Chalk Talk — Sequim Gazette, Sept. 21, 2016

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, September 21, 2016

DISTRICT

For the most up-to-date information on school events, go to the district website at www.sequim.k12.wa.us and click on the Calendar button.

The next school board meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, in the boardroom. To view the agenda for this meeting, go to www.sequim.k12.wa.us and click on “Board of Directors.” There is time set aside at every board meeting for public comments.

GREYWOLF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A reading tutor training session is scheduled will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in the library. Contact reading specialist teacher Krista Chatters at 582-3300 if you have questions.

HELEN HALLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Teacher/reading specialist Betsy Smith will hold a reading tutor training session from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Sept. 27 in the school library. If you have questions, contact Smith at bsmith@sequim.k12.wa.us.

In Ione Marcy’s class, first-graders are very prepared for the beginning of the school year. They are part of the first group of students to benefit from all-day kindergarten and their readiness for learning shows.

Students picked up quickly on Reading-to-a-Buddy, working with math manipulatives to make combinations of six, lining up with “0” voice levels and walking with their hands to themselves to get to places around the school and going to the library specialist ready to learn.

First-grade teachers are very excited to work with our students and we appreciate all the work and time invested by the all kindergarten teachers. First-graders are ready for a fabulous school year!

SEQUIM MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sequim Middle Matters is a new Parent/Teacher Organization at the middle school. Our goal is to get parents informed and involved in ways that support students, teachers and staff. We can use your help and there are tasks, both big and small.

We have created a place near the school library where parents can drop in to find resources and sign up for volunteer opportunities.

Follow us on Facebook and receive updates or contact us by e-mail at sequimmiddlematters@gmail.com.

Sixth-grade students in Leif Hendricksen’s class recently held a discussion on the importance of the goal of graduating from high school. Following class discussion, each student took a pledge to adopt this goal by signing their name to the wall in the hallway outside their classroom.

SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL

We are excited to announce the first annual Career & College Fair scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28! This is a great opportunity for students to obtain more information about continued learning programs.

Juniors and seniors will attend the fair from 12:45-2:45 p.m. Interested freshmen, sophomores and parents are invited and encouraged to attend from 2:45-4 p.m.

Parents of freshmen are encouraged to attend with their student and community members are invited to attend as well.

Representatives from four-year and two-year colleges/universities will be on hand, as well as representatives from vocational/technical schools, career training programs and the military.

Information on topics such as Job Corps, AmeriCorps and FAFSA also will be available. We hope to provide post-high school options for all students.

For more details or questions about this event, contact career and college specialist Mitzi Sanders at mitzi@sequim.k12.wa.us.

The PSAT test is coming. The PSAT/NMSQT (preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a standardized test that gives students practice for the SAT. The PSAT test will be given from 7-11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in various classrooms. Students of junior standing may reserve their spot by paying $15 to the main office beginning Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Sophomores and homeschool students may reserve a testing spot beginning Monday, Oct. 3. Testing spots must be reserved by Tuesday, Oct. 18. Erin Fox, high school counselor for students with last names beginning with G-N, would like to remind students that space is limited, so sign up early.

Parents, please plan to attend Open House from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26. The event begins in the cafeteria, after which parents will follow their students’ daily class schedule throughout the evening and have an opportunity to meet teachers. Students are welcome to accompany their parents.