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% of Participation
Board = 100%
Families = 40%
Class Participation T/TH = 27%
M/W/F = 31%
Prekindergarten = 44%
Kindergarten = 56%
First Grade = 55%
Second Grade = 60%
Third Grade = 56%
Fourth Grade = 60%
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
Full Circle Farms
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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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Turn $5, $25, $100, or $250 into $778!
We are four weeks from the end of the GHA NOW! Annual Fund Drive for this year. While the Annual Fund campaign continues until the end of the school year, the success of the fall fund drive provides money for the current year's instructional program and plays a substantial roll in setting next year's budget, including determining the need to rely on more tuition dollars.
If you have not yet given to the Annual Fund, make a donation to GHA NOW! and help us get each class to 100% participation. $778 in Board matching funds are waiting for you! The only donation too small is the one not made at all.
Next Thursday, November 10th, parents will be in the parking lot to accept your GHA NOW! donations.
Look for them at drop off.
If there are family members you would like to receive a solicitation letter, please provide the office with names and addresses and we will send them a personalized letter.
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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Holiday Wreaths
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Support Gig Harbor Academy this holiday season! 
With the help of GHA Kindergarten parent Russell Scott, we are able to offer these beautifully made, fresh wreaths and garland at a competitive price, with all profits benefiting the school. Stop by the office to see one of these classic wreaths and for more information. 22" noble fir wreath adorned with Oregon pine cones and juniper and 10' cedar garland Look for order forms coming soon! |
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Animal Welfare
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 Welcome Kindergarten parent Julie Dugan to Colors this Friday along with her canine friend Jack! They will be announcing the Dugan Foundation's annual animal welfare program which operates from November thru January and is designed to gather things like food, blankets, toys, beds and other assorted items, all of which will be given to shelters and rescues, and programs assisting low-income pet owners.
GHA will help support this great cause from
Monday, November 7th - Tuesday, November 22nd
Please drop off your donations in the large donation barrels which will be located on campus for your convenience.
Also see the Community Connections section of this newsletter for information regarding the Dugan Foundation's Happy Howlidays Movie Event at the Grand Cinema Saturday, November 13th.
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Greenhouse Project
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Pilgrims in Prekindergarten
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This month, Prekindergarten is learning all about the first settlers and their trip to the New World. Miss Carolyn's comprehensive unit on the Mayflower, the Pilgrims and more gives the students a broad understanding of this upcoming festive holiday.
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Fourth Grade iPad Presentations
| The Fourth Grade trip to the Olympic Park Institute really made a lasting impression on the students. Since their return, they have been preparing their iPad Keynote presentation, which were presented Wednesday to an audience of parents and grandparents. Way to go Fourth Grade for combining your love of nature and technology!
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Safeway Tree Lighting
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Music Teacher Lynn Swanson presents us with the opportunity to perform at the new Safeway's holiday tree lighting ceremony! GHA students grades 1-5 are welcome to participate, please email Lynn if you plan to attend.
Saturday, December 10th 4:30-5:00 PM
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Fall Is In The Air
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It's time to welcome November! Our class is excited about all the wonderful activities November brings. This week we studied nutrition and how important it is to eat healthy, exercise and get lots of rest.
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Daylight Savings
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 Don't forget to turn those clocks back this Sunday, November 6th at 2:00 AM
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School Spirit!
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 Be sure to stop by the office for your FREE Gig Harbor Academy license plate frames.
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GHA In The Movies
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Click on the above image to check out our ad that plays before all movies at Galaxy Theater Gig Harbor!
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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.
After December 16th, all items will be donated to Goodwill.
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Pumpkin Carve
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Wow, what a night it was! Thank you to Mary Wotherspoon (and family!) and her SFN crew of volunteers for making this yet another memorable Pumpkin Carve night!
Click on the above image to watch a fun video of the night's events.
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Board Meeting
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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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Fundraising Meeting
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Tuesday, November 15th
9:00 AM
Come one, come all! Everyone is welcome to join us in the library for a meeting to discuss fundraising concepts for this year.
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Math Night
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Tuesday, November 15th
6:30 - 7:30 PM
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Popcorn Sales
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Thursday, November 17th
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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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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Imagination Station
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PlayCenter! Birthday Parties!
Premier enrichment center located in Port Orchard
Click on the above image to be directed to their website.
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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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Happy Howlidays
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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. Still looking for more family businesses to highlight, contact the office for more information. |
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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. 
