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Happy Friday Ardmore Families, We are entering our last week for school in 2021. It’s hard to believe how much has transpired over the last year. For me, it has been an absolute pleasure joining this community. Our students have great hearts and have shown Ms. Lo and I such a warm welcome. Students have demonstrated so much grit and resilience as they transitioned back into school full time, adapting to the various health protocols to keep us all healthy while learning. Thank you to all of you for your partnership and support through all the changes and teaching your children to do their best following guidelines at school. Looking to the year ahead in 2022, our educators look forward to seeing our students continuing to make huge strides in their learning.
Ms. Arroyo, Ardmore Elementary Principal arroyob@bsd405.org |
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| Family Engagement Survey | |
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It is our goal for families of Ardmore to feel INFORMED, SUPPORTED, and EMPOWERED. We are seeking your feedback for how we can strengthen our partnership with families at Ardmore! Please take a moment to complete a quick survey to share ways to improve our communication and relationships with families.
Next week, students will receive a QR-coded sticker that is linked to a family interest survey. With each survey that is completed by their family, the student will receive 5 Eagle Tickets! Students earn Eagle tickets each week that they collect to earn prizes every Friday! Thank you so much in advance for completing the survey.
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| December Spirit Week | |
| Next week, December 13-17, 2021, the Ardmore Students and Staff will be holding a Spirit Day wear week. Please support your students in participating for each of the days the best way you can! Below is the schedule for each day. We look forward to seeing all of the creativity from our students when they demonstrate their spirit at school. | |
| DECEMBER 13-17, 2021 PTSA Week of Giving and Volunteer Opportunities | |
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Be sure to read the Ardmore PTSA newsletter (sent via email Thursday) for all the details on Ardmore’s Week of Giving, which kicks off Monday. Highlights of the week: – Monday: Give to Family Make a simple craft to give to a loved one. – Tuesday-Friday: Give to Community Bring non-perishable food and hygiene products to donate to the Family Resource Center at Highland Middle School. Students can drop items in bins as they enter school each morning. – Friday: Give to Teachers & Staff Write a letter of thanks to your teacher, counselor, or staff member. – All Week: Give to Ardmore PTSA Give the gift of your membership, your time, or a donation so that our PTSA can keep supporting Ardmore in the new year (field trips, teacher grants, family fun nights, etc.).
If you don’t receive PTSA news but would like to, visit News (ardmoreelementary.org) or email news@ardmoreelementary.org. The PTSA emails are a good way to keep up with events and people news at Ardmore. PTSA is seeking volunteers to make this week a success. Please consider signing up! Go to the following link to access the volunteer sign-up sheet for Giving week. |
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| Evening Conversation with the Principal: Main Topic-Bullying Prevention | |
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On Tuesday December 14, 2021 from 5-6 pm, Ms. Arroyo and Leadership Staff, Ms. Balzer (PBIS interventionist), Ms. Fiorillo (School Counselor) and Mrs. Lo (Assistant Principal) are offering a platform to connect with Ardmore families. A main topic will be Bullying Prevention at Ardmore. However, there will be opportunity to ask questions and have dialogue around any topics that are coming up for families. These are great opportunities to connect, ask questions and provide feedback in representation of your child’s education. We hope you will join. The meeting will be held virtually and families can join here:
Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 206-800-4133,,175294089# United States, Seattle Phone Conference ID: 175 294 089# “
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| No School December 18-January 3 for Winter Break. We will resume school on Tuesday, January 4th! | |
| Open Transfer and Choice School/Programs Information | |
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From BSD: We are writing to let you know that the Open Transfer and Choice Schools/Program application period for the 2022-23 school year will be from December 6, 2021, to January 14, 2022. OPEN TRANSFERS: For the 2022-23 school year, if you are a BSD resident or an eligible nonresident BSD employee and any of these statements apply, you will be required to submit an Open Transfer application:
CHOICE SCHOOLS:
Please review the Open Transfer, Choice Schools & Programs webpages and frequently asked questions (FAQ) links below. Open Transfer |
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| 5–11-Year-Old Vaccine resources | |
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Here are resources for you: · Our district website: https://bsd405.org/services/health/covid-19-health-and-safety/vaccinations/ Shares the following information: · The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11 is becoming available across King County, Washington state and nationally. Availability varies by location. Use the links below to find a COVID-19 vaccine clinic near you: ~Washington State Department of Health Vaccine Locator: https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov/ ~Vaccines.gov : https://www.vaccines.gov/ · If your child is a patient of Allegro Pediatrics, please find out more here about their upcoming vaccine clinics: https://www.allegropediatrics.com/blog/blog/whats-new/covid-19-vaccine-faqs · If your child receives care via UW Medicine, you can learn more about how to schedule an appointment here: https://www.allegropediatrics.com/blog/blog/whats-new/covid-19-vaccine-faqs · You may also check with your local pharmacy to find out if they have COVID-19 vaccines for ages 5-11 available, and how to make an appointment. |
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| Announcements: December 13-17, 2021 | |
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Monday December 13, 2021 |
Patterns Days Spirit!
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Tuesday December 14, 2021 |
Rainbow Colors Spirit! |
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Wednesday December 15, 2021 |
Business Day Spirit! Early Dismissal at 12:20 pm
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Thursday December 16, 2021 |
Sports Day Spirit! |
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Friday December 17, 2021 |
Cozy Day Spirit!
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