April Newsletter 2011 Final 032911.pub - Camas School District
April Newsletter 2011 Final 032911.pub - Camas School District
April Newsletter 2011 Final 032911.pub - Camas School District
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Spring is Upon Us with Great Things<br />
Still Expected to Come...Stay Tuned<br />
It’s hard to believe Spring Break is nearly upon us! This morning I had the opportunity to sit in<br />
with some classrooms and was inspired to see so many students working hard to start third<br />
trimester on the right foot, even with visions of Spring Break dancing in their heads!<br />
It’s this time of year, as we finish up Student Led Conferences and begin to talk about forecasting<br />
for next year, that we often engage in reflection about what’s gone well for us so far this<br />
year, what we’d like to work on for the remainder of the year, and we begin envisioning what<br />
next year might hold for us. There is still so much time to accomplish great things this year!<br />
Our teachers will be working hard this spring to help students accomplish the goals they’ve set<br />
for themselves for the third trimester. After Spring Break we’ll be engaged in forecasting. It’s a<br />
good time for families to talk about goals for next year. Students interested in pursuing Advanced<br />
Math or PreAP Language Arts next year will want to keep their ear to the ground for<br />
information about our changing process this year. During <strong>April</strong> information will become available<br />
about application for those programs. Pursuant with the direction of our school board,<br />
we’ll continue to reflect on how we help each student make academic progress, regardless of<br />
where they start again next year. Not knowing what the state budget holds for education, we’ll<br />
continue to plan on offering various enrichment options for students in the fall at Liberty, including<br />
the targeted math enrichment we instituted this year with great success. Stay tuned for<br />
more information about forecasting after Spring Break.<br />
We hope parents and community members will join Principal Boerke for a cup of coffee and<br />
conversation at the next “Perk with Boerke”, scheduled for <strong>April</strong> 21 st from 7:45-8:15 a.m. Topics<br />
are sure to include information about forecasting for next year, what to expect as we think<br />
about transitioning to next year, and as always, there will be time for any questions you have<br />
about Liberty!<br />
It’s with great anticipation that I look forward to the spring, even more so than usual, as I go on<br />
maternity leave so my family can welcome our new baby. One of my favorite parts of my job is<br />
seeing siblings come up through the years and enjoying the astounding differences we see between<br />
children in the same family. I look forward to meeting my family’s second child and seeing<br />
his or her unique personality develop. I know I’ll enjoy seeing how much your children have<br />
grown between now and next fall. Thank you for sharing your precious children with us. It’s a<br />
joy to work with them every day! Liberty is a very special place partly because of the way we<br />
really do cultivate a family feeling here. I’ll miss my Liberty family this spring, staff and students<br />
alike. In my time away from the lions, Associate Principal Julie Mueller will be available for students<br />
and parents full time and we anticipate a seamless transition.<br />
Happy spring! See you soon!<br />
Amy Grabenkort,<br />
Associate Principal<br />
A Thriving Community, United to Grow. Possibilities!<br />
Volume 5, Issue 7, <strong>April</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
Liberty Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
1612 NE Garfield<br />
<strong>Camas</strong>, WA 98607<br />
Tel: 833-5850<br />
Fax: 833-5851<br />
Attendance: 833-5852<br />
Athletics: 833-5853<br />
www.camas.wednet.edu/liberty<br />
Who’s Who<br />
Marilyn Boerke<br />
Principal, Ext. 78175<br />
Amy Grabenkort<br />
Associate Principal, Ext. 78122<br />
Julie Mueller<br />
Associate Principal, Ext. 78162<br />
Bob Foster<br />
Athletic Director, Ext. 78187<br />
Annie Sumpter<br />
Administrative Assistant, Ext 78123<br />
Marcia Johnson<br />
Fiscal Secretary, Ext. 78173<br />
Kris Cobleigh<br />
Registrar, Ext. 78168<br />
Activities Secretary, Direct Line: 833-<br />
5853<br />
Jan Shafer<br />
Health Services, Ext. 78157<br />
Kathy Tomei, RN, MSN<br />
Health Services, Ext. 78165<br />
Billie Jo McEathron<br />
7th Grade Counselor, Ext. 78128<br />
Marla Caesar<br />
6h & 8th Grade Counselor, Ext. 78176<br />
Glenn Hartman<br />
Intervention Specialist, Ext. 78407<br />
Kim Rich<br />
<strong>School</strong> Psychologist, Ext. 78167<br />
Anita Meline<br />
Attendance, Direct Line: 833-5852
Liberty Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
1612 NE Garfield, (360) 833-5850<br />
After <strong>School</strong> Safety<br />
In an effort to keep your student supervised and safe, our expectation<br />
is that all students leave Liberty at the end of the school day<br />
unless they are involved in an organized school activity. Student<br />
activities include:<br />
• Staying after with a teacher until 3:00 p.m.<br />
• Homework Hood in the library until 3:30 p.m.<br />
• Watching or participating in a sporting event<br />
• <strong>School</strong> sponsored club meetings<br />
Papermaker Preschool<br />
Enrollment Fall <strong>2011</strong>/12<br />
Opens March 28, <strong>2011</strong>!<br />
<strong>Camas</strong> High <strong>School</strong>’s Papermaker Preschool is open to<br />
children who are four years of age by August 31,<br />
<strong>2011</strong>. The morning session runs 8:45-11:15 a.m. and the<br />
afternoon session runs 12:45-3:15 p.m. The full-time preschool<br />
hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuition is $230<br />
per month, pro-rated September through May, for parttime<br />
preschoolers and $690 per month for full-time (ninehour<br />
maximum/day) preschoolers. Our integrated, developmental<br />
preschool follows the <strong>Camas</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
Calendar.<br />
If you have any questions regarding our program or<br />
would like to schedule a visit, please call the Career &<br />
Technical Education Office at 833-7258.<br />
If you would like to register your child, please call<br />
Shanna Nielsen at 833-5410 to schedule a registration<br />
appointment. Registration materials are available online<br />
at www.camas.wednet.edu under Parent Corner. Registration<br />
applications are also available for pick up at the<br />
<strong>District</strong> Office, located at 841 NE 22nd Ave.<br />
A Thriving Community, United to Grow. Possibilities!<br />
Volume 5, Issue 7, <strong>April</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
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Second Trimester Lions<br />
Pride Winners<br />
The Lions’ Pride winners are those who go above and beyond to<br />
show the Liberty Way– showing kindness without expecting a<br />
reward, helping others, being good citizens and leaders.<br />
6th Grade 8th Grade<br />
Jacob Meinhold Dakota Jones-Luton<br />
Nkem Day Jakob Potter<br />
Raegan Moss Nicole Buckley<br />
Nick Singer Hailey Meyer<br />
7th Grade<br />
Elizabeth Orput<br />
Bram Harper<br />
Blake Roy<br />
Sierra Hostetler<br />
Congratulations to All the Winners<br />
7 th Grade WSUV<br />
Family Showcase Night<br />
• Tuesday, May 24, <strong>2011</strong> from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.<br />
• WSU Vancouver Campus<br />
• Each school participating in the Partners in<br />
Discovery GK-12 Project with WSUV will have a<br />
variety of displays for parents, and students<br />
from other schools, to view.<br />
• Free parking available<br />
• Tours of the Science Buildings, Campus, and<br />
Library will be available throughout the event<br />
– what an excellent opportunity to see a beautiful,<br />
local four-year university campus!<br />
• It is A LOT of fun. Hope you can come to<br />
this educational family event. Attendance will<br />
be taken.
Liberty Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
1612 NE Garfield, (360) 833-5850<br />
Teacher/Staff Appreciation<br />
Week Coming Soon and<br />
Donations are Needed<br />
The PTO wants to show our appreciation<br />
of our wonderful<br />
Liberty staff with goodies and<br />
gifts during Teacher and Staff<br />
Appreciation Week May 2-6,<br />
<strong>2011</strong>. We are in need of cash donations,<br />
gift certificates and/or<br />
gifts for daily raffles. If you<br />
would like to contribute please<br />
contact Barb Felix barbswired@comcast.net or call at 600-<br />
4430 by <strong>April</strong> 29, <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Liberty Spring Book Fair<br />
<strong>April</strong> 25-29th 25 29th<br />
Mark your calendars for the week of <strong>April</strong> 25 – <strong>April</strong> 29th for the Liberty Spring<br />
Book Fair. The fair will be held in the Staff Development Room next to the Library<br />
and will be open before school, during lunches, and right after school. For<br />
more details, check out our web page,<br />
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/lmscamasmepage/lmscamas<br />
As always proceeds from the book fair will benefit Liberty classrooms and library.<br />
Volunteers are very important for success. We need a few volunteers for the<br />
morning shift before school (30 min. ) and a few volunteers to cover all three<br />
lunch periods. If you are available to help, even for an hour, please contact our<br />
book fair chair– Christine Buckley at chb0903@yahoo.com.<br />
A Thriving Community, United to Grow. Possibilities!<br />
Volume 5, Issue 7, <strong>April</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
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Keep Clipping<br />
Those Box Tops!<br />
Contest Coming in May<br />
Check out this month’s Dine<br />
Around Town on <strong>April</strong> 26 th at the<br />
Liberty vs. Skyridge track meet.<br />
Your PTO will be hosting the con‐<br />
cession stand at Doc Harris from<br />
5:30– 8:00 p.m. Profits made from<br />
sales go back to Liberty special<br />
events, teacher grants, school<br />
equipment and supplies, etc.<br />
Support our school and come cheer<br />
on our fantastic Liberty track team!<br />
Volunteers are needed to help with con‐<br />
cession stands. If you are available to help<br />
on <strong>April</strong> 26th, please contact Kim<br />
McClelland at bkmacs@comcast.net
Liberty Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
1612 NE Garfield, (360) 833-5850<br />
Next “Perk with Boerke “<br />
Thursday, <strong>April</strong> 21st<br />
7:45 - 8:15 a.m. (staff lounge)<br />
Coffee & Conversation<br />
It’s never too early to<br />
begin thinking about<br />
college, especially<br />
when it’s free. The<br />
Washington College<br />
Bound Scholarship is<br />
a commitment by our<br />
government to 7 th and<br />
8 th graders whose families are unable to<br />
pay for college. To receive the College<br />
Bound Scholarship, which promises annual<br />
college tuition and a yearly $500<br />
book allowance, students must graduate<br />
high school, be accepted to college,<br />
meet the income requirements, and be<br />
crime free. Please contact your child’s<br />
counselor for further information and<br />
complete an application today!<br />
A Thriving Community, United to Grow. Possibilities!<br />
Volume 5, Issue 7, <strong>April</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
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Upcoming<br />
Events<br />
Mar. 31 6 th Grade Museum Day (Display of Research<br />
Projects) @ Library, 7:30—8:00 a.m.<br />
<strong>April</strong> 1 8 th Grade Academic Awards @ Commons<br />
1:45 – 2:25 p.m.<br />
<strong>April</strong> 1 Spirit Day – Tacky Tourist Day!<br />
<strong>April</strong> 4-8 Spring Break<br />
<strong>April</strong> 20 6th & 7th Grade "Don't Tell Jessica" Play About<br />
Gossip, Rumors and Cyber bullying @ Main Gym<br />
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>April</strong> 21 “Perk with Boerke” @ Staff Lounge 7:45 – 8:15 a.m.<br />
<strong>April</strong> 21-23 Liberty “King and I” Musical @ CHS Theatre 7 p.m.<br />
<strong>April</strong> 25–29 PTO “The Carnival” Book Fair @ Staff Develop-<br />
ment Room #505 (see page #3 for details)<br />
<strong>April</strong> 26 3rd Annual Red Cross Blood Drive in Honor of<br />
Tiffani Pekkala @ Back Gym 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>April</strong> 26 Liberty vs. Skyridge Track Meet @ Doc Harris<br />
Stadium, doors open 5:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>April</strong> 27 Adam the Great (Magician) at all Lunches @<br />
Commons 11:10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.<br />
<strong>April</strong> 27 CEF <strong>Camas</strong> Iron Chef @ <strong>Camas</strong> Meadows<br />
Golf Course<br />
May 2-6 National Teachers’ & Staff Appreciation Week<br />
May 3-26 MSP Testing (details TBA)<br />
Check out Liberty’s new website<br />
http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/liberty/ for<br />
up-to-date events, searchable staff directory<br />
with blog roll, plus a new box which highlights<br />
posts from our new Liberty Facebook Page.<br />
www.facebook.com/LibertyMiddle<strong>School</strong>
Liberty Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
1612 NE Garfield, (360) 833-5850<br />
Principal’s Honor Roll (3.9 - 4.0 GPA)<br />
Kelsie M. Ackerman<br />
Elise C. Anhorn<br />
Adia S. Ashford<br />
Gabrielle F. Bird<br />
Michael D. Boyle<br />
Adriana Bradeanu<br />
Erik S. Brainard<br />
Ashley N. Carter<br />
Nathan W. Chilian<br />
Megan X. Chow<br />
Sean J. Chronister<br />
Honor Roll (3.5- 3.89 GPA)<br />
Austin R. Ackman<br />
Dak C. Anderson<br />
Ethan E. Brown<br />
Nathan J. Buchholz<br />
Bridgit L. Burns<br />
Taeler M. Cables<br />
Nicholas A. Carter<br />
Spencer M. Cleary<br />
Sylvia R. Cochrane<br />
Katelynn E. Daniel<br />
Alison C. Davis<br />
Cameron S. Dayley<br />
Nicholas R. Dolan<br />
Mitchell J. Emerson<br />
Rani M. Floyd<br />
Cambryn K. Gulzow<br />
Andrew N. Gunther<br />
6th Grade Second Trimester<br />
Julia K. Coombs<br />
Nkemdilim C. Day<br />
Jakob A. Dye<br />
Ellie Echeverio<br />
Jossette Hannah M. Gianan<br />
Levi T. Gilstrap<br />
Cade M. Greseth<br />
Jake R. Hansel<br />
Hayden R. Hunsaker<br />
Brynn Jackson<br />
Callie M. Johnson<br />
Jaclynn K. Hammrich<br />
Dallin L. Harper<br />
Maya M. Hazen<br />
Melody R. Hollar<br />
Erik A. Johnson<br />
Stephanie C. Knight<br />
Marianna M. Knysh<br />
Conley P. Konsin<br />
Thomas M. Kuzis<br />
Evelyn A. Litvinov<br />
Margaret A. MacPherson<br />
Devon J. Marshall<br />
Jaiden M. Marshall<br />
Ryan J. Mayfield<br />
Natalie A. McElroy<br />
Jacob W. Meinhold<br />
Lindsey J. Meritt<br />
Honor Roll<br />
Kelly A. Johnson<br />
Emma K. Jones<br />
Rachel L. Kabel<br />
Lilly V. Kovalenko<br />
Abigail G. Lightfoot<br />
Alyssah D. Marshall<br />
Claire E. Martin-Tellis<br />
Sabine O. Postma<br />
Talia M. Pucci<br />
Dylan M. Samson<br />
Teague A. Schroeder<br />
Raegan M. Moss<br />
Isaac P. Nicholl<br />
Jacqualine M. Nichols<br />
Gracen K. O'Dell<br />
James A. Orfield<br />
Hayden R. Ouchi<br />
Luke T. Pipkin<br />
Jonathan J. Podrez<br />
Kayla A. Pool<br />
Rabia H. Rabbani<br />
Skylee J. Ramirez<br />
Raven M. Reynolds<br />
Tayva P. Rusu<br />
Alexis L. Sabatini<br />
Hannah M. Scheel<br />
Mariah A. Schoenborn<br />
Jeremy R. Scott<br />
A Thriving Community, United to Grow. Possibilities!<br />
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Rachel E. Shellman<br />
Marguerite M. Short<br />
Nicholas J. Singer<br />
Meghan A. Smith<br />
Sayge L. Sword<br />
Caragan M. Thiel<br />
Kylie M. Urbanek<br />
Madeline M. Wight<br />
Adam C. Wourms<br />
Michael Sferle<br />
Brianna K. Smith<br />
Dareena Stepanyuk<br />
Domenick N. Stevens<br />
Aleah M. Stewart<br />
Noah J. Strickler<br />
Keaton M. Sturbelle<br />
Andrew J. Sturgeon<br />
Natalie Turnbow<br />
Raeleena R. Utting<br />
Joan E. Varsek<br />
Chelsea R. Wilgus<br />
Daniel L. Wing<br />
Alex H. Younkin<br />
Daniel L. Wing<br />
Alex H. Younkin
Liberty Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
1612 NE Garfield, (360) 833-5850<br />
Principal’s Honor Roll (3.9 - 4.0 GPA)<br />
Justin L. Ang<br />
Corinne N. Bintz<br />
Emily J. Boose<br />
Elizabeth J. Cook<br />
Colton W. Coomes<br />
Maria L. Felipe<br />
Brock W. Fielding<br />
Honor Roll (3.5- 3.89 GPA)<br />
Baylee A. Allen<br />
Cydney R. Behrent<br />
Eric D. Beld<br />
Joseph M. Bertalot<br />
Christina M. Bewick<br />
Brooklyn M. Braaten<br />
Emma M. Brown<br />
Hunter L. Bruno<br />
Bethany A. Burton<br />
Francesca G. Candelore<br />
Clayton C. Castagnola<br />
Jacob M. Clapp<br />
Austin T. Colwell<br />
Cristina S. Comarnitchi<br />
Anyssa N. DeVera<br />
7th Grade Second Trimester<br />
Briana N. Garver<br />
Cindy D. Hall<br />
Bram V. Harper<br />
Andrew M. Henson<br />
Taylor D. Hudson<br />
Alexa G. Jones<br />
Tyler B. Ketring<br />
Olivia J. Esser<br />
Isabella A. Gilbertson<br />
Sarah D. Goddard-Valenta<br />
Riley P. Hanna<br />
Lacy L. Harness<br />
Catherine S. Harper<br />
Izaak L. Heredia<br />
Isaac X. Hodapp<br />
Daniel K. Holman<br />
Sierra M. Hostetler<br />
Brian G. Humphreys<br />
Christian T. Kemp<br />
Kaysa E. Lake<br />
Olivia K. Lawson<br />
Bennett W. Lehner<br />
Honor Roll<br />
Alina I. Kovalenko<br />
Carly S. Langer<br />
Quentin L. Lebeau<br />
Caleigh A. Lofstead<br />
Aubrey S. Miles<br />
Elizabeth M. Orput<br />
Helen E. Peterson<br />
Candaules A. Low<br />
Mackenzie M. Marlahan<br />
Alex L. May<br />
Madisson L. McGuffin<br />
Alex D. McOmie<br />
Dean H. Miller<br />
Liana C. Mills<br />
Makayla M. Morrisey<br />
Addisen M. Nichols<br />
Eva C. Peterson<br />
Daliah A. Ponce<br />
Lorenzo A. Ponce<br />
Carrie J. Quist<br />
Shayn M. Riggins<br />
Anna M. Rodriguez<br />
A Thriving Community, United to Grow. Possibilities!<br />
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Ethan J. Plock<br />
Lauren K. Rood<br />
Blake M. Roy<br />
Sariah G. Shellman<br />
Amanda A. Shi<br />
Christopher W. Smith<br />
Susanna E. Rybak<br />
Fiona R. Samodurov<br />
Amanda N. Sauer<br />
Bianca M. Scott<br />
Jessica Sferle<br />
Anita S. Stepanyuk<br />
Anne E. Tobin<br />
Cameron J. Vega<br />
Patrick B. Walker<br />
Matthew L. Welinski<br />
Keyonna R. Williams<br />
Stockton L. Wise<br />
Madison L. Woodson<br />
Tyler D. Youngman
Liberty Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
1612 NE Garfield, (360) 833-5850<br />
Principal’s Honor Roll (3.9 - 4.0 GPA)<br />
Colby T. Allen<br />
Jake M. Anderson<br />
Rachael E. Blackman<br />
Marshall W. Braaten<br />
Sierra A. Colletto<br />
Aubrey L. Earl<br />
Rachel E. Greene<br />
Madison L. Grimes<br />
Chelsea A. Grover<br />
Allessandra L. Harms<br />
Honor Roll (3.5- 3.89 GPA)<br />
Logan T. Brooks<br />
Nicole H. Buckley<br />
Trevor J. Burns<br />
Matthew A. Carter<br />
Heather R. Deulen<br />
Abigail E. Engel<br />
Ryan A. Fullmer<br />
Olivia L. Gagnon<br />
Savanna Gomez<br />
Ryan B. Gunther<br />
Tanner E. Halcumb<br />
Grant N. Harris<br />
8th Grade Second Trimester<br />
Maxine C. Hood<br />
Katherine E. Johnson<br />
McKinley E. Johnson<br />
Caroline M. Kealoha<br />
Benjamin D. Klave<br />
Nicholas S. Langer<br />
Nicholas R. Lattanzi<br />
Gabriel R. Lopes<br />
Erin C. Marrinan<br />
Hallie S. McAtee<br />
Lauren D. Harris<br />
Dylan J. Heath<br />
Marinda K. Hollar<br />
Kevin Hsu<br />
Kevin J. Johnson<br />
Charlee B. Kabel<br />
Kade L. Kanekoa<br />
Katherine I. Keller<br />
Bryan C. Kelly<br />
Michael A. Knight<br />
Valeriy I. Kovalenko<br />
Makennah C. Lauritzen<br />
Honor Roll<br />
Gaige L. Meglin<br />
Madison E. Nohr<br />
Joslyn M. Norrish<br />
Nina C. Pham<br />
Jennifer V. Podrez<br />
Alissa K. Pudlitzke<br />
Reveka M. Rybak<br />
Josiah J. Schmid<br />
Stephanie J. Schuldt<br />
Emily Sferle<br />
Keilani H. Lemafa<br />
Konner M. Lessard<br />
Michael A. Liksakov<br />
Nicole M. Loewen<br />
Christina V. Lopatin<br />
Hailey L. Meyer<br />
Colin C. Moon<br />
Brittany E. Morrison<br />
Erica R. Munden<br />
Elizabeth G. Nickerson<br />
Makenzie E. Nohr<br />
Maxim Y. Okhotnikov-Reding<br />
A Thriving Community, United to Grow. Possibilities!<br />
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Sophie R. Shoemaker<br />
Joshua S. Stoller<br />
Matthew W. Svilar<br />
Lucas K. Ulmer<br />
Maximilian C. Urbanek<br />
Amber L. Weese<br />
Jennifer K. Wourms<br />
James M. Price<br />
Danielle R. Przedwojewski<br />
Nathan C. Puffer<br />
Brianna A. Reed<br />
Olivia E. Russell<br />
Emma M. Smith<br />
Bradley E. Stanchfield<br />
Madeleine A. Stevenson<br />
Phuong-Anh D. Vu<br />
Mackenzie L. Weiler<br />
Anastasia N. Yakouba<br />
Kantas V. Zalpys
Liberty Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
1612 NE Garfield, (360) 833-5850<br />
A Thriving Community, United to Grow. Possibilities!<br />
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