Good afternoon Emerald Heights families,

Students enjoyed their Valentine celebrations this week, and it was wonderful to see so many smiles and acts of kindness across our classrooms. As we head into the holiday weekend, here are a few important reminders and updates.

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🚨 NO SCHOOL – HOLIDAY WEEKEND 🚨

There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, February 13, and Monday, February 16.

• Friday, February 13 – Non-Student Day
• Monday, February 16 – Presidents’ Day Holiday

We look forward to welcoming students back next Tuesday!

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📝 Family Climate Survey 

Each year, the Central Kitsap School District asks families to complete a short climate survey. The feedback helps us better understand family experiences and supports our ongoing efforts to strengthen learning, belonging, communication, and overall school climate.
• Anonymous
• 23 questions
• Takes less than 10 minutes
• Closes February 27
👉 Link to Family Climate Survey
Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your voice. Your feedback truly helps guide our work.

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💬 4th & 5th Grade Student Survey

Each year, the Central Kitsap School District asks our 4th and 5th grade students to complete a short student survey. The feedback helps us better understand students’ experiences at school and supports our ongoing efforts to strengthen learning, belonging, and student well-being.

• Completed electronically in classrooms
• Takes about 10 minutes
• Administered prior to February 27
• Sample survey questions are attached for review

If you would prefer that your child not participate, you may opt them out by contacting your child’s classroom teacher through ParentSquare, email, or direct communication.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or our school office team. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

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🎨❄️ Winter Art Walk 2026: A Huge Success!

Thank you to the families who joined us last week. It was wonderful to see our community come together to celebrate the creativity of our students. The children were so excited to share their beautiful art projects with you!
A very big thank you to our PTA for sponsoring this event, purchasing the prizes and supplies, and hosting the Silent Auction. We also extend our gratitude to our dedicated teachers and staff for guiding students through these projects — and of course, to our fabulous Emerald Heights students for their hard work. We are incredibly impressed by their talent and effort!

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🎨 Support the Arts

If you didn’t get a chance to donate during the event, there is still time! Your contributions help us continue to provide high-quality art experiences and quality supplies for our students. We couldn’t do this without your amazing support.
Donate here: https://bit.ly/EMpay

Thank you!

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🍔 PTA – Red Robin Fundraiser

EVERY THURSDAY (excluding holidays), Red Robin in Silverdale will donate 20% of food sales back to the Emerald Heights PTA when you mention our fundraiser!
📍 Red Robin
10455 Silverdale Way NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
All day during regular restaurant hours
Dine-In:
Show the fundraiser flyer or mention “Emerald Heights PTA Fundraiser” to your server.
To-Go Orders:

1. Start your order at redrobin.com/order and select the Silverdale location.
2. Go to the “Fundraisers (To-Go Only)” category.
3. Add the fundraiser item to your bag.
4. Complete your order and pick up your food (curbside available at this location).

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Thank you for being such a supportive and engaged school community. We are so grateful for the partnership we share with our families.
Have a wonderful weekend, and take care. 💛

Stephanie Brush
Principal, Emerald Heights