Dear Columbia Crest Families,

Happy March! Spring is almost here and we can’t wait to see the flowers begin to bloom. Spring brings about new life, new opportunities and new learning.

The picture above was the kickoff to our kindness campaign as we threw kindness like confetti during our recent monthly assembly. Teaching kindness is more important than ever. Kindness was our theme for our character trait last month and we will continue to focus on being kind in thought and action for the month of March.

Reading Incentive for March: watch for details regarding a Student Council planned “Let's Get Reading” program for March. They have created a Medieval themed way for students in grades one through eight to be involved by tracking their pages and building a class castle.

Students who attend Columbia Crest are very busy people. We would like to hear from you about activities in which your children participate or honors they have earned that occur after school. Please email their participation information to Ms. Fitzer and we will recognize them at our next assembly.

Respectfully,

Principal Shew

A new after school club will begin on Thursdays after school from April 11-June 6th.

Parents must pick up their child from school. The club runs from 2:15-4:00 with Mrs. Hoversten.

Grades: 2nd-5th Grade

12 - 15 student maximum

With sustainability we can extend the life of plants by using them to their greatest capacity. Let's look at plant use in many ways. Plants can be food, clothing dye and even art. We will work together and discover just how many uses plants provide for our bodies and enjoyment.

If you want to sign your child up, please email Ms. Fitzer at l.fitzer@eatonville.wednet.edu

• Remember to dress your child appropriately for our weather. Indoor recess will only be when extreme conditions happen. Please have an extra set of clothes in your child’s backpack. We are in desperate need of donations of sweatpants and gym shoes.
  
• Keep our “Lost and Found” empty by writing your child’s name on all belongings. Items are donated after our monthly assembly.
  
• Students need to be on campus no later than 7:40 a.m. as class begins by 7:45 a.m.
  
• Students learn most when they are IN class. Do your best to eliminate vacations and time away from school to enhance your child’s learning this school year.
  
• Be sure to sign your child in if they are tardy and sign them out if you need to remove your child from school.

Kindness: the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

We are seeking students demonstrating this Character Trait to be our next Rainiers of the Month.

Mr. Moore created this video and wrote this song for our new school spirit song.

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, March 13th at 2:30 p.m.

2018-2019 Meetings

March 13th

April 10th

May 15th

When your child's birthday approaches consider purchasing him or her one of three special items. Order form below.

Would you like to present at our upcoming A-STEM Career Fair the afternoon of March 12th? If you want to share your expertise in your field, please contact our coordinator, Mrs. Frey at c.frey@eatonvilleschools.org

Our counselor is on campus Mondays and Wednesdays.

As always you are welcome to stop by our office or give us a call if you wish to discuss your child's needs.

You may reach Ms. Noble-Perry at D.nobleperry@eatonvilleschools.org

Counselor's Office Hours

· Mondays 7:45- 2:45

· Wednesdays 7:45-2:45

Northwest Trek invited our middle schoolers to design enrichment objects for their animals. These are objects that animals can use in their habitats to encourage mental and physical exercise. Trek staff gave us a behind the scenes look at animal exhibits, explained how the park cared for each animal, and allowed us to interview staff about the specific needs of each animal and habitat. In the coming weeks, students will research and design their enrichment objects, submit their designs to Trek staff, then return to the park to test the selected items.
I have never seen students so stoked to do research. What a cool opportunity!!! Thank you to Northwest Trek; especially Jessica Moore, who brought this opportunity to us.

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

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