
Columbia Crest A-STEM Academy
December 2018 e-Newsletter
Happy December, Rainiers!
Greetings Columbia Crest Families,
Happy December! It is the last month of the 2018 year and we choose gratitude as our monthly character trait. December is such a great month to show our thankfulness through acts of kindness to those who have been kind or shown support to us during the year. I want to send each of you a huge “card” that expresses my thanks for the support you show our students and staff each and every day.
I am excited and looking forward to seeing all families at our annual Holiday Program on Friday, December 7th. A night of music always gets us in the holiday spirit. As always, Mr. Hunter has worked with the elementary vocals and middle level band to showcase their talents.
Something new this year is the classroom arts and crafts that parents worked with students to create. They will be for sale with the proceeds going directly to the individual classroom accounts that can be used toward field trips.
With Gratitude,
Principal Shew
Pictured above: These students spent the morning with Superintendent Bahr and other district leaders in a panel question and answer session during a Student Focus Day.
Student Store
New Pets
6th-8th Grade Thanksgiving Feast
December Dates to Note
- 12/5 - Late Start School Begins at 8:45 a.m., 10:00 - Monthly Assembly, 2:15 Student Council Work Session
- 12/6 - Happy Birthday Mrs. Vista and After School Clubs
- 12/7 - Popcorn Sales, 6:00 p.m. Santa Pictures, Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale Open
- 12/7 - 6:45 p.m. K-5 Students Meet in Classrooms
- 12/7 - 7:00 p.m. Annual Holiday Program Begins
- 12/10 - 2:15 p.m. Make and Take Craft Session After School 2nd-8th Grade
- 12/10 - Santa Shop Open to Students to Shop for Families (in music portable)
- 12/10 - 4th Grade to GRITS Farm
- 12/11 - Happy Birthday Mr. Van Steen & Santa Shop Open
- 12/12 - Late Start School Begins at 8:45 a.m., Spirit Week Begins (review flyer below) Happy Birthday Mrs. Stewart, Santa Shop Open & 2:30 p.m. All Parents Needed for PTO Meeting
- 12/13 - Middle School Mid-Term Grades Sent Home, 2:15 Winter Formal Dance, NO Ping Pong, Academy Adventure Does Meet, Santa Shop Open
- 12/14 - Popcorn Friday, Box Tops Due, Santa Shop Open
- 12/18 - Classroom Parties
- 12/19 Winter Break Begins - See you on January 2nd, 2019
Classroom Holiday Parties December 18th
Preschool Gingerbread activities, no party
Kindergarten 11:50-12:40
1st Grade 11:50-12:30
2nd Grade 11:50-12:45
3rd Grade 10:20 to 11:20
4th Grade 11:00-11:30
5th Grade 11:00-12:00
6th-8th Grade 11:00-12:00
You're Invited
Join us for a magical evening of food, music, shopping and Santa.
6:00-6:45 p.m. Pictures with Santa
6:45-7:00 p.m. K-5 Students in classroom and Band Students Pre-show
7:00-8:00 p.m. Holiday Program
8:00-8:15 p.m. Parents pick-up their K-5 students in classrooms. Feel free to shop afterwards:
We will have items for sale including:
~Wreaths
~Bake Sale Treats
~Artwork from every student in the school
School Information
- Family is very important to us at Columbia Crest. We strive to create a family like atmosphere as a school family. In an effort to build strong connections we held our first annual middle school Thanksgiving Thankful feast. Thank you to all who made this event a true success.
- Do you want to volunteer? We are always looking for volunteers. Please fill out the paperwork https://www.eatonville.wednet.edu/resources/volunteer-information
- Please review our Handbook which is on Skyward and our website: https://www.eatonville.wednet.edu/cca/student-life/student-handbook
Food Menus
Character Trait of the Month ~ Gratitude
4th Grade Guinea Pigs
Isaiah doing an oral retell of the first quadrant of The War with Grandpa
Preschool Student, Blake
Santa Secret Shop
The Santa Secret Shop is returning for the second year in a row after the success we had last year. All students will have an opportunity to shop for Christmas presents for their family at our school! This will happen thanks to the support of our outstanding PTO.
The holiday shop will be open from December 10th – December 14th. The shop will be located in our Music Portable.
The shop will be open all school day and student may shop during recesses. All items are between $1 -$10. Most are below $5.00. Gift wrap is included.
Volunteers are needed to run the shop during school hours. Please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0944acaa22a3f49-kids
Spirit Week December 12 - 18
Make & Take Crafts After School for 2nd-8th Grade
When: Monday, December 10th, 2018
Time: 2:15 pm – 4:00 pm (Must provide transportation home)
Cost: $10.00 per maker
Who: 2nd - 8th grade students (36 slots)
First come, first serve (permission slips and money
turned into the front office)
PTO Section
The Parent Teacher Organization needs YOU. Please pop in one of our upcoming meetings to see what is happening at your child's school and see how you can help. Fresh baked goodies and child care are available at each meeting as well as raffle prizes.
Mark your calendar for our next PTO Meeting on Wednesday, December 12th at 2:30 p.m.
2018-2019 Meetings
December 12th
January 9th
February 13th
March 13th
April 10th
May 8th
P.T.O. Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2018, 02:30 PM
Columbia Crest A-S.T.E.M. Academy, Washington 706, Ashford, WA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Wreaths for Sale
Birthday Grams
Popcorn Fridays 50 Cents
- December 7
- December 14
Yearbooks
Holiday Craft Bazaar on 12/7
Rainiers of the Month
Ciana, Rainier of the Month, in 4th Grade (Absent during Assembly)
Middle School Dance
When: Thursday, December 13th, 2018
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $10.00 includes pizza, 1 can of soda and a trip through the hot chocolate bar
Who: 6th - 8th grade students
Where: CC Gym
DUE: Permission Slips Due Monday, December 10th, 2018
Please complete the permission slip below if you have yet to do so.
Every Friday, students are selected to pick out of the Principal's Prize Box for stellar behavior
Video Spotlight, 2nd Grade Class
Staff Wishes
Visit Our Wish Tree
Select an Ornament with a Wish that you can Fulfill
Ornament Wishes
Box Tops ~ Class Totals
We’re having another Box Top classroom competition now through December 14th. Every clip counts so be sure to ask your friends and family to help support your kiddos class. So far this year the classrooms have earned an overall total of $240.50. Let’s see how much more we can earn this competition!
- Please be sure Box Tops are not expired
- Neatly cut and paste / tape to collection sheets or place in a Ziploc bag
- Ensure your child’s class is clearly written on all collection sheets / bags
As always thank you for your support and efforts to make Box Tops a success for our school.
You may print the attached Collection Sheet to submit Box Tops.
The 6th Grade class with their handmade snowmen
Sled Dog Lesson in 4th Grade
Counselor's Corner
As always you are welcome to stop by our office or give us a call if you wish to discuss your child's needs.
Counselor's Office Hours
· Mondays 7:15- 2:45 ~ Jana McIlraith
· Thursdays 7:15-2:45 ~ Anne Malver
Respectfully,
Counseling Team
When to Keep Your Child Home
Contact Information
Principal: Mrs. Allison Shew
Secretary: Ms. Lindsay Fitzer
CCA Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Student Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Attendance Message Line: 360-569-2567
Transportation: 360-879-1900
Stay Connected
Email: a.shew@eatonville.wednet.edu
Website: www.eatonville.wednet.edu/CCA
Location: 24503 SR 706 E Ashford, WA 98304
Phone: (360)569-2567
Facebook: facebook.com/ColumbiaCrestASTEM
Twitter: @CC_STEM_School
Birth to 5 Years Old
Child Find Notice
Are you worried about your child’s development?
Does your child have a medical disorder or birth defect that interferes with their development?
- Does the child seem to have hearing or vision issues?
- Does your child have difficulty communicating with people outside the family?
- Does your child have difficulty keeping up with other children their age?
- Does your child have concerning behaviors?
Any child, birth to five, whose family or caregivers would like more information about their child’s development can contact the Eatonville School District to receive a free Child Find Screening.
What happens during a Child Find Screening?
The purpose of a Child Find Screening is to identify issues that may affect your child’s learning, growth, and development and to help parents identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses.
During the screening, your child may stack small blocks, cut with scissors, draw, count, name colors, jump, and have fun!
After the screening, someone will talk to you about the results, and you may be given suggestions, a referral for more testing, or scheduled to have skills rechecked later. You will have the chance to ask any questions about your child’s development. The whole process takes about one hour.
Where can I go for screening?
All school districts in Washington State have Child Find Screenings available.
For more information and to schedule a screening in your school district, please contact:
Eatonville School District, Student Services office at (360) 879-1800.
If your family is living in a temporary situation, you may contact the district where you are currently staying for a screening.
WAC 392-172A-02040 - School districts shall conduct child find activities calculated to reach all students with a suspected disability for the purpose of locating, evaluating and identifying students who are in need of special education and related services, regardless of the severity of their disability.
Pierce County Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) currently has openings for free preschool.
Children that turn 3 or 4 years old by August 31st may be eligible.
Call today to see if you qualify! (360) 832-4892