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IN THIS ISSUE:
message from the head / art gallery success / nominate gardner! / graduation / outdoor school / native plant garden / snapshots / events
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From the Head of School
Dear Gardner community,
As Spring weather brings more sunshine, the energy on campus is bright. On Friday, the campus was humming with happy and engaged children. Our Klickitat class beeped and booped (loudly!) in the field on their recorders, while our Pahto students had art class on the picnic tables in the sunshine. Kalama students were excited to go to the Farmhouse to view the Art Gallery, and our Mazama students gave me a big hug on their way to the garden. Some Loowiters have been practicing cartwheels and flips while others are dedicated soccer players. Tumtummers dug in the sand and played Red Light Green Light. The day ended with our Wy'East class returning from their memorable overnight experience at OMSI's Camp Gray. It's the time of year that campus hums with its own vibration, and it's pretty incredible to observe and experience the friendships, learning, and creativity happening every day.
I'm looking forward to the opportunity to see many of you at our upcoming 2023 Auction this Saturday on the Gardner School campus. Our admin team and teachers have been busy, working with volunteers to bring the vision together with the goal of offering our families and community supporters a way to connect with one another, have fun, and raise vital funds to support students and teachers at our school. For all of us, this evening will serve as an opportunity to celebrate our community while keeping the focus on what matters most- providing a space to cultivate authentic learning through integrated experiences in a supportive community.
In gratitude,
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Gardner Student Auction Art Gallery
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Thanks for coming out to our Art Gallery opening on Wednesday! We had a great turnout, and loved showcasing the student work throughout the week. Our students from preschool to 6th grade take such pride in these pieces, and the attention to detail and thoughtful, authentic approaches make them even more special. These beautiful pieces will be on display and up for auction this Saturday at our event.
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Volunteers Needed Friday, April 21st!
Are you able to stop by between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday to support auction set up plans? We could use help getting things in place for Saturday's event. Any amount of time is appreciated, and after care is provided without charge for anyone helping. Reach out to Courtney Tomlinson with any questions.
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Best of Clark County
Nominate Gardner Today!
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Gardner School meets an important need in Clark County- creating a space for children that promotes curiosity, creativity, courage, and connection. From preschool through 6th grade, our students gain skills and deepen their sense of self in a supportive and engaging environment.
You can share your love of Gardner School by nominating us for Best Preschool and Best School in The Columbian 's Best of Clark County awards. Nominations are due by April 23rd and the top few will move onto the voting round!
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Klickitat Graduation, June 12th at 2:00 pm
Join us to highlight the accomplishments of our graduating Klickitat students at the 2023 Graduation ceremony in the Great Room on June 12th. All community members are invited to share in the celebration!
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Experiential Learning
Wy'East Outdoor School
What an adventure! Our Wy'East students had a wonderful outdoor experience at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) 's Camp Gray in Newport, Oregon. They learned about microplastics while on a beach hike, designed solutions to address the issue, studied skulls and pelts to identify animal adaptations, and still had time for plenty of play. They even got to participate in a squid dissection, using the ink sack and internal shell to write with the ink! These experiential education opportunities create lasting memories for our students, and are a unique benefit of a Gardner School education.
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Program Spotlight
Native Plants Garden
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Families may remember that Gardner was awarded a $1000 grant from the Washington Native Plant Society last year with the goal of adding native plants to our landscaping and supporting our local ecosystem. The planning started last year, and plants were purchased and the site was prepped this spring under the direction of Brianna Kroeker. This native plant teaching garden will provide a space for students to learn about biodiversity, native plant restoration, and traditional plants of the Pacific Northwest. While the plants are small now, we know the end result will be a wonderful learning garden and a starting spot for more environmental projects around campus.
Thank you to Tumtum parent, Colton Ives, for his design plan and expertise as the proprietor of Urban Fern Gardening and Klickitat parent, Jane Kleiner of nature + play designs for sharing her insights and implementation ideas. Thank you to all the volunteers who continue to make our campus an educational, and beautiful, place!
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Washington's Department of Health reminds families to schedule required immunizations for the upcoming school year. For students entering preschool, kindergarten, and 7th grade, there may be some updates needed to your child's immunization record. Find out more here.
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Campus snapshots
Students last week got rolling with their spring thematics, and played outdoors rain or shine!
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No After Care June 14th
Looking ahead, we have a busy and fun spring! Check out the calendar below or subscribe to the digital calendar here.
Please note, there is no after care on the last day of school, June 14th, and pick up is at 1:45 for early release.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, April 20th
Earth Day
Stay tuned for plans for students and opportunties for volunteering!
Saturday, April 22nd
2023 Gardner Auction, 5:00- 9:00 pm
An evening of joyful activities, delicious food, and giving hearts. Join with other community members in supporting Gardner by purchasing your tickets today!
Sunday, April 23rd
Last Day to Nominate Gardner for Best of Clark County!
You can share your love of Gardner School by nominating us for Best Preschool and Best School in The Columbian's Best of Clark County awards. Nominations are due by April 23rd and the top few will move onto the voting round!
Thursday, May 25th
K-6 Talent Show, 2:30 pm
We're always blown away by the talents of our students, and today is the day to see them shine! Join us in the Great Room for a wonderful performance!
Friday, May 26th
No School- Teacher Inservice Day
Monday, May 29th
No School- Memorial Day
Thursday, June 1st
Early Childhood Wheels in School Day
Pack those scooters, bikes, and trikes along with all safety gear for some extra active outdoor play time! Allow for extra time at drop off and pick up for loading.
Friday, June 2nd
K-6 Wheels in School Day
Pack those scooters, bikes, and trikes along with all safety gear for some extra active outdoor play time! Allow for extra time at drop off and pick up for loading.
Monday, June 5th
Tumtum Celebration of Learning, 2:00 pm
Join our preschool class to celebrate a year of growth, friendship, and learning at 2:00 pm.
Wednesday, June 7th
Mazama Celebration of Learning, 12:00 pm
Mazama Pre-K students are ready to share their learning with families and friends at their final Celebration of Learning for the year!
Thursday, June 8th
Kindergarten- 6th Grade Celebration of Learning, 2:00 pm
After an all school presentation in the Great Room, explore our Kalama- Klickitat classrooms to see hands-on projects, art displays, and other artifacts of learning!
Friday, June 9th
Early Childhood Field Day
An opportunity for our preschool and Pre-K students to have a blast outside! Prepare for water play, packing a towel and an extra change of clothes.
Monday, June 12th
Klickitat Graduation, 2:00 pm
Graduation at Gardner is a special time to celebrate the hard work our students have put in during their time at Gardner, and a chance to highlight the uniqueness of their experience. All community members are welcome to join us for graduation in the Great Room.
Wednesday, June 15th
K-6 Field Day
Expect your kids to need some extra changes of clothes, a towel, and good shoes for running and playing during this last field day of the school year!
Wednesday, June 14th
Last Day of School, Pick Up 1:45, No After Care
What a wonderful year it has been! Enjoy your summers, and we can't wait to see you back in the fall!
To see and subscribe to our calendar of events, click below!
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