Columbia Crest

Dear Rainier Families,

As we step into the final full month of the school year, I would like to provide you with important updates and reminders.

Upcoming Events

There are many events you can enjoy with us this month. All of the event details are included in the newsletter, however, I have listed a few below that I hope you will mark on your calendar.

Please Make Note of these Dates

• May 1 - May 17: Copy Paper Drive

• May 3: Community Day, 11:05am Release

• May 6: PTO Meeting at 2:30pm in Room 106

• May 6 - May 10: Teacher Appreciation Week

• May 7: Class Pictures

• May 22: Italian Soda Sale $3

• May 22: Middle School Field Trip

• May 24: Middle School Field Trip

• May 29-May 31: BOGO Book Fair

• May 30: Night of the Arts at 5:30pm

• May 31: 4th and 5th Gr Field Trip

State Testing Reminder

State testing is just around the corner, beginning next week for 3rd-8th grade and it's crucial that our students are well-prepared and well-rested. These assessments provide valuable insights into your child's academic progress and help us tailor our instruction to meet their needs effectively. Please ensure that your child gets plenty of rest leading up to the testing dates so they can perform at their best. Families were emailed the testing schedule last month and it is linked here.

Substitute Paras Needed

If you or someone you know would be interested in being a paraeducator substitute at our school, please click the link to apply. Paraeducators work with students directly, help in classrooms, provide reading and math interventions, cover the library, teach art and supervise recess.

Reminders to End the Year Strong

As we approach the culmination of another successful academic year, let's not forget that we still have a month and a half of learning and growth ahead of us. I encourage all students to stay focused, motivated and committed to finishing strong. Together, let's make every moment count and strive for excellence in everything we do.

Stay Connected

Don't miss out on any important updates or announcements! Follow us on social media and regularly check our school website for the latest news, events and resources.

As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your partnership is invaluable to us, and together, we can ensure a fulfilling and successful remainder of the school year for our students.

Kindly,

Principal Burslem

Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the creative talents of our students at the Night of the Arts event, taking place at the Columbia Crest Academy gym on May 30th at 5:30 pm.

Prepare to be captivated by a delightful musical program featuring the melodic performances of our 4th/5th-grade students and the harmonious tunes of our talented band members.

Adding to the evening, our dance club students, spanning from Kindergarten to 5th grade, will grace the stage with a special artistic dance performance, showcasing their grace and creativity.

Immerse yourself in a visual feast as we proudly display artwork from every student in our school, offering a glimpse into the diverse artistic expressions within our community.

But the night doesn't end there! The sewing club students will dazzle you with a fashion show, proudly presenting the stylish garments they've crafted with their own hands.

We extend a warm invitation to all to come and witness the culmination of creativity and passion at our Night of the Arts event. Join us for an evening filled with music, dance, art, and fashion as we celebrate the talents of our students. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of the arts!

Everyone is in the class group picture and then we will photograph only the students who purchase an individual package.

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We're announcing our upcoming Copy Paper Drive, running from May 1st to May 17th! As you know, copy paper is an essential resource for our classrooms.

We kindly ask for your participation in donating reams of copy paper. Every contribution counts towards our goal of ensuring our teachers have the supplies they need to create engaging learning experiences for our students.

To add a fun incentive, the class that donates the most reams of copy paper will win an exciting Ice Cream Party!

Your generosity and involvement are truly appreciated.

Excitement is building as we gear up for our ABC Countdown to the end of the school year! Starting May 10, each day will bring a new theme corresponding to a letter of the alphabet as we countdown to summer break. It's a fantastic opportunity for our students to engage in fun and educational activities while celebrating their achievements throughout the year.

ABSENCES & TARDIES: If your child will be absent or arriving late. If you do not submit the form by 8am, you will receive communication regarding your child's absence. Absences will be reported as unexcused.

TRANSPORTATION CHANGE: Transportation Changes must be completed no later than 1pm on the day the transportation change is needed.

PICK UP EARLY: Please submit the time and reason for picking up your child early from school.

Every Wednesday morning before school, students have a chance to spend real money to purchase items. Items include snacks, hygiene items and school supplies.

Price List

• Chips $1

• Capri Sun $1

• Cookies $1

• Fruit Roll Ups $1

• Goldfish $1

• Rice Krispies $1

• Earbuds $2

• Eraser $.25

• Pen $.50

• Pencil $.25

• CC Socks $2

• Popcorn $1

• Granola Bars $1

If you're driving your child to school in the morning , please kindly drive up and drop off your child at 7:25am. Students will be greeted at the main door by a staff member and may walk to class. Parents do not have to get out of their car.

Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten families may escort their child to their classrooms.

In an effort to improve the efficiency and safety of the daily dismissal of students’ who are car riders, please carefully review our dismissal procedures.

• Please make sure to use the form in this link to let us know who will be picking up your student. For safety reasons and per our policy, we no longer accept phone calls or written notes for changes.
• Adults picking up students at the end of the day will park in our main lot.
• Please step out of your vehicle so we can see you. A staff member will greet you outside to inquire which student you are here for (if we do not know you).
• Students who are car riders will wait inside the building for their ride to pull up to the loading zone
• As soon as we see you have arrived, we submit the alert to the teacher. We begin releasing students at 2:05pm every day.
  

Please review our new "Student and Parent Handbook" for the 23-24 school year by clicking this link.

Principal: Ms. Allison Burslem

Secretary: Mrs. Kim Davis

Counselor: Ms. Deb Noble-Perry

Main Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

I look forward to a stellar year full of growth and learning.

Email: a.burslem@eatonvilleschools.org
Website: https://www.eatonville.wednet.edu
Location: 24503 Washington 706, Ashford, WA, USA
Phone: 360-641-1700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaCrestASTEM
Twitter: @CC_STEM_School

Please follow Columbia Crest on Facebook and Instagram.

Eatonville School District #404 will provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs shall be free from sexual harassment. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Address: 200 Lynch St. W., Eatonville, WA 98328; Telephone: 360-879-1000

Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator & Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Cristin Blaskowitz, Executive Student Services. Email: c.blaskowitz@eatonvilleschools.org