Columbia Crest

Dear Rainier Families,

Spring is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to share the latest updates and happenings from our little mountain school.

Upcoming Events

There are various events to enjoy during the month of March. We hope you will plan to join us for at least one event. All of the event details are included in the newsletter, however, I have listed a few below that you are welcome to attend:

You’re Invited to:

• March 1: Monthly Award Assembly and Kids Heart Challenge, 1pm in the Gym

• March 4: PTO Meeting at 2:30pm

• March 7: Family Reading Night at 5pm

• March 15: Family Night Out at 6:30pm to enjoy our live band, karaoke, crafts, food and more

• March 22: Talent Show at 1pm and a mobile DSHS Truck will be on campus from 12-5pm for families to sign up for resources

Intent to Return

We are requesting your assistance as we begin planning and preparing for the 2024-2025 school year. Once a student is enrolled at Columbia Crest, they may remain through 8th grade. The information you provide will help our school plan appropriately.

Please disregard if you have already submitted your form.

Please submit one of these forms for each of your children.

Thank you for submitting this form in a timely manner as we hope to draft our master schedule and account for proper staffing needs. Please submit this form no later than Friday, March 15th.

Substitute Paras Needed

If you or someone you know would be interested in being a paraeducator substitute at our school, please click the link to apply. Paraeducators work with students directly, help in classrooms, provide reading and math interventions, cover the library, teach art and supervise recess.

Spring Break Reminder

As we gear up for warmer weather and rejuvenation, a friendly reminder that Spring Break will be from April 1 - April 5. We hope all our families have a safe and enjoyable break!

Science Fair

Our annual Science Fair is scheduled for April 10th, and we can't wait to see the creative projects our students have been working on. Parents are welcome to attend and witness the budding scientists in action! More details are in this newsletter.

Stay Connected

Don't miss out on any important updates or announcements! Follow us on social media and regularly check our school website for the latest news, events and resources.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child's education journey. Together, we can continue to inspire curiosity, foster a love of learning, and empower every student to reach their fullest potential.

Wishing you a joyful and successful month ahead!

Warm regards,

Principal Burslem

Exciting News from our TK Class!
Last week, our little gardeners embarked on an adventure in sustainability! We introduced them to our school garden and the magical world of composting. They're now on a mission to save their apple and pear cores from lunchtime to contribute to our compost pile! Soon, these scraps will transform into nutrient-rich soil for planting and growing new wonders in our garden! Stay tuned for more updates on our green journey!

You are invited to join us for our 'Books and Bonfire' reading night on Thursday, March 7th from 5:00-6:30pm. We will have games, learning, and fun for the whole family! All who attend will have a free dinner provided to them.

If you and your family are planning to attend please click here to fill out our RSVP form. Please note any dietary restrictions.

We are excited to tell stories around the bonfire here at Columbia Crest with you! Hope to see you there!

An event for the whole family is coming up on Friday, March 15 from 6:30-7:30pm. There will be a live band, karaoke and crafts. Root Beer Floats and snacks will be for sale too.

You may prepay before the event $5 ticket sales or pay at the door for $7 tickets.

Please click here for all of the details.

All acts that are well rehearsed and school appropriate will be accepted into the show, however they need to be reviewed by Miss Hilliker first.

Please submit a video of your student's act and their permission form by Friday, March 8th to be considered for the show.

The 2024 Talent Show will be held on Friday, March 22nd at 1:00pm in the CCA Gym.

Any questions can be sent to Miss Hilliker by emailing k.hilliker@eatonvilleschools.org.

Thank you for your support of the 2024 Talent Show!

🔸These are going to be better than ever!
🔸Cost is $5 per student.
🔸The fee covers the cost of their T-shirt.
🔸Please send the money in an envelope labeled "Ashley/T-shirt" to school with your student by March 15
🔸If you have any questions, please feel free to email: a.scartozzithornton@eatonville.wednet.edu

Classified Appreciation Week is March 11-15! We want to celebrate our dynamic Classified Staff by thanking them for all that they do. Please join me in showing appreciation starting March 11.

Thank you:

• Mr. Aguilar, Custodian
• Mrs. Landen, TK Para
• Mrs. Nichols, SpEd Para
• Miss Brown, Media Para
• Mrs. Willson, Preschool Para
• Mrs. Hilliker, Academic Interventionist Para
• Mrs. Scartozzi, Para
• Mrs. Davis, Secretary
• Mrs. Johnson, TK Para
• Mrs. Sarver, Para
• Mrs. Roberts, Cook
• Mrs. Hoversten, Art Para

Do you need support such as food, cash or medical assistance? We are excited to announce a DSHS Truck will be on site at CCA on March 22 from 12-5pm to help families apply for resources!

Classes learned a little bit more about milk products and the composition of cow milk. Each student successfully made butter by shaking cream in a pint jar (agitating fat globules to make them stick together). Next, they will wash and salt their jars of butter, and taste test!

So many significant accomplishments will be celebrated, during our Monthly Recognition Assembly. Parents and family members are always welcome to attend.

Kids Heart Challenge is kicking off on March 1st with a fun-filled assembly by the American Heart Association! Together, we’ll empower our students to have happy and healthy hearts and brains, while raising lifesaving donations to help others with special hearts. Help our school meet our goal by following these steps:

1. Sign up TODAY at http://www2.heart.org/goto/ColumbiaCrest or by downloading the free AHA Schools App for Apple or Android
2. SEND 10 emails/texts to friends & family asking for a donation!
3. Start Finn’s Mission to learn Hands-Only CPR & raise lifesaving donations to help special hearts

SPECIAL INCENTIVES

• All registered students will be entered into a weekly drawing to earn an Avocado Warmie!!! The first name will be drawn at our assembly!

We are hosting a Science Fair for all Preschool – 8th grade students on Wednesday, April 10.

Parents are welcome to do a project at home with their child and enter it into the Fair.

For additional details, please click here for the Science Fair Digital Newsletter.

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.

Every Wednesday morning before school, students have a chance to spend real money to purchase items. Items include snacks, hygiene items and school supplies.

Price List

• Chips $1

• Capri Sun $1

• Cookies $1

• Fruit Roll Ups $1

• Goldfish $1

• Rice Krispies $1

• Earbuds $2

• Eraser $.25

• Pen $.50

• Pencil $.25

• CC Socks $2

• Popcorn $1

• Granola Bars $1

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.

Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten families may escort their child to their classrooms.

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.
• Adults picking up students at the end of the day will park in our main lot.
• Please step out of your vehicle so we can see you. A staff member will greet you outside to inquire which student you are here for (if we do not know you).
• Students who are car riders will wait inside the building for their ride to pull up to the loading zone
• As soon as we see you have arrived, we submit the alert to the teacher. We begin releasing students at 2:05pm every day.
  

Please review our new "Student and Parent Handbook" for the 23-24 school year by clicking this link.

Principal: Ms. Allison Burslem

Secretary: Mrs. Kim Davis

Counselor: Ms. Deb Noble-Perry

Main Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

Email: a.burslem@eatonvilleschools.org
Website: https://www.eatonville.wednet.edu
Location: 24503 Washington 706, Ashford, WA, USA
Phone: 360-641-1700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaCrestASTEM
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: Cristin Blaskowitz, Executive Student Services. Email: c.blaskowitz@eatonvilleschools.org