photo by Hugh McMillan School Calendar 2012-2013 Proud Sponsors of Junior Achievement and Peninsula School District Calendar www.penlight.org www.gigharborchamber.com Dear PSD Family and Community Members, 2012-2013 School Open House Schedule It is my honor to welcome you to the 2012-2013 school year. I am excited to begin this year as the acting superintendent and look forward to the opportunity to Artondale 530-1100 Henderson Bay 530-1700 meet many of you over the coming year. Educating our children for the future is our Sept. 18, K-2nd, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Oct. 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. most important job. It takes all of us; staff, parents and community, Sept. 19, 3rd-5th, 6:00-7:00 p.m. working together to make this happen. Key Peninsula 530-4200 There are many ways you can keep informed about activities and Discovery 530-1200 events at your schools. The District website, www.psd401.net, and Sept. 13, 6:00-7:30 p.m. school websites are updated on a regular basis. In addition, local Aug. 29, K, 6:30-7:30 p.m. media showcase district academic programs and student activities. Sept. 18, 1st-3rd, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Kopachuck 530-4100 You can also connect with schools by visiting classrooms or volun- Sept. 20, 4th-5th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, 6:00-7:30 p.m. teering. In order to maintain strong communication and transparency, Evergreen 530-1300 Minter 530-4300 Superintendent Forums will be held four times throughout the school year, Coffee with the Superintendent will start in December, and I will be sending out periodic Sept. 20, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sept. 20, 6:00-7:00 p.m. newsletters. All of these avenues give you an opportunity to find out more about the District or to ask specific questions. School Board meetings are open to the public Gig Harbor 530-1400 Peninsula 530-4400 and highlight student academic achievement and staff excellence. I encourage you to Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. get involved. These are your schools. I think you will find this calendar to be useful as it contains valuable information Goodman 530-1600 Purdy 530-4600 and reminders. Peninsula Light Company and the Gig Harbor Chamber of Sept. 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sept. 27, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Commerce continue to be wonderful supporters of PSD and have again sponsored the calendar. In addition, their generosity helps 5th and 8th grade students attend Junior Achievement programs. We continue to partner with business and community Harbor Heights 530-1800 Vaughn 530-4700 members to provide the best educational experience for each of our students. Sept. 18, 1st-5th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sept. 20, 6:00-7:00 p.m. The calendar also reminds us how fast the school year will pass, so let us take Oct. 11, K, 5:30-6:15 p.m. advantage of a great start and make this the best year we can for all of our students. Voyager 530-4800 If you ever need to reach me in the Superintendent’s Office, please send me an email Harbor Ridge 530-1900 Sept. 19, K-3rd, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at [email protected] or call (253) 530-1002. Sept. 19, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sept. 20, 4th-5th, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Chuck Cuzzetto, Acting Superintendent Follow Chuck Cuzzetto on Twitter: Chuck Cuzzetto @PSDSUP School Board Five citizens serve on the Peninsula School District Board of Directors, each representing one of the districts that make up the school district. They are elected for four-year terms. Members of the Board of Directors are volunteers. Anyone may speak at Board business meetings. The Board also accepts written testimony, either delivered or mailed to the District administration office. Communications addressed to the Board are distributed to all Board members. All schedules, agendas and minutes are available for public viewing at the PSD website. For questions, contact Marilyn Wilson at 530-1002. District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 (253) 884-1128 (253) 486-8955 (253) 209-3370 (253) 380-1546 (253) 208-7322 Member since 2007 Member since 2007 Member since 2010 Member since 2005 Member since 2011 Term expires 2015 Term expires 2013 Term expires 2015 Term expires 2015 Term expires 2013 Matthew Wendy Rand Jill Rick Wilkinson Wojtanowicz Wilhelmsen Uddenberg Jones September 2012 Mission Statement In partnership with family, business and community, the Peninsula School District will provide a learning CONNECT WITH YOUR SCHOOLS focused environment in which every student has the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and WWW.PSD401.NET character to become a productive citizen in a changing world. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Peninsula Schools Education Foundation (to register for October fundraiser breakfast go to: www.peninsulaeducationfoundation.org) 1 The PSEF raises money to fund local teachers’ grant applications for innovative classroom projects and curriculum enhancements. Since its inception, the PSEF has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars for student programs and materials. PSEF mission: The Peninsula Schools Education Foundation, incorporated in 1995, is a 501 (c) (3) organization of volunteer community members dedicated to raising funds to enhance public education in the Peninsula School District. We believe that sustaining and growing our community’s commitment to quality education requires everyone’s energy, creativity and wisdom. 2 364 5 7 8 First day of school Kindergarten first day of school 6:00 p.m. School Board regular mtg. District Office 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Henderson Bay first day of school 1-hour late start Collaboration Wednesdays begin 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1-hour late start 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1-hour late start 30 Keeping Children Healthy October 2012 The school nurse’s primary function is to strengthen the educational process through interventions and protection of the health status of children. As a member of the student’s professional team, the school nurse works with the school CONNECT WITH YOUR SCHOOLS staff and parents to identify students with health concerns and designs individual or special programs for those students. WWW.PSD401.NET A partnership between the home and the school will help ensure that children are educated in a safe, healthy and secure environment. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 PSEF fundraiser 5 6 breakfast 1-hour late start 7:00 a.m. Canterwood Keynote speaker: Dr. Jeff Bland, Metagenics Hugh McMillan 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1-hour late start 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1-hour late start Conferences, Conferences, early release early release 11:30 m.s. 11:30 m.s. 12:15 e.s. 12:15 e.s. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Conferences, Conferences, 1-hour late start 6:00 p.m. School early release early release Board regular mtg. 11:30 m.s. 11:30 m.s. District Office 12:15 e.s 12:15 e.s. 28 29 30 31 Preventing Youth Suicide — Community Coalition We are working with health care organizations, social services, 1-hour late start police and fi re, faith groups, youth programs, parents, a former student and a school counselor to study statistical information and create a community plan for preventing suicide. November 2012 Our Beliefs About Home and Community Parents and family have the greatest influence in, and responsibility for, their child’s CONNECT WITH YOUR SCHOOLS learning and behavior. Collaboration with our community strengthens learning. WWW.PSD401.NET Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Safety 1 2 3 A safe learning environment for all students and staff is the utmost priority of the Peninsula School District. All schools schedule fire drills, earthquake drills and lockdown drills regularly. Each year procedures for these drills are reviewed and revised as necessary. If you wish to view your school’s drill schedule, please contact your school’s main office. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1-hour late start 6:00 p.m. School Board regular mtg. GHHS Standard time begins 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 No school 1-hour late start Veterans Day observed 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 No late start No school No school Early release Thanksgiving Thanksgiving All grades (state Break Break budget reduction) 25 26 27 28 29 30 Superintendent's 1-hour late start Forum, 6:30 p.m. Kopachuck MS December 2012 Our Beliefs About the School System Sound fiscal management is essential for the operation of the school district. High expectations lead to high achievement; CONNECT WITH YOUR SCHOOLS low expectations lead to unmet potential. Respect for diversity contributes to a strong community and learning environment. A highly effective staff creates an environment for student success. Staff and community members serve as WWW.PSD401.NET role models for all students. A safe, nurturing environment is critical to student success. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 We want to stay connected — with your support we believe we can! Please provide an email address whenever possible. Anyone without access to computers can always make alternative arrangements with any one of our offices to receive information via traditional mailing. Stay in touch with the latest news by reading the Superintendent’s newsletters. Go to: www.psd401.net and select “From the Superintendent’s Desk” icon in the right-hand sidebar.