DISTRICT
The next school board meeting is March 7. There will be a workshop at 5:30 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the board room. An agenda is available on the district website under Board of Directors. The public is encouraged to attend and time is set aside at each meeting for public comment.
For more information, contact Marilyn Walsh at mwalsh@sequim.k12.wa.us or 582-3262.
Parents, remember to turn in your volunteer registration form at least two weeks in advance of field trip dates. Questions about volunteering? Call volunteer coordinator Patsene Dashiell at 582-3264 or mdashiell@sequim.k12.wa.us.
GREYWOLF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Family Math Night is Feb. 25, with a free dinner being served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and family style games played from 6-7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Don’t miss it!
Students participated in the Clallam County Literacy Council Bookworm contest during January by reading as many books as they could. They filled out an entry slip when they finished a book and were entered in the drawing. Twenty names were drawn at the end of the month and those 20 students received a book donated by the Literacy Council.
One grand prize winner received a $20 gift card to the Co-op Farm & Garden as well. Students were excited about the prizes and many kids were motivated to read more than usual!
Librarian teacher Dena Riccobene would like to congratulate the following January Bookworm contest winners: Sammy Box, Hailey Wagner, Lainy Vig, Landon Elliott, Asher Gabbert, Devin Aschim, Teagle Yellow-Horse, Gracie Stoudt, Roslyn Guile, Peyton Humphries, Leesi Sauiluma, Mia Pozernick, Cannon Cummins, Sawyer Tomco, Brianne Bruch, Brooklyn Cosmez, Coletyn Hull, Jericho Julmist, Owen Randall and Abbygayle Brown. Grand prize winner of the $20 gift card was Teagle Yellow-Horse!
HELEN HALLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bettina Hoesel’s first-graders are learning about different habitats. Students have learned about the Arctic tundra, Arctic Ocean, Sonoran Desert, rainforest, temperate deciduous forest, freshwater, salt water and the savannah.
They have studied both animals and plant life and the adaptations they needed to make to survive in these habitats.
As we finish up this chapter, students were asked to consider which habitat they would prefer to live in, water or land?
Here were some of the responses recorded in their journals:
I would live on land because I would have food. If I was in the water, I might get eaten by a shark. But if I lived in the water I would be a starfish. Haylee Watkins
I would live on land because land is warm. I would be a cheetah because they are the fastest animal. Jacob Carleson
I would live in the water because I can swim whenever I want. I would be a seal. Bailey Johnson
Ione Marcy’s first-grade class created information books on a variety of topics. Students wrote on things they knew about and things they wanted to teach their audience. One student even wrote a running book for Stephanie Dinius before her Olympic Marathon Trial race.
How to Run: For “Stefune” by Ezekiel Davis
Today I am going to teach you how to run. When you run, pick running shoes and make sure they are tied. When you run, make sure if you’re young to have an adult with you. And always pack water because you need oxygen. When you run, wear short sleeves and when you run, wear shorts because you will get hot. When you run, always take breaks to stretch. Now you can go run! Go, Stefune!!!!!!
How to Take Care of a Black Lab by Piper Thurston
Hi! Today I am going to teach you how to take care of a black lab dog. First you need to get your dog food so your dog can eat and water so your dog does not get dehydrated. Next you need to take your dog for a walk. If you do not take your dog for a walk often, your dog will be excited because he has lots of energy. If you want to know what toy your black lab wants they want balls because black labs are hunting dogs. They like balls because the balls move and that’s what hunter dogs do. Next you need to let your dog out to go to the bathroom. If you do not, your dog will have an accident. Finally, you need to know that your dog needs a lot of love and care because they will behave. If you are good to them they will be good to you.
Fish by Mason Rapelje
What is a fish? A fish is an animal. You can catch a fish. They can swim fast. They are meat. You will need a pole and a tackle box which has lures. And it is fun to fish. It is exercise. You have to run with the pole on the side of the river and reel the pole.
There is another thing you need to know. You need to cast the line. The line needs to be strong so the fish won’t break off. You also need sharp hooks so the fish will not get away.
To fillet a fish, you need a knife to cut the fish and throw the guts in the water or give them to the seagulls because the seagulls like to eat them. They love fish guts! The fish may have some squid or some fish in its stomach.
Again, feed it to the seagulls, they will totally love them. (If you want more, you’ll need to buy the book).
Playing Football by Milla Rajala–Brunner
Today I am going to teach you how to play football. I am really good at it. Kicking is best. It is exercise for your legs. You will get sweaty so you will need water. It is important to drink lots of water, but not too much water. It is also good for you to know a football looks like a bowling pin but with another rounded side. Anyone can play football, except for babies. Babies are very gentle. Sometimes they can get injured. You can drop a baby and it will break its head. It’s good for you to know that. A good football player is a champion at football. It will make you super strong. You will be a super strong ball player. You will want to always play football. I am almost a champion at football. And so you should go play football when it is a sunny day. You should always play football because it is good for you.
How to do Raz-Kids by Jackson Laboy
Today I am going to teach you how to do Raz-Kids. You do Raz-Kids because it will help you read. First you need a computer. It has Raz-Kids. Next you need headphones. They will help you hear. Then you need to log in. It will say, Kids Login. Then you need a chair. You can sit in it. It will be more comfortable. Now you know how to do Raz-Kids. Everyone can do Raz-Kids.
How to do Ballet by Sophia Rhynes
Today I am going to teach you about ballet. There are a lot of steps you need to know in ballet. So I will only teach you one of my favorite steps. First I am going to teach you how to do a cat jump. A cat jump is a very simple move in ballet. I will teach you because I am good at it. First you have to come up in passé. It is one of my favorite moves in ballet. Then come down in second position.
Another really important thing you should know is never ever go into a ballet studio without proper ballet shoes. The reason why you shouldn’t go in a ballet studio without proper shoes is so you will not damage the floor. Last, go back in passé. Now you know how to do a basic move in ballet. I hope you learned a lot about ballet.
SEQUIM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Parents of eighth-grade students, make a note of this event: Sequim High School hosts Eighth-Grade Parent Night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, in the high school cafeteria, 601 N. Sequim Ave. Information about your child’s upcoming high school experience and expectations will be presented.
SEQUIM OPTIONS
Michele Mahitka reports that Sequim High School’s FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) club held a Valentine’s Day Babysitting Night on Feb. 12. The babysitting service was a great success; the high school students and the kids they watched over hit it off! They played with toys and Nintendo Kinect, had snacks, colored, watched part of a movie and just burned energy while the parents got to enjoy a date night. It was such a success we are planning the next one and information about dates and times will follow!
SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL
Students in Jake Reichner’s A.P. Art class painted a door for a local nonprofit organization. Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County will celebrate turning 25 this year and is planning to celebrate by featuring doors decorated by local groups and artists.
The theme of the door decoration is the number 25. “Our students played up the ‘25’ theme by painting repeated patterns of shapes. For instance, there are 25 paisleys, 25 flowers, and so on, that are incorporated into the scheme,” Reichner pointed out.
Students who worked on the door were seniors Jessica Craig, Blynn Hughes and Sydney Porlier, and junior Dusty Wessel. All decorated doors will be on display at an artist reception and preview from 4-6 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Sunland Golf & Country Club in Sequim.
Spring sports paperwork must be turned in by today, Feb. 24. The first day of spring sports is Feb. 29.
Eighth-Grade Parent Night is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, in the high school cafeteria.
On Wednesday, March 2, several high school students will walk to the nearby Helen Haller Elementary School campus to read with the elementary students as part of Read Across America, a national event to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday.
