GREYWOLF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Greywolf Elementary is a recipient of the 2013 Washington Achievement Award. Greywolf was recognized for High Progress in the areas of reading and math. The Washington Achievement Awards are sponsored by the Washington State Board of Education and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. The selection process for these awards is very rigorous and students, parents and staff can take great pride in this accomplishment.
Principal Donna Hudson, with some members of the teaching staff and district administrators, attended a ceremony in Lacey on April 24 to receive the award. The award will be presented to the student body during a June 9 assembly.
HELEN HALLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
During the third trimester, Judie Lawson’s first-grade class is working on opinion writing. Here are some samples of the students’ work:
In my opinion my favorite pet is a red blue bird. I like a bird because you can put the bird on your finger. You can make the bird fly. That’s why I like a bird for a pet. Izaiah Tuller
In my opinion rattlesnakes are the best! My reason is because its tail rattles. It likes rocks. That is why I like rattlesnakes! Sterling Rowland
In my opinion I like rabbits because they are fluffy. They also have Sponge Bob teeth. I like rabbits because they have fluffy fur. They have cute eyes. That’s why rabbits are so nice to have as a pet. Madison Cogburn
In my opinion, chickens are the best pet. They lay eggs. I can eat the eggs for breakfast. Yum! Chickens have feathers. They are soft. That’s why I think chickens are the best pet. Sienna Dahlquist
In my opinion my hedgehog is the best. I like hedgehogs because they have spikey spikes! My pet has spikes. It eats snails! That is why hedgehogs are the best. Evan Cisneros
In my opinion I think cats are the best because they are soft and fuzzy, too. They are cute and fluffy. They are small. They don’t bite and they are nice! That’s why I like cats. Ayla Adams
In my opinion I like the dog. It does what you want it to. They play fetch with you. They do tricks. They have all sorts of things they do. That’s why my favorite animal is a DOG! Francesca Bettiga
In my opinion my pet is a snake. The reason is they slide. This is how you take care of a snake. First, you give it water. Then you feed it rats. That is why I like snakes. Aeideon Crear
In my opinion I like dogs. My reason why I like dogs is because they are cute. That’s why I like dogs. Katie Burks
I like bunnies. They are cute and cuddly. They hop when frightened. You can sleep with them. They like to eat carrots. And like to hide. Frank Johnson
My favorite pet to have is a guinea pig. I like it because it is cute when it swims in a tub. Sometimes when you put a guinea pig in your pants it might go on an adventure. Also, their claws are sharp. That is why I like guinea pigs. Brendan Kuh
In my opinion a skunk is the best pet. The reason why is it can be a guard and has stripes. That’s why! Gabe Wakefield
In my opinion I like a bunny because it is fluffy. It likes carrots. And it likes lettuce. That’s why I like bunnies. Lisa Williams
Potatoes are the best pet because you don’t have to take care of it except a few. You can eat it when you don’t like it. That’s why potatoes are the best pet. Keira Morey
In my opinion I like bears. They can wave at you. That’s why I like bears. Gregory Fowler
In my opinion a cougar is my favorite pet. I like cougars. They can run really fast. That’s why I like cougars. Cienna Dolan
In my opinion I am going to get a cat. It is going to be beautiful. The color is black and white. The name is going to be Smokey the Cat. That is one of my grandma’s cats. A’Ki-ya Anchetta
I love pets! In my opinion I always would want a pet dog because I like Rottweilers. They are cool! I like Dalmatians, too. Johanna Beckerley
The best pet ever is a cat because cats like to cuddle with you. But be careful. They can scratch you. Ferris Cobb
I like a unicorn for a pet. A unicorn is fun. It is cute because it is fun. Samantha Box
Christine MacDougall Danielson’s first-grade students also are working on opinion writing this month. In these pieces of writing, they are learning to respectfully disagree with someone else’s point of view and to persuade the reader to agree with them.
Some people say that science is the best specialist, but I think that P.E. is the best specialist. The reason why I think that P.E. is the best is because you get to run around the gym. Also you can play games and you can do hula hooping, jump roping and stretches, too. That is why I think P.E. is best. Gianna Riccobene
Most kids think P.E. is the best specialist to go to. They say you get to run and play. This makes sense because Mrs. Castell is a good teacher. Still, I think music is the best specialist, because music is fun. You get to sing songs and play the glockenspiel. You also get to listen to music, watch videos about music, play the piano with headphones on, and play games. That is why I think music is the best specialist to go to. Paige Krzyworz
I think music is the best specialist. You get to play the glockenspiel and it sounds pretty. You get to play the piano, too. You get to watch videos. You get to sing and listen to the piano. Music is fun. Thursday is music and that is why Thursdays are a great day to go to school. Makenna Hillman
In my opinion library is the best specialist because you get to check out books. I know others say P.E. is the best, but I think library is the best because Mrs. Omdal starts every class by reading a book to us. Tommy Reandeau
Some kids think library is the best specialist. They say this because they get to get chapter books. This makes sense because chapter books are fun to read. But I think science is the best class, because you get to plant different plants and keep track of their growth. Ian Baylon
I know some kids would choose library, music or science as the best specialist, but I say P.E. is the best, because you can play games like Popcorn. You also get to play Shark Attack and play lots of other cool games. You cannot be mean in P.E. and say things like, “I don’t want to play that.” You have to play right and do what is the right. I think P.E. is the best because it is important for you to be healthy. Addison Loewen
SEQUIM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Fifth-graders from Greywolf and Haller elementary schools recently visited the middle school for a fine arts presentation. The fifth-graders were escorted to the gym down a hall that featured sixth-grade work from art classes taught by Joshua Capps. In the gym, the fifth-grade visitors were treated to performances by sixth-graders in David Upton’s band class, John Lorentzen’s choir class and Tom Saffold’s drama class. This was to get fifth-graders thinking about their electives choices for next year when they come to middle school.
SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL
Principal Shawn Langston would like to congratulate senior Angela Bentley, who will represent our school and our Legislative District as a Washington Scholar! It’s a huge honor and well-deserved. There are 147 students from across Washington recognized as Washington Scholars, with each Legislative District recognizing three students. Angela is being recognized as a Washington Scholar for her outstanding academic record, her involvement in school activities and for her leadership.
Riley Stites’ Building Trades students have been working during the school year to refurbish an upstairs classroom in the old high school building. After installing drywall, they were ready to apply a finishing texture to the walls. Each student had a turn with handling the sprayer. Those interested in a tour of the old high school building, one that has been refurbished largely by Building Trades students and is now used for administration and meeting rooms, call the district office at 582-3260.
This week’s scheduled performances for the Operetta Club’s production of “The Sound of Music” are Thursday, May 1, at 6 p.m., Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 3, at 2 p.m. (See story, page B-1)
The Class of 2015 is holding a fundraiser from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 4, called DRIVE4URSCHOOL. Price Ford is bringing a variety of vehicles to the Sequim High School front parking lot. Anyone 18 years of age or older with a driver’s license may test drive a car. These are very short drives with a high school volunteer, not a salesperson. There is no cost, it will take less than 20 minutes and Price Ford donates money to the class for each household that participates.
