Grass Valley News-April 12, 2013 - Camas School District
Grass Valley News-April 12, 2013 - Camas School District
Grass Valley News-April 12, 2013 - Camas School District
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Dear Families,<br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
I am thrilled to announce that we have for the second year received a Washington<br />
Achievement Award! This award is based on the Washington Achievement Index and<br />
recognizes the top 5% of all elementary schools in the state based on many data<br />
points. This year in addition to our award for Overall Excellence we have also<br />
received special recognition in Science. Follow this link for details: http://<br />
www.k<strong>12</strong>.wa.us/EducationAwards/WashingtonAchievement<br />
This award provides validation for the efforts of all of us to herd our Zebras toward solid<br />
understanding of academic standards, strong habits of self-directed learners and<br />
personal growth. Those of us who work with your children are honored to have your<br />
trust and support.<br />
And so it is with mixed feelings that I am retiring at the end of this school year. I know<br />
how fortunate I have been to be part of the <strong>Camas</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> and to work with an<br />
outstanding staff. I will leave with great confidence in handing our school over to a new<br />
principal, who will be met by highly collaborative teams and seventy-seven professionals<br />
who know how to build a strong school and follow through with dedication every<br />
day.<br />
I will miss your wonderful children who arrive each day happy to be with friends and<br />
excited to be part of our learning community. I’m privileged to get to visit their classrooms<br />
often and see them work so diligently to master math problems, write down their<br />
ideas and read carefully. You instill important values in your children and we see proof<br />
of that in their attitudes at school.<br />
Thank you for your ongoing support—for volunteering, for contributing time and<br />
resources to school projects and events, and for encouraging your children to do their<br />
best each day.<br />
Yours sincerely,<br />
Patricia Erdmann,<br />
Principal<br />
<strong>Grass</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Elementary · 3000 <strong>Grass</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Drive, <strong>Camas</strong>, WA 98607<br />
(360) 833-5710 · Fax (360) 833-5711 · http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/grassvalley
<strong>2013</strong><br />
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri<br />
15 16 17 PM-K 18 19<br />
22 Earth Day 23 24 AM-K 25 26<br />
Sun 4/21: CEF<br />
Taste of <strong>Camas</strong><br />
& Iron Chef<br />
29 30 1 PM-K 2 3<br />
<strong>April</strong> Birthdays<br />
Celebration<br />
Preschool<br />
Open House<br />
5-7 PM<br />
6 7 8 AM-K 9 10<br />
MSP Testing:<br />
3rd & 4th<br />
grades<br />
MSP Testing:<br />
4th grade<br />
MSP Testing:<br />
3rd & 4th<br />
grades<br />
13 14 15 PM-K 16 17<br />
20 21 22 AM-K 23 24<br />
27 28 29 30 31<br />
NO SCHOOL<br />
Memorial Day<br />
MSP Testing:<br />
4th & 5th<br />
grades<br />
5th grade (orange)<br />
MSP Testing &<br />
2nd grade:<br />
Goin’ Buggy Play<br />
Fun Run pledge<br />
sheets due<br />
Qdoba Dine<br />
Around<br />
2nd grade<br />
field trip<br />
GVE Kindergarten<br />
Orientation<br />
9:15-11 AM<br />
PM-K<br />
A Day in the Life<br />
Transition Talk/<br />
Video<br />
1st & 2nd grade<br />
field trips &<br />
5th grade (pink)<br />
MSP Testing<br />
5th grade (teal)<br />
MSP Testing &<br />
General PTA<br />
Meeting 9:05 am<br />
Earth Day<br />
Fun Run &<br />
Celebration<br />
Fun Run<br />
pledge money<br />
due<br />
Coffee &<br />
Conv. 9:10 AM &<br />
Jazz Performance<br />
@ Hilton<br />
9:45-<strong>12</strong>:20<br />
5th grade MSP<br />
Testing<br />
1st grade field trip,<br />
5th grade (purple)<br />
MSP Testing &<br />
Carnival & Auction<br />
5th grade field<br />
trip &<br />
May Birthdays<br />
Celebration
<strong>Grass</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Elementary<br />
<strong>2013</strong> EARTH DAY<br />
FUN RUN<br />
FUNDRAISER<br />
Friday, <strong>April</strong> 19<br />
This annual fundraiser is a fun event for all students! 100% of your donation goes<br />
towards 30+programs and events that directly support your child’s education and<br />
experiences at <strong>Grass</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>! From Art Discovery to the Annual Spring Carnival, field day<br />
to field trips, birthday books to yearbooks, and movie nights to staff mini-grants, your<br />
donations make it possible for our school to thrive.<br />
The class who<br />
raises the<br />
most money<br />
will win a<br />
grand prize.<br />
9:15 - 9:45 1st grade<br />
9:45 - 10:00 4th grade<br />
10:15 - 10:45 3rd grade<br />
10:45 - 11:00 AM Kindergarten<br />
TWO GRAND<br />
PRIZES WILL BE<br />
AWARDED:<br />
A special picnic<br />
lunch for the<br />
entire class!<br />
BRING YOUR OWN<br />
WATER BOTTLE! The<br />
class with the most #<br />
of students bringing<br />
a water bottle to use<br />
during the run will<br />
win a grand prize.<br />
Pledge sheets are going home today! Collect pledges and return to school<br />
by Wednesday, <strong>April</strong> 17, prior to the Fun Run.<br />
Students run during a 30 minute time slot. Feel free to come cheer your Zebra on!<br />
11:00 - 11:30 2nd grade<br />
11:30 - <strong>12</strong>:00 5th grade<br />
<strong>12</strong>:45 - 1:00 PM Kindergarten
3rd Annual <strong>Grass</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
Carnival & Silent Auction<br />
Click the links below to VOLUNTEER at<br />
the event on Friday, May 17, or to<br />
donate auction items.<br />
CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS<br />
www.SignUpGenius.com/<br />
go/60B0A4EA8A62BA75-grass<br />
AUCTION VOLUNTEERS<br />
http://www.signupgenius.com/<br />
go/60B0A4EA8A62BA75-grass1<br />
GRADE LEVEL BASKET<br />
DONATIONS<br />
http://www.signupgenius.com/<br />
go/60B0A4EA8A62BA75-auction<br />
Click HERE to see the current list of<br />
auction donations!<br />
DINE AROUND FUNDRAISER<br />
Wednesday, May 8<br />
from 8 am to 9 pm<br />
155 NE 192 nd Ave.<br />
<strong>Camas</strong>, WA 98607<br />
FUN RUN<br />
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED<br />
We can use your help during the<br />
Fun Run on Friday, <strong>April</strong> 19. From<br />
marking laps to filling water<br />
bottles or spritzing little Zebra<br />
faces with water, join us for the<br />
Fun Run.<br />
Click HERE to sign-up.<br />
MSP State Testing Dates<br />
3rd Grade: May 7 & 9<br />
4th Grade: May 2, 7, 9 & 14<br />
5th Grade: May 10, 14, & 16<br />
(pink group), 17 (purple group),<br />
21 (orange group), & 23 (teal<br />
group)<br />
Preview the menu at:<br />
www.qdobaoregon.com<br />
Purchase your favorite meal and 20% of the proceeds will be<br />
donated to the <strong>Grass</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> PTA.
The Green Stripe<br />
SEND IN YOUR BOTTLE CAPS NOW!<br />
All year long, families have been collecting bottle caps to help <strong>Grass</strong> <strong>Valley</strong><br />
win a local competition through Sorelle Spa. Our students have been counting<br />
and Mrs. Della Valle has been lugging caps to the recycle center. Can<br />
you believe we have already collected an estimated 70,000 bottle caps? Yet,<br />
that is not enough! Check your pockets, kitchen drawers, and under the car<br />
seats! Every cap will make a difference in our friendly four-school competition.<br />
What types of caps are accepted? Rigid plastic caps that twist on with<br />
a threaded neck such as shampoo, beverage, and even detergent!<br />
Click HERE to view the cap collection guide.<br />
Any amount can be turned in.<br />
Please count each cap and place them in a Ziploc bag with the total<br />
number written on it.<br />
Send them with your Zebra BY MONDAY, <strong>April</strong> 22!<br />
EARTH DAY EVENTS AT GRASS VALLEY<br />
We are so excited to celebrate Earth Day on Monday, <strong>April</strong> 22, we have made<br />
it a two day event, beginning with the Fun Run on Friday, <strong>April</strong> 19. Classes may<br />
also participate in various activities including: weeding the garden, nature<br />
walks around the school wetlands area, making Earth Day flags, and conducting<br />
classroom energy and trash audits. Feel free to contact your student’s<br />
teacher to see if you can help on Friday, <strong>April</strong> 19 or Monday, <strong>April</strong> 22.<br />
COMMUNITY EARTH MONTH ACTIVITIES<br />
Columbia Springs “provides our community a unique setting where educational<br />
experiences foster a greater awareness of the natural world, inspiring<br />
stewardship.” During Earth Month, they are offering a number of activities for<br />
families including a Family Wormshop, Annual Critter Count, and a Backyard<br />
Composting workshop. Click HERE to check out their events calendar.<br />
HELP EARN $$$ FOR WA GREEN SCHOOLS<br />
<strong>Grass</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> is part of the WA Green <strong>School</strong>s (WAGA) program and in honor of<br />
Earth Day, we can help their organization earn money. Now through <strong>April</strong> 22,<br />
one of their sponsors, Brenthaven (a green company making laptop cases and<br />
other accessories), is contributing $1 to WAGS for every Like they receive on<br />
Facebook. Simply click HERE to be connected to the Brenthaven page and<br />
click LIKE! By helping WAGS, we help <strong>Grass</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> continue to be green!
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION<br />
<strong>Grass</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Elementary<br />
Date: May 22<br />
time: 9:15-11:00 AM<br />
Helen Baller Elementary<br />
Date: May 15<br />
Time: 9:30-11:00 AM<br />
Lacamas Heights Elementary<br />
Date: May 15<br />
Time: 9:30-11:00 AM<br />
Prune Hill Elementary<br />
Date: May 15<br />
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM<br />
Dorothy Fox Elementary<br />
Date: May 22<br />
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM<br />
Papermaker Preschool - Enrollment for Fall <strong>2013</strong>-14<br />
Woodburn Elementary<br />
Date: May 29<br />
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM<br />
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION<br />
INFORMATION!<br />
The CHS Papermaker Preschool is open to children who are four years of age by August 31,<br />
<strong>2013</strong>. The full-time preschool hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuition is $690 per month,<br />
pro-rated September through May, for full- full-time (nine-hour maximum/day) preschoolers.<br />
Our integrated preschool follows the <strong>Camas</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Calendar. If you have any questions<br />
regarding our program or would like to schedule a visit, please call the Career & Technical<br />
Education Office at 833-7258.<br />
If you would like to register your child, please call Shanna Nielson or Becky Stauffer at 833-<br />
5410 to schedule a registration appointment. Registration materials are available online at<br />
www.camas.wednet.edu under Parent Corner. Registration applications are also available for<br />
pick up at the <strong>District</strong> Office, located at 841 NE 22nd Ave.<br />
P.B.S. Spotlight<br />
Catching Zebras being<br />
Safe, Responsible, and Respectable<br />
Congratulations to the <strong>April</strong> PBS stripe drawing<br />
winner, Ashton A., from Mrs. Land’s 3rd grade class!<br />
Since 3rd grade has already won a trip to the PBS<br />
book cart, all 3rd graders will enjoy a special movie<br />
time with friends! Additionally, Mrs. Land has<br />
received the special parking spot for the month.<br />
Positive Behavior Support: A <strong>District</strong>-wide behavior<br />
recognition program helping to establish schoolwide<br />
expectations and to foster a positive school<br />
climate.
Don’t recall if you pre-ordered at Back to <strong>School</strong><br />
Night? Click HERE to see a list of pre-orders.<br />
*Note: order forms will be sent home next week*
Provide Provide an an Item Item for for for Your Your Your Grade Grade’s Grade ’s Auction Auction Basket<br />
Basket<br />
Let’s raise some money!! Now through Fri. May 3 you can<br />
help fill any number of themed baskets that will grace our<br />
Annual Spring Auction & Carnival, Friday, May 17.<br />
Choose your child’s grade, or – if you happen to have a<br />
new item just laying around that fits another theme –<br />
donate something for another grade.<br />
You are welcome to 1) send in an item, 2) email grassvalleypta3665@gmail.com to let us know, or<br />
3) sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0A4EA8A62BA75-auction/7375146.<br />
Have an idea for something not on the list? AWESOME. Send it on in!<br />
5 th Grade – Sports<br />
• Sports Bag/Backpack<br />
• Sports paraphernalia<br />
• Sport trading cards<br />
4 th Grade – Games & Grooves<br />
• iTunes gift card<br />
• iPod shuffle<br />
• Earbuds/Earphones<br />
3 rd Grade – The Great Outdoors<br />
• Camping accessories:<br />
compass, lantern,<br />
flashlights, bug repellant<br />
2 nd Grade – Unplugged<br />
• Board Games<br />
• Card Games<br />
• Activity Books<br />
1 st Grade – Beach<br />
• Beach Bag/Tote<br />
• Towels<br />
• Sunglasses<br />
Kindergarten – Pets/Animals<br />
• Dog Toys<br />
• Cat Toys<br />
• Books/magazines<br />
• Orange cones or discs<br />
• Nerf balls (any)<br />
• Car/Wall charger<br />
• Tee-shirt<br />
• Accessories<br />
• Campfire items:<br />
marshmallows, chocolate,<br />
graham crackers, skewers<br />
• Art materials<br />
• Books<br />
• Legos<br />
• Sunscreen/Aloe Vera<br />
• Snorkel/goggles<br />
• Dive Sticks<br />
• Dog Food<br />
• Cat Food<br />
*All donations are tax deductible.*<br />
• Sports equipment<br />
• Whistle<br />
• Stopwatch<br />
• Gift cards for online<br />
game subscription/points<br />
• Skylanders<br />
• Blankets<br />
• Bug Catchers<br />
• Fishing Pole/Tackle<br />
• Littlest Pet Shop<br />
• Puzzles<br />
• Brain teasers<br />
• Cooler<br />
• Rafts/floats<br />
• Beach Toys<br />
• Dog Bed<br />
• Grooming Items
HUG THE CAMAS LIBRARY!<br />
The <strong>Camas</strong> Public Library is celebrating its 90 th birthday! As part of the<br />
month-long celebration, the library is gathering members of the community<br />
to come and “hug the library” on Wednesday, <strong>April</strong> 17, gathering at 2:30 pm<br />
and hugging at 3:00 pm. Participants will surround the building, hold hands,<br />
and give it a squeeze.<br />
We need at least 100 men, women, and children for a successful hug! If you<br />
would like to show your love and appreciation for the library, please RSVP<br />
by calling 360.834.4692 or stop by the service desk and sign up.<br />
For more information, contact Ellen Miles, Youth Services Librarian, at<br />
360.834.4692 x4703 or emiles@cityofcamas.us.<br />
Above: Zebras enjoying a little Jazzercise!<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> Community Education<br />
http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/communityed/<br />
Spring/Summer classes & camps<br />
http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/communityed/<br />
files/<strong>2013</strong>/04/Spring-Summer-<strong>2013</strong>-Brochure.pdf<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> Community Library<br />
http://www.ci.camas.wa.us/index.php/<br />
camaspubliclibrary<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> Education Foundation<br />
http://www.cefcamas.org/<br />
Community organizations<br />
are beginning to announce<br />
their Spring and Summer<br />
programs and camps!<br />
Check out the links below<br />
to find out what’s being<br />
offered for your kids in the<br />
upcoming months.<br />
COMMUNITY LINKS<br />
Click on any link to be connected<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> Parks & Recreation<br />
Spring/Summer programs & camps<br />
http://www.ci.camas.wa.us/images/DOCS/<br />
PARK_REC/REPORTS/newsletterparks.pdf<br />
Camtown Youth Festival Art Contest<br />
Entries due June 6: Entry form & details<br />
Jack, Will & Rob Center<br />
http://www.bgcportland.org/programs-and-services/<br />
clubs-map/jack-will-and-rob-club
When<br />
Where<br />
Why<br />
What<br />
Tickets<br />
Chef Peter Echeverio<br />
Returning Iron Chef<br />
Cathy Sork– Dorothy Fox Principal<br />
June Greene- Community Member<br />
Scot Lakey – Hayes Freedom Student<br />
Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 21, <strong>2013</strong> 1:00-4:00 pm<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> High <strong>School</strong> Commons<br />
A fundraiser for <strong>Camas</strong> Educational Foundation<br />
For more information, visit www.cefcamas.org<br />
Watch cooking teams in action and enjoy menu items from<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> vendors. Join in food games and hands-on activities.<br />
There will be fun things to do for young and old.<br />
No Preregistration Required<br />
Entry is $5-adults, $3 -students & free for children under 5<br />
Activity tickets $1, good toward food, beverages, games and handson<br />
activities. Some menu items and activities may be valued at 2 or<br />
more tickets.<br />
People’s Choice Judging $10, (limited availability)<br />
Chef Tim McCusker<br />
Challenger, Harvest Chef<br />
Aaron Parman – Helen Baller Principal<br />
Karen Kennedy - Community Member<br />
Rachel Greene – CHS student
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Registration Form Mail to: <strong>Camas</strong> Community Ed. - 841 NE 22 nd Avenue, <strong>Camas</strong>, WA 98607 (360) 833.5544 or 833.5548<br />
Students First Name: Last Name:<br />
Parent’s name if student is under age 18:<br />
Youth Info Only: Date of Birth: Gender: M F <strong>School</strong>: ______________________________ Grade:<br />
Address:<br />
City: State: Zip:<br />
Home Phone: # Cell # Work #<br />
Email Address:<br />
Who will pick your child up from class:<br />
Code Class Title Fee<br />
<br />
<br />
Total Enclosed: $<br />
has my permission to participate in this CCE activity. I understand the Community Education<br />
program does not provide insurance. I certify that my child is physically and mentally able to participate in this activity. I, intending to be legally<br />
bound, waive and release my rights and claims for damages I may accrue against any and all sponsors of this activity. I understand my child’s<br />
image may be used for promotional purposes for CCE and/or the CSD.<br />
Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:<br />
Office Use Only: Check #: Receipt #:<br />
$<br />
$