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Upcoming Events: PTA: March 12- General Membership Meeting Time- 7 PM Location- Olympic Elementary School Library. Guest SpeakerTopic/Special Points- Nominating Committee for 2013-2014 PTA Officers March 22- Mother-Son Night Out Time- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location- Chehalis Middle School Cost- PTA members: $10/Family PTA nonmembers: $15/Family *If you have not yet become a member and would like to, membership forms can be found on the back of this form and in each schools office. *Contact Amber Palmer, 360.266.7773, if you would like to help with set up, refreshments, or clean up. March first, schools around our district celebrated Dr. Seusss birthday by participating in Read Across America, a national event that has schools, libraries and community centers focus on reading. This fun day is a great opportunity for families to re ignite a love and passion for reading at home. Children who read at home are more likely to be successful students at school. Build on Read Across Americas fun Dr. Seuss theme and spend a week reading Dr. Seuss books as a family for 20 minutes each night. Close the week with a movie from The Cat in the Hat series and a meal of green eggs and ham. You and your family could continue these themes using his/her favorite book series or a nonfiction topic like ants or space. Reading doesnt need to be complicated though. Allotting at least 20 minutes each day to cuddle together on the couch with a book is all it takes to begin building roads that will lead your child to libraries, book stores, and success in school. My turn, your turn strategies invite your child to read to you after you have read to them. Listening to your child read aloud gives you an idea of strengths and weaknesses that can be built upon. Use this time to
R. E. Bennett: Olympia Junior Programs Field trip to see "Pinocchio" at the Olympia Center for the Performing Arts March 21- 2nd grade March 26- 3rd grade/multi-age Annual spring musicals: March 21- 7:00 pm - 3rd grade/multi-age March 28- 7:00 pm - 2nd grade March 29- Student of the Month 1:30 pm Olympic: Kids Can Cook event is on Friday, March 22nd after school 5th Grade Capitol field trips on March 25th & 28th Cougar of the Month Lunch March 29th 4th Grade Ft. Vancouver field trip March 27th, 29th, April 10th, April 12th Science Fair in April for 5th grade Spelling Bee Grade Level April 15th Spelling Bee School Wide April 19th

March. 2013

PTA 4.6.5

Extend Read Across America: The Road to Super Readers Leads Home

*****ONLY CHEHALIS SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS IN GRADES K-5 AND HIS?HER GUARDIAN MAY ATTEND THIS EVENT *********

encourage, not correct. Direct your child toward materials that are comfortable for him to read and understand. Extend this time, and have your child listen to you read about science and social studies topics that will introduce new vocabulary and background knowledge he can draw upon when these topics are discussed in school. Most importantly, use Dr. Seuss day to make reading fun again! www.seussville.com/Educators/educatorReadAcrossAmerica.php www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/hyc

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.

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(s): I would like to volunteer. Sorry, I am not able to volunteer at this time
Single Membership- $10 Joint Membership-$18 Single Star Membership-$25 Joint Star Membership-$33 Student Membership-$8

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. $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. This years PTA priorities are: 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 If you havent become a member, please use the form at the top of this newsletter and sign up today. Every member matters.

PTA Officers: President: Heather Battle, wobob@hotmail.com Cascade Vice President: Katie Hinkley, kdhinkley@msn.com R.E. Bennett Vice President: Marinda Boyd, Marindamboyd@gmail.com Olympic Vice President: Amber Palmer, am.ray.palmer@gmail.com Secretary: Cindy Iverson, ivercin@msn.com Treasurer: Brook Mueller, sbmueller02@msn.com Membership: Dana Shoaf, drobertsiren@hotmail.com Volunteers: Barb Grega, sbgrega@comcast.net Fundraising: Heather Heck heather.l.heck@gmail.com Angela Jensen a.jensen2003@gmail.com Newsletter: Sarah Mittge, smittge@gmail.com