DISTRICT
There is no school on Nov. 27-28. Please note, there is no early release on Nov. 26 (it will be a full day of school).
GREYWOLF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Veterans Day assembly was held on Nov. 7. The assembly was open to the public in order to honor our community members who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces. Presentation of the flags was made by Cub Scout Pack 4490, with Jorel Bessey, Jamison Grey, Jaxon Grey, Cole Tate, Corbin Glass, Hunter Glass, Cody Richardson, Ryan Schmitt, Sam Stewart, Espn Judd, Aason Judd, Isaac Bratsman and Ethan Bratsman. The national anthem was sung by Mikayla Allen and kindergartners sang “Flag of America.” Teacher Greg Newton shared a slide show of his journey of entering the Marine Corps.
HELEN HALLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tami Wall’s third-graders have much to say about the joyful parts of their school day:
In third grade I enjoy learning because every day we learn something new and some stuff is so amazing I just want to know more. So that is why I like learning. Mark Dawson
I like lunch because we get to eat and we get to talk to friends, but we also have to use a number one or number two voice. If we don’t, everyone has to be quiet and that is why I like lunch. Ricardo Hernandez
I like writing in third grade because we get to write about anything we want and we get a lot of time to write. Joy Munyagi
I love my friends in third grade because they are really amazing. They are nice, friendly and they are awesome. Almost every day we take turns picking a game at recess. We all have fun together when we are with each other. Kika Oldham
I enjoy math in third grade because I learn more and more each day. I love math because it is fun and wonderful and amazing! (But only if you understand it, like I do!) Annella Smith
In third grade, I enjoy the module 2 math book because there is a lot of new learning like line plots, time and measurement. Division and multiplication was in module 1. Jacob Oliver
In third grade I enjoy P.E. because you do a lot of running and I don’t even get tired. In P.E. you can do a lot of different activities. Brian Gallegos
I enjoy Library because I get new books! Ozzie Hernandez
In third grade, I enjoy snack time because I love the juicy apples. They are so good and it helps our brains get working. Mrs. Strozyk brings them for us. Kylie Hill
OTE is one of my favorite things to do after school. OTE is where you stay after school and read with teachers. In most schools you do only homework but in our class we get a recess, snack, do homework, read and do math. Hailey Walrath
The thing I enjoy in third grade is writing. Writing helps me make new stories and tell about my new learning. Sometimes we write interesting stories and usually put them in cool settings. Aaron Wallen
I like my friends in third grade because we hang out at recess playing football! Dante Cruz
I enjoy art because I love to draw things! Also, I love drawing characters. I also enjoy art because I have a lot of paintings. I have one painting of a flower. Also I really love sketching. I think I might be an artist someday. I love art! Daysia Nash
OLYMPIC PENINSULA ACADEMY
Teacher Tim Wilkinson’s seventh- and eighth-grade language arts/social studies class have been studying the Civil War.
On Nov. 13, surrounded by artifacts and replicas from the mid-19th century, students read aloud letters they had composed from the point of view of soldiers who fought in the most important battles of the Civil War. Listening to the letters provided a chronological overview of the war from Fort Sumter to Appomattox.
SEQUIM MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Science Department is excited to announce the following students as “Catalysts” for Term 1. Catalysts are those students who regularly display an exceptional level of participation in their science class. They are the kings and queens of questioning! They make those thought provoking statements which extend understanding. They are the igniters of inquiry! Please put your hands together as we cheer their accomplishments.
Teacher Steve Koehler recognizes sixth-graders Abigail Schroeder, Jace Wallace, Coda Hudson and Noah Eveland.
Also in sixth grade, teacher Isabella Morrison celebrates the accomplishments of Melissa Porter, Delaney Nucci, Erik Christiansen, Ava Rich, Anthony Cortani and Isabel Frutos.
Teacher Joe Landoni tips his hat to seventh-graders Misha Ostrovsky, Vita Olson, Iz MacMurchie, Cooper Bryan, Ashlyn Martin, Hayden Williams, Summar Jules, Caelin Lewis, Kianna Miller and Caden Habner.
For his seventh-graders, teacher Phillip Zarelli gives a standing ovation to Trenton Phipps, Kaylee Dunlap, Isabella Gawley and David Simonson.
Eighth-grade teacher Marcia Garrett congratulates the efforts of Corrine Foster, Ashley Rosales, Shelby Wells, Damien Cundiff, Ozzy Kramer, Mathew Fowler, Tanner Robins and Taylor Breckenridge.
Finally, eighth-grade teacher Debbie Beckett applauds Porter Funston, Riley Cowan, Liam Payne and Claire Payne and in her Science and Engineering Teams Investigations Class, seventh-grader Grace Bennett.
Keep up the fantastic effort, young scientists! You are excellent role models for your peers.
Music auditions Nov. 18-20 are for our second annual all-school musical. Last year, we performed Disney’s “Aladdin, Jr.,” and this year will be Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” The Broadway Junior Series is a theatrical program where full-scale Broadway productions are condensed and somewhat simplified specifically for middle school-age performers. “Aladdin, Jr.” was such a success last year that we decided to do it again this year!
Robin Hall will direct and John Lorentzen will be the musical director. It will be performed in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. March 5-6, 2015. The auditions will take place right after school in the choir room No. 412.
SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL
On Nov. 21, report cards will be handed out during sixth period class.
The Sequim FFA Turkey Shoot will be at 10 a.m. Nov. 22 at the Port Angeles Gun Club, at 253093 U.S. Highway 101. The cost is $25 for all rounds (two lines and three games) or $5 per round. There will be turkeys for winners! For more information, e-mail Steve Mahitka at smahitka@sequim.k12.wa.us or Emily Breithaupt at ebreithaupt@sequim.k12.wa.us. It is mandatory that each person bring their own ear and eye protection, as well as shells. Shells are to be 2¾-inch with either No. 7.5 or No. 8 shot. It should not shoot faster than 1,300 FPS. Shooters must follow all gun safety rules and local gun club rules.
Don’t miss the Down Home Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 28-29 in the cafeteria.
