2010-2011 School Year
August 23, 2010
Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Community Members:
Welcome back to the new school year! It promises to be
an exciting year for our District. We will continue to
collaborate and work to find ways to increase student
achievement and focus on providing each of our students
the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and
character to become productive and successful citizens
in the community. This type of progress does not happen
by accident or in isolation. Everyone’s commitment to
working together for the benefit of our students is
evident and deserves ongoing recognition.
On September 1, we will begin the year
poised for success and filled with excitement and
enthusiasm. That success will come from your motivation,
passion and ambitious desire to deliver for each of our
students. As in the past, I look forward to this school
year – both for the opportunities and the challenges. I
am privileged to be the superintendent of such a
student-centered district with dedicated staff members,
outstanding students, supportive parents, committed
board members and a community which values education.
Transparency in communication is our
bottom line, and we will continue to strive to keep
families, staff and community members informed and
involved. We want everyone to know what is happening,
why it is happening and how it is going to make a
difference. To enhance communication, I encourage
parents and staff to join our “going paperless”
initiative. To provide us your email address, parents
can simply input or verify their email addresses in
Parent Portal. If you do not have an account in Parent
Portal, please contact your school’s main office. Parent
Portal will be accessible for the upcoming school year
on August 25.
Additionally, I have initiated a review
of the District’s overall communication strategies. A
District task force will be meeting over the next three
months with a charge to recommend both short-term and
long-term solutions for improvements in District
communications.
One immediate improvement in
communications that is being implemented in early fall
is a newly redesigned web site for the public and web
portal for staff. We are excited about these efforts and
will be soliciting feedback on the website’s
effectiveness.
I look forward to us continuing to
provide the best educational experience possible for the
most valuable asset in the Gig Harbor/Peninsula
communities, our students.
As always, I welcome your questions, suggestions and
comments.
Sincerely,
Terry Nelsen Bouck
Superintendent
bouckt@psd401.net
Fish Bowl Football Game:
September 3
The classic rivalry between Gig Harbor High School and Peninsula High School football teams will take place on Friday, September 3, at Roy Anderson Field. This annual event which is about good fun and spirited competition starts at 7:00 p.m.
Peninsula Schools Education Foundation (PSEF) Breakfast:
October 7
PSEF provides grants each year for our classroom teachers. These grants directly benefit and support our students. The 2010 PSEF Breakfast will be held at Canterwood Golf and Country Club on October 7 at 7:00 a.m. The keynote speaker will be Joe Jarzynka, a Gig Harbor High School and University of Washington graduate. Joe was a former UW walk-on who became a fan favorite. He was one of the most versatile players in Husky history. The UW football program inducted Joe into the Husky Hall of Fame in October 2009. For additional information on table sponsorship or attendance to the event, please contact the PSEF Board at
info@PSEFnd.org.
Kiwanis Club of Peninsula and Gig Harbor: Gear-Up for School
Gear-Up for School
We are eager and excited to announce several new leaders
joining our team for the coming school year. Each of
them brings unique experiences, energy and a keen sense
of our mission to help all students to achieve and
succeed.
Peninsula Hands on Art: SalmonChanted Harbor Event – September 18
Created in 2003, Peninsula Hands on Art creates a community of young artists that embraces the artistic talents of each individual child. The vision of this partnership with the Peninsula School District is to provide an all-district elementary art program that educates and engages children in art history and mixed media. Local artists and parent volunteers worked with over 2,500 elementary students during the 2009-2010 school year. Hands on Art will be holding the SalmonChanted Harbor Auction on Saturday, September 18. For additional information, please contact Marla Morgan at
mmm19622002@yahoo.com.
About Terry Bouck
Terry Bouck was originally from Burien, Washington. He received his undergraduate degree from Central Washington University, his Master’s of Education from Central Washington University and his Superintendent’s Certificate from Seattle Pacific University.
Mr. Bouck started his career with the Tacoma School District as a classroom teacher and went on to become a principal at the middle school level. Prior to his appointment to the position of Superintendent of the Peninsula School District, he served as Superintendent of the American International School in Lagos, Nigeria and as Assistant Superintendent with the Tacoma School District.
He is married to Kristina Bouck, a teacher in the South Kitsap School District. The Boucks have five children and four grandchildren. They reside in Gig Harbor.
