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IN THIS ISSUE:
hatch day / meet our board / end of year events / gardner market / talent show / summer camps / yearbook pre-order / snapshots / events
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Learning in Action
The chicks hatched!
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Our kindergarten students have been anxiously awaiting Hatch Day! In their classroom this spring, they have watched the eggs in the incubator while learning about the different stages of development and growth happening inside. The children have prepared a brooder for the chicks and will watch them grow for a bit longer before they head back to the farm.
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Meet our newest Board Member
Sarah Grenert-Funk
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Sarah Grenert-Funk is thrilled to join the board of trustees at the Gardner School of Arts and Sciences. A former middle and high school English teacher, she currently serves as the Head of Upper School at Oregon Episcopal School in Portland. Sarah lives in NE Portland with her husband, Joe, and two daughters, Margaret (8) and Louisa (4). Originally from the east coast, Sarah enjoys everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer, from outdoor adventures to discovering new coffee shops. In her free time, Sarah can be found going on bike rides with her daughters, reading, creating ceramics, or exploring new neighborhoods. Sarah was drawn to the Gardner School because of its student-centered and holistic approach to education, clear commitment to progressive education, and the passion and enthusiasm of its educators.
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Mark Your Calendars
We have several special events happening between now and the end of the year. Read below for some highlights, add them to your calendar, and be sure to check the Events section at the bottom of this email.
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Classroom Events
Celebrations of Learning
Teachers will reach out to families about individual class events to showcase student learning.
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Honoring our Graduates
Graduation
Graduation will be held on campus on Monday, June 13th at 2:00 pm. Guests are welcome to come celebrate the accomplishments of our Klickitat students who are moving on from Gardner.
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Exciting News!
Field Days
A fun activity with lots of outdoor games and opportunities for play, students will need to come prepared with an extra change of clothes, a towel, and sunscreen for some extended time outside. Our Early Childhood students will have their Field Day on Monday, June 6th and our K-6 students will kick off summer with fun on the last day of the school year, Wednesday, June 15th.
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Exciting News!
Wheels in School
Wheels in School is back for the spring edition on Friday, June 10th! Students can bring their non-motorized bikes or scooters for recess riding fun. Staff will supervise safe riding during all recesses. Children are required to wear helmets. Don't forget to plan for extra time unloading and reloading of gear at drop off and pick up.
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Gardner Market Returns June 3rd!
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The Gardner Market was an annual tradition at the Gardner School for many years, and we are now able to bring it back to the campus! Students in our kindergarten-6th grade program learn about being an entrepreneur, develop a product idea and business plan, and then create a product to sell at the Gardner Market. Our kindergarten and 1st grade classes work as a whole class, and our 2nd- 6th graders develop products independently or in small teams. This year, we are working with the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce to connect with local business people who can share insights into the work of creating and running a business.
Along with valuable creative and academic skills, students learn about giving with the proceeds of the sale being donated to a local charity, voted on by the classes. Students are allowed to choose if they will donate all of their proceeds, or they can keep up to 50% of proceeds to cover the cost of materials.
Teachers start this process in the classroom, but it requires family participation in the planning and execution of your child's vision at home. While parents are supporters of their child's learning, we know that the kids will be the most excited and feel the most proud of their accomplishments if the projects are created by them. Teachers will be starting these conversations this week, with more information sent home soon!
Here are some past items children have created, but many more ideas could be great!
- friendship bracelets
- flower pots or plant starts
- dog or cat toys
- origami
- magnets or stickers
- small pieces of artwork
- keychains
- bookmarks
- homemade soaps or candles
- small homemade toys
- and so much more!
We invite our entire community to attend and support our Gardner Market! Our market will take place on Friday, June 3rd at 1:30pm.
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Gardner's Got Talent!
We are hosting our annual Gardner School Talent Show for our K-6 students on Thursday, May 26th at 2:30 pm. Our students have been learning group songs in their Music classes, and will perform those in addition to any individual or small group talents students would like to showcase.
Does your child want to perform? Please complete this audition form to sign up for a spot before Monday, May 16th. All kinds of talents are welcome- music, dance, performances of all kinds!
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Summer Camps
Don't Miss Out!
There still are some spaces available in our summer camp program, and all offerings can be found on our website. Availability is updated regularly! |
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Yearbooks available for pre-order now
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Our yearbook has been submitted, and it's time to purchase your copy!
For $30, your child will have a keepsake from the year filled with fun pictures, art, and class photos.
You can purchase your yearbooks online using this link, and they will be distributed when they arrive in June.
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Campus snapshots
Last week, our 3rd and 4th grade students went on their overnight field trip and camped in yurts, our Klickitat students went to the Portland Art Museum, and chicks hatched in Kalama! We appreciate how our community showered our teachers in appreciation, and every classroom was abuzz with learning, gratitude, and joy.
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Keeping all of our students in school depends on our families following the requests below for screening for symptoms.
1. In the last 72 hours, has your child had one or more of the following symptoms: fever > 100.4 F, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chills, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea and/or vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of smell/taste?
2. Has your child been in close contact with anyone with confirmed COVID-19 or has a public health or medical professional told your child to self isolate or self-quarantine because of concerns about COVID-19 infection?
3. If any of the answers to these questions are yes, have you emailed health@gardnerschool.org and been cleared to be on campus? If not, please remain off campus until cleared.
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Upcoming Events
Monday, 5/16
Gardner Parent Book Club Meeting, 8:45 in the Farmhouse
You don't have to have done the reading to join the group! If you are interested in joining this book club or future ones, please click on this link to share your interest!
Tuesday, 5/26
K-6 Talent Show on Campus at 2:30 pm
Classes will be performing group pieces, and individual students and teachers will share their talents, too!
Friday, 5/27
No School, Teacher In-Service Day
Monday, 5/30
No School, Memorial Day
Wednesday, 6/1
PTO Virtual Meeting on Zoom, 9:30 am
If you would like to connect with other parents and find out ways to volunteer, reach out to ptochair@gardnerschool.org for more information.
Friday, 6/3
Gardner Parent Book Club Meeting, 8:45 in the Farmhouse
You don't have to have done the reading to join the group! If you are interested in joining this book club or future ones, please click on this link to share your interest!
Friday, 6/3
Gardner Market, 1:30pm
This exciting tradition is back! We invite our entire community to join us outside to see what our young entrepreneurs have created and to purchase their products to bring home!
Monday, 6/6
Early Childhood Field Day
Don't forget to pack extra clothes, a towel, and sunscreen! Please make sure you have a completed a sunscreen permission form.
Friday, 6/10
Wheels in School
Bring your non-motorized bikes and scooters, along with required helmets, for fun riding during recess!
Monday, 6/13
Graduation, 2pm
Join us in celebrating with the Klickitat graduates from our 21-22 school year.
Wednesday, 6/15
K-6 Field Day
Don't forget to pack extra clothes, a towel, and sunscreen!
Wednesday, 6/15
Last Day of School
Have a wonderful summer!
To see and subscribe to our calendar of events, click below!
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