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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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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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Winemakers Dinner
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  Join GHA parents Jill and Justin Piasecki for a night of fine wine and exquisite cuisine. Gig Harbor's JW Restaurant has partnered with 2 Vintners Winery to bring a night of wine and food pairing in the classically casual restaurant. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Gig Harbor Academy. Gig Harbor Academy families look for the invitation by email coming shortly. Tuesday, January 31, 7:00 PM
JW Restaurant
4107 Harborview Drive
30 spots available
 Please contact the office for more information. |
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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
Class projects, vacations, experiences and more! This year's auction will prove to have something for everyone. Have an idea? Stop by or email the office with your thoughts and feedback. Bakers, photographers, artists, etc... Let us know how you (or someone you may know) can help! Thank you Roberta Polk for designing the auction logo!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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Tuesday/Thursday Preschool Enrichment
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This session includes 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. 
Katelyn Lewis with her 2nd Grade buddies having some iPad fun!
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Just For Giggles... Preschool
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"Raccoons are like Santa Claus... They only come around when you are asleep!"
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Technology
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Fourth Grade has been working with GHA Tech teacher Ms. Jenny Buys on taking their Olympic Park Institute Keynote presentations and making them into mini-movies. Using iMovie, they are able to edit pictures and narrate their presentations directly into the iPads. They even put music to their movies and shared them with Third Grade, preparing them for next year's adventure!
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Wintertime in Childcare
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 Our class this week is studying winter and the changes that this season brings. They are hoping for snow to experience it first hand. We will also celebrate the importance of birthdays starting the first month of 2012. |
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No School
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Monday, January 16th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Board Meeting
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6:30 PM
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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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SFN Snack Sale Hosted By Faculty & Staff
| Thursday, January 26th
For $1.00 you can purchase yummy treats provided by the Faculty and Staff. 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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Kimball Espresso Gallery & Cafe
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 Kimball Espresso Gallery & Cafe6950 Kimball Drive Gig Harbor, WA 98335 253.858.2625
 Handcrafted espresso drinks, smoothies, shakes, frappe's and pastries, plus a casual cafe menu of sandwiches, soup, salads. Free Wi-fi, comfy seating and the best barista in Gig Harbor! |
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Art Show
|  Symbolism in Still Life
An exhibition of still lifes from local artists (including GHA's very own Lisa Mellinger) addressing themes of culture, identity, justice, morality, and politics.
The Gallery at Tacoma Community College January 3 - March 16, 2012 Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission is free. Gallery/Exhibit Information 253.460.4306 Click here to for more information.
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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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