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Green Mountain News 11/13/26

Posted Date: 11/13/26 (04:00 PM)

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Green Mountain Elementary

Weekly Newsletter

November 13, 2026
Our mission at Green Mountain is to provide a high-quality education to ensure all students graduate ready for careers, college and life.

Upcoming Dates:


November 12-13 ........ LAP Open House 
November 12-13........ Circus of Success
November 12-19 ..... Scholastic Book Fair📚 
November 17........... PTA mtg 5:30
November 25 ......... Half Day Release @ 11:45 / Conferences
November 26-27 ....... Thanksgiving Holiday - No School


December 21-Jan 1....... Winter Break❄️




🐾 School Improvement Plan: Family Feedback 🐾

Green Mountain's School Improvement Plan is in full swing!  We are committed to providing the best educational experience for all students and will continue to support each child's individual growth, whether it’s through boosting reading comprehension, fostering critical thinking skills, or creating an environment where every child feels valued and supported. Thank you for being a vital part of this journey!

Please take a moment to review our school improvement plan and answer a few questions. We are always seeking to improve.

 

Green Mountain Presents ~CIRCUS OF SUCCESS 2026!!

If you would like to volunteer contact Mr. Lancaster by note, phone (360-662-8732), or email at andyl@ckschools.org  

Introduction:
An important part of the PE program at Green Mountain is learning new skills such as climbing a rope, balancing on stilts, or juggling a variety of objects. Learning and mastering these new skills are a big self-esteem builder when setting goals and working to achieve them.


Date and Schedule:
Due to the space needed for performing, the circus is split up into two evenings. The 5th graders won’t finish until 9:00 p.m. on Friday night. We hope this works for you. We know the kids won’t mind staying up. 🙂 Please have your child arrive 10 minutes before their performance hour and enter the gym using the main doors located just past the school office after the previous grade’s audience has left. If you arrive early the kids can get their face painted in Mrs. Agtonton’s kindergarten classroom.

Attendance:
Students are expected to attend their grade level performance. The kids have worked extremely hard mastering the new skills tailored to their grade and are looking forward to showing them to you. 🙂

THURSDAY evening, November 12th
6:00 - 7:00 2nd grade
7:00 - 8:00 4th grade

FRIDAY evening, November 13th
6:00 - 7:00 1st grade
7:00 - 8:00 3rd grade
8:00 - 9:00 5th grade

Skills:
All grades will be involved in juggling and rope climbing and have had an opportunity to learn go-go cycles or unicycles and stilts (3rd - 5th). Students are asked to perform if they feel successful at that activity. In addition, these skill units were practiced and will be presented by the following grades:
1st grade:  Peacock Feathers   2nd grade:  Tumbling
3rd grade:  Individual Jump Ropes  4th grade:  Hula Hoops
5th grade:  Double Dutch


Costumes, Makeup, and Misc.:
* Costumes and makeup are totally optional. If you decide to “clown it up,” please keep it simple and safe for performing. 

IT’LL BE A THREE RING CIRCUS… COME HELP CELEBRATE OUR SUCCESS!
 
A Scholastic Book Fair flyer features colorful banners, stars, and book illustrations, with dates from November 12-20, 2026, at Green Mountain Library.
A colorful circus-themed flyer announces the Green Mountain Lap Open House with dates and times.
 

Meet Officer Sean Kirkwood-School Resource Officer🚓

School Resource Officer, Sean Kirkwood, will be at Green Mountain from time to time to meet and greet our students when they arrive for school in the morning.  He is planning on coming out more often to get acquainted with our Grizzlies and build positive relationships.  As they transition to Klahowya Secondary School, he will be a friendly face they will recognize!
 
 
The official logo for WATCH D.O.G.S. featuring a cartoon dog wearing sunglasses, with the text 'WATCH D.O.G.S. DADS OF GREAT STUDENTS Est. 1998'.

Join Green Mountain Watch D.O.G.S!


If you are interested in becoming a Watch D.O.G., please submit a volunteer application online HERE.

Find out more about this program by visiting dadsofgreatstudents.com 
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Heroes of the Hallway!

Thank you to the Dads, and dad-like figures who make a difference at our school! Your support is so appreciated!
 

PTA News

Next PTA Meeting
Tuesday, November 17th @ 5:30pm
  • Meetings are held in the school library
Meet our PTA Reps for the 26-27 School Year:

President:  Jennifer Willette
Secretary: Emily Rose 
Treasurer:  Meghan Freedman

Please consider joining and/or volunteering with our PTA!

Questions? Contact: ptagme@gmail.com

 

Impact Aid

Every year, Central Kitsap School District applies for federal Impact Aid funding. These funds make up for the local tax dollars we lose because of tax-exempt federal property.
The results of our Impact Aid survey support this request and are critical to our district's resources for students.
Please complete the form as soon as possible by logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal, where the online forms for your students are available. To learn more, visit
https://www.ckschools.org/impactaid or email ImpactAid@ckschools.org with your questions. Thank you for your cooperation!

Ms. Nowak's Counseling Corner

Get to know our school counselor, Ms. Samantha Nowak! Her monthly newsletter includes great information about the supports she provides our students!


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