Important Dates:

Jan. 20 - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Extra practice

• Listen to them read you a book they checked out from the library. This is help you see what books your child is interested in selecting and also hear their reading abilities.
• Have your child log into Clever and practice on Success Maker Math. Only 10-15 minutes a day is needed, but you can certainly do more.
• Give your child opportunities to write you a note. Ask them what they would like to add to the grocery list and have them write out the items, this will help with handwriting skills.
• When you go shopping, ask your child to round prices and/or do estimation of how much things would cost. Real life experiences and practice greatly enhance learning in the classroom!

We will be doing our Winter Assessments soon to see how much your child has grown in reading and math.

A word from our librarian:

During library, we have been discussing how we can grow as readers. One of the ways we can do this is by setting a reading goal. Many of our Kindergarten-2nd grade students are taking part in the library Winter Reading Challenge and setting a goal as a reader, and some of our 3rd-5th grade students are also setting reading resolutions or goals. We are celebrating progress towards or completion of goals on special bulletin boards in the library. Many of our 4th and 5th grade students are also participating in Global Reading Challenge, a battle of the books program for SPS students sponsored by the Seattle Public Library. Participating students are hard at work reading GRC books and will begin team practices next week, and our in-school challenge will take place on Thursday, February 6th at 1:00.

Ms. Lindow (librarian)

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Our Arbor Heights Student Government Association (SGA) is organizing a winter supply drive. Start gathering these items to bring in next week.

Winter Donation Drive

January 21 - February 7

For Mary’s Place

A Non-Profit for Homeless Women and Children

Ensuring that no child sleeps outside by centering equity and opportunity for women and families.

We will provide a bin in the school office for your donations. New and lightly used:

Ø Socks (new)
Ø Hats
Ø Gloves
Ø Mittens
Ø Scarves
Ø Hand and Feet Warmers

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PTSA News

Arbor Heights Auction Committee Kick-Off Meeting Location Update!

The first planning meeting will now be held at Auction Chair Heather Nordland's home on Thursday, January 23rd at 6:00! So please RSVP to heather.nordlund@gmail.com if you are interested to get her address.

The auction has been set for May 3rd and we are looking for volunteers to help make it the fun and community building night that it is! We are looking for help procuring items, event setup, data entry and night of volunteering. Thank you in advance for your support!

PTSA General Meeting - 2/6, 7pm, Arbor Heights Library

The PTSA is hosting a General Meeting on Thursday, February 6th at 7:00 p.m. A member of the Seattle Public School Board will join to talk about hiring processes for our new permanent principal. The meeting will take place in the Arbor Heights Library and all are welcome to attend!

PTSA S.T.E.A.M Night New Date! 4/10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

We will have food, educational activities, and loads of fun! If you or someone you know works in science, technology, engineering, art, or math, and would like to volunteer to lead an activity, please have them contact PTSA President, Jessica Hunt, by email: jessicatiffanyhart@gmail.com. We will also need volunteers for check-in, to serve, and help with clean up and/or breakdown. So stay tuned for more information!

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Student Support and Resources:

If you assistance or resources, please reach out to our social worker: jgreenstein@seattleschools.org

Arbor Heights Mission and Vision

Mission Statement: At Arbor Heights, we foster an inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, connected, and empowered to become lifelong learners.

School Vision: Arbor Heights, a Pre-K through 5th grade school, will provide high quality education that inspires and challenges every student through innovative teaching practices, a supportive community, and a commitment to excellence, equity and continuous improvement.

School Hours: 7:55 a.m.–2:25 p.m. (except Wed)

Wednesday Early Release Hours 7:55 am - 1:10 pm.

Attendance: 206-252-9252

Please note; If your email or message regarding a change in dismissal is not received by 9:00 am please call the main office at 206-252-9250.

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