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Dear Parents and Families,
Welcome back to school and the new year. I am so excited that we will be starting the new year with our artist in
residency program through the Right Brain Initiative along with support from our PTA. This year, Andy Furgeson
from Red Yarn productions will be working with all of our students and teachers to help them deepen their
understanding of American and Native American history and culture through folk songs and puppetry. Our third
through fifth grades will be working with Andy during the months of January and February. Kindergarten through
second grade will be working with him during the months of March and April.
Some have asked why we have been promoting arts education in recent years. Well known, talented artists such as
Andy and groups like Portland Taiko have been able to work directly with our students and teachers because of
generous support and funding through the Right Brain Initiative. This support is critical to our educational mission in
the 21st century. The mission statement on the Right Brain Website says,
The arts enhance every aspect of education from reading to critical thinking, social skills and motivation. Yet, after decades of extreme budget
cuts, creative opportunities have all but disappeared from Portland area schools. Poof. And with them, the bright possibilities percolating in the
brain cells of our children.
....Our program doesn’t replace existing arts education. Instead, the arts are woven into the core curriculum, giving teachers new tools to engage
students in a creative process that connects back to other subjects.
We are so grateful for the support of our PTA and the Right Brain Initiative (RBI). Residency programs as well as
teaching strategies our teachers have learned through workshops offered by RBI have enabled our teachers to engage
our students with instruction at deeper levels in all content areas. This is why arts education is so important. These
experiences wouldn’t be possible without RBI and our PTA. We are really looking forward to this upcoming program.
We’ll keep you up to date with news about activities in the classroom and student performances in the coming days.
Again, welcome back and best wishes for a happy new year!
Sincerely,
Kevin Spooner
Dates to Remember
January
7 Conversation with the Principal 6:30 pm
8 FMM
9 Father/Daughter Dance 7:00 - 8:30 pm
11 K-Kids 2:45 - 3:30
13 PTA Meeting 6:30 - 8:00 pm
18 MLK Holiday - No School
19 Teacher Work Day - No School
22 FMM
Bingo Night 6:30 - 8:30 pm
25 K-Kids 2:45 - 3:45
February
4
5
8
15
19
22
26
Conversation with the Principal 6:30 pm
FMM
K-Kids 2:45 - 3:30
President’s Day - No School
FMM
K-Kids 2:45 - 3:30
Teacher Work Day - No School
Great job
Scouters
Mountain
Families for
collecting 3110
items for the
canned food drive!
Those items helped support many
families this holiday season. Thank
you all!
Help!
We 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.
Thank you to everyone that participated in our
Barnes and Noble bookfair!
Mrs. Smith is SUPER excited to buy NEW
books for our library! Thank you so much for
your support!
Please come in and check them out!
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.
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:
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.
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!
If you child is going to be absent, please call the office before 9:00 am and let us know.
Thank you!
503-353-3250
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."
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 Winter
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
Tue., Jan. 12.
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 Tue., Jan. 12
Your enrollment will be confirmed the week of January 18.
The school has chosen the following classes and schedule
Language Class
Grades
Start
Days
Class time
Minutes
Number of
Classes
Fee
Classroom
Spanish
K-5
Jan. 26
Tuesdays
2:50-3:40 pm
50
Last class will be on March 15th.
8
$128
At school
Vietnamese
K-5
Jan. 26
Tuesdays
2:50-3:40 pm
50
Last class will be on March 15th.
8
$128
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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”. Credit cards accepted. Pay online at www.kidslikelanguages.com
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.
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DAY OR CELL PHONE
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1st STUDENT NAME
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Scouters
Mountain
11/18/15
$