May 2017
K-5 Students learned about engineering
when the PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER van
visited our school April 20th
Cade Carstensen and Calvin McArthur
Camryn Peha and Kaitlin Rimel
Gigi Weber and Wyatt Ogle
Fiona McMillan, Gabe Alig, Zivaya Land (pink) Akira
Luczak on rail. 2 adults are from Pac. Sc. Ctr.
Congratulation to Almira School District for being the recipient of
the 2016 Washington Achievement Award. We are being honored for High Progress, Achievement Gap and Math Growth. This is an extraordinary accomplishment and is a direct reflection of the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the support and guidance of our parents.
ALSO
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8th through May 12th.
We have some of the best teachers around and we are very grateful for their dedication to our kids! Thank you, you’re the best!
Almira School
District
May 2107
In this issue
Pg 2—SBAC testing &
summer meal program
Pg 3—Child Find
Pg 4—8th gr. Science
Pg 5—Pre-K Roundup &
K-5 Science
Pg 6—4th 5th making
bridges, Pre-K news &
WASA award winner
Pg 7—Softball and baseball team pictures &
Levy thank you
REMEMBER EVERY 1ST,
3RD AND 5TH WED.
OF THE MONTH IS
ONE HOUR EARLY
RELEASE
May 8—SBAC testing
starts
May 10—Child Find
May 17—1 hr. early release
May 25—3rd thru 5th
gr. Whitworth field trip
May 29—Memorial Day
NO SCHOOL
May 30—Spring concert
6:30PM
May 31—Ag field trip
day
June 2—2nd 3rd gr.
trout release
June 6—4th 5th field trip
June 6—K-1 field trip
June 7—Track Meet
June 8—K-1 picnic
June 8 Silverwood
June 9—8th gr. Recognition 1PM
May 2107
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Smarter Balanced Assessments Spring Schedules
May
2017
SBAC Testing Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
8
6th Math CAT-Douglas
6th Math CAT-Sample
Wednesday
9
6th Math PT-Douglas
6th Math PT-Sample
th
4 ELA CAT- Conway
SBAC Makeups
8th Science- Dotson
5th Science- Douglas
10
11
8th Math CAT- Matthewson
7th ELA CAT- Elder
7th ELA CAT- Sample
8th Math PT- Matthewson
7th ELA PT- Elder
7th ELA PT- Sample
3rd Math PT-Douglas
3rd Math CAT-Douglas
5th ELA PT- Conway
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17
7th Math PT- Matthewson
6th ELA PT- Sample
8th ELA PT – Elder
4th Math CAT- Douglas
4th Math PT- Douglas
5th Math PT-Conway
5th Math CAT- Conway
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12
SBAC Makeups
7th ELA PT- Elder
7th ELA PT- Sample
K-2 MAPS Testing
1:30-2:20
7th Math CAT- Matthewson
6th ELA CAT- Sample
8th ELA CAT- Elder
22
Friday
4th ELA PT- Conway
5th ELA CAT- Conway
15
Thursday
18
6th ELA PT- Sample
8th ELA PT – Elder
19
SBAC Makeups
K-2 MAPS Testing
1:30-2:20
24
25
SBAC Makeups
SBAC Makeups
SBAC Makeups
SBAC Makeups
K-2 MAPS Testing
Makeups
K-2 MAPS Testing
Makeups
K-2 MAPS Testing
Makeups
K-2 MAPS Testing
Makeups
Use the address below to find Summer Meal Programs in our area
http://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
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Child Find Screening
Almira School District
Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
What is a Child Find Screening?
Screening is a free check of your child's development including:
Large muscle development
Eye-hand coordination (fine motor skills)
Communication
Concepts
Personal-social skills
Self-help skills
What is the purpose of a Child Find Screening?
The purpose of the screen is to identify any factors that may interfere with your child's learning, growth, and development. The screening is also provided to help parents identify their child's strengths and weaknesses and provide home
suggestions.
What happens during a Child Find Screening?
During the screening, your child may stack small blocks, cut with a scissors, draw, count, name colors, jump, and have
fun! Following the screening, a trained professional will talk with you about the results of the screening. You will have
the opportunity to ask any questions about your child’s development. You may be given home suggestions, referred on
for further testing, or be scheduled to have skills rechecked at a later date. The screening process usually takes about 45
minutes.
Who is eligible to be screened?
Any child, birth to age five, whose family or care givers would like more information about their child’s development.
All school districts within Washington State have Child Find screenings available. If your family is living in a temporary situation, you may contact the district where you are staying to attend a screening.
Where can I go for screening?
For more information and to schedule a screening, please contact:
Shauna L Schmerer
Almira School District
310 S 3rd
Almira, WA 99103
(509) 639-2414
Or email to [email protected]
May 2017
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Dissecting pigs in Mr. Dotson’s 8th grade science class
Jordan Benson, Jodi Cowin,
Renynn Land,
Madelynn Syth, Austyn Kenney, Maren Beardsley,
Kya Phillips
Eryn McCleary, Kenzie Zielinski, Madison McCleary, Courtney Rimel, Ruth Bresee, Oshun Parrish, Garrett Heathman
George Garski,
Jadin Benson,
Agi Husko-McCart, Rory Pate,
Brandon Tucker, Grady Douglas, Zane McGuckin
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Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s),
You are invited to our Pre-Kindergarten Roundup Monday May 22nd, 2017 from 8:30AM to 10:30AM.
Miss Teri Hughes-Bentley will be teaching the pre-k class again this fall. This is your opportunity to familiarize your child and
yourself with the school and the routine, as well as, the daily expectations of your pre-k student.
Please bring your child’s immunizations, birth certificate and social security number if they have one (optional). We will
have registration forms available that will need to be filled out prior to the end of this school year so that we may get them in
the system for next year.
Please RSVP to the school or Miss Teri and let us know the number of people who will be attending. If you are planning on
sending your child to Pre-K but will not be able to make the roundup, please let us know. Or if you are NOT planning on
sending your child to Pre-K next school year, please let us know.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Call the school at 639-2414 or email with questions.
Miss Teri (Pre-K) = cell phone #683-3336 or [email protected]
Mrs. Douglas’s 3rd grade science class is using the new technology
acquired for the K-5 science program, a digital microscope!
Emily Evers, Tyson Hoffman Mrs. Susan Douglas, Adyn Peha, Harvest Parrish and Hunter Mings
Happy “National Star Wars Day” from Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. Conway. May the 4th be with you!
May 2017
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2nd - 5th graders working together to make and test bridges.
Foreground: Gabe Alig and Levi Oliver
Foreground: Tian Robertson and Harvest Parrish
Miss Teri’s Pre-K class gets their first lessons in science
Pre-K students: Melissa Alig, Max Arnett, Holden Land, True Parrish and Kaitlin Rimel
Congratulations and thank you to Donna McCleary
who has tirelessly volunteered her services to our
school. On any given Thursday you will find her copying, laminating, or any number of duties the teachers
can find for her to do. She is invaluable to us and is so
deserving of this WA School Administrators award!
May 2017
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ACH WARRIORS BASEBALL TEAM
Connor Higgs, George Chapman, Wylie Gray, Dane Isaak, Copper Correia, Garrett Heathman, Zane McGuckin, Reece Isaak,
George Garski, Parker Roberts, Michael Okamoto, Brandon Tucker, Grady Murray, Casen Murray and Jim Holcomb.
ACH WARRIOR SOFTBALL TEAM
Madison McCleary, Rory Pate, Carol Hinkle, Whitley Rushton, Abby Roberts, Samantha Cook, Desiree Schmauder,
Madelynn Syth, Eryn McCleary, Oshun Parrish, Mimi Isaak, Kenzie Bolyard, Adyson Schafer, Kiley Elliott, Prairie Parrish.
Almira School District would like to thank the voters that helped pass our
Replacement Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Levy.
Our district appreciates your support!
Almira/Hartline Elementary
We’re on the
Web!
ACH Middle School
achsd.org
Almira School District
P O Box 217
Almira, WA 99103
Phone: 509-639-2414
Fax: 509-639-2620
E-mail: [email protected]
Look for sports schedules, lunch and
breakfast menus, school calendar, daily bulletin etc. Parents check out the
“Family Access”! Keep track of your
students lunch money, attendance,
and grades too if you have a middle
school student. Call for your user
name and password.
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