Hello and welcome to August, Orca learning community!

Don't worry- there is still more summer left! We have just about a month until the beginning of school. During the summer months, there has been lots of work in building and preparing our Interim Campus off of Wheaton Way. I encourage you to check out some of the updates (including a time-lapse video) on our school's Facebook page. When our school office opens in two weeks, we will be based at the East Bremerton Comunity Gym, 2810 Spruce Ave, Bremerton, 98310. 

We will have our Back to School Night on Thursday, August 28th, 5:30-7:00pm. During this time, you can support your student with finding their classroom and familiarizing themselves with our Interim Campus, in addition to getting school supplies and important information (transportation, calendar, etc.).

In the mean time, I hope you are able to spend some treasured time with family. Summer days can feel incredibly long with little ones (including my own), but I know these are memories and experiences that will stay with them forever!

Warmly,

-Julie Fairall

Lead Learner and Principal, Armin Jahr Elementary

julie.fairall@bremertonschools.org

Hola y bienvenidos a agosto, comunidad de aprendizaje Orca.

¡No se preocupen, todavía queda verano! Falta casi un mes para que empiece la escuela. Durante estos meses de verano, hemos estado trabajando mucho en preparar nuestro Campus Interino en Wheaton Way. Les invito a ver algunas actualizaciones (incluyendo un video en cámara rápida) en la página de Facebook de nuestra escuela. Cuando la oficina de la escuela abra en dos semanas, estaremos ubicados en el East Bremerton Community Gym, 2810 Spruce Ave, Bremerton, 98310.

Tendremos nuestra Noche de Regreso a Clases el jueves, 28 de agosto, de 5:30 a 7:00 pm. Durante este evento, podrán ayudar a su estudiante a encontrar su salón de clase y conocer nuestro Campus Interino, además de recibir útiles escolares e información importante (transporte, calendario, etc.).

Mientras tanto, espero que puedan disfrutar de momentos especiales con su familia. Los días de verano pueden sentirse larguísimos con los más pequeños (incluidos los míos), ¡pero sé que estos son recuerdos y experiencias que se quedarán con ellos para siempre!

Con aprecio,

-Julie Fairall

aprendiz líder y directora, la escuela Armin Jahr

julie.fairall@bremertonschools.org

As we get ready to welcome your newest fish to school there can be many changes, concerns and wonderings. The Kindergarten Teachers will be hosting our incoming Kindergarteners and their families for Family Connections Meetings on September 2nd, 9:00 to 5:30. You and your child will sign up for a 1-hour time slot.

During this time you will: 

• Meet Kindergarten teachers and School staff
• Tour the school 
• Learn about Transportation (School bus routes, Parent Pick-up/Drop off, or Safe Walking routes)
• Learn about school breakfast and lunch
• Learn about childcare options for before or after school
• Learn about school supplies
• Learn about how our school keeps your child safe

Caregivers/Parents: 

            After the tour parents will meet with a school staff member to give us some more in-depth information about your child and your hopes for their learning while in school. In addition you will be able to ask specific questions about school, sign up to be a volunteer and meet other parents. 

Kindergartners:

             After the tour students will receive a series of short tests in sounds, letters, shapes, numbers, writing, and other Kinder type skills. These assessments are a statewide requirement for all kindergarten students and the sooner your child's teacher knows their abilities the sooner they can meet your child's needs. 

Kindergarten Kick-Off (Classroom Exposure): 

 In addition to the Family Connections meetings, our Kindergarten Teachers are opening up their classrooms on Thursday, September 4th and Friday, September 5th, from 9:30 - 11:00 OR 1:00-2:30 for students to have a “soft start” through our Kindergarten Kick-off classroom exposure day. Students will meet their teacher, visit their classrooms and meet some friends in a smaller class setting while also learning classroom expectations prior to the first day of school. This is a drop-off event. Parents will be able to sign up for the morning or afternoon session using the form linked below, during their Family Connections on September 2nd, and during our school wide Back to School Night on August 28th. 

If you have any questions please reach out to our Orca Staff at 360-473-4106 (our office officially opens August 18th).

With Orca Pride 

Your Kindergarten Teachers,

Ashleigh Oliver,  Verenise Colado 

Lulu Clemen,   Dimarie Ramos