Dear ASD families:
I hope you all have a wonderful Spring Break! As we focus on these last few months of school, please know that we continue to attend to students’ social-emotional well-being as much as their academic growth.
We met recently with the Island Health administration to discuss the rising need for mental health support and continue to work with our staff and community partners to meet the growing needs of students. If you have any questions or need support, please reach out to your student’s counselor, principal, or me. We are here for you.
Enjoy your break!
Sincerely,
Superintendent Justin Irish
Accepting applications for Student Board Reps
We are currently accepting applications for student board representatives to the Anacortes School Board. Two incoming juniors will serve along two rising seniors. This is a two-year commitment, beginning with the 2022-23 school year.
Student board reps have an opportunity to gain real-life experience serving alongside the elected members of the school board.
To be eligible, you must currently be in your sophomore year in the Anacortes School District and be in good academic standing.
Expectations and Benefits:
- Student reps are expected to attend all school board meetings and site visits (twice a month)
- Annual Research Project
- Attend conferences/ Local speaking engagements
- Leadership Skills
- Communications Skills
- And more!
To apply, please submit an application online by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 29th.
Questions? Contact the Superintendent's Office (360) 503-1211 or tramsay@asd103.org
Nominations open for Brodniak Cultural Education Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the Walter A. Brodniak Award for Cultural Education.
The Brodniak Award was created to foster growth of the cultural arts in the school district. Brodniak, Anacortes School District Superintendent from 1973 to 1977, was a staunch believer in the powerful contributions that arts make to our community. Each year, the award is given to a student, faculty member, administrator, school director, community member or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural arts in the Anacortes School District in the past year.
Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Friday, April 22. Please use the online form to submit your nomination. A selection committee will review the nominations and make a recommendation to the superintendent. The recipient will be recognized at an upcoming School Board Meeting.
If you have questions, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at (360) 503-1211 or tramsay@asd103.org.
Kindergarten Registration Open
Enrollment is now open for all incoming kindergartners for the 2022-23 school year. Children entering kindergarten must be age 5 on or before August 31, 2022, in order to register. We urge families to enroll early to support our placement process, and help us ensure that siblings can be placed at the same school. Anacortes is a non-boundary district; students are placed following certain criteria and guidelines, per board policy 3131. Priority is given to families who enroll prior to May 15.
More information can be found in our Kindergarten Registration Packet.
Register your student online. (Incripcion en linea) Before you register, you’ll need:
Child’s birth certificate, passport, or other age verification document
Completed Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) (https://wa.myir.net)
Child’s Immunization Record
If applicable, parenting plan/court order and/or proof of guardianship
Important upcoming dates:
Thursday, April 21, 6 p.m. - Kindergarten Family Info Night (via zoom: https://asd103.zoom.us/j/83901361983)
Don’t have access to a computer for registration? No problem! Contact the district office to schedule an appointment: (360) 503-1212 or aberard@asd103.org
Placement Overview
Per state law, students must be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2022 to enter kindergarten. Students must be 6 years of age on or before August 31, 2022 to enter first grade.
We recommend enrolling your student in their age-appropriate grade level, despite any umet learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. The district can help provide screening questions to determine your child’s best developmental placement. If you have questions about your child’s development, please contact our Teaching, Learning and Inclusive Services Department at (360) 503-1212 or aberard@asd103.org
Assignment Timeline
Families will receive their elementary assignment by email in mid-August.
Questions?
Contact Anne Berard, Elementary Registrar: (360) 503-1212 or aberard@asd103.org
Nick of Time: Cardiac Arrest Screening
Wednesday May 4, 2022, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Anacortes HS Gymnasium
1600 20th St, Anacortes, WA 98221
Nick of Time Foundation in partnership with the UW Center for Sports Cardiology conducts ECG youth heart screenings for adolescents and young adults ages 12-24. Screenings consist of a Heart Health Survey asking about possible signs & symptoms or family history of a heart condition. An ECG is performed that analyzes the electrical signals of the heart and the results are reviewed on site by medical professionals experienced in ECG youth heart screens. A simple ECG can identify certain serious heart conditions that cannot be detected by a stethoscope. Most serious abnormalities have no warning signs.
Student screening forms can be found here, or at AHS.
All students must pre-register for an appointment at: https://bit.ly/NoTFEKGAppt and submit parental consent forms.
Return completed forms to Ms. Morgan in the main office or scan and email to: imorgan@asd103.org
Questions please call 425-967-5828
