WOLF NEWSWOLF NEWSWOLF NEWSWOLF NEWSWOLF NEWSWOLF NEWSWOLF NEWSWOLF NEWSWOLF NEWSWOLF NEWSWOLF NEWSWOLF NEWSTHE NEWSLETTER OF WOODBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - FEBRUARY 2020THE NEWSLETTER OF WOODBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - FEBRUARY 2020

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPALWoodburn Families,

During the month of January, we focused on re-teaching expectations and routines across theschool, being respectful, responsible, and safe. We call this the Way of the Wolf.

Further, we assessed all students in literacy and math through district reading assessmentsand the iReady math assessment. We use this information as a way to benchmark studentlearning progress in literacy and mathematics. Classroom teachers and school leadershipanalyze the data to celebrate student growth and identify supports for instruction.

Another key event in January was our Martin Luther King Jr. and PRO Award Assembly. Duringthe assembly, 4th grade student leaders read excerpts from Dr. King’s famous I Have A Dreamspeech. They followed up the reading by sharing MLK’s impact, opportunities, and legacy.During the month of February, we recognize Black History or African-American History month.Our staff is providing learning experiences through reading, writing, and video to understandthe history, stories, and change, African-American women and men have experienced in ourcountry. In the past two years, with the support of our PTO and the Camas EducationFoundation, we have increased our text collection in the library for students to have morediverse options to learn about cultures, historical �gures, and perspectives. Additionally, ourmost recent core literacy adoption, ReadyGen, has provided our staff with a diverse set ofanchor texts to teach students through a culturally responsive lens throughout the schoolyear. It is important for us to honor Black History Month and also continue to enhance ourcurriculum and learning experiences throughout the school year. As a parent and educationalleader, I feel it is important for students to learn through windows and mirrors; windows allowstudents to learn from the experiences of others and mirrors allow students to seethemselves in the curriculum.

If you ever have any questions or concerns, feel free to call me at 833-5860 ext. 78221 oremail me at: brian.graham@camas.wednet.edu.

Make every day count!Brian Graham, Principal

mailto:brian.graham@camas.wednet.edu

SCHOOL CALENDARREMINDERSSchool will be closed on the following dates:

Built In Non-attendance Day Friday, February 14Presidents' Day Monday, February 17

February Birthday TableFebruary 21, 2020Bingo Night*Friday, February 21Carnival Planning MeetingWednesday, February 26, 2020

*More information about this included below

LOST AND FOUNDPlease remember to put your child’s name in their belongings—it will assist in getting items returned to their owners! Parents—a reminder that any items not retrieved before March 27thwill be donated to charity before Spring Break, which starts onMarch 30th.

WOODBURN CARNIVALPLANNING MEETINGWednesday, February 26, 2020 6:30pm – 7:30pmCamas Public Library

Join us for the second planning meeting for the 2020Woodburn Carnival. We’ll quickly discuss improving on lastyear’s success, forming new committees and creating atimeline of action. All interest levels welcome!

**CAKE WALK LEAD NEEDED** We have procedures in placeto make this lead position as easy as possible...but we stillneed it �lled! The event will be cancelled if we can't get the leadposition �lled. Grab a friend as a co-lead!

Contact Nicole Hergert at nicolehbart@yahoo.com with

https://s.smore.com/u/9cbe3a79b468ed3602734a7b0775b807.jpghttps://s.smore.com/u/b0559f31c2f748ec92627496eccb56ac.pngmailto:nicolehbart@yahoo.comhttps://s.smore.com/u/8811c2fd031980527d88ad015cc113ba.jpg

questions.

CALL FOR PHOTOS!Woodburn Elementary School’s yearbook committee wants tomake sure that all student groups are well represented in ouryearbook. Please help us make this volume a success byemailing us photos that you have taken at school events.

Perhaps you have photos related to: • Special, in-classroomprojects • First Day of School • Evening performances • Class�eld trips PAWS-sponsored events (have a photo of your kidswatching the fall movie? Send it!) All school-related photos arewelcomed and will be considered for publication!

Please send photos to: woodburnyearbook@gmail.com

BINGO NIGHT - THIS IS ASUPER FAMILY EVENT!Friday, February 21, 2020, 6:30—8:00 PMWoodburn Cafeteria

Doors open at 6:00 pmBingo games will run 6:30-8:00 pmCost: $2 admission per person for a single bingo card, $1for each additional cardBring snacks and your re�llable water bottlesPrizes for each winning game!50/50 Ra�e (proceeds split evenly between the winner andPAWS)

PRO AWARDSPresented to Woodburn Elementary School students demonstrating kindness, respect, andconsideration for fellow students and staff

January Award Winners"Thinking Heart/Empathy"

mailto:woodburnyearbook@gmail.comhttps://s.smore.com/u/986c3b0f96cf6c4d7cf267f71c3a3383.jpghttps://s.smore.com/u/962cebab50239d75ae79fdfe015bcbd1.jpg

HELP US PROCURE AUCTION DONATIONS!The Woodburn Carnival returns in May!Woodburn PAWS will be hosting the Third Annual Spring Carnival and Silent Auction to raisefunds for the 2020-2021 school year. Our goal is to raise enough money to continue oursuccessful art program while also supporting opportunities that promote community andenriching educational experiences at Woodburn.

SILENT AUCTION - Help Us Fill Our Auction Tables!EMPLOYERS Do you work for a company that would be willing to donate product or giftcards to our auction? Maybe even act as a sponsor of the carnival?PROCURE DONATIONS Do you have "the Gift of the Ask"? We need assistanceapproaching businesses to request donations of services or items to be auctioned at thisevent. We have a tracking/target list so you would not be starting from scratch.CONTRIBUTE We are also seeking contributions from parents and Woodburn supporters(gift baskets, gift certi�cates, etc.). Maybe you have some unopened Legos hanging out inyour closet, maybe duplicate gifts you’ve received, gift cards you’ll never use? This is alsoa great way to promote a talent (artwork, photography), home business or organization tothe families of Woodburn students.

Questions, comments and auction donations: nicolehbart@yahoo.comThank you for your support of our Woodburn Wolves!All interest levels are also welcome at our upcoming carnival planning meetings! Learn morehere.

SAFETY REMINDERSSafety Tips While Driving Your Car at Woodburn

Please pull your car all the way forward to pick up anddrop off studentDo not use cell phones while driving your vehicleBe patient and drive slow, 5 mphChildren under 13 years old should not ride in the frontseatUse seat belts and booster seats in accordance withWashington State Law: http://www.800bucklup.org/laws/

mailto:nicolehbart@yahoo.comhttps://woodburnpaws.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/9808973http://www.800bucklup.org/laws/https://s.smore.com/u/c4958f93b2b4c819a96c5ba91ef95b07.jpg

PAWS INTEGRATED ARTSPROGRAM: FEBRUARY SIGNUPJoin the fabulous PAWS Integrated Arts Program at WoodburnElementary and see what fun we are having! The only talent youneed is enthusiasm. Please look at the list below for times when we needvolunteers in the classroom. Please also consider volunteeringin classrooms other than your child's if you see a need and youhave availability!

SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

If you see a teacher that is not listed, we have yet to get all ofour teachers scheduled for these lessons so please checkback in the next week as our goal is to have them all in beforethe holiday break. Thanks!

Remember that you need to be up to date on your volunteerform. If you are unsure of your status you can check in withKellee Figueroa at the front o�ce at Woodburn. Following is a

https://woodburnpaws.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/61008https://s.smore.com/u/f116de646056588ca6bf359bb5cac2c6.jpg

link, and a new system to �lling out volunteer forms:https://camasvolunteers.myschooldata.net/

HEALTH ROOM REQUESTThe health room is in need of leggings and girls underwear(sizes 5-10). Thank you!

HEART AND SOLE ATLIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOLDoes your student have a sister at Liberty Middle School? Besure to check out this opportunity!Heart and Sole is up and running! You may have heard of thesuper successful Girls on the Run being held at Helen Baller...Heart and Sole is the middle school equivalent.This positive, youth development program inspires 6th-8thgrade girls to be joyful, healthy and con�dent, using a fun andphysical activity-based curriculum. Throughout the 10-weekseason, girls learn what it means to be strong, con�dent andconnected, and are fully prepared to complete a 5K run withtheir teammates in May.The group meets Mondays and Wednesday @ 3:45-5:15 p.m.beginning the week of March 4th.SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! Online registration is live at -www.girlsontherunpdx.org.Q's? Please contact Coach Kim Neiltiggersheridan@hotmail.com*REGISTRATION CLOSES 2/19/20*

https://camasvolunteers.myschooldata.net/https://s.smore.com/u/7d50ea770d52f02b5ce435c1064f95bb.jpghttps://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.girlsontherunpdx.org%2f%3ffbclid%3dIwAR0L0MihK6eiHdCMK8m7X8itbGq5ShElLFUfNQ6JSMQxPfbAhx5rqrr9yV0&c=E,1,1LiD37BrXKps3us757XeelDW-w6ecR4DDsR-hrCDFNcJ2eBgsEGPmW8t3yuNxim6fiduMW6VDI0VfqlothxEL6MIFalCT_0mbQfiDE3YQ6ILdtSu6QTE5nw,&typo=1https://s.smore.com/u/d101ecbba28ae28e920a4b9a8009247d.png

WOODBURN PAWS - YOURPARENT TEACHERASSOCATION (PTO)PAWS is Woodburn’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). As aPTO, all Woodburn parents and guardians are instantlymembers – no membership fees ever!In order to receive PAWS communications, volunteer sign-upsand other PAWS (and Woodburn) related information – you’llneed to sign-up at www.woodburnpaws.org. It only takes a fewminutes! Click here to see both current and past PAWSNewsletter updates.

http://www.woodburnpaws.org/https://woodburnpaws.membershiptoolkit.com/newsletters/6670https://s.smore.com/u/34aa6fdd23547697c9cbffb857604e9e.jpg

WOODBURN ELEMENTARYSCHOOL

2400 NE Woodburn Drive Cam… (360) 833-5860

schools.camas.wednet.edu/w…

https://s.smore.com/u/093d53fffc9a4b2a67fef473cd7d8143.jpghttp://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=2400%20NE%20Woodburn%20Drive%20Camas%2C%20WA%2098607&hl=entel:(360) 833-5860http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/woodburn/