PTA March 2013 Newsletter

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Paw PrintsChehalis March. 2013 PTA 4.6.5

Upcoming Events:

PTA:

March 12- General Membership Meeting

Time- 7 PM

Location- Olympic Elementary School Library.

Guest Speaker-

Topic/Special Points- Nominating Committee for

2013-2014 PTA Officers

March 22- Mother-Son Night Out

Time- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location- Chehalis Middle School

Cost- PTA members: $10/Family

PTA nonmembers: $15/Family

*If you have not yet become a member and would

like to, membership forms can be found on the

back of this form and in each schools office.

*Contact Amber Palmer, 360.266.7773, if you

would like to help with set up, refreshments, or

clean up.

*****ONLY CHEHALIS SCHOOL DISTRICT

STUDENTS IN GRADES K-5 AND HIS?HER

GUARDIAN MAY ATTEND THIS EVENT *********

R. E. Bennett:

Olympia Junior Programs

Field trip to see "Pinocchio" at the Olympia Center for the

Performing Arts

March 21- 2nd grade

March 26- 3rd grade/multi-age

Annual spring musicals:

March 21- 7:00 pm - 3rd grade/multi-age

March 28- 7:00 pm - 2nd grade

March 29- Student of the Month 1:30 pm

Olympic:

Kids Can Cook event is on Friday, March 22nd after school

5th Grade Capitol field trips on March 25th & 28th

Cougar of the Month Lunch March 29th

4th Grade Ft. Vancouver field trip March 27th, 29th,

April 10th, April 12th

Science Fair in April for 5th grade

Spelling Bee Grade Level April 15th

Spelling Bee School Wide April 19th

Extend Read Across America: The Road to Super Readers Leads

Home

March first, schools around our district celebrated Dr. Seusss birthday

by participating in Read Across America, a national event that has

schools, libraries and community centers focus on reading.

This fun day is a great opportunity for families to re ignite a love andpassion for reading at home. Children who read at home are more likely

to be successful students at school.

Build on Read Across Americas fun Dr. Seuss theme and spend a week

reading Dr. Seuss books as a family for 20 minutes each night. Close the

week with a movie from The Cat in the Hatseries and a meal of green

eggs and ham. You and your family could continue these themes using

his/her favorite book series or a nonfiction topic like ants or space.

Reading doesnt need to be complicated though. Allotting at least 20

minutes each day to cuddle together on the couch with a book is all it

takes to begin building roads that will lead your child to libraries, book

stores, and success in school.

My turn, your turn strategies invite your child to read to you after you

have read to them. Listening to your child read aloud gives you an idea

of strengths and weaknesses that can be built upon. Use this time to

encourage, not correct. Direct your child toward materials that are

comfortable for him to read and understand. Extend this time, and have

your child listen to you read about science and social studies topics that

will introduce new vocabulary and background knowledge he can draw

upon when these topics are discussed in school.

Most importantly, use Dr. Seuss day to make reading fun again!

www.seussville.com/Educators/educatorReadAcrossAmerica.php

www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/hyc

The Chehalis School District does not sponsor this event and the District assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Chehalis School Districtshall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in court or administrative tribunal arising out of distribution of these materials, including cost, attorneys fees and judgements or awards.


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Your membership makes a difference in the life of a child and at our schools! If you have not yet become a

member of the PTA and would like to,return this portion and your dues to your childs school.

Your Name:

Second name:

Mailing address:

Phone:Email:

Student Name(s):

School(s):

I would like to volunteer.

Sorry, I am not able to volunteer at this time

Single Membership- $10 Joint Membership-$18 Single Star Membership-$25 Joint Star Membership-$33Student Membership-$8

The PTA is important to the Chehalis School Districts schools and students.

Thank you to the individuals and families who have become members of

Chehalis PTA 4.6.5.

$8 of your membership dues will be paid to the state and national PTA, the

remainder is put back into our schools and students. This money helps pay for:

-School Clothing Closets

-Classroom Comfort Backpacks for Emergency Situations

-Daddy/Daughter Dances

-Mother/Son Nights Out

-Touch-a-Truck

-Playground Equipment

-Field Trips

-Family Movie Nights

-Prizes for Family Fun Night

-Teacher Appreciation

-Student Incentives/Awards

-Library Books

PTA members are a part of both a local and national organization that allows

them access to all kinds of information and discounts. The strength of PTA

membership gives political voice and power to legislation that affects our

children. This years PTA priorities are:

1. Advance Basic Education Reforms

2. Fund Education First

3. Closing the Opportunities Gap

4. Revenue for Kids

5. Access to Highly Effective Teachers

Also supported (listed alphabetically):

-Access, Opportunity and Equity for Special Education

-Access to Algebra in Middle School

-Access to Quality Early Learning

-Great Family Engagement in Every School

-Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports

-School Zone Signage

-Screening and Support for Struggling Readers

-Social Emotional Learning

-Training to Support Highly Capable Learners

If you havent become a member, please use the form at the top of this

newsletter and sign up today. Every member matters.

PTA Officers:

President: Heather Battle, [email protected] Vice President: Katie Hinkley, [email protected]

R.E. Bennett Vice President: Marinda Boyd, [email protected]

Olympic Vice President: Amber Palmer, [email protected]

Secretary: Cindy Iverson, [email protected]

Treasurer: Brook Mueller, [email protected]

Membership: Dana Shoaf, [email protected]

Volunteers: Barb Grega, [email protected]

Fundraising: Heather Heck [email protected]

Angela Jensen [email protected]

Newsletter: Sarah Mittge, [email protected]


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