Greetings Columbia Crest Families,

The cold and wintery weather is here, but at school, we are warm and working hard. Happy February! The new semester begins January 30th and we are dedicated to assessing what we have accomplished and what we have left to do during the last half of the year.

During the mid-year it is a great time to replenish your child’s school supplies. New or gently used gym shoes are welcome as our supply is being used. Sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7 for boys and girls are the most requested.

This is the time of year we typically see an increase in flu. You may want to consider washing your child’s backpack, lunchbox and coat over the weekend as one more way to help prevent the spread of germs.

Remember to dress your child appropriately for our weather. Indoor recess will only take place when extreme conditions happen. Please have an extra set of clothes in your child’s backpack. If possible, please send your child to school with gloves or mittens. It would be wonderful for him or her to keep a set in a cubby to allow them to be used during each recess. We are requiring all students wear a coat to recess. The temperatures are too frigid to wear t-shirts only outside at this time. Finally, please, consider sending a tube of chapstick with your child as we’ve seen a lot of chapped lips lately.

Respectfully,

Principal Shew

Preschool and Kindergarten enrollment opens on Monday, February 3rd, 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year!

To qualify for Preschool students must by 3 years of age by August 31st, 2020. Sign up using this link http://bit.ly/preschoolESD

To qualify for Kindergarten students must by 5 years of age by August 31st, 2020. Stop by our office for an enrollment packet.

Our Preschool Program is for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. We offer meals and transportation. Class is Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00a.m. – 11:30a.m. The program is $25 a month for those who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch or $190 otherwise. Please be prepared to pay a one-time $190 Registration Fee.

Our Kindergarten Program is full time, five days a week; 7:45a.m. – 2:15p.m.

Preschool and Kindergarten begins on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020.

We do need an updated immunization record, birth certificate and proof of residency when registering for the first time.

If you would like to message us directly to inform us if you have an incoming Preschooler or Kindergartener, we will be happy to reserve your child’s space as we do have a capacity to be cautious of filling.

For specific questions feel free to email us at L.Fitzer@EatonvilleSchools.org

After this calendar was made 4th grade scheduled a trip to the farm on 2/ 27.

Honor others. Emphasize open-mindedness toward anyone who looks and thinks differently than they do. There are people all over the world with different lifestyles, cultures, and beliefs, and that that’s something to be celebrated.

As winter carries on, please be sure to have the District Weather Line number saved in your

contacts: 360-879-1100.

Flash Alert will send an email or text to your device. Visit this link to create an account and subscribe: https://www.flashalert.net/id/EatonvilleSD

The Flash Alert app is free and sends push notifications directly to your Android and iOS devices. Search for Flash Alert Messenger on your device’s App Store and download.

I am so excited to be back at school and see all of our students and families after our Winter Break. Everyone has been working so hard to get back into our routines. I wanted to make sure everyone was aware I am now at Columbia Crest full time, which means I am here every day. My schedule is changing from monthly lessons in the classrooms with your students to weekly lessons to practice important social skills and continue to learn about our character trait of the month as a school. Our character trait for February is acceptance and diversity where we will focus on how we are similar and different in many ways in our classrooms and in our school, but we can respect and accept other people even if we don’t have everything in common. Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 17-21st and I have some things planned for students to do in our building. Look for some more information to go home if you and your families want to get involved in that national celebration as well. I lastly want to note my being here every day also means I have more time to support individual students and do small groups, so if you feel your student needs support from me in some way, please feel free to reach out!

Mrs. Jessica Sotl

360-879-1709

j.sotl@eatonville.wednet.edu

Thank you for the tremendous support during our Apex Fundraiser. Our school raised almost $3,000 toward a piece of new playground equipment.

We are seeking 20-30 presenters from all types of industries. If you have any connections please call our office today: 360-569-2567.

12:00-12:30 Presenters Set Up

12:30-1:00 Assembly - each visitor introduces their name a trade During the assembly the whole school (-Kinders?) will listen to each speaker briefly speak for 2-3 minutes.

1:00-1:30 4-8th Grade asks questions and visits booths K-3 will exit the Gym with their teachers. 4-8 will stay and stop at tables to ask specific questions and see the hands-on elements up close.

1:30-2:00 K-3rd grade asks questions visits booths 4-6 will exit the Gym with their teachers. K-3 will enter the Gym to visit the tables with their teachers to ask specific questions and see the hands-on elements up close.

Step 1: Online Referrals for Highly Capable Testing

ALL GRADES: JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 17TH, 2020

Anyone may refer a student for testing for the highly capable program. Referrals can come from any district staff member, the student themselves, parents / guardians, or community members. Referral forms are completed online by utilizing the following link(s):

• Parent Referral
• Staff Member Referral
• Other Referral Source

Note: If you do not have online access or experience difficulty in completing the online form, please contact the Student Services office at (360) 879-1800.

Current Highly Capable students need not be referred or tested again.

• High School Students wishing to enroll in AP or Running Start coursework will need to contact their guidance counselor for scheduling.

Step 2: Teachers Complete Online Renzulli Scales

All elementary teachers and secondary math/and/or ELA teachers will complete the online Renzulli Rating Scales for each of their current year students that have been referred (no matter the source of the referral). Lists of students and direction for accessing the online scales will be delivered to teachers in late February early March.

Step 3: Student CogAT Testing

ALL GRADES: MARCH 2020

Schools will be coordinating the testing of their referred students to occur during the school day. The complete CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) takes approximately 2.5 hours and may be spread out over multiple, short sessions.

Parents/Guardians will receive a specific testing schedule from Student Services prior to the actual days of testing. Parents must give permission to allow testing for highly capable placement. Those parents who referred their own students give permission as part of the online referral. Parent/Guardians of students referred by someone else will receive a permission form from Student Services prior to testing. Students without parent/guardian permission will not be tested.

Step 4: Notification

New Highly Capable students will be contacted in June for placement options.

The Pierce County Dental Society would like to announce our 29th Annual Children’s Dental Health Day at the South Hill Mall in Puyallup on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. We will have free dental screenings for entire family(adults too), free fluoride varnish applications, free dental supplies/goodie bags, and dental care referrals/information from allied community agencies.

I would like to encourage you to visit this link: https://www.eatonville.wednet.edu/ems/athletics. Once there, you will see the start date for all sports. Next, please consider clicking on the “Teams” tab to the left. This will allow you to see calendars for each sport. In addition, you may learn who the coaches are and will be able to learn how to apply using Skyward. Finally, there is information about grade checks to stay eligible to play and how the ASB payment goes toward the sports fees.

Upcoming sports opportunities are girls' soccer and boys' basketball. CC parents need to be aware of the requirements for their middle schoolers to participate and be ready for the first day of practice/tryouts which is January 27th.

WINTER II
Boy's Basketball: first day of practice Jan. 27, 2020
Girl's Soccer: first day of practice Jan. 27, 2020

Grade Checks

Student Athletes are required to pass all classes. A grade check is done at the beginning of the season and every two weeks after. If a student fails a class they are placed on the following steps:

• Step 1: Probation, two weeks to get grade up.
• Step 2: Can go to practice, no contests or traveling until next grade check. Has two weeks to get grades up.
• Step 3: Removal from team.

For information call the middle school at 360-879-1400.

The district is hosting a Love and Logic Parenting Workshop.

When: Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm from January 29-March 4

Location: Eatonville Middle School, Library

Cost: The workshop costs $15 for the cost of the book.

At this time there will not be dinner or child care offered.

How do you register? Please e-mail Anisa Parks: a.parks@eatonvilleschools.org

There is limited space, so please sign up soon.

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