PORT ANGELES SCHOOL DISTRICT
NEWS AND NOTES - November 2023
PASD VETERAN'S DAY ACTIVITIES
The Port Angeles School District proudly announces our upcoming Veteran’s Day events. Our students and staff will unite across the district to honor our nation’s veterans. Veterans are invited to many of these events, so please help us spread the word!
Port Angeles High School: Veteran’s Day Assembly: November 9th, 9:00 AM. Veterans are invited to attend.
Stevens Middle School: Veteran’s Day Assembly: November 9th, 1:47 PM (7th Grade) & 2:31 PM (8th Grade). Veterans are invited to attend.
Lincoln High School & Seaview: Resident historian and Seaview Mentor Teacher Everett Young will facilitate an online Veteran’s Day presentation for all of Seaview Academy and Lincoln students on November 9th, 10:00 AM.
Dry Creek: Veteran’s Day Assembly: November 9th, 8:30 AM. Veterans are invited to attend. There will be songs and gifts for our veterans.
Roosevelt: Students’ relatives (18 or older) are invited to join students on the playground on November 9th. Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniform. Contact the front office by November 7th to sign up. Students will also participate in multiple lessons & activities during Veteran’s Day week.
Hamilton: Students will participate in multiple lessons& activities leading up to Veteran's Day. Veterans will also be recognized during morning announcements.
Jefferson: Veteran’s Day Assembly: November 9th, 1:15 PM. Veterans are invited to attend. Students will learn about the history of Veteran’s Day and the significance of the “Missing Man Table.” Students will also sing patriotic songs learned during music class.
Franklin: Veteran’s Day Assembly: November 9th, 1:00 PM. Veterans of Franklin students are invited to attend.HAPPY NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
FIELD HALL PRESENTS: "RESILIENCE"
Field Arts & Events Hall invites Port Angeles School District 7th through 12th graders to attend Resilience, a play with music written and performed by Samite Mulondo. Beautiful, powerful, personal and musical - “Resilience” is a play with the urgency of now combined with timeless stories of healing. Celebrated Ugandan musician, actor, and humanitarian Samite Mulondo uses the healing power of song and story to share his message of peace and hope in this multi-media one-actor play. Field Hall is offering a $10 discount on up to two adult tickets when purchased with one or more student tickets. Use code PASD10 at checkout. This offer is valid for both matinee and evening performances on November 18. https://fieldhallevents.org/#/events
MONROE PLAYFIELD IS OPEN!!!
Monroe Playfield Opening Day Celebration - A Day to Remember!!!
Last month, we celebrated an important milestone for our school district and community. Thank you to everyone who joined us and participated in planning our opening day.
The Monroe Playfield is a testament to our community's commitment to our children's physical and mental well-being. We look forward to sharing more stories from this great new facility in the future. If you haven't seen the new playfield, please come and see for yourself. The playfield is open to everyone!!!
Click here to learn more about upcoming PASD Capital Projects.
FAMILY INCOME SURVEY: NOT JUST A FREE MEAL
Have you completed the Family Income Survey? If not, we are asking that you take just a few minutes to complete the survey as the information you provide is essential in us securing resources for our schools and students. Your survey response ensures that we can continue offering high-quality education for all students, regardless of their economic circumstances.
You can complete the Family Income Survey by picking up and dropping off the form at your child's school. You can also access the form by clicking here.
Thank you for your support!!!
REFERRAL WINDOW FOR HI-CAP STUDENTS
Highly capable (Hi-Cap) students perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels compared to others of their age, experiences, or environments. Click here to learn more.
PAHS THESPIAN SOCIETY PRESENTS "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST"
The Port Angeles High School Thespian Society is pleased to be producing Beauty and the Beast Jr. this fall. It is “a tale as old as time”-- but we are making it our own. Beauty and the Beast will come to the Port Angeles Performing Arts Center for four magical performances on November 16-19th.
We invite you to come along and enjoy some of Disney’s most beloved characters and music. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman fighting for the life she wishes for, and the Beast, who is actually a prince under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will be lifted and he will be transformed into his former self. We have filled our stage with 37 talented students who want you to all be “Our Guest” this November.
NOHN MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC
We are thrilled to introduce you to, or remind you of, the Mobile Health Clinic (MHC). This clinic offers accessible and comprehensive healthcare services right at your child's school, efficiently addressing the healthcare needs of our community
The MHC bridges the gap in healthcare accessibility for PASD students and staff, providing convenient appointments. Appointments are available at each school at least one day a week, and the schedule is posted on NOHN's website.
Call your child's school to sign up!
PAHS TRADE & COLLEGE INFO NIGHT: NOV. 8TH, 6:30 PM
College Success Foundation is excited to announce this year’s Trade & College Info Night, which will be held November 8th, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, at Port Angeles High School.
Whether your student is interested in pursuing a college degree or entering the workforce, Trade & College Info Night will equip you with insights into University, College, Work Force Training, and Military pathways. This event will be held at PAHS in the 100 Hall. Parents/guardians and students can attend three 20-minute workshops and gather information from college, trade school, and industry professionals. Admission is free, and food and refreshments will be served.
For more information, please contact martinquarto@portangelesschools.org.
HAMILTON ELEMENTARY RAPUNZEL PERFORMANCE!!!
It’s out of the tower and on the run as a zany cast of friends and foes help Rapunzel’s harrowing escape from the towering imprisonment of Madame Gothel. Add a dash of French flair and a pinch of personal triumph and friendship and you have a story you won’t forget!
The Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 Hamilton students presented an original musical adaptation of RAPUNZEL at Peninsula College Little Theatre on Saturday, October 14th. This is the seventh year Hamilton Elementary has performed a production with The Missoula Children’s Theatre.
The Missoula Children's Theatre residency at Hamilton was brought to you by The Port Angeles Education Foundation, Hamilton PTO, Peninsula College, and the families/students/staff of Hamilton Elementary School.
NATIONAL FAMILY LITERACY MONTH
National Family Literacy Month is celebrated during the month of November. National Family Literacy Month is an opportunity for families to learn and read together. It also celebrates the work literacy programs do to empower families. Click here to learn how you can celebrate and promote family literacy.
PASD HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS
2023 AMERICORPS TEAM
Our 2023-2024 AmeriCorps team members virtually attended the state wide Serve Washington Swearing-in Ceremony and AmeriCorps 30th anniversary kickoff on Friday, October 20th.
PASD AmeriCorps Program Coordinator, Michell Gentry states, “The annual launch is a wonderful way to connect with AmeriCorps members across the state. As we’re also celebrating the 30th anniversary of AmeriCorps, hearing from our Governor was an extra treat. Here at PASD, we’re thrilled to have two returning members and three new members on our team this year. Recruitment is continuing for more members to join us in January.”
The 23-24 AmeriCorps team is: George Sullivan (Roosevelt), Kristi Adams (PAHS), Dan Sullivan (PAHS), Susan Roberts (Dry Creek) and Patricia Kingsley (SMS).
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IMPORTANT DATES
- PA Club Closed- November 10th- Veterans Day/ Auction Set up
- Saturday, Novmber 11th- Annual BGCOP Auction and Dinner , image below for information.
- PA Club Open for Early Release on November 22nd
- PA Club Closed November 23rd and 24th for Thanksgiving
UPCOMING FALL COMMUNITY EVENTS
UPCOMING DISTRICT EVENTS
- November 10: Veterans Day Observed (No School)
- November 22: 1/2 day for students - NO LATE START
- November 23 & 24: Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 18 - January 2: Winter Break
Port Angeles School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Port Angeles 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: Title IX Coordinators, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators: Scott Harker, 905 W. 9th Street Port Angeles, WA 98363, (360) 457-8575, sharker@portangelesschools.org, for Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Dr. Rachel Summers, 905 W. 9th Street Port Angeles, WA 98363, (360) 457-8575, rsummers@portangelesschools.org.