March Weekly Update

Dear MVE Families,

The snow is melting off our playground, and spring is upon us. Although spring is here, we will be ending our week with our annual Winter Olympics Assembly on Friday from 9:30-10:30. Selected students from each class will compete in teams. It's always an exciting, and sometimes loud way to jump into spring break.

Next week schools are closed in observance of Spring Break: March 31st-April 4th.

Thanks for all your support of our students.

Sincerely,

Paul Gutzler

MVE Principal

This is the final week of Early Spring Clubs.

*Spring Clubs will begin at the end of April, so look for registration in the coming weeks!

Friday, March 28th:

• Yoga Club
• Seed Starting Club
• Open Gym
• Tie Dye Club

Questions can be directed to lcarlton@methow.org

Hello Everyone,

During my first year of teaching, one of the important things I noticed was how creative children were in their play. Their ability to invent, adapt, and use minimal objects or equipment as a springboard into creative play, has continued to amaze me throughout my time in education. And our kids here are especially clever in these ways. A stick, a rock, a few pine cones, some water, some mud - these simple props become fairy homes, canals, parts of tagging games, and any number of make-believe situations, even for our older elementary students. It is refreshing to see these enduring aspects of childhood over 50 years, even when life has become so complex, so technology-heavy, with more and more time spent inside. Enjoy the extra time you have with these creative kids over spring break!

Bob Winters

Please check the lost and found! All items will be donated after Spring Break!

Please either call the office at 509-996-2186 or email Stacey at scooley@methow.org if your student will be absent. You may also leave a message on the attendance line. Thank you

March 28th: Spirit Day Change:

In observance of our Friday Winter Olympics Assembly, please have your students wear the following colors for Spirit Day, this Friday, March 28th:

• Red: Pilkinton, Fraser, Grace, Baker, J. Stratman, & Wiest
• Yellow: Wicken, Thomas, Dufrense, R. Stratman, Barber, & DeVlieg
• Blue: Carter, Fraser, Thomas, Foley, Quigley, Surface, & Hover
• Black: Staff!

On Monday, March 3rd, the Second grade will be kicking off a school-wide food drive as part of their Community Unit, whose central idea is “Individuals Contribute to Their Communities in Positive Ways.” Please send non-perishable foods or hygiene products (toilet paper, toothpaste, etc) to school with your child during March. All donated items will be delivered to the Cove before Spring Break for distribution throughout the valley. Items can also be dropped off at the office. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Methow Recycles Presents: Camp ReMake- At Camp ReMake, kids learn how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and repair - all while playing games, developing repair and remake skills, creating art, and exploring the beautiful Methow Valley. Camp ReMake is for campers ages 7 – 11 yrs old, and student volunteers 13 – 18 yrs old. Camp is located at the Independent Learning Center on the TwispWorks campus. Registration is open: Register Here

Your summer adventure awaits at The Bush School Methow Valley Campus! The Bush School offers local summer programming in the Methow Valley to provide children ages seven to ten the opportunity to learn new skills as well as the opportunity to explore the Methow’s environment, history, and culture.

Each camp is led by experienced instructors. Camps are based out of The Bush School Methow Valley Campus in Mazama, Washington, and often venture to destinations around the Methow Valley to explore and participate in a variety of activities.

Each day camp runs Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Campers are required to bring their own lunch and water bottles. Snacks will be provided. For day campers, there will be an optional bus each morning and afternoon that shuttles students to/from the Methow Campus and the Winthrop Library. There is also an MVSD bus to take students between TwispWorks and the Winthrop Library if needed.

DETAILS

The Bush School Discovery Day Camp:

Dates: two sessions

Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11

Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18

Location: The Bush School Methow Campus, 225 Lost River Rd, Mazama WA, 98833

Ages: Seven to Ten Years Old

Cost: $290

Transportation: 8:30 a.m. drop-off and 3:30 p.m. pick-up at the Winthrop Library

Link to Register: https://bush.campbrainregistration.com/

CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: rachel.ladd@bush.edu

Challenger Soccer Summer Camps are returning:

- June 16-20: 1/2 and full day camp

- July 7 - 11: 1/2 day creative skills camp

- August 11 - 15: 1/2 and full day camp

Register at: https://challenger.configio.com/orglandingpage?org=1072

For any questions, go to the website methowsoccer.org or email methowyouthsoccer@gmail.com

Shout out to Little Star School for creating this helpful one-pager of all summer camp offerings. Click the attachment below:

D&D Adventure Club is an opportunity for kids aged 8-15 to try the popular tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons using modules created specifically for their age group. We will be using modules from the D&D Adventure Club, created by a family just over the mountains on Bainbridge Island. Check out more about the modules here: DnD Adventure Club

Please register using the link below. Thank you!

https://ncwlibraries.libcal.com/event/13327422

Lunch Menu

Volunteer at our School!

Methow Valley Elementary School Website

Email: pgutzler@methow.org
Website: www.methow.org
Phone: 509-996-2186