Dear Rainiers,

The last day of school is Tuesday, June 16th, a little over four weeks from now. Let’s pretend for a minute that we are standing at “home” plate. The game is tied and we want to finish strong! The goal is to get through this week’s assignments and be on first base. When on first we know that we can make it to second. With our teacher’s coaching us to run to second, we are on our way. We can see home from second. Another week’s work will get us to third. As we are in the home stretch a few more fun things to do make sliding into home worth it. The ABCs are done and we have scored the win!

I encourage you to stay strong! Our team is amazing. We recognize that we get tired, we get stressed and we do not know what the future holds, but we are together just like the baseball team mentioned. Go, TEAM Columbia Crest A-STEM Academy, you have got this!

Sincerely,

Allison Shew

Principal

Families will have the opportunity to gather their child's belongings next month. During this time students will be able to take home gym shoes, school supplies, school work, artwork, etc. In addition, supplies students need to return will be collected including library books, textbooks and other school equipment checked out to students prior to the closure.

Upon arrival you will remain in your vehicle. You will drive up near the front entry and will be greeted by a staff member. Please inform the staff member the names/grades of the students you need to collect items for. If you have an item to return to the school such as a textbook, library book or gym equipment please hand those items off to the staff member working with you. They will ensure the items are delivered to the proper location.

We are in need of gym shoes. If you would like to donate your child's gym shoes to the school, please alert the staff member greeting you.

All five Eatonville School District schools will be open on the following dates and time frames based on the student’s last name:

• Last names A-I: Wednesday, June 10th from 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

• Last names J-R: Thursday, June 11th from 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

• Last names S-Z: Friday, June 12th from 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

If families are unable to come during the assigned time, please contact Principal Shew to arrange an alternative time. You may email me at a.shew@eatonvilleschools.org

Chromebooks may not be returned to our school.

ALL COMPUTERS and CHARGERS NEED TO BE RETURNED TO EATONVILLE ELEMENTARY! THE CONTRACT EACH FAMILY SIGNED WILL BE AVAILABLE AND TAKEN CARE OF AT THIS SITE ONLY.

Eatonville Elementary 209 Lynch Creek Rd E, Eatonville, WA 98328

A robo call will go out to families in June as a friendly reminder.

Families who have a Chromebook checked out will need to check-in the device and charger at Eatonville Elementary School at 209 Lynch Creek Rd E, Eatonville, WA 98328. Please note the device must be returned to this location, not your child’s home school due to cataloging purposes. Device return will follow the same schedule as the supply return.

• Last names A-I: Wednesday, June 10th from 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

• Last names J-R: Thursday, June 11th from 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

• Last names S-Z: Friday, June 12th from 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Lost and Found items will be on display in the parking lot of each school site on tables (weather permitting) during the June 10, 11 and 12 dates. Please practice social distancing protocols when looking for a lost item. You may look for items during the assigned time and day based on your child’s last name.

If your child has an issue with their Chromebook, please reach out to your child’s teacher. The teacher will initiate an “IT Help Ticket.” The help ticket is sent to the district’s technology department to begin troubleshooting the issue.

Dear Families,

Our school is hosting a Virtual Scholastic Book Fair from May 11th-24th .

The Virtual Fair is a fantastic way to get books in the hands of your students now to keep them reading at home.

• All purchases benefit our school and earn rewards

• Shop Book Fair exclusives, best-sellers, skill-builders and more

• Orders ship direct to home

• Book-only orders over $25* receive FREE shipping

• Over 6,000 items to choose from through the Scholastic Store Online

On May 11th you can visit our Book Fair Homepage and click “Shop Now” to get started:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/columbiacrestastemschool

Happy reading!

Ashley Downs

*Free Standard Shipping is available on book-only orders of $25 or more, after all discounts are applied. Free Standard Shipping (books) must be selected during Checkout. Orders containing products other than books are not eligible for this shipping promotion.

Columbia Crest is providing students an opportunity to show their STEM skills with our first ever virtual A-STEM fair via flipgrid. Please fill out the following form. If you choose to participate in this event, you will be sent an email explaining this event in more detail and a link to the flipgrid. We are looking forward to seeing all of your creativity.

Click the link below to fill out the form.

Teachers are required to take weekly attendance. Homeroom teachers are tracking attendance through interactions with parents (Preschool-2nd Grade) and with students (3rd-12th Grade). These interactions may include emails, Google Hangouts, text, call, etc.

As a reminder, every school day throughout the closure we will provide grab-and-go meals for all children 0-18, and special education students up to the age of 21. For the week of May 18th hot entrees will be served on Tuesday and Thursday. There will not be “Grab & Go” food service on Friday, May 22nd and Monday, May 25th. Meals for May 22 and May 25th (Memorial Day) will be bundled and sent home with the hot meals on Thursday. Children no longer need to be present to receive meals; just alert us how many meals you need. We need families to remain in their vehicles. Meal Service is near the front entrance of these schools:

• Eatonville Middle School 11:00-12:00

• Weyerhaeuser Elementary School 11:30-12:30

• Columbia Crest A-STEM Academy 12:00-1:00

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