Note from the Principal

I would like to thank everyone for helping us to meet our Jog-A-Thon goal this year!  I enjoyed coloring my hair pink, and so did the students.

I would also like to thank all of the parent volunteers for the month of September.  Compared to the volunteer hours from September of 2009, we have DOUBLED our volunteer hours!  If you are unable to volunteer during the day, don't forget to stop by our P.T.A. meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Your input and ideas are always welcome.

Just a reminder with Halloween coming soon, both staff and students do not wear costumes at our school. Some classrooms will have Harvest/Fall parties to celebrate the fall season. Teachers will let parents know party details in their classroom newsletters.

Thank you!
Brian Crain

It’s getting that time of year again for colds and the flu. Please follow the guidelines outlined in this weeks Newsletter  for when to keep your child at home.

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PTA Meeting - Principals Report

At every PTA meeting the Principal gives an overview of what has been happening at the school and the overall success of the students. If you have questions about the principals report please contact Principal Crain or attend the next PTA meeting on November 10th at 7PM.

P.T.A. Principals Report - 10/13/10

Safety

•2 Fire drills in September

•Fire alarm covers 
•Fire Prevention 10/11 
•Safe Kids Starts on 10/26

 Student Achievement 

•In-class Assessments 

    –Class Reviews 
    –Common Formative Assessments 
•Math and Writing 
•OAKS-Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills 
    –Round 1 Reading (Nov.15-Dec.17) 
    –Round 1 Math and Science (Feb. 1-18) 
    –Round 2 Reading/Math/Science (April 4-15) 
    –Round 3 Reading/Math/Science (May2-19) 
•School Report Card (Handout)

 School Climate 

•Purple Hand Pledge Week 

    –10/18-10/22 

•Leadership Groups 4th/5th 

    –Green Team 

    –Announcements 

    –Photographer 

    –Campus Crew 

    –Doodle Dudes 

    –Rocking Readers 

    –Power Team 

•4th/5th Choir 

•Behavior & Attendance

Other 

•November 5th 

    –½ Day for students early release 

•November 8th 

    –4th Grade Writing Presentation to the Board 

•Giant Pumpkin Estimation Contest 

•School Site Council 

    –School Improvement Plan 

•Yamhill County Museum

State Report Cards

Every year the State of Oregon publishes State Report Cards and an Adequate Yearly Progress Report.  They released the latest reports earlier this month.  Check them out for yourself and see the amazing job that our students and staff have been doing.

The 2009-2010 report cards published in October 2010 can be seen at the following links:

2009-2010 Wascher State Report Card
2009-2010 Wascher State Report Card - Details
2009-2010 Wascher AYP Report

The official state run web site for archives and viewing of all report cards for all schools can be found at http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/reportcard/Reports.aspx.

2010 Joh-A-Thon

Thank you to everyone who helped raise funds for this years Jog-a-thon. The kids were excited and the music was loud. Mr Q set up the sound system outside and the Wascher students ran their little hearts out while oldies music filled the air:)

After running laps, the kids sat down for a treat of go-gurt as names were drawn for each class prize. We are still waiting on the final tally of money raised. Does Principal Crain get Pink Hair????

2010 Open House

We had a great turn out for the 2010-2011 Open House! Students and parents were directed to the cafeteria where several informational booths were set up. Parents could chat with a representative or grab some info on the local Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts, KOB, SMART Program, Walk to School Wednesdays, the PTA, and more.

The library was open for perusal and was offering free books for the kids to take home. Wascher students love to read!

The students' classroom were open as were the gym and music room. Teachers and Staff were there to introduce themselves and answer any questions.

The evening ended with a presentation in the gym given by Principal Crain. He highlighted his goals for Wascher Elementary, did a quick update on the scheduled events coming up and led the students in the new school cheer.

Thank you to all who attended. Let's make this a stellar year at Wascher Elementary!

Annual Jog-a-thon

Did you check your child's back pack today? The jog-a-thon paperwork came home with the students for the up and coming annual fundraiser. Start calling, emailing, and texting all those relatives, friends, co-workers, and neighbors to support your child as they run and run and run! The Jog-a-thon is scheduled for Friday, October 1st and pledges and paperwork must be turned in by the event.

The fundraiser will help purchase additional equipment for the playground and the goal amount this year is $5,500.00. If we hit that goal, Principal Crain will die his hair pink and spike it! What a great motivational image for the kids:) So go and get started collecting pledges!

PTA Meeting Notes

As promised we will be posting the meeting minutes from the PTA Meetings.  We now have the minutes from the first meeting online and available.  You can read them by following this link.