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IN THIS ISSUE:
message from the head / family appreciation / pto pancake breakfast / re-enrollment updates / celebrations of learning / no after care friday / health news / lost and found / snapshots / events
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From the Head of School
Dear Gardner School community,
As we experience our last week of school in 2021, I am taking time to reflect on the past year. It's been filled with a wide range of ups and downs, yet I am proud of what we've accomplished together. Our students are thriving, and we've continued to keep our community healthy, happy, and learning together. When students are running laps around the garden, finding praying mantis at recess, painting, playing math games, and more, mental and physical health is better for all of us. Academic successes happen every day at the Gardner School, as students work on and improve reading, writing, and math skills with engaging and thoughtful thematic learning.
It was wonderful to see many of you last week at our Celebrations of Learning, and I am looking forward to welcoming and talking to more families this week! Our students and teachers work hard, and it's exciting to share their beautiful accomplishments.
From my family to yours, I wish you a healthy and happy holiday season!
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"You know how much I love all the teachers at this school? SO much!"
-Arashi, Mazama student
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We appreciate you!
Sending Warm Wishes
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Our school appreciates each one of our families, and we hope your vacation time and holiday season is filled with connection, joy, and relaxation!
Please check your child's backpack in the next days for a gift from our school to your family.
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Sign up to bring items for our PTO Pancake Breakfast this Friday!
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Our students and staff are getting excited for the Pancakes and Pajamas this Friday! After finishing up their Celebration of Learning work, being cozy and enjoying a special treat is a wonderful way to head into the vacation.
The PTO needs your help! If you can contribute any food items for the event, please sign up on this link for more details.
Would you like to volunteer for the event? Please reach out to Susan Melton, PTO Chair, at ptochair@gardnerschool.org. All on-campus volunteers need to be fully vaccinated. |
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Re-Enrollment Updates
Looking Ahead to 22-23
We will be sending out a newsletter specifially about our re-enrollment schedule this week so families have all the information and links needed to plan ahead.
Looking to enroll a sibling for the upcoming school year? Currently enrolled families get priority enrollment, and application links will be in the admissions newsletter.
If you have any questions, reach out to Courtney Tomlinson at ctomlinson@gardnerschool.org.
We're looking forward to another wonderful year with our Gardner School community! |
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Welcoming Families to Campus
Celebrations of Learning are Starting!
It's been so wonderful to have families on campus for our individual class Celebrations of Learning. When students have authentic audiences for their work, they take pride in it, they prepare more for sharing, and they practice their presentation skills. Even our youngest learners get a chance to perform for their families and friends. Last week, our Tumtum, Mazama, and Loowit students welcomed their families. This week, we look forward to Klickitat, Kalama, Wy'East, and Pahto celebrations! Check the calendar below for more details on times and dates.
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Schedule Reminder
No After Care Friday 12/17
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Our staff is celebrating the season together on Friday afternoon, so no After Care is available this day. It will resume when we are back in session on Tuesday, January 4th.
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COVID-19 Updates
When we return from the break, we will check the Washington State DOH database to update our records for children's vaccinations, specifically looking at Covid-19 vaccinations. The database is currently experiencing a backlog from the surge of 5-11 year olds getting the vaccine. Please complete this short survey so we can follow up with families if your child's records are missing in the system.
We are looking forward to sharing our vaccination rates with our community, but more importantly, this provides us with a list of which students are able to remain at school (with no symptoms) in the case of an exposure. Children who are not vaccinated will still need to quarantine if they are a close contact with a person who tests positive for Covid-19.
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Testing Recommendation
If your family is planning to participate in larger indoor gatherings or travel via public transport over the break, we encourage you to complete an at-home Covid-19 test before returning to school on January 4th. If your child tests positive, or develops any symptoms, please contact health@gardnerschool.org for more support.
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Check the Lost and Found before Winter Break!
The Online Lost and Found page is up to date. Unclaimed items will be donated soon.
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Campus snapshots
Friendships, projects, explorations, and discoveries. At the Gardner School, we see all these develop on a weekly basis!
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, 12/14-Thursday, 12/16
Fall Thematic Celebrations of Learning
Our teachers are excited to welcome families onto campus for individual class celebrations! Stay tuned for more information from the classroom teachers.
Klickitat: Tuesday, December 14th at 3:00 pm in Great Room
Kalama: Wednesday, December 15th at 1:00 pm in Great Room. Please note, Wednesday is an early release, and students can go home after the presentation.
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Wy'East: Depending on the weather, Wy'East students will be presenting in the Great Room or under the outdoor tents on Thursday, December 16th at 9:00 am.
Pahto: Thursday, December 16th at 3:00 pm in Great Room
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Friday, 12/17
Pajama Day and PTO School Breakfast
We want to restart a cozy tradition for our students with a Pajama Day and Pancake Breakfast! Our PTO will be planning a fun and festive morning meal for students on this day. See above for more details.
Monday, 12/20- Monday, 1/3
Winter Break, No School
Classes resume on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022.
Monday, 1/17
MLK Jr. Day, No School
Tuesday, 2/1
Re-Enrollment Letters Due
After the January Board of Trustees meeting on 1/18, re-enrollment letters will be sent out to families. If you have any questions about your family's plan to re-enroll, please reach out to Assistant Head of School, Courtney Tomlinson.
Tuesday, 2/1
Tuition Assistance Applications for 22-23 School Year Due
All families currently receiving tuition assistance, or those interested in applying, need to complete the application by Thursday, February 3rd. Any questions about this process can be directed to Director of Business Operations, Sheila FitzPatrick.
To see and subscribe to our calendar of events, click below!
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