Columbia Crest

Dear Rainier Families,

What an amazing start to the school year! In my eight years as principal, I have never experienced such a smooth and joyful beginning. We were thrilled to welcome 58 new students and their families, and even with this influx, everything has gone wonderfully. Our newly implemented nature-based program has integrated seamlessly into our routines, and we've made some exciting changes to our systems.

Our environmental education class has kicked off, with all 11 grade levels engaging in outdoor learning with Miss Brown each week. We also launched our Nature Art Specialist and Everyday Living classes, where students are gaining practical life skills like sewing, knitting, laundry, and cooking. Our PE program has evolved into Wild Fit (wilderness fitness), and it has been a fantastic success. We’re truly off to a running start!

As we settle into our school routine, we’re excited for what’s ahead in October. This month, we’re launching our after-school Dance Club, Sewing Club and introducing our very first Knitting Club. If you missed the sign up last month. Please click here. We’re also looking forward to our annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest and other fun fall events. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic month!

We are thrilled to kick off our Monthly Award Assemblies once again! Parents are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate student achievements. Our first assembly will take place on Friday, October 11, at 1:30 p.m., where we’ll honor our Rainiers of the Month and Outdoor Explorer Extraordinaires. Two students per grade level will be recognized with awards.

Additionally, don’t miss a special event for the whole family on Thursday, October 10, at 5:30 p.m.—Jeff Evans' Reading Magic! Thanks to our wonderful PTO, this exciting magic show is perfect for students of all ages. We love having parents as part of our learning community and encourage your presence at these events.

Mark Your Calendars for These October Events:

We have a variety of events planned this month, and we hope to see you there! Be sure to check out the October Event Calendar in this newsletter for full details. Here are a few highlights:

• Apex Dance Remix (October 4):

• 10:15-10:45 a.m. Preschool - 1st Grade

• 12:15-12:45 p.m. 6th - 8th Grade

• 1:15-1:45 p.m. 2nd - 5th Grade

• PTO Parent Meeting: October 7 at 2:30 p.m.

• Free Family Reading Night & Magic Show: October 10 at 5:30 p.m.

• Parent/Teacher Conferences: October 24 & 25 (registration details inside the newsletter)

• Trick-or-Treat the Halls: October 25 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• Halloween Assembly: October 31 at 1:00 p.m.

Ways You Can Help:

• Please use our Google Form by 1:00 p.m. to submit transportation changes. No need to call or email.

• Our Lost and Found is growing! Labeling your child’s clothing with their name or initials will help us return items to their owners.

• With the rainy weather, it’s a good idea to keep an extra set of clothes in your child's backpack or cubby/locker, just in case.

Your partnership is invaluable as we strive to provide the best for your child(ren). Thank you for your support, and we look forward to a fantastic October!

Wishing you a wonderful fall,

Principal Burslem

Join us for our Books & Bonfire Event featuring the exciting Reading is Magic show, perfect for the whole family! Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as we celebrate the magic of reading with captivating performances that will ignite your imagination. Doors open at 5:15 PM, and the show begins at 5:30 PM. S'Mores to follow at the bonfire. Best of all, it's completely free! Don’t miss this enchanting evening of fun and learning for all ages.

🥕🥒Free Food Boxes Available October 4🥦🍌

We are pleased to announce the continuation of our partnership with Food4Good.

🍎This partnership offers families an assortment of fresh, wholesome produce each month.

🍎There is no application process or income verification.

🍎Families are welcome to pick up their food box from one of the locations during the dates/times included on the graphic.

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.

Information regarding how to sign up for a conference with your child's teacher will be emailed to families this week.

1. Log in to Skyward Family Access

2. On the blue menu on the left side of the screen, select “Conferences.”

3. You will need to schedule a conference for each of your students. Next to your child’s name is a link that says “All Conferences.” Click on that.

4. Under Status, click on “Select a Time.” This will show all available conference slots.

5. Click on “Select” to schedule the time slot that works for you.

6. You will receive a notification email with your selected time. You can view or reschedule your time as well under the Conferences tab.

7. Please contact our Secretary, Mrs. Davis with any questions at e.davis@eatonvilleschools.org

8. Our music teacher, Mr. Hunter, will be available on the stage in the gym for a pop in conferences as well , please stop by and have a chat with your child's music teacher on Thursday, October 24.

Dear Middle School Parents,

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences are being held on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25. These are non-school days as teachers will be conferencing during these two full days.

We would like to extend the opportunity for you to be able to schedule a conference with our three middle school teachers.

Directions

• Conferences are 30 minutes long to allow you to meet with all three teachers.

• Please click this link to view the available conference time slots.

• Please type your child’s name and your name in the time slot that fits best for your family.

• Siblings may have the same conference timeslot, if desired.

• If you are unable to type into the Google Sheet, please reply to this email with your preferred time slot.

Additional Information

• Students are encouraged to be part of the conference, however it is not required.

• The conferences will be held in Room 106 (first classroom on the right side of the main hallway).

• If your child is in Band, parents are invited to have a drop-in conference with Mr. Hunter October 24 on our stage anytime between 11am-6:30pm.

We will be available 6:00 am to 6:00pm. If you are needing care for just that week we offer a drop in day rate: $39 per kid per day. We will have planned activities, and provide meals for the day.

If there's any question contact Brittany Money at B.money@eatonville.wednet.edu

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.

For parents of students in Ms. Keller and Mrs. Willson's preschool portable class, you are welcome to walk your student to the portable ramp. We encourage fostering independence by allowing your child to walk into the classroom on their own from there.

Additionally, families of students in the TK class, located in Room 112 with Mrs. Kelly and Ms. Millam, will always be greeted by staff near the entrance. They will be there to assist with helping children exit vehicles and ensuring a smooth transition into the building.

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.
• A staff member (wearing a high-vis vest) at the parking entrance entrance know who you are picking up and what grade(s) they are in.
• Adults picking up students at the end of the day will park in our main lot.
• Students who are car riders will be led outside by their teacher at dismissal time.
• We begin releasing students at 2:05pm every day.

The office gets really busy after lunch. In an effort to serve our students and staff first we won't be answering phones after 1:30pm. If you need to reach us, just leave a voicemail -- we'll get it right away as a text in our email. Please do not call multiple times in a row.

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

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

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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: Dracy McCoy, Executive Student Services. Email: d.mccoy@eatonvilleschools.org