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IN THIS ISSUE:
message from the head / covid-19 updates / giving back / program spotlight / learning in action / snapshots / 2022 giving gala / events
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From the Head of School
Dear Gardner community,
It's a wonderful day to celebrate all types of love - and here at school, there are kind words shared, cards passed, and friendship celebrated. Every child at the Gardner School is known, loved and belongs here.
We were thrilled to see such a strong re-enrollment commitment from our community, and happy to be able to plan ahead for a fantastic 22-23 school year. Today, you'll receive an email from our Director of Business Operations, Sheila Fitzpatrick, with your child's contract for next year. If you applied for tuition assistance, this email will include specific details, too.
Parent teacher conferences are happening this week, and this partnership is critical to support every child as they grow and learn. The goal of conferences is to update each family on how their child is doing academically, socially and emotionally, to celebrate successes and to share areas for growth. Details on conference sign ups are in classroom newsletters.
I hope you have a fantastic week.
Warmly,
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COVID-19 Updates
As case rates and hospitalizations decline, states around the country, including Washington, are beginning to shift their approach to the Covid-19 pandemic. We anticipate Governor Inslee and Superintendent Reykdal will outline what this means for schools in the coming weeks. As new guidelines are released, our admin team, Board members, and teachers will review and make a plan for our school, and then changes will be communicated to families through this newsletter.
Our school has navigated the last two years by providing in-person learning using a layered mitigation approach that has served our students and staff well. We've been committed to following the guidelines, and we will continue to do so. Thank you for your continued trust as we move forward together.
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We are happy to partner with the Blanchet House to pack 100 lunch bags to distribute to people who are experiencing homelessness in the community. Our students will participate in a Zoom call with the Blanchet House on Wednesday, February 23rd to learn more about how our students' giving will impact their guests, and teachers will share some picture books and stories to teach our students more about how their acts of kindess can lift others up during a difficult period.
Our PTO is sponsoring all the materials, and our students will be either decorating bags, filling bags, or making sandwiches depending on their ages.
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Program Spotlight
Gardner Student Artists
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Every child at the Gardner School spends time learning about and expressing their artistic selves. They try out new techniques, experiment with materials, and learn about famous artists from around the world. An arts education has been shown to support students across the disciplines, enhancing math and literacy skills, and also supporting their social-emotional development.
Students in our art classes problem solve, overcome challenges, cheer on their peers, and persist in their work. The reminder that the process is as valuable as the product helps students move forward when feeling stuck. Our students shine as artists, getting to share their talents with one another and their school community.
Looking ahead to the 2022 Giving Gala, you can expect to see some of the beautiful collaborative work from our Gardner student artists. Each classroom will create a beautiful work to be auctioned off. Stay tuned for more details!
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Missing something?
Don't forget to check the Online Lost and Found page!
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Learning in Action
Celebrating 100 Days in School!
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Many of our classrooms hosted special learning moments to celebrate the 100th Day of School. In Mazama, students used a large chart to track objects and to practice counting to 100. The students discovered that quantity isn't represented by size, but by value, and practiced 1:1 correlation while counting out their items for the classroom chart.
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Campus snapshots
The math learning across campus continued with measurements and calculations in classrooms, and students enjoyed the sunny days with nature explorations!
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Save the Date!
2022 Giving Gala Announced!
We hope you'll mark your calendars and plan on attending the 2022 Giving Gala on Saturday, April 23rd on the Gardner School campus! This is a fun evening to connect with parents, grandparents, alumni familes, and community supporters.
We'll be regularly updating our Gardner Gala website with details on this special event, and more details will be sent out soon to purchase tickets and learn more about our class offerings for the evening. Our teachers are busy creating unforgettable Gardner School-style activities to share with guests.
If your business is interested in sponsoring the event, reach out to Head of School, Emily Davis, for more information. |
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New changes to the calendar below- follow the link to print out an updated copy!
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Upcoming Events
Monday 2/14- Friday 2/25
Parent Conferences
Our homeroom teachers will reach out to families soon to set up invidual conferences to share your child's progress since returning from Winter Break. Stay tuned to the classroom newsletters for more information.
Friday 2/18
No School, Teacher In-Service Day
Monday 2/21
No School, President's Day
Tuesday 2/22
Tutu Tuesday 2022!
Join staff and students in celebrating 2/2/22 by wearing a tutu on Tuesday! All are welcome to participate, and we look forward to seeing our community express themselves and share a fun day together!
Tuesday 3/1
Contracts Due for the 22-23 School Year
Friday, 3/25
No School, Teacher In-Service Day
Monday, 3/28- Friday, 4/1
Winter Thematic Celebrations of Learning
Stay tuned to your child's classroom newsletter for more details!
Monday, 4/4- Friday, 4/8
Spring Break, No School
Monday, 4/11
No School, Teacher In-Service Day
Saturday, 4/23
2022 Giving Gala
Mark your calendars for a delightful event at the Gardner School's campus for our parents, grandparents, alumni families, and community supporters. The evenings program will begin at 6:30pm and include special open-choice activity sessions run by Gardner School teachers, an art auction and paddle raise, as well as delicious appetizers, drinks, and dessert. We can't wait to bring together our community again on our beautiful campus!
To see and subscribe to our calendar of events, click below!
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