West Hills STEM Academy News
November 2021
An Update From Principal Melissa Rohr
Winter is fast approaching and the weather is getting colder. We know that this time of year can be difficult for many of our families. Financial, holiday, family, grey skies, and many other things can get to us and those emotions are seen and picked up on by our students. Please know that we are here to help in many ways.
This year we have a new Family Liaison, Becca Disbrow, that has joined our team. Mrs. Disbrow is here to help connect our families with outside resources to help you get through the school year. She has an abundant connection to our Kitsap County resources such as counseling, financial supports, and holiday supports. We also have some coats, backpacks, and school supplies for students ready when a student needs it.
If you have any needs, please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to connect you with the best resources.
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November, December & January Calendar
November 4 & 5 - Parent/Student Conferences
November 11 - Veterans Day
November 12 - Picture Retake Day
November 25 & 26 - Thanksgiving Break
December 20-31 - Winter Break
January 17 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
January 28 - Non-Student Day
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Come Join Our PTA
We'd love to have you!!
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Character Trait for November - Gratitude
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Please Complete Your Family ABCs!
The ABCs are our improved Annual Back-to-school Check-in process or ABCs (formerly known as the Annual Demographic Update). Please take a few moment to complete this important process.
The ABC process must be completed for all students in the district - including both previously enrolled as well as newly registered students.
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Coming soon! Federal Impact Aid forms
In early November, we will be sending home an "Impact Aid" form with students for families to complete and return to school.
Every year the Bremerton School District must apply for Federal Impact Aid funds from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds compensate the District for the loss of local tax dollars from tax exempt federal property in the Silverdale and Bremerton area. The Bremerton School District receives approximately $300,000 in Impact Aid funding each year.
The school district only reports the number of students living with families who live on and/or work on federal property. We do not report information about individual students in the Federal Impact Aid form.
If you have more questions, contact Connie.Long@bremertonschools.org
or Catherine.seevers@bremertonschools.org or call 360-473-1033.
Thank you for your cooperation and support!
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Tech Support for Families
We have updated our Tech Support for Families website for 2021-22 and invite you to check it out!
A link to the tech support webpage is on every school and the District website (look for the graphic like the one on the left), and can be accessed at BremertonSchools.org/TechHelp.
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New! Free online tutoring for grades 3-12!
We are pleased to offer free online tutoring through TutorMe for all Bremerton School District students in grades 3-12. Students can access TutorMe through Clever.
More information is available on the District's Family Technology Support website.
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FREE therapy available to all Bremerton School District students and staff
The mental health of our students is a top priority. That’s why we’re offering a free new service: Gaggle Teletherapy.
If your student is feeling sad, hopeless, angry, or anxious—or having challenges with family, friends, or relationships—therapy could help.
Gaggle Therapy is a free, confidential option to connect weekly with a therapist online and on your student’s schedule. Students can be referred by a teacher, counselor or parent, and students age 13 and older can self-refer.
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PCHS School-Based Health Clinic at Mountain View Middle School
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West Hills STEM Academy
Website: https://www.bremertonschools.org/westhills
Location: 520 South National Avenue, Bremerton, WA, USA
Phone: 360-473-4600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WHSTEMAcademy
Twitter: @WHSTEMAcademy