Sand Hill Elementary getting some love from the Bulldog Java crew as part of our Teacher Appreciation Week festivities! Thank you, Bulldog Java, for celebrating our incredible educators with this special treat!
⚽ Congratulations to the Boys Bulldogs soccer team for making the playoffs for the 3rd year in a row! They play Washington on Saturday, May 10th at Franklin Pierce High, 315 129th St. South
Tacoma, WA. Game starts at 11 am. Hope to see some Bulldog Blue in the stands!
💙 Recognizing Courage 💙
For May, administration is recognizing the trait of 'Courage.' First up is this appreciation series is Dan Inch, security guard for Hawkins Middle School and James A. Taylor High School. Mackenna Long, Child Nutrition Director, nominated Dan with the following acknowledgement: "He puts himself in positions that a lot of people would not want to handle. He is amazing with the students and they benefit from his support."
Thank you, Dan, for all you do to keep our students and district safe.
🚌 Bus evacuation drills were conducted around the district this morning. 🦺
Three times a year, our drivers conduct drills at each building to ensure that students are equipped with safety knowledge in case of an emergency.
Before practicing the evacuation portion of the drill, drivers go over an important review about setting the brakes, importance of reflectors, location of first aid kits and fire extinguishers, and how to get help. Students are then shown how to open emergency exits and the top hatch door. Finally, the importance of arranging a pre-determined assembly point is discussed before students spend time practicing how to get out of the bus safely.
This activity is run by the bus drivers with the support of department and building administration. Thank you to all involved for prioritizing safety for our students.
Día de Los Niños
Belfair Elementary MLL team Amy Anderson, Dalia Pelico, Luz Geiser, hosted a 'Día del niño' for their students to showcase what they have been working on during the year. Students presented their poetry and readings to the audience that included their families, Principal Klusman, Superintendent Rosenbach, and the family engagement team, Mateo Santiago and Laura Pugh.
Thank you to all who made this enjoyable evening possible for our students!
❤️ Bulldog Java was on site at Belfair Elementary to spread the love to our teachers through their mobile coffee service. Teachers were excited for this annual teacher appreciation week tradition and, as they arrived for their day, visited with the students who were setting up their coffee station in the front office. One student, Cooper, enjoyed traveling down memory lane after running into his Kindergarten paraeducator, Alicia Covert. A feel good day for ALL! Next stop for the Bulldog Java mobile appreciation service will be Thursday, when they travel to Sand Hill Elementary. Thank you Bulldog Java for helping make teacher appreciation week extra special for our amazing team of educators!
🌷Tip-Toe Through the Tulips🌷At Hawkins MS, staff are starting Teacher Appreciation week with a garden-themed décor and an extravaganza of treats. The week ahead is bound to be fun, with a special theme each day.
We ❤️ our teachers!
🕺🎷🚶♀️Beautiful Day for a Parade!🥁🚶🏻🎺🚶
Our band students, families, musical directors, and bus drivers had an early start this morning, heading off to compete in the 75th Annual Loyalty Days Parade in Long Beach, WA. Enthusiasm was high during the pre-parade-pep-talk from their music instructors, Chris Drewry and Matt Frost, and there was lots of laughing and joking as parents loaded up the trailer with all the instruments. The bands typically do very well in this competition, amassing many awards through the years they have been participating. We wish you the best of luck!
🎵🥁🎷 REMINDER: All-District Band Concert Tonight!
This is one of the classic North Mason, not-to-be-missed events. The all-district band concert showcases the amazing musical talent of our students and their music teachers, in one large space, for maximum enjoyment. Come out and show your support for our students and the incredible music program we have here in the District.
Everyone is welcome to attend! Please share!
When: Friday, May 2nd
Where: NMHS Gymnasium
Time: 6:30 pm
🏃Hawkins MS cross-country athletes competed against a number of schools in the area at a meet hosted at Phil Pugh Stadium Wednesday. Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches for doing North Mason proud with your effort and sportsmanship!
Full results can be found here: https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/255584/results/all
💙Recognizing Cooperation💙 As we finish up this month's Building Administrator Awards series recognizing 'cooperation,' Assistant Principal Kevin Pattison would like to nominate Brandi Kivi for demonstrating this trait consistently. He noted that, "Brandi is always looking for ways to get kids involved in Science. She has organized guest speakers from many different fields of Science as well as a recent trip to the wetlands for all of our 7th grade students." Thank you, Brandi, for all you do for our students. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
💙 Recognizing Cooperation 💙 Nominated by Principal Alexia Hadfield as part of the Building Administrator Appreciation series, Al Scheibner personifies the trait of cooperation: "Al has seamlessly moved into his new role this year. He has a consistent positive attitude toward new learning and systems in our building. Moreover, he is willing to assist teachers in management and systematic organization of data and record keeping with Edmendium. I appreciate the positive impact he has made to our building." -- Principal Hadfield, James. A. Taylor High School Congratulations on this recognition, Al. We appreciate all you do for our staff and students!
🎭 SAVE THE DATE 🎭
NMHS Theatre Department presents:
MEAN GIRLS
May 15, 16, 17, 29, 30 @ 6:30 pm
May 18 @ 2:00 pm
Cost: $12 or ASB $10
🦷Molar Roller Team🦷 Thanks to our community partners at Peninsula Community Health Services, Sand Hill Elementary and North Mason Upper Campus students were able to access dental care this week though the mobile dental program; a service that removes the barrier many families face getting students to dental appointments. Nurse Jaclyn and her team are working to provide more valuable opportunities like this in the future. Thank you to all involved in making this possible for our students!
Families came out to celebrate the many cultures that make up the Huskies community at the International Festival hosted by Hawkins MS last month. Some brought their favorite dish to share, others came dressed in traditional costumes, and there was music and dancing to add to the ambience and fun. Despite an initial date change due to weather, the turnout was fantastic. Our 7th graders also had the chance to showcase their WA State History projects. Thank you to our MLL team, volunteers, and all who attended to make this such a successful event for our students and community.
🩺 Healthcare Career Camp 🚑
Sixteen North Mason students attended "Healthcare Camp" today in Bremerton to explore a variety of careers in the healthcare industry. The students, accompanied by Autumn Perry, NMHS graduation specialist and Kyle Ottenbacher, NMHS athletic trainer, were able to visit close to 24 healthcare related career tables that were doing demonstrations and providing career information.
A huge thank you to Olympic College, the Marvin Williams Recreation Center, and Virginia Mason Franciscan for making this event possible for students!
Learn more about a career in healthcare: https://www.olympic.edu/student-life-support/enrollment-services/admissions/how-apply
🏫 Now Enrolling for Kindergarten!
Do you have a student turning 5 by August 31? It's not too late to sign up for Kindergarten!
The Family Engagement team is hosting two more opportunities to sign up for Kindergarten! Come to the North Mason School District Office on Monday, 5/5 at noon or at 5pm for in-person registration support. Bring copies of student vaccinations and birth certificate. No RSVP required.
Contact Laura Pugh at 360-277-2241 or Mateo Santiago msantiago@northmasonschools.org if you have any questions.
💙💚💜 Thank you to our administrative professionals who play an essential role in keeping the district running smoothly. We applaud your commitment and dedication! Today we celebrate you for the countless ways you provide support to staff, students, and administrators. You are making a difference...EVERY DAY!
💙 Recognizing Cooperation 💙
Principal Kalahan has nominated Megan Reznicek for the trait of 'Cooperation' as part of the Building Administration Appreciation series, sharing that, "Megan is the most cooperative and collegial staff member at Hawkins Middle School. Everyone looks to her for teacher leadership and support. From supporting new teachers through the BEST program to serving on multiple building leadership teams, we value her input, ideas, and guidance."
Congratulations on this recognition, Megan!
Congratulations to Superintendent Rosenbach and parent/community member Beth Ali for being honored at WASA's Regional Award Ceremony.
Superintendent Rosenbach was recognized with a retirement award as well as a 20-year award, the first recognizing her devotion to the profession and the other highlighting her length of service in the capacity of administrator. Presentations were made by Assistant Superintendent Dan King, as well as OESD 114 Superintendent Aaron Leavell.
Also recognized was Beth Ali, for her contribution to NMSD. She was presented with the Community Leadership award which is given to community members or groups in recognition of their outstanding contributions toward education. Specific criteria includes: benefit to students, leadership, motivation, success, cooperation/coordination with local district, recognition by others, and history of service. Superintendent Rosenbach presented the award to Beth, specifically highlighting her efforts during the Replacement Levy initiative.
Congratulations, Dana and Beth, for receiving these honors!
