The Wolf Tracks
Lot Whitcomb Elementary
Principal Cathy Lehmann
7400 SE Thompson Road
503-353-5660
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Fax: 503-353-5675
October 2014
Dear Lot Whitcomb Families:
This morning we had an amazing Wolf Pack All School Assembly. We celebrated our community
learning and reviewed Kelso Choices, our school rules, we learned expanded notation
in 19,
math
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ourVII
September
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4th grade students, recited our school Pledge and had a dance party. Spike the Wolf made an
appearance and celebrated with us.
One of our school goals this year is for all of our students to be at school on time every day
and ready to learn. Please be sure to help your child be here for all of their learning day. Our doors
open for Breakfast at 8:00 (all students are eligible for a free school breakfast), students enter
classrooms at 8:20 and learning begins promptly at 8:30. Any students who arrive past our 8:30 bell are
marked as tardy.
We are continuing to work on developing our Growth Mindsets at Whitcomb. In a growth
mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard
work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience
that is essential for great accomplishment. Virtually all people who achieve top performance have these
qualities.
Below are some phrases that you can use with your child(ren) to encourage their strong effort
and continual growth:
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You can do it - - it is tough, but you can; let’s break it down into steps.
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I admire your persistence and I appreciate your hard work, it will pay off!
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Your hard work is really clear in this part of your work.
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What skill would you like to work on next?
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Hey, you were working on this for a while and you didn’t quit!
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Of course it is tough! School is here to make our brains stronger!
Please read this newsletter and mark your calendar for upcoming events. Our PALS group is also
sponsoring a Harvest Party and Talent Show on the evening of October 23. A flyer will be sent home
soon with specific information. We are also including a copy of our Wolf Pack Pledge and the Kelso
Wheel that you can also use at home.
Thank you for sending your children to us each day and trusting us with their education and well
being. They are a wonderful group of children and make us smile each day.
Cathy Lehmann
Principal
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Dates to Remember
Thursday, October 16th:
Fall Fundraiser Ends
PALS Meeting in the Library, 6 PM
Thursday & Friday, October 30th & 31st:
NO SCHOOL, Teacher Work Days
Monday & Tuesday, November 3rd & 4th:
NO SCHOOL, Conferences
Wednesday, November 5th:
No School KINDERGARTEN ONLY (conferences)
Tuesday, November 11th:
NO SCHOOL,Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 18th:
Picture Re-take Day
Thursday, November 20th:
PALS Meeting in the Library, 6 PM
Friday, November 21st:
NO SCHOOL, Grade Report Preparation
November 24th ~ November 28th:
NO SCHOOL, 3 Furlough Days &
Thanksgiving Holiday
You’re invited to ELD Day!
(English Language Development)
Learn about the English Language Development Program
at Lot Whitcomb
Friday, October 24th in Room 110
Learn about the English Program, meet the ELD teachers, observe your
child’s classroom during the day
Choose one time:
9:00 - 10:00 AM**
11:30 - 12:30 AM**
2:45 - 3:30 PM ** /*
**Spanish Interpreters available /*Russian Interpreters available
Others Interpreters available, let us know!
Meet Teachers Tami Nelson, Erica Smith, Lauren Baziou, Rachel Kimbrow
Bilingual Assistant, Carolina (CA) Azar.
SCHOOL ZONE!
Picture re-takes will be
on Tuesday, November
18th.
Please remember that the speed limit during
school hours is 20 MPH.
Please help us keep our children safe!
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The Scholastic Book Fair will be held
in the Lot Whitcomb Library
November 3rd ~ November 7th.
Hours for the Book Fair are:
Monday: 11 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 4 PM
Wed-Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Community Health in Motion
Working together to serve our most vulnerable residents
FREE Immunization Clinic
Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 • 4 - 7 p.m.
Appointments not available, walk-in only
Uninsured adults: Flu & Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis)
Uninsured & OHP insured children: Flu and all vaccines required for school
(except for varicella/chicken pox)
Vaccines will be provided free of charge to children age 2 and older who have no health
insurance or with insurance that does not cover the cost of immunizations. Please bring
any immunization records you have to the clinic including letters from school. A parent
or guardian must be present and sign an authorization form for children under age 15.
New Hope Community Church
11731 SE Stevens Rd., Happy Valley, OR 97086
Questions? Please call Clackamas County Health: 503-655-8799
If you are covered under Oregon Health Plan, immunizations are available Monday
through Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Sunnyside Health and Wellness Center, 9775 SE
Sunnyside Rd., Ste. 200, Clackamas. Phone 503-655-8471.
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Lot Whitcomb Pledge
Today is a new day
I will work hard at everything I do
I will be respectful and responsible
I will act in a safe and healthy way
I will act the Whitcomb Wolf Way
Today is a new day
I will stand up against bullying
I will work hard at everything I do
I will be my best and become my best
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