GHA
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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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HAPPY NEW YEAR GHA!
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Parent Education Seminar
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 Community Parent Education Seminar
Saturday, January 21, 2012
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Come join us for a morning of educational and parenting strategies to make your role as a parent inspired as you head into 2012.  Topics will include:
- Learning with Nature
- Making Music with Children
- The Purpose of Play in Development and Learning of Young Children
- Homework Strategies
- Taming the Food Battles with Your Children
Pre-Registration is REQUIRED, as space is limited. $5 Registration Fee. Please click on the above image or contact the office for registration information. |
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Preschool Enrichment
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Preschool Enrichment started today! This session will include the choice to do either Tuesdays or Thursdays or both! The two and half hours includes Lunch Bunch, Specialist time (Music and Spanish) and a fun-filled academic hour with Teacher Diana. 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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GHA Chess 4 Life
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January 13th - March 16th
Fridays, 3:45 - 4:45 PM
In the GHA Specialist Room
No class Feb 17th & Mar 2nd
The GHA Chess Club is open to all Kindergarten - 5th grade students and will increase math skills, memory, and self confidence along with improving patience, concentration and sportsmanship.
It is the mission of Chess Club to instill leadership qualities, develop skills as a life-long learner, and provide a safe and fun learning environment.
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Cheers... To Our Success!
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The Inn at Gig HarborMarch 31, 2012
The GHA Annual Auction preparation is in full swing in the office. This year's theme, "Cheers... To Our Success", is a celebration of the efforts we have all made this year, pulling together as a community for the greater good of our wonderful school. We hope you will all be a part of this annual event. Gig Harbor Academy... A place where everybody knows your name and
they're always glad you came!
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer opportunities abound! Please see Niki or Cristina for details.
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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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Congratulations Brandon Hitchcock!
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GHA Fifth Grader Brandon Hitchcock was recognized with an
Award for High Honors from
The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth
Brandon was presented with the award for being among the highest scoring participants in the 2011 International Mathematics and Verbal Talent Search. He received the highest honor of "Top in Country" for the quantitative portion of the SCAt testing. The High Honors awards are given to the top third of those that take the test. The Top in Country is the highest score in the U.S.
Congratulations Brandon for receiving this highest of honors!
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Library News
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It's hard to believe but our Spring Book Fair is just around the corner. This year we planned it to coincide with Read Across America and Dr. Seuss's Birthday. We are planning some new fun to help celebrate these occasions and promote our book fair. If you are interested in helping to plan these events  please join Maureen Brekke and Marci Hardy on Monday, January, 9th at 2:00 PM in the preschool room for a planning meeting.
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Welcome Back
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Happy New Year from the Childcare Staff! |
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SFN Snack Sale Hosted By PreKindergarten
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For $1.00 you can purchase yummy treats provided by the PreK 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
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Monday, January 16th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Popcorn Sales
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Thursday, January 19th 
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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Parent Education Seminar
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Saturday, January 21st 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Spring Break Travel Workshop
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Spring Break Ideas WorkshopPresented by Discovery Village and
MEI-Travel
Please join us
Tuesday, January 10th
10:00 AM
Discovery Village
Let your kids play while you dream
about Vacations, Adventures, Family
Reunions, Spring Break and Beyond.
Travel Workshop is free. Regular
admission applies to children 1-12 years
old. (All Day Pass for $8.50 per child,
$6 siblings)
We can't wait to see you!
questions.
Relax. Explore. Connect.
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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. Barb's teaching approach is eclectic; teaching note reading with some influence from her years of also teaching 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! Located between Wauna and Key Center. 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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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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