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S C O U T E R S M O U N TA I N E L E M E N TA RY *
Dear Parents and Families,
503-353-3250
Dates to Remember
I believe we had a record turn out for our Back to School Night.
It was so great to see everyone and I am so grateful for your support of
our teachers and staff.
October
2 Friday Morning Meeting (FMM) 8:35
7 Picture Day
You may be wondering what happens next. You have information
9 Teacher work day - No school
from your child’s teacher about what to expect in terms of the routines
16 FMM
and the curriculum that will be taught. However, I am thinking you might 16 Jog-a-thon
have questions about the bigger picture. You might be asking, ”How do I 19 K-Kids 2:45 - 3:30
help my child as we progress through this school year and beyond?”
28 Teacher work day - No school
29 - 30 Conferences - No School
I would like to suggest a fantastic resource that might help
answer this question. The National PTA has published a document
November
entitled, A Parent’s Guide to Student Success. The document provides a 1 Daylight Savings ends
guide to the Common Core Standards in Math and Literacy for parents at 2 K-Kids 2:45 - 3:30
each grade level from Kindergarten through grade 12.
6 FMM
The document can be found at this link:
http://www.pta.org/files/Common%20Core%20State%20Standards
%20Resources/2013%20Guide%20Bundle_082213.pdf
!
This document will guide parents through the following
pieces of information:
• An overview of some of the key things your child will learn in English/
Literacy and Math in Kindergarten through High School
• Ideas for activities to help your child learn at home
• Topics of discussion for talking to your child’s teacher about his or her
academic progress
I hope this will be a handy guide for you as we work together in our
partnership to help your child prepare for college, career and life.
Enjoy your weekend!
Sincerely,
Kevin Spooner
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No School - Veterans’ Day
Family Movie Night 6:30 - 9 pm
K-Kids 2:45 - 3:30
PTA Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Picture Retakes
FMM
- 27 Happy Thanksgiving No School
Keep saving and bringing in
those Box Tops!
The top class each month
will earn a popcorn party.
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Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Happy Valley Middle School
Location: 13865 SE King Rd,
Happy Valley
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Fecha: Jueves,
Hora: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Lugar: Secundaria Happy Valley
13865 SE King Rd, Happy Valley
7th Annual Scouters Mountain Jog-a-Thon
Friday, October 16
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Please join us for our largest fundraiser if the year!
OUR SCHOOL GOAL IS TO RAISE $19,000!
100% of the money raised will stay at Scouters Mountain and will be used to pay for classroom
supplies, instructional materials/books, and field trips as well as additional teacher aide time.
This extra time equates to additional small group instructional time for your children. Every
child in the school will benefit from the funds raised. All donations are tax deductible. Don’t
forget to check with your company to see if they will match donations. Many larger companies
do this as part of an “Annual Giving Campaign”.
Prizes will be awarded for the following:
*Top 3 fundraisers per grade (in the event of a tie we will draw a name).
*All children raising $125 or more will be invited to a pancake breakfast with Mr. Spooner at
the school!
* All children raising $150 or more will receive a “VIP” pass which entitles them to a treat
every day after lunch (Monday - Thursday) the week of the Jog-a-thon (bring pledge sheets in
for verification).
*The class with the highest % of fundraising participants will have a popcorn party and extra
recess!
*If the school reaches their goal, there will be an all school pajama day and an assembly with
surprise guest!
*All fundraisers (any amount) will receive a prize and be eligible for prize drawings.
Pledge sheets will be sent home on Friday September 25th and must be returned no later than
Wednesday, October 23rd.
North Clackamas Schools
Bond Measure for School Repairs and Safety
Tell us what you think!
Our School Board is considering
a bond for the November 2016
Community Forums:
could include:
• Increasing safety and security
• Improving earthquake safety
• Adding classrooms to reduce
school overcrowding
•
and classrooms
• Making technology more accessible
We’d appreciate your input on
neighborhood community forums!
Putnam: Oct. 5, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
Clackamas: Oct. 6, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
Milwaukie High: Oct. 12, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
Russian evening @ Sunnyside
Elementary: Oct. 13, 4:30 p.m.
Hispanic evening @ Milwaukie High:
Oct. 19, 6 p.m.
Rock Creek: Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Rowe: Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Alder Creek: Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Wichita, First Friday, Farmers Market
Share your input at a school forum, tell your school principal what you think,
or email questions and input to bondinfo@nclack.k12.or.us.
North Clackamas Schools
Bond Measure for School Repairs and Safety
Tell us what you think!
Our School Board is considering
a bond for the November 2016
Join us for fun, new ART projects during 2015-16!
Community
Balance your
own ideasForums:
with top-notch, fun, fine
could include:
art instruction
to Oct.
enhance
your
fine
art skills.
Putnam:
5, 4 &
6:30
p.m.
No
crafty-schmafty
stuff.
• Increasing safety and security
Clackamas: Oct. 6, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
• Improving earthquake safety
Milwaukie High: Oct. 12, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
• Adding classrooms to reduce
Thursdays 2:55 - 3:55pm
RussianKevening
@ Sunnyside
- 5 students
school overcrowding
Elementary: Oct. 13, 4:30 p.m.
•
Fall Term
6Hispanic
weeks: Oct
15 - Dec
3
(no class 10/29,
11/26)
$90
evening
@ Milwaukie
High:
and classrooms
Oct.
19,in 6
• Making technology
more
accessible
Draw, paint,
and
make 2Dmixed
media
thisp.m.
6-week course! Each term is different and NEW projects keep
students engaged throughout the schoolyear. Parents, please send an after-school snack with your student.
Rock Creek: Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Rowe:
Oct.show
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p.m.
all fine art materials
and mini-art
the end
of class before winter break .
Alder Creek: Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Wichita, First Friday, Farmers Market
neighborhood community forums!
Tuition
includes
We’d appreciate your
input
on small-group instruction from a professional artist and experienced teacher,
Register online: www.fineartstarts.com
Share your input at a school forum or tell your school principal what you think,
or email questions and input to bondinfo@nclack.k12.or.us.
Fine Art Starts is a federally recognized 501c3 organization, and a Foundation 11 school. This program is not endorsed by the NCSD.
It is a policy and priority of Fine Art Starts that there is no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.
Kids Like Languages!
Making foreign languages & culture fun for children
www.kidslikelanguages.com 503-492-1700 P. O. Box 33080, Portland, OR 97292
Foreign Language Classes at Scouters Mountain Elementary
Extra-curricular foreign language classes will be offered this year by Kids Like Languages.
Class Objectives Language classes introduce students to foreign languages, improve their language skills, develop an appreciation of
other cultures, and begin to prepare students for the foreign language requirement at graduation. Our curriculum fulfills students’ needs
and responds to parents’ requests.
Experienced instructors teach through drama, art, music, games, every-day children situations, and repetition. Most are native to the
language and culture. Some are formally trained; all receive Kids Like Languages training. All have experience with groups of children.
They keep it lively and fun.
Curriculum emphasizes conversation and occasional short homework assignments.
Class size Minimum of 10 students, maximum of 20.
Questions? Visit us at www.kidslikelanguages.com. If you still have a question, call us at 503-492-1700.
Enroll by
Discrimination policy It is the policy of Kids Like Languages that in any of its activities there will be no
Sat., Oct. 10.
discrimination based on race, color, religion,national origin, gender, age or disability.
Payment plans are available upon request.
This activity is not endorsed or supported by the North Clackamas School District.
Enroll by Sat., Oct. 10
Your enrollment will be confirmed the week of October 12.
The school has chosen the following classes and schedule
Language Class
Grades
Start
Days
Class time
Minutes
Number of
Classes
Fee
Classroom
Mandarin
K-5
Oct. 14
Wednesdays
2:50-3:40 pm
50
Last class will be on December 16th.
7
$112
At school
Spanish
K-5
Oct. 15
Thursdays
8
$128
At school
2:50-3:40 pm
50
Last class will be on December 17th.
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Enrolling is simple and quick
1. Complete this form, including a second choice for language class. Cut on dotted line above.
2. Write check for the Total Fee amount to “Kids Like Languages”. Sorry, credit cards not accepted.
3. Mail your enrollment form and check to Kids Like Languages, P. O. Box 33080, Portland, OR 97292
Do not return enrollment form to the school.
PARENT NAME
DAY OR CELL PHONE
HOME PHONE
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DAY OR CELL PHONE
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1st STUDENT NAME
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Talented and Gifted Notice
The North Clackamas School District is dedicated to helping all students learn at
the rate and level at which they are capable. Each classroom teacher regularly
assesses student academic performance and adapts instruction and content to
meet the needs of the student. The NCSD identifies and provides appropriate
instructional services for students identified as academically talented in
mathematics or reading, or for students identified as intellectually gifted. A
student is defined asacademically talented or intellectually gifted if he or she is
able to score at or above the 97th percentile (higher than 97% of the test
population) on a standardized norm-referenced test. Additional evidence is also
required to show exemplary performance that will support a student’s
achievement on a standardized assessment. For further information, contact
your student’s classroom teacher and/or principal.
Changing After School Plans?
To help ensure the safety of all our children, please always send a
signed and dated note detailing your child’s after school change of
plans. This includes riding home with a friend, riding a different
bus or having a parent pick them up. We know last minute changes
are sometimes necessary. Please make every effort to call the school
office prior to 2:30 PM if at all possible.
Thank you for understanding how important it is for us to know
where all our students are going after school.
If your child is going to be absent, please call the
office before 9:00 am and let us know. Thank you!
503-353-3250
Help!
We already have many
coats, sweatshirts, sweaters
and lunch boxes in the
Lost and Found. We would
love to return them to you.
Please label your children’s
items so they can be easily
identified.
Parents can check student’s meal
accounts anytime at:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/
All you need is your
student ID# number.
This number is on your
child’s report cards or
you may contact the
office.
Elementary meal prices for
2015/16 are:
Prices:
Breakfast $1.95
Lunch $2.90
Milk $0.50
Why does my child have a sheep
stamp on his or her hand? This
means their lunch account balance
is less than $10.00.
Friday Morning Meeting
Mark your Calendars!
On many Fridays, we enjoy Friday Morning Meeting (FMM) in the gym at 8:35 am.
This is a time to come together as a school, maybe learn a dance, sing a song, share
good news, present awards, etc. Please wear your Scouters Mountain T-shirts or a
green shirt for a chance to win a class popcorn party!
Mark your calendars! Here are the dates:
10/2, 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, 12/11, 1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/4, 4/1, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20
Remember that
ALL VISITORS MUST SIGN IN
(even if we know you well) and grab a badge when coming in to the school
during morning drop off, as well as during the school day. No matter how well we may know
you and your family, it is important that we know who is in the building for the safety of our
students and visitors, should an emergency occur. If you need to drop something off for your
student, you may leave it in the office and we can get it to them.
This helps reduce classroom distractions.
Thank you very much for helping to keep our school safe!
Write To The School If You Wish To Keep Student Information Private
The District is authorized to disclose directory information unless parents, guardians, or students 18 or
older notify the District to withhold this information.
Directory information includes that which is not considered to be harmful or an invasion of privacy,
such as: name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, participation in sports, weight and
height of members of athletic teams, attendance, degrees, and awards.
Schools may publish quality student work or may videotape students for films or television shows. A
student’s name or photograph may appear in a District publication or on a District web site.
Parents/guardians may write to the Principal to request that directory information, student information
to military or colleges (high school students only), or student work and images not be released or used
in publications, web sites, or films. This needs to be done annually.
Parent Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures:
Student safety is one of our top
priorities! Please follow these procedures
when dropping off or picking up your child
at school.
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We have a student loading zone that follows
the sidewalk all along the front of the building. This is a
large area and should allow for our traffic to move safely
and efficiently. Students may exit or enter their car from any place along this
marked "Student Loading Zone" by walking along the sidewalk to or from their
car. Please have students exit or enter the car from the passenger side so that
they are not entering into a traffic lane. !
This Student Loading Zone is marked in yellow. Please DO NOT park in the student loading zone. Think like the airport: Active
loading and unloading only. When you are ready to go, please pull out into the
traffic lane. Vehicles in this traffic lane should move slowly through to the exit
and should not be stopping to let students in or out of the vehicle. Please keep
a close eye out for families walking through the parking lot.
If you want to walk your child into school, you must park in one of the marked
parking spaces and walk your child across the cross walk. Children will not be
allowed to cross the parking lot without an adult in attendance.
DO NOT stop and load or unload students in the cross walk zone.
For the most efficient use of our loading zone, please pull as far ahead as you
can, past the entrance. The loading zone goes all the way up to the end of the
parking lot divider (by the black benches). Thank you for following these procedures to help keep all of
our students (and drivers) safe and on time for school! A BIG THANK
YOU TO OUR
PARENTS THAT ARE
ABLE TO
VOLUNTEER ON
FIELD TRIPS THIS
YEAR!
District policy states that all
field trip volunteers will need
to complete a criminal
history form. By following this
procedure, we ensure the safety
of our students. Your
participation in this activity is
greatly appreciated. Thank you
for completing the additional
paperwork! The good news is
that these forms only need to be
completed once every three
years and are good for all
schools in the district. This
paper work can be found on the
district web site under the
“Parent” tab and then choose
“Volunteers”. Forms are also
available in the office.
Questions? Please call the office
503-353-3250.
“БОЛЬШОЕ
СПАСИБО
родителям, которые в
качестве волонтеров смогут
сопровождать нас на
экскурсиях в этом году! По
новому правилу округа, всем
волонтерам, желающим
поехать на экскурсии,
необходимо заполнить
заявление о намерении
добровольно помогать, а
также форму для проверки
криминальной истории.
Следуя этому правилу, мы
заботимся о безопасности
наших учащихся. Мы ценим
Ваше участие. Спасибо за
предоставление
дополнительных документов!
Эти формы заполняются раз
в три года и действуют вовсех
школах округа".
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"Xin CÁM ƠN thật nhiều
những quý vị phụ huynh có
lòng tình nguyện trong những
chuyến đi dã ngoạn trong năm
nay! Vì có sự thay đổi trong quy
luật của Khu Học Chánh nên
tất cả những người tình nguyện
trong các chuyến đi dã ngoại sẽ
phải điền đơn tình nguyện và
hồ sơ lý lịch cá nhân. Chúng tôi
làm theo thủ tục này là để bảo
đảm an toàn cho học sinh của
chúng ta. Chúng tôi hoan
nghênh sự hợp tác của quý vị
trong công việc này. Cảm ơn
quý vị đã làm thêm công việc
giấy tờ! Một điều hay là những
đơn này chỉ cần điền một lần
trong mỗi ba năm và có hiệu
lực trên toàn khu học chánh”
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"¡Muchas GRACIAS a nuestros
padres que pueden ser
voluntarios para los paseos
escolares este año! Ha habido
un cambio en la póliza del
Distrito y todos los voluntarios a
los paseos escolares necesitan
completar una aplicación de
voluntario y una verificación de
historial criminal. Al seguir este
proceso, nos aseguramos de la
seguridad de nuestros
estudiantes. Su participación es
apreciada grandemente.
¡Gracias por completar los
papeles adicionales! La buena
noticia es que estas formas solo
necesitan ser completadas una
vez cada tres años y es válida en
todas las escuelas del distrito."
Scouters Mountain PTA Monthly Roundup!
September 2015!
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Dear Scouter Mountain Parents and Families,!
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Thank you for a fantastic September and beginning to our new school year! It was
wonderful seeing so many of you at Back To School Night. We hope you all had the
chance to visit your children’s classrooms and teachers. Thank you for taking the time
to sign up for fall conferences and our volunteer opportunities. Your time and help is
always appreciated.!
!
Both our school Fall Fundraisers have started. Information regarding Donor’s Choose
(for classroom computers) was sent home or emailed to you by your child’s teacher.
The last day for donations to be matched (up to $100) is October 4th, although a project
can continue to be funded after this date. Please contact your child’s teacher or Ly
Furrow if you have any questions. The envelopes for our annual Jog-a-thon were sent
home last week. We are having a Kick Start Friday Morning Meeting on October 2nd
with Presto the Magician to get our students excited for this event. Our Jog-a-thon will
be on Friday, October 16th. We are keeping our fingers crossed for a beautiful, sunny
day! Please return pledge sheets and donations to your teacher no later than Friday,
October 23rd. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Thank you again for your
incredible support, time and generosity. We are able to provide technology, programs,
and events for our students because of you. !
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A reminder that Picture Day is Wednesday, October 7th, and Teacher Conferences are
October 29th and 30th.!
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Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers this month! Have a great October!!
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Ly Furrow, President!
Orlando Perez, Treasurer!
Chrissy Hamlin, Secretary!
Rebecca Halldorson, Membership!
Wendy Wilhelms, Legislative!
Tiffany Myers and Alexis Puerta, Volunteer Coordinators!
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