ADVENTURES

Banking:  Washington Mutual Crown Hill Branch provides a free bank account for any student who signs up for banking at North Beach.  Bank days are on Thursdays during  lunch.  Students bring their deposits to our "bank" and the parent volunteers (banking ladies as the kids call them) collect the deposits, enter the information into a computer and take everything up to the bank.  Students receive statements every quarter and can make withdrawals at the bank branch. Every time the students make a deposit they can earn prizes provided by Washington Mutual. 
           

Cartoon Club:  Started by students, this new program introduces kids to the exciting world cartooning.  Cartoon club is open to second through fifth grade students.

Computer Club:  Our Resident Journalist has organized this new club.

  Chess Club:  Every Thursday after school the library is transformed into a chess parlor with rows of chess boards ready for eager players. Chess master, Nori Mihara is on hand for coaching, questions and instruction.  Skill level is not important as beginners can improve their game while advanced players have an opportunity to play a variety of competitors. Chess club is open to grades 2nd through 5th.

  Chorus:  North Beach has a wonderful singing and performance group called the Shining Stars Chorus. The chorus meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings before school and is open to grades 2nd through 5th.

 Mad Science: This six-week program is offered periodically throughout the year. Children get hands-on experience with exciting science experiments. To learn more visit http://www.madscience.org/ (Open to all grades).

Drama Club:  Drama Club meets in the fall for 6-8 weeks and is open to 3rd, 4th & 5th grades.  In Drama Club the kids participate in various activities such as paper bag skits, songs, impromptu, games and mime.  They also take part in the school play.  

Japanese Club:  Students learn the Japanese language and culture in this after school club.

Sports Club:  Our PE teacher Mr. Hartmann has created an opportunity for kids to explore physical activity in a fun, after school atmosphere.

Student Council:  The Student Council serves as a student government.  The officer positions are open to 3rd, 4th & 5th grades. But second and third graders elect representatives from each class to attend the meetings.  Student Council provides students with a voice in decisions made that affect their school.  During the monthly meetings, the officers and classroom representatives discuss ways to implement various projects that concern the student body. Student Council teaches self-advocacy, democracy and responsibility.  Since the officers and classroom representatives are all elected by the student body, the children learn about the elections and campaigns as well. 

February
2/1 - Class Picture Day
2/5 & 2/6 - YADA
2/6 - Bullying Seminar
2/7 - 2 hour Early Dismissal
2/8 - School Tour (9:30 am)
2/13 - School Tour (1:30 pm)
2/15 - Last School Tour (9:30 am)
2/15 - Drama Club Play (7 pm)
2/19-2/23 - Mid-Winter Break

March
3/2 - Read Across America Assembly
3/7 - 2 hour Early Dismissal
3/7 - Family Math Night (6:30 pm)
3/16 - Sock Hop (6 pm)
3/30 - Science Fair

April
4/9-4/13 - Spring Break
4/16 - WaSL Testing Starts
4/20 - BINGO (6:30 pm)
4/26 - PTA General Meeting (7 pm)

May
5/7 - 5/11 - Teacher Appreciation
5/16 - 2 hour Early Dismissal
5/17 - Ballard Parade
5/22 - K-2 Music Concert
5/24 - 3-5 Music Concert
5/28 - Memorial Day
5/30 - Walk-a-Jog-a-Move-a-Thon

June
6/5 - Woo Hoo Night
6/19 - Field Day
6/21 & 6/22 - Snow Make up Days
6/22 - 5th Grade Graduation
6/22 - Last Day of School 1 hour Early Dismissal