@SequimSchools — March 6, 2019

March 6, 2019 1:30 am
Second-graders Gus Mecham, left, and Trenton Kardonski show their displays about westward expansion in the United States during the 1800s. Submitted photo
Second-graders Gus Mecham, left, and Trenton Kardonski show their displays about westward expansion in the United States during the 1800s. Submitted photo

DISTRICT

The next school board meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, March 18, in the district boardroom, 503 N. Sequim Ave. The public is invited to attend, and time is set aside for public comment. To view the agenda and minutes of past meetings and click on “School Board,” “Regular Communication” and “Agendas” on the district’s website at www.sequimschools.org.

HELEN HALLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Second-graders have been learning about western expansion in the United States during the 1800s. This included innovations in transportation and communication such as the transcontinental railroad and the Pony Express. Students were able to hear stories of families traveling the Oregon Trail and learned why they were willing to risk the move west. Additionally, they were able to come to understand the hardships and tragedies that Native Americans endured because of westward expansion. Students then created paper quilts, showing key details learned throughout the unit.

— teacher Doreen Minard

SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL

Sequim High School Junior Prom will be from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in the Sequim High School cafeteria. Prom features a professional DJ and is for all students and all grade levels, not just seniors or juniors. Tickets are on sale in the front office the week of March 4-8 for $10. The week of March 11, tickets will be $15, and at the door tickets are $20.

There will be an Eighth Grade Parent night on Monday, March 11, in the Sequim High School Cafeteria, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Administrative staff and the counselors will provide information on high school registration and present a brief information slide show on high school requirements and important dates for the Class of 2023. Those with questions or concerns are asked to contact counselor Steve Erickson at 360-582-3663 or serickson@sequimschools.org.

Sequim High School Talent Show will be presented on Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Greywolf Elementary volunteer Karen Faddis brings her service dog Ranger each Tuesday and Thursday for an hour to read with second-grade students in Chris Stevens’ class. Students look forward to reading with him. Pictured here is Ranger with student Gwyneth Voyles. Photo by Chris Stevens

Greywolf Elementary volunteer Karen Faddis brings her service dog Ranger each Tuesday and Thursday for an hour to read with second-grade students in Chris Stevens’ class. Students look forward to reading with him. Pictured here is Ranger with student Gwyneth Voyles. Photo by Chris Stevens