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IN THIS ISSUE:
celebrations of learning / after school class reminder / question of the week / heard on campus / pancake breakfast / meet the staff / inclement weather / snow ball rsvp / snapshots / events
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Program Spotlight
Celebrations of Learning
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Celebration of Learning was a success! We are so proud of our students for being brave, working hard, and sharing their music performances, plays, art, and learning with our community. A big thank you to our parents, grandparents, and teachers for their support of each one of our students. What an incredible event it was!
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Don't forget, we have a new after school activity available!
Who: Wy'East through Klickitat (Loowit welcome if they have the focus to do yoga for an hour!)
When: 2pm - 3pm on Wednesdays
Cost: $20 per session, or $144 for the full 8 weeks if paid up front
Beginning Wednesday, January 10th, 2024!
Please contact healinghaven43@gmail.com with the subject line "Gardner School" to reserve your place or for further information.
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Looking for all after school activities?
Check out the FACTS Family Portal for schedules, costs, and links to sign up.
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"This is much better than all the other days."
- Claire, Mazama student, about Panckakes, Pajamas, and Pizza Day!
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Pancake Breakfast Success!
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One of our favorite traditions is the pancake breakfast the day before Winter Break! Big thanks to our parent volunteers for making this fantastic event happen, and we had an impressive turnout this year! We couldn’t do it without you. We had a lot of happy kids and full bellies, and spent a wonderful time in community together.
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Staff Member Introduction
April Juretzka, Support Staff
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April has a bachelor's degree in architectural interior design from Eastern Michigan University. Her early career involved designing educational spaces, from K-12 schools to libraries and community centers. Passionate about fostering creativity, April transitioned to supporting children. After starting a family, April expanded her experience to substituting in classrooms and front office school support for five years. She started and co-lead a Kindergarten Daisy Girl Scout troop for two years and is still involved in the organization's cookie season. For eight years, she dedicated time to serving as a board member volunteer for her children’s Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). It was a fulfilling journey, collaborating with fellow parents, teachers, and administrators to enhance the educational experience for our students.
Outside the classroom, she enjoys exploring the PNW mountains with her husband and two children camping, boating in the summer, and downhill skiing in the winter. Her commitment and passion to supporting children and educational staff shines through her diverse experiences and family adventures.
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Inclement Weather Reminders
How we communicate about delays and closures
We hear chilly temps are coming! In the case of inclement weather, we communicate early to review forecasts, road conditions, and communication from local agencies. Since our community comes from a variety of geographic areas, we consider travel conditions as part of the safety assessment and make the decision to delay or cancel school if needed.
Families will be notified through FACTS as soon as possible in the morning about any closures or delays. In the case of a late start, school will start two hours late at 10:30, and there will be no Before Care.
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It's time to RSVP!
Snowball 2024 is almost here!
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On January 12th 2024, the Gardner School is hosting the Snow Ball! The Snow Ball was started three years ago to create a safe space for students to enjoy and experience a school dance. With the help of all the staff, we’ve been able to put together a wonderful experience for the students.
Your student is invited to join their friends in a night of dancing, crafts, games, and more dancing! There will be some quieter activities for the youngest children to have some low-key breaks in Mazama as well. Older siblings are welcome, but we are unable to host children younger than kindergarten who are not already enrolled in our program due to licensing rules. Dinner is provided and catered by Olive Garden.
When:
Friday, January 12th, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (aftercare is still available on this day)
Students can be dropped off in the lobby between 5:00 pm - 5:30pm.
Pick up is between 7:30- 8:30, with parents signing their children out from the Main Building lobby. Parents are welcome to come and dance from 7:30 pm-8:00 pm!
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Campus snapshots
What a fun way to end 2023 together!
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Upcoming Events
Friday, January 12th
Gardner Snow Ball * Updated Date
The Snow Ball is free for our students and their kindergarten and older siblings (DCYF licensing rules limits our ability to invite younger siblings, unfortunately!). Our staff will provide fun crafts and activities, a Great Room dance party, and dinner for students.
Monday, January 15th
No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 29th
No School, Teacher Inservice Day
Saturday, February 10th
Preschool Playdate Visitation, 8:30-12:00
If you have a younger sibling who will be applying for enrollment next year at Gardner, this is for you! Come join our team as children get a chance to play together with the teachers, and parents get a chance to connect. Specific times will be determined in early January and sent out as soon as possible. Have any questions? Reach out to Courtney Tomlinson for more information.
Friday, February 16th
No School, Teacher Inservice Day
Monday, February 19th
No School, President's Day
Tuesday, February 20th- Thursday, February 22nd
K-6 Parent Conferences
Stay tuned for information from your classroom teachers to schedule a parent/teacher conference.
Monday, February 26th
Gardner Market!
Look for the packet sent home with your child about preparing for Gardner Market!
To see and subscribe to our calendar of events, click below!
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