ASD Weekly Community Bulletin
News and Events from the Anacortes School District
On the calendar
Oct 21 - 6 p.m. - Choir Concert at AHS Commons
Oct 23, 5:30 p.m. - High School Construction Neighborhood Meeting at AHS Commons
Oct 31, 8-10:30 a.m. - School Board Site Visit: Cap Sante
Oct 31 - K-5 Half Day
Superintendent Search Focus Group - Oct 22
The Anacortes School Board of Directors invites community input throughout the process. The first opportunity for the community to give input will be a focus group meeting on Tuesday, Oct 22 at 6 p.m. at the Anacortes High School Library (1600 20th Street). This meeting is open to the public; please RSVP to the Superintendent's Office at (360) 503-1211, or tramsay@asd103.org.
More information can be found on the district's website: http://www.asd103.org/departments_and_programs/human_resources/superintendent_search
National School Bus Safety Week - Oct 21-25
Join us in celebrating National School Bus Safety Week October 21-25 in recognition of the care and dedication our transportation staff bring to their work every day. In 2018-19, our school bus drivers drove more than 227,000 miles, transporting approximately 1300 of our students.
Our transportation department consistently receives top marks in inspections from the Washington State Patrol. Members of our transportation team will be highlighted on the district's Facebook page throughout the week, and recognized at the Nov. 7 school board meeting at 6:15 p.m. at the Anacortes High School Library. We encourage families, students and staff to show your appreciation for our bus drivers, mechanics, dispatcher, and transportation supervisor throughout the week as well!
New Pride is out
- Homecoming
- What does music mean to you?
- Day in the Life of Principal Kevin Schwartz
- Shout Outs and more!
If you would like extra copies of the Pride, please contact the Superintendent's office at (360) 503-1211 or tramsay@asd103.org.
Now accepting volunteer applications
Volunteers are essential partners in the success of our schools, and we truly appreciate their gifts of time and talent that fuel so many wonderful opportunities for our students. Individuals from throughout our community serve in variety of volunteer positions, from tutors and mentors to classroom assistants, special project committees, and so much more!
All volunteers must have a yearly application and background check on file with the district office prior to service in our schools.
Clearance is on a one-year basis, and all volunteers must re-apply each school year. The beginning of the school year is an excellent time to complete the process, so that you can be ready to volunteer in the schools or chaperone a field trip.
The application link can be found here
The online application may be accessed from your home computer at any time. You also are welcome to contact the ASD District Office for assistance with the process, including help for anyone without a home computer to complete the application.
For more information, please contact the ASD District Office at (360) 503-1200, or email to anacortesvolunteer@asd103.org.
Tsunami Siren Testing
Questions? Hans Kahl, hkahl@co.skagit.wa.us or 360-416-1855
Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame Ceremony
WSWCA will be celebrating the 36th class of inductees and the three new members will bring the total number of Hall of Fame members to 145. The Class of 2019 will include high school head coaches Mike Bressler (Decatur, Seattle Christian), Mike Compton (LaConner, Anacortes, Burlington-Edison) and Don Owen (University).
Hall of Fame Ceremony tickets can be purchased online at wswcahof.ticketleap.com/2019wswca-hof/
Anacortes Boys & Girls Club Updates:
Harvest Party Family Night
We will be having our annual Harvest Party on October 29th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. It should be a fun-filled event, including games, dinner, and a costume contest. Costumes are not required but highly encouraged.
Club Closure Nov 1st
The Anacortes Boys & Girls Club will be closed Friday, November 1st due to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County's Great Futures Gala. This is our organizational fundraiser which helps with operational costs for all clubs in Skagit County. If you have any questions please let me know.
Anacortes Boys & Girls Club Enrollment Info
Anacortes Chamber Halloween Donations
After School Arts Classes for Kids - new days!
After School Spanish Classes for Kids - new days!
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 Robotics Booster Club (ARBC)
We sponsor robotics teams within the FIRST progression of programs at all grade levels (K-12). Visit the ARBC website to learn more, or e-mail us at info@AnacortesRobotics.org with questions. Each program level has its own calendar of important dates for team formation, meetings, and tournaments.
ABRC FIRST Lego League JR Boomtown Build
ABRC FIRST Lego League City Shaper
Did you know that the Anacortes School District has 26 individual robotics teams that operate each year? There are also 4 levels of robotics in our district that serve students from as young as kindergarten all the way through high school. The Anacortes Robotics Booster is supporting the fundraising process for all the teams that work with kids, grades K-12. The annual budget for this major undertaking runs an average of $56,000 a year that is not funded through district money. This is possible because of partnerships with local businesses and generous donations from our community. October 26th is a dinner fundraiser. This is an adult only costume party with dinner and both a live and silent auction. Please consider buying a ticket, or even a table! Tickets are available at Watermark Books, and online at: http://charityauction.bid/ghoulsandgearsgala.
Anacortes Parks & Rec Programs:
APRD is partnering with Challenger Sports to offer a Tiny Tykes Soccer Program. (See this flyer for registration information.)
There are much more APRD recreation opportunities listed in our Fall A-Town Publication which can be found online HERE.
Anacortes Parks & Rec Haunted Run - Oct 26
Anacortes Senior College - Registration is open for the fall term of the Anacortes Senior College. Classes are held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, to Thursday, November 21, at Anacortes Middle School, 2200 M Ave.
Online registration is available at www.seniorcollege.org, and printed copies of the course schedule and registration form are available at the Anacortes Senior Activity Center.
Six-week classes are $30, and three-week classes are $20.
Information: info@seniorcollege.org or call 360-503-1255.
Tuesday afternoon classes are:
Industries of Anacortes with Tom Kuhn
Anacortes Community Theatre: Behind the Curtain, Billy Hendrix
Memoir Writing with Teru Lundsten
Dragonflies: Their Fascinating History, Jim Walker
Anacortes Croatian Family Histories with Bret Lunsford
Napoleon Bonaparte, Bill Dietrich
First Aid for Cats & Dogs, Dr. Bill Testerman
Thursday afternoon classes are:
Our Amazing Constitution with Dr. Michael Newbrough
Ham Radio Principles & Operations, 8 instructors
Three Good Movies: Truth to Power with Mark Lundsten
Android Smartphones & Tablets, Norm Samuelson
City of Anacortes Municipal Fiber Contest & Gala
Winter CSA Opportunity in Anacortes
Boldly Grown Farm is a certified organic farm in Skagit Valley. Our family farm grows fall & winter vegetables to feed our community during the typical off-season. Our Winter CSA (community supported agriculture) program has expanded to Anacortes this season! We are excited to partner with the Island Hospital Health Resource Center as a drop site.
With our CSA share, you can look forward to:
- 12 bountiful, biweekly veggie boxes from late October through early April
- High-quality, certified organic produce, from staples to specialty items
- Value-added products like kraut, chili powder and more
- Produce storage tips and recipes from your food-loving farmers
- Convenient drop sites in Seattle, Skagit Valley and Bellingham
All the details are on our website, so head on over to learn more about our CSA program and sign up to get your share at Island Hospital. We hope you'll consider joining us for a winter of local, sustainable—and of course, delicious!—eating.
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 is now accepting new students of all ages! Ballet, jazz, tap, modern and many more classes are currently enrolling for September. Please see our full schedule at www.fidalgodanceworks.org. Classes are filling fast!
Fidalgo Shoreline Academy - Friends of Skagit Beaches - Fidalgo Shoreline Academy
Join us for our 8th annual great day of learning and discovery brought to you by Friends of Skagit Beaches. Spend a day with top scientists and local community leaders presenting on a wide range of environmental topics. Our Keynote Speaker will be Jack Hartt, recently retired from 40 years in the Washington State Park system – 14 of those as Park Manager at Deception Pass State Park. Jack will present “Love and Beauty in the Time of Turbulence”, a talk based on reflections from a new forest monitoring project in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. He will emphasis how we have within and among ourselves the power to make a difference and will weave together the rhythms of hope and encouragement that keep us harmonizing in the coming turbulent times. For the day, choose 3 from 6 breakout sessions such as “Sharks of Washington State”; “Wetlands: What are They and Why Should We Care?” and much more. Registration is required and please get your tickets soon. Visit www.skagitbeaches.org to register online as well as Friends of Skagit Beaches Facebook page to learn more. Call (360) 299-0641 for information/questions. Free Clock hours (5) available to educators. Saturday, October 19, 2019. 8:45 am – 3:15 pm. 1601 R Ave., Anacortes.
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Groups
Munro Institute Educational Futures Seminar - Oct 22-23
Salish Sea School - Guardians of the Sea - Rising 9th-12th grade students! Come aboard and become a scientist! Explore the Salish Sea! Experience all of the incredible marine life that call the Salish Sea home! Participate in environmental service projects at local islands! Earn community service credit! Connect with like-minded students in a small group environment! Become a leader in marine conservation ecology!
The Salish Sea School announces the launch of Guardians of the Sea for rising 9th-12th grade students!
Guardians of the Sea is a boat-based, hands-on STEAM program that takes place on the Salish Sea.
Each session is four days long (eight hours per day) and will include student citizen science data collection for ongoing research projects (tufted puffins, water quality, marine microplastics, bull kelp), environmental service projects, hikes at nearby islands, mindfulness in nature practices for stress reduction, and much more.
Enrollment for Summer 2020 sessions is open today at TheSalishSeaSchool.org. Space is limited. Student scholarships are available, please inquire at info@thesalishseaschool.org.
Secret Harbor - Foster Parent Info
Skagit Parent to Parent October Newsletter
Skagit Valley Herald Christmas Fund - Sign Up Nov 11-Dec 6
Spooktacular Halloween Party at the Depot: All ages Halloween Party at the Anacortes Depot Arts Center 611 R Ave.,Anacortes, WA on October 25th from 7:00-11:00 pm. Music by DJ Spun Honey and Friends who will be spinning spooky tunes for your dancing pleasure. Costume Contest for kids and adults. Fundraiser for the Anacortes High School Jazz Band sponsored by the Rick Epting Foundation for the Arts, Pelican Bay Books and How it Works. Ticket are $10.00 at the door and kids 12 and under are FREE. If you would like to volunteer to help with this event or have Halloween decorations to loan please email: pugetsoundproductions@gmail.com or call 360-708-7770
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
The Anacortes School District provides interpretation and translation services upon request as needed. Please contact the Student Support Services Department for more information: (360) 503-1216.
Anacortes School District
Email: anacortessd@asd103.org
Website: www.asd103.org
Location: 2200 M Avenue, Anacortes, WA, USA
Phone: 360-503-1200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnacortesSchoolDistrict/
Twitter: @AnacortesSchool