Happy Saturday, Orca Learning Community!

We have had a very exciting week at Armin Jahr Elementary! Our Kindergarten and 4th grade classes went on field trips, Kindergarten to a live Science Show at the Admiral Theatre and 4th grade released the salmon they have been studying at school in Clear Creek.

Our Bremerton School Board visited Armin Jahr and had a conversation with our 4th and 5th grade student leadership, who shared what makes their school special and the legacy they want to leave as upper classmen.

Throughout the whole week, we celebrated our Education Support Professionals! Our dedicated team of paraeducators, nurses, office staff, CNS, and facilities help make our school a community. They often work out of the spotlight to ensure student safety, health, and success. Thank you, AJ classified staff! And THANK YOU to our Parent-Teacher organization for decorating, coordinating daily treats, and spoiling our staff this week!

-Julie Fairall

Lead Learner and Principal, Armin Jahr Elementary

julie.fairall@bremertonschools.org

¡Feliz sábado, Comunidad de Aprendizaje Orca!

¡Hemos tenido una semana muy emocionante en la Primaria Armin Jahr! Nuestras clases de Kinder y 4º grado fueron de excursión: Kinder asistió a un espectáculo de ciencias en vivo en el Teatro Admiral, y 4º grado liberó los salmones que han estado estudiando en la escuela en Clear Creek.

Nuestra Junta Escolar de Bremerton visitó Armin Jahr y conversó con los estudiantes líderes de 4º y 5º grado, quienes compartieron qué hace especial a su escuela y la huella que quieren dejar como estudiantes mayores.

Durante toda la semana, celebramos a nuestros Profesionales de Apoyo Educativo. Nuestro dedicado equipo de paraeducadores, enfermeras, personal de oficina, CNS y equipo de mantenimiento ayuda a que nuestra escuela sea una comunidad. A menudo trabajan tras bambalinas para garantizar la seguridad, la salud y el éxito de los estudiantes. ¡Gracias, personal clasificado de AJ! ¡Y MUCHAS GRACIAS a nuestra organización de Padres y Maestros por decorar, coordinar regalos diarios y consentir a nuestro personal esta semana!

-Julie Fairall

aprendiz líder y directora, la escuela Armin Jahr

julie.fairall@bremertonschools.org

Dear Armin Jahr Families:

We're thrilled to share some exciting updates as we progress with the design, planning, and early preparations for the construction of our new Armin Jahr Elementary School!

As you know, Armin Jahr and View Ridge will be built concurrently, with construction scheduled to begin in the fall. Our target move-in date for the new Armin Jahr school building is December 2026. Due to site limitations, Armin Jahr will be rebuilt on its current site, necessitating the demolition of the existing school.

This means we will be learning together in a secure interim campus adjacent to the East Bremerton Community Gym starting this fall. We want to share some key highlights with you now, and assure you that more detailed information will be provided throughout the spring and summer.

Interim campus highlights:

• Modular buildings: As shown in the rendering below, in addition to the gym, the campus will feature comfortable modular buildings for classrooms, the office, the library, and more.

• Modern facilities: Restrooms will have running water and flushable toilets. The gym will be used for PE and lunches.

• Security: Student safety is our top priority. The campus will be secured with perimeter fencing and security cameras throughout.

• Transportation: Transportation will be provided for all Armin Jahr students. 

  • For safety reasons, walking to and from the interim campus will not be permitted.

  • Information on parent drop-off/pick up is forthcoming.

We understand you may have questions, and we encourage you to submit them here. We will continue to provide regular updates and detailed information throughout the spring and summer.

We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for our students and families.

Thank you for your continued support!

Julie Fairall

This past week, we received a Lending Library by the Read To Achieve Children’s Literacy Program. Students and families in the community can use this resource to have ongoing access to books!

¿Has visto nuestra nueva Biblioteca de Préstamo? La semana pasada, recibimos una Biblioteca de Préstamo a través del Programa de Alfabetización Infantil Read To Achieve. ¡Los estudiantes y las familias de la comunidad pueden utilizar este recurso para tener acceso continuo a libros!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped celebrate "Educational Support Professionals Week", from the donations to the kind words - the staff felt all the love.

Honorable mentions: El Balcon, Larry & Kristi's, Dutch Bros, Martina's Homemade Bakery, & Tracyton Movie House your contributions were greatly appreciated!!!

What's happening with the PTO this week?

Lost & Found - Monday March 17th

Are you missing a coat, shirts, pants, shoes, lunchbox, or hat? The AJ Lost & Found is BURSTING at the seams with unclaimed items. Weather permitting the PTO will assist with displaying items in the front of the building before & after school for easier retrieval. Please take a peek to see if anything is yours.

PTO Meeting - Wednesday March 19th @ 6PM at Armin Jahr

Please join us for this month's AJ Family Association PTO Meeting

The PTO needs more parents to help plan fun events, be a voice for students and parents, & help with supporting our teachers and school.

Children are welcome at the meeting, we will have a designated classroom with activities as well as pizza and drinks for attendees.

Popcorn Friday - Friday March 21st

Get ready for the hallways to smell delicious as the PTO will be popping popcorn all day!

Popcorn will be .50 cents w/ a 2 bag limit. All popcorn orders are due the day prior, Thursday.

Interested in helping with a future Popcorn Friday? Please contact the PTO for volunteer opportunities at ArminJahrFamilyAssociation@gmail.com

Please follow us on Facebook to stay up to date  www.facebook.com/arminjahrpto .

Muchísimas gracias a todos los que ayudaron a celebrar la "Semana del Personal de Apoyo Educativo", desde las donaciones hasta las amables palabras. ¡El personal se sintió muy agradecido! Menciones honoríficas: El Balcon, Larry & Kristi's, Dutch Bros, Martina's Homemade Bakery y Tracyton Movie House.

¿Qué pasa con la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTO) esta semana?

Objetos Perdidos - Lunes 17 de marzo

¿Te falta un abrigo, camisas, pantalones, zapatos, lonchera o sombrero? La Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTO) de AJ está a reventar de artículos sin reclamar. Si el tiempo lo permite, la PTO ayudará a exhibir los artículos en la entrada del edificio antes y después de clases para que sea más fácil encontrarlos. Por favor, echa un vistazo para ver si algo es tuyo.

 Reunión del PTO - Miércoles 19 de marzo a las 6 p. m. en Armin Jahr

Únase a nosotros en la reunión del PTO de la Asociación de Familias AJ de este mes. El PTO necesita más padres para ayudar a planificar eventos divertidos, ser una voz para estudiantes y padres, y ayudar a apoyar a nuestros maestros y escuela. Los niños son bienvenidos a la reunión, tendremos un aula designada con actividades, así como pizza y bebidas para todos los asistentes.

Viernes de palomitas de maíz - Viernes 21 de marzo

¡Prepárense para que los pasillos huelan delicioso ya que el PTO estará preparando palomitas de maíz todo el día! Las palomitas de maíz costarán 0.50 centavos con un límite de 2 bolsas. Todos los pedidos de palomitas de maíz deben entregarse el día anterior, jueves.

Our own kindergarten teacher, Mrs, Oliver has been nominated for America's Favorite Teacher! She has made it in the Final 15! You can support and vote for her HERE

Is your student missing their winter coat?! We have MANY in our Lost & Found! Please have your student check the front office for lost items. Items unclaimed from Lost & Found will be donated following Spring Conferences. 

¿Su estudiante ha perdido su abrigo de invierno? ¡Tenemos MUCHOS en nuestro Lost & Found! Por favor, pídale a su estudiante que revise la oficina principal para recuperar sus objetos perdidos. Los artículos no reclamados serán donados después de las Conferencias de Primavera.