March Newsletter 3.26- Stillwater Elementary School

Stillwater Elementary S chool

"Home of the Soaring Hawks"

March Edition 3.26

"Passport to Learning"

~Oh, The Places We Will Go ~

2016-2017

Oh What a Night! A HUGE thank you to the TEACHERS, PTSA, PARENT VOLUNTEERS and STUDENTS who put so much time and effort into this event. It was one the most well attended events we have ever had here at Stillwater- we estimated 800 people participated on Thursday night. As one parent put it, "Feeling really thankful for our community and this fabulous school that creates these fantastic opportunities for our children."

Important Dates

March 29 - 4/5 grade music performance 2:30 & 7 pm
March 31 - Moms & Me - 8-9 am
April 4 - 5th Grade Parent Night at Tolt 5-6:30
April 5 - Yearbook Orders Start
April 5 - Popcorn Wednesday at Last Recess
April 7 - Last Day of the Read-a-Thon
April 7 - 2017-2018 Kindergarten Packets due to front office.
April 10-14 - NO School - Spring Break
April 18 - Camp Waskowitz Parent Night 6-7 pm
April 20 - Reptile Man Assembly 2:30 & 6:30
April 24 - Camp Waskowitz paperwork and fees due
April 25 - PTSA Pottery Night **NEW DATE**
April 25 - FLASH parent night 6-7 pm
April 27 - K/1 Music performance
May 1-5 - Staff Appreciation Week
May 3 - 4th Graders to Oxbow Farms
May 4 - 3rd Graders to Tillicum Village
May 9-12 - 5th Graders to Camp Waskowitz
May 10 - Popcorn Wednesday
May 12 - Dodgeball Night sponsored by PTSA
May 17 - Hawk Walk
May 18 - 5th Grade Transition to Tolt 2:45 - 5:30 pm
May 19 - Hawk Walk Spirit Assembly
May 19 - Student Council Movie Night
May 24 - 4th Grade to Pacific Marine Research
May 26 - Arts Day
May 29 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 31 - 2017-2018 Kindergarten Social - 6-7 pm
June 7 - Popcorn Wednesday @ last recess
June 8 - PTSA General Meeting 2-3:15 pm
June 9 - Book Exchange & Ice Cream Social 6:30-8 pm
June 15 - 2nd Grade to Pacific Science Center
June 26 - Kindergarten Graduation
June 26 - Field Day
June 27 - Awards Assembly - 10 am
June 27 - Last Day of School

Kid Mail

Cli ck HERE for the kid mail that went home last Wednesday!

Hawk Awards - There is still TIME to NOMINATE!!!

Due to the low number of nominations the PTSA has received so far for their annual Hawk Awards, they are extending the deadline for nominations until Monday, April 3rd.

They know its been a busy few weeks prepping for Multicultural Night, so they wanted to give everyone more time.

PLEASE don't assume someone else will nominate a deserving staff or volunteer. There are so many at Stillwater! It takes just a few minutes to fill out the nomination form. Nominations can be done online on their website, or you can find paper nomination forms on their bulletin board.

Clic k HERE to submit your nomination!

Any questions, e mail MICHELLE !

Early Entrance to Kindergarten or 1st grade for the 2017-2018 school year

If you are requesting that your child enter kindergarten or first grade before he/she reaches the legal age of entry, you must schedule an appointment with the principal of your neighborhood school as soon as possible. The principal will provide you with information on the district's early entrance policy, fees, and process. An early entrance request must be received in writing by May 13 ^th for evaluation to be scheduled. Note that only those children tested with exceptional intellectual and above average social skills are considered for early entrance. Early entrance admittance for qualified children is on a space available basis.

The price for testing has not changed this year. It is $250.00 for Kindergarten and $350.00 for 1 ^st grade.

Click HERE for further information on the Timeline.

Spring Break is Coming!

As Spring Break approaches, if you plan to be out of school due to vacations, it is very important that you communicate to the teacher the dates of the absence as well as complete a PLANNED ABSENCE FORM - Click HERE for that form. Please return this form to the front office. Thank you!

Student Fees Reminder

I f your student still owes for class fees, including School supplies, field trips or charges from a previous school year, please remember that they must be paid as soon as possible. These funds are needed to purchase classroom supplies used by students.

You can pay on-line through e-Funds for Schools, or by cash or check in the main office.

In This Issue

Important Dates

Kid Mail

2017-2018 Early Entrance

Student Fees Reminder

Meet Mr. Hambleton

Mr. Hambleton is always engaged with students!

Meet Mr. Hambleton, our English Learner Specialist

What do you like to do in your free time? - Ride my bike!

What is your favorite color? - Blue

Do you have any pets? - No pets, just my 2 year old son! :)

What is your favorite food? - Beans - red kidney are my current favorite!

What is your Starbucks order? - Americano with half-n-half

What is your favorite place to travel and why? - Spain - cool culture, climate, people.

What is your favorite movie? BOOK = New J.K. Rowling book under the psuedo-name Robert Galbreath- MOVIE = "Wayne's World"

The Read-a-Thon ends April 7th!!!

Important Links

Riverview School District

Stillwater Elementary School

Stillwater School Safety Policy

Stillwater Lunch Menu

Stillwater PTSA

Thank you for all of the plastic bag donations!

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 1^st 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