Panther Periodical

October

16 - Scholastic Book Fair (Details coming soon)

16 - Conferences 7:30am-7:30pm

17 - Conferences 7:30am -11:30am

20 - Move-a-Thon Pledge Money due!

25 - Late Start - Doors Open @9:40am

25 - Kindergarten Fieldtrip to Green Bridge Gardens

31 - Classroom Harvest Parties @ 1pm

Included below is the link to the full menu below which will give you the breakfast menu as well. You can translate the menu to any language you prefer.

Here is a quick list for lunch:

Monday - No School - Conferences

Tuesday - No School - Conferences

Wednesday - 1. Breaded Chicken Chunks with Roll 2. Deli Turkey Sandwich

Thursday - 1. Pizza 2. Yogurt Fun Lunch

Friday - Mac & Cheese 2. Peanut butter and Jelly Sandwich

https://www.myschoolmenus.com/instance/1194/district/1213
Drop down to "Aumsville Elementary" and drop down to the breakfast or lunch menu. Click "Go". You can look at the menu in either a weekly or monthly view.

Halloween is around the corner and that means a fun time to dress up in our costumes!

Please remember all costumes need to be school appropriate.

Which means:

• No Masks
• No Fake Blood
• No Weapons of any kind

It would be a good idea to send an extra change of clothes in your child's backpack just in case their costume becomes too much and they want to change into something more comfortable.

We'll be holding our school-wide annual earthquake drill on Thursday, October 19th at 10:19am in part with schools across Oregon.

Our students will be participating in bus safety drills to make sure they know what to do in case of an emergency.

Dear Families:

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.

Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place from Wednesday, October 18th – Friday, October 20th and from Monday, October 23rd – Wednesday, October 25th, 2023, at Aumsville Elementary School in the PTC Room in front of the 3-5 building. Hours: Before School from 7:30 am – 8:30 am and from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

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

The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!

Happy reading,

Zach Mintzer

Principal

Aumsville Elementary School

3, 2, 1…Book Fair!

The countdown is ON to the best day of the year!

We are excited to host our annual fall book fair. For more information, please visit the Book Fair Home Page at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/aumsville.

eWallet

eWallet is the way to pay so Don’t forget to sign up for your eWallet. No more bills stuffed in backpacks! Kids shop without cash thanks to eWallet, a digital payment account for purchases at the Fair. Family and friends contribute funds. Then kids choose their own books. It’s convenient, simple, and secure.

How does it work?

It starts on your school’s Book Fair homepage. A child’s family follows a link to create a free eWallet account. There are three ways to fund an account: Add money with a credit card, use funds from a previous eWallet, or invite friends and extended fam to contribute. Because funds are available immediately, a child can shop the Fair with eWallet right away. Families can use a leftover balance to fund an eWallet for a future Fair.

The bigger the eWallet, the more kids read so share your eWallet link with Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, and anyone else who’d love to contribute to your kid’s library.

eWallet Video: Introduction to eWallet (scholastic.com)

Sneak Peak

Get a sneak peek at the characters your kids will be talking about.

Meet the characters and stories coming to the Book Fair. Grown-ups, give kiddos a sneak peek when you play our Bookjoy Board Game, activities, and book trailers. Browse our digital booklist, too! Watch book trailers to preview the new titles coming to the Fair.

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/book-resources.html#ChooseSchool

VOLUNTEERS

We are still looking for volunteers to keep the book fair open before and after school. Volunteer Sign-Ups are through Sign-up Genius at

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BA9AB2AABFC1-45161731-book

We look forward to seeing you all at the book fair!

Your PTC Team!

During Conferences Come to the front lobby of the 3-5 (brick) building to check the lost and found!

It would really help us out if children's items could be labeled and we can easily return them.

We recommend Labeling coats, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, lunch boxes and water bottles.

Please remember that students should not bring toys, trading cards (Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, etc) to school. We have a growing problem with toys being brought in backpacks that end up being lost, broken, or are creating a distraction in the classroom. Thank you in advance for your help with this.

A friendly reminder that Move-a-Thon money is due by Friday, October 20th. Your support means a lot to us, and it goes a long way in helping our school. Thank you for your participation in this fantastic event! Students will be recognized at our next assembly on Friday, November 3 at 1:30.

Are you a veteran or know of a local veteran that would like to visit one or more of our classes on Nov. 9th to read a book and perhaps answer a few questions?

If interested contact Jodie Mitchell vy Nov. 2nd

ParentSquare,

Phone: 503-749-8040 ext 4702

email: jmitchell@cascade.k12.or.us

The Cascade Boys Basketball Fall Kids Camp is coming soon and you won't want to miss it!

• Nov. 10th and 11th from 6:00-8:00 PM
• Cascade High School Main Gym
• Cost: $50
• Grades: 1st - 8th

Boys Basketball Camp Registration Link

Aumsville Elementary is so fortunate to be supported by an amazing community. Thank you, Aumsville Police Department, Aumsville Fire Department, City of Aumsville, Matt Steenslid, and Sadie Wilkins.

Cascade Community Employment Expo at the Family Resource Center on Oct 26 from 5-7:30pm.

It truly takes an “all hands on deck” mentality to run a school effectively. If you are interested in volunteering in your student’s class, chaperoning a field trip, or helping out behind the scenes, please begin the background check process found here or on the Cascade School District website on the “parents and students” page.

The background check process takes two-four weeks, is completely free, and lasts for two years. We recommend completing this early in the school year so as to avoid delay.

You no longer need to provide proof of COVID vaccination in order to volunteer.

Meet Our Administrators.

The three of them have a combined 66 years in education. They attended Linfield University, George Fox, Western Oregon University, Concordia Chicago and Portland State University. Earned BA in History cum laude, BA in Elementary Ed, BS in Elementary Ed, MED in Educational Leadership, MAT in Education, and MAT in Special Education.

Some fun facts:

Mr. Minzter is a twin, Mrs. Cromwell dreams of being a race car driver and Ms. Mitchell can drink water from a cup upside down.

Pictured Left to Right: Assistant Principal Mrs. Kelly Cromwell, Principal Zach Mintzer and Assistant Principal Jodie Mitchell

Too often we underestimate the power of a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn life around. If you would like to publically compliment someone at Aumsville Elementary or a community partner at an Aumsville Elementary event, you may do so here.

The compliment will show up in the next Panther Periodical!

Stephanie Moll: Thank you for the hours of time you volunteer to make FUN activities happen for Aumsville Elementary!

Volunteer Background Check

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Phone: 503-749-8040

Address: 572 N. 11th St. Aumsville OR 97325

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