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% of Participation
Board = 100%
Families = 80%
Class Participation T/TH = 53%
M/W/F = 63%
Prekindergarten = 89%
Kindergarten = 100%
First Grade = 91%
Second Grade = 100%
Third Grade = 100%
Fourth Grade = 100%
Fifth Grade = 100%
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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
Imagination Station
GH Starbucks (Key Bank)
Discovery Village
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Parent Resources
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iBlankie
Soundsfunmom.com
 ParentMap.com
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Special Fundraising Bridge w/Annual Report
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 Click on the above image to read the Special Fundraising Issue including the 2010-2011 Annual Report. We will be printing a few hard copies that will be available in the office next week for those who would like one.
Thank you to Christina Dudley for all her help in getting this beautiful publication produced. |
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Preschool Enrichment
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It is time to sign up for the next session of Preschool Enrichment. This session will include the choice to do either Tuesdays or Thursdays or both! If you have any questions, please contact either Teacher Diana (Preschool) or Niki in the office.
Click on the above image for more information and the sign up sheet.
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Community Service Success
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Thank you so much for the generous participation in the community service project supporting Pierce County Alliance/Foster Family Dinner that was hosted at the Best Western in Gig Harbor on Friday, Dec 2nd. Gig Harbor Academy provided $580.00 in combined gifts of cash and gift cards that were used in addition to other donations to purchase amazing gifts for these local foster children. Teacher Lisa and all the students in art created holiday gift tags for all the gifts for that special GHA touch. These gifts were received with a overwhelming response of gratitude!
The sibling gift table was also well stocked for each sibling to pick out a new game/book or stuffed animal which was received with great enthusiasm. Many thanks to the families that also provided cookies for the dessert table. It was a fabulous event for these families and made each one of the foster children feel extra special on their night to celebrate. A GHA team of helpers were there to help wrap gifts, set up for the event, serve food, deliver drinks to tables as well as play and dance with the children.
Santa and Rhubarb (mascot for Rainiers Baseball team) as well as a local face painter made the evening very special. Many of the children and families participated in the dancing and a good time was had by all!
The Best Western/Wesley Inn team and Pierce County Alliance have contacted me to again thank Gig Harbor Academy for their incredible support during this time of the year!
Thanks Gig Harbor Academy for reaching out to our community! WAY TO GO!!
Imka Lavinder, SFN Community Service Coordinator
Check out Miss Jenny Buys dancing with Rhubarb!
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Robotics Rocks!
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 Mr. Funk's Robotics Team rocked the house on Saturday at their competition at Lincoln High School! Presenting three times to the judges throughout the day, they were able to show their accomplishments and receive feedback from the panel. Way to go 4th & 5th Graders!  |
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From The Business Office
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 Thank you to those families who have already signed up to have their statements e-mailed to them. As the office trends towards being as paperless as possible, we would encourage everyone to chose this option for financial billing. Please let Paul or the office know if you would like to be on the list for email communication. Save a tree, go paperless!
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Annual Fund
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GHA NOW! Annual Fund "By The Numbers" (we believe they speak for themselves):
- Family participation: 80%
- Total number of donors: 96
- Class percentages:
- T/TH 53%
- M/W/F 63%
- Prekindergarten 89%
- Kindergarten 100%
- First Grade 91%
- Second, Third, Fourth & Fifth Grades 100%
- Total amount given: $103,825.37 (and growing)
- New donors: 55
- Donors increasing gift from last year: 59%
- Amount of new or increased giving: $69,675.37
- Number of students giving: 2 (plus the Third Grade class as a unit)
- Median gift: $350
- Grandparents giving: 23
The support the greater GHA community has shown for the Annual Fund drive has been amazing. You will hear from us periodically throughout the year with new updates, thank you for your continued support of Gig Harbor Academy.
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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Auction & Fundraising
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 The first auction committee meeting will be this Friday, December 9th at 9:00 AM. Anyone interested in helping out with this party of the year is invited to attend or contact the office. We look forward to seeing you.
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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 net profits benefiting the school. Stop by the office to see one of these classic wreaths and for more information. LAST Order Due Date: December 9th (Delivery: Dec. 16th) 22" noble fir wreath adorned with Oregon pine cone & juniper $16 25' cedar garland $25 Click on the above image to download the wreath order form. |
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Office Hours
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 The GHA Office will be open December 19-21, 9:00 - 12:00 PM. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, January 3rd. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
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GHA On KING 5 News!
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Click on the above image for the footage covered by KING 5 News of preschool at the Seattle Opera.
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JFLL Article On Gateline.com
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Click on the above image to read an article in gateline.com about the Jr. FIRST® Lego® League Expo.
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Follow Us On Facebook & Twitter
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Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Updates on fun activities, reminders on important dates, and more.
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Second Grade World Travelers
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 After their studies on the fifty states, Second Grade is now getting their passports ready for a trip around the globe! Each student has chosen a country to research and compile a report in Keynote on the iPads. Tuesday they were visited by Miss Jenny Buys' brother, his wife and her father, both native Brazilians. They presented to the class about Brazil's culture, cuisine, currency and more. They even got to learn some Samba moves! What a great way for the Second Graders to learn about life beyond our borders. 
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Prekindergarten Holiday Fun
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 Miss Carolyn and her GHA Prekindergarten class got in the holiday spirit this week while making holiday chains. Each student had to construct the chains using 10 red and 10 green links, putting their counting skills to good use. Once the chains were completed, they decorated their classroom with them. Stop by to see their a  mazing work!
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Preschool Gingerbread House Night
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On Tuesday, December 6th dads and substitute dads were invited to the preschool classroom from 6:00 - 7:00 PM to build gingerbread houses with their preschooler. By the end of the hour, houses were adorned with colorful frosting and tons of different types of candies. You could see in each house that the children put lots of thought into their masterpieces. Children used their math skills with patterns and counting (one piece of candy on the house, one piece of candy in the mouth!). What a fun, sugar filled evening.  
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Music - Safeway Tree Lighting 
|  Saturday, December 10th 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Our Music Teacher Lynn Swanson has presented 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 e-mail Lynn if you plan to attend.
Click Here to read the letter from Lynn that was emailed to all 1st - 5th grade families.
Attire is black pants and a coat or GHA Spirit Wear sweatshirt. |
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Holiday Hours
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Childcare will be open regular hours
(6:30 AM - 6:00 PM) during the holiday break and closed December 26
and January 2.
Happy Holidays from
the Childcare staff!
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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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Safeway Tree Lighting
| Saturday, December 10th  
4:30 PM
See Something Special section above for more information.
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Board Meeting
| Tuesday, December 13th 
6:30 PM
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SFN Snack Sale Hosted By Kindergarten
| Thursday, December 15th
For $1.00 you can purchase yummy treats provided Snack Sale by  the Kindergarten 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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Winter Concert
|  Thursday, December 15th 6:30 PM Gig Harbor High School
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Winter Break
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Monday, December 19th - Monday, January 2nd
School Resumes: Tuesday, January 3rd
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Strom's Northwest Tree Co.
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 Luke Strom, who owns Strom's Northwest Tree Co., is an alumni from Our School and his daughter recently attended the Tuesday Enrichment Preschool Class.
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Piano Teacher Enrolling New Students
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Would you or your child like to learn to play the piano? Barbara Lutzewitz is an experienced piano teacher seeking new students. She will teach in her home located between Wauna and Key Center or will come to your home for two or more students. Barbara's training and past teaching experience includes the Suzuki Method. She is enthusiastic, patient and has a high regard for each individual. Whether you are an adult returning to the piano or a new student, Barbara would love to work with you. Call or email Barbara today.
Barbara Lutzewitz (Sam, Jade & Ayla Mohit's Nana)
253-514-5454 | Barbara's Email (click here)
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Dickens Festival
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 Click on the above image to be taken to the Dickens Festival website.
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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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