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Spring is in the air and learning is in bloom at CCDS! It sure is
a fun time to be on campus; projects are in full swing, students are taking so much ownership of their learning, and there is a certain buzz of excitement around the upcoming exhibitions.
As exhibition time nears, we ask parents to join us as learners and to learn from students. The students' role during the exhibition is to teach about all they have learned. I recently asked students this question: What are your hopes from the adults during exhibition night?
Here are some of their responses:
"I hope I get to teach a lot of adults about what I've learned."
"I hope the adults want to talk with the kids. I have so much to share!"
"I hope that our parents know how important it is to do something about the environmental problem I've been studying. I want as many people to come talk with me as possible."
"I hope they know how important kindness is. It makes people's hearts happy."
"At first I was scared to teach people I didn't know, but after a few, I really liked it. They were all really nice to me. It felt different than when just my parents listen to me."
I share these quotes with you because we are all a part of creating the culture that supports student learning in this way. The students need us to engage with as many of them as possible and allow them multiple chances to articulate their learning. It's great to see adults visiting various grade levels and learning through all of the projects. This is really a big shift from he traditional Open House-type event, but vastly more meaningful and student-centered.
As we get closer to Exhibition Night, I will have a program available of all of exhibitions that evening. It's one of my favorite nights of the year and I can't wait to see you all there!
Thank you all for the many ways in which you support work that matters here at CCDS.
Warmly,
Wendy
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March
Tidbits
Incoming
Kindergarteners
2017-18
If you have an incoming kindergartner in the fall, please be on the look out for a registration packet mid- March. All information (plus a copy of your child's birth certificate and immunization record is due back to the Main Office by April 10.
Please see Stacy
with any questions.
Yearbooks for SALE
Yearbooks are $32. Have you ordered yours? Stop by either office for an order form.
Guess What!
After comparing tardies to last year at this time, we are excited to announce that
tardies have decreased by almost 50%. Absences are down too. Keep up the great work!
Information on State Earned Income Tax Credit
CalEITC4Me is a campaign to spread awareness of the state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to benefit eligible families, increase use of the federal EITC, increase the availability of free tax preparation services, and ensure that the credit winds up in the hands of those who worked hard to earn it. The goal is to foster economic opportunity and financial security for California's working families and individuals.
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Staff Appreciation Week was amazing! CCDS staff was spoiled all week long with cards, flowers, breakfast, lunch, donuts and coffee and the staff room was even stocked with snacks and drinks! Thank you so much for taking care of us. We love our CCDS students and their families!
The CCDS Band Valentine's Day Fundraiser was fantastic! Thank you to Paradise Big Band and The Studio One Ballroom Dance Club for putting on a great show. All proceeds will go to the purchase of new instruments for the CCDS band. A big thank you to Mr. McKenzie and all the band members and their families for working hard to publicize and support the fundraiser. The total raised was $1031! A very special thanks to the Ivey, Faith and Winter families for their generous donations!
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February
Eagle Eye Winners
Congratulations to February winners! Basketballs were handed out to the lucky winners:
Braedon Tatreau
Hayden Larkin
Hannah Wuesterfeld
Finn Roberts
Kaycee Konopka
Pierce Ledford
Ruby Daverson
Brody Moore
Landon Webb
Lila Blue Harris
Ronan Currie
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FREE Volleyball Clinic for
5th-8th Grade Girls
March 13-15
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Join Mr. Davis and Butte College Volleyball team members during Spring Break for three days of volleyball skills and drills. Court shoes and water bottle is all you need. A sport's waiver will need to be completed by a parent on the first day.
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March 8 Board of Directors Meeting 6 p.m.
March 10 All-School Sing 1 p.m.
March 13-17 Spring Break-No School
March 24 All-School Sing 1 p.m.
April 1 All-School Clean
April 4 & 5 All-School Exhibition
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News from the California Department of Education
California is field testing a new website designed to help communities across the state access important information about K-12 districts and schools. Called the
California School Dashboard, the site features easy-to-read reports on multiple measures of school success, including test scores, graduation rates, English learner progress and suspension rates. The Dashboard is part of California's new school accountability system based on 2013's Local Control Funding Formula. It is the next step in a series of major shifts in public education that have raised the bar for student learning, transformed testing and placed the focus on equity for all students.
Why a new system and new tool?
The Dashboard is a key part of California's commitment to transparency and continuous improvement. California's future success depends on tapping into the potential of all students, so they graduate ready for college, careers and life. For schools to reach this goal, teachers, parents and the community need clear and useful measures of progress.
What's different?
In the past, accountability systems for districts and schools relied solely on test scores. But one test taken on one particular day doesn't provide a complete picture of all the ways schools are helping students succeed.
Think of it this way: You can't drive a car by only watching the speedometer. You also keep your eye on the road, check the mirrors, monitor the gas tank and pay attention if the engine light comes on. Similarly, the Dashboard provides information on different aspects of student performance, which will give a more complete picture of a school's progress. The Dashboard also reports on growth to show a school's trajectory over time.
What's next?
The Dashboard is deliberately designed to be a work in progress: Metrics and reports will be added over time. During the field testing phase, the state will be gathering feedback to make additional modifications.
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Look for CCDS Students at Upcoming CRT Performances
If you plan on seeing the upcoming productions,
Madagascar Jr. or HIgh School Musical, you must keep your eyes open for some talented CCDS students! Tickets are $10 each.
Madagascar Jr is April 21 at 7 p.m. and April 22 at 2 p.m.
HIgh School Musical is April 22 at 7 p.m. and April 23 at 2 p.m.
The following CCDS kids are involved:
Madagascar Jr.
Mini Penguins: Skylar Willams and Eleanor Mansfield
Tucker Williams- Alex the Lion
Catalina Huss- Kowalski (penguin)
Romy McGlone- Foosa/New Yorker
Greta Nikolai- Lemur/Zoo Guest
Ever Speer- Lemur/Zoo Guest
Lucy Pezzetti-Lemur/Zoo Guest
Irene Bauer- Lemur/Zoo Guest
Madelyn Dietz- Steak/Zoo Guest
High School Musical
Ryleigh Jackson- Brainiac
Grace Gomersall-Brainiac
Sophie Erven- Skater
Peter Rogers-Davidson- Ryan
Ava Zepeda- Gabriella
Kylie Gutman- Cheerleader
Jana St. Cin- Sharpae
Lexi Eckland- Brainiac
Samantha Lucas- Skater
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Middle School Student Qualifies for
State National Geographic Bee
Congratulations to Kenny Lovgren who has qualified to compete in the state-level competition of the National Geographic Bee! The contest will be held on Friday, March 31, in Fresno.
This is the second level of the national competition. Kenny has already competed and won at CCDS and then scored high on a qualifying test.
We are proud of you Kenny for making it to the state level. Way to go!
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Congratulations to our Chico Science Fair Winners...
Colby, Jackson and Lily!
Kindergartner Colby Privett won the Rosette Award for "Which Boat Can Float?" The Rosette Award is best of grade level.
Second Grader Jackson Privett won 2nd place for "Does Acid Rain Affect Plants?"
First Grader Lily Tao won 3rd place for "What are Magnets?"
We're proud of our future scientists in the making!
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CCDS Online Auction 
Ends Wednesday, March 8 at 8 p.m.
New items have been added!
Don't miss out!! We have an amazing collection of goods, services and travel opportunities for you to bid on - there is something for everyone with 100 items to choose from, including items from Southern California all the way into Oregon.
Register as a bidder - then get started! This is the perfect opportunity for you to treat yourself or a perfect way to shop for family and friends (& it is tax deductible).
Please share the link to our auction website with family, friends, co-workers - anyone can bid on these items! This year we are celebrating 20 years of serving our student community. Let's make this Auction for Excellence the best one yet!
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Auction for Excellence Fun
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Buy-It-Now Parties
There are still spots available at Buy-It-Now Parties. See open parties below. To sign-up, drop by the main office and reserve your spot with payment (check or cash). First come, first serve. These go fast!
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Cost Per Person
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Available Spots
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| Incoming 1st Grade Boys and Girls |
Pool Party |
August 13 |
$25 |
20 |
| Incoming 2nd Grade Boys and Girls |
Fun in the Sun Minion Pool Party |
August 12 |
$25 |
9 |
| Incoming 3rd Grade Boys and Girls |
Slip, Slide n' S'mores Party |
August 13 |
$25 |
9 |
| Incoming 4th Grade Girls |
Pool, Pizza and Backyard Games |
August 13 |
$25 |
10 |
| Incoming 4th Grade Boys |
Pool, Pizza and Backyard Games |
August 15 |
$25 |
6 |
| Incoming 5th Grade Boys and Girls |
End of School BBQ, Ice Cream and Pool Party |
June 8 |
$25 |
11 |
| Incoming 6th Grade Girls |
Pool Party |
August 12 |
$25 |
13 |
| Incoming 6th Grade Boys |
Pool, Pizza & Backyard Games |
August 16 |
$25 |
5 |
| Incoming 7th Grade Boys and Girls |
A Dance Party at The Bear |
June 3 |
$25 |
25 |
| Incoming 8th Grade Boys and Girls |
"Dive In" Movie Swim Party |
August 12 |
$25 |
20 |
| Ladies Bunco Night |
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June 15 |
$25 |
7 |
| Incoming 5th-7th Grade Girls |
Mixed Media and Crafting Party |
TBD |
$25 |
8 |
| Incoming 1st-3rd Grade Boys |
Pokemon Trainer Party |
May 6 |
$25 |
6 |
| Mom's 2nd Street Pub Crawl |
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April 21 |
$40 |
15 |
| Christine MacShane's Paint and Sip |
Almond Orchard Mother's Day Sip n' Paint |
May 13 |
$40 |
29 |
| A Night of Whiskey and Smokes |
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April 22 |
$66.54 |
1 |
| Physical Education (Open to all Grades) |
Miniature Golf at FunLand with J.T. and Jeff |
TBD |
$25 |
1 |
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Auction Wrap-Up
First and foremost...
thank you to this year's Auction Chairs, Stacey Owen and Irene Henkens for their vision and leadership in creating an incredible evening to raise money for our school.
Another enormous THANK YOU to:
our sub committee chairs: Amy Gomersall, Andrea Bonis, Anna Massa, Brandi Aranguren, Craig Robertson, Jessika Lawrence, Kerry Hermann, Kristen Carlos, Kristen Bobertz, Lisa Hoppe and Marlo Pederson. Thanks are also in order to all the PTP members for their support along the way: Leslie, Christopher, Denai Rubio, Liz Galler, Becky Hejl, Karen Kaney-Tyler, and school representative Colly Fischer. As you know, the auction would not happen without the endless hours of work by these individuals! And of course, thank you to ALL the volunteers that came to help set up, clean up or work the banking tables!
We would also like to thank:
Jenny Skibo for her fantastic photo booth
Dave Davis and his Butte College Women's Volleyball team
Kohl's Care Program volunteers
Last, but certainly not least, a GIGANTIC thank you to all of our sponsors:
Alternative Energy Systems
Citadel Roofing & Solar
Art in Motion
Quadco Printing
Mission Linens
Eric & Clara Ellis
Charles Finlay
Marcy & Rod Hood
Wild Card Raffle Winner
Congratulations to the Bonillas Family! They are the lucky winners of our new raffle for the chance to win the choice of ANY LIVE AUCTION item the night of the Auction for Excellence. We hope you have a great time on your trip!
Wine Pull Big Winner
Congratulations to Wendy and Matt
Fairon, who won the wine fridge with a case of wine included (not to mention the two bottles they received when they bought the keys)!
Thank you to auction sponsor, Alternative Energy Systems!
This March, local solar provider SunPower® by Alternative Energy Systems celebrates the growth of the solar industry with the grand opening of its brand new Solar Design Center. This retail location, at 876 East Avenue in Chico's New Earth Market Shopping Center, offers convenient access for residential customers to find the best solar solutions for their home energy needs. The Solar Design Center allows people to see panels, visualize custom installations, and obtain comprehensive information as to how going solar benefits them financially.
Alternative Energy Systems (AES) was founded in 2003 by Lance McClung and Tim Hamor, who recognized the benefits of bringing solar to the North Valley's residential and commercial customers. In 2013, AES partnered with SunPower to couple their regional expertise with SunPower's premier solar product. In 2014, they advanced the solar market by opening the North Valley's first Solar Design Center on its main campus on Highway 99 North.
AES supports the local economy and employs people in both the greater Chico and Yuba City areas. Many businesses and nonprofits in the region have chosen AES for their energy needs, including the Boys and Girls Club, Jiffy Lube (Esplanade and Notre Dame), Thunderhill Raceway, The ARC, as well as upcoming projects at the Klean Kanteen Chico facility and New Earth Market, Yuba City. For more information, visit www.SolarEnergyForLife.com or call (530) 345-6980.
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5th Graders Sailors
 Photo credit: Jenny Skibo and Darren Massa
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First Annual Fun Friday!
Students were given the opportunity to trade in five Eagle Eyes to participate in 20 minutes of fun. Guess what they got to do???
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Open Positions in PTP for 2017-18
The CCDS Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP) will have three open positions for the 2017/2018 school year. Serving on the PTP is a wonderful way to give back to our school. We are seeking to fill the office of Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. If you are interested in meeting with the current board member in one of these positions, or would like more information, please contact PTP President,
Lesley Christopher.
The Brick Campaign
There are flyers in the office, along  with a sample brick. The bricks will be delivered in batches to be installed in several locations around campus. Support CCDS, and honor your memories!
Click here to join our
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Future Administrators learning the ropes!
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Happy Birthday Dr. Suess!
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Middle School Pep Rally - Winner of the Pie Eating Contest: Mrs. Bower!
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Chico
 Country Day School
102 West 11th Street
Chico, CA, 95928 
(530)895-2650
(530)895-2646 fax
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