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Dear Lacamas Families,

Winter coats, rosy cheeks, cri sp cold air…it is hard to believe it is December and soon a New Year! Besides the change in the weather, the month of December

brings with it events and celebrations for our Lacamas community. Starting with the first week of December, our Leadership students worked hard to coordinate

our “Stuff the Bus” food drive. Classe s collected non-perishable food items the week of December 2nd through the 6th. As a special event to support “Stuff the

Bus”, our Leadership kids organized a “Family Game Night”. This was a huge success bringing in more canned food donations, all while families played their

favorite games, enjoyed hot chocolate, popcorn, and fun family time! Thank you

Mrs. Redmond and our Leadership kids for a great family night!

December also marks the end of our first trimester and reporting period. Report Cards will be sent home December 19th. The elements listed on each grade level report card describe the skil ls and concepts identified

for student mastery by the end of the school year. Our reporting system of 1,2,3, and 4 identifies students’ levels for standards. A “3” indicates meeting the grade level standard. Monitoring your child’s skil l

development, supporting good study habits, and encouraging responsible learning behaviors are positive ways

you can help support.

This is an important time of the year to reflect on your child’s progress and celebrate their successe s. Take time to share with your child their growth and set goals for the next trimester. Here are a few questions you

might ask your child: Are you making time for practice and homework? Are you participating in the 20/20 reading every month? Are you staying organized and completing assignments? Do you seek help when

needed? Do you have good attendance? Are you giving your best effort with your behavior and

responsibilities? We are proud of our Lacamas Leopards and excited to see their continued growth!

As we welcome in the New Year, we are looking forward to hosting our “50th Birthday Celebration” January 17th! We will be having an assembly during the day and a reception that evening for all Lacamas students and

families from 1963 to 2014! We are busy with plans and excited to share fond memories of our school! More

information will be coming home soon!

December and January are some of my favorite months…time for sharing, celebrating, and giving. This is always a busy and exciting season with lots to look forward to: “Stuff the Bus”, Family Game Night, Report

Cards, 50th Birthday Celebration, and other events and activities these month hold for students, families and

Lacamas community.

Best Wishes this Winter Season!

Mrs. Mueller

Julie Mueller Principal

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Lacamas Heights Elementary

4600 NE Garfield St, Camas, WA 98607

(360) 833-5740

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Dec 16 A/R Store open

during lunch recess

Dec 17 Dec 18 Dec 19 Report Cards Go Home

Kindergarten Mexican Fiesta

Dec 20

Pajama Day

Winter Break Begins!

Jan 6

Return from Winter Break

Jan 7

Jan 8

Jan 9

Jan 10

Java with Julie 9:00-10:00 am

Library

Jan 13

Jan 14

Jan 15

Character Assembly 9:15 am

Jan 16 Jan 17 50th Celebration

Assembly 2:30 pm Reception: 5:30 pm

Jan 20

No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan 21

Jan 22 PALS General Meeting

5:30 - 7:30 pm (Library)

Jan 23 Jan 24 Kindergarten

Hibernation Party

Jan 27

No School Grading Day

Jan 28 Jan 29

Jan 30

Jan 31

December January 2013 2014

5:30

Accelerated Reading Program

Our first Accelerated Reader store will be this month! On Monday, December 16th students who

have earned at least 10 points (5 points for K-1 students) may come into the library during

lunch recess to explore the store. AR points are earned when students take comprehension

tests on books they’ve finished. Not only do students have opportunities to take AR tests at

school, but they may also log in at home to take tests. On the AR website, Parents may view

lists of the books their children are reading and see how well each book is being understood.

In the AR store, which is funded and managed by Lacamas’ PALS group, items may be pur-

chased using the students’ accumulated AR points, or points can be saved and used at the

store later in the year. Students are being encouraged to make wish lists for items they can’t

yet “afford” and set goals to earn them at later stores.

Items for sale this year include, but are not limited to: books, comic books, journals, posters,

games, bookmarks and buttons. Students may also “purchase” experiences offered by our

teachers and staff. Your child may purchase experiences such as job shadowing Mrs. Mueller,

an afternoon at Grass Valley Park with our first grade teachers, an art class with Mrs. Blair, a

mad science class with Mrs. Redmond, lunch with a teacher, and much more!

Students who have earned their first 100 points may come to me in the library at any time for a

free prize of a “Top Reader” hat and a picture on our wall of star readers! The next 100 points

will earn your student a star pin for their hat. Students keep their hat throughout their time at

Lacamas and continue to earn pins. Please encourage your child to continue reading and tak-

ing AR tests so that they can enjoy all that our store has to offer. Happy reading!

–Jenna Harris, Teacher-Librarian

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During Lunch Recess

Family Read Night Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

If you have photos from school events that you would

like to share with us, either for use in the newsletter,

yearbook, or website, please email them to

lacamaspals@hotmail.com

Family Game Night Lacamas’ Student Leadership Group capped off a great effort for Stuff the Bus with a fun family game night.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONOur first AR Store is next Monday, and we’ve been busy stocking the store with great books, games, posters, buttons, bookmarks, and comic books. Lots of comic books, thanks to generous donations from two independent publishing companies — IDW Publishing and Dark Horse Comics.

CELEBRATING

Lacamas’ Birthday ALL YEAR LONG

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Mark your calendars now, and join us Friday,

January 17 at 5:30 pm in the Lacamas gym to

celebrate Lacamas’ 50th Anniversary. Special

guests will include former teachers and students

from Lacamas’ first years, and potentially a visit

from the school’s first principal. We will premiere

“The Lacamas Story” short film, and have a gallery

of photos from the past 50 years on display. You

can also help us celebrate the winners of our

Birthday Poster Contest. All of our students

participated, and two student submissions from

each class were chosen to be highlighted in the

short film, used on invitations, displayed in the

office, and more. And, of course, no birthday

party would be complete without birthday cake,

so don’t miss out on the fun!

Lacamas Birthday Party

January 17 at 5:30 pm

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Lacamas Memorabilia

We’re looking for Lacamas memorabilia and photos

to share during our Birthday Party Reception. Please

contact Karen Wood at lacamaspals@hotmail.com.

Also, we will not be showing Mary Poppins on the

same night as the party due to time constraints.

We’ll schedule our next movie night soon.

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With our Winter Weather throwing us a few

surprises, please be sure to have your

Emergency Plan updated with the front

office and review it with your child. Parents

will be notified of any District Level

changes due to inclement weather through

School Messenger.

Inclement Weather Plan

Winter Break Camp Camas Community Center

City of Camas Ages 3-12

Features holiday arts and crafts, fun games,

cooking projects, and more...

December 23 & 24 -OR-

December 30 & 31

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fee: $65 (In-City), $75 (Out-of-City)

Sign up for both sessions:

$100 (In-City), $130 (Out-of-City),

$10 sibling discount

For more information call: 360-834-5307

Winter Break

No School

December 23 - January 3

Students return Monday, January 6, 2014

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Stay Connected!

Lacamas Heights Website

http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/lacamasheights/

Lacamas Heights PTO website

http://lacamaspals.weebly.com

Like the Lacamas Heights PTO on Facebook to get regular updates and reminders about all Lacamas Heights events.

https://www.facebook.com/LacamasHeightsPALS

Pawsitively Awesome News!

Lacamas Heights brought in more than 1,800 items for the Camas/Washougal 2013 Stuff the Bus event! Each year Camas and Washougal schools team up to bring in food donations for local charities. This year Stuff the Bus raised 57,000 pounds of food.

All donations will benefit three great charities located here in Camas and Washougal: C.A.R.O.L. program, The Legion in Washougal, and Children's Home Society's East County Family Resource Center.

Top Classes at Lacamas:Top Classes at Lacamas:Top Classes at Lacamas:Top Classes at Lacamas:

Mr. Benton - 419

Mrs. Redmond - 198

Mr. Blanchard - 181

Way to go Leopards!Way to go Leopards!Way to go Leopards!Way to go Leopards!

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Friday, January 10th

9:00-10:00 am

Lacamas Library

Join Mrs. Mueller for coffee and

conversation to hear more about our school wide goal, ask questions, and

share as a Lacamas community.

Transportation Services 1125 NE 22nd AVENUE | CAMAS, WA 98607-1145

P: 360-833-5585 | F:360-833-5586

Laura Nowland Linda Phimister Shelly Patridge Tami Allison Transportation Director Lead Secretary Department Secretary Driver Trainer

Dear Camas Families:

Winter months bring with them the possibility of inclement weather and poor road conditions. Please find listed below information regarding public broadcasts and notifications. In the event of poor weather conditions, the district’s emergency notification system will call parents at their home number around 5:00 AM to announce late start, snow routes or school closure. Additionally, the district will continue to post the notifications on the district website (www.camas.wednet.edu) and media. Parents are asked to refrain from calling the district office or school as high call volumes tend to shut down the phone system. If no announcement is made, bus routes will run on their regular schedule, but please allow for delays. If a two-hour late start is announced, buses will run regular routes two hours later than the normal schedule, and there will be no AM kindergarten or AM preschool. In the event snow routes are announced, the following would apply: Snow Route Information for students who live on Livingston Mountain and ride the following routes: Bus 70-A, 69-B, Kindergarten Bus B – Those students who catch the bus on NE Livingston Road and NE Hancock Road will board the bus at the Fire District 9 Station located on NE 292nd Avenue. Bus 7-A, 6-B, Kindergarten Bus A – Those students who catch the bus on NE Winters Road and in the Jones Creek area will board the bus at the intersection of NE Lessard Road and Winters Road. Snow Route information for students who live in town and ride the following routes: If you usually board bus 59-A, 59-B, 23-A, 23-B or Kindergarten Bus P at Lebraun Drive & N 3rd Street, N 4th Street, W Dogwood Street & 1st Street, 323 W Y Street, W Y Street & 6th Street, W Y Street and Z Street, W Y Street & X Street, 532 W Lookout Ridge Dr, you will need to load and unload at Lookout Ridge and 10th Street or at Lookout Ridge and 8th Street. If you board bus 6-A, 42-A, 5-B, or Kindergarten Bus J at NW 35th Avenue and Maple Street, NW 44th Ave or NW Jasmine Street you will need to load and unload at NW Norwood Street and 34th Avenue. If you board bus 25-A, 10-A, or Kindergarten Bus D at NW 29th Avenue and Dahlia Street, NW 29th Avenue and Conrad Ct, NW 29th Ave and Gravenstein Street and NW Gravenstein Street and 30th Circle, you will need to load and unload at NW 29th Avenue and Benita Street. If you board bus 60-A, 80-A or Kindergarten Bus K at SE Fernridge Drive and Grandridge Drive or SE Fernridge Drive and Fernridge Court, you will need to load and unload at SE Deerfern Loop and Deerfern Street. If you board the bus 71-A, 71-B, 89-A or Kindergarten Bus L at NW Ilwaco Street and 3rd Avenue, you will need to load and unload at NW McIntosh Road and Ilwaco Street. If you board bus 3-A, 87-A, 85-B or Kindergarten Bus E at NW 23rd Avenue and Hood Drive, NW Hood Drive and Hood Street, NW Hood Street and 20th Circle, or NW Hood Street and Columbia Summit, you will need to load and unload at NW 23rd Avenue and Douglas or NW 18th Street and Hood Street.

We appreciate your support in keeping students safe.

SUCCESS THROUGH CHESS!

After School Chess Program

Eligibility: Open to students grades K-5, beginners-advanced players. Special beginners class!

Dates: Varied per School

Time: 3:40-4:40 PM

Location: All Camas Elementary Schools

Fee: $99 per 8 week session (checks payable to CCE)

Class code: Call for details

American Chess Institute’s Success through Chess

After School Program

www.SuccessThroughChess.com (two minute video)

Program Founded by Two-Time National Champion, Andrew Svehaug

Kid-friendly and exciting program

(Successthroughchess.com/home/whychess/)

Material Covered: We have a comprehensive program appropriate for all students, who will progress at their own rate. Instruction includes the critical principles, tactics, and strategies as well as “Success Secrets” applicable both to academics and to life!

Goal of Club: To instruct in principles that will help the student improve in chess, as well as develop life skills that will aid the student in academics, sports, arts, and future success. All the while, a fun and exciting environment will be maintained. By registering you give permission for your child to be photographed/videotaped for promoting chess.

Questions? Contact the American Chess Institute at (360) 254-4519, or by email at Chess@AmericanChessInstitute.com or Camas Community Education at (360)833-5544.

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Mail registration form and check to: Camas Community Education – 841 NE 22nd Avenue, Camas, WA 98607 360-833-5544

Student’s First Name: Last Name:

Parent’s name: School:

Youth Info Only: Date of Birth: Gender: M F Grade: Teacher:

Address: City/State/Zip:

Home Phone: # Cell # Work #

Email Address:

Who will pick your child up from class:

Code Class Title Fee

Success through Chess $

$

Total Enclosed: $

has my permission to participate in this CCE activity. I understand the Community Education

program does not provide insurance. I certify that my child is physically and mentally able to participate in this activity. I, intending to be legally

bound, waive and release my rights and claims for damages I may accrue against any and all sponsors of this activity. I understand my child’s

image may be used for promotional purposes for CCE and/or the CSD.

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

Office Use Only: Check #: Receipt #: