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Volume 10, Issue 8<br />
Dear Helen <strong>Baller</strong> Families,<br />
May 2012<br />
<strong>Baller</strong> <strong>Bear</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />
Hopefully you all enjoyed your Spring Break. My family vacationed in Phoenix, Arizona. It was nice to see the<br />
sun and experience temperatures that were warmer than sixty degrees on a regular basis. We swam a lot and<br />
went to a couple Spring Training baseball games. Now I am way behind on yard work!<br />
We are currently taking the MSP test. The Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) is the state’s exam for<br />
students in grades 3-8. The testing window for paper and pencil is from April 25 th to May 17 th . The fifth graders<br />
will be taking the on-line reading assessment starting on May 14 th and ending on May 22 nd . Please avoid any<br />
vacations or doctor’s appointments if possible. If a student misses a test they can make it up within the testing<br />
window. Please make sure your child/children get a good night of sleep and eat a balanced breakfast. If you<br />
have questions about the MSP, please let me know.<br />
We are getting to the time of year when we start planning for next year. During the last month of school,<br />
teachers meet in grade level teams to build class lists for the next year. When we build lists we consider the<br />
match between each student and the teacher. Equally as important is the combination of students within a<br />
class. We take into consideration many other factors such as student achievement, learning styles, students<br />
with varying behavior and social skills, the number of boys and girls and input from parents. Student Input<br />
Forms will be available Monday, May 7th. We appreciate the thoughtful information you submit regarding<br />
your child. Please return your form to the office by Tuesday, May 31 st . More information will be coming soon!<br />
Friday, May 18th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. we will have our first Family Spring Dance and silent auction. We will<br />
have an awesome DJ with great music and lots of door prizes. Admission is free, but we are collecting a<br />
canned food donation for our local food bank. A variety of drinks and goodies will be available for purchase.<br />
There will be a silent auction with great items including a limo ride, family day trips and activities. This is<br />
going to be a really fun night so we hope to see you there. Thanks to Mrs. Harlan for organizing the event!<br />
Wow, that seems like a ton of things going on! We appreciate all our volunteers. Thanks for supporting our<br />
students. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call me or email me at .<br />
Enjoy the month of May!<br />
Aaron Parman,<br />
Principal<br />
Helen <strong>Baller</strong> Elementary 1954 NE Garfield Street; <strong>Camas</strong>, Washington 98607-1143<br />
Pnone: (360)833-5720 Fax (360)833-5721 Website: schools.camas.wednet.edu/helenballer/
<strong>Baller</strong> <strong>Bear</strong><br />
Calendar of Events<br />
April 25-May 17 – MSP testing for 3 rd through 5 th Grade<br />
April 30-May 4 – Teacher Appreciation Week<br />
May 8 - PTA Planning Meeting for 2012-2013 school year<br />
9:30-1pm<br />
May 11 – PTA Board meeting, 2-3pm<br />
May 14-22 – MSP Reading test for 5 th grade<br />
May 16 – Helen <strong>Baller</strong> Kindergarten Orientation<br />
May 18 – Birthday Table<br />
May 18 – Family Spring Dance, 6-8pm<br />
DJ, Silent Auction. Doors open at 5:30pm.<br />
May 25-28 – Memorial Day Holidays – No <strong>School</strong><br />
June 1 – <strong>Baller</strong> Fun Run<br />
June 4 – Safety Patrol Picnic at Oaks Park<br />
June 6 – Mrs Wing's teams in the Junior Rose Parade<br />
June 7 – Helen <strong>Baller</strong> Barbeque<br />
June 8 - 5th Grade Track Meet<br />
June 8 – Birthday Table<br />
June 14 – Helen <strong>Baller</strong> Field Day<br />
June 15 – PTA Board meeting, 2-3pm<br />
June 15 – PTA General Membership Meeting 3-3:30pm<br />
June 18 – 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony<br />
June 20 – Last Day of <strong>School</strong><br />
A Message From <strong>Camas</strong> Community<br />
Education:<br />
Are you ready for a change of seasons? It's<br />
time to look ahead to summer and all it has to<br />
offer. In addition to enjoying the warmer<br />
weather, you can plan some fun, enriching, and<br />
affordable learning opportunities for your<br />
children. Whether your children need a little<br />
extra help in reading, writing, or math, or<br />
simply a fun way to expand their knowledge<br />
and creativity, <strong>Camas</strong> Community Education<br />
provides a wide variety of activities from<br />
which to choose. The <strong>Camas</strong> Community<br />
Education Spring/Summer 2012 Brochure is<br />
now available at www.camascommunityed.org.<br />
Register today and Enrich Your Life with a<br />
Community Ed class or summer camp!<br />
PTA Information:<br />
PTA Website:<br />
www.helenballerpta.org<br />
PTA President: Kathi Hansen<br />
president@helenballerpta.org<br />
Spiritwear: Diana Sterle<br />
Helenballerspiritwear@comcast.net<br />
<strong>News</strong>letter: SueAnn Murphy<br />
Helenballer.newsletter@gmail.com<br />
Your time is a gift...<br />
Thank you for<br />
Volunteering!<br />
How do I sign up? Check out<br />
Signupgenius.com<br />
And enter hbpta@yahoo.com<br />
To see a wide variety of ways<br />
That you can help!<br />
Introducing Helen <strong>Baller</strong>'s 2012-2013<br />
PTA Board Members:<br />
President: Cheryl Johmson<br />
Vice President: Open<br />
Secretary: Monica Walbruch<br />
Treasurer: Kim Newell<br />
Fundraising: David VanCleve<br />
The Helen <strong>Baller</strong> Health Room<br />
Says “ THANK YOU! ”<br />
Your clothing donations<br />
Are well appreciated!<br />
Angela Bourquin<br />
Health Room Assistant<br />
(360) 833-5720
<strong>Baller</strong> Birthday Table:<br />
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Moms come<br />
join your son or daughter for lunch!<br />
Students who have birthdays during the month of<br />
May will be celebrating at the Birthday Table on<br />
Friday, May 18th from 11:25am to 12:20pm. If<br />
you have a child who will be attending the birthday<br />
table, please feel free to join him/her during<br />
his/her lunch. The kids love to introduce their<br />
parents to their friends.<br />
Note: All health concerns and allergies are closely<br />
monitored and can be accommodated for your<br />
child to participate in the birthday table.<br />
If you have any questions, would like to volunteer<br />
your time or donate ice cream treats for the event,<br />
please contact Cheryl Johnson at 844.5797 or<br />
email her at birthdaytable@helenballerpta.org.<br />
You may also sign up at Signupgenius.com and<br />
enter hbpta@yahoo.com in the search.<br />
Learn the facts about Washington’s 529 Prepaid<br />
Tuition Program –<br />
The Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET )<br />
Program.<br />
Bring your questions for a time of information,<br />
discussion, and Q&A. This session will also include<br />
resources for making college savings fit into your<br />
budget with GET and other options! This program is<br />
being sponsored by the Guaranteed Education Tuition<br />
(GET) Program.<br />
Date: Tuesday, May 8<br />
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.<br />
Place: Zellerbach Administration Center, Conference<br />
Room F<br />
Karen Rudolf<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> Community Education Coordinator<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
841 NE 22nd Avenue<br />
<strong>Camas</strong>, WA 98607<br />
(360) 833-5548<br />
(360) 833-5544<br />
www.camascommunityed.org<br />
FAMILY SPRING DANCE!<br />
Friday, May 18th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.<br />
Doors will open at 5:30!<br />
Come watch Mr. Parman do the Polka!!! Get ready<br />
to do the Macarena, Cha Cha Slide, the Limbo and<br />
more!!! The DJ will be sure to play many great<br />
dance hits!<br />
Admission: FREE! Optional: Bring one can of food<br />
per family for our community food bank.<br />
Available for purchase from Kidz with Ice:<br />
*drinks - $1.00<br />
*cotton candy - $1.00<br />
*hot dogs - $2.50<br />
*pretzels - $2.00<br />
*shaved ice - $1.00<br />
The small silent auction has grown! Many amazing<br />
items have been donated. There will be a variety of<br />
great packages and themed-baskets to bid on. Here’s a<br />
glimpse of what to look forward to:<br />
Gift Cards - Bellagio’s, The Rock, McMenamins, QFC,<br />
Puffin Café, Smokey’s Pizza, McGrath’s, Costco,<br />
Uncommon Gift, Twilight Pizza, and Cactus Ya Ya.<br />
Family Fun Outings – Malibu Raceway, Bullwinkles,<br />
Clark County Fair, Mt. View Ice Arena, G6 Airpark,<br />
Source Climbing Center, Christian Youth Theater, Steak<br />
Burger Golf-O-Rama, Orchard Hills Golf and Country<br />
Club.<br />
Services – P.A.W.S Sports Camps, 5 Star Limousine,<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> Computer Clinic, Bloom, Rushing Water Yoga<br />
and Sorelle Salon and Spa.<br />
Day Trips – Mt. Hood Railroad, Portland Spirit, Maryhill<br />
Museum, Wildlife Safari, Wild Waves, and Oregon<br />
Shakespeare Festival.<br />
Door Prizes! Something for every student! Glow in the<br />
dark wristbands and necklaces! Gift cards to Rose’s<br />
Café, Top Burger, and Sonic Burger! Liberty Theater<br />
movie passes! Lots of other great prizes!
Success Book Roll Call<br />
Below is a list of students who have signed the Success Book during the month of April. Any Helen <strong>Baller</strong><br />
staff member can have a student sign the Success Book for being successful with academics, behavior or<br />
work ethic. Several of the students signed the Success Book multiple times, but I have only listed their<br />
name once. Way to go Helen <strong>Baller</strong> <strong>Bear</strong>s! We are proud of you!<br />
Ebin Danley<br />
Aiden Baird<br />
Ava Eaton<br />
Maddie McArthur<br />
Violet Smiley<br />
Bella Burns<br />
Cyenna McCusker<br />
Anne Califf<br />
Rantin Reynolds<br />
Liam Turner<br />
Ethan Ouchi<br />
Logan Garza<br />
Kaden Steelman<br />
Laura Berson<br />
Isabelle Davidson<br />
Lukas Scharrelman<br />
Sierra Craft<br />
Clark Dinh<br />
Alan Geng<br />
Andrew Forrester<br />
Nicole Gilstrap<br />
Renae York<br />
Titus Sanders<br />
Kristian White<br />
Julius Sveen<br />
Caylen Danley<br />
Laila Markland<br />
Brig Griffin<br />
Autumn Sterle<br />
Laura Burton<br />
Payton Strickler<br />
Rylee Cook<br />
Alex Johnson<br />
Elizabeth Gillespie<br />
Paige Cody<br />
Sammy Geiger<br />
Bella Distante<br />
Eddie Twyman<br />
Macynn Schmid<br />
Ella Shannon<br />
Tristen Mangenelli<br />
Courtland Anderson<br />
Deitrich Vu<br />
David Melton<br />
LaCee Myers<br />
Alex Holley<br />
Jackson Warnick<br />
Nate Baker<br />
Julia Marsh<br />
Yozen Fang<br />
Makenna Pasa<br />
Kennedy Keller<br />
Shakyah Boggs<br />
Travis Metzler<br />
Calvin Wight<br />
Gabriel Gramps<br />
Austin Ashcraft<br />
Syerrah Wilson<br />
Brooklyn Craft<br />
Kyla Englund<br />
Luc Utheza<br />
Alex Gilbertson<br />
Kai Cathcart<br />
Anna Walbruch<br />
Michaela Ephraim<br />
Martin Knysh<br />
Cassie Jones<br />
Alcyen Templer<br />
Mia Heinrichs<br />
James Podrez<br />
Moriah Ephraim<br />
Rhyan W.<br />
Chloe White<br />
Kayleigh Brough<br />
Francesca Sosky<br />
Hayley Shaw<br />
Sydney Whisenhunt<br />
Aiden Baird<br />
Ben Floyd<br />
Violet Smiley<br />
Kyla Ralston<br />
Bella Burns<br />
Allyson stoller<br />
Sammy Geiger<br />
Grace Rush<br />
Jacob Gianan<br />
Anna Bedont<br />
Audrey Stewart<br />
Ian Brown<br />
Riley Robbins<br />
Lili Ford<br />
Brady Carrick<br />
Moriah Seal<br />
Marinah Vargo<br />
Ava Lyman<br />
Emily Elwell<br />
Tyler Vigil<br />
Conner Murphy<br />
Shian Wen<br />
Noah Dangerfield<br />
Elizabeth Gillespie
The Fort Vancouver Regional Library <strong>District</strong> presents:<br />
Read to the Dogs.<br />
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dog-and-handler<br />
teams are registered volunteers with Delta Society's Pet Partners Program, sponsored by Dove Lewis. This<br />
program is designed for children ages 5-12. To register for a 25-minute session, please contact one of the<br />
libraries below.<br />
Saturday, May 5, 4-6 pm 360-687-2322<br />
Battleground Community Library, 1207 SE 8 th Way, in Battleground Village, Battleground, WA 98604<br />
Wednesday, May 9, 3-5pm 360-906-5160<br />
Vancouver Community Library, 901 C Street, Vancouver, WA 98660<br />
Saturday, May 12, 9-11am 360-892-8256<br />
Vancouver Mall Community Library, in the Mall Level 2 next to JC Penney, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Drive,<br />
Suite 285, Vancouver, WA 98662<br />
Wednesday, May 16, 5-7pm 360-571-9696<br />
Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Road, Vancouver WA 98685<br />
Tuesday, May 29, 6:30-8pm 360-687-2322<br />
Battleground Community Library, 1207 SE 8 th Way, in Battleground Village, Battleground, WA 98604<br />
A Message from <strong>Camas</strong> Roots Garden<br />
A number of Helen <strong>Baller</strong> classes have scheduled walking field trips to the <strong>Camas</strong><br />
Roots Garden this spring. We’ll be tasting a few things, looking for bugs and slugs, and<br />
doing a compost relay race. The more volunteers we have, the more hands-on we can<br />
be with our activities. If you would like to help us host a classroom visit, please let us<br />
know! No gardening experience is necessary. Contact Elisa Wells at or 833-0925 if you<br />
would like to help out when classes visit.<br />
Also, be sure to look for the <strong>Camas</strong> Roots Garden booth in the Kid Zone at the <strong>Camas</strong><br />
Mother’s Day Plant Fair, Saturday May 12 from 9-4 at <strong>Camas</strong> High <strong>School</strong>. We’ll be<br />
helping kids make recycled newspaper pots and plant seeds—a fun activity for all ages.<br />
Picture caption: Students visiting the garden this month will be able to taste kale flowers<br />
(pictured), mint, lemon balm, chives, oregano, and rhubarb.
<strong>News</strong> from<br />
<strong>News</strong> for Kids and Parents:<br />
Page Turner Book Discussion Group<br />
for 4th grade and up, and their parents! Borrow a special copy of the book from the<br />
library, you both read it, you both come to the meeting, and then you get to keep the<br />
book for free! Sign-up required. Snacks and an activity, too! The next book is When<br />
You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead, on Tuesday May 8th @ 7pm. Books are available<br />
for pick-up now! This will be the last Page Turners Book Discussion until September.<br />
September books will be available mid-August.<br />
Children's Book Week is May 7th-13th!<br />
Guess the book-in-a-jar at the library to win a prize!<br />
Vote for your favorite children's book and illustrator online!<br />
Superheroes and Comic Books Event: for kids in 1st-6th grade.<br />
Love superheroes and villians? Powers and capes? Iron Man<br />
and Wonder Woman? Kids, come participate in this SUPER<br />
program made just for you! Snacks, games, and fun activities!<br />
No sign-up necessary. Thursday May 10th at 4:00pm.<br />
SNEAK PEEK: UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS FOR KIDS IN JUNE<br />
The Summer Reading Program is June 16th - August 11th!<br />
Rewards for reading, free events, Summer Movies, and more!<br />
Programs and events are sponsored in part by the Friends and Foundation of the <strong>Camas</strong> Library.
Greetings!<br />
The <strong>Camas</strong> Athletics Booster Club is proud to announce "Cinco de Casino,” our 2nd Annual Casino Night & Auction<br />
Fundraiser. Making a return engagement at Westlie Ford in Washougal on Saturday, May 5, the night will be filled<br />
with multiple opportunities to raise funds to support <strong>Camas</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>’s athletic programs.<br />
The Dickerson Family will be officially presenting a check to the Boosters for the Westlie Ford $50 Touchdown<br />
donations earned by our fierce Papermaker football team.<br />
Westlie Ford and Riverview Bank are VIP event sponsors this year with additional sponsorships<br />
from: Browns Funeral Home, Lacamas Flowers & Events, Dr. Martens Airwair USA, Washougal Sport & Spine,<br />
Blairco Heating, Shanahan Insurance, Grocery Outlet, Lacamas Credit Union, and <strong>Camas</strong> Vision & Downtown Vision<br />
Centers.<br />
Cinco de Casino event tickets are $35 per person, $45 after May 1. Ticket purchase includes appetizers and start-up<br />
gaming script. Poker tournament pre-registration tickets are $30 per person with three active tournaments in play.<br />
Blackjack tournament, plus silent and live auctions will also take place throughout the evening. Click here to<br />
purchase tickets.<br />
This is a 21 and over event. Doors at “Casa de Westlie” open at 6:00 p.m. Sponsorships are still available. Contact<br />
Wanda Miller at 360.904.3001 for great opportunities or visit our website for event details. Additionally,<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> Booster’s Facebook page will have ongoing updates of auction items, prizes, and additional information.<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> High <strong>School</strong> has carried a tradition of excellence in athletics for many years. There are many<br />
accomplishments that the <strong>Camas</strong> High <strong>School</strong> sports program can be proud of.<br />
Sports can play a big role in the development of a student athlete's life skills. Playing sports teaches discipline, team<br />
work, social skills, and keeps our youth healthy and active. Thank you for your continued support of our many <strong>District</strong><br />
Athletic Programs. If you are interested in being an active booster supporter, please contact the <strong>Camas</strong> Athletics<br />
Booster Club for more information at camasboosters@gmail.com.<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> Boosters have awared many grants to our <strong>Camas</strong> athletic programs including:<br />
• Track Uniforms for Skyridge Middle <strong>School</strong> & Liberty Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
• Wrestling warm-ups for Skyridge Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
• Tennis Ball Machine for <strong>Camas</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
• Girls Golf Rain Gear for <strong>Camas</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
• Track Sprinters for <strong>Camas</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
• Wrestling Singlets & Uniforms for <strong>Camas</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
• Bowling Shirts for <strong>Camas</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
• Tennis – Portable benches for <strong>Camas</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
• Track – Laptop for <strong>Camas</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
• Track hurdles, timer stand, discus cage, outdoor PA system for Skyridge Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
• Football-5 man blocking sled for Skyridge Middle <strong>School</strong> & Liberty Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
• Football goal posts & pads for Liberty Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
2012 is the first year that <strong>Camas</strong> Athletics Booster Club is offering 2 scholarships for $3,000.00 each, they will be<br />
awarded to one male and one female athlete.<br />
About <strong>Camas</strong> Athletics Booster Club (CABC):<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> Athletic Booster Club has been a licensed 501c3 since 2004 as an organization focusing on supporting<br />
athletic programs in the <strong>Camas</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>. CABC offers scholarship programs, team equipment upgrades,<br />
tournament attendance, uniforms, and student participation financial aid assistance. CABC enhances community and<br />
student involvement in various activities throughout the year. CABC is made up of a volunteer board of parents,<br />
community partners, and school district employees, with the sole purpose of enhancing athletic and educational<br />
opportunities for students within the <strong>Camas</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>.
Message from the Washington State Department of Health regarding<br />
Whooping Coughs: