DISTRICT
The Sequim School District announces an open referral process through Nov. 30 for students currently in grades kindergarten-12th grade who may qualify for Highly Capable (Hi-Cap) Program Services.
Anyone from the community may refer students, including teachers, parents, staff, friends, students, members of the community, etc.
If you are unsure of the characteristics of highly capable learners, see www.sequim.k12.wa.us/Page/4523.
HELEN HALLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Helen Haller’s Parent Teacher Organization is hosting a take-over fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Westside Pizza, 540 W. Washington St.
Last soggy Friday (Sept. 29), fourth-grade students from Helen Haller Elementary — along with third- and fifth-graders — attended the Dungeness River Festival held at Railroad Bridge Park. There, students talked with and learned from several community and state agencies and local organizations that work on and around Dungeness River.
Students explored the meaning of the term “watershed,” how it affects their lives, and about steps they can take to keep the flora and fauna of the river (and surrounding wilderness areas) clean and safe.
Students painted leaf prints, examined “taxidermied” versions of local wildlife, held a live geoduck, crawled through a model septic system, pedaled to power light bulbs and practiced picking up pet poo (bean bags) and tossing it in the garbage.
Many students claimed as their favorite: “Crawling through the giant salmon (sculpture)” and “Eating lunch by the river.”
Other student highlights from Shannon Prescott’s fourth-grade class included:
“We learned not to litter. We also learned how to help the Earth in different ways.” — Ashton Reichner
“I learned that if you have sludge problems (in your septic system) to get it checked right away. Also how Smokey the Bear got his name.” — Serenity Jesionowski
“I learned that the watershed is important when the snow melts, it drains into the river and that is what a watershed is.” — Keylee Disinski
“My favorite part of the trip was picking up as much trash as we could in 30 seconds.” — Phillip McIntyre
SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL
Lifetouch school portraits will be at the school Friday, Oct. 13 to retake pictures.
This is for students who have not had their pictures taken yet, or students who did not like their original pictures. In addition, ASB/ID cards are in the main office.
You can pick them up between periods, during your lunch or before or after school.
Homecoming dance guests request forms are now available in the main office. You can pick one up before or after school, between periods or at your lunch.
They are due back by 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12; students cannot turn them in at the dance on Oct. 13.
For juniors and seniors: The field trip to the National College Fair in Seattle is Friday, Oct. 27. Sign up and pick up a permission form in the Career Center. The trip fills up fast, so it’s first-come, first served. Cost of the trip is $10, which includes transportation, ferry and fair admission. Pay Mrs. Ulm in the high school office. The first 50 students to return their permission form and receipt will have a spot on the trip.
A Scholarship Notebook Information Session will be held at 7:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, in the school library.
This meeting is mandatory for all Class of 2018 seniors who plan to submit a scholarship notebook; that includes seniors attending SHS, Running Start, homeschool students, Olympic Peninsula Academy and Sequim Options School. Questions?
See Ms. Sanders in the Career Center.
