Community Update • Arbor Heights

1. Arbor Heights Yearbook Cover Design Contest! Interested students are invited to create a design that includes elements of the Salish Sea. Our student body will vote on their favorite design which will be featured on the cover of the yearbook. Designs must be submitted on an 8-1/2” x 11” paper (no lined paper). Write your name on the BACK only. Submissions are due Friday, January 5, 2024.
2. Welcome back, Kim Irish! Message from our new Resource Teacher: I am thrilled to be rejoining the Arbor Heights family after a brief but enlightening stint in educational technology. With a decade of dedicated service to the field of education, I am excited to bring my passion and experience back to the community that holds a special place in my heart. My journey in education has been multifaceted, encompassing roles in special education, elementary education, and earning an English Language Learner (ELL) endorsement along the way. These diverse experiences have shaped my approach to teaching, allowing me to adapt and cater to the unique needs of my students. Having spent seven years within the Arbor Heights community previously, I am overjoyed at the prospect of rekindling the connections and relationships that make this place truly special. During my time away, I delved into the realm of education technology, gaining valuable insights into the evolving landscape of learning tools and strategies. Outside of work, I seek opportunities to connect with our natural world. I feel incredibly fortunate to live in such a beautiful state and typically spend my weekends on the water or in the mountains. As a music enthusiast, I also enjoy attending live shows and chatting with others about their favorite artists. As I return to AHE, I bring with me a renewed passion for education and an eagerness to contribute to the continued success of our students. I look forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and welcoming new ones into our close-knit Arbor Heights family.
3. School Tours: We will offer a school tour for families planning to attend Arbor Heights (new to the area or incoming kindergarten Fall 2024) from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on two dates: Tuesday, Jan 23 and Tuesday, Feb 13. If you plan to attend, please call the office at 206-252-9250 to add your name to our tours list.

From the PTSA

1. After School Enrichment: Registration for After School Enrichments begins today, Jan 3, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Access to Homeroom and the program info.
2. We are still looking for on-site volunteers for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a flexible sub if you can help us! Volunteers get one free class for any of your children or other classes too. More information complete our interest form.
3. Arbor Heights Auction Committee Kick-Off Meeting: Join the Arbor Heights PTSA Auction Committee for our first Kick-Off Meeting of the season on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.  Planning is underway, and opportunities are still available to support the auction, including procurement, coordinating classroom art projects, event setup, data entry, or night of volunteering. With your help, we believe we can make this year’s auction one of our largest fundraising endeavors to date. Please get in touch with Heather Nordland at heather.nordlund@gmail.com to access the Kick-Off Meeting Zoom link.
4. Direct Drive: As we begin 2024, the PTSA would like to thank you for your generosity! We didn’t quite hit our goal, but we will be better equipped to support our community’s needs in the months ahead. More Direct Drive information.
5. More Arbor Heights PTSA information.