Otter News
December 3, 2020
Dream. Learn. Achieve.
Artondale, Let’s Design a Snow Globe
Design a wintery wonderland or a holiday scene in your own snow globe! Use any type of art materials and supplies that you have at home. You can describe your snow globe with words and even write a story about if you lived in a snow globe.
Teachers will put this with your packet pick up or send home with in-person learners tomorrow.
Your snow globes are due Friday, December 11th.
We cannot wait to see your snow globe creations!
Terrific Kids!
Kindergarten - Jax N., Jolene N., Quinn P.
1st - Emery T., Carter M., Landon S., Kylie B.
2nd - Lucy H., Aria L., Jude M.
3rd - Emmy P., Maryanne H., Avery R., Wesley B.
4th - Ruby Z., Juliette S., Kalilah C.
5th - Griffin H., Eddy L., Kahri H.
Artondale Spirit Week...Get Ready!
Monday, December 14th
Day 1: Holiday/Cozy Sock Day
Otters keep those toes warm and cozy with take a photo and post on our facebook page.
Tuesday, December 15th
Otters wear your Artondale spirit wear and wear your favorite holiday accessories (jewelry, scarves, hats, headbands, face coverings, etc)!! Share a photo on our facebook page.
Wednesday, December 16th
Day 3: Sports Day to show your team pride!
Otters wear your favorite sports team or team colors. Please post on Facebook!
Thursday, December 17th
Day 4: Holiday/Festive Sweater Day
Otters wear your holiday/festive sweater. Please post a photo on Facebook!
Friday, December 18th
Otters be warm and cozy the last day before break! Post your photo on Facebook!
Winter Break
Report Cards and End of Trimester
Report Cards will be sent out on Thursday, December 10th, electronically following the same procedures as we did at the end of last year. If you would like a printed copy please contact the main office at 253-530-1100 or e-mail Pauline Johnson at johnsonpm@psd401.net.
SPLASH WINNERS!
Congratulations to these students who earned a splash ticket last week:
1st Grade - Tyler S., Kylie B.
2nd Grade - Addy M., Amelia O., Marley D., Owen W.
3rd Grade - Bree B., Danny A., Emmy P., Allison Z., Dominic F., Eva T., Kayliana B., Gwen M., Owen M., Sophia S., Noah R., Arianna B.
4th Grade - Ruby Z., Gabriel K., James J., Kalilah C.
5th Grade - Evan F., Emma H., Sophia E.
Artondale Library
Mrs. Faker is excited to bring books back to our Otters!! Please follow this link for further instructions and information! Pick up will be on Wednesdays from 11:00 - 2:30pm.
Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One News for December
Construction Updates
Please check out the district website for up to date information and more photos.
PTA Information
School Safety
When you fill out the Student Health Screening Attestation Form every morning prior to school, please understand that if you are considering checking the box “yes”, then you need to keep your child at home until you are able to answer “no”.
If you have questions and are not sure what to do, please contact Mr. Heistand, heistandr@psd401.net or 253-530-1102 or our Nurse Nanci Powell powelln@psd401.net or 253-530-1124.
Thank you for your understanding and working together to keep everyone safe.
Highly Capable Referral Notice for Annual Testing grades 1 - 8
Open October 22nd – February 12th, 2021
Online Highly Capable Referral form for Parents and Teachers
Direct link- https://tinyurl.com/PSD401HCREFERRALS
Please note: single online referral form for teachers and parents
https://www.psd401.net/learning/highly-capable for more information
¡Aviso importante!
Las aplicaciones al examen anual del Highly Capable Program (Estudiantes de Nivel Avanzado) ya están abiertas
Cuando: del 22 de octubre del 2020 al 12 de febrero del 2021.
Dónde aplicar: el formulario para referir a un estudiante se encuentra en la liga https://tinyurl.com/PSD401HCREFERRALS
Quien debe referir a un estudiante: los padres y profesores del alumno.
Para más información por favor visita https://www.psd401.net/learning/highly-capable
¡Recuerde! enviar un solo formulario diligenciado por los padres y profesores del estudiante.
Kiona Rainey
Highly Capable/Curriculum Secretary
Peninsula School District
(253) 530-1059
Upcoming Dates
Jan 18 - No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 29 - No School, Semester Break
Feb 15th through Feb 19th - No School, Mid Winter Break
Jessica Rosendahl, Principal
14015 62ND AVE NW, GIG HARBOR, WA 98332
(253) 530.1080