Hawk Herald Newsletters
2022/2023
August
Kristin Bailey, Principal
Becky Fukuda, Dean of Students
Anne Janssen, Nurse
Kelly Vedaa, Office Manager
Heidi Smith, Secretary/Registrar
6725 NE Arrowhead Drive
Kenmore, WA 98028
425.408.4000 Main Office
425.408.4002 Fax
arrowhead.nsd.org
Each student will feel safe as a responsible and persistent learner, open to and accepting of diverse cultures and perspectives, and empowered to advocate for and pursue own educational passions. – NSD Strategic Plan
August 22, 2022
Dear Arrowhead Families,
We are so excited for the 22-23 school year. The first day of school for students in 1st-5th grade is August 31st. Kindergarteners will begin with family conferences from 8/31-9/2 followed by a staggered start for students. Important information specific to K families is included with this packet.
At this time, there are no Covid mandates such as spacing or masks. We need to be realistic that this may change and we need to have a flexible mindset. Whatever happens, at Arrowhead we want the days to be filled with joy. We will communicate information as we get it and we will keep student joy and health at the center of everything we do.
This will be our second year as a Project Based Learning school. This instructional model asks learners to go deep with a topic and use it to apply academic and social skills to real-world situations. It’s a collaborative, hands-on way of learning that allows children to pursue things they are curious about. We are still using district curriculum and students will still have a daily schedule that includes core content, but PBL thoroughly explores a topic, integrates content areas and pulls the world into the classroom.
Soon, the sounds of our learners will fill our campus. We will spend these last few days engaged in the many tasks that help us prepare to greet and be ready for our students and families. I hope you enjoy the last beautiful days of summer!
Kristin Bailey
kbailey@nsd.org
- Class Placement
- Curriculum Night
- Arrowhead Events
- Food Service Information
- ParentVue, School Hours, and Conferences
- Health Room
- Attendance and Arrival/Dismissal
Class Placement
A great deal of time, effort and thought has gone into the process of student placement. Consideration has been given to the input of parents and teachers, student learning styles and balanced classes. Our classes are structured to provide equitable class sizes and robust learning communities at each grade level. Please be positive with your child and help them to understand that we cannot always place students with their best friend. But just think, new best friends could be just days away! All of our teachers strive to make each year a positive learning experience for each child and they are looking forward to having your child in their class.
Welcome Back packets will arrive in the mail early the week of August 22, 2022.
Tentative Staffing Assignments for 2022-2023 Please remember that all staffing assignments and grade configurations are subject to change!
| Kindergarten | Julia Ryan | Paula Wilson | |
| 1st Grade | Stephanie Baughman | Esther Lee | Janie Radovich |
| 2nd Grade | Colleen O'Connor | Alma Howe | |
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3rd Grade |
Amanda Bowker | Shelli Wolfe | |
| 3/4 Combo | Vivienne Western | ||
| 4th Grade | Tim Wolfe | Scott Bartsow | |
| 5th Grade | Debbie Barnhart | LaChrista Borgers | |
| MLB Staff | Jessica Darling K-2 MLB |
Renita DeGraff 3-5 MLB |
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| Learning Center | Jessica-Lynn Thompkins | ||
| ML/LAP | Kathryn Li | ||
| Physical Ed. | Fernell Miller | Ginny Allemann | |
| Music | Kelly Webb | Elise Harris | |
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5th Grade Orchestra/ |
Kira McDaniel | Matt Nguyen | |
| Library | Ginny Allemann | ||
| OT/PT | Jessica Zvaleuskas | Tricia Groebner | |
| SLP | Monica Houts | Hannah Siano | |
| Student Support | Doug Pierce Psychologist |
Joan Gonda Counselor |
Sarah Hoff Mental Health |
Curriculum Night
At this moment we are planning in person curriculum nights that will include a brief welcome in the gym at 5:45 and time in your child’s classroom at 6:00pm.
Please note the schedule below to determine the start time of your child’s curriculum presentation and look for more information from your child’s teacher.
| Grade | Date | Time |
| K-2 | September 13 | 5:45-6:00 (Gym) 6:05-6:30 (Classroom) |
| 3-5 | September 20 | 5:45-6:00 (Gym) 6:05-6:30 (Classroom) |
Arrowhead Elementary Events
The Arrowhead website has great information about upcoming events. Please go take a look at all the important information that is available. In addition to the monthly Hawk Herald newsletter, you will see the school calendar of events. A couple of notable events coming up right away are:
| 8/25 |
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| 8/31 | First Day of School Grades 1-5. This is a full day - 9:00 - 3:30 |
| 8/31-9/2 | No school for kindergarteners as teachers conference with students and families. |
| 9/5 | No School Labor Day |
| 9/6 | Kindergarteners with last names A-L (this is a full school day) |
| 9/7 |
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| 9/8 | All kindergarteners attend (this is a full school day) |
| 9/13 | 5:45pm - Curriculum Night for K, 1st and 2nd grade |
| 9/20 | 5:45pm - Curriculum Night for 3rd, 4th and 5th |
| 9/21 | Individual Student Pictures |
| 9/22 | PTA Meeting |
| 9/26 | Vision and Health Screening grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5 |
Arrowhead Events
Food Service Information
Lunch and Breakfast will be provided at a reduced cost to those families who qualify. Menus and nutritional information are available on the district website. Families need to apply for Free and Reduced Price Meals every school year. The link to apply is on the nsd.org/meals website.
Families may set up their student's meal payment account online. Old balances on PayPams have been transferred to the new provider Titan at family.titank12.com.
ParentVue, School Hours, and Conferences
DOWNLOAD THE NEW MOBILE APP: We want to encourage our Arrowhead families to download the new district mobile app. It’s free from the App Store or Google Play (works only on Android or iOS devices). Just search for “Northshore School District.” Here are just a few of the things you can do with it:
- Follow our school calendar and easily add events directly to your device calendar.
- Look up our staff contact information under "Arrowhead" in the Schools Directory.
- Check our school menu.
- Follow our school to receive news and notifications.
To learn more and find out how to log in, visit the Mobile App webpage. If you log in, you can also check information about your child(ren), such as grades, classes, attendance, cafeteria balance, checked-out library books, bus stop times -- and set alerts for some of these.
ParentVue: A single username and password allows parents to access information for all of their children, regardless of the grade level or school of attendance. Each parent has an individual account that covers all children. If you have never used ParentVUE, you will need to request an activation key from your school.
Arrowhead’s 2022-23 School Hours
8:45 - Campus supervision begins, (students may arrive)
8:57 - First Bell (students head to class)
9:00 - Class begins
3:30 – Dismissal
2:00 – Wednesday Early release beginning 9/7
Elementary Grading and Conference Schedule
The district works on a semester grading schedule. Progress reports will be issued to families in November and April. Report cards will be issued at the end of the semester in January and end of the school year in June. Elementary Goal Setting (parent/teacher conferences)
2022-23 school year will be held November 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 for all elementary students. Elementary conference days will continue to be a half-day early dismissal to allow teachers to meet with families. Tentatively, school will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on November 17, 18, 21, 22 and 23. We will communicate final dismissal times as soon as possible. Lunch will be served at school prior to dismissal.
Health Room
Immunizations: All students are required to be fully immunized or have a valid Certificate of Exemption on file by August 31st to begin school. If your student needs any vaccines, please have these completed and submit a health care provider record to school before the first day. Per Wa state law, students are not allowed to attend school without meeting vaccine compliance. Your provider's office can also fax your student's record to: 425.408.4002.
If you need information regarding an exemption, please contact our school nurse (info below).
Medication drop-off appointments: All students with Life Threatening Conditions are required to have rescue medication and emergency plans in place before starting school. Appointments can be made with the nurse to drop medication and complete forms. See date & times below. All medication must be brought to school by an adult and require an Authorization for Medication, completed by your health care provider. Please be sure medication is in its original packaging, has a current expiration date and a pharmacy label with your student's name. We cannot accept any medicine without this.
Nurse Anne will be available to take medication and complete forms from:
8/24 9:00-3:30
8/25 10:00-5:00
8/29 9:00-3:30
8/30 9:00-3:30
Outside of these hours appointments will be made by special arrangement. Please call Nurse Anne.
Anne Janssen RN
ajanssen@nsd.org
Office # 425.408.4006
Fax # 425.408.4002
Attendance and Arrival/Dismissal
MISSING THE FIRST FEW DAYS OF SCHOOL or not returning to Arrowhead?
Please call our office 425.408.4000 or email ahattendance@nsd.org and inform us of your intentions. Attendance and safety is a top priority in the success of every student. Students are marked absent if they are not present when attendance is taken or communication received from a parent or guardian. Students arriving after 9:00 a.m. need to check in at the office before going to class.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
Drive S-L-O-W-L-Y on the roads in our community and in the parking lot when children are present. The speed limit in school zones is 20 mph. We certainly want to see parents following the rules of the community like we ask students to do. Good modeling goes a long way! Thank you so much to those who help by following our requests!
Student Arrival: Students should not arrive on campus before 8:45 a.m. Teachers are often in meetings or preparing lessons before school, and there is no supervision provided for students until 8:45 a.m. Upon arrival, students should report to the playground until the first bell.
After School: Please communicate with your child’s teacher if after school bus transportation, parent pick up, childcare or transportation home deviates from the norm.
Bus Transportation: Bus stop information will be available online beginning 8/22. Route information and more can be found on the district website.
For more information or assistance, please contact the Transportation Department, 425.408.7900. Please let your children take the bus on the first day if they will be riding the bus throughout the year. Students learn the bus number and the driver in the morning and will ride the same bus in the afternoon. Students who do not ride the bus in the morning will not know what bus to ride in the afternoon. Be sure to practice the walk home from the bus stop with young children before the first day!
Walking: If you live in a walking area, we really encourage you to let your children walk to school. We will have a crossing guard to keep children safe crossing Juanita Drive from 8:45-9:05 and again after school.
Driving Private Cars: Parking is limited and pick-up after school is crowded. Please know that at the beginning of the school year new families are learning the process so things move a little slow. We sincerely appreciate the cooperation and patience of all involved. Please remember:
- The speed limit in our school parking lot is 5mph.
- When the student load/unload area is full, wait in the along the curb closest to the gymnasium.
- When a space in the load/unload area opens up slowly move forward
- When waiting in the load/unload area, pull forward as space allows
- When in the load/unload area, please don’t leave your car unattended
- Please use marked crosswalks in parking lot when on foot
- School buses leaving the parking lot have priority.
GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODIAL INFORMATION
Each year we update our student information files. A part of this process includes making sure that the school has correct information regarding the guardianship, custody and visitation rights of students.
If a family has legal documents regarding custody and visitation of a child and there are specific custodial arrangements that the school needs to be aware of, we need to have a copy of these arrangements on file. Any changes pertaining to custody and/or visitation rights also need to be on file. We work diligently to comply with all current court documents and parenting plans that are on file in our office. However, it is the responsibility of the parent(s) to provide us with these documents so we can comply with the court plan.
Having correct information regarding custody and visitation helps us ensure the continued safety of the child. We appreciate your partnership and communication on this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our Arrowhead office at 425.408.4000. Enjoy these summer days with each other and we look forward to welcoming students and families back to campus soon!
September
September 2022
From the Principal
Principal Kristin Bailey
kbailey@nsd.org
Dear Families and Community,
We have loved every minute of launching this school year, from coming together in person as a staff in August, to our Community Serve Day when our school got some much-needed pruning and polishing, to our first day with 1st-5th graders and finally, welcoming our kindergarteners this week.
Every year has its own personality and rhythm, and the mood so far this year has been calm, grounded, and aware. Our older students really appreciate, see and listen to each other and our younger students seem accepting, kind and independent. I’m sure this group, like any other, will have its challenges and tricky spots, but it’s been a lovely start to school. Staff have been busy introducing children to classroom and school routines and getting to know your child as an individual and a learner. Classroom communities are growing closer as children reconnect after summer break and get to know new classmates and teachers.
Your child has now been to music, PE and library. They will all have experienced lunch and recess. Many of them will have learned about classroom jobs and may even have an assigned classroom job. These are things you can ask your child about. You can ask where they like to play during recess. Grades 3-5 have the field, the dirt field, the “wood chip” area or the basketball courts and blacktop area. Grades K-2 have the play structure, the basketball court, the woods, the play structure at the top of the woods, and the blacktop area. Asking your child about recess and their preferred play-space and playmates will start opening the conversation about a valuable social and emotional classroom, recess.
As always, please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Kristin
- Notes from the Office
- From the Health Room
- From the Library
- Technology Update
- Counselor's Corner
- Coaches' Corner
- PTA Corner
- Thank You Volunteers!
Notes from the Office
Heidi Smith
hsmith@nsd.org
Kelly Vedaa
kvedaa@nsd.org
Arrival and Dismissal 2022-2023
8:45 a.m. Students may arrive on campus
8:57 a.m. Welcome Bell
9:00 a.m. School Begins*
3:35 p.m. Dismissal
2:00 p.m. Wednesday Early Release
*Students arriving after 9:00 a.m. must check in at the office and get a pass before going to class.
Attendance
Late Arrival / Excused Absence
If your child will arrive late or be absent from school:
Please call our 24-hour Attendance line 425.408.4010 or email ahattendance@nsd.org and your student’s teacher by 9:00 a.m.
Prearranged / Extended Absence
In the event that your child will miss more than 2 school days in a row for a reason other than a health or medical issue, please complete and return a printed copy of the Absence Request Form to the office or email a copy of the completed form to ahattendance@nsd.org.
Change in After School Plans
If your child is going to change from their normal method of getting home or has some other alternate plan, please complete and return a printed copy of the Change in After School Plan Form or send a note with your student.
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found Rack is located outside the Library. Please clearly label all of your child's belongings so they can be returned to them when lost.
2022-2023 NSD School Calendar
Volunteers
We love our volunteers! All volunteers in Northshore are required to complete an online volunteer application and submit proof of Covid vaccination before being able to volunteer in classrooms or on field trips. Volunteers are expected to renew your application annually and will receive an email alert one month before your application expires. If you completed a Level 2 background check in the past, (required for field trip chaperones) you will only need to complete a Level 1 check to renew your volunteer status. Please reach out to the office if you are unsure of your volunteer status 425.408.4000
Waivers
We are accepting Waivers for the 2022-2023 School Year!
Did you know families outside of our boundary can choose Arrowhead with a waiver? We have space at our school to accommodate additional students in 2022-23 and beyond. Families looking for a smaller, more-inclusive elementary school, or who may be looking for a school with an innovative project-based learning curriculum would make a great addition to our community!
Interested families can reach out to Principal Bailey with any questions and/or you can direct people to the Waiver information page on the district website.
Let’s keep our community strong!
District Required Forms due 9/16
All parents/guardians are required annually to acknowledge 6 required forms for their student(s) in ParentVue. Each form is available in English as well as the top 10 languages in the district.
Curriculum Nights
9/13 - Curriculum Night Grades K-2
- 5:45 p.m. - Come meet Principal Bailey in the Gym at 5:45 p.m. and then proceed to your child’s classroom for their presentation at 6:00 p.m.
9/20 - Curriculum Night Grades 3-5
- 5:45 p.m. - Come meet Principal Bailey in the Gym at 5:45 p.m. and then proceed to your child’s classroom for their presentation at 6:00 p.m.
Arrowhead Spirit Wear Available Now!
Place your fall Online order through Sept. 30, 2022. Orders will be delivered to Arrowhead in late October. A great way to show your school spirit every day!
Arrowhead Elementary Spirit Wear 22-23
Picture Day is coming soon!
Wednesday 9/21 Look for picture envelopes coming home on 9/14 to complete and send in with payment on Picture Day or orders may be placed online at dorianstudio.com now and up to 4 days after Picture Day.
Arrowhead Elementary School Picture Day
Here are some helpful tips to make picture day great!
- Schedule haircuts 7-10 days prior to picture day!
- Wear simple clothing. Solid shirts or small patterns, along with sleeves, photograph best. A simple collared shirt is a timeless classic.
- Avoid logos and text on clothing. Graphics or wording may not photograph completely and can become partially cropped out of your picture.
Cross Country
WHO: All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students
WHAT: Cross Country Season
WHERE: Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch recess beginning 9/15 at our first Meeting in the Gym. There are 4 after school Meets in October:
- 10/4 @ Moorlands vs Moorlands, Westhill & Woodmoor 4:45 p.m.
- 10/11 @ Arrowhead vs Kenmore & Moorlands 4:45 p.m.
- 10/18 @ Westhill vs Frank Love, Moorlands & Westhill 4:45 p.m.
- 10/25 @ KMS - District Finals vs Lockwood, Kenmore, Moorlands & Shelton View 5:00 p.m.
WHY: Be part of a team, have fun, make new friends, learn sportsmanship, running techniques, and be outside!
FEE: $35 or $0 for Free and Reduced Lunch qualifiers*.
COACHES: Mr. Barstow and Ms. Ginny
Register online now: Elementary Sports Cross Country
* Reduced Sports Fee - Families must complete 2 applications to qualify:
Volunteers needed for Home Meet 10/11 - We cannot host a meet without volunteers. If interested, please email Coach Barstow at sbarstow@nsd.org and ensure your Volunteer status and proof of covid vaccination are current. Allow 2-3 weeks for confirmation. Thank you in advance for your time and helping our Meet run smoothly.
See you 9/15 at lunch recess in the Gym for our season Kick Off meeting/practice!
GO HAWKS!
Coach Barstow
sbarstow@nsd.org
Coach Allemann
vallemann@nsd.org
Safety Patrol
Safety Patrol Needs you! Calling all 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders
What: Arrowhead Safety Patrollers demonstrate kindness, responsibility and community safety by assisting with morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up. Patrollers keep the car drop-off and pick-up lines moving smoothly and they open / close car doors for students.
When: Safety Patrollers will work for a week at a time with their team. Patrollers sign up for either a morning shift or an afternoon shift. Patrollers must be dropped off or picked up by their families. Please choose the shift that works for your family.
- Morning Shift: 8:40am - 8:57am
- Afternoon Shift: 3:27pm - 3:45pm
Who: 3rd, 4th and 5th graders serve as Safety Patrollers. They work with Ms. Borgers (5th grade teacher in Room 302).
How: Students interested in Safety Patrol need to return a signed permission slip and attend mandatory training with Ms. Borgers. Schedules will be posted on the Safety Patrol Schoology page, emailed to families and posted inside the Safety Patrol closet in the library foyer.
Next Steps:
- Decide whether Safety Patrol is right for you.
- Choose the shift that works for your family (morning or afternoon).
- Parents or Guardians sign permission slips (link belew). Return to Ms. Borgers by Friday, September 23rd 3:30pm.
Champions Before and After School Care
Give your child a creative space to discover what they love, be original, and build friendships! We currently have space before or after school for children in grades K - 5 at Arrowhead.
We partner with schools to complement the learning they offer with our own robust curriculum for elementary schoolers. Our programs take extra special care of hearts and minds, and give kids a safe space to do what they do best – be kids!
Ready to Join? Go to discoverchampions.com, or email Becky Lyons, site Director at Rebekah.Lyons@kindercare.com with any questions.
From the Health Room
Nurse Anne Janssen
ajanssen@nsd.org
425.408.4006
Welcome back to School! We are excited to have your students back on campus with fewer COVID restrictions, it will be a great year!
My hours this school year are 9-3:30pm and 2pm on early release Wednesdays. I am happy to meet with you if needed anytime between 9-3pm (9-1:30pm on early Wednesdays) and I am available by appointment outside of these hours with a day or two notice. Please contact me if your student has any changes to their health information, including injuries occurring outside of school, that may require some accommodations while at school.
It is very important for us to be able to reach you if your child is ill or injured and needs to go home. Please be sure your contact numbers are up to date, and that you have at least one or more emergency contacts that can be reached during the school day to pick up your child if you are unable. Students must be picked up within an hour. We cannot look after ill or injured students at school for longer periods.
Note: All students with one or more ill symptoms at school (including mild headache or runny nose), will be required to wait for pick-up in our isolation room.
Not sure when to keep your child home? Please visit the Health Services page on the district website for all health related information.
Covid 19 Update
Students with one or more potential COVID symptoms (fever, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, sore throat, congestion, or runny nose) are required to stay home and test for COVID-19. Home antigen tests are recommended.
Students with one or more symptoms need a negative COVID test AND a significant improvement in symptoms prior to returning to school.
Please see the Department of Health’s COVID Symptom and Exposure Flowchart for Schools for more information about steps to follow for symptoms or exposures.
If you do not have COVID tests at home, please contact the school nurse 425.408.4006 or ajanssen@nsd.org to arrange to pick-up a test kit.
If your child has recently tested positive for COVID on ANY test (antigen or PCR), please notify the school nurse, Anne Janssen, at ajanssen@nsd.org to report the positive test. Please include the date of the positive test and the date of the onset of symptoms if present. The school nurse will respond via email with information about the duration of isolation, a return to school plan, and will contact your student’s teacher regarding isolation learning support.
Please note: All students are required to wear a mask through the 10th day when returning to school after a positive COVID test, regardless of a negative antigen test before day 10. If your student is unable (or unwilling) to wear a mask, they must continue to isolate at home through Day 10.
If your child is sick with an illness other than COVID, please make sure they do not return to school until symptoms have subsided. Students must be fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication and no vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.
If you have questions, please contact the school nurse, Anne Janssen, at ajanssen@nsd.org or 425-408-4006. Thank you for helping to keep Arrowhead healthy and safe. Please visit the NSD Covid 19 link for the most updated requirements.
Vision & Hearing Screening at Arrowhead
Each year in Northshore schools, students in grades Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 receive hearing and vision screenings. We are currently scheduled for vision and hearing screenings on Monday Sept 26th. If you would like to exempt your child from either of these health screenings, please contact the school nurse.
It is important to understand that these are basic screenings and are designed to identify students who may require further testing. They are not intended to replace regular exams by qualified health care providers. A student who does not pass any screening will be rechecked in a few weeks, and you will be notified only if there are concerns after the second screening.
Vision screening uses the PlusOptix. The PlusOptix is an autorefractor that takes a measurement of the refraction of the eyes. The result is a baseline refraction measurement. The illumination technique used by Plusoptix, is totally harmless to the child's eyes. If your child wears glasses or contact lenses for distance or near vision, please be sure they have them on the screening day.
If your child has a hearing loss and is being followed by a healthcare provider or specialist and you do not wish for them to participate in the screening, please let the school nurse know. If you have concerns about hearing loss and school accommodations, contact your student’s teacher or the school nurse.
A few volunteers are needed for Screening day, Monday Sept 26th, in the morning. Please complete the online volunteer paperwork if you are interested in helping. Please note, all volunteers are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 to be eligible to volunteer.
From the Library
Librarian Ginny Allemann
vallemann@nsd.org
I’m very happy to be back at Arrowhead for a second year! This year, our smaller student population meant that specialists’ positions were reduced; I’ll also be teaching two classes of PE with Ms. Miller! How fun to see some of our students in a different environment!
Our library is open each morning at 8:35! Stop by and start the day with reading and exploring the library! I’ll be working hard to support our students’ growth in reading and research, tech and citizenship skills. Each child will have Library once a week for 45 minutes. Older students will have access to the library on some recesses once the weather changes. Children can check out books each week. Check out our Library Website here! You’ll find many reading and research resources and an occasional update from me!
My favorite thing about being a librarian is connecting my students to resources (digital and print) and just right books for their needs and wants! Are you searching for a book? Try Destiny Discover, our library catalog!
Mark you calendars now: November 16, 2022 is our Give Back Night at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park and MOD Pizza LFP. More details to come! I hope our whole school community can come out to enjoy browsing and buying books and pizza in support of our library.
How can you support our library?
- Encourage your children to read each day! Read aloud with them! Share a family book. Repeat.
- Volunteer– I have lovely returning volunteers from last year, but if you are interested in helping, email me, vallemann@nsd.org. Some jobs can be done at home, and I’ll need help with Give Back Night, Spring Book Fair, and more!
- Purchase a gift to our library from our Wishlist. Please let me know if you do purchase something.
Hope to see you soon @ the library!
-Ms. Ginny Allemann
Technology Update
STS - Amy Smith
School Technology Specialist
asmith@nsd.org
Summer iPads
If you have a school iPad at home, please return it and the charger to school as soon as possible. iPads are kept in the classroom and do not go home.
Tech Reminders:
- Bring your Chromebook to school every day in its case
- No food or drink when using your Chromebook
- Report any damage or malfunctions to your teacher or Mrs. Smith right away
- School technology should only be used for schoolwork
- Any question regarding technology contact Mrs. Smith, asmith@nsd.org
Counselor's Corner
Joan Gonda
jgonda@nsd.org
425.408.4024
Arrowhead Hawks family!!
My name is Ms. Gonda, Arrowhead’s school counselor, and I am excited to be a part of the Hawks team and community! I hope you all had a wonderful and restful summer! I will be available full time, and supporting our hawks scholars for a successful school year.
A little about me, I graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Arts and Seattle University with a Masters in Education. Advocating for student voice, and success is an important goal in my career whether it would be through work in equitable and educational justice, or collaboration with staff and families. I also enjoy outdoor activities, cheering on my favorite sports teams, or coming home to a nice home cooked meal.
I look forward to this school year with our scholars and families, and will be able to provide resources from our community to share in your homes in future newsletters.
Thank you all!
Ms. Gonda
School Counselor
Coaches' Corner
Coach Fernell Miller
fmiller@nsd.org
Coach Scott Barstow
sbarstow@nsd.org
Coach Ginny Allemann
vallemann@nsd.org
Coach Heidi Padilla
hpadilla@nsd.org
Welcome Back to PE HAWKS! - MS. MILLER IS BACK!!!!
YES - I’m baaaaaack! I am back to school, but still recovering from long COVID side effects. My doctors want me to come back slowly in order to avoid a relapse in the future. It was so hard not being able to finish the school year with all of you. Your letters and love really lifted my spirits while I was at home. I LOVE the way Arrowhead staff and students are stepping up to support and care for me as I continue to heal. Thank you SO very much!
Mr Byers returned home to Arizona to be with his family and take another PE job there. We learned so many great activities and had so much FUN with Mr Byers! We wish him all the best, and will miss him very much, especially his great playlist as we came onto campus each morning!
I’m SO excited to welcome our librarian Ms. Ginny, and long term substitute Ms. Padilla, to help me chase you around (I mean) keep up with all our PE classes. They are a great addition to our team this year, and I can not wait to work with them and come up with new Gut-Busters (I mean) GAMES and activities.
Remember to wear your sneakers with the best traction, and clothes that are easy to move in during your two PE days each week. I have missed torturing (I mean) TRAINING your little legs! We have so many new games and skills to learn, and we need to get you in shape for Cross Country this fall! See Cross Country information in Notes from the Office..
Thank you again for all the support you provide that helps us to continue to facilitate such an AWESOME Physical Education and Athletic Programs here at ARROWHEAD! We are looking forward to an OMG-GLORIOUS year together! Please contact us with any questions or concerns that you may have.
GO HAWKS!!!
PTA Corner
Arrowhead Elementary Parent Teacher Association’s mission is to positively impact the lives of all children and families within the Arrowhead community. We strive to support and advocate for our children by partnering with staff, families and the wider community to create a safe, inclusive and healthy learning environment allowing our students to excel personally, academically and socially.
Join us/Renew your PTA membership: Just $15 per person, $25 per family. More info on our website. Or go directly to the MemberPlanet site to join.
Subscribe to Highlights Newsletter: Weekly-ish newsletter with the latest on what’s going on. Easy to subscribe on our website. Now available in other languages! (Just click your language at the bottom of each highlights)
Meetings and Events: September General Meeting is September 22nd in the Arrowhead Library at 7pm. A chairs kickoff event will be held beforehand at 5:30pm. Check our website or highlights for the latest information on upcoming events. Contact us if you have questions.
PTA volunteer opportunities: find lots of opportunities to get involved on our website. Host an individual event with help from others or find a role that fits your interests/strengths. Don’t see something you want to do? Propose it.
Thank You Volunteers!
Kindness Connects Us!!
Community Serve volunteers
Close to 70 tireless volunteers weeded, pruned, cut back blackberries, spread bark, touched up paint, stuffed Open House folders, sorted and moved curriculum, prepped emergency equipment and supplies, dusted cobwebs and helped Arrowhead be ready to welcome students.
Nourished Community Serve volunteers with pizza and water and welcomed Staff back our first week with a kind basket of delicious apples.
PTA
Sunshine Mural
Local artist Monica Fischer and Arrowhead parent Christin Browne teamed up to create our Sunshine Mural on the west side of portable 136 facing the playground.
Community Serve Volunteers Help Us Soar!
Arrowhead Hawks Soar by being Safe, Kind, and Responsible
Arrowhead Elementary
6725 NE Arrowhead Drive
Kenmore, WA 98028
Office: 425.408.4000
Attendance: ahattendance@nsd.org
Website: arrowhead.nsd.org
At Arrowhead, we create resilient and empathetic learners who confidently navigate their world through being innovative, creative, critical thinkers.
October
October 2022
From the Principal
Kristin Bailey
kbailey@nsd.org
Dear Families and Community,
The social / emotional theme for the month of October is empathy. Our focus for September was identity, and that was important because before we can try to connect with and understand others, we need to have a solid understanding of who we are.
Empathy wasn’t a part of my family culture, which was stoic, White, and Protestant. My people were uncomfortable with emotion but quick to help others. My family was action-oriented when it came to kindness. Being too demonstrative or emotional wasn’t a sign of weakness so much as it was a sign of externalizing your private business. Respecting emotional boundaries was my family’s way of respecting someone else’s privacy. When I grew up and moved away from my family, I realized sharing my feelings and being able to hold the feelings of others was something I needed to learn how to do.
We know that empathy is important in creating “safe” schools – schools that are free from bullying – and empathy is often taught as part of an anti-bullying curriculum. I am convinced we need to shift our objective away from eliminating “the bully,” and we need to start owning our own “bullying behavior” as we teach our children to rein in their own bullying behavior.
Bullying is about power. Have you lost your temper with a customer service rep over the phone? Maybe been a little verbally abusive, raised your voice, cussed? That’s bullying behavior. Have you gotten impatient and rude to someone in front of you at the cash register, maybe someone who was elderly, wrangling squirmy children, or simply disorganized and slow? That’s bullying behavior. It’s different than just losing your temper; it’s losing your temper in a situation where things are unequal and where you can lose your temper without fear of repercussions. I’m guilty of it. I think we all are. As we work together to raise these children to be safe, kind, and responsible, I think we can all do better with our ability to be empathetic.
What I have learned in the thirty-five years of living apart from my family of origin and working to not only feel empathy for other humans but use it to change my behavior is that kind, authentic human connection makes this world a better place. It makes my daily life better, even when I’m on the phone with a customer service rep and I am justifiably frustrated. Empathy for the other human being on the phone makes the experience a better one. It has improved my life.
Authentic, accountable human connection is challenged by how big a part social media plays in our lives. The pandemic dealt another blow by denying us the ability to have daily, face-to-face interactions with strangers. As we navigated hardships that ranged from the death of a loved one to a delayed surgical procedure to having to hunt down toilet paper, we got in the habit of rationing our emotional energy. We started monitoring our emotional bandwidth as if it was T.P. in September of 2020.
Emotional connection to other human beings isn’t limited. Don’t ration it. Empathy isn’t taking on another human’s emotional landscape or even, as my ancestors did, pausing your life for a while to put shoulder to the wheel to physically help someone in need. Empathy is spending a brief moment to take in another human, to recognize what they might be feeling and to understand how that impacts them in the moment. It will make you kinder to strangers in other cars, at the end of the customer service line, behind the counter at the pharmacy or in between you and what you need to get done. It will help you refrain from bullying behavior in front of our children, and it will make your day, and our world, better.
I invite you to watch this powerful video. It’s not very long, and it’s meant for those who work in the healthcare field – a field harder hit by the pandemic than any other. Just go through this exercise of witnessing the internal made external, then practice it as you move through your day. I strongly believe it’s our behavior, more than any curriculum or recess consequence, that creates a safe and kind school environment for our children.
Kristin
- Notes from the Office
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- From the Library
- Technology Update
- Counselor's Corner
- Coaches' Corner
- PTA Corner
- Thank You Volunteers!
- District News
Notes from the Office
Kelly Vedaa
kvedaa@nsd.org
Arrival and Dismissal 2022-2023
8:45 a.m. Students may arrive on campus
8:57 a.m. Welcome Bell
9:00 a.m. School Begins*
3:35 p.m. Dismissal
2:00 p.m. Wednesday Early Release
*Students arriving after 9:00 a.m. must check in at the office and get a pass before going to class.
Attendance
Late Arrival / Excused Absence
If your child will arrive late or be absent from school:
Please call our 24-hour Attendance line 425.408.4010 or email ahattendance@nsd.org and your student’s teacher by 9:00 a.m.
Prearranged / Extended Absence
In the event that your child will miss more than 2 school days in a row for a reason other than a health or medical issue, please complete and return a printed copy of the Absence Request Form to the office or email a copy of the completed form to ahattendance@nsd.org.
Change in After School Plans
If your child is going to change from their normal method of getting home or has some other alternate plan, please complete and return a printed copy of the Change in After School Plan Form or send a note with your student.
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found Rack is located outside the Library. Please clearly label all of your child's belongings so they can be returned to them when lost.
2022-2023 NSD School Calendar
Volunteers
We love our volunteers! All volunteers in Northshore are required to complete an online volunteer application and submit proof of Covid vaccination before being able to volunteer in classrooms or on field trips. Volunteers are expected to renew your application annually and will receive an email alert one month before your application expires. If you completed a Level 2 background check in the past, (required for field trip chaperones) you will only need to complete a Level 1 check to renew your volunteer status. Please reach out to the office if you are unsure of your volunteer status 425.408.4000. All field trip chaperones and drivers must be Level 2 status.
Waivers
We are accepting Waivers for the 2022-2023 School Year!
Did you know families outside of our boundary can choose Arrowhead with a waiver? We have space at our school to accommodate additional students in 2022-23 and beyond. Families looking for a smaller, more-inclusive elementary school, or who may be looking for a school with an innovative project-based learning curriculum would make a great addition to our community!
Interested families can reach out to Principal Bailey with any questions and/or you can direct people to the Waiver information page on the district website.
Let’s keep our community strong!
District Required Forms due 10/14
All parents/guardians are required annually to acknowledge 6 required forms for their student(s) in ParentVue. Each form is available in English as well as the top 10 languages in the district.
Update Emergency Phone Numbers and Contacts
You are now able to update your information and emergency contact information through ParentVUE. We ask that you have the most up to date information in our system in case we need to get a hold of you in an emergency.
If you need help logging into ParentVue, please contact the Office at 425.408.4000.
Permission to Release Student Directory Information due 10/15
Annually, the District provides an opportunity for families to opt out of releasing their student’s directory information. Families can choose to complete the form entirely online, print the form or complete it via a fillable PDF and email a copy back to their school’s office, or request a paper copy to complete. Forms must be submitted by Oct. 15. Forms will be accepted after the deadline, but the District cannot be responsible for the release of Directory Information if the Permission to Withhold Student Directory Information form is received after the Oct. 15 deadline of the current school year.
Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, 11/2
Students that missed our original picture day or those wishing to retake photos may get their photo taken on Nov. 2, 2022. Please note, Dorian Studio will collect the original printed photo package at the retake session. See their webpage for more information: dorianstudio.com/support or to place your order.
Here are some helpful tips to make picture day great!
- Schedule haircuts 7-10 days prior to picture day!
- Wear simple clothing. Solid shirts or small patterns, along with sleeves, photograph best. A simple collared shirt is a timeless classic.
- Avoid logos and text on clothing. Graphics or wording may not photograph completely and can become partially cropped out of your picture.
HiCap Update
The Accelerated Models and Programs Department is beginning our 2022-23 eligibility process for highly capable designations to begin in the 2023-24 school year.
All students in grades K, 1, and 5 will take the NNAT3 screener in their classroom with their teacher. Grades 1 and 5 will complete the NNAT3 by October 15 and Kindergarten students will have until winter break. Students new to Northshore will also take the screener sometime after October 17.
Students in grades 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 will have the option to take the screener if they are referred for highly capable services. If you are interested in referring a student, please click this link:
https://www.nsd.org/schools/programs-services/highly-capable-services/eligibility/referral
For additional information about our eligibility process, please visit the highly capable services page on the nsd.org website.
Thank you,
Accelerated Models and Programs Department
Champions Before and After School Care
Give your child a creative space to discover what they love, be original, and build friendships! We currently have space before or after school for children in grades K - 5 at Arrowhead.
We partner with schools to complement the learning they offer with our own robust curriculum for elementary schoolers. Our programs take extra special care of hearts and minds, and give kids a safe space to do what they do best – be kids!
Ready to Join? Go to discoverchampions.com, or email Becky Lyons, site Director at Rebekah.Lyons@kindercare.com with any questions.
From the Health Room
Nurse Anne Janssen
ajanssen@nsd.org
425.408.4006
Please be sure your contact numbers are up to date, and that you have at least one or more emergency contacts that can be reached during the school day to pick up your child if you are unable. Students must be picked up within an hour. We cannot look after ill or injured students at school for longer periods.
Students with one or more potential COVID symptoms (fever, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, sore throat, congestion, or runny nose) are required to stay home and test for COVID-19. Home antigen tests are recommended. We have some in the office if you need one.
Note: We only need a report if your student’s covid test is positive. If it’s negative, no report is required, just send your student back to school when they are well and their symptoms are improved per our normal guidelines for returning from illness. (ie. no fever, vomiting, diarrhea etc. for 24 hours without the use of medications).
All students with one or more ill symptom at school (including mild headache, runny nose or cough), are required to wait for pick-up in our isolation room. Please be sure you have at least one emergency contact who can pick up your student if you are unable to.
Clothing Resources
If you need clothing assistance for your students, please visit the following links for more information and shopping hours:
Threads & Treads: For all NSD families - Canyon Park Middle School - Wednesdays 3-6pm and the 1st Saturday every month 9:00-12:00pm. Threads & Treads
Clothes for Kids: For all NSD families and Snohomish County residents. Clothes for Kids
Please see the Department of Health’s COVID Symptom and Exposure Flowchart for Schools at the following link for more information about steps to follow for symptoms or exposures: https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/820-229-SymptomExposureFlowchartK12SchoolsChil dCare.pdf
If you do not have COVID tests at home, please contact me at 425.408.4006 or ajanssen@nsd.org to arrange to pick-up a test kit at school.
Donations Needed: The health room could use a donation of flushable wipes. If you have a package you can spare, it is greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
From the Library
Librarian Ginny Allemann
vallemann@nsd.org
Our library is open each morning at 8:35! Stop by and start the day with reading and exploring the library! Check out our Library Website here! You’ll find many reading and research resources and an occasional update from me! Are you searching for a book? Try Destiny Discover, our library catalog! Did you know I have an Instagram account for our library? @arrowheadhawksread. I post about once a week or so.
Mark you calendars now: November 16, 2022 is our Give Back Night at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park and MOD Pizza LFP. Our library will receive a percentage of every purchase! I hope our whole school community can come out to enjoy browsing and buying books and pizza in support of our library.
Through October 15, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. See our Featured Titles in Destiny Discover for ideas for reading.
Other ways to support reading and our library?
- Encourage your children to read each day! Read aloud with them! Share a family book. Repeat.
- Purchase a gift to our library from our Wishlist. Please let me know if you do purchase something.
- I could use a few more volunteers in the library. Let me know if you're interested.
Hope to see you soon @ the library!
-Ms. Ginny Allemann
Technology Update
STS - Amy Smith
School Technology Specialist
asmith@nsd.org
Summer iPads
If you have a school iPad at home, please return it and the charger to school as soon as possible. iPads are kept in the classroom and do not go home.
Tech Reminders:
- Bring your Chromebook to school every day in its case
- No food or drink when using your Chromebook
- Report any damage or malfunctions to your teacher or Mrs. Smith right away
- School technology should only be used for schoolwork
- Any question regarding technology contact Mrs. Smith, asmith@nsd.org
Counselor's Corner
Joan Gonda
jgonda@nsd.org
425.408.4024
Hello Arrowhead Families and community!
Congratulations! We are a little more than a month into our 2022-2023 school year, and I have been excited to have met many of you so far! As we continue into this year, our students and each of us as well, are creating new goals and setting healthy expectations. We are also adjusting to changes such as our early morning construction traffic, setting enough time for homework, and extracurricular activities. Because of many of these factors, we have seen and experienced anxiety that can affect our day, especially in our students as well. I see you all, and I try myself, doing what we can to prepare for these daily changes, challenges, and obstacles.
So what are ways we help our students and ourselves when we experience anxiety? Below is an article from UNC Health of North Carolina sharing the newness and anxiety in coming back to school, and some tips for everyone to utilize at home. Back to School Anxiety tips for Kids and Parents
Going back to school after summer break can be an exciting time, but it can also cause worry and anxiety in students and parents, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Don’t forget to take the time to give ourselves some grace in our day, take on the challenges and persevere.
If you have any questions, concerns or further information, please feel free to contact me via email or phone.
Ms. Gonda
School Counselor
Coaches' Corner
Coach Ginny Allemann
vallemann@nsd.org
Coach Heidi Padilla
hpadilla@nsd.org
Cross Country is off and running! Over 40 students from 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade are having fun, working on technique, and learning sportsmanship. It’s not too late to join the team!
Last week at our first meet at Moorlands, all our students showed excellent sportsmanship and gave it their all!
Everyone can be proud of their race and the effort they put into it!
We can't wait for our home Meet at Arrowhead on October 11!
Remember to wear your sneakers with the best traction, and clothes that are easy to move in during your two PE days every week. We have so many new games and skills to learn, and we need to keep you in shape for Cross Country this fall!
GO HAWKS!!!
PTA Corner
Arrowhead Elementary Parent Teacher Association’s mission is to positively impact the lives of all children and families within the Arrowhead community. We strive to support and advocate for our children by partnering with staff, families and the wider community to create a safe, inclusive and healthy learning environment allowing our students to excel personally, academically and socially.
Join us/Renew your PTA membership: We are up to 95 members, which is great! But we are still shy of our membership goals this year. If you haven’t joined/renewed yet, please take a minute to do so.Just $15 per person, $25 per family. More info on our website. Or go directly to the MemberPlanet site to join. If the fees are a financial hardship for your, we have membership scholarships available. Email membership@ptaarrowhead.org to apply.
Subscribe to Highlights Newsletter: Weekly-ish newsletter with the latest on what’s going on. Easy to subscribe on our website. Now available in other languages! (Just click your language at the bottom of each highlights)
PTA volunteer opportunities: find lots of opportunities to get involved on our website. Host an individual event with help from others or find a role that fits your interests/strengths. Don’t see something you want to do? Propose it.
OCTOBER PTA EVENTS
Parents N’ Pastries was a huge success on October 4! This before school family event celebrates Parents and Pastries, Staff and Sweets! DONUT miss out on our next special treat!
October 11: Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza Party: 6:15 pm in the Arrowhead gym. There is also a Cross Country meet at Arrowhead this evening, which could be great timing so you don’t have to worry about dinner! On the other hand, parking may be tricky so plan accordingly.
October 18th: October General Mtg and Fall Social: will be held at The Hangar Kenmore. Check our website or highlights for the latest information on upcoming events. Contact us if you have questions.
October 17-28: Fall Fundraiser: Our fall fundraiser is right around the corner! This is our annual giving campaign to fund Arrowhead PTA programs and events. Donation page is live if you want to get a jump on it. More info to come.
Fall Enrichment Activities
We are excited to return to on-campus enrichment activities for fall, including Creart Studioz: Draw and Paint like the Master Artists, which started September 29th.
Sign up now! Lots more info on our website including registration process (via 6 crickets). Registration will remain open through November 3.
Keep an eye out for after school activities by following our 6Crickets page! http://tinyurl.com/AHPTA6crickets
Email vp@ptaarrowhead.org if you have any questions!
Are you Volunteer-Ready?
Volunteering on campus with one of our great volunteer programs such as the Art & Clay Docent programs and Watch D.O.G.S., requires a fresh Volunteer Application for the 2022-23 school year and vaccination verification.
For more information and to start or renew your application process, visit the Northshore School District website. Become a Volunteer
Thank you!
Thank You Volunteers!
Kindness Connects Us!!
Picture Day Volunteers
A huge thank you to our incredible Picture Day volunteers for their time and kindness with every student and helping us stay on schedule all day.
Health Screening Day Volunteers
We are grateful to our amazing Health Screening Day volunteers whose patience and attention to detail is so appreciated on this day.
Library Volunteers
Our amazing Library volunteers keep the Library humming. Checking books in and out and helping students find their just right book.
Watch D.O.G.S.
A huge shout out to our first 3 Watch D.O.G. Dads who spent a whole day with us, from helping with Arrival, lunch buyers, recess, math problems, and PE support.
Art & Clay Docents
We are thrilled to have Art Docents back in our classrooms teaching our students the principles of art and encouraging their creativity with wonderful projects!
Field Trip Chaperones
Field Trips would not be possible without the time and patience of our wonderful field trip chaperones.
We are so grateful to PTA and this amazing community for their support!
District News
Listen and Learn with Interim Superintendent Tolley for Families Receiving Special Ed. Services Oct. 12, 2022 via Zoom
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Topic: October 12, 2022 - Listen and Learn with Interim Superintendent Tolley for Families Receiving Special Ed. Services
Time: Oct 12, 2022 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nsd.zoom.us/j/85119066326
Meeting ID: 851 1906 6326
Find your local number: https://nsd.zoom.us/u/kdsYuGiaBd
Arrowhead Hawks Soar by being Safe, Kind, and Responsible
Arrowhead Elementary
6725 NE Arrowhead Drive
Kenmore, WA 98028
Office: 425.408.4000
Attendance: ahattendance@nsd.org
Website: arrowhead.nsd.org
At Arrowhead, we create resilient and empathetic learners who confidently navigate their world through being innovative, creative, critical thinkers.
November
November 2022
From the Principal
Kristin Bailey
kbailey@nsd.org
Dear Families and Community,
November is recognized as Native American Month. I’m frequently reminded that until accurate and complete historical information is the norm, we need to be intentional about focusing on people, histories and issues that have been marginalized. As well, since Thanksgiving is celebrated in November, we continue to grapple with how to correct the history and keep the celebration. Eating together and practicing gratitude are positive human experiences across cultures, but the traditional stories around the first Thanksgiving are not accurate. We deserve to know the truth.
For example, we just received a wonderful little booklet from the Bothell Historical Society that highlights the history of Bothell---starting with the first white settler. I wish the history started earlier with the tribes who were here, who traveled along the river from what is now Issaquah to what is now Kenmore. Our new reading curriculum includes units on homesteaders, Oregon Trail migrants and even the Grand Canyon, but all of them start the story with white contact with the land. The whole history of things is worth knowing.
The little boy to the far right in this photo is my great-grandfather. Thornton, New Mexico no longer exists, and neither do my great-grandfather's home or his uncle’s store. The Anglo town has disappeared along with the Anglo name, and this land is now the Santo Domingo Pueblo outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico, inhabited by the Kewa Nation.
I don’t know how my ancestors treated their Kewa neighbors, but it probably wasn’t as equals. That’s unfortunate, because if my great-grandfather had spent more time playing with the Kewa children in this photo he probably would have had a better sense of humor. It’s time for public education to incorporate the history and existence of the tribal people in our region. We can learn a lot from this history. Native history is really an example of community, survival, resilience, and invention. As a species, a nation, and a society we need to be better at all four of those things. Do a quick internet search and you will find valuable, interesting (and accurate!) information about our neighbors and predecessors, the Coast Salish, and the environmental, social and political history of our region.
Watch this for some historical (1920s) footage of the daily life of Coast Salish people. This video is a great overview of Native Peoples of the Pacific Northwest that starts in the ice age and has some lovely photographs and information. This video is longer, includes some recent political events, and is a good one for adults.
At Arrowhead we’re hoping to change the trajectory of how history has been taught. We want Arrowhead students to learn a complete, accurate history of our region and nation. This week our first graders visited the Hibulb Cultural Center, where they learned about the culture, history and beliefs of the Tulalip Tribal people. Did you know the Tulalip Tribes are made up of the Skykomish, Snoqualmie, Snohomish and many other tribes and groups who signed the Treaty of Point Elliot? Because tribes were not conquered in war but entered into peace treaties where they traded land for certain rights, tribal history isn’t about conqueror and conquered – it's about strategy and survival. Stories and examples of community, resilience and problem solving such as the Coast Salish provide are invaluable as our children learn to take care of each other and our planet.
In gratitude,
Kristin
- Notes from the Office
- Team Miller
- From the Health Room
- From the Library
- Technology Update
- Counselor's Corner
- Coaches' Corner
- PTA Corner
- Thank You Volunteers
- District News
Notes from the Office
Paola Joya
pjoya@nsd.org
Kelly Vedaa
kvedaa@nsd.org
Arrival and Dismissal 2022-2023
8:45 a.m. Students may arrive on campus
8:57 a.m. Welcome Bell
9:00 a.m. School Begins*
3:35 p.m. Dismissal
2:00 p.m. Wednesday Early Release
*Students arriving after 9:00 a.m. must check in at the office and get a pass before going to class.
Attendance
Late Arrival / Excused Absence
If your child will arrive late or be absent from school: Please call our 24-hour Attendance line 425.408.4010 or email ahattendance@nsd.org and your student’s teacher by 9:00 a.m.
Prearranged / Extended Absence
In the event that your child will miss more than 2 school days in a row for a reason other than a health or medical issue, please complete and return a printed copy of the Absence Request Form to the office or email a copy of the completed form to ahattendance@nsd.org.
Change in After School Plans
If your child is going to change from their normal method of getting home or has some other alternate plan, please complete and return a printed copy of the Change in After School Plan Form or send a note with your student.
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found Rack is located outside the Library. Please clearly label all of your child's belongings so they can be returned to them when lost.
2022-2023 NSD School Calendar
Volunteers
We love our volunteers! All volunteers in Northshore are required to complete an online volunteer application before being able to volunteer in classrooms or on field trips. Volunteers are expected to renew your application annually and will receive an email alert one month before your application expires. If you completed a Level 2 background check in the past, (required for field trip chaperones) you will only need to complete a Level 1 check to renew your volunteer status. Please reach out to the office if you are unsure of your volunteer status, 425.408.4000. All field trip chaperones and drivers must be Level 2 status.
We are accepting Waivers for the 2022-2023 School Year!
Did you know families outside of our boundary can choose Arrowhead with a waiver? We have space at our school to accommodate additional students in 2022-23 and beyond. Families looking for a smaller, more-inclusive elementary school, or who may be looking for a school with an innovative project-based learning curriculum would make a great addition to our community!
Interested families can reach out to Principal Bailey with any questions and/or you can direct people to the Waiver information page on the district website.
Let’s keep our community strong!
Update Emergency Phone Numbers and Contacts
You are now able to update your information and emergency contact information through ParentVUE. We ask that you have the most up to date information in our system in case we need to get a hold of you in an emergency. If you need help logging into ParentVue, please contact the Office at 425.408.4000.
Spirit Wear is Back! Orders end November 12
Show your spirit every day in Arrowhead Spirit Wear! Store closes November 12, 11:59 p.m. All sales are final and cannot be returned. Orders will be delivered to school before Winter Break.
Veterans Day Assembly
Please join us November 10 at 2:30 p.m. in the Gym to honor our Veterans.
HiCap Update
The Accelerated Models and Programs Department is continuing our 2022-23 eligibility process for highly capable designations to begin in the 2023-24 school year.
Families of students in grades K, 1, and 5 have been invited to take the IOWA Assessments.
Refer a student and Give Permission to Participate
We plan to offer the dates in elementary schools November 29-December 17.
For additional information about our eligibility process, please visit the highly capable services page on the nsd.org website.
Thank you,
Accelerated Models and Programs Department
Champions Before and After School Care
Give your child a creative space to discover what they love, be original, and build friendships! We currently have space before or after school for children in grades K - 5 at Arrowhead.
We partner with schools to complement the learning they offer with our own robust curriculum for elementary schoolers. In October we are exploring Hispanic Heritage and celebrating Indigenous People's Day. Our programs take extra special care of hearts and minds, and give kids a safe space to do what they do best – be kids!
Ready to Join? Go to discoverchampions.com, or email Becky Lyons, site Director at Rebekah.Lyons@kindercare.com with any questions.
Team Miller
Cameron Miller
cmiller3@nsd.org
Katie Miller
kmiller@nsd.org
Last month our Hawks got to experience some super fun new things at their outside recess time. Our primary students enjoyed an outdoor scavenger hunt at the beginning of the month. Students got to search high and low for different things found in nature. This was done at the beginning of the month when it was still very hot, and they all struggled to find water anywhere! (Ekkk!!)
These lucky kiddos also now have a nature trail that has been created in the green space at our school and get to explore this fantastic nature area together!
During the Mariner playoff game, the students at intermediate recess got to experience history when they all got to listen to and cheer on their team together.
Our Hawks have been creating their own safe spaces for others to play, share and be themselves.
They are very resourceful, using their kindness and awareness to resolve conflicts in their own creative ways! It truly has been amazing to see as they grow!
Fall is here, so bring out the rain boots and coats for muddy recess!
From the Health Room
Nurse Anne Janssen
ajanssen@nsd.org
425.408.4006
Is it a Cold? or COVID?... It doesn't matter! Please stay home!
Cold and allergy symptoms can be indistinguishable from COVID like symptoms. Please continue to keep your student home when they are ill with any symptoms.
COVID testing with a negative result is required before returning to school for all students, staff and volunteers having any symptom(s).
If your student suffers from chronic seasonal allergies or asthma, etc. a note from your provider must be on file in the health room that confirms this condition in order for them not to be sent home when mild symptoms occur.
Clothing Resources
If you need clothing assistance for your students, please visit the following links for more information and shopping hours:
Threads & Treads:
For all NSD families - Canyon Park Middle School - Wednesdays 3-6pm and the 1st Saturday every month 9:00-12:00pm. Threads & Treads
Clothes for Kids:
For all NSD families and Snohomish County residents. Clothes for Kids
Holiday Meal Support:
Free Group Swim Lessons to Kenmore residents in need.
If you do not have COVID tests at home, please contact me at 425.408.4006 or ajanssen@nsd.org to arrange to pick-up a test kit at school.
Thank you!
From the Library
Librarian Ginny Allemann
vallemann@nsd.org
It’s almost here!!! Give Back Day/Night is November 16, 2022 at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park and MOD Pizza LFP. It’s actually Give Back ALL DAY! Purchases at both Third Place Books and MOD Pizza throughout the day COUNT toward our totals to support our LIBRARY.
Our library will receive 20% of every purchase! You can purchase books and any gift or other items at Third Place – it all counts toward our school library! Make an evening of it and come have pizza at MOD and spend time browsing a real live independent book store! And it’s a great time to do some holiday shopping!
In addition, you can order online from MOD Pizza LFP using our code MODF7683. Online book orders count too… just click the box and type the word “Arrowhead” in the box.
Ms. Ginny and friends will be running a simple craft activity for younger students in the LFP Commons from 5 to 6 pm.
Don’t miss this super fun event! An opportunity to love literature at a favorite local business. Let your friends and family know too, and share the news on social media to get more funds for our library.
Our library is open each morning at 8:35! Stop by and start the day with reading and exploring the library! Check out our Library Website here! You’ll find many reading and research resources and an occasional update from me! Are you searching for a book? Try Destiny Discover, our library catalog! Did you know I have an Instagram account for our library? @arrowheadhawksread. I post about once a week or so.
Other Ways to support reading and our library?
- Encourage your children to read each day! Read aloud with them! Share a family book. Repeat.
- Purchase a gift to our library from our Wishlist. Please let me know if you do purchase something.
Hope to see you soon @ the library!
Technology Update
STS - Amy Smith
School Technology Specialist
asmith@nsd.org
How to Clean my Chromebook
- Shut down the device and unplug all external power sources and cables.
- Use microfiber cloths with an ammonia-free cleaner such as Windex Multi-Surface Vinegar.
- Spray the cleaner on the cloth and use the lightly dampened cloth to clean the surface.
- Ensure surfaces have completely air-dried before powering on the device or closing and storing it.
How to Disinfect my Chromebook
- Shut down the device and unplug all external power sources and cables.
- Use only 70-75% alcohol wipes to gently and carefully wipe the entire surface of the device. This includes the display/screen, keyboard, trackpad/mouse, and exterior surface of the item.
- Ensure surfaces have completely air-dried before powering on the device or closing and storing it.
DO NOT use aerosol sprays, bleach, peroxide-based, ammonia-based, or abrasive cleaners. Avoid excessive wiping or submerging the item in cleanser to avoid damage. Never spray cleaners/liquids directly onto computer keyboards or screens.
Counselor's Corner
Joan Gonda
jgonda@nsd.org
425.408.4024
4th and 5th Grade Lunch Bunch has begun. Please reach out to me if you have any questions about your student or I can provide resources for your family.
Ms. Gonda, School Counselor
Coaches' Corner
Coach Ginny Allemann
vallemann@nsd.org
Coach Heidi Padilla
hpadilla@nsd.org
What a great season!
We had a little smoke, a little rain, and a LOT of great effort by our Arrowhead Hawks! Coach Barstow and I congratulate all our runners for sticking with it and putting forth the effort.
Here's a summary of our individual runners who had a top 10 finish and the overall placement in each category as a team.
- 3rd, 4th, and 5th boys all finished 4th as a team
- 5th boys, James B. and Jace went 1st and 2nd all season including districts
Season's End Celebration:
is November 8 at lunch recess in the gym. (Certificates and a treat)
T-shirts-
Please wash and fold the Arrowhead t-shirt and return it to Ms. Ginny in the library or to Coach Barstow in room 132. Runners can also bring them to the celebration if that is easier.
Thanks for all your support and a special thanks to those who were able to volunteer at our home meet! See you next season!
Coach Ginny & Coach Barstow
PTA Corner
Arrowhead Elementary Parent Teacher Associations mission is to positively impact the lives of all children and families within the Arrowhead community. We strive to support and advocate for our children by partnering with staff, families and the wider community to create a safe, inclusive and healthy learning environment allowing our students to excel personally, academically and socially.
Join us/Renew your PTA membership:
If you haven’t joined/renewed yet, please take a minute to do so. Just $15 per person, $25 per family. More info on our website. Or go directly to the MemberPlanet site to Join. If the fees are a financial hardship for your, we have membership scholarships available. Email membership@ptaarrowhead.org to apply.
Subscribe to Highlights Newsletter:
Weekly-ish newsletter with the latest on what’s going on. Easy to subscribe on our website. Now available in other languages! (Just click your language at the bottom of each highlights)
PTA volunteer opportunities:
lots of opportunities to get involved listed on our website. Host an individual event with help from others or find a role that fits your interests/strengths. Don’t see something you want to do? Propose it!
Fantastic Fundraiser
A HUGE thank you to our wonderful community for all of your donations to our fall fundraiser! With an extra push, our fall giving campaign reached its goal! Hooray!
You helped fund: Art, Science, Enrichment experiences, teacher and staff support, student & family support, and all of our community building activities! You are all THE BEST!
NOVEMBER PTA EVENTS
November 15th: November General Mtg via Zoom:
Our November meeting will be on Zoom. Join us from the comfort of your couch to get updates about what's new at school and with PTA programs.
November General Membership Meeting
Time: Nov 15, 2022 07:00 PM Pacific
Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87991907601?pwd=RjdqRkJuczYwa3ppYmN0Wm90M3ZvQT09
Meeting ID: 879 9190 7601
Passcode: GoHawks22!
Check our website for highlights for the latest information on upcoming events. Contact us if you have questions.
Volunteer Programs
Art Docent, Clay Docent and Watch D.O.G.S. programs are up and running, with parent volunteers leading art appreciation and projects and helping around the school. A huge thank you to all of our fantastic volunteers!
Before you come to school for your volunteer day(s) please make sure you are “Volunteer-Ready. ” You will need a fresh Volunteer Application for the 2022-23 school year. For more information and to start your application process, visit the Northshore School District website: https://www.nsd.org/get-involved/volunteer/become-a-volunteer
Thank you!
Thank You Volunteers
Thank you Volunteers!
Kindness Connects Us
Picture Retake Day Volunteers
A huge thank you to our incredible Picture Day volunteers for their time and kindness with every student and helping us stay on schedule and get done so quickly.
PTA
WE are blessed to have PTA and this community for our partners. Fall Fundraising goals were met which helps fund Art, Science, Field Trips, grade level enrichment, and staff wish lists.
Library Volunteers
Our amazing Library volunteers keep the Library humming. Checking books in and out and helping students find their just right book.
Watch D.O.G.S.
A huge shout out to our amazing Watch D.O.G. Dads who spend most of their Thursday with us, helping lunch buyers, supervising/playing at recess, and PE support.
Art & Clay Docents
We are thrilled to have Art Docents back in our classrooms teaching our students the principles of art and encouraging their creativity with wonderful projects!
Field Trip Chaperones
Field Trips would not be possible without the time and patience of our wonderful field trip chaperones.
We are so grateful to PTA and this amazing community for their support!
District News
Closures and Delays
If no schedule changes are posted, schools and buses are operating on normal schedules.
Emergencies such as inclement weather, power outages and hazardous road conditions can alter school schedules and affect bus transportation. The decision to close or delay schools is made by the superintendent as early as possible, usually around 5:30 a.m. Early dismissals will occur only if a delay in dismissal significantly increases hazards.
Arrowhead Hawks Soar by being Safe, Kind, and Responsible
Arrowhead Elementary
6725 NE Arrowhead Drive
Kenmore, WA 98028
Office: 425.408.4000
Attendance: ahattendance@nsd.org
Website: arrowhead.nsd.org
At Arrowhead, we create resilient and empathetic learners who confidently navigate their world through being innovative, creative, critical thinkers.
December
December 2022
From the Principal
Kristin Bailey
kbailey@nsd.org
Dear Families and Community,
Last week was our first snow day of the year. Thursday we arrived to a campus covered in snow and ice, the playground lined in sledding tracks and the field an "Ice Henge" of snowmen and their parts.
The morning required all shoulders to the wheel. Staff broke up ice, spread deicer, shoveled pathways, or opened their rooms up for children so we had time to make the playground safe. We didn’t deice the hill, though, and students quickly learned what penguins already know – one’s belly, if slippery, is an excellent sled.
Student
Penguin
All these things remind me of what we are – a community of people who support each other and experience joy in this place – this little jewel box nestled in the woods on a hill.
Communities celebrate together, too. Our monthly theme for December is celebrations across cultures. Students explore, “What do celebrations around the world have in common? What do you celebrate?” When I started teaching, education was in an era of demanding holidays stay at home. It was a well-intentioned idea. Because holidays like Easter and Christmas are so widely celebrated – particularly in our media and stores – schools tried to silence celebrations so no one culture smothered the rest. It was a good try, but we can do better.
What we want to do at Arrowhead is celebrate it all. We want to welcome each child’s special celebration into our learning space so we can pull the whole world around us and learn about each other. Students teach each other about Christmas, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Hanukkah, Chinese New Year, and other holidays central to a family’s year.
We each have a culture. We each have traditions and values we’ve learned from our parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. The line and the learning stretch back through time. Why would we ever want to ask students to leave that at home?
Let this be a month of seeing an icy hill and recognizing an opportunity to slide on our tummy, working up a sweat shoveling ice next to a beloved colleague and, above all, celebrating. Life is glorious and we are blessed. Let’s welcome all the good things.
Kristin
- Notes from the Office
- School Happenings
- Team Miller
- From the Health Room
- From the Library
- Technology Update
- Counselor's Corner
- JEDI Team
- Coaches Corner
- PTA Corner
- Thank you Volunteers
- District News
Notes from the Office
Paola Joya pjoya@nsd.org
Kelly Vedaa kvedaa@nsd.org
Arrival and Dismissal 2022-2023
8:45 a.m. Students may arrive on campus
8:57 a.m. Welcome Bell
9:00 a.m. School Begins*
3:35 p.m. Dismissal
2:00 p.m. Wednesday Early Release
*Students arriving after 9:00 a.m. must check in at the office and get a pass before going to class.
Attendance
Late Arrival / Excused Absence
If your child will arrive late or be absent from school:
Please call our 24-hour Attendance line 425.408.4010 or email ahattendance@nsd.org and your student’s teacher by 9:00 a.m.
Prearranged / Extended Absence
In the event that your child will miss more than 2 school days in a row for a reason other than a health or medical issue, please complete and return a printed copy of the Absence Request Form to the office or email a copy of the completed form to ahattendance@nsd.org.
Change in After School Plans
If your child is going to change from their normal method of getting home or has some other alternate plan, please complete and return a printed copy of the Change in After School Plan Form or send a note with your student.
Lost and Found
Please check for your student’s items when on campus
Our Lost and Found Rack is located outside the Library. Please clearly label all of your child's belongings so they can be returned to them when lost.
2022-2023 NSD School Calendar
Volunteers
We love our volunteers! All volunteers in Northshore are required to complete an online volunteer application before being able to volunteer in classrooms or on field trips. Volunteers are expected to renew your application annually and will receive an email alert one month before your application expires. If you completed a Level 2 background check in the past, (required for field trip chaperones) you will only need to complete a Level 1 check to renew your volunteer status. Please reach out to the office if you are unsure of your volunteer status, 425.408.4000. All field trip chaperones and drivers must be Level 2 status.
We are accepting Waivers for the 2022-2023 School Year!
Did you know families outside of our boundary can choose Arrowhead with a waiver? We have space at our school to accommodate additional students in 2022-23 and beyond. Families looking for a smaller, more-inclusive elementary school, or who may be looking for a school with an innovative project-based learning curriculum would make a great addition to our community!
Interested families can reach out to Principal Bailey with any questions and/or you can direct people to the Waiver information page on the district website.
Let’s keep our community strong!
Update Emergency Phone Numbers and Contacts
Parents are able to update their information and emergency contact information through ParentVUE. We ask that you have the most up to date information in our system in case we need to get a hold of you in an emergency.
If you need help logging into ParentVue, please contact the Office at 425.408.4000.
Ready Start Early Childhood Tuition Program
The Ready Start program is a blended multi-age, inclusive model, serving students, ages 3 – 5 and is currently enrolling at both locations (Sorenson and Woodmoor Elementary) for the 22/23 school year.
Classrooms are taught and supported by a general education teacher, a special education teacher, and a paraprofessional. Inclusive classrooms create a dynamic learning environment for all students.
Classrooms utilize The Creative Curriculum & Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment Tool. The staff is committed to fostering student learning and cultivating friendships while creating a sense of community for our students.
Utilizing developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to support a whole child approach to learning an inclusive environment, fosters high levels of student learning and social and emotional growth for all students.
The application can be found on the Northshore School District Ready Start Tuition Program or call Sorenson Early Childhood Center 425.408.5570.
Champions Before and After School Care
Did you know that Champions hosts an all day Camp during school break? You do not have to attend before and after care on campus in order to participate in break time programs.
Winter Champ Camp Theme | Inspiring Change
Students will travel through time; exploring past challenges to apply strategies to future plans, discover personal passions that inspire change and influence their future, and develop empathy and social awareness to build a healthier and kinder world.... all while having fun in the company of their school aged friends!
Dates | Monday, December 19 - Thursday, December 22
Hours | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Locations | Canyon Creek & Arrowhead* Elementary
*Location availability may shift to Canyon Creek only, pending enrollment numbers for Arrowhead
Ready to Join? Go to discoverchampions.com, or email Becky Lyons, Arrowhead Site Director at Rebekah.Lyons@kindercare.com with any questions.
School Happenings
Yearbooks on Sale Now through December 16
Yearbooks are on sale December 6 through December 16. Order yours today to guarantee your student receives one in June.
$14 exact cash or check payable to NSD. Online payments include a small service charge.
Yearbook Cover Contest
Hey 5th Graders!
We need your help to design our 2022-2023 yearbook covers! Draw/color our Arrowhead Hawk in action.
The sky's the limit with this drawing contest. Turn in your entry to your teacher by Monday, December 12th. We will select two winners. Our judges will be looking for creativity, attention to detail, and Arrowhead spirit!
Most important of all - have fun!
Winter 5th Grade Music Performance December 8
Attention 5th grade Parents and families,
Please join our 5th grade Band, Strings, and Experience Music Project students for an informal concert at 11:15 a.m. in the Gym on Thursday, December 8.
Inglemoor Cheer Hosts Parents Night Out December 8
IHS Cheer is hosting a Parents Night Out Thursday, December 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $20. Open to all elementary age students. Please email Jennifer Ross for more information or to register. jross2@nsd.org
Team Miller
Cameron Miller cmiller3@nsd.org
Katie Miller kmiller@nsd.org
425.408.4016
Our Hawks have been spreading kindness like wildfire! The students were so excited about our new Nature Trail and keeping it nice and neat, that we started our very own Arrowhead Green Team!
Once a week during recess, students can volunteer to help clean up our campus, create the new nature trail and help make Arrowhead a cleaner and safer campus for all.
Students have been lining up to volunteer and show up for our school. They are true visionary leaders in their own way that care about others and the environment.
Our 4th and 5th grade Conflict Managers come out to primary lunch recess to help our younger students learn how to play, share games, and resolve conflicts that arise on the playground.
Their presence has allowed students that may have not played with others, step a little out of their comfort zone and try something new. We are very grateful to have students that are positive role models in our school!
Winter is here, so remember your boots, jackets, hats, and gloves!
From the Health Room
Nurse Ann Janssen
ajanssen@nsd.org
425.408.4006
Illness Reminder:
Please note: a negative covid test is still required for all students returning to school after an absence related to illness. Please test your student within 24 hours of returning to school. Home test kits are available in the office if you need them.
Borrowed clothes:
If your student borrowed clothes or shoes from the Health Room, we appreciate having these returned so they are available for others to borrow when needed.
We are in very short supply of girls leggings, sizes 8 & 10, and boys athletic type pants sizes in all sizes, 4-10. If you have gently used pants your students are no longer wearing, we welcome donations to the health room. We do not need tops, just bottoms. Thank you!
Resources available to those in need:
Many resources are available to Northshore families. Please see the following links, the NSD webpage, or contact myself or our school Counselor Ms. Gonda jgonda@nsd.org if you are in need of some assistance.
Threads & Treads:
For all NSD families - Canyon Park Middle School - Wednesdays 3-6pm and the 1st Saturday every month 9:00-12:00 p.m. Threads & Treads
Clothes for Kids:
For all NSD families and Snohomish County residents. Clothes for Kids
2022 Holiday Assistance
Center for Human Services - Bothell
Northshore Schools Foundation
From the Library
Librarian Ginny Allemann
vallemann@nsd.org
Hour of Code
Hour of Code is here! Most classes will have two sessions devoted to coding applications and tutorials. Younger students will be using Scratch Jr on tablets; older students may be using Scratch Jr or coding tutorials at Hour of Code.
Give Back Report
Thank you to our entire community for coming out to enjoy books and pizza during our Give Back Day/Night at Third Place Books and MOD Pizza. I saw so many students and families enjoying browsing all the new books. It felt good to be together! Thank you for your support of our library; we raised $568.68 at MOD Pizza. And we raised $1055.83 at Third Place Books, for a grand total of $1624.63! This is 65% of our current budget. Thank you all so much! The funds will go to high-interest favorites and areas of the collections that need updating. Missed Give-Back Day? Not to worry, we’ll be having an in-school Book Fair in the spring! Watch for details!
Winter celebrations...
...are coming up– check out some of these titles @ our library!
Our warm and cozy library is open each morning at 8:35! Stop by and start the day with reading and exploring the library! Play a game, work on a puzzle, or chat with Ms. Ginny! Check out our Library Website here! You’ll find many reading and research resources and an occasional update from me! Are you searching for a book? Try Destiny Discover, our library catalog! Did you know I have an Instagram account for our library? @arrowheadhawksread. I post about once a week or so.
Other Ways to support reading and our library?
- Encourage your children to read! Read aloud with them! Share a family book. Repeat.
- Purchase a gift to our library from our Wishlist. Please let me know if you do purchase something.
Hope to see you soon @ the library!
Technology Update
STS - Amy Smith
School Technology Specialist
asmith@nsd.org
Are you traveling over the holidays and bringing your student device?
If you are traveling within the United States, make sure you join the local wifi. If your Chromebook or iPad is having trouble connecting, restart the device. Some hotel wifis will not work on student devices.
If you are traveling out of the country, you need to request access through a student ticket. If you are unable to enter a ticket, you can email Amy Smith to request out-of-country access. You will need to share the dates of travel and to what country. The request will be routed to the technology department and processed. Please allow 3-5 days for processing.
**If your student had an iPad while traveling, please have them return the iPad, charging cord and wall plug on their first day back on campus.
Counselor's Corner
Joan Gonda
jgonda@nsd.org
425.408.4024
Happy Winter Arrowhead families!
The cold chilly weather, and dark early afternoons are upon us, bringing us to be a little more tired, anxious, and stressed especially for the holidays. But it also invites us to more indoor activities, and gatherings with family and friends. As we are in the season to check in on our gratitude, and look on to the changes we set to make for ourselves this incoming new year, I wanted to share with all of you an at home activity that can help promote positive social emotional practices. These can be incorporated with seasonal activities (which I’ve also listed below) and help create stronger connections for you and your students. So grab that apple cider, hot chocolate, or favorite hot beverage, and gather your family.
SEL Tic Tac Toe
This activity the whole family can do together and can accomplish as a team or challenge each other to do 3 in a row!
JEDI Team
Arrowhead Spirit Day and the Spirit of Giving Food Drive
Friday, Dec. 16 is Arrowhead Spirit Day. Show your school spirit by wearing your favorite pajamas!
We will also show the spirit of giving all week with a Food Drive! We are encouraging every student to bring one item to school. Grade level suggestions are below, but any donation is greatly appreciated!
Kindergarten: A can of fruit or a box of mac-n-cheese
1st Grade: A can of vegetables or a package of pasta
2nd grade: A can of tuna/chicken/spam or a box of cereal (kix, cheerios)
3rd grade: A can of soup or toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo)
4th grade: A can of chili or a carton of shelf stable milk
5th grade: A can of beans or a box meal (Rice-a-roni, Hamburger helper, instant potatoes)
Items will be collected in classrooms and the Office, then delivered to the Kenmore Food Bank located at the Kenmore Senior Center and our neighborhood “Little Free Pantry” outside of Epiphany Lutheran.
When we all do a little, it makes a big difference!
SOCK-tober Drive Huge Success!
Arrowhead was able to donate over 150 pairs of children's socks and over 200 pairs of adult socks to Mary's Place and Northshore Threads and Treads. Thank you for the generous donations that were sent in!
Did you know that Threads and Treads is a resource available to all Northshore families? If your family is in need of clothing or shoes, visit the Threads and Treads website for more details. If you are doing a closet clean out, Threads and Treads is always accepting donations of new and gently used clothing and shoes for kids and adults. Donations can be dropped in the big blue bin right inside the Canyon Park Middle School main Office door during school hours.
Coaches Corner
Coach Fernell Miller fmiller@nsd.org
Coach Scott Barstow sbarstow@nsd.org
Coach Ginny Allemann vallemann@nsd.org
Coach Heidi Padilla hpadilla@nsd.org
425.408.4015
Hey Hawks!
Remember to wear your sneakers with the best traction, and clothes that are easy to move in during your two PE days each week.
See you in the Gym!
PTA Corner
Arrowhead Elementary Parent Teacher Associations mission is to positively impact the lives of all children and families within the Arrowhead community. We strive to support and advocate for our children by partnering with staff, families and the wider community to create a safe, inclusive and healthy learning environment allowing our students to excel personally, academically and socially.
Subscribe to Highlights Newsletter:
Weekly-ish newsletter with the latest on what’s going on. Easy to subscribe on our website. Now available in other languages! (Just click your language at the bottom of each highlights)
PTA volunteer opportunities:
lots of opportunities to get involved are listed on our website. Host an individual event with help from others or find a role that fits your interests/strengths. Don’t see something you want to do? Propose it!
NO DECEMBER PTA EVENTS
That’s right. You’ve got enough going on in December without us piling on! However, we’d love you to do three EASY things:
- Make sure you’re a member of the PTA. If you haven’t joined/renewed yet, please take a minute to do so. Just $15 per person, $25 per family. More info on our website. Or go directly to the MemberPlanet site to Join. If the fees are a financial hardship for your, we have membership scholarships available. Email membership@ptaarrowhead.org to apply.
- Mark your calendar for our January meeting: January 10th, 7-8pm
- Take our QUICK 2 question survey HERE
Thank you and have a happy and safe holiday season!
Thank you Volunteers
Thank you Volunteers!
Kindness Connects Us
PTA
WE are blessed to have PTA and this community for our partners. Fall Fundraising goals were met which helps fund Art, Science, Field Trips, books, grade level enrichment, and staff wish lists.
Library Volunteers
Our amazing Library volunteers keep the Library humming. Checking books in and out and helping students find their just right book.
Watch D.O.G.S.
A huge shout out to our amazing Watch D.O.G. Dads who spend most of their Thursday with us, helping lunch buyers, supervising/playing at recess, and PE support.
Art & Clay Docents
We are thrilled to have Art Docents back in our classrooms teaching our students the principles of art and encouraging their creativity with wonderful projects!
Field Trip Chaperones
Field Trips would not be possible without the time and patience of our wonderful field trip chaperones.
We are so grateful to PTA and this amazing community for their support!
District News
Closures and Delays
If no schedule changes are posted, schools and buses are operating on normal schedules.
Emergencies such as inclement weather, power outages and hazardous road conditions can alter school schedules and affect bus transportation. The decision to close or delay schools is made by the superintendent as early as possible, usually around 5:30 a.m. Early dismissals will occur only if a delay in dismissal significantly increases hazards.
Share your Thoughts on the Desired Qualities of Our Next Superintendent
You are invited and encouraged to share your feedback on the next superintendent’s experience and qualifications through an online survey. The translated online survey will ask respondents to rate the importance of various qualifications for the position. The survey will be open until 2 p.m. on December 11, 2022.
Once you click on the superintendent survey link below, you will be provided with language options. The survey will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete, is confidential, and provides an opportunity to share additional comments.
Survey Access: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/NorthshoreSearchSurvey
Arrowhead Hawks Soar by being Safe, Kind, and Responsible
Arrowhead Elementary
6725 NE Arrowhead Drive
Kenmore, WA 98028
Office: 425.408.4000
Attendance: ahattendance@nsd.org
Website: arrowhead.nsd.org
At Arrowhead, we create resilient and empathetic learners who confidently navigate their world through being innovative, creative, critical thinkers.
January
January 2023
From the Principal
Principal Kristin Bailey
kbailey@nsd.org
Dear Families and Community,
Here we are in 2023! It's good to be back with students and I look forward to the lengthening days.
I wanted to address something I have heard from many parents and seen in our students, and that is the anxiety some children feel about school, their reluctance to go to school or their inability to make it through the whole day. We're seeing this most in our 1st and 2nd graders, but it's more common across all grades than it was pre-pandemic.
It makes sense. School is challenging and tiring. Our 1st and 2nd graders missed pre-school and kindergarten, where you build those skills of "How do I survive a whole day of others?" and "What do I do if I'm tired and don't want to do something and mom and dad aren't here?" These are big, difficult things for a little person. While classmates and staff aren't "strangers," they aren't family. School includes hundreds of ways of talking, behaving and existing and it's much more tiring mentally, socially and emotionally than home.
If your child is exhibiting big resistance or anxiety in the morning or wants to come home "sick" every day, you are not alone. We are seeing this in many of our students.
I'm including some resources at the end of this, but we are good resources too. Please reach out to me, Ms. Gonda, Mrs. Fukuda, Nurse Anne or your child's teacher if you need help building your child's school stamina or if you have concerns about your child's anxiety around school.
It's also important to model your own ability to do hard things, and to make space for your child's ability to do hard things. I always asked my daughter, "What was the best part of today? What was the most challenging part of today? What was the funniest thing that happened today?" at bedtime because she was a really anxious child. Sandwiching what was hard and how she got through it between two easy moments helped her build her skill set and recognize that she could and did do hard things every day. If I was reluctant to go to night school or work, I would share that I was really tired or I wished I could stay home, but then I'd share what I was looking forward to or why I was determined to do something hard, even if I didn't really want to.
Another thing impacting children's resilience is that their tech skills are advanced and they aren't getting enough sleep. I hear, even from young children, that they are up late playing games or watching videos. When we are exhausted we are less able to handle strong emotions or difficult things. Helping your children get adequate rest will make a big difference in their resilience.
And finally, I think every parent is playing catch-up after the last few years. People are taking long-delayed trips to see family, they are catching up on delayed medical care and dental appointments and they feel obligated to get children busy in all the activities that were paused during the pandemic. Families are stretched thinner than I've ever seen them. It's important to take stock and make sure the grown ups are rested, too.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/school-learning/school-refusal/school-refusal
https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/what-to-do-when-your-kid-refuses-to-go-to -school
As always, please reach out if you have any questions or need support. We're here.
Kristin
- School Happenings
- Notes from the Office
- From the Playground
- From the Health Room
- From the Library
- Technology Update
- Counselor's Corner
- JEDI Team
- Music Notes
- Coaches Corner
- PTA Corner
- Thank you Volunteers
- District News
School Happenings
MLK / Changemakers Assembly January 13
All are invited to join us Friday, January 13 at 9:15 a.m. in the Gym as our JEDI team hosts the MLK / Changemakers assembly. Our JEDI students worked extremely hard picking which Changemakers they wanted to showcase, researching about these Changemakers, and writing out their speeches for the upcoming assembly. This is the first time JEDI has put together a school-wide assembly, so there are some nerves mixed in with the excitement.
JEDI students hope that people leave this assembly feeling inspired to become Changemakers in their own community!
Yearbook Cover Contest Winners Announced
Thank you to all of the amazing yearbook cover submissions by our 5th grade class! We appreciate all of the courage, effort, and time that each artist took to create their vision. After much deliberation, our winners for this year are Hailey Hough (Ms. Borgers) and Holland Jansen (Mrs. Barnhart).
Congratulations Hailey and Holland! Your art will be featured as the cover photos for our Arrowhead yearbook. We are so proud!
Notes from the Office
Paola Joya
pjoya@nsd.org
Kelly Vedaa
kvedaa@nsd.org
Arrival and Dismissal 2022-2023
8:45 a.m. Students may arrive on campus
8:57 a.m. Welcome Bell
9:00 a.m. School Begins*
3:35 p.m. Dismissal
2:00 p.m. Wednesday Early Release
*Students arriving after 9:00 a.m. must check in at the office and get a pass before going to class.
Attendance
Late Arrival / Excused Absence
If your child will arrive late or be absent from school:
Please call our 24-hour Attendance line 425.408.4010 or email ahattendance@nsd.org and your student’s teacher by 9:00 a.m.
Prearranged / Extended Absence
In the event that your child will miss more than 2 school days in a row for a reason other than a health or medical issue, please complete and return a printed copy of the Absence Request Form to the office or email a copy of the completed form to ahattendance@nsd.org.
Change in After School Plans
If your child is going to change from their normal method of getting home or has some other alternate plan, please complete and return a printed copy of the Change in After School Plan Form or send a note with your student.
Lost and Found
Please check for your student’s items when on campus.
Our Lost and Found Rack is located outside the Library. Please clearly label all of your child's belongings so they can be returned to them when lost.
Northshore School District 2022-2023 Calendar
Volunteers
We love our volunteers! All volunteers in Northshore are required to complete an online volunteer application before being able to volunteer in classrooms or on field trips. Volunteers are expected to renew your application annually and will receive an email alert one month before your application expires. If you completed a Level 2 background check in the past, (required for field trip chaperones) you will only need to complete a Level 1 check to renew your volunteer status. Please reach out to the office if you are unsure of your volunteer status, 425.408.4000. All field trip chaperones and drivers must be Level 2 status.
We are accepting Waivers for the 2022-2023 School Year!
Did you know families outside of our boundary can choose Arrowhead with a waiver? We have space at our school to accommodate additional students in 2022-23 and beyond. Families looking for a smaller, more-inclusive elementary school, or who may be looking for a school with an innovative project-based learning curriculum would make a great addition to our community!
Interested families can reach out to Principal Bailey with any questions and/or you can direct people to the Waiver information page on the district website.
Let’s keep our community strong!
Update Emergency Phone Numbers and Contacts
Parents are able to update their information and emergency contact information through ParentVUE. We ask that you have the most up to date information in our system in case we need to get a hold of you in an emergency.
If you need help logging into ParentVue, please contact the Office at 425.408.4000.
Closures and Delays
If no schedule changes are posted, schools and buses are operating on normal schedules.
Emergencies such as inclement weather, power outages and hazardous road conditions can alter school schedules and affect bus transportation. The decision to close or delay schools is made by the superintendent as early as possible, usually around 5:30 a.m. Early dismissals will occur only if a delay in dismissal significantly increases hazards.
Ready Start Early Childhood Tuition Program
The Ready Start program is a blended multi-age, inclusive model, serving students, ages 3 – 5 and is currently enrolling at both locations (Sorenson and Woodmoor Elementary) for the 22/23 school year.
Classrooms are taught and supported by a general education teacher, a special education teacher, and a paraprofessional. Inclusive classrooms create a dynamic learning environment for all students.
The application can be found on the Northshore School District Ready Start Tuition Program or call Sorenson Early Childhood Center 425.408.5570.
PACE Application Deadline for 2023-2024 school year
PACE (Parents Active in Cooperative Education), a choice educational enrichment program offered through the Northshore School District, is currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. All applications are due prior to the February 9th PACE lottery drawing deadline, and a site tour is required prior to application.
The hallmarks of PACE include an enhanced educational experience due to high parent involvement, enrichment activities, encouragement for students to become self-motivated learners and a strong sense of community among families. Families commit to a minimum number of volunteer hours per year of program support. PACE is located at three elementary school sites in the district with feeder patterns from all Northshore elementary schools.
To register for a site tour at PACE at Woodmoor Elementary, please email enrollment@paceatwoodmoor.org or visit www.nsd.org/PACE.
Champions Before and After School Care
Give your child a creative space to discover what they love, be original, and build friendships! We currently have space before or after school for children in grades K - 2 at Arrowhead.
We partner with Schools to compliment the learning they offer with our own robust curriculum for Elementary schoolers. We are so excited about all of the fun January will hold! Our Programs take extra special care of hearts and minds and give kids a safe place to do what they do best - be kids!
Ready to Join? Go to discoverchampions.com, or email Becky Lyons, Arrowhead Site Director at Rebekah.Lyons@kindercare.com with any questions.
From the Playground
Cameron Miller
cmiller3@nsd.org
425.408.4016
Welcome back Hawks and a Happy New year!
We are sad to see half of team Miller go. Ms. Katie will be moving on to go all in on her own business! We will truly miss her, but she will still be around for Jedi meetings and other school events. Thank you for all that you have done for our school!
Her lasting impact on the playground is still felt as we still have many students volunteering for the green team she started, making our campus cleaner, and safer for our community.
As the school year continues, the playground needs will change as the weather does too. So be prepared for new projects coming in the new year!
At Recess, our goal is for students to learn how to play, socialize and problem solve on their own. With so many different activities available during recess we want to emphasize the importance of taking ownership of these skills and having the opportunity to practice them. With that in mind, recess has transitioned to becoming more student lead, with new alternative activities.
Here is a list of our alternative Recess activities available for students:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays - Library open – (Grades 3-5)
- Wednesday’s – Green Team, Pokémon Club with Mrs. Fukuda (Grades 3-5)
- Fridays – Art Club with Mrs. Hoff (Grades K-5)
We hope you all had a wonderful, restful winter break and we’re excited to see what the new year has instore for us!
From the Health Room
Nurse Anne Janssen
ajanssen@nsd.org
425.408.4006
Illness Reminder:
Please note: a negative covid test is still required for all students returning to school after an absence related to illness. Please test your student within 24 hours of returning to school. Home test kits are available in the office if you need them.
If your student had Covid during winter break, please report this to the school nurse or office. We are still required to report positive cases to the department of health.
Borrowed clothes:
If your student borrowed clothes or shoes from the Health Room, we appreciate having these returned so they are available for others to borrow when needed.
We are in very short supply of girls leggings, sizes 8 & 10, and boys athletic type pants sizes in all sizes, 4-10. If you have gently used pants your students are no longer wearing, we welcome donations to the health room. We do not need tops, just bottoms. Thank you!
Resources available to those in need:
Many resources are available to Northshore families. Please see the following links, NSD Resources, or contact myself or our school Counselor Ms. Gonda jgonda@nsd.org if you are in need of some assistance.
Threads & Treads:
For all NSD families - Canyon Park Middle School - Wednesdays 3-6pm and the 1st Saturday every month 9:00-12:00 p.m. Threads & Treads
Clothes for Kids:
For all NSD families and Snohomish County residents. Clothes for Kids
Northshore Schools Foundation
From the Library
Librarian Ginny Allemann
vallemann@nsd.org
Grants Received!
Our library recently received a grant from the Northshore Schools Foundation for materials to do a project related to Kamishibai, a traditional Japanese style of storytelling! We are really excited to begin using our materials with students as soon as they arrive!
In addition, Cullen Jowell received a grant to add bilingual Spanish and English materials to our library! The books are on their way to our shelves and students' hands soon!
January 16 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Focus your home reading on civil rights this month. Take a look here for some ideas.
And don’t forget Lunar New Year is January 22.
Missoula Children’s Theatre will be rehearsing in the library after school January 17-20!
Our library is open each morning at 8:35! Stop by and start the day with reading. Explore the library! Read, play a game, work on a puzzle, or chat with Ms. Ginny! Check out our Library Website here. Are you searching for a book? Try Destiny Discover, our library catalog! Check my Instagram account for weekly updates @arrowheadhawksread.
A huge thank you to families who donated books to our library from our Wishlist. Getting books our community needs is an incredible gift to all our students and staff.
Hope to see you soon @ the library! Keep reading!
Technology Update
STS - Amy Smith
School Technology Specialist
asmith@nsd.org
Please have your student sign out AND shut down their device. This will allow the Chromebook to restart and install necessary updates.
**If your student had an iPad while traveling over winter break, please have them return the iPad, charging cord and wall plug when on campus.
Counselor's Corner
Joan Gonda
jgonda@nsd.org
425.408.4024
Happy Winter Arrowhead families!
The cold chilly weather, and dark early afternoons are upon us, bringing us to be a little more tired, anxious, and stressed especially for the holidays. But it also invites us to more indoor activities, and gatherings with family and friends. As we are in the season to check in on our gratitude, and look on to the changes we set to make for ourselves this new year, I wanted to share with all of you an at home activity that can help promote positive social emotional practices. These can be incorporated with seasonal activities (which I’ve also listed below) and help create stronger connections for you and your students. So grab that apple cider, hot chocolate, or favorite hot beverage, and gather your family.
This activity the whole family can do together and can accomplish as a team or challenge each other to do 3 in a row!
Winter science experiments
https://lemonlimeadventures.com/must-try-winter-science-experiments-for-kids/
Painted Ice Lantern
https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/light-holidays-painted-ice-lanterns/
Stained glass banner
https://artfulparent.com/a-stained-glass-bunting-for-the-window/
JEDI Team
Music Notes
Mrs. Harris
eharrris@nsd.org
Ms. Webb
kwebb@nsd.org
Marimba club is starting a winter session! We will be meeting Wednesday mornings from 8:15-8:55 starting January 11 through March 29th. We have several performances scheduled including Multi-Cultural Night and "Schools In Rhythm," a Northshore showcase of percussion groups in the district. This exciting performance group only had 20 slots available. It is open to 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Preference will be given to 4th and 5th graders and if there is still space, 3rd graders will be randomly selected for the group. For more information and to sign up visit THIS MARIMBA FORM. *Please note that the current lunch recess marimba club will not be continuing due to schedule changes.
The Arrowhead Choir recently had a wonderful community performance at the Kenmore Winter Luminary Walk on Dec. 8th and then an impromptu performance for the school during recess. We have some exciting performances coming up in the new year, including the Martin Luther King Assembly, Multicultural Night and a Spring Concert. If your student is interested in joining choir, it is never too late! All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are welcome to join! We rehearse every Tuesday at lunch recess. Please complete THIS CHOIR FORM or email Mrs. Harris if your student would like to join choir. *Please note, students already in choir do not need to turn in a new form.
Questions or need more info? Contact Elise Harris - eharris@nsd.org
Coaches Corner
Coach Ginny Allemann vallemann@nsd.org
Coach Heidi Padilla
hpadilla@nsd.org
Happy New Year Hawks!
Remember to wear your sneakers with the best traction, and clothes that are easy to move in during your two PE days each week.
See you in the Gym!
PTA Corner
Arrowhead Elementary Parent Teacher Associations mission is to positively impact the lives of all children and families within the Arrowhead community. We strive to support and advocate for our children by partnering with staff, families and the wider community to create a safe, inclusive and healthy learning environment allowing our students to excel personally, academically and socially.
Subscribe to Highlights Newsletter:
Weekly-ish newsletter with the latest on what’s going on. Easy to subscribe on our website. Now available in other languages! (Just click your language at the bottom of each highlights)
PTA volunteer opportunities:
lots of opportunities to get involved listed on our website. Host an individual event with help from others or find a role that fits your interests/strengths. Don’t see something you want to do? Propose it!
January 10th: January General Membership Meeting
7pm, in-person, in the Arrowhead Library
See you there!
January 17-21: Missoula Children’s Theater Presents: Rumpelstiltskin
A whirlwind of a theatrical production which takes place, from casting to performance, in just one week! There are roles for 60 students Kindergarten – 5th grade to participate and there are great roles for all ages.
Register by January 6th via 6 crickets to participate, scholarships available contact vp@ptaarrowhead.org.
Schedule and more details can be found on the PTA website: https://www.ptaarrowhead.org/activities/
Save the Date!
April 4 Multicultural night has been rescheduled to include a student musical performance. More information to come!
Thank you Volunteers
Kindness Connects Us
PTA
WE are blessed to have PTA and this community for our partners. Fall Fundraising goals were met which helps fund Art, Science, Field Trips, books, grade level enrichment, and staff wish lists.
Library Volunteers
Our amazing Library volunteers keep the Library humming. Checking books in and out and helping students find their just right book.
Watch D.O.G.S.
A huge shout out to our amazing Watch D.O.G. Dads who spend most of their Thursday with us, helping lunch buyers, supervising/playing at recess, and PE support.
Art & Clay Docents
We are thrilled to have Art Docents back in our classrooms teaching our students the principles of art and encouraging their creativity with wonderful projects!
Field Trip Chaperones
Field Trips would not be possible without the time and patience of our wonderful field trip chaperones.
We are so grateful to PTA and this amazing community for their support!
District News
www.nsd.org
New Communications Tool ParentSquare goes live January 23
ParentSquare will provide families and students streamlined communications, responsive to your needs including, but not limited to:
- Communication in your preferred language;
- Messages from school(s) or the District via email, text, or app notification;
- Opportunity to receive information as it is sent, or all at once with a daily digest at the end of the day;
- Ability to reply to staff directly from a post (similar to social media) in the app;
- Direct messaging to staff; and
- Ability to sign up for conferences, sign forms, permission slips, and much more all from your mobile device or computer.
Look for an email coming soon from District with directions on how to activate your Parentsquare account. After you’re logged into your account, you can also access help articles for more information on navigating and using ParentSquare.
Need Help Activating your Account or Have Questions?
If you would like assistance activating your account, district staff will be available to walk you through the steps needed during two ParentSquare Q&A sessions this month:
- Wednesday, Jan. 11, 6-7 p.m. on Zoom
(https://nsd.zoom.us/j/85883034091?pwd=ZXp3dEpsSXVBenBuZnhzdTJRWUkyZz09) - Tuesday, Jan. 17, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Northshore Administrative Center, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway in Bothell.
We look forward to sharing more information with you about ParentSquare soon!
Arrowhead Hawks Soar by being Safe, Kind, and Responsible
Arrowhead Elementary
6725 NE Arrowhead Drive
Kenmore, WA 98028
Office: 425.408.4000
Attendance: ahattendance@nsd.org
Website: arrowhead.nsd.org
At Arrowhead, we create resilient and empathetic learners who confidently navigate their world through being innovative, creative, critical thinkers.
March
Please come back at the beginning of the month for the newsletter.
- Notes from the Office
- School Happenings
- Team Miller
- From the Health Room
- From the Library
- Technology Update
- Counselor's Corner
- JEDI Team
- Coaches Corner
- PTA Corner
- Thank you Volunteers
Notes from the Office
School Happenings
Team Miller
From the Health Room
From the Library
Technology Update
Counselor's Corner
JEDI Team
Coaches Corner
PTA Corner
Thank you Volunteers
Arrowhead Hawks Soar by being Safe, Kind, and Responsible
Arrowhead Elementary
6725 NE Arrowhead Drive
Kenmore, WA 98028
Office: 425.408.4000
Attendance: ahattendance@nsd.org
Website: arrowhead.nsd.org
At Arrowhead, we create resilient and empathetic learners who confidently navigate their world through being innovative, creative, critical thinkers.
April
Please come back at the beginning of the month for the newsletter.
- Notes from the Office
- School Happenings
- Team Miller
- From the Health Room
- From the Library
- Technology Update
- Counselor's Corner
- JEDI Team
- Coaches Corner
- PTA Corner
- Thank you Volunteers
Notes from the Office
School Happenings
Team Miller
From the Health Room
From the Library
Technology Update
Counselor's Corner
JEDI Team
Coaches Corner
PTA Corner
Thank you Volunteers
Arrowhead Hawks Soar by being Safe, Kind, and Responsible
Arrowhead Elementary
6725 NE Arrowhead Drive
Kenmore, WA 98028
Office: 425.408.4000
Attendance: ahattendance@nsd.org
Website: arrowhead.nsd.org
At Arrowhead, we create resilient and empathetic learners who confidently navigate their world through being innovative, creative, critical thinkers.
May
Please come back at the beginning of the month for the newsletter.
- Notes from the Office
- School Happenings
- Team Miller
- From the Health Room
- From the Library
- Technology Update
- Counselor's Corner
- JEDI Team
- Coaches Corner
- PTA Corner
- Thank you Volunteers
Notes from the Office
School Happenings
Team Miller
From the Health Room
From the Library
Technology Update
Counselor's Corner
JEDI Team
Coaches Corner
PTA Corner
Thank you Volunteers
Arrowhead Hawks Soar by being Safe, Kind, and Responsible
Arrowhead Elementary
6725 NE Arrowhead Drive
Kenmore, WA 98028
Office: 425.408.4000
Attendance: ahattendance@nsd.org
Website: arrowhead.nsd.org
At Arrowhead, we create resilient and empathetic learners who confidently navigate their world through being innovative, creative, critical thinkers.
June
Please come back at the beginning of the month for the newsletter.
- Notes from the Office
- School Happenings
- Team Miller
- From the Health Room
- From the Library
- Technology Update
- Counselor's Corner
- JEDI Team
- Coaches Corner
- PTA Corner
- Thank you Volunteers
Notes from the Office
School Happenings
Team Miller
From the Health Room
From the Library
Technology Update
Counselor's Corner
JEDI Team
Coaches Corner
PTA Corner
Thank you Volunteers
Arrowhead Hawks Soar by being Safe, Kind, and Responsible
Arrowhead Elementary
6725 NE Arrowhead Drive
Kenmore, WA 98028
Office: 425.408.4000
Attendance: ahattendance@nsd.org
Website: arrowhead.nsd.org
Arrowhead Elementary
6725 NE Arrowhead Drive
Kenmore, WA 98028
Office: 425.408.4000
Attendance: ahattendance@nsd.org
Website: arrowhead.nsd.org