Camelot PTA News

BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS: Friday 4/5 at 8:00 AM Students are encouraged to invite one of their heroes (Mom, Dad, Grandparent, Aunt/Uncle, mentor, etc.) to a special breakfast before school on Friday, April 5 at 8 AM.

SPRING BOOK FAIR: Tuesday 3/18 – Thursday 3/21 (VARIOUS HOURS)

Get ready for our Spring Scholastic Book Fair in the Camelot library! Students and their families can shop for books during morning recess, after school, and during SLC’s that

week. We need lots of volunteer help with this event! You can volunteer for a shift online using the link on our Camelot PTA Facebook page, or contact Jen Case

(jencase@comcast.net).

EXPERIENCE MUSIC PROJECT: Friday, May 10 at 6:00 PM Mark your calendars to come out for a night of music! There will be hands-on fun for multiple instruments, mini lessons, musical performances (including Camelot’s own The Firebugs), incredible instrument and lesson giveaways, and more! To volunteer, contact Jeff Rotvold (jrotvold@hotmail.com).

Save the Date for the Annual Camelot Carnival and Auction!

Friday, May 31 2018, 6 – 8 PM

Expect fun games, prizes, amazing raffle baskets and auction items! Do you have an employer, friend, neighbor or family member that might be willing to donate a prize to our auction or raffle? Stop by the office or email Camelotptarocks@gmail.com for a donation letter and procurement form.

A HUGE thank you to our donors so far: Tacoma Comedy Club, NW Outdoor Center Kayaking, Picaboo photo books, Taproot Theater, Laser Quest, Carpinito Brothers, Museum of Flight, Subzero, Seattle Escape Games, The Grand Cinema, Unexpected Productions/Theatre Sports, Act Theatre, American Girl, Oriental Trading, Seattle Aquarium, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Arthur Murray Dance School, Auburn Gymnastics, Cheesecake Factory, Buffalo Wild Wings, Red Lobster, Costco, Flying Circus, Wild Waves, Allegro Performing Academy, Billy McHales, LaVida Massage, Winco, Legendary Doughnuts, Museum of Pop Culture, Disney, Destiny Harbor Cruises, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Fabio’s Frame Shop, and Pinot’s Palette.

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Thursday March 21!

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From the Principal:

Camelot—DRAWBRIDGE

Joe Kosty, Principal (253) 945-2504

Lindy Lothian, Secretary (253) 945-2502

Federal Way Public Schools

March 2019

Happy March Knights!

This is a very exciting and important part of our school year. Now that you have received the new report cards, we would love to get your feedback. Were they easier to read? Were they confusing? Do you have questions about how grades are calculated? Let us know your thoughts and questions. On this note, please mark your calendars, SLC’s are March 20

th—22

nd. Make sure you have sent back your SLC

meeting preference form, so that you don’t miss this important time with your scholars teacher.

For all scholars PK-5th, this time of year is also a time to focus on the love of reading.

Find different ways to celebrate your scholar’s reading and read with them to share a positive experience. Also, ask them about their power goals and what reading skills they are working on. You can help challenge your scholar(s) to learn sounds, tricky words, synonyms, and more. Retelling and asking/answering questions is also a very important part of reading. When reading with or after hearing your scholar(s) read, make sure to ask them questions so they can think through what they have read. And let’s not forget math! Try and find ways to include math in everyday tasks. Ask questions like “wow we have 3 and 4 apples. How many is that?” Any way you can have your kids applying their skills is a good thing.

You also should know that 3rd

-5th grade scholars are gearing up for our state test,

which will begin in May. If you are interested in resources, go to https://practice.smarterbalanced.org/student/, your scholar can take practice/training tests. This helps them to get used to the format, tools, and types of questions on the assessment. It would also be helpful to simply practice typing. These assessments take time to complete and typing speed and stamina go a long way in support.

Joe Kosty—Principal

253-945-2504

Maureen Nunley, Office Manager (253) 945-2501

Sarah Jackson, Assistant Principal (253) 945-2507

Attendance email: camoffice@fwps.org

4041 S. 298th Street, Auburn, WA 98001—(253) 945-2500

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March 13th and 27th, April 24th, May 22nd and June 5th

Mark your Calendar for Early Release Days!!

School is dismissed at 1:35pm.

Early Release Days for 2018—2019

Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year is open. Families with a child who will be five-years-old by Aug. 31, 2019 are welcome to enroll their scholar online, or online at school.

To enroll online, visit: www.fwps.org/kiosk, and click on the “Student Registration” link to start the process (make sure to select the 2018-19 school year). Families can also register online in person at the child’s school during regular hours. The following documents are required at the time of registration:

Your child’s birth certificate

Proof of your address (rental agreement, purchase agreement, or utility bill)

Your child’s immunization records for measles, mumps, rubella, polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, hepatitis B, and varicella (chickenpox)

If your child has life threatening conditions such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, and seizure disorders, a meeting will be scheduled with the school nurse to confirm that all medications, medical supplies, and health care provider orders are in place prior to the first day of school.

The following are recommended at the time of registration:

Two emergency contacts, including addresses and phone numbers

Physician, dentist, and child care addresses and phone numbers

2019-2020 Kindergarten Registration Opening

Snow MAKEUP Day School will now be in session on Monday, June 17th, 2019

Additional snow make-up days TBD

Attendance Matters, Every Day Counts, cont...

Pomfret—Garrett G., Arielah M., Therin R., Myla S., Jackson S.

Smith—Malakai B., Aria D., Lilliana E., Jonathan V., Aubrey W.

Waterman—Hailey B., Hannah F., Nikolai J., Mary L., Dennis M., Joel R.,

Audrey R., Kennedy R., Adam R., Brianna S.

Whitford—Max B., Porter L., Irving M., Kaiya M., Lillian N., Jason P.,

Archer S., Zachariah V.

Williams—Mariyah A., Molly B., Cruz D., Ryland D., Isaac G., Keira H.,

Aarav K., Ilya M., Ryan R., Antony R., Leah Y.

Winkler—Mireille I., Nathaniel P., Sebastian R., Samuel S., Austin V.,

Emma Z.

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Mark your calendars and attend one or all of our upcoming SBGR forums:

March 13, 6 pm – 7:30 pm at Federal Way High School, 30611 16th Ave S. Federal Way 98003

May 15, 6 pm – 7:30 pm at Twin Lakes Elementary, 4400 SW 320th St. Federal Way 98023

Light refreshments will be provided. Spanish, Korean, Russian, Ukrainian and Somali interpreters will also be available.

If you have questions about SBGR in FWPS, contact us at (253) 945-2126 or visit www.fwps.org/SBGR.

Standards-Based Grading & Reporting Family Forum

Moving?

PARENTS-

If you know you will be moving and your child will no longer be attending Camelot,

please contact the school office. There are procedures that need to be followed to

make the transition to their next school smooth. Thank you!

Camelot recognizes students for having perfect attendance (with

occasional tardies and early releases). Below are the names of

students with perfect attendance for February. If your student is

not on this list, encourage them to come to school on time every

day. If your student will be absent or tardy, please call Mrs. Lothian at 253-945-2502. If

there is a hardship, please contact Ms. Curran—Family Liaison at 253-945-2516 or

Mrs. Bryant—Counselor at 253-945-2508 for support. Congratulations Knights on

your perfect attendance.

Attendance Matters, Every Day Counts!

Albade—Assane B., Darwin C., Ryan C., Norah D., Jionni F., Emily F.,

Hailey K., Zane M., Parker N., Alexander R., Brycen S., Aldin S., Kenji Z.

Ball-Toughill—Adelaide B., Michael C., Jaslene F., Charles F., Ignacio G.,

Jaiden G., Aaron J., Shabach K., Kaleb R.

Borg—Anthony D., Divinity D., Rocio H., Janiah H., Makinzi K., Emma M.,

Nicolas N., Vincent P., Ratu V., Vita V., Nazar Z.

Clough—Noor A., Ousseynou B., Hailey B., Luzy C., Aaron D., Cash F.,

Mason F., Kiley H., Bryan K., Adrianna M., Joy M., Blake M., Ashley N.,

Adrian Q., Makenzie S., Jayden S.

Doyal—Josiah-James H., El-Munah K., Olivia L., Levi M., Riley N., Vitalii V.,

Chloe W.

Eilertsen—Diana B., Maxwell D., Ashlynn D., Ethan D., Alawna K.,

Veronika K., Kamryn L., Jason M., Joseph R., Elizabeth S., Krischana V.,

Noah Z.

Jones—Troy L.

Kuldanek—Mason B., Emily D., Braxton F., Yatziry G., Ava L., Ava M.,

Lucas N., Victoria P., Jessica R., Yuliia V., Andrew W.

Lippman—Ava-Marie O.

Mak—Simon D., Payton D., Ezron D., Jacinta F., Alexander J., Nicholas P.,

Michael R.

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Dates to Remember

March

7th - 6:30pm Jester Show

8th - 1:00pm Jester Show Assembly

11th - 15th Smile Partners

13th - 1:35pm Early Release

15th Spirit - Duo Day

18th - 21st PTA Book Fair

21st & 22nd Student Led Conferences

No School

27th - 1:35pm Early Release

27th - 6pm District STEM Night @ FWHS

28th - 6pm Multicultural Night

April

3rd - 9:30am Battle of the Books

4th - 6:30pm 2nd & 3rd Grade Concert

8th-12th No School - Spring Break

FWPS understands the

importance of before- and

after-school programs for

some families.

We are making a change in the 2019–20

school year, and have selected a program that

is high-quality, more affordable, flexible, and

will be available at all 23 elementary schools.

The program is Right At School which offers

engaging curriculum to help spark the joy of

learning and 21st Century skill development

such as critical thinking, problem-solving,

collaboration, leadership and more. It’s also a

program used in other districts in our region,

and we are pleased to bring it to FWPS.

For more information about Right At School,

and a fee schedule, visit:

www.rightatschool.com, or call

1-855-287-2466. Registration for the 2019–20

school year opens soon.

Next School Year 2019-2020 Before & After School Programs

We have been working hard in the library.

Our intermediate grades have been creating book reviews, learning new vocabulary and how to determine a stories theme.

In the primary grades we have been learning about points of view, cause and effects, main ideas and details and even about the water cycle!

For our students in grades 3-5: please consider participating in the Camelot Library Reading Promotion. There are prizes for filling out the library log for every twenty days that you have read for 30 minutes or more.

The Latest in the Librarium

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Multicultural Evening Help Needed

We are starting to plan for an exciting Multicultural Evening, Thursday, March 28th. We

are looking for volunteers who would like to share a talent (song, dance, skit, favorite

ethnic food, etc.) that celebrates your culture!

If you would be interested in sharing your culture with our school, please return the

bottom portion of this page to your child’s teacher or to the Camelot Office. For more

information, contact Joe Kosty, Principal (253-945-2504) or Sarah Jackson, Assistant

Principal (253-945-2507).

Yes! I or my child would be interested in sharing our talent.

Description of talent/performance:

Parent Name:

Scholars Name:

Scholars Teacher:

Phone Number:

Camelot “Battle of the Books” is coming soon!

Wednesday, April 3rd—9:30am in the Great Hall.

Parents are welcome to attend.

The winning team will represent Camelot at the District-Wide Battle of the Books

Battle of the Books 2019

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Third Annual STEM Exploration Night

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Join Us, FWPS PreK – 12 SCHOLARS & FAMILIES

FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL STEM EXPLORATION NIGHT

Why attend? Over 80+ booths: businesses, colleges, apprenticeship

programs, and much more. Check out cool projects from our STEM clubs and Sphero robotic

clubs. Fun activities: Hack-a-thon, Microsoft Experience Room, Chess Tournament and more!

Wed., March 27, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m., Federal Way High School

Light meal provided. Interpreters will be available. Childcare will not be provided, but the whole

family is welcome!

Download the FWPS app or visit www.fwps.org/STEMExpo for more information, including

transportation and parking details.

Únete a nosotros, FWPS PreK-12 Escolares y Familias

PARA LA TERCERA NOCHE ANNUAL DE EXPLORACION

¿Por qué asistir? Mas de 80+cabinas: negocios, universidades, programas de aprendizajes y

mucho más. Echa un vistazo a proyectos interesantes de nuestros clubes STEM y clubes de

esfera robótica. ¡Actividades entretenidas: Hack-a-thon, Cuarto de experiencia Microsoft, Tor-

neo de Ajedrez y más!

Miércoles 27 de marzo, 2019, 6-8 p.m., Federal Way High School

Comida ligera se proporcionará. Habrá intérpretes disponibles. No habrá cuidado de niños,

¡pero toda la familia es bienvenida!

Descargue la aplicación FWPS o visite www.fwps.org/STEMExpo para obtener más infor-

mación, incluido el transporte y los detalles de estacionamiento.

Присоединяйтесь к нам, посетите, Мероприятие школьного округа “FW”для учащихся начиная с подготовительных групп и до 12 класса, и их родителей ТРЕТЬЕ ЕЖЕГОДНОЕ МЕРОПРИЯТИЕ “STEM EXPLORATION NIGHT” Почему следует посетить это мероприятие? Более 80 различных стендов будут представлять: предприятия, колледжи, учебные программы и многое другое. Вы сможете познакомиться с интересными проектами наших кружков “STEM” и работой клубов “Sphero” занимающихся робототехникой. Примете участие в забавных играх: “Hack-a-thon,” Увидите “Microsoft Experience Room,” примете участие в турнире по шахматам и во многом другом! Среда, 27 марта 2019г. С 6-ти до 8-ми часов вечера, В школе “Federal Way High School” Будут предложены легкие закуски. При необходимости Вы сможете воспользоваться услугами переводчиков. Услуги по присмотру за маленькими детьми не будут предоставляться, но приглашаются все члены семей. Воспользуйтесь мобильным приложением “FWPS” или посетите веб-сайт www.fwps.org/STEMExpo для более подробной информации и информации о парковке машин.

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TRANSITION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL Thursday, May 23rd, during the school day

5th Grade visit to Kilo Middle School — students visit Kilo with 5th

grade teachers.

Counselor’s Corner

Upcoming Spirit Days:

3/15—Duo Day: Think Batman & Robin, Peanut Butter & Jelly…

Dress like a famous duo… with a friend or on your own!

4/25—Funky Hair Day: The funkier, the better!

5/23—Crazy Hat: Let’s see those hilarious hats!

Student Council

ReA2CH Parent Honor Roll

Mr. & Mrs. Ramos (Student – Sebastian)

Mr. & Mrs. Borland (Students – Hailey & Mason)

Ms. McKenzie (Student – Ava)

Mr. & Mrs. Tran (Student – Anna)

Ms. Kocha (Students – Alawna & Emma)

Mr. & Mrs. Burt (Students – Molly & Max)

In order to make the monthly honor roll parents make sure their students ReA2CH: Re -

read 30 minutes a day 5 days a week; A – arithmetic (math) facts daily; A – attend school on time each day; C – communicate with school (ie. check backpack, call when student is sick, etc); H – complete 2

nd Step Homelinks with your student when they

come home. Simply fill out the calendar sent home with your student for the current month. Extras are located on the Parent Honor Roll bulletin board above the drinking fountain near the Great Hall. We look forward to adding lots of parents to the Parent Honor Roll bulletin board!

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** Green Team after school on Tuesdays **

Green Team is open to every 3rd - 5th grader at Camelot. Our meetings are every Tuesday from 3:10-4:15pm. Students are still welcome to join! Please turn in the required permission slip as soon as possible!

Please mark your calendars with the upcoming events, happening on early release days:

Wednesday, April 24th: Whole Community Garden Work Party, 1:30pm-3:30pm. This work party was originally scheduled for March 13, due to weather and school cancellations, we moved it to a later date. Tools and gloves will be provided. Students that wish to help MUST be accompanied by an adult. Everyone is welcome to help us get the West Forest and garden cleaned up and prepped for spring planting.

Wednesday, March 27th & May 22nd: Green Team Only Work Party, 1:30pm-3:30pm. Since these work parties are not on regular Green Team meeting days, members of Green Team that wish to stay after school on these early release days must turn in a permission slip. Tools, gloves and snacks will be provided.

Remember, Green Team RECYCLES! Please bring in your old cell phones and tablets, old batteries, plastic bags, dead markers of any kind, and clean, dry styrofoam. There are bins in the hallway under the Green Team bulletin board ready to be filled.

A huge shout-out and THANK YOU to Target for donating 3 patio umbrellas to our garden so we have more shade during class, events, and at garden camp!

Green Team News

Smile Partners

Smile Partners is returning to Camelot!

Smile Partners is a nonprofit organization that provides oral health services. Services include assessment (screening), cleaning, fluoride applications, sealants (if necessary) and oral health instruction. These services are provided by a licensed dentist or a licensed dental hygienist. Receipt of services is voluntary. If urgent needs are assessed, Smile Partners will notify the school nurse for referral to a dentist.

Screenings and Treatments will be March 11th

-21st

Consent forms have been sent home with your student and are due by March

11th. Additional forms are available in the school office.

This is an opt-out program! If you do not want your child to have treatments return the form marked accordingly by March 11th.

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Cold vs Flu—When to Keep Your Child At Home

SYMPTOMS COLD FLU Onset Slow, over days Sudden, within hours

Fever Low or none Yes, *if fever of 101 or higher for more than 24

hours, see your doctor*

Chills No Yes

Headache Rare, mild Yes, can be severe

Body Aches Slight Yes, can be severe

Cough Mild hacking, May be productive

(mucus-producing) or non-productive (little to no

mucus)

Yes, non-productive (little to no mucus) can be

severe

Extreme Exhaustion No Yes

Sore Throat Yes Sometimes, but not common

Weakness, Fatigue Mild Yes, can last for weeks

Stuffy or Runny Nose Yes Yes

Chest Discomfort Mild Yes

Although flu (influenza) and colds are both respiratory illnesses, they’re caused by different viruses.

Colds may start with a little tickle in your throat and it can take a few days for you to experience the full

onset of symptoms. The flu hits hard and fast. You may wake up feeling fine, but by the end of the day

you have a fever, chills, and are completely exhausted.

PREVENTION

1) HANDWASHING! And LOTS of it!!— Handwashing is #1 in preventing the transmission of disease.

This flu season is especially bad, affecting a greater number of people more severely than in many

years past. If you get the flu, it can lead to very serious health problems such as pneumonia and

bacterial infections.

2) FLU VACCINE — It’s true that this year’s flu vaccine has not been as effective as years past, but it

may still decrease the severity of your symptoms. It can also help protect you against next year’s flu.

3) REST and NUTRITION – Together, these two factors can help keep your immune system strong. The

Sleep Foundation recommends school-aged children get between nine to eleven hours of sleep each

night. Consume foods high in vitamin C such as oranges, pineapple, and grapefruit. Strawberries, kiwi,

and papaya are also good sources of vitamin C. A well balanced diet is best.

4) COVER COUGHS and SNEEZES! – Help prevent others from getting sick by coughing and sneezing

into your arm or sleeve, not in your hands!

TREATMENT

1) REST – The body needs time to mend and recover, so stay in bed!

2) WARM STEAM – This will help with chest or head congestion.

3) DRINK MORE FLUIDS –Water is best, but whatever you can get your child to drink to prevent

dehydration works. Even chicken soup!

4) DECONGESTANTS (for a stuffy nose), PAIN RELIEVERS (for headaches, body aches), and

ANTIHISTAMINES (for a runny nose, sneezing) may help to reduce symptoms.

5) GARGLE WITH SALT WATER for a sore throat.

6) STAY HOME! — If it’s more than just a runny nose and a little cough, please keep your child at home!

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Sleep: How many hours does your child need?

Do those numbers surprise you? Regular sleep deprivation can lead to difficult behaviors and health problems, irritability, difficulty concentrating, high blood pressure, obesity, headaches, and depression. Children who get enough sleep have been found to be healthier, perform better in school, have better behavior, better memory and better mental health. Healthy Sleep Habits- Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Make sufficient sleep a family priority. You are the role model. Keep to a regular daily routine. Develop a bedtime routine such as brush, book, bed. Be active during the day. Include physical activity and fresh air. Monitor screen time. TV’s, computers, laptops, tablets and phones are recommended not

to be in a child’s bedroom. Screens should be turned off at least 1 hour before bedtime to prevent sleep disruption.

Create a sleep-supportive and safe bedroom and home environment (Keep your child’s bed a place to sleep rather than a place to play)

Realize that teens require more sleep, not less. Avoid overscheduling. Take time to wind down and give children the downtime that they

need. Learn to recognize sleep problems. Common sleep problems include difficulty falling

asleep, nighttime awakenings, snoring, stalling and resisting going to bed, sleep apnea and loud or heavy breathing.

It is true that sleep needs vary from one child to another but the American Academy of Sleep

Medicine (AASM) provides some helpful guidelines regarding just how much sleep children

need at different stages of their development. If your son of daughter still naps, you’ll need to

take that into account when you add up his or her typical sleep hours.