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Chehalis Nov. 2012 PTA 4.6.5 Upcoming Events:

Conference Conversations:
How to get the most out of parent-teacher conferences
Desks in classrooms throughout the Chehalis School District will have parents and guardians sitting at them this month as parent-teacher conferences commence. Each family will have approximately 30 minutes to address concerns, celebrate student successes, listen as teachers share beginning of the year assessments, and set goals for the 2012-2013 school year. To get the most out of your childs conference try these tips for engaging in a positive, productive conversation. 1. Be specific. Go into the conference with an idea of what your child would like to achieve by the end of the school year. Write down 2-3 things your child would like to improve socially and academically. If you have concerns, write down the most pressing issue so it can be addressed. 2. Be positive. Focus on building positive goals and positive relationships for the upcoming school year. This begins with how you approach your childs teacher. She will be a partner in the next year. Greeting her with a smile and a handshake sets a comfortable and professional tone to the beginning of your conversation. 3. Stay focused. Try to avoid defending student behaviors or scores with statements such as,I was never good at math either. Move forward toward solutions centered on how your child will succeed and how to develop positive feelings toward school.

PTA: Nov 13 General Membership Meeting, 7 pm , Olympic Elementary School Library. Guest SpeakerDistrict Nurse Cascade: Nov 5 - 9 Conference Week, Early Release 12:10 pm Nov 12 No School- Veterans Day Nov 13 Sahara Pizza Night Nov 21 Early Release 11:10 am Nov 22-23 No School- Thanksgiving R.E. Bennett: Nov 5-9 Conference Week, Early Re lease 12:10 pm Nov 9 Veterans Day Assembly 9:40 am Nov 14-15 Second Grade Dental Screening Nov 21 Early Release 11:10 am Nov 30 Student of the Month Assembly 9:00 am Olympic: Nov 5-9 Conference Week, Early Release 12:30 pm Nov 9 Veterans Day Assembly Nov 21 Early Release 11:35 am Nov 27-28 Sahara Pizza Night Nov 30 Gold Medal Lunch

PTA Membership is Important

The PTA is important to the Chehalis School Districts schools and students. Thank you to the individuals and families who have become members of Chehalis PTA 4.6.5. Members are under no obligation to volunteer. $8 of your membership dues will be paid to the state and national PTA, the remainder is put back into our schools and students. This money helps pay for: -School Clothing Closets -Classroom Comfort Backpacks for Emergency Situations -Daddy/Daughter Dances -Mother/Son Nights Out -Touch-a-Truck -Playground Equipment -Field Trips -Family Movie Nights -Prizes for Family Fun Night -Teacher Appreciation -Student Incentives/Awards -Library Books. PTA members are a part of both a local and national organization that allows them access to all kinds of information and discounts. The strength of PTA membership gives political voice and power to legislation that affects our children. If you havent become a member, please use the form on the back of this newsletter and sign up today. Every member matters.

PTA Officers: Cold? PTA sweatshirts are available. Please contact President: Heather Battle, wobob@hotmail.com Cascades Vice-President Katie Hinkley at Cascade Vice President: Katie Hinkley, kdhinkley@msn.com RE Bennett Vice President: Marinda Boyd,Marindamboyd@gmail.com kdhinkley@msn.com if you would like to support the Olympic Vice President: Amber Palmer, am.ray.palmer@gmail.com PTA and stay cozy in one of our stylish sweatshirts. Secretary: Cindy Iverson, ivercin@msn.com Treasurer: Brook Mueller, sbmueller02@msn.com Search the Web: Membership: Dana Shoaf, drobertsiren@hotmail.com Washington States PTA-www.wastatepta.org Volunteers: Barb Grega, sbgrega@comcast.net National PTA- www.pta.org NewsletterL Sarah Mittge, smittge@yahoo.com

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The Chehalis School District does not sponsor this event and the District assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Chehalis School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in court or administrative tribunal arising out of distribution of these materials, including cost, attorneys fees and judgements or awards.

Touch-a-Truck a Great Success

In October Monica Brummer coordinated Touch-a-Truck. An awesome collection of vehicles gathered in the Olympic Elementary School parking lot so local children could look at, touch and clammer all over rigs that travel the roads of Chehalis. Thank you so much to Monica, Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES), Centralia Police Department, Chehalis Deli, Chehalis Fire Dept., Chehalis Police Department, Lewis County PUD, Lewis County Sheriffs Emergency Management Team, Olympic Elementary School, Starbucks, Veterans Memorial Museum, Washington Dept. of Transportation, PTA volunteers AND all of our guests and drivers. It was a cold night of cool trucks!

Your membership makes a difference in the life of a child and at our schools! If you have not yet become a member of the PTA and would like to, return this portion and your dues to your childs school.
Your Name: Second name: Mailing address: Phone: Email: Student Name(s): School:
Single Membership- $10 Joint Membership-$18 Single Star Membership-$25 Joint Star Membership-$33 Student Membership-$8

Washington State PTA's Priorities for the 2013 and 2014 Legislative Sessions: Top 5 Priorities:
1. Advance Basic Education Reforms 2. Fund Education First 3. Closing the Opportunities Gap 4. Revenue for Kids 5. Access to Highly Effective Teachers

Also supported (listed alphabetically):

-Access, Opportunity and Equity for Special Education -Access to Algebra in Middle School -Access to Quality Early Learning -Great Family Engagement in Every School -Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports -School Zone Signage -Screening and Support for Struggling Readers -Social Emotional Learning -Training to Support Highly Capable Learners

The Chehalis School District does not sponsor this event and the District assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Chehalis School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in court or administrative tribunal arising out of distribution of these materials, including cost, attorneys fees and judgements or awards.