Fidalgo Family Flyer
For the Week of October 17, 2022
FIDALGO PTA’S ‘I LOVE TO READ MONTH’ WRAP-UP
Thank you for an incredible ‘I Love to Read’ Month! Students and families did an amazing job showing both their love for literacy and their dedication to supporting Fidalgo students and our PTA!
Here are the results:
The classes with the most minutes read in total won a popcorn party!
K-2: Fisher’s 2nd Grade Class (14,949 minutes)
3-5 Hancock’s 4th Grade Class (19,430 minutes)
And a huge shoutout to our top readers per grade:
Kindergarten: Hailey Lloyd – 630 minutes (Adam)
1st Grade: Theodore Gidlund - 1900 minutes (Starck)
2nd Grade: Lana Rump – 2388 minutes (Fisher)
3rd Grade: Eli Ferrier - 3241 minutes (Anderson)
4th Grade: Russell Hanson – 2497 (Hancock)
5th Grade: Juniper Beemer – 3060 minutes (Uroff)
This Tuesday and Wednesday are Book Buck Redemption Days! Those with younger students and/or a high amount of pledges are encouraged to help their child preview books online at www.BookYourShelf.com.
And it’s not too late to contribute – the campaign is open until Tuesday morning! You can still send cash or checks to school with your student, or click the link below, select “Donate Now”, and make a general donation – then send an email to FidalgoPTApresident@gmail.com that includes the name of the donor and your student’s name. 50% of all money collected will go (back) to students in the form of Book Bucks.
Donate Online HERE: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/fidalgopta/campaigns/0cc1816dfb12
Although the month is coming to an end, families can still keep reading together and promoting literacy through literacy-based games, writing postcards, stories, and journals, as well as getting the most out of the Anacortes Public Library (including their free library card)!
Questions? Contact Fidalgo PTA’s I Love to Read Chair, Lora Claus at loraclaus@gmail.com
FIFTH GRADE AD AND COVER CONTEST DEADLINES THIS WEEK!
Last chance to show your love and pride for your Fifth Grader in a Yearbook Ad! The deadline for Yearbook Ad orders is THIS TUESDAY, April 1st. Click the LINK below to purchase your package. Yearbook Staff will begin reaching out next week to those who have purchased ads. And don’t forget: The deadline for the Cover Contest is also April 1st!
5th GRADE ADS PURCHASE LINK: https://fidalgopta.givebacks.com/store?category=Yearbook
PTA SECRETARY NEEDED
The PTA Nominating Committee has been busy finalizing their slate of nominees but they’re still looking for a volunteer to sign up to be the PTA Secretary. This is an easy way to step into PTA leadership by taking notes at meetings, tracking who is in attendance, and getting to know other parents at school. No experience necessary! Check out the full job description in the graphic. If you’re interested or have questions, please reach out to Courtney Hanson, Julie Berry, and Ali Vande Castle at FidalgoPTAvolunteer@gmail.com.
2nd graders created watercolor and oil pastel art in the style of Maude Lewis’s “Spring Black Cat.” Maud Lewis (1903-1970) was a Canadian folk artist. She lived most of her life in poverty, yet is one of Canada’s most celebrated folk artists. She was born with birth defects and also developed rheumatoid arthritis, which reduced the mobility in her hands and arms. Our 2nd graders were inspired by Maud Lewis's art, and by her life.
IF YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT:
For your convenience, there are four ways that you can report the absence:
1. call the school office at (360)503-1600, or
2. email Kimberly Smith at ksmith@asd103.org, or
3. send a note, or
3. submit the absence using Family Access: https://www2.nwrdc.wa-k12.net/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wanacors71/fwemnu01.w
If possible, please contact us by 9:30 a.m.
GET INVOLVED
- To volunteer at school, complete this application: https://www.asd103.org/District/3211-Volunteer-Application-in-our-schools.html The district clearance may take several days to complete, so please plan ahead. All volunteers must reapply each school year for new clearance prior to service in our schools. All volunteers and visitors to the school sign in each visit at the office using the Raptor Security System which will print out a visitor badge to be worn during your visit.
- Fidalgo PTA - to learn about PTA events, or to join PTA: www.fidalgoPTA.com
OTHER LINKS TO ASD INFORMATION
- Skyward Family Access - to update your child's emergency information, find your student's ID number, view report cards, request transportation, etc.: https://www2.nwrdc.wa-k12.net/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wanacors71/fwemnu01.w
- If your family experiences food scarcity over the weekends, we can send a free bag of Food to Go snacks home with your child each Friday. Food bags consists of items like macaroni and cheese packages, trail mix, bags of cashews, fruit, and more. Click on this link to request a Food to Go bag: https://foodtogoanacortes.com/delivery-signup. Or contact school counselor, Courtney Miner, at cminer@asd103.org to sign your child up for a Food to Go bag.
- Emergency School Closures - in the event of inclement weather, power outages, etc.:https://www.asd103.org/District/102-School-Closures.html
- Fidalgo Parent Handbook - https://www.asd103.org/files/user/20/file/Handbook%20-%20Fidalgo%202023-24%20FINAL.pdf
- Anacortes Community Connect Online Bulletin Board - Information about non-school related community events and Information can be found at this link https://www.asd103.org/District/1589-Anacortes-Community-Connect.html. This is also the link that local organizations use to complete an online request form to have an electronic flyer posted on the board. Please note that programs, activities, or events must be appropriate for school-aged children and their families. The Anacortes School District does not sponsor or endorse the events posted on the board.
- ASD School Calendar - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L6qZhah3IF3C7r5wvHPrqTUdCmMb-3Ss/view
- Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education and Benefit Application 2024-2025 and the related Consent to Share Eligibility Application (The Consent to Share Eligibility Form is an optional form. Benefits of completing it include possible reduced or waived fees for school programs such as ASB card, sports fees, testing, and more. We must have a signed form on file each new school year in order to waive fees.)
