Timberwolf Times

April Vonderharr, Principal | Salina Machida, Assistant Principal

Teri Buck, Head Secretary | Sabrina Manseau, Assistant Secretary

Thank you to all the staff and parents that helped with the set up, take down, games, and cooked food at our Fall Festival. A special shout out to our amazing PTO who made this event possible and fun for all.

Our TK and Kindergarten students had a fun time in search of that perfect pumpkin.

Firefighters from Fire Station 3 vistied our Kindergarten students to discuss the importance of fire safety.

The Police Activities League of SW Washington is a youth development non-profit that partners with law enforcement agencies to build positive relationships between youth and law enforcement in the community through educational programs and recreational opportunities. PAL believes that it can help reduce the juvenile crime rates in Southwest Washington by empowering our young people to make responsible life choices. PAL offers children with year-round programs and special events that foster teamwork, encourage citizenship, and provide the opportunities to work with law enforcement officers and caring adult mentors.

Website:

https://palofswwa.org/about/

Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend.

There is no late start on Wednesday, Nov 6th, 2024 and school dismisses at 12:40 for parent teacher conferences.

We would like to extend an invitation to any Veteran to participate with their student and eat either breakfast or lunch on November 13, 2024. There will be no charge for the meal and it is just a small token of appreciation for your service.

We are also excited to invite you to our annual Veterans Day Assembly to honor and recognize the service of our Veterans. This is a meaningful opportunity for our students to learn about and appreciate the sacrifices made by members of the military. We hope you and your family can join us to celebrate those who have served. Our assembly will be at 2:45 on November 13th, 2024.

We would love to make this event even more personal by including photos of Veterans you know! We encourage you to send us a photo, ideally with your student and their Veteran, to be featured in our assembly.

To share your photo, please email it to Mrs. Williams at williams.sara@battlegroundps.org and include the following information:

Student name(s) and grade(s)
Photo with Name of Veteran(s) and their relationship to the student
Optional: Any details about when/how the Veteran served, their branch of service, and their title or rank.

The deadline to submit photos is Friday, November 8th.

Thank you for helping us create a memorable tribute for our Veterans. We look forward to celebrating together!

Calling ALL 4th graders!

Do you love to hike and explore the outdoors?

When you join the Every Kid Outdoors Program, you and your family will have access to National Parks for an entire year. To join and get your pass you can either visit: https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm or email Mrs. Williams who will get you a pass at williams.sara@battlegroundps.org

Come dressed in your pajamas-cozy day clothes and don't forget to bring your stuffy. Kona Ice will be handing out a special treat to celebrate all your hard work during the Fund Run.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Tukes Valley schools Monday, December 2nd through Friday, December 6th (9am - 4:30p) and Saturday, December 7th (9am - 3pm) during the Candy Cane Express Bazaar. We encourage you to use the e-wallet option for a quick, easy, and safe way for your child(ren) to make purchases while at school. Please watch the introduction video and look at the flyer for more information about e-wallet.

Check out our Book Fair Homepage at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/tukesvalleyprimary to find information about:

• Dates and times we will be open
• View an interactive flyer (view video trailers by clicking on the triangle)
• Learn about e-wallet
• Sign up to volunteer
• Shop the online store or browse the Virtual Fair (open Monday, December 2nd through Sunday, December 15th). All orders are sent directly to your home and have free shipping for book only orders over $25.

Sign up to volunteer for a 2 or 2 1/2 hour shift and earn a $5 book fair credit - sign up by clicking here or from the Book Fair Homepage.

We appreciate all the support during our school's book fair. Happy Reading!!

• School starts at 9:05 a.m. and dismisses at 3:40 p.m.

  
  

  A student is considered tardy at 9:10 a.m. Please come into the office to sign in your student.
  

  
  

  Late start Wednesdays school starts at 10:05 a.m.

  
  

  Please look at the school calendar for more information on specifics.

• Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29

• Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024, through Jan. 3, 2025

• Spring break: Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4

• In-service dates (no student attendance):Jan. 29

• Last day of school: Tuesday, June 10 (assuming no added days for weather-related closures)

November 11th, 2024 Veterans Day

November 27th - 29th, 2024 for Thanksgiving Break

Our lost and found is overflowing. Please either ask your child to look for lost items or feel free to come and look yourself. We will lay out all the items during conference week and all items will be donated on December 13th, 2024.

It may be hard to believe, but the potential for wintry weather will soon be in the forecast. Please visit the district’s weather and emergency information page to make sure you are ready in the event of a school closure or delay.

How we notify families

• Automated phone calls, emails and texts: Please keep your contact information updated in Skyward (Family Access) or contact your school office. On weather days, calls may begin going out as early as 5:30 a.m. to families who have not opted out.

• Information line: 360-885-5343 (updated by 6 a.m. on weather impacted days).

• District website

• BGPS Facebook page

• Flash Alert: Sign up for email alerts or download the mobile app for updates about emergency and non-emergency issues. You must re-subscribe every year.

• TV and radio stations, local newspapers may share information at their discretion.

Please download and print our weather guide for quick access to weather-related information and make sure you know if your child’s school is in the north or south part of the district.

Battle Ground Public Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students and their immediate family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help any student and/or their immediate family members quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of insurance or circumstance. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365 in any language).

Visit www.caresolace.com/battlegroundps and either search on your own or select “Book appointment” for assistance by video chat, email or phone.

Aspire Highly Capable Program - Referral Window Open!

We are excited to announce that the Aspire Highly Capable Program is now accepting referrals for testing! Aspire is our highly capable/gifted education program designed to support students who demonstrate advanced academic abilities or potential.

Referral window: Monday, October 14 - Friday, December 6, 2024

Who can be referred: Any student can be referred for testing. However, only students with written parental consent will be invited to take the test.

Testing dates: January and February 2025

Program Start: Students identified through testing will begin receiving services in the 2025-2026 school year.

To refer a student, please complete the referral packet available at your school office or on the Battle Ground Public Schools website: Aspire Highly Capable Program. Submissions must be received by December 6th to ensure your child is considered.

For more information, please contact Jennifer at (360) 885-5426 or Tyce at (360) 885-5455.

Thank you for your support in helping us identify and nurture our students' exceptional talents!

RUSSIAN

Окно для подачи направлений в программу для высокоодаренных детей «Aspire» открыто!

Мы рады сообщить, что программа «Aspire» теперь принимает заявки на тестирование! «Aspire» - это программа нашего округа для особо способных/одаренных учеников, разработанная для поддержки тех школьников, которые демонстрируют продвинутые академические способности или большой потенциал.

Окно для направлений: понедельник, 14 октября, - пятница, 6 декабря 2024 года.

Кто может направить ученика: любой ученик может быть направлен на тестирование. Однако только ученики с письменным согласием родителей будут приглашены для прохождения теста.

Даты тестирования: январь и февраль 2025 г.

Начало участия в программе: ученики, выявленные в ходе тестирования, начнут получать услуги в 2025-2026 учебном году. Чтобы направить ученика, заполните пакет документов, который можно получить в школьном офисе или на сайте школьного округа Баттл Граунд: Aspire Highly Capable Program.. Для того чтобы кандидатура вашего ребенка была рассмотрена, документы должны быть получены до 6 декабря.

За дополнительной информацией обращайтесь к Дженнифер по телефону (360) 885-5426 или к Тайс по телефону (360) 885-5455.

Спасибо за вашу поддержку, которая помогает нам выявлять и развивать исключительные таланты наших учеников!

SPANISH

Programa de Altas Capacidades de Aspire - ¡Se Abre el Plazo de Referencias!

Estamos muy contentos de anunciar que el Programa de Altas Capacidades Aspire está aceptando referencias para las pruebas! Aspire es un programa de educación de alta capacidad/dotado diseñado para apoyar a los estudiantes que demuestran habilidades académicas avanzadas o potencial.

Ventana de Referencia: Lunes, 14 de octubre a viernes, 6 de diciembre, 2024

Quien puede ser referido: Cualquier estudiante puede ser referido para tomar las pruebas. Sin embargo, solo los estudiantes con el conocimiento por escrito de los padres serán invitados a tomar la prueba.

Fechas de las Pruebas: de enero a febrero 2025

Inicio del Programa: Los estudiantes identificados a través de las pruebas comenzarán a recibir servicios en el año escolar 2025-2026.

Para referir a un estudiante, por favor complete el paquete de referencia disponible en la oficina de su escuela o en el sitio web de las Escuelas Públicas de Battle Ground: Aspire Highly Capable Program. Los paquetes deben de ser recibidos antes del 6 de diciembre para asegurar que su estudiante sea considerado.

Para mas informacion, por favor comuniquese con Jennifer al (360) 885-5426 o con Tyce al (360) 885-5455.

Gracias por su apoyo en ayudarnos a identificar y nutrir los talentos excepcionales de nuestros estudiantes!

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24-25 ASPIRE Program referral packet

RUSSIAN 24-25 ASPIRE Program referral packet

SPANISH 24-25 ASPIRE Program referral packet

The annual Candy Cane Express Bazaar is right around the corner! It will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 9 am - 3 pm in the school's gyms and cafeteria. There are nearly 100 vendors coming! We will have photos with Santa from 11 am - 1 pm and have Little Shoppers for kids to do their own shopping with the help of volunteers. The PTO will be hosting a bakery sale and we are on the lookout for people who are willing to contribute some delicious homemade baked goods!

To sign up for volunteering at the event or to sign up for donating baked goods, please click HERE

In accordance with the medication policy and due to concerns of choking, allergic reactions and overuse, we are sending this reminder that medicated cough drops (those with any additives such as menthol, vitamins, cough suppressants, etc.) are regarded as medications and therefore require written permission from BOTH the student's physician and parent/guardian. As with any other medications, these medicated cough drops should be delivered to school by an adult, leaving just enough for one week with the school nurse. If your child still needs them after one week, you should consult your child's physician.

Sipping water all day is just as effective, with the added bonus of increased hydration and quicker recovery. Feel free to send your child to school with their own water bottle.

Our goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of all students during the school day and we appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines.

In recent weeks, Battle Ground Public Schools has experienced chickenpox cases at several buildings. When this happens, Clark County Public Health may direct students who do not have documented immunization to stay home for 21 days to reduce the chance of the disease spreading further. A student may be able to return to school sooner with documented proof of immunity. If you have questions about your child’s chickenpox immunization status, please reach out to their school nurse.

If you recently received an email or letter regarding your child’s immunization status, please contact their school as soon as possible. Starting Friday, Nov. 15, students must have all of the legally required immunizations or an approved exemption from the immunization requirements to continue attending school.

Will you be able to recognize the masked readers?

Want to get involved?

We need volunteers!

Want to help improve the school for students? CONTACT US!

Join our meetings in the library at 4 pm:

Nov 5, 2024

Dec 3rd, 2024

Jan 7, 2025

Feb 4th, 2025

March 4th, 2025

April 8th, 2025

May 6th, 2025

June 3, 2025

Have ideas and can't make the meeting, or want more information on the Tukes Valley PTO? We're an open book. Contact us at info@tukesvalleypto.org.

1. Please complete the online form.
2. Bring your valid photo identification to any school or the district office for verification. The license must be turned in BEFORE your application can be processed. Once it has been turned in, it takes 7-10 business days for clearance.
3. Washington residents* must present a valid Washington driver’s license or state ID card. By law, after you move to Washington state, you have 30 days to obtain your Washington driver’s license.

If you are interested in before or after school care - sign up now! You can use the Parent sign up form to begin the process today.

• Our phone number is 360-885-6200 and our hours are 8:30-4:30
• Please either send a note with your student or email the office @ tvpoffice@battlegroundps.org no later than 2:30 p.m. with a going home plan
• If your child has borrowed clothes from the health room please wash them and return to the school as soon as possible
  
• Call the office to excuse an absence within 72 hours
  
• Come into the office to sign your student in when they are tardy
• Early release @ 12:40 Nov 4th-8th.
• No school on Nov 11th , Nov 27th-29th
• Late start on Nov 23th and 20th.

Email: tvpoffice@battlegroundps.org
Website: https://tvp.battlegroundps.org/
Location: 20601 Northeast 167th Avenue, Battle Ground, WA, USA
Phone: 360-885-6200

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The Battle Ground Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination

in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age,

honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or

identity, 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 and provides equal access to the Boy

Scouts and other designated youth groups. Information about the district’s nondiscrimination

and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures are located on the District’s

website at: https://www.battlegroundps.org/notice-of-nondiscrimination/ . The following

employees have been designated to receive and respond to questions and complaints of

alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator: Tom Adams, Director of Student Services, Battle Ground Public Schools,

PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, adams.tom@battlegroundps.org, 360.885.5415

and/or U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Title IX inquiries may also

be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Michelle Reinhardt,

Executive Director of Human Resources, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle

Ground, WA 98604, reinhardt.michelle@battlegroundps.org. 360.885.5481