Grass Valley News-April 12, 2013 - Camas School District

Dear Families,
April 12, 2013
I am thrilled to announce that we have for the second year received a Washington
Achievement Award! This award is based on the Washington Achievement Index and
recognizes the top 5% of all elementary schools in the state based on many data
points. This year in addition to our award for Overall Excellence we have also
received special recognition in Science. Follow this link for details: http://
www.k12.wa.us/EducationAwards/WashingtonAchievement
This award provides validation for the efforts of all of us to herd our Zebras toward solid
understanding of academic standards, strong habits of self-directed learners and
personal growth. Those of us who work with your children are honored to have your
trust and support.
And so it is with mixed feelings that I am retiring at the end of this school year. I know
how fortunate I have been to be part of the Camas School District and to work with an
outstanding staff. I will leave with great confidence in handing our school over to a new
principal, who will be met by highly collaborative teams and seventy-seven professionals
who know how to build a strong school and follow through with dedication every
day.
I will miss your wonderful children who arrive each day happy to be with friends and
excited to be part of our learning community. I’m privileged to get to visit their classrooms
often and see them work so diligently to master math problems, write down their
ideas and read carefully. You instill important values in your children and we see proof
of that in their attitudes at school.
Thank you for your ongoing support—for volunteering, for contributing time and
resources to school projects and events, and for encouraging your children to do their
best each day.
Yours sincerely,
Patricia Erdmann,
Principal
Grass Valley Elementary · 3000 Grass Valley Drive, Camas, WA 98607
(360) 833-5710 · Fax (360) 833-5711 · http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/grassvalley

2013
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
15 16 17 PM-K 18 19
22 Earth Day 23 24 AM-K 25 26
Sun 4/21: CEF
Taste of Camas
& Iron Chef
29 30 1 PM-K 2 3
April Birthdays
Celebration
Preschool
Open House
5-7 PM
6 7 8 AM-K 9 10
MSP Testing:
3rd & 4th
grades
MSP Testing:
4th grade
MSP Testing:
3rd & 4th
grades
13 14 15 PM-K 16 17
20 21 22 AM-K 23 24
27 28 29 30 31
NO SCHOOL
Memorial Day
MSP Testing:
4th & 5th
grades
5th grade (orange)
MSP Testing &
2nd grade:
Goin’ Buggy Play
Fun Run pledge
sheets due
Qdoba Dine
Around
2nd grade
field trip
GVE Kindergarten
Orientation
9:15-11 AM
PM-K
A Day in the Life
Transition Talk/
Video
1st & 2nd grade
field trips &
5th grade (pink)
MSP Testing
5th grade (teal)
MSP Testing &
General PTA
Meeting 9:05 am
Earth Day
Fun Run &
Celebration
Fun Run
pledge money
due
Coffee &
Conv. 9:10 AM &
Jazz Performance
@ Hilton
9:45-12:20
5th grade MSP
Testing
1st grade field trip,
5th grade (purple)
MSP Testing &
Carnival & Auction
5th grade field
trip &
May Birthdays
Celebration

Grass Valley Elementary
2013 EARTH DAY
FUN RUN
FUNDRAISER
Friday, April 19
This annual fundraiser is a fun event for all students! 100% of your donation goes
towards 30+programs and events that directly support your child’s education and
experiences at Grass Valley! From Art Discovery to the Annual Spring Carnival, field day
to field trips, birthday books to yearbooks, and movie nights to staff mini-grants, your
donations make it possible for our school to thrive.
The class who
raises the
most money
will win a
grand prize.
9:15 - 9:45 1st grade
9:45 - 10:00 4th grade
10:15 - 10:45 3rd grade
10:45 - 11:00 AM Kindergarten
TWO GRAND
PRIZES WILL BE
AWARDED:
A special picnic
lunch for the
entire class!
BRING YOUR OWN
WATER BOTTLE! The
class with the most #
of students bringing
a water bottle to use
during the run will
win a grand prize.
Pledge sheets are going home today! Collect pledges and return to school
by Wednesday, April 17, prior to the Fun Run.
Students run during a 30 minute time slot. Feel free to come cheer your Zebra on!
11:00 - 11:30 2nd grade
11:30 - 12:00 5th grade
12:45 - 1:00 PM Kindergarten

3rd Annual Grass Valley
Carnival & Silent Auction
Click the links below to VOLUNTEER at
the event on Friday, May 17, or to
donate auction items.
CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS
www.SignUpGenius.com/
go/60B0A4EA8A62BA75-grass
AUCTION VOLUNTEERS
http://www.signupgenius.com/
go/60B0A4EA8A62BA75-grass1
GRADE LEVEL BASKET
DONATIONS
http://www.signupgenius.com/
go/60B0A4EA8A62BA75-auction
Click HERE to see the current list of
auction donations!
DINE AROUND FUNDRAISER
Wednesday, May 8
from 8 am to 9 pm
155 NE 192 nd Ave.
Camas, WA 98607
FUN RUN
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We can use your help during the
Fun Run on Friday, April 19. From
marking laps to filling water
bottles or spritzing little Zebra
faces with water, join us for the
Fun Run.
Click HERE to sign-up.
MSP State Testing Dates
3rd Grade: May 7 & 9
4th Grade: May 2, 7, 9 & 14
5th Grade: May 10, 14, & 16
(pink group), 17 (purple group),
21 (orange group), & 23 (teal
group)
Preview the menu at:
www.qdobaoregon.com
Purchase your favorite meal and 20% of the proceeds will be
donated to the Grass Valley PTA.

The Green Stripe
SEND IN YOUR BOTTLE CAPS NOW!
All year long, families have been collecting bottle caps to help Grass Valley
win a local competition through Sorelle Spa. Our students have been counting
and Mrs. Della Valle has been lugging caps to the recycle center. Can
you believe we have already collected an estimated 70,000 bottle caps? Yet,
that is not enough! Check your pockets, kitchen drawers, and under the car
seats! Every cap will make a difference in our friendly four-school competition.
What types of caps are accepted? Rigid plastic caps that twist on with
a threaded neck such as shampoo, beverage, and even detergent!
Click HERE to view the cap collection guide.
Any amount can be turned in.
Please count each cap and place them in a Ziploc bag with the total
number written on it.
Send them with your Zebra BY MONDAY, April 22!
EARTH DAY EVENTS AT GRASS VALLEY
We are so excited to celebrate Earth Day on Monday, April 22, we have made
it a two day event, beginning with the Fun Run on Friday, April 19. Classes may
also participate in various activities including: weeding the garden, nature
walks around the school wetlands area, making Earth Day flags, and conducting
classroom energy and trash audits. Feel free to contact your student’s
teacher to see if you can help on Friday, April 19 or Monday, April 22.
COMMUNITY EARTH MONTH ACTIVITIES
Columbia Springs “provides our community a unique setting where educational
experiences foster a greater awareness of the natural world, inspiring
stewardship.” During Earth Month, they are offering a number of activities for
families including a Family Wormshop, Annual Critter Count, and a Backyard
Composting workshop. Click HERE to check out their events calendar.
HELP EARN $$$ FOR WA GREEN SCHOOLS
Grass Valley is part of the WA Green Schools (WAGA) program and in honor of
Earth Day, we can help their organization earn money. Now through April 22,
one of their sponsors, Brenthaven (a green company making laptop cases and
other accessories), is contributing $1 to WAGS for every Like they receive on
Facebook. Simply click HERE to be connected to the Brenthaven page and
click LIKE! By helping WAGS, we help Grass Valley continue to be green!

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
Grass Valley Elementary
Date: May 22
time: 9:15-11:00 AM
Helen Baller Elementary
Date: May 15
Time: 9:30-11:00 AM
Lacamas Heights Elementary
Date: May 15
Time: 9:30-11:00 AM
Prune Hill Elementary
Date: May 15
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
Dorothy Fox Elementary
Date: May 22
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
Papermaker Preschool - Enrollment for Fall 2013-14
Woodburn Elementary
Date: May 29
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
INFORMATION!
The CHS Papermaker Preschool is open to children who are four years of age by August 31,
2013. The full-time preschool hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuition is $690 per month,
pro-rated September through May, for full- full-time (nine-hour maximum/day) preschoolers.
Our integrated preschool follows the Camas School District Calendar. If you have any questions
regarding our program or would like to schedule a visit, please call the Career & Technical
Education Office at 833-7258.
If you would like to register your child, please call Shanna Nielson or Becky Stauffer at 833-
5410 to schedule a registration appointment. Registration materials are available online at
www.camas.wednet.edu under Parent Corner. Registration applications are also available for
pick up at the District Office, located at 841 NE 22nd Ave.
P.B.S. Spotlight
Catching Zebras being
Safe, Responsible, and Respectable
Congratulations to the April PBS stripe drawing
winner, Ashton A., from Mrs. Land’s 3rd grade class!
Since 3rd grade has already won a trip to the PBS
book cart, all 3rd graders will enjoy a special movie
time with friends! Additionally, Mrs. Land has
received the special parking spot for the month.
Positive Behavior Support: A District-wide behavior
recognition program helping to establish schoolwide
expectations and to foster a positive school
climate.

Don’t recall if you pre-ordered at Back to School
Night? Click HERE to see a list of pre-orders.
*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
Basket
Let’s raise some money!! Now through Fri. May 3 you can
help fill any number of themed baskets that will grace our
Annual Spring Auction & Carnival, Friday, May 17.
Choose your child’s grade, or – if you happen to have a
new item just laying around that fits another theme –
donate something for another grade.
You are welcome to 1) send in an item, 2) email grassvalleypta3665@gmail.com to let us know, or
3) sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0A4EA8A62BA75-auction/7375146.
Have an idea for something not on the list? AWESOME. Send it on in!
5 th Grade – Sports
• Sports Bag/Backpack
• Sports paraphernalia
• Sport trading cards
4 th Grade – Games & Grooves
• iTunes gift card
• iPod shuffle
• Earbuds/Earphones
3 rd Grade – The Great Outdoors
• Camping accessories:
compass, lantern,
flashlights, bug repellant
2 nd Grade – Unplugged
• Board Games
• Card Games
• Activity Books
1 st Grade – Beach
• Beach Bag/Tote
• Towels
• Sunglasses
Kindergarten – Pets/Animals
• Dog Toys
• Cat Toys
• Books/magazines
• Orange cones or discs
• Nerf balls (any)
• Car/Wall charger
• Tee-shirt
• Accessories
• Campfire items:
marshmallows, chocolate,
graham crackers, skewers
• Art materials
• Books
• Legos
• Sunscreen/Aloe Vera
• Snorkel/goggles
• Dive Sticks
• Dog Food
• Cat Food
*All donations are tax deductible.*
• Sports equipment
• Whistle
• Stopwatch
• Gift cards for online
game subscription/points
• Skylanders
• Blankets
• Bug Catchers
• Fishing Pole/Tackle
• Littlest Pet Shop
• Puzzles
• Brain teasers
• Cooler
• Rafts/floats
• Beach Toys
• Dog Bed
• Grooming Items

HUG THE CAMAS LIBRARY!
The Camas Public Library is celebrating its 90 th birthday! As part of the
month-long celebration, the library is gathering members of the community
to come and “hug the library” on Wednesday, April 17, gathering at 2:30 pm
and hugging at 3:00 pm. Participants will surround the building, hold hands,
and give it a squeeze.
We need at least 100 men, women, and children for a successful hug! If you
would like to show your love and appreciation for the library, please RSVP
by calling 360.834.4692 or stop by the service desk and sign up.
For more information, contact Ellen Miles, Youth Services Librarian, at
360.834.4692 x4703 or emiles@cityofcamas.us.
Above: Zebras enjoying a little Jazzercise!
Camas Community Education
http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/communityed/
Spring/Summer classes & camps
http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/communityed/
files/2013/04/Spring-Summer-2013-Brochure.pdf
Camas Community Library
http://www.ci.camas.wa.us/index.php/
camaspubliclibrary
Camas Education Foundation
http://www.cefcamas.org/
Community organizations
are beginning to announce
their Spring and Summer
programs and camps!
Check out the links below
to find out what’s being
offered for your kids in the
upcoming months.
COMMUNITY LINKS
Click on any link to be connected
Camas Parks & Recreation
Spring/Summer programs & camps
http://www.ci.camas.wa.us/images/DOCS/
PARK_REC/REPORTS/newsletterparks.pdf
Camtown Youth Festival Art Contest
Entries due June 6: Entry form & details
Jack, Will & Rob Center
http://www.bgcportland.org/programs-and-services/
clubs-map/jack-will-and-rob-club

When
Where
Why
What
Tickets
Chef Peter Echeverio
Returning Iron Chef
Cathy Sork– Dorothy Fox Principal
June Greene- Community Member
Scot Lakey – Hayes Freedom Student
Sunday, April 21, 2013 1:00-4:00 pm
Camas High School Commons
A fundraiser for Camas Educational Foundation
For more information, visit www.cefcamas.org
Watch cooking teams in action and enjoy menu items from
Camas vendors. Join in food games and hands-on activities.
There will be fun things to do for young and old.
No Preregistration Required
Entry is $5-adults, $3 -students & free for children under 5
Activity tickets $1, good toward food, beverages, games and handson
activities. Some menu items and activities may be valued at 2 or
more tickets.
People’s Choice Judging $10, (limited availability)
Chef Tim McCusker
Challenger, Harvest Chef
Aaron Parman – Helen Baller Principal
Karen Kennedy - Community Member
Rachel Greene – CHS student

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Registration Form Mail to: Camas Community Ed. - 841 NE 22 nd Avenue, Camas, WA 98607 (360) 833.5544 or 833.5548
Students First Name: Last Name:
Parent’s name if student is under age 18:
Youth Info Only: Date of Birth: Gender: M F School: ______________________________ Grade:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Home Phone: # Cell # Work #
Email Address:
Who will pick your child up from class:
Code Class Title Fee
Total Enclosed: $
has my permission to participate in this CCE activity. I understand the Community Education
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
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
image may be used for promotional purposes for CCE and/or the CSD.
Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:
Office Use Only: Check #: Receipt #:
$
$