Arbor Heights Family Newsletter
We are the Junior Seahawks!
Hello Families,
November is here and lots are happening in November! Tomorrow morning we welcome our Veterans for our Veteran's Day assembly. Then, following this Monday is Veteran's Day with no school.
Here are Important upcoming dates:
Nov 8 - Veteran's Day Assembly
Nov. 8 - Harvest Dance
Nov 11 - Veteran's Day (no school)
Nov 14 - Picture Retakes
Nov 25 - 27 Conference Week (no school)
Nov 28 -29 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)
Here are some updates from our librarian: Arbor Heights Junior Seahawks are reading up a storm this Fall. In September and October alone, they checked out over 6,000 books from our school library! Looking for a reading challenge or a way to track reading at home or school? Junior Seahawk readers can track their reading using one of the fun bookmarks or passports available in our library.
In the library, we have been highlighting some of this year’s Washington Library Association and Pacific Northwest Library Association book award nominees. Check out the titles using the links below! Washington Library Association Book Awards PNW Library Association Young Readers Choice Award (Junior Division Gr 4-6)
Fourth and fifth graders have the opportunity to participate in Global Reading Challenge, a battle of the books program sponsored by the Seattle Public Library. Participating students read books from the Global Reading Challenge list, form teams and participate in an in-school challenge where teams work together to answer questions about the books. The winning team from our school moves on to the semi-finals. Students will hear about the GRC during their library time this month and books will be available through our school library and SPL. Find out more information on the SPL Global Reading Challenge Page.
Picture Retakes:
Yuen Lui Studio will photograph makeup/retake portraits at Arbor Heights Elementary on Thursday, November 14
Makeup portraits (please let your student's teacher know if you would like a makeup portrait): students who missed picture day should plan on getting a portrait taken on November 14. Families can preorder makeup portraits here: 2024-25 Arbor Heights Elementary Make-up/ Retake Pre-payments 11/14. Print portraits will be shipped to the school in approximately three weeks after makeup/retake day; digital portraits will be sent via email.
Retake portraits (please let your student's teacher know if you would like a retake portrait): students who preordered picture day packets for picture day can return their package to the photographer in exchange for a retake - a new package of the retake image for all returned packages will be issued at no charge. Retake replacement orders will be shipped to the school.
Picture day portraits: all portraits previously photographed can be accessed via our website: Order School Photos — Yuen Lui School & Sports Photograph. The keyword is Arbor Heights, and images are password protected by an online code, which is your student's SPS ID number. All portraits that require an online code are shipped directly to your home.
Updates from our Social Worker:
It's getting very cold outside. Please send your child to school with something to keep them warm. If you need resources such as jackets, warm clothes, or any other resources, please reach out to our social worker: jgreenstein@seattleschools.org
Our Student Government Association (SGA) will be hosting a Veterans Day Assembly on November 8, 2024 from 8:30 – 9:00am.
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From PTSA:
Harvest Dance, Friday, 11/8, 5-6:30 p.m.
We hope you are able to join us to dance the night away with the Arbor Heights Elementary community. You are still welcome to join if you did not RSVP!
We have one open Hawkeye position remaining - Ms. Sheed's 5th Grade Class!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered so far! Check out this resource about Hawkeyes and contact hawkeyesahpta@gmail.com if interested.
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- Classroom volunteer opportunities.
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From the Principal:
Family, student, teacher conferences are just around the corner. Our school will be holding those conferences the week of Thanksgiving on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 25-27). Mark your calendars.
To set your child up for success there are additional math and reading practices your child can do at home to prepare for school. Students can get extra math practice on Success Maker Math. It's an online platform that students can log in from school and home. This gives students practice at their individual level and pace.
Some students will also have access to Success Maker Reading. Your child should be reading every night; read a book they checked out from the library, read a story from Success Maker Reading, or you can read a story with your child.
Ask them questions about the story and then ask for text evidence from the book to justify their thinking. "What do you think this word means from the story?" "What is the theme of the story?" "What part of the story made you think that?"
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.
Please be on time to school. Getting to school by 7:50 is a good goal so that your child has time to get to their line up spot. The school will be contacting families with more than 5 tardies to encourage you to get your child to school on time.
As a friendly reminder, if you wish to add funds to your lunch account, you can do so via the MyschoolBucks app or by sending cash or a check. For those who only need milk, it is available for 75 cents. If you have 5 unpaid meals or more, SPS will be following up on these charges with communication via email and/or robocalls.
If you are eligible, please sign up for free or reduced meals.
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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Student Rights and Responsibilities
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