News and Events
5/16 School Communicator Now Available!
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The latest edition of the Arbor Heights Communicator, our twice monthly newsletter, is here online. Also look for it in "kidmail".
Hightlights from this issue:
For back-issues from the 2012-2013 School Year, please visit the Arbor Heights Communuicator page. |
Get Ready for Spring Carnival June 1st!
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Come celebrate with your family & friends at our annual Spring Carnival. Everyone welcome! WHAT: Arbor Heights' Annual Spring Carnival WHERE: Arbor Heights Cafeteria,Gym & Playground WHEN: Saturday, June 1st 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rain or Shine! 27” Pipeline Slide, Extreme Obstacle Course, Bouncy Houses, Mini Golf Course & DUNK TANK Face Painting, Temp Tattoos, Cotton Candy & Cupcake Walk Great food - made-to-order sliders, chips & drinks (Veggie options too! |
Pre-order Your WristbandSave Your "Stuff" for Donation Drive Fundraiser
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Thinking about taking a trip to Goodwill or taking part in the West Seattle Garage Sale Day? Have leftover items from your Garage Sale?
Consider bringing it to ARBOR HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY’s SPRING CARNIVAL for our Donation DRIVE!!!
When: Saturday, June 1st (3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Where: Arbor Heights Elementary- 3701 SW 104th St.
Why: Arbor Heights will receive 10 cents per lb. of donated goods!
What: All gently used household items & small furniture (up to 50lbs!)
Share this Donation Drive Flyer to remind your family, friends and neighbors to do the same! |
New Online Tool Alerts Parents to Late Buses
 Wondering if your child’s school bus is running late? A new feature on the Seattle Public Schools Transportation website provides parents with updated information about any bus routes that may be delayed.Clicking this link -- www.seattleschools.org/latebus -- takes visitors to the “Late Bus Alerts” page, which is updated throughout the day whenever a bus route is running more than 10 minutes behind schedule. The new web-based tool supplements existing automated notifications that are sent out via the “school messenger” system for any routes that are running more than 15 minutes late.
“We designed this feature with parents in mind, because it allows them to access the information from their smart phone or other device rather than having to call into our transportation control center,”
Ellen Reyes, Assistant Manager of Transportation Business Operations. “While the new tool doesn’t estimate the actual arrival time of a school bus, it does reassure parents that their child’s bus is on its way so that they can plan their schedules accordingly.”
Parents are always welcome to contact transportation by phone at (206) 252-0900 for updates, Reyes added.
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5/02 School Communicator is Here!
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The latest edition of the Arbor Heights Communicator, our twice monthly newsletter, is here online. Also look for it in "kidmail".
Hightlights from this issue:
For back-issues from the 2012-2013 School Year, please visit the Arbor Heights Communuicator page. |
May 02, 2013 | Contact: Tracy Hughes, Administrative Assistant
eSTEM Comes to Arbor Heights Elementary
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Dear Arbor Heights’ Families, I am very excited to announce Arbor Heights’ Elementary School will begin the transition to eSTEM beginning the fall of 2013 with full implementation of the eSTEM curriculum and instructional practice in 2016 when our new school opens. eSTEM stands for Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
eSTEM will provide an engaging and challenging science- and technology-based learning environment for elementary age students. There will be support for students who are behind, extra challenge for those who are ready for more advanced work, and clear pathways to STEM opportunities in middle school and high school.
The fields of environment, science, technology, engineering and mathematics are key to our students’ academic success. They are also the underpinnings of modern life, with many future career opportunities in a wide variety of exciting fields. Be assured, we will provide an equal emphasis on literacy, social studies, physical education and the arts. All are considered an important component of your child’s well-rounded and engaging education here at Arbor Heights Elementary School.
We will begin the transition next fall when teaching staff implements the new Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and English Language Literacy (ELA). The recently released Science and Arts Standards will be a part of our professional development training beginning next year, too.
As we begin this exciting journey, I will provide regular updates through our website, The Arbor Heights Communicator, principal coffees and community forums. If you have any questions in the meantime, please email me at cacollins@seattleschools.org or attend our next principal coffee, Wednesday, May 8 at 9:15 a.m. in the library.
I look forward to parent involvement during the process of defining our shared-beliefs around evidence-based instruction and eSTEM.
Sincerely,
Christy Collins
Principal, Arbor Heights
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It's Time to Start Planning the Spring Carnival!
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It's time to start planning for our annual Arbor Heights Spring Carnival! This year it's scheduled for Saturday, June 1st. We are looking for 1-2 people to join each of these teams to help plan and organize this fun event!
Inside Games & Crafts: Assess the state of all inside games, coordinate the cupcake walk, craft and prize tables. (Team Lead: OPEN)
Volunteer Coordination: Lead the effort to recruit volunteers for setting up before the carnival, for day-of and clean up. (Team Lead: Dana Varon)
Communication & Community Outreach: Prepare event materials, handouts and after-school tables in May. (Team Lead: Dawn Pomeroy)
Food & Concessions: Work with Brian to prepare the menu, and make all the yummy food and drinks for the day. (Team Lead: Brian Papenfuss)
Please contact Jessica Scheibach if you'd like to join the team to make Spring Carnival a success! We would like to finalize the core team by Friday, March 29th.
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Sign-up with Smith Brothers Farms Delivery and Earn $$$ for Arbor Heights
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Did you know you can enjoy the convenience of weekly milk delivery and support our PTA? Smith Brothers Farms will donate $20 to Arbor Heights PTA for each new customer that signs up for delivery service! They don't just deliver dairy products and eggs. There is a wide range of products available including coffee, cookie dough, jam and non dairy items such as soy and almond milk. To sign up for delivery go to Smith Brothers Farms or by calling 1-877-MILKMAN. Enter promo code "PTA" and Arbor Heights Elementary in the "How Did You Hear About Us" field.
Check out Smith Brothers Farms flyer for more information. This is a year round promotion and they will award checks to the Arbor Heights PTA on a quarterly basis. |
NEW Version of Student Directory Available!
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It's here -- the 3rd Publication of our 2012-2013 Arbor Heights Student Directory. It's accessible to Arbor Heights parents by logging into arborheightses.seattleschools.org and selecting "Student Directory" under "Additional Links" on the News and Events page.
Don't have a login? Visit The SOURCE to register. Being registered also gives you access to your child's classroom pages and to set alerts to get email reminders about school events and important school news. |
Emergency Preparedness at Arbor Heights
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In the event of a major emergency, stay calm and be sure to keep yourself out of danger! Remember that your children know what to do because they and the staff practice fire, earthquake and Lock-Down drills. Please do not call the school; there may be no answer due to evacuation or an overwhelmed telephone system. It is recommended that all roads stay clear for two hours after an earthquake. The district recommendation is to listen to the radio and check the internet for information about school closure or emergency pickup. Check your own home before leaving it to make sure it is a safe place to take your children. When you arrive at the school, please follow check-out procedures. Bring your photo ID with you and go to the Parent Check-in location. Setting up this station will take some time, so please be patient. At the Parent Check-in location you will have to fill out a request form for each child you are picking up. Remember that the teachers cannot release your children to you without a request form. If possible, feel free to offer services at the volunteer station. Do’s Don’ts -Do stay calm -Don’t call the school (phone lines may not be available)
-Do listen to a radio for information -Don’t use cell phones (the system may be overwhelmed)
-Do check your own home before leaving it -Don’t drive/put yourself in danger
-Do bring photo ID -Don’t Panic
-Do go to the parent check-in location
-Do fill out a request form for each student
Please remember to keep your children’s student information up to date and accurate. If you move, had a change in a family situation, change jobs or phone numbers, take a moment to come into the school office and update your information.
The following websites can offer more information regarding emergency planning: |
- NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Holiday
