GHA
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% of Participation
Board = 100%
Families = 81%
Class Participation T/TH = 60%
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 Kimball Espresso Kindermusik
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Parent Resources
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iBlankie
Soundsfunmom.com
 ParentMap.com
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Fourth Grade Valograms
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Thank you to everyone who purchased Valograms this year. 4th Grade is hard at work tallying and organizing the orders, which will be delivered to the classrooms next Tuesday. Happy Valentine's Day GHA!
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Robotics
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 Spring Robotics registration
is now open! March 8 - May 17, after school
$50, 12 spots available in each class
Grades 1st & 2nd: Robotics with Mrs. J
Grades 3rd - 5th: Robotics with Mr. Funk Click here for a registration form or stop by the office for a copy. |
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Read! Read! Read!
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 Preparation for Read Across America Day and Dr Seuss' birthday is underway. We have a school wide goal of reading 35,000 minutes in the month of February! So far this month GHA has logged over 8,000 at home reading minutes! Keep up the great reading! DON'T FORGET! At home reading logs due every Friday!
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Friendly Reminder
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 After School: Any child playing on the field after school MUST be accompanied by a parent who is present on the field at all times. No Play Area: The landscaped area next to the courtyard in front of the PreK entrance. This area abuts the driveway and is unsafe for children. |
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Cheers... To Our Success
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The Inn at Gig HarborMarch 31, 2012, 6:00PMPreK and 3rd Grade parent Trudy Nevarov has kindly assumed the lead for auction baskets this year! Everyone will receive Trudy's letter sent home this week on the bright orange paper. For your reference, please click here for an online version, in which Trudy lists 28 basket suggestions! Thank you Trudy! Gig Harbor Academy... A place where everybody knows your name and
they're always glad you came!
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Procurement Forms
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We have received many requests for copies of the Procurement Form and the Auction Letter, both necessary for procuring items from businesses. Click below to obtain a copy of both, please note the Procurement Form is LIVE and the business retains a copy, returning a completed form to GHA.
Auction Procurement Cover Letter
Procurement Form
Please contact the office with any questions.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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WORK PARTY!March 9, 5:00 - 9:00PM
GHA Library
Please join us to help with all things auction! Pizza and snacks will be served.
GHA parent and local interior designer Tamara Rosenbloom once again takes the reigns for decor at the annual auction. Tamara has some wonderful ideas to translate our theme to the venue at the Inn at Gig Harbor. If anyone is willing to help with a photo project related to decor for auction night, please let us know in the office. Many more volunteer opportunities abound!
Please see Niki or Cristina for details.
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New Early Childhood Program
|  2 Year Old Program
Monday & Thursday
9:00 - 11:00AM
This is a drop off class, potty training not required. Please stop by the office for more information. |
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Re-enrollment Contracts
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Re-enrollment contracts were sent to current GHA families this past week. Please note the contract and deposit due date is February 29, 2012 to avoid penalty. Thank you to those who have returned their contracts already!
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The Bridge
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The Fall edition of The Bridge is in! Thank you to 4th Grade parent Christina Dudley and Niki Vanderford for producing this impressive edition of our school's publication.
Click on the cover image below to be taken to The Bridge.
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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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Moving Up Day
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Wednesday morning was an exciting time on campus as PreKindergarten through Fifth Grade all visited the grade above. Each student had the opportunity to experience the classroom and see how things work, getting them ready for next year!
 
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Jumping in P.E.
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Coach Johnson had everyone jumping last week in P.E.! Taking a break from the more traditional competitive games, Coach Johnson first takes the grades through the fundamentals of individual jumping. Once the children have gained confidence in jumping on their own, they move on to group jumping, which requires team work and attention to timing.
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A Message from Miss Rose...
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 It is the time for red hearts, Valentines and special cards made for special people. Our class is excited about all the fun activities and also learning about our community workers, friendships and transportation.
NOTE: We will be closed President's Day, Monday, February 20th
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Parent Teacher Conferences
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 Wednesday, February 15 -
Thursday, February 16
Check with your teacher for scheduling details.
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President's Day Break
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 Friday, February 17th -
Monday, February 20
School resumes
Tuesday, February 21 |
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Popcorn Sales
|  Thursday, February 23
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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Science Fair
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 Thursday, February 236:30 - 7:30PM
Please note the above date, as it was incorrectly listed in the SFN recap
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At The Movies
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 Saturday, February 25
Galaxy Theater, Uptown 10:00AM
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Scholastic Book Fair
|  Monday, February 27 -
Thursday, March 1
Please stop by the office for volunteer sign up sheets. |
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SFN Snack Sale Hosted By Fifth Grade
| Thursday, March 1
For $1.00 you can purchase yummy treats provided by the Fifth Grade. 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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Family Businesses on GHA Website
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The family businesses that have been featured in the weekly newsletter are now represented on the Gig Harbor Academy website. Please use the link below to be taken to the Family Business page. Thanks Miss Niki!
http://www.gigharboracademy.org/familybusinesses/
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Scentsy
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Scentsy sells wickless candles, ceramic warmers, and a variety of fragrance products through an independent sales consultant in your area.
Our main product, a wickless warmer (plug-in, mid-size and full-size), uses a light bulb to melt wax and the wax doesn't get hot.
If you would like to get Scentsy for FREE OR HALF-PRICE, let me know! I do home parties, couples parties, theme parties, basket parties, fundraisers and more. I can even bring the scents and some products to you to check out!
Contact me for a catalog or check out my website (www.jaclynehli.scentsy.us ) to place an order.
Jaclyn Ehli (GHA Preschool Mom)
Independent Scentsy Consultant
253-376-7053
jaclynehli@gmail.com
www.jaclynehli.scentsy.us
"Like" My Facebook Page: Jaclyn Ehli, Independent Scentsy Consultant - Great for Ladies, Guys & Kids
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Harbor Graphics
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Don't you love custom tees? How about $5 custom tees? We have created this Heart Candy shirt design for you to personalize just in time for Valentines Day! Think of something funny, cute or romantic and come on in! (Max of 2 lines, 9 characters per line, including spaces.)
Starting Wednesday 2/8/12, we will print these for you, right before you eyes! Just stop in during business hours & pick out a size. We ask for a $5 donation to cover costs.
We will have limited stock in size Youth S to Adult 3XL. So hurry in, offer only good while supplies last!
We look forward to seeing you in!
-The Harbor Graphics Team
Harbor Graphics
1617 Stone Dr NW
Gig Harbor, Washington 98335
253.858.7909
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Seattle Aquarium
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 Octopus Week
February 18th - 26th
 February 14th - Octopus Blind Date
February 18, 25th - Live Octopus Release
February 19, 20, 24 & 26th - Divers swim with and octopus!
Click on the Seattle Aquarium logo to be taken to their website.
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Gifted Education Seminar
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 Wednesday, February 15 7:00PM Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Commerce Room Hosted by The Seabury School Jim Delisle is a national expert on gifted education and is reportedly "very entertaining" when he speaks. It should be interesting to parents and educators alike and is open to the public.
Click here for seminar registration.
Click on Jim Delisle's image to be taken to his bio. |
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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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