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IN THIS ISSUE:
spring reminders / teacher appreciation week / gardner stories / talent show auditions / gardner recycling hub / learning in auction / snapshots / events
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Important Spring Reminders!
This school year has been fantastic, and we're wrapping it up with opportunities to showcase our talented students and to connect with one another. Check out the reminders below for upcoming events and important dates, and make sure to subscribe to our online calendar here!
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Teacher Appreciation Week
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Our teachers at Gardner are unique in their ability to create innovative curriculum, respond to the interests and needs of their students, and to work together to support the entire school. Next week, May 8th- 12th is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and you're invited to share your appreciation in whatever way is most meaningful for your family.
On Wednesday, May 10th, we're bringing back a favorite activity from last year! Each student is invited to bring flowers or foliage to contribute to bouquets for each teacher, whether it's just one, or enough for all their teachers or enough for all staff members! The admin team will be available at drop off to help trim and arrange the bouquets before delivering them to the classrooms.
Looking for more ways to help celebrate our teachers? Reach out to Assistant Head Courtney Tomlinson for more volunteering or donation opportunities.
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Sharing Stories from Gardner
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Did you have a chance to see the video from our latest auction? It's a great reminder of how our school creates a safe and engaging place for children. Also, check out the beautiful photos from the event, courtesy of Santoro Creative.
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Just for our families from Santoro Creative!
We're hosting Santoro Creative on campus on June 24th from 5:00- 8:00 pm for family photography mini sessons!
These 25 minute sessions are $100 ($50 due at booking) and last 25 minutes each. You'll receive 10 edited images delivered via a digital gallery. Reach out directly to santoro.creative@gmail.com to book your time.
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Grab your copy of the limited edition Gardner Collaborative Art Print!
With any donation over $100 or more, we can send you a high-quality print of this beautiful collaborative art print, created by our Tumtum- Klickitat classes!
Use this link to claim yours today!
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It's Almost Time to Audition!
Gardner Talent Show 5/25 at 2:30 pm
Save the Date! Our K-6 students will be performing as groups, partners, and individuals for the Gardner Talent Show on Thursday, May 25th at 2:30 pm. Students can sing, dance, tell jokes, perform magic tricks, and more.
Is your child interested in performing? Talents of any kind welcome, all performances must be appropriate for all ages and should not exceed 3 minutes. Teacher Devon is leading the auditions during recess time, and is ready to help support our brave and creative students. To sign your child up for an audition spot, please talk with your child about their interest and submit this form by May 12th.
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Bring in your pouches!
Gardner + Terracycle
Our students are collecting food pouches like apple sauce squeezes and recycling them through Terracycle and GoSqueeze. Our classroom teachers are helping students remember to put them in the special classroom bins, and then they take them to our Recycle Hub on the Farmhouse porch. You're welcome to participate by bringing in these items from home, too! Not only does it do something positive for the environment, but Gardner School can actually earn money back from this program! |
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Learning in Action
Upper Grades Fish Dissection
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This week, our 3rd-6th graders participated in a rainbow trout dissection with Columbia Springs' Salmon in the Classroom staff. Gardner School has partnered with Columbia Springs for years to raise and release salmon, and we're excited to host their team to learn even more about both of these important Pacific Northwest species. Students were put into five different groups mixed between the two classrooms and learned about the external and internal anatomy of rainbow trout. The trout's body systems were highlighted during the dissection and discussions about what that system does. Learning about our world and the animals and ecosystems in it teaches students to be thoughtful stewards of the land, and we're grateful for opportunities like these with our community partners!
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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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Campus snapshots
We see kindness, exploration, and bravery on display daily at Gardner School!
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Upcoming Events
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 14th
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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