ASD Weekly Community Bulletin
News and Events from the Anacortes School District
On the Calendar
Aug 8: School Board Evening Meeting/ Budget Hearing - 6:15
Aug 22: School Board Evening Meeting/ Budget Adoption - 6:15
Sept 5: First Day of School (grades 1-12)
District Office Summer Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (closed Fridays in July)
Questions? 360-503-1200
Surplus Sale
A complete list of items is on our website. All items are sold as is, by best offer, and must be removed on the same day as the sale. Cash or check.
Questions? Contact Torhil Ramsay - 360-503-1211 or tramsay@asd103.org.
2019-20 Dates & Bus Routes
- Staff and Student calendars are posted for the 2019-20 school year.
- New bus routes are posted on the Transportation page.
- First student day is Thursday, Sept 5 (grades 1-12); kindergarten starts Sept. 10.
District expands public access to Rice Field
The district will be expanding its public access hours to Rice Field during the summer as part of an effort to increase community usage of this facility.
“During the school year, the stadium and field are in constant use by our sports teams and PE classes,” said Superintendent Mark Wenzel. “We hope that expanding our public hours will allow the community to get even more use out of this beautiful facility.”
Rice Field will be open each day during July and August, Monday-Sunday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (It will be closed July 4-5.)
“We know there are a number of folks who want to be able to walk and run on the track, or use the field for casual play,” said Erik Titus, athletics and activities director.
Restrooms will not be open during these hours, due to staffing cuts and safety concerns. Users will need to obey all posted rules including no pets, no food or beverages other than water, no bikes or skateboards. Additional rules are posted at the facility. Access is also subject to change due to district use or field rentals. Seahawk Stadium is available to rent by private groups as well.
Questions? Contact Erik Titus, Athletics and Activities Director - 360-503-1305 or etitus@asd103.org.
Ready to Learn Fair
- Backpacks
- Community services
- Complimentary lunch
- School supplies & books
- Haircuts
- Gently used clothing
Parent or guardian must accompany all grade-school students. This is a zero-waste event -- bring your water bottle!
Translators will be available! Habrá traductores disponibles!
Want to volunteer? Contact Treva King at tking@asd103.org or 360-503-1200.
Saturday, Aug 17, 2019, 09:00 AM
Anacortes Middle School
The Summer edition of the Anacortes A-Town Publication is available online HERE. This publication has activities and events that are happening over the next several months.
Visit the Anacortes Farmers Market - fresh produce, great food, crafts, live music, and more. Every Saturday starting May 4th, 9AM to 2PM at the Depot (7th St and R Ave) - Family friendly!
Anacortes Food to Go - This is a weekend backpack food program for Anacortes students. If you are in need, please contact Food to Go - (360) 708-3037 or ftgAnacortes@gmail.com
Anacortes Public Library Summer Reading List
Anacortes Schools Foundation Newsletter
The Anacortes Sister Cites Association (ASCA is sending ten AMS students to Japan and has discount Wild Waves tickets available for $15.99 ($9 off per ticket) between now and until June 16th and $25.99 ($19 off per ticket) between June 17th and September 7th. Season Passes are also available for a discount. Each ticket or season pass sold directly benefits ASCA fund raising needed to pay for the trip. Please buy online at tinyurl.com/AnacortesSCwild and thank you for your support!
Balloon Fun at the Library -
Enjoy an afternoon of family fun with Bill “The Clown” Testerman, and his balloons on September 7 at 3 o’clock p.m. by the playground on the east side of the Anacortes Library, 1220 10th St. Watch Bill as he twists and turns balloons into animals, flowers, headbands and a variety of other shapes—maybe he can make a special one just for you! Bill also will teach participants how to re-create his magical shapes. In case of rain, the show will take place in the Library’s Community Room. Cupcakes will be served.
Friends of the Library is sponsoring this event as part of the festivities celebrating the Friends’ 50th anniversary of serving the Anacortes Library. The Friends is a not-for-profit, community-based organization that is dedicated to enhancing and improving the services offered to the public by the Library. Its goal is to promote, raise funds, and advocate for the Library.
Boys and Girls Club Summer Info
Bright Beginnings Play Dates - July 8-August 26
Dogs on Call - Volunteer Opportunity - We need YOU and YOUR PET to help kids in need with Dogs on Call! If you are interested, click on the flyer!
Fidalgo Danceworks Summer Programs
Fidalgo Danceworks Summer Camps for kids
Learn life skills, the 9 core values, how to play golf and have fun with The First Tee at the Swinomish Golf links. Youth 7 - 18 are welcome and you can join at any time. Check out our flyer and visit our website: anacortestft.com.
Food Resources for Summer - 2019
Friends of the Forest Family Hikes
Guardstart - Junior Lifeguarding Program
Island Adventure Art Camp - Summer 2019
National Night Out - Tuesday, August 6 - 6-8 p.m. at Storvik Park
Park Aide Employment/ Volunteer Opportunities
Quaker Cove Day Camp - Week 1: July 29 - August 2
Week 2: August 5 - 9
Week 3: August 12 - 16
Day Camp is for kids entering grades 1st - 6th. Campers will investigate and learn about plants, animals, and nature. We will take them into the forest, onto the beach, out to our vegetable garden, and under the open air for sky gazing. Registration is open now.
Secret Harbor - Foster Parent Info
Skagit Parent to Parent - July Newsletter
STEM Camp for Middle Schoolers - Aug 5-8
Register now for Western Washington University summer Youth Programs, held at Shannon Point Marine Center.
Western’s Youth Programs foster academic growth through enrichment and recreational activities. Offerings available this summer in Anacortes include:
Odyssey of Science and Arts: Adventures of a Marine Scientist
Dive into investigating science and arts. Does your child have an interest in marine science? In this program they have the opportunity to engage with marine scientists at Shannon Point Marine Center. Through hands-on activities, participants apply the principals of the scientific method to discover unique aspects of the marine world.
Grades: 3 - 6
Dates: Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2
Times: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Location: Shannon Point Marine Center
Cost: $173 (if registered before May 14)
To learn more and register, visit wwu.edu/youth.
Nondiscrimination: The Anacortes School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
K.C. Knudson, Civil Rights Compliance/ RCW Coordinator, (360) 503-1214, kknudson@asd103.org
Fran McCarthy, Section 504/ ADA Coordinator, (360) 503-1216, fmccarthy@asd103.org
Connie Sheridan, Title IX Coordinator, (360) 503-1221, csheridan@asd103.org
Written complaints to: 2200 M Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221
Anacortes School District
Email: anacortessd@asd103.org
Website: www.asd103.org
Location: 2200 M Avenue, Anacortes, WA, USA
Phone: 360-503-1200
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