JohnHellwichPSD

Peninsula School District Asst Supe John Hellwich reflecting on ed issues and sharing PSD successes

[Tom Vander Ark @tvanderark]

12 Shifts to Move from Teacher-Led to Student-Centered Environments https://t.co/jYC9pbrgz5 via @Getting_Smart

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

@GhVoyager hosted contingent from Boda, Norway to show off their outdoors learning spaces and cute Transitional Kindergarteners. Wonderful hosts! @psd401

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

@psd401 Elementary Choir Festival kicked off a two night performance tonight with @GhVoyager, @HH_Orcas, @Pioneer_STEAM, @eaglesS_O_A_R_, @AES_Otters sounding amazing! #supportthearts

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

Heron’s Key got a treat today with the @SwiftWaterSeals choir and student leaders this morning. #community @PSD401Elem

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

Wonderful first day for Kindergarten! Mrs. Groshell’s class @VESHuskies, dad reading Roald Dahl’s Matilda to son @eaglesS_O_A_R_, first playground experience @AES_Otters, and Mrs. Willson with K’s first lunchroom experience @SwiftWaterSeals. @psd401

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

Got to see some wonder EOY events around @psd401 this week as we put a bow on 2023. 5th grade Moving Ups and awards assemblies, and other celebrations…and we got some sun to kick off summer break!

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

Elementary Grad walks are one of the highlights of the year. @pad401 seniors return to their alma maters for a parade and Q and A in full cap and gown, and the kids love it! @Peninsula1947 pictured at @MinterCreek

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

Alumni photo

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

Magical night @roadrunnerpride’s spring concert, the fabulous Julie Allison’s final concert after 39 years. Nobody has had more of a musical influence on my twins as Julie, and as a @psd401 admin I am grateful knowing there are 1000’s of others who feel the same. #supportthearts

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

Graduation season kicks off for me with Transitional Kindergarten at @GhVoyager: what a wonderful year with their outdoor focus - Mrs. Northstrom is a star! @psd401

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

Today we had the traditional Color Run @DESExplorers, with some help from @GigHarborFire to cool things off - tons of smiles and fun had by all, including supt @BahrKrestin, board member Lori Glover and principal @delonna Halliday. @psd401

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

Great events tonight around the district, including @VESHuskies STEAM night and @DESExplorers Celebration of Learning night. “I just can’t stop smiling” - Principal @delonna

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

Full STEAM ahead at @Pioneer_STEAM tonight, featuring local partners like the @GHHistoryMuseum, and a real live astronaut from @blueorigin. Great night of exploring!

[Peninsula S.D. @psd401]

Students from Minter Creek Elementary & Vaughn Elementary raised $17K with the Move With Minter & Move with Vaughn fundraisers! 🏃‍♂️🚒 They rocked their fitness pledges, earning a special day with @KeyPeninsulaFire complete with fun EMS equipment! #InspiredAndEmpoweredPSD

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

Fantastic “Arts Around the World” program tonight @PurdyElementary, one of 3 Arts Infusion elementary schools this year. Connecting with culture through art! #psd401

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

@KrisHagel Way to represent @psd401 Kris!

[Krestin Bahr @BahrKrestin]

Recognizing GREEN School award winner @Pioneer_STEAM today as WA State nominee 2022 to @usedgov @waOSPI ! Congratulations! @psd401 is so proud of you!

[Peninsula S.D. @psd401]

Henderson Bay High School students were given the opportunity to take a Mental Health First Aid course, thanks to PSD’s partnership with @CISofPeninsula and the @TPCHD. Read more - https://t.co/ZaK5nqhJTg
#InspiredAndEmpoweredPSD #EveryChildEveryDay

[JohnHellwichPSD @PSDLearns]

First ever Kiwanis Gig Harbor Has Talent! showcase today was wonderful! Co-sponsored by Virginia Mason @PenLightCo and @PenMetParks. Music, jokes, comedy, yo-yo, acrobatics - GH kids really are talented! @psd401

[Katie Novak @KatieNovakUDL]

We created this guide with @wasa_oly to support students with disabilities in general education classrooms. The tool includes:
✅Process for designing inclusive instruction
✅Support examples for all students
✅Supports flowchart
✅MTSS terms explained
https://t.co/tJqCjJhVw5