2650 Entiat Way, Entiat, WA 98822 509.784.1800 fax 509.784.2986 www.entiatschools.org March 2012

AAU Meeting The Entiat AAU Board will be having a

special open meeting on Wednesday,

March 21st, in the school library at 7:00

pm. There will be a special election to fill

the vacant position of Board President. The

board will also discuss the possibility of

adding soccer next fall. Coaches, parents,

and interested community members are

encouraged to attend. The AAU Board will

also be doing inventory during the

offseason. If anyone still has an

AAU jersey, please return it to

the school office as soon as

possible. Thank you!♦

Don’t worry so much

about your self-

esteem. Worry

more about your

character.

Integrity is its

own reward.

~Laura

Schlessinger

Superintendent’s Corner Honor Roll Distinguished Grad Forms Lunch Menu Activities Calendar

Music Notes Entiat HS was well represented at the Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Competition in Wenatchee last month by Brittony Lamb (Clarinet), Timmi Buyas (Flute) and Yumiko Sanford (Trumpet). All three students performed very well. Brittony Lamb, an Entiat Sophomore, was also selected for the All-State Honor Band which performed at the Washington Music Educators Conference in Yakima on Monday, February 20

th. Over 1,000 High School music students

statewide auditioned for this prestigious honor. Brittony also performed a solo. The MSHS Pep band has had a very busy schedule playing at many exciting basketball games. In addition, several music students participate in the Nashville Country Star Contest at Wenatchee Valley College. A month full of performances begins with the 3

rd and 4

th grade musical, The

Burley Crew. This musical play about the Lewis and Clark expedition is scheduled for Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 pm. The High School Choir will sing at the Choral Festival on Wednesday, March 21 at the Wenatchee Performing Arts Center. The Band will be performing on Tuesday, March 27, at Wenatchee High School. The music department is also in need of instruments. Mrs. Perry-Hardin is planning to teach a keyboard unit in the spring for elementary students. If you have a piano keyboard you would like to donate or lend to the school, please let her know. The band also needs marching percussion instruments. If you would like assist with equipment or donations, please contact Mrs. Perry-Hardin at the school. ♦

Mandatory Running Start Orientation There will be a mandatory orientation meeting for all new Running Start students and their parents on Thursday, March 29th. The meeting will be held in the school library at 5:30pm. Any student beginning Running Start for the first time must attend with a parent. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Wolsborn at twolsborn@entiatschools.org or 784-1911.♦

PRIDE Awards

At our most recent PRIDE Assembly, several students from the elementary school who show INTEGRITY were honored and awarded with certificates...

1st Grade: Kiley Bush, Josiah Jones PE: Kiley Bush

2nd Grade: Gracie Bartlett, Brayden Blanchfield

PE: Catherine Liek

3rd Grade: Kaitlynne Mudgett, Katianne Anderson, Shelby Williams

PE: Nely Pina

4th Grade: McKenzi Bartlett, Jeffrey Bouschor

PE: Jeffrey Bouschor, Justin Lasater

5th Grade: Adriana Blanchfield, Justin Franks

PE: Isabel Stevens

For the safety of our children, please remember that there is NO PARKING OR DRIVING allowed in the Bus Loading

Zone behind the school at any time. Buses, delivery vehicles, and Emergency Vehicles need to be sure they are able to get through at all times.

—Transportation Department

Pennies for Patients The Leadership Class is getting

prepared for our annual Penn ies f o r Pa t ien ts fundraiser for the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society. Students in grades Prek-12

will bring in money to their classrooms, with each class that raises the most money in grades Prek-5 and 6-12 earning a pizza/ice cream party. This program will run from March 12 through March 30.

The Leadership Class has been a partner in this program for the past five years and each year has been more successful than the past.♦

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I begin by extending my thanks to voters for approving the district’s recent maintenance and operations levy. By a two to one ratio, citizens approved a property tax to raise local funds to operate the district in 2013 and 2014. We all wish that sufficient state funding was provided so that school districts did not have to raise additional local money to provide basic programs. That is not the reality of education funding in our state, and it may never be. Districts need local levies to operate effectively. There are very few, if any, districts that do not rely on maintenance and operations levy for part of their funding.

You and I have a direct vote on very few of the taxes that we pay. Most of those decisions are made by the representatives we elect. Strong voter approval for a self-imposed tax to support the operation of the district indicates that people recognize the need even if they don’t like the idea of additional taxes. With the likelihood of funding reductions from state and

federal sources, we appreciate knowing that at least one portion of funding for our school is secure for the next two years.

Walk the halls of Entiat Middle and High School and if you look closely at the photos on the walls you get a brief lesson in local history. Some 87 high school graduation pictures dating back to 1920 document all manner of history from the fashions of the day, to the designs of schools, to the changes in family names that have taken place in Entiat over 91 years. There is history in the halls but it is fragile. The photos are one of a kind and aren’t, at present, archived for safe

keeping.

That’s about to change. A project to electronically archive all of the class photos is currently underway. Dennis King, a retired gentleman who lives in Coulee Dam is dismantling and digitally scanning each photo. While he has the photos apart he cleans the glass and frame. Then he reassembles each photo

and frame so that it is ready to be displayed again at school. The class photos will be displayed on a web site where each entire class can be viewed and each individual photo can be enlarged and viewed individually. All of t he ph o tos w i l l be scanned , reassembled and back on the walls in time for the all school reunion on June 16, 2012. To see what the finished digital product will look like go to http://denniskingphoto.com and click on Manson High School Class Photos.

A group of Entiat High School alumni is

organizing a fund raising effort to help

pay the cost of this archiving project.

Contact the school district office if you

are interested in helping with the fund

raising effort. A digital archive of the

district’s graduation photos accessible to

the public will be a useful resource. The

archive will also let us rest a little easier

knowing that if any of the pictures were

ever destroyed, there would still be a

record of the important historical record

of graduations from Entiat High School.♦

SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER by Michael Wyant

...We appreciate

knowing that

at least one

portion of

funding for

our school is

secure for the

next two

years .

Entiat 15th Annual Egg Hunt: Entiat Valley Community Services FoodBank will be hosting its 15th Annual Egg Hunt at Entiat Park April 7th. Four age groups (0 - 3 years, 4 - 6 years, 7 - 9 years, and 10 - 11 years) will have the opportunity to hunt for eggs. Other events will include egg rolling contests for kids and adults, egg coloring, two piñatas, and a coloring contest. EVSCFB is dedicated to serving the needs of children in our rural area. Volunteers and donations are needed for over 100 children to have a fun time. Call 784-7117 to donate, volunteer or for further information. Earth Day: The EVCSFB’s Earth Day event will be held at the Entiat School Blue Gym on Tuesday, April 24th. Check the April newsletter for more details.♦

~May Segle

COMMUNITY NEWS

Entiat Valley Community Services FoodBank Schedule for Spring 2012

Saturday, March 10th

Food Bank Distribution 9:00 to 11:00 am

Wednesday, March 21st

Food Bank Distribution 10:00 am to noon

Saturday, March 31st

Food Bank Distribution 9:00 to 11:00 am

ENTIAT KITE FESTIVAL TAKES FLIGHT The Second Annual Entiat Kite Festival, “The Rites of String,” will be held at the Kiwanis Park in Entiat along Highway 97A on Saturday, March 24, 2012, from noon to 5:00 pm.

Last year’s inaugural festival was attended by over 100 people, with participants of all ages bringing their kites to fly the friendly skies. Some 80 kites were given away to children to assemble, decorate and fly at the festival, and prizes were awarded for the best kites in all age groups.

This year’s event is expected to be even bigger, with 150 free kites for kids. Organizers plan to have vendors for food and kite-related paraphernalia, as well as a kite-fighting team to be on hand to demonstrate their skills. Prizes for best kites will also be awarded.

The event is sponsored by the Entiat Valley Chamber of Com-merce. For more information, please contact festival chairman Alan Moen at 509-784-5101 or alanmoen@nwi.net♦

http://denniskingphoto.comhttp://denniskingphoto.com

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Entiat Middle & Sr. High School

Highest Honors 4.0 GPA

12th

Grade: Mandy Southard 10

th Grade: Coulter Peterson, Yumiko Sanford

9th

Grade: Jaelyn Davis 8

th Grade: Ulises Pina

6th

Grade: Hollie Dahl

High Honors 3.99-3.50 GPA

12th

Grade: Lucy Cole, Michael Frisk, Lydia Kehoe, Hannah Segle

11th

Grade: Yesenia Ayala, Jeremy Davis, Jacob Hughes, Gilberto Murillo, Ricardo Pina, Heather Segle

10th

Grade: Lisa Ayala, Mariah Dickerson, Julianna Edwardson, Omero Guerrero, AJ Haynes, Brittony Lamb, Yecenia Ramirez, Monika Rock

9th

Grade: Alexandra Barker, Carson Duncan, Paula Fidelis, Billymae Gelback, Sky Merriman, Deserie Parks, Taylor Southard, Anna Spencer, Emily Swearingen, Kevin Wooldridge

8th

Grade: Talilia Gadbaw, Estephanie Hernandez, Edwin Medina, Orfil Olmos, Alberto Quezada, Benjamin Southard, Trang Tran

7th

Grade: Ava Giacomazzi, Jazamyne Goyne-Storm, Taylor Meserve, Shyla Smothers

6th Grade: Yaretzy Ayala, Neida Guerrero, Shae Milne, Natalya Paz, Gabbrielle Silliman

Honor Roll 3.49-3.00 GPA

12th

Grade: Tirrell Buckingham, Justin Davis, Hailee Jerome, Alex Larsen, Talia Oldham, Amanda Voss

11th

Grade: Cameron Anthis, Malaki Ledbetter, Autumn Noyes

10th

Grade: Ali Arias, Noe Quezada, Alexis Swearingen, Emiliano Villafuerte

9th

Grade: Nicholas Buckingham, Kyle Montgomery 8

th Grade: Mireya Bahena, Wade Filbeck, Bethany Hill,

Austin Kiser, Tyler McDonald, Adam Milne, Shelbee Turner

7th

Grade: Cheyenne Jackson, Karen Lopez, Maureny Murillo, Spencer Peterson, Esteban Sanchez, Kirsten Tran

6th Grade: Daisy Arias, Zachary Barker, Kaleigh Michael, Ivette Mora, Roger Mora, Ronnie Parks, Kailee Roberts, Yukiko Sanford, Spencer Southard

Entiat Upper Elementary

Highest Honors 4.0 GPA

5th

Grade: Stephanie Smith 4

th Grade: McKenzi Bartlett, Jeffrey Bouschor, Elijah

Crosby, Wade Dahl

High Honors 3.99-3.50 GPA

5th

Grade: Taylor Boykin, Drew Duncan, Gracie Giacomazzi, Tasha Ireland, Tanner Mauk, Taylor Small, Faith Southard, Isabel Stevens

4th

Grade: Tyler Anderson, Yancy Ayala, Jenna Bonwell, Kaylin Boykin, Case Crutcher, Colby Crutcher, Josh Diehm, Camron Edwards, Randy Gibson, Brandon Hardin, Lissbet Pina, Nadia Rivera, Mika Sanford, Tai Tran

Honor Roll 3.49-3.00 GPA

5th

Grade: Blake Duncan, Gage Estes 4

th Grade: Leon Clark, Gemma Delgado

*Students listed alphabetically. **Only students that attend 4 or more classes are listed.

Tiger Pride Want the best seat in the house for sporting events? Support your team and your back with one of these awesome Tiger

Pride stadium chairs. Available from the Entiat PTO for only $35 each, these chairs make great gifts. E-mail Entiatpto@live.com if you would like to get on the list to order one. There are also still a few t-shirts and hoodies left for $10 and $20 respectively. Get yours while they last!

Americorner Can you believe it’s already March? The year is flying

by, but we’ve already had so much fun! We’d like to

thank everyone that came out for our last family

literacy night; we hope you enjoyed your time with us

under the sea! The AmeriCorps team is so thankful

to everyone that has been able to help make our

events the best that they can be. Without the

support of community businesses we would be unable

to provide these fun-filled nights. Read With Me

Under the Sea was sponsored by Wal*Mart and Tree

Top. We would also like to send a special thanks to

those of you who have volunteered time to help make

reading fun and encourage literacy throughout

Entiat.

We’re excited to announce our second Books and

Breakfast coming up this month. It will be held on

March 14th at 7:15 a.m. so be sure to get here in time

to enjoy a good breakfast and a good book!

Keep an eye on our bulletin board and display case

for fun news and upcoming events, including the

Arbor Day Poster Contest,

Family Literacy Night (April),

and Spring Box Tops Drive.

Happy Birthday

Dr. Seuss!

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Until the Gregorian calendar was adopted in 1752, March was the first month of the year. It was named after the Roman god of war, Mars.

Dayl ight Saving Time went into effect in the United States for the first time on

March 31, 1918. This year Daylight Savings time begins on March 11th.

“Indoors or out, no one relaxes

in March, that month of wind and taxes,

the wind will presently disappear,

the taxes last us all year”

- Ogden Nash

How Heroes Rise and Fall… and Rise Again: The Strange Case of Robert Falcon Scott

AT THE ENTIAT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Author Richard Farr will present “How Heroes Rise and Fall … And Rise Again: The Strange Case of Robert Falcon Scott” at Entiat Public Library on Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 PM. This program is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by North Central Regional Library and Humanities Washington.

What makes heroes, what causes them to fall from grace--and what, in relatively rare instances, causes them to rise again? For decades after his death in 1911, "Scott of the Antarctic" was feted worldwide as the ultimate hero for his travels to the South Pole. By the mid-1980s, however, the tide had turned and Scott was routinely dismissed as an amateurish fool whose bad decisions had led to the deaths of his men. (Meanwhile his colleague and rival, Ernest Shackleton, had become the hero du jour.) Now, once again, the tables are turning: several writers have argued that the criticism of Scott is misplaced. New considerations cast his expedition, his whole era, and indeed our own way of thinking

about the past in a new light, begging a much larger question: how should we form judgments when we don't have all the facts?

Richard Farr has a Ph.D. in ethics, political philosophy, and the philosophy of science from Cornell University; taught philosophy at several universities; ran a corporate communications business; and is working on a book about what makes great speeches great. His book about Scott's last expedition, Emperors of the Ice, won a 2009 Washington State Book Award, among other honors. His first children's novel will be published by Penguin in 2012.

Emperors of the Ice will be available for checkout in both book and audio format at the Entiat Public Library. Teens and adults are encouraged to read this exciting adventure novel based on true events.

This presentation is sponsored by Humanities Washington through their state-wide Speakers Bureau. The Speakers Bureau brings Washington’s finest scholars, historians, musicians, and storytellers to local communities to give dynamic presentations at libraries, schools, museums, and other community organizations.

Humanities Washington honors and shares stories, ideas, and perspectives from across our state that connect Washingtonians from all backgrounds and communities, allowing us to understand our past and present as we work to shape our future. For information visit www.humanities.org. or contact Esther Dalgas at the Entiat Public Library: 784-1517 or by email - entiat@ncrl.org.♦

Author Richard Farr

Family Life and Sexual Health HIV and Blood Borne Disease Instruction

On March 6, students in grades 7-12 will be receiving the state-mandated instruction on HIV and blood borne diseases, as well as Family Life and Sexual Health (FLASH) education. Sergio Avila, a Health Educator from Chelan/Douglas County Family Planning will present the instruction in conjunction with school nurse Paula Grieb and individual teachers. During the course of this instruction there is information on reproduction, maturation, and safe sex practices in order to prevent the spread of HIV and blood borne disease.

A copy of information that will be provided to the students during the course of this instruction is available in the school office for parents to preview. Parents always have the option of having their child opt out of this instruction. Should this be the case, please contact Paula Grieb, the school nurse, at 784-1314.♦

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The next meeting of the Entiat School Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, March 15th at 7:00 pm in the school library. The agenda will be posted at the post office in Entiat, on our website, entiatschools.org, and may be requested from the school district office by calling 784-1800.

How to contact the School Board Directors:

Garci Duncan 784-8600 Brenda Lamb 784-6611 Victor Porrovecchio 670-0299 Alberto Quezada 784-5004 Randy Whitehall 784-1000

http://www.humanities.org/

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DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD Nomination Form

Nominees for the Distinguished Graduate Award must have graduated at least 20 years prior to the

current graduation year and have completed some form of higher education such as university/

college, technical school, or specialized training Additionally, they will have distinguished

themselves in a professional field such as art, business ownership or leadership, education,

government, law, medicine, social work, etc . Nominations are accepted at any time; however, the

deadline for a nominee to be considered in any given school year is March 15 of that year. The

selection committee has established a pool of potential recipients. Nominees who are not selected in

the first year they are nominated are added to the pool for possible recognition at a future time. The

selection committee will recommend nominees to the superintendent and school board by April 1.

The superintendent and school board will make the final decision on who will be recognized.

Nominee: Personal Information

Name of nominee: _________________________________________________________

Contact information for nominee (if applicable): __________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________________________________

Nominee: Biographical Information:

Year of graduation from Entiat High School: ____________________________________

History of higher education: __________________________________________________

Nominee’s present location and occupation or work status: _________________________

Brief description of the field(s) in which nominee distinguished himself or herself through

community service and leadership: ____________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Please include the following information in support of the nominee:

Letter(s) of support or recommendation

Photographs, awards, distinctions, leadership accomplishments, business or professional

activities and accomplishments, other contributions which distinguish the nominee.

Supporting information (copies of newspaper clippings, biographies, etc.) are encouraged but

not required.

Contact information for individual submitting this nomination:

Name: __________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________________________________

E-mail address (optional): ___________________________________________________

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DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Nomination Form

Nominees for the Distinguished Community Service Award must have graduated at least 20 years prior

to the current graduation year and have distinguished themselves through extensive community service

and leadership. Nominations are accepted at any time; however, the deadline for a nominee to be

considered in any given school year is March 15 of that year. The selection committee has established a

pool of potential recipients. Nominees who are not selected in the first year they are nominated are

added to the pool for possible recognition at a future time. The selection committee will recommend

nominees to the superintendent and school board by April 1. The superintendent and school board will

make the final decision on who will be recognized.

Nominee: Personal Information

Name of nominee: ___________________________________________________________

Contact information for nominee (if applicable): ____________________________________

Telephone: _________________________________________________________________

Nominee: Biographical Information:

Year of graduation from Entiat High School: ______________________________________

Nominee’s present location and occupation, if applicable: ____________________________

Brief description of the ways in which nominee distinguished himself or herself through

community service and leadership: ______________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Please include the following information in support of the nominee:

Letter(s) of support or recommendation

Photographs, awards, distinctions, leadership accomplishments, community service activities,

other contributions which distinguish the nominee.

Supporting information (copies of newspaper clippings, biographies, etc.) are encouraged but not

required.

Contact information for individual submitting this nomination:

Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________

Telephone: _________________________________________________________________

E-mail address (optional): _____________________________________________________

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Fr iday

1 Chicken Fajita Corn

Black Beans Peaches

Oatmeal Cookie

2 Hamburger or Fish Sandwich

Oven Fries Orange Wedges

Pudding

5 Spaghetti Green Salad French Bread

Pears

6 Chicken Teriyaki w/ Pasta & Vegetables Bread & Margarine

Pineapple Fortune Cookie

7 Turkey Sandwich or Hummus & Chips

Chicken Noodle or Bean Soup String Cheese

Veggies and Banana

8 Soft Beef Taco Corn

Refried Beans Applesauce

Jello

9 Chicken Pattie Sandwich Tater Tots or

Sweet Potato Fries Fruit

Cherry Turnover

12 Chicken Nuggets Green Salad

Cheese Bread Pears

13 Ravioli Mixed Vegetables or Peas

Muffin Applesauce

14 Toasted Cheese Sandwich or Hummus & Chips

Tomato Soup or Clam Chowder Veggies Peaches

15 Turkey Gravy Mashed Potatoes

Cottage Cheese Cup Fruit Salad Spice Cake

16 Hamburger or Fish Sandwich

Oven Fries Orange Wedges

Pudding

19 Pizza Green Salad

Pears Trail Mix

20 Sloppy Joe Corn Chips

Sunshine Carrots or Pea Salad Apple Crisp

21 Tuna Sandwich or PBJ or Hummus & Chips Chicken Noodle or

Broccoli Cheese Soup String Cheese

Veggies and Banana

22 Chili Cheese Cup Cornbread Coleslaw

Applesauce

23 Chicken Pattie Sandwich Tater Tots or

Sweet Potato Fries Fruit

Rice Krispy Square

26 Burrito Nachos & Cheese

Green Salad Fruit Juice

27 Macaroni and Cheese Green Beans

Peaches Cinnamon Roll

28 Ham Sandwich or Hummus & Chips

Potato Soup or Vegetable Soup Veggies

Pineapple

29 Chicken Fajita Corn

Black Beans Pears

Snickerdoodle

30 Hamburger or Fish Sandwich

Oven Fries Orange Wedges

Pudding

The Entiat School District is an

equal opportunity provider.

A choice of plain, strawberry,

or chocolate milk is served with each meal.

BREAKFAST INFO: Breakfast of cereal, fruit, and milk is served daily from 7:50 - 8:10am (8:40 – 9am Late Start). Muffins, biscuits, cinnamon toast, English muffins, and a variety of cereals will be served Monday - Friday respectively.

75¢ for extra Chicken Sandwich

75¢ for extra Hamburger

SUN. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 5pm VB-B @ Mansfield

6:15pm VB-A @Waterville

7pm 3rd/4th Musical

2

3

4

5 LATE START 9:05

5pm VB-A @ Wilson Cr.

5pm VB-B v. CCA

6 5pm VB v. Manson

7 7pm PTO Mtg.

8

9

10 9am VB-A @ Manson

11 Daylight

Savings Time

12 LATE START 9:05

5pm VB-B @ PSI

13 4pm Tennis @ Omak

14 7:15am Books &

Breakfast

5pm VB @ Orondo

15 3:30pm Tennis @ Wilson Creek

7pm School Board Mtg.

16

17 6pm PTO

Family Movie

Night

18

19 LATE START 9:05

4pm Tennis @ Chelan

5pm VB v. Orondo

20 3:30pm HS Track @

Wenatchee

5pm VB-A v. Soap Lake

21 Choir Festival @ PAC

7pm AAU Board

Meeting

22 3:30pm HS Track @ Bridgeport

3:30pm Tennis @ Lake Roosevelt

5pm VB @ Manson

23

24 11am Tennis @ Omak

Kite Festival

Noon—5pm

25 26 LATE START 9:05

3pm Tennis @ Eastmont

5pm VB v. Pateros

27 CLASS PICTURES

3:30pm Track @ Eastmont

3:30pm Tennis v. Pateros

Concert Band Fest @ WHS

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29 3:30pm Tennis @ Oroville

5:30pm Running Start Orientation

30 4pm HS Track @

Cashmere

31 11am Tennis @

White Swan

VB-A = Middle School Volleyball A Team. VB-B = Middle School Volleyball B Team. VB = Both Middle School Volleyball Teams

Entiat School District Activities Sports Schedules subject to change. Please check

website for most up-to-date information.

75¢ for extra Hamburger

Entiat School District Lunch Menu

50¢ for extra Burrito

In like a lion,

out like a lamb.

1st day of Spring

75¢ for extra Chicken Sandwich

75¢ for extra Hamburger

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ENTIAT SCHOOL DISTRICT #127 2650 ENTIAT WAY ENTIAT, WA 98822

BULK RATE NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 5 ENTIAT, WA 98822

POSTAL CUSTOMER CARRIER ROUTE PRE-SORT

TIGER

PRIDE

Everyone is welcome to the next PTO Family Movie Night on March 17. We will be showing A Dolphin’s Tale at 6pm in t h e B l u e G y m . Admission is free, and concessions will be available to purchase, including our special St. Patrick’s Day popcorn! Deck yourself out in green from head to toe and come join the fun: whoever is “greenest” will win a free bag of popcorn and a drink!♦

Distinguished Graduates Nominations Due March 15 Entiat School District is once again accepting nominations for our Distinguished Graduate and Distinguished Community Service Awards. Nominees must have graduated from EHS prior to 1992. Alumni who have completed some form of higher education and distinguished themselves in a professional field may be eligible for the Distinguished Graduate Award. The Distinguished Community Service Award honors alumni for extensive community service and leadership. The awards will be presented at the graduation ceremony in June. Recipients and their guests will be hosted at an open house reception earlier in the day. Nominations are inside this newsletter. For more information, please visit the district website, www.entiatschools.org, or call the district office at 784-1800. Nominations must be received by March 15 to be considered for this year’s awards. ♦

Have an article for the District Newsletter? E-mail it to tgiacomazzi@entiatschools.org