Lacamas Lake Elementary Leopard Tracks

4825 North Shore Blvd, Camas, WA 98607 (360) 833-5740

Lacamas is: Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Kind!

Dear Lacamas Families, January 2019

Happy New Year! I’m not necessarily one that sets a New Year’s Goal…but I do set new school year goals every September. At the start of each school year, we review and reflect on our prior year data, look toward where we need to learn and grow, and identify goals for each school year. With the start of a New Year, this seems like a perfect time to reflect on our School’s Vision and Goals for our students and community for 2018-2019.

Our Lacamas vision statement is Investing Together; Inspiring Today; Impacting Tomorrow. Big dreams for our little community…but that’s what we’re doing. We are committed to investing together as a staff and school community to meet each students’ needs and ensure their growth.

Our building Theory of Action focuses on Relationships and Interventions. Research supports that relationships are an essential foundation for learning. In fact, John Hattie, an educational researcher, identified that the student-teacher relationship has a strong effect for students’ achievement! “Strong teacher student relationships shape the way children think and act in school. When you have a good relationship with your students, they are more likely to feel positive about class and about school in general. They are also more willing to have a go at hard work, to risk making mistakes, and to ask for help when they need it. Therefore, it is not surprising that research shows constructive teacher student relationships have a large and positive impact on students’ academic results.”

This year we identified reading and social-emotional goals as areas for growth. We are learning and implementing Collaborative Problem Solving, Community Circles and Mindfulness strategies for our students’ social-emotional well-being. This learning supports our goal of building relationships and teaching students strategies to help focus, manage stress, regulate emotions, and develop a positive outlook. Through our Data Team Inquiry Cycle we are planning and implementing small group interventions for students who are not yet demonstrating comparable growth in reading. As we take time Mid-Year to reflect on our Theory of Action Goals, we’re seeing positive student and teacher growth!

Looking toward our second half of the school year, I’d love to encourage you to join our vision! How might you personally support your child or kids in our school community? Well, here are a couple ideas!

Idea #1: Practice Mindfulness as a family! Mindfulness supports emotional regulation and cognitive focus. It builds self-awareness, acceptance and gives techniques to help calm our thoughts and feelings. Below are a few Mindfulness techniques that you can try as a family! • Breathing: Take a moment to pay attention to your breathing. Breathe in as if you’re smelling a flower and exhaling like you’re blowing out a candle. While

breathing, count your breaths in and out and relax your body. • Gratitude: This is a fundamental component of Mindfulness! While driving in the car, at dinner, before bedtime take a moment to share one thing you’re

thankful for. Helping our kids focus on gratitude encourages positive emotions, satisfaction and happiness. • Personal Weather: Have your child give their personal weather: Sunny, rainy, stormy, calm, windy…to identify their emotions. We can’t change the

weather outside or our emotions and feelings, but we can change how we relate to them! Recognizing is the first step to learning how to respond.

Idea #2: Share what you love! This last month, my husband David came in once a week at lunch recess to share his love of drawing. He showed kids how to draw Olaf and Snoopy and kids loved it! I got to thinking, wouldn’t it be great to have others share something that they love to do with our kids? Do you knit, play chess, dance, enjoy basketball, love to read aloud...? Do you have time to share, whether it’s just once or once a week? We would love to build positive connections for kids and provide them with a variety of opportunities to try something new. All that is required is to complete our district volunteer paperwork/background check and your time. If this sounds like a way that you would enjoy contributing to our kids and community, please let me know!

I read a quote stating, “Devote yourself to your community around you and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning” (Mitch Albom). That’s my hope! That we expand how we support our kids and continue to build our Lacamas community. I can’t think of anything more rewarding or meaningful. I look forward to seeing where our vision takes us: Investing Together; Inspiring Today; Impacting Tomorrow.

Happy New Year! Julie Mueller

PALS Meeting 6:00 PM Idea Lab

5:30- 7:00pm

PALS Dine-Out w/MOD Pizza &

Menchies

Taekwondo classes start

for those enrolled

Coming up in February: -Box Top Drive 2/1-2/26 -Family Game Night 2/8 -PALS Meeting 2/13-Sweets w/your sweetie 2/14

No SchoolMartinLuther

King Day

No SchoolGrading

Day

Taekwondo forms due

If enrolling in classes

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Lacamas Lake Elementary

January 23, 2019 5:30 - 7:00 pm Presentations & Slide Show Featuring:

Jeff Snell – Plaque Dedication Mahlum Architect Firm Cathy Carlson – CSD Capital Projects Julie Mueller - Principal

Come celebrate with us as we dedicate our new Lacamas Lake Elementary – Refreshments and student lead tours following the Plaque Dedication.

Dedication and Open House

4825 North Shore Boulevard (360) 833-5740 for more information

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November Character Education Awards

Congratulations to the following students who were given Character Education Awards for the month of November. The character education trait for this month was “Gratitude”.

Second Grade Graciela GarciaAria JeffersonKaleb OwenZoe PasaLindsey SchniderRoman Wright

Third Grade Rowan ArmintroutMadilynn ArringtonSarah ClarkRyder RiseTrenton StevensonAdelle Swendsen

Kindergarten Logan CelesteCorbin JacobsonChristina KoroteyeyMadison KraftCayden LavelleNaomi Vidourek

First Grade Noah BoardmanLogan FulperJenna RiosCamilla RybakKallen SchonertAllison Tyler

Fourth Grade Nancy CruzArseniy GrigoryanLotus KeevesMaximus McMahonAdisyn Turnage

Fifth Grade John ClarkSeth KastenCali MooreKeagan VogelAbigail Williams

The Health Room could use donations of small boy/girls pants with elastic waist.

If you are able to contribute, please drop items off in the school office.

Your help is greatly appreciated!Thank you!

We have 3 special dates coming to the cafeteria in January:

-January 11th at 8:00 am Strawberry Smoothies

-January 16th at 8:00 am Cinnamon Rolls and Hot Cocoa

-January 25th at 8:00 am Strawberry Smoothies

Please Join MOD and Menchie’s In Supporting Our School Tuesday, January 22nd

(Visit MOD Pizza anytime on the 22nd and Menchie’s from 4pm to close)

Please bring the flier(s) in below, or be sure to mention Lacamas Lake Elementary when ordering to get 20% of your purchase donated to Lacamas!

Lacamas Lake Elementary and PALS Tuesday January 22nd

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Save the Date Family Game Night! Friday, February 8th

5:00 - 7:00 pm

There will be games available to play, or bring one of your favorites from home.

Pizza and Drinks will be available for purchase. ~PALS will provide popcorn~

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Please Join Us For Our Next PALS Meeting!

Wednesday, February 13th 6:00 pm in the Idea Lab

Free Childcare, snacks and drink provided!

~Recap of January events ~Discuss what is coming up ~PALS open positions Vice President Assistant Treasurer Assistant Fundraising Chair Affiliate Program/Grants Lead

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- - - - - SWEETS WITH YOUR SWEETIE- - - - -

PALS Invites you to bring your favorite little Valentine and join us for doughnuts and coffee/hot chocolate.

Thursday, February 14th

7:45-8:15 am

Lacamas Elementary Cafeteria

Mark Your Calendars! Our Spring Dance is coming up and we are

“Dancing Through The Decades!”

Friday, March 8th 6:00 - 8:00 pm

We are thrilled to announce Mr. Wright as our special DJ this year! Come dressed as decades old or in your favorite decade!

Everyone is Welcome! All Grades, Family, Friends!

More details to come. It’s sure to

be an evening loaded with fun!

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Fridays are Spirit Day at Lacamas!

Every Friday, show your spirit for Lacamas!

Wear your Lacamas shirts, or anything in purple or gold!

Stay Connected!

Lacamas Lake PTO Website www.lacamaspals.weebly.com

Like the Lacamas Lake PTO on Facebook to get regular updates and reminders about all events at

Lacamas Lake Elementary. https://www.facebook.com/

LacamasLakePALS/

Email lacamaspals@gmail.com

Volunteer of the Month!

Each month PALS will be selecting a volunteer of the month to thank with a

Starbucks gift card for their dedication to Lacamas Lake Elementary.

For the month of December, we would like to recognize and thank:

Elisea Sinner

Thank you to all who volunteer time and energy to help make Lacamas a wonderful place for our children to grow and learn.

Yearbook Photos

We need your photos of classroom activities, school events, field trips, etc. for

the school yearbook!

Our photographers can’t be everywhere so help us get as many great photos as possible to create a terrific yearbook.

Send photos to: lacamaslakeyearbook@gmail.com and provide information about each

photo and the grade level of the students in the photo.

Sending in your photos is a great way for your child to be seen in the yearbook!

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Happy New Year! We're just a month away from our second Box Top Drive of the year and having raised $488.80 we're almost half way to our $1000.00 goal!!! Please check

your students backpacks for a new collection sheet coming home soon. 

Box Top Drive dates! February 1st -February 26th with the final pick up on February 27th.

Here Are Some Ways to Help Raise Money for Lacamas:

There are ways you can help raise money for Lacamas every day!Some local and national merchants give a percentage of proceeds

for every purchase you make.

Shop at Amazon.com and use our affiliate link available on our website at http://lacamaspals.weebly.com/amazon-affiliate.html

Link your Fred Meyer rewards card to Lacamas.

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World Class Martial Arts is coming to Your School!

What is the WCMA After School Taekwondo Program? WCMA Kids is a 4 session character development program that incorporates physical exercise with life skills. Open to students in grades 1 to 5, this innovative series of classes is designed to introduce your child to basic self-defense skills as well as to improve focus, confidence, and respect.

How does it benefit my school? 100% of the registration fee of $20 goes directly to your school's PTO/PTA!

Where: All classes will be held in the school Gym. When: Classes held immediately after school

Class #1: Focus Class #2: Confidence Class #3: Respect

Tues., Jan. 15th Thurs., Jan 17th Fri., Jan 181h

GRADUATION: Sat, Jan. 19th, 2019 at 1:00pm Special Graduation Ceremony & Pizza Party! At World Class Martial Arts 16415 SE 15th St. Suite #102 Vancouver, WA 98683 (Behind Killer Burger and Black Bear Diner)

Clothing: Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing and sneakers. Important Note:

@2:55pm @2:55pm @2:55pm

Students will need to arrange their own transportation home following the program.

I UNDERSTAND and agree that Camas School District, Lacamas Lake Elementary, Lacamas Lake Elementary PTO/PTA and World Class Martial Arts will not be held liable for any injuries, damages, or complaints arising while the student is traveling to and from , in this

institution, or for any other reason whatsoever. I understand and will observe and respect the regulations of Lacamas Lake Elementary and Camas School District.

Registration Form (please print clearly) Please return fonn to your school office or teacher by Friday, Jan. 11 1\ 2019

I give my child permission to participate in the WCMA Kids Program.

Child's Name:------------------------ Grade: __ Age:_

Parent's Name: ---------------------------------Street Address: ____________________ City: ______ Zip: __ _

Home Phone #: Cell Phone: ------------- ----------------

Parent Signature: _____________ Email:--------------

Student will a) walk home orb) be picked up by: _____________ ___,_ __ ( ) $20 Enclosed. (Make checks payable to your school's PTA/PTO)