News from the Nest
Summary: Arbor Heights Monthly Family Newsletter
Arbor Heights Monthly Family Newsletter
From the Principal’s Perch
As we prepare for the final days of the school year, I find myself reflecting on all that our students, staff, and families have accomplished together. This year has been filled with learning, growth, laughter, challenges, celebrations, and countless moments that have reminded me what a special community Arbor Heights is.
Over the past few weeks alone, we’ve celebrated student artists at the Art Walk, explored new interests during Explorations Day, performed in concerts and musicals, attended field trips, released salmon, completed projects, and recognized important milestones for our students. These experiences are possible because of the partnership between our staff, families, volunteers, and community.
Thank you for sharing your children with us each day and for the many ways you have supported our school this year. Whether you volunteered in classrooms, attended events, donated supplies, cheered from the sidelines, or simply made sure your child arrived each morning ready to learn, you have helped make Arbor Heights a place where students can truly belong, believe, and become.
As you review the many end-of-year events and reminders below, I hope you’ll take a moment to celebrate all that your child has accomplished this year. We look forward to finishing the year strong!
You will hear from me again in August with important information regarding the beginning of the year. Until then, I wish all of our families a safe, restful, and joy-filled summer.
Principal Porto
Key Dates
- Every Monday: Junior Seahawk Pride, Wear your AHE Gear
- Every Wednesday: Early dismissal, 1:10 p.m.
- Every Friday: Fan Friday (no costumes)
- Friday, June 12: Field Day: Spirit Day, Colors by Grades
Prek – Orange
Kinder – Purple
1st grade – Pink
2nd grade – Yellow
3rd grade – Blue
4th grade – Green
5th grade – Red - Friday, June 12: Spring Musical, 6:30
- Saturday, June 13: Spring Musical, 6:30pm
- Monday, June 15: Preschool Celebration & Breakfast
- Tuesday, June 16: 5th grade Promotion, 1:00pm
- Wednesday, June 17: Last Day of School DISMISSAL AT 1:25
- Friday, June 19: Juneteenth
2026-27 School Year Dates
- Wednesday, August 26: Kindergarten Kick off
- Wednesday, September 2: First day of school 1st-5th grades
- September 2-4: Preschool and Kindergarten Family Connections Meetings
- Monday, September 7: Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, September 8: First day of school Prek and Kindergarten
- Popsicles with the Principal – TBD
Announcements
Dismissal Time on Last Day
The last day of school is June 17, dismissal is at 1:25pm.
Progress Reports
Progress reports will be available for families to view in The Source by July 9, 2026.
Yearbooks Available Next Week – $30
Yearbooks are still available for $30! Families may purchase one with cash or check at the front office Monday–Wednesday next week, the last week of school, while supplies last. Online ordering has closed, so be sure to stop by soon if your student would like a copy.
Need financial assistance? Please contact the office staff.
Last Day of School – June 17
The last day of school is Wednesday, June 17. Please note that the dismissal schedule that day is not our typical early-release Wednesday schedule. Students will be dismissed one hour early from our regular school day, with dismissal at 1:25 PM.
Lost and Found
Before the school year ends, please encourage your student to check the Lost & Found for any missing jackets, water bottles, lunchboxes, or other belongings. We have accumulated quite a collection of items over the year!
Any unclaimed items will be donated after the end of the school year, so now is the time to take one last look. Thank you for helping us reunite these items with their owners!
Summer Hours and Building Access
As the school year comes to a close, please note that the school building is generally closed to the public during the summer. Administrative staff will be working periodically throughout the summer, YMCA will be hosting a summer camp, and our custodial team will be busy preparing the building for the new school year, so you may see activity on campus.
However, the school building and restrooms are not open for public use.
2026-27 School Year Seeking Playground Supervisors – Paid Position!
We’re looking for additional playground supervisors to assist with playground duty Monday-Friday during K-5 recess times (11:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.).
- Do you enjoy working with kids and helping them SOAR?
- Do you enjoy playing with students and teaching them games such as tetherball, wallball, four square, basketball, and jump rope?
- Do you have a nurturing yet firm demeanor and commitment to student safety?
Please get in touch with Principal Porto at lsporto@seattleschools.org, or stop by the school office for more information.
Arbor Heights Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and Lunch are available for purchase every day.
Information about Free or Reduced Student meals
Please note that SPS Culinary Services does their best to follow the planned menu, but last-minute changes may occur.
PTSA Updates
School Musical Performances
Enjoy the singing, dancing and acting talents of a group of 3rd-5th graders as they perform Journey of the Noble Gnarble!
- Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 at 6:30pm in the AH cafeteria
- This half hour performance tells the story of a bottom-dwelling fish who dreams of making it to the top of the ocean.
- Tickets are a suggested donation of $10 to the PTSA.
New PTSA Board Members
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 PTSA board members who were voted in at the PTSA meeting on June 4. Thank you for volunteering your time and talents for our school!
