January Newsletter

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• Monday, January 2nd: Winter Break, NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, January 3rd: Winter Break, NO SCHOOL
• Early Release Wednesdays: 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25
• Monday, January 16th: NO SCHOOL- MLK Day
• Tuesday, January 17th: Fort Worden 1st grade field trip
• Thursday, January 19th: Fort Worden 2nd grade field trip

Pictured Above: The Kindness Express made by the Superhero Kids in Dr. D.'s class. Each boxcar has a theme related to kindness--Be Kind to the Environment, Love is Love, It's Kind to be Smart,

Kindness = Love, Be Kind to Animals, Kindness is Priceless, Be a Light, Be a Bucket Filler, Let Kindness Fly, Kindness is the Future, Let Kindness Bloom, Be Kind Every Day, and Peace.

Pictured below are some actions shots from the Jingle Bell Jog on 12/10!

When we come back from break, school staff will be reminding students of recess expectations they may have forgotten over the break. If you and your student use the playground after school, this is a great time to practice and use these rules. Below are the rules for the Roller Slide Hill.

• Feet first on your bottom or knees

• Down only on the grass

• Go up on the dirt sides

• One person at a time on the roller slide

• Wait until person in front of you is off the slide

• Watch for others when sliding down the grass area

• Stand at the top, no running, when sliding

• Only go down from the top- do not enter on the sides

• Ask for help from a recess supervisor if you need help

You might hear your student talk about Eagle Time or Eagle Groups and you wonder what this means. Each grade level has Eagle time on full school days. All students in the grade level go to a group that is for their learning needs in either reading, math, social/emotional learning, or sometimes a combination of these areas.

Maybe you also hear your student talking about FastBridge tests. These tests are what we give all students across the school three times a year to make sure we get them the right Eagle Time group to meet their learning needs. For students in grades 2-5, many of these tests are on a computer. For students in kindergarten and first grade, they are given one on one by a Salish Coast staff member.

This past week students have been taking FastBridge tests. While staff are giving the FastBridge tests, Eagle Time Groups don’t meet, so staff can get the tests completed. After the testing, all teachers meet to work together to fit students into the correct Eagle Time groups.

Your student will be starting Eagle time groups again after we get back from winter break. Your student might be in the same group, or if the testing shows their needs changed, they may be in a new group. If you have questions about Eagle time or FastBridge testing, please contact your child’s teacher.

What is your favorite thing about working with kids?

My favorite thing is getting to know who they are and what makes them excited about learning.

What are you most excited about this year at Salish Coast?

I am excited to continue my work with different grade levels at our school.

What is a fun fact about you?
I got bit by a sacred Nara deer while in Japan.

Pictured Below: 5th graders reading with their Kindergarten buddies.

There is a new program starting at Salish Coast Elementary on January 31st, 2022. This program is called Transitional Kindergarten. It is a program for students who are eligible for kindergarten in the 2023-2024 school year. It includes students who turned five years old on September 1st, 2022 or later, and students who are four years old and will turn five years old on or before August 31, 2023.

Our Transitional Kindergarten Teacher will be Sheri Shaw, who many of you know as your student’s Physical Education Teacher. Prior to teaching PE, Ms. Shaw, taught young children as a classroom teacher. Joining her is Naomi Horner, who will be the Transitional Kindergarten Paraeducator. Naomi has a degree and early childhood education and also has a variety of experiences working with young children.

Here is a link if you would like to read about some answers to frequently asked questions about transitional kindergarten, from Washington State:

https://www.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/public/Transitional_Kindergarten_FAQ%202021.pdf

Website: https://salishcoast.ptschools.org/
Location: 1637 Grant Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA
Phone: 3603794535
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salishcoast

Port Townsend School District No. 50 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642): Amy Khile, 1610 Blaine Street , (360) 379-4603, akhile@ptschools.org

Title IX Officer: Laurie McGinnis, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 379-4602, lmcginnis@ptschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 379-4366, smacmeekin@ptschools.org