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Welcome to Mrs. Gagnon's Knightly 3/4 Quest Class!
Follow what you love and it will take you where you want to be.
Natalie Goldberg

We work hard...
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... and we play hard!
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“Giftedness is NOT what you do or how hard you work. It is WHO YOU ARE. You think differently. You experience life intensely. You care about injustice. You see, meaning. You appreciate and strive for the exquisite. You are painfully sensitive. You are extremely complex. You cherish integrity. Your truth-telling has gotten you in trouble. Should 98% of the population find you odd, seek the company of those who love you just the way you are. You are not broken. You do not need to be fixed. You are utterly fascinating. Trust yourself!”  

-- Dr. Linda Kreger Silverman



 
A little about Mrs. Gagnon:
I am a Central Washington University graduate (Go Wildcats!) with my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a minor in English Language. I received my Masters Degree in Reading Curriculum and Instruction from Grand Canyon University. I am highly qualified to teach K-8 students, reading, and writing. This is my 5th year of teaching and my fourth year as a proud Northwood Knight! I grew up in the Puyallup School District and graduated from Rogers HS; in fact, both my husband and I went to Northwood! I also was a Quest kiddo when I was in school, too! I love working here and being a part of the community I grew up in. Northwood is a special place with lots of special people! Teaching is such a passion of mine, and I am so blessed to spend my days teaching such sweet kids!
I live with my husband, Justin, in Bonney Lake. In April our beautiful sweet daughter, Harper, was born! She is the light of our lives and we are SO in love with her! I love spending time with my family ~ they are my top priority in life! In our free time we love to go on walks and runs, camping, snowboarding, boating, wakeboarding, travel, watch movies, hang out with our Bible study group, and spend time with our families and friends. Other activities I enjoy include reading, yoga, coffee, collecting shoes, baking and cooking, decorating, throwing dinner parties, and teaching children. 

Here are some of my favorite things:
Color: Green
Season: Summer (but Fall is a close second!)
Ice Cream: Pistachio
Food: Spaghetti and Rice
Board Game: Life or Monopoly
Card Game: Hearts
Dessert: Pumpkin Pie (Anything, really! I have a huge sweet tooth!)
Animal: Penguin
Sport: Basketball
Book: Water for Elephants or East of the Sun
Exercise Activity: Yoga & Bosu classes
Music Artist: Jack Johnson; Coldplay
Place to Vacation: Lake Chelan, WA
Item to Collect: Coffee mugs and Christmas ornaments


This is going to be an AMAZING school year! I am so excited to learn and play with all of you!



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 Justin and I were married June 28, 2009, and our beautiful daughter, Harper Lyn, was born on April 25, 2012!

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 If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to send me an email; I believe in constant communication! It is the quickest way to get ahold of me. 

I can be reached at: GagnonRA@puyallup.k12.wa.us.

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Northwood Knights are...

Honest, Respectful, Responsible -
We are people of integrity!


Northwood's Mission Statement:
At Northwood, we believe our students, staff, parents, and community members work collaboratively to provide the environment and foundation for lifelong learning and academic success. Working together as Knights of Integrity, we can help ensure students grow towards emotional, social, and academic goals. At Northwood we work hard to be honest, respectful, and responsible people.



Please visit the links on the left for daily updates:

Announcements: Monthly Calendar, AR info, Reading Minutes, Upcoming Events (class & school), Weekly Units of Study, Important Information - this tab is VIP; check daily - be sure to scroll all the way down!
Discussion: Post your comments or questions to a conversation thread and engage in dialogue with your classmates and teacher!
Documents: Word &/or PDF documents of projects, Reading Logs, and other select activities & assignments
Homework: Nightly assignments and due dates -
this tab is VIP; check daily!
Links: Helpful internet resources & learning games
 
2012-2013 School Supply List
Available under the DOCUMENTS tab under "Classroom Resources"

 QUEST Start Times:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:30-2:56
Wednesday: 8:20-12:01
 



 Portable 25's Specialist Schedule
Monday: P.E. @ 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday: Music @ 12:45 p.m.
Wednesday: Music @ 9:00 a.m.
Thursday: P.E. @ 12:45 p.m.
Friday: Library @ 12:45 p.m


Please e-mail me with any questions or comments:
GagnonRA@puyallup.k12.wa.us