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IN THIS ISSUE:
move up days / parent reviews / news from the pto / covid-19 updates / summer camp / enjoying our campus spaces! / re-enrollment steps / campus snapshots / events
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Meet the Teacher
Move Up Days Start Tomorrow!
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It's not too late to RSVP for our Move Up Days, where parents can visit with their child's teacher for next year. See the events schedule below for specifics for your child's next class.
Can't make this time? Stay tuned for emails from our teachers saying hello!
Please follow the screening questions in Remini before coming on campus. Masks are required for all visitors.
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What parents are saying about the Gardner School
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"Gardner has helped my kiddo find her voice and grow academically, emotionally, and socially. We just love Gardner so much!"
-Pahto parent
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“The Gardner School Parent Teacher Organization strives to build and sustain a collaborative support system, driven by parents, guardians and volunteers, to partner with the Gardner School teachers, staff and board in order to provide community and student-related events and activities. The goal is to welcome all members of our community to participate meaningfully at the Gardner School.”
The PTO at Gardner doesn't require any financial commitment to join, and the amount of time spent volunteering is completely up to each individual. However it works for you, there's a way to support the students, staff, and families at the Gardner School!
Parents in the PTO might help with brainstorming ideas, connecting with community vendors, delivering goodies to campus, or organizing volunteers. You can help on campus, or off campus with planning. There are chances to be creative, and chances to contribute time at a variety of levels.
So far this year, our PTO has put on a successful Scholastic Book fair, prepared Halloween party materials for classrooms, shown teacher appreciation, created entryway bulletin boards, shared a holiday gift with families, and planned and executed a pancake breakfast for the entire school. In the upcoming months, we have plans for a community service project, more teacher appreciation, and campus work parties in the Gardner Garden.
Want to find out how to help? Email PTO chair, Susan Melton, at ptochair@gardnerschool.org.
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COVID-19 Updates
Cases in Clark County continue to rise, and access to testing can be limited. The newest required state guidelines continue the rule for unvaccinated individuals to remain off campus in the case they are a close contact to a Covid-19 positive person, with a negative lab test allowing return sooner. Fully vaccinated staff and students can return to school immediately as long as no symptoms are present in the case of a close contact. Fully vaccinated means two weeks after receiving the last required dose of vaccination.
Close contact situations increased for our school community last week, and will likely continue based on high case counts in our area. While we will not be contacting families when a child in the class is a close contact to someone outside of the school, we will continue to contact classroom families in case of a positive case in their child's classroom.
We have created a school-wide dashboard for families to track the number of Covid-19 cases for our school. You can see any activity for the previous week, as well as cumulative information for the year. We are very fortunate for the low numbers proportionally compared to many other schools and workplaces. That low number is a result of how thoughtful our school community has been in protective measures outside of school, and how our mitigation strategies in school have been working to avoid any spread on our campus.
Any questions about the Gardner School's response to Covid-19? Email Assistant Head of School, Courtney Tomlinson at ctomlinson@gardnerschool.org.
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Are you excited for summer camps?
We are looking forward to restarting our summer camp program this year, and we want to do our best to meet the needs of our families. If you would be interested in your child attending Gardner School summer camps, please complete this short survey so we can find out more and finalize planning.
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Learning in Action
Getting kids outside!
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We love those special days this time of year where our students can get outside for extra outdoor time. Classes have been able to take place outside at times, and extra outdoor playtime has been a big hit, too!
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Missing something?
Don't forget to check the Online Lost and Found page!
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Re-Enrollment Time
Important Updates and Reminders
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Re-Enrollment Process
Tuition Announcement and Re-Enrollment Letters
On Tuesday evening, our Board of Trustees meets to review the 22-23 school year budget and to set tuition for the upcoming year. By the end of the week, you will receive a re-enrollment commitment letter via email for your child(ren). To secure your spot for the 22-23 school year, please return the signed commitment letter with the deposit as soon as possible. Deadline for priority re-enrollment is Tuesday, February 1st.
Any questions? Email us at admissions@gardnerschool.org.
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Tuition Assistance Reminder
Financial Aid Application Updates for 22-23
Last week, our Business Office sent out an email to all families who are currently receiving tution assistance to remind them it's time to update their financial aid application in the SSS system. Applications do not automatically renew, and re-enrollment letters with deposit are required to be submitted before financial aid awards are given. Families applying for the first time can find more information on our website here. All applications are due Tuesday, February 1st.
Any questions? Email Sheila Fitzpatrick, Director of Business Operations, at sfitzpatrick@gardnerschool.org. |
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Campus snapshots
The special connections students can make in our small class sizes lead to lasting friendships. Whether it's your child's 1st year, or their 7th year, watching these friendships deepen is one of our favorite things!
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Upcoming Events
Monday, 1/17
MLK Jr. Day, No School
Tuesday, 1/18- Friday, 1/21
Move Up Day Parent Meetings
We are excited to welcome parents to an open visit time with their child's teacher for next year! If your child will be moving classrooms, and you'd like to see the space, connect with their teacher, and ask questions you can visit at the times listed below. Please RSVP here to let us know you will be attending!
Joining Mazama (Pre-K) next year? Meet Teachers Shara and Jason at 3:15 on Tuesday, 1/18 or Friday, 1/21 (please come on the day your Tumtum student normally attends)
Joining Kalama (K) next year? Meet Teacher Deborah at 12:30 on Wednesday, 1/19
Joining the Pahto (1st grade) class next year? Visit with Teacher Madeline at 3:00 on Thursday, 1/20
Joining Loowit (2nd grade) next year? Visit with Teacher Cheris at 3:00 on Friday, 1/21
Joining our Wy'East class (3rd/4th grade) next year? Meet Teacher Amelia at 3:00 on Thursday, 1/20
Joining Klickitat (5th/6th grade) next year? Meet with Teachers Mathew and Jared at 3:00 Tuesday, 1/18
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 Tuesday, February 1st. Any questions about this process can be directed to Director of Business Operations, Sheila FitzPatrick. Sibling applications are also due by today.
To see and subscribe to our calendar of events, click below!
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