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IN THIS ISSUE:
message from the head / teacher appreciation week / watch our video / talent show / we're hiring! / learning in action / matching donation opportunity / parent book club / snapshots / events
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From the Head of School
Dear Gardner community,
Teachers are the heart of our community. They not only provide academic and arts instruction to our students, but they lovingly create welcoming, creative, and inclusive classrooms for children in our community to thrive, grow, and love learning. I invite you to join me in celebrating and thanking our teachers this week for Teacher Appreciation Week. Please read below to see a variety of ways that you can show appreciation to our fantastic teachers and treat them to cards, flowers, and kind words. I also want to share my appreciation to the many teachers in our community - parents, grandparents, and community members. If you are a teacher, please know that the incredible work you do every day is appreciated.
It was absolutely lovely to see so many supportive people at our Gala last weekend! What a turn out - and we raised vital funds for our school through generous donations at our Art Auction and Paddle Raise. These funds will go toward continued facilities improvements for upgrading our indoor classroom spaces and outdoor play spaces, professional development opportunities for our staff to continue to grow and learn, and investing in the long term planning for our school. If you weren't able to join us but still want to give, we have an exciting $5,000 match this week to double your donation! I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every community member that makes up our school the vibrant, supportive, and creative place that it is.
Enjoy your day,
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Teacher Appreciation Week May 2nd- 6th
Celebrating our teachers this week, we have some special treats and activities planned! If you can volunteer some time this week, check out this sign up for times to help.
Our virtual PTO meeting is happening this Wednesday at 9:30 am on Zoom. Email ptochair@gardnerschool.org for the link!
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Notes of Appreciation
All Week Long!
The blank card is for your child to draw/color/write on to create a card of appreciation for one of their teachers. The card with the flower on the front is for your family to write a note to your child’s teacher to say how much you appreciate them. Write the name of the teacher the card is for on each envelope so they are sure to make it to the right person!
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A Unique Bouquet
Wednesday, 5/4
Each child can bring 2 flowers (garden-picked, store-bought, or handmade) to school to add one flower to their homeroom teacher’s vase and one to one of their specialist’s vases (feel free to bring extras for other specialists, too). Once all the flowers are collected, the bouquets will be delivered to their teachers. Flowers will be collected during drop off.
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Did you watch the newest video highlighting the uniqueness of the Gardner School? Take a few minutes to watch and see what our students experience every day here.
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Our students are practicing performances and getting ready for a talent show! This year, we are having the event on campus from 2:30- 3:30 on Thursday, May 26th. Mark your calendars and get ready for a great show!
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Interviews are starting, and we'd love to connect with talented and dedicated educators who are looking to make a difference at the Gardner School. Positions currently open for the 22-23 school year:
-Kindergarten through 6th Grade After Care
-Kindergarten through 6th Grade Art Teacher
-3rd/4th Grade Homeroom Teacher
-Substitute Teachers (ongoing)
More information can be found on our website, and referrals from our community are appreciated!
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Missing something?
Don't forget to check the Online Lost and Found page!
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Our 2nd graders completed the same STEM challenge Gala participants got to do, creating marshmallow poppers. They tested out their creations with enthusiasm! Problem solving with scientific methods and materials allow our students to think creatively, work together, and find success through trial and error.
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Giving Gala 2022
A Chance to Double Your Gift!
At our paddle raise last weekend, Gala guests raised their paddles and met our goal to get a $5,000 match!
Thanks to a generous parent donor, we offer the opportunity to our greater community to have their gift count double. We have a second $5,000 match challenge! Between today and May 9th, every dollar given will be matched up to $5,000.
Double your donation by giving to the Gardner School today! |
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Parent Connections
Gardner Parent Book Club
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The Gardner School Parent Book Club is new at our school, but we hope families find this opportunity to be a valuable and helpful way to connect with other parents while learning more about their children and parenting.
This spring's selection is Brain-Body Parenting, by Dr. Mona Delahooke. In her book, she shares research on how parents can support their children in learning emotional regulation skills through a better understanding of the connection between a child's behaviors and a child's physiology.
We have one last in person meeting for the book club on Friday, June 3rd at 8:45 in the Farmhouse. Even if you haven't caught up on the reading, we invite you to come by for a chance to chat!
Stay tuned for the return of the Gardner Parent Book Club in the fall!
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Campus snapshots
For Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to highlight some our fabulous staff! They bring care, joy, and talent to our classrooms and our students.
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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
Wednesday, 5/4
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.
Thursday, 5/26
Talent Show at Gardner at 2:30 pm
Auditions will begin soon for our annual Talent Show! Classes will be performing pieces, and students and teachers can showcase their own individual 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
This exciting tradition is back! Stay tuned for more information.
Monday, 6/13
Graduation!
Join us in celebrating with the Klickitat graduates from our 21-22 school year.
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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