Mission Statement
«The mission of the Options Program is to provide North Kitsap students with a community-based education that fosters the development of self-directed, life-long learners through significant family involvement, interdependent multi-age learning groups, and curricula that are responsive to students' needs and interests.»
Yearbook photos Thurs. 4/24
Christine writes:
Alumni parent Isabel Gates has graciously offered to take yearbook photos of all our kids and classes this Thursday April 24.
The goal is one standard shot per kid, and then a second “Hero shot” — in which kids can have props, hats, costumes, or another kid- or group. Please mention to your kids to bring items and be prepared.
Thanks to Isabel, and to Stephanie Pierce and Sarah Beckett for helping!
Expect further yearbook updates in coming days and weeks…
Food for thought for Visioning Day
Bob writes:
Dear Options Parents,
It’s a strange time. I remember a book, written 40 years before its time, called AT THE EDGE OF HISTORY (William Irving Thompson). It’s an extremely powerful description of where we are (still) as a culture: right at the brink. At the very tip. Where the plank across the chasm either holds, or cracks. … (read the rest)
Evaluations attached; newsletter today
Christine writes:
Hi all:
Please look for the Options Voice newsletter that should arrive in your kid’s backpacks today. Many thanks to alumni Jared Rusk for layout.
Attached is the final version of the recent evaluations. It’s 20 pages, and contains many interesting parent viewpoints…worth reading. Many thanks to Laurie Christean for long hours entering data.
We have a kid version of the evaluations in the works, too.
christine
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Spring Mini-Classes Need You to Jump In And Help
Christine writes:
“Awareness of Food” is our spring theme, and Options needs help from parents to make this happen.
We’ll be working on food oriented projects right up to camp, but the classes listed below will be taking place on 4 Wednesdays in a row starting April 16th., from about 1:00 to 3:15 PM. Jumping in and teaching, co-teaching, or helping with a class is one of the best ways to participate in Options, and now is your chance. … (read the rest)
Evaluations: extended this week!
Christine writes:
There is still time to write your evaluation and put in the box in Bob’s room. The teachers will be at school through Friday; you could bring it to your conference or drop it off. … (read the rest)