Stillwater Elementary S chool
"Home of the Soaring Hawks"
 
January Edition 3.18
"Passport to Learning"
~Oh, The Places We Will Go ~
2016-2017
ATTENTION Families of 5th Graders!  
The next few months are going to FLY  (like soaring hawks of course...) by so we wanted to make sure you have all the important 5th grade ONLY dates to add to your family calendar!   Please note the additional dates added in red ...

 

  • March 5 - Camp Waskowitz Open House 1-3 pm - Click HERE for all the details.
  • March 23- Band/Choir Meet & Greet at Tolt 10 a.m.
  • March 28 - Tolt Counselors visit Stillwater to take about middle school registration with all 5th graders - parents do not need to be at these presentations.
  • April 4 - 5th Grade Parent Night at Tolt - 6-7:30 pm 
  • April 18 - Camp Waskowitz Parent Night for all 5th grade parents - 6 pm in Mrs. Marchel's Room - Room 23
  • April 24 - All Camp paperwork & final payments - Final Payments, Permission forms (please remember to sign the BACK of the blue form) and Medical Forms (if needed, med forms need to be signed by a doctor) are due to your student's teacher.
  • April 25 - FLASH (Family Life and Sexual Health) Parent Night for all 5th grade parents- 6 pm in Mrs. Marchel's Room - Room 23
  • May 9-May 12 - All 5th Graders head to Camp Waskowitz!
  • May 18 - 5th Grade transition event 2:45 - 5:00 pm at Tolt
  • May 30 - June 9 - FLASH Curriculum taught in 5th grade classrooms!
Important Dates
  • January 31 - YMCA Classes begin for Winter session
  • February 1 - Dads & Donuts 8-9 am
  • February 1 - Popcorn Wednesday 
  • February 3 - No School
  • February 6-10 - Kindness Week
  • February 10 - Early Release 2 pm
  • February 10 - Valentine's Bingo 5:30 - 8 pm
  • February 17-21 - Mid Winter Break - No School
  • February 25 - Riverview Education Fund (REF) Dinner & Auction
  • February 26 - Girls on the Run Registration Deadline
  • February 28 - March 2 - Spirit Days
  • March 1 - Kindergarten Registration is Open
  • March 1 - Popcorn Wednesday
  • March 2 - Class & Group Picture Day
  • March 6 - Girls on the Run Starts!!!
  • March 6-10 - The Dance Dude is here!
  • March 9 - Kindergarten & 2nd Grade to Storybook Theatre
  • March 10 - Spring Dance - 5:30 -8 pm
  • March 12 - Daylight Savings
  • March 14 - 2017-2018 Kindergarten Parent Night 6-7 pm in the Library
  • March 16 - Student Council Meeting 3:35 pm
  • March 17 - PTSA Zumba Night 6:30-7:30 pm
  • March 23 - Multi-Cultural Night 6 pm
  • March 29 - 4/5 grade performance
  • March 31 - Moms & Me - 8-9 am
School Messenger
With our new partnership with SchoolMessenger, the district can now send text alert notifications to those of you in our Riverview community who have a cell phone number on file with the district.  Once you have decided to opt-in, you will begin to  receive the alerts regarding important communications like school delays or closures.

We have heard from some of you that you either didn't receive the text and would still like to opt-in.  Good News!  You simply  text "Y" or "YES" to 67587 from your phone and you will be signed up for SchoolMessenger going forward.
Stillwater Arts Day is Coming!!
On May 26th, Stillwater Elementary will host it's annual ARTS DAY.  Volunteers and guest artists are needed and choose 1, 2, or 3 sessions.  Volunteers will help and guest artists will teach.  Lunch and Materials will be provided.  If you are interested in helping, please contact Miss Rogers by clicking HERE.  Please let us know if you are interested no later than Thursday, February 16.  Thanks so much!
REF Auction
RIVERVIEW EDUCATION FOUNDATION would like to invite you to the
2017 
Evening for Education
Dinner Auction. 

Saturday, February 25 th, 5:30-10pm, at our new location, the spacious and elegant Bellevue Marriott.
 
Enjoy a delicious dinner, exciting silent and live auctions, games, giveaways, and the company of others who value education as you do.
 
The Foundation is an integral partner with the Riverview School District providing many grants to Stillwater Elementary as well as every other school in the district.  Every child in the district has access to items purchased with REF grant funding. Grants are awarded in the areas of Technology, Science, Language, Health and Wellness, Career and Technical Education, Math, Visual and Performing Arts, Student services and more. Your attendance at this event will help sustain this important work.
 
T o register, go to www.refweb.org/auction . For more information, contact Auction Chair Kappie Ayers at kappieayers@outlook.com . 
We hope to see you there!

In This Issue
Important Links

Meet Miss Michelle, one of our awesome EA's
What do you like to do in your free time? - hanging out with my husband, kids, and friends plus gardening, reading, and crafting.
 
What is your favorite color? - Brown & Purple
 
Do you have any pets? - Yes - 2 kitties named Pepper and Shadow and a dog named Buddy.
 
What is your favorite food?  - Margarita Pizza
 
What is your Starbucks order? - White Chocolate Mocha
 
What is your favorite place to travel and why? - Cannon Beach because of the beautiful beaches and the fun shopping!
 
What is your favorite book & movie? - MOVIE = "The Holiday" and BOOK =  Any Debbie Macomber book and "Simple Abundance"..     
Kindness Week
Starting February 6th, we are so excited to launch our KINDNESS WEEK festivities!  Click HERE for more information on some of the things going on during this week!

Girls on the Run!!!
Girls on the Run is an after-school program that uses running to give girls the tools to celebrate their bodies, honor their voices, recognize their gifts, and activate their power!

WHO:  All 3rd thru 5th Grade Girls of all fitness abilities are WELCOME!

WHEN:  Mondays & Wednesdays - 3:45 - 5:15 pm

WHERE:  Stillwater Elementary!

Click HERE to register.

If you have questions, please feel free to e-mail Mrs. Morman !

Hope to see you there!

Nondiscrimination
The Riverview School District complies with all federal and state statutes and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  This holds true for all district employment and student opportunities.  Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer (Janet L. Gavigan, 425-844-4500) and Section 504/ADA Coordinator (Dr. Ken Heikkila, 425-844-4500) at 15510 1st Ave. NE, Duvall, WA 98019
Weapons
 State Law (RCW 28A-600.420 and School District Policy 3200 prohibit the possession of firearms and weapons at school.  This law pertains to guns, knives, clubs, firecrackers, and explosives.  Dangerous weapons also include toy or "dummy" or look-alike objects.  The full text of the law and the definitions of dangerous weapons, as provided RCW9.41.250 and RCW 9.41.280, are on file in the school office.  Possession of firearms on school property will result in a one year mandatory expulsion, subject to appeal with notification to parents and law enforcement. Any violations of these guidelines by students constitutes grounds for expulsion from the Riverview School District and the public schools of the State of Washington, in accordance with the due process provisions of Washington State Law and Board Policy.


Stillwater Elementary | 11530 320th Ave NE - Carnation, WA 98014 
Phone: 425.844.4680  |  Fax: 425.844.4682 
Principal:  Jack Madigan
 

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