to Fifth Grade and the SFN Community Service Committee for organizing last week's very successful Food Drive for FISH Gig Harbor. After a busy week of collecting non-perishable foods, toiletries and kids winter coats, Fifth Grade along with 2 representatives from each class (Kindergarten and above) delivered 478 donated items and 25 winter coats last Friday! FISH was thrilled with the amount of donations, which helped fill the shelves in preparation for the busy holiday season. Thank you to all who participated in this wonderful community service event!
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Race for a Soldier
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Thank you to everyone who came out to support Race for a Soldier on October 16. The inaugural race through the scenic streets of Gig Harbor raised awareness for a wonderful cause while promoting a sense of unity among a community filled with valiant members of our armed forces.  |
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School Spirit!
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 Be sure to stop by the office for your Gig Harbor Academy license plate frames.
Kindergarten parent Eric White will be installing them at Pumpkin Carve for your convenience!
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GHA In The Movies
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Check out our ad that plays before all movies at
Galaxy Theater Gig Harbor!
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Scholastic Book Fair
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Friday, October 21st -
Friday, October 28th
NOW OPEN!
Clifford The Big Red Dog arrived with a truckload of books for GHA! Thanks to the efforts of Maureen Brekke, GHA is currently hosting our fall Scholastic Book Fair in the library. Books and gifts for children of all ages will be available for purchase beginning Friday, October 21st and ending with Pumpkin Carve on the 28th. Thanks to those who stopped by the Fair during conferences!Click on the above image to visit the GHA Scholastic Book Fair homepage to learn more about this very important fundraiser that provides funds to purchase books for the library and classrooms.
New! Check out the new online portion of the fair. |
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Lost and Found
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Wondering whatever happened to that missing sweatshirt?? Chances are it's in the GHA Lost and Found! Please stop by the office to check for items that may belong to you.
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Full Circle Farms
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SIGN UP TODAY
GHA is proud to announce that we are now the newest pick up site for Full Circle Farms. Full Circle provides you with the highest quality organic fruits and vegetables every week or every other week (whatever your preference). A box of hand-selected produce in season and at the peak of flavor will be delivered to Gig Harbor Academy on Tuesdays for your convenience. New boxes are arriving every week! You can customize your box as often as you like and their are additional items such as milk, bread, and cheese to chose from.
Use the Promo Code: CHERRIES to receive $10.00 off your first order.
Look for a link to Full Circle Farms on the side bar of next week's newsletter. Click on the above logo to sign up now!
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Kindergarten Bat Studies
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Last Thursday, Kindergartners added to their schema about bat's physical characteristics, diet, habitat, and prey. Then they discussed nonfiction features with Usborne's book Bats, pointing out their new learnings. They also read a Weekly Reader Night Life about bats, found adjectives, nouns, and prepositions in 3 bat sentences, completed a bat maze, an easy bat word search, and attempted a challenging bat word search. The kids went batty for bats!
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Second Grade Marble Roller Coasters
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Second Grade is on a roll learning about force, inertia, motion and more. Using simple materials they are able to demonstrate the laws of motion by manipulating their "roller coasters" into varying lengths, height and shape. Be sure to stop by the second grade room on Pumpkin Carve night to see the coasters displayed and in action!
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Third Grade Invention Convention
|  Drip-free ice cream cones, bird proof boat covers, chocolate milk stirrers and more! Third Grade was filled with imagination and entrepreneurial ideas last week as they presented their very creative Invention Convention concepts. Taking an everyday problem and creating an out of this world solution was the task at hand. The students outlined their ideas in a variety of creative ways and presented to the class and parents last Friday. The projects are on display in the quad building hallway, stop by to see these great inventions!
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Pumpkin Carve
|  Friday, October 28th 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Remember to bring your cleaned out pumpkin, carving tools and candle. Pre-ordered pizzas will be distributed to the classrooms.
Don't forget to visit the main building for face painting, snack sale (cash only, no snack sale cards) and the book fair! |
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November SFN Meeting
| Wednesday, November 2nd 9:05 AM in the library
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Popcorn Sales
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Thursday, November 3rd
After School
Enjoy an after school treat of popcorn and lemonade provided by the kindergarten class for only $1! Proceeds from their popcorn sales help support GHA.
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Board Meeting
| Tuesday, November 8th
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SFN Snack Sale Hosted By Second Grade
| Thursday, November 10th
For $1.00 you can purchase yummy treats provided Snack Sale by  the second grade class. Proceeds go to support GHA! Snack sale is available during lunch for Prekindergarten through 5th grade and after school. You may send a dollar to school with your child or buy a $20.00 snack card that can be used towards purchases.
Click on the above image to fill out a snack card form. Please email form to the office. |
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No School - Veteran's Day
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Friday, November 11th
 No school in honor of Veteran's Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
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Math Night
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Tuesday, November 15th
6:30 - 7:30 PM
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SFN Family Fun Night - Bowling At Chalet Bowl
| Friday, November 18th 
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Come join us for a fun evening of cosmic bowling at Chalet Bowl in Tacoma. This SFN sponsored event is open to all GHA Families. Bumpers are up so that even preschoolers can enjoy an evening of knocking pins down. $10.00 a person pays for bowling and shoes. Invite your friends and neighbors. We look forward to seeing you there.
Click on the Chalet Bowl logo to be directed to their website. |
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Mark Your Calendars
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GHA Winter Concert
Thursday, December 15th
6:30 PM at Gig Harbor High School
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Cross Marketing
Please support these businesses that support GHA
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Halloween Tees
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Not sure what to wear this Halloween? No time to put a costume together? Harbor Graphics has got you covered! Starting Wednesday Oct 26th they will print one of these shirts just for you, right before your eyes! Simply stop in during business hours and pick out a size, all for just a $5 donation to cover costs! Limited stock in sizes Youth XS to Adult XL. Hurry in while supplies last, and be sure to tell them Gig Harbor Academy sent you!
Harbor Graphics 1617 Stone Dr NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335 253.858.7909 |
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Nasa Gymnastics
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North American Sports Academy The #1 reason young people become involved in gymnastics?
Gymnastics is FUN! 
Gymnastics is also the foundation for virtually every sport that currently exists. Coordination, body awareness, total body physical strength and flexibility development while learning how to accomplish goals in a step by step process, is what makes gymnastics continue to be one of the most popular sports in the world.
NASA Gymnastics
2905 Jahn Ave NW # 11
Gig Harbor, WA. USA 98335
253 851 7061
Click on above image for more information.
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JUMP!
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JUMP! was started by Gig Harbor locals and parents who wanted to bring a great indoor fun center to the community, where their guests get to feel special and parents (finally!) get to have as much fun at the party as their kids. Click on the above logo to be directed to their website. |
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Flash Mob With 5678 Dance Studios
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THRILLER
Uptown Gig Harbor October 29th, 5pm Rehearsal 3 PM at 5678 Dance Studios
All are welcome! Come dance with us!
Click on the above image for more information about 5678 Dance
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Paradise Theater Haunted House
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11th Annual Haunted House in Gig Harbor!
Sponsored by: The Inn at Gig Harbor, Edman & Company, KGHP FM, Spirit Halloween, and Papa John's Pizza.
Take a guided tour through the "Theater of Lost Souls!!" Sir Archibald and the spirits of HORROR Celebrities will rise to scare the living!
Paradise Studios is HAUNTED! We will guide you through the inside of the Haunted House. The outside is UNGUIDED and you must find your way out! Beware of many dangers... on of the many new features is WEREWOLF FOREST. More than 20 scenes with indoor and outdoor areas. Better than ever this year! More BOO for your buck!
9911 Burnham Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
For more information including days and hours of operation please click on the above logo image.
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Upward Basketball
|  Basketball and Cheer for Grades K-6th! Kids have the opportunity to develop sport and life skills in a fun, positive and encouraging environment. Come join the fun. Sign up by November 1st.
for Upward Registration Form.
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Support The GHA Community
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Family Businesses
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Click Here to go to the Family Business Web Page which is up and running, but still under construction. Kaukiki Farm - World Quality, Raised Locally, Naturally! Kaukiki Farm is a local, family farm dedicated to the production of healthy, naturally raised livestock that you can place in your pastures or on your dinner table with trust. We raise our animals on plenty of fresh grass, hay, and sunshine with minimal grain. This produces flavorsome cuts of meat that are tender & tasty but not laden with fat. Our animals grow at their own natural pace, on a daily diet free of growth hormones and antibiotics. It does take longer to produce animals this way, but we feel the taste is worth the wait! We are now taking orders for Angus Beef, luscious lamb, and pasture paradise pork for November and December delivery.
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School
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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
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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
Kim Dickens & Cristina McDougall
Adminstrative Assistants
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Follow Us On Facebook
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Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Updates on fun activities, reminders on important dates, and more.
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Join us for a fun-filled evening for the entire school, all about math! Hosted by GHA Faculty & Staff, kids will be able to explore the many concepts of math at their own level with hands-on engaging activities. This will be a don't miss evening for all preschoolers through fifth graders and their parents. 
