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December 9, 2024
Character Strong Trait for December: Empathy (Be Kind)
The character Quote for the Day is:
"In order to have understanding, you need forgiveness, compassion, and empathy." Rooney Mara
Important Dates
DECEMBER
Dec 13 - NHS Chess Tournament
Dec 17 - Pizza Tuesday
Dec 20 - MS Winter Assembly
Dec 20 - PBIS Student Store
Dec 23rd thru Jan 3 - No School Winter Break
JANUARY
Jan 6 - School Resumes
Jan 14 - Pizza Tuesday
Jan 20 - NO SCHOOL MLK Jr Day
Jan 23 - Early Release 11:15
Jan 24 - Early Release 11:15
Jan 28 - Pizza Tuesday
Jan 31 - PBIS Student Store
All School Building News
ASB Middle School Sponsored Food Drive
We are excited to announce our upcoming Food Drive to benefit families in need within our school district! This is a great opportunity for our school community to come together and make a positive impact.
Key Details:
Date: December 6th - 17th
Items Needed: Non-perishable food items (canned goods, pasta, rice, etc.)
Boxes will be given to each teacher, please place items in your homeroom teacher's box.
Incentives:
The highest earners from grades 5-8 will earn points for their overall Spirit Week score. A prize will be awarded at the Middle School Spirit Assembly on December 20th
The 3rd and 4th-grade homeroom that brings in the most food items will also receive a special prize!
Finally, the High School Advisory class that brings in the most food items will receive a special prize!
Let's show our school spirit and compassion by supporting our community. Every can counts!
Thank you for your generosity and participation.
Holiday Grams
The Interact club is selling Holiday grams starting Dec 5th through the 17th before and after school. They will be sold for $1.00. Holiday grams will be handed out during 6th period Friday, December 20th. All proceeds will be donated to charity.
Primary School
Middle School
Next MS ASB Meeting: Dec 17th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Next MS Yearbook Meeting: Dec 12th
Middle and High School
Christian Students United will have guest speaker Bob Macgregor at its next meeting on Dec. 17 from 2 - 3 p.m. in Room 201. His childhood was pretty awful, but he carries a message of hope, healing, and encouragement. All middle school and high school students are invited to attend. Snacks will be provided at the end of the meeting.
The Christian Student United Clubs at CAM, Prairie, Battle Ground, Hockinson, and River HomeLink are joining together for a night of worship and Christmas carols, Dec. 12 from 7 - 9 p.m. Grab some friends and join together in the Prairie High School library. There will be a worship band, cookies, hot chocolate, and maybe even a couple of prize giveaways. All middle school and high school students are invited! Come celebrate the season!
High School
WINTER FORMAL
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at this year’s Winter Formal, Snowy Cedars! The dance will be held on Saturday, January 18th from 7-10 pm at the Cedars Public House. The dress code is semi-formal/formal, and there will be light snacks and music led by a DJ! Tickets are $20.00 and are due Friday, January 17 by 2:30 No Exceptions. Permission slips can be found here in the Dailies or in the Office. You are allowed to bring one guest who also needs a ticket and a permission form. See you there!!
PARKING
ALL students that drive MUST HAVE a Parking Permit. Please stop in the office to pick up a form. This is important for the safety of our campus and is MANDATORY.
Next HS ASB Meeting: Dec 19th
Next NHS Meeting: Dec 9th
Senior NEWS
Graduation Gear
Don't forget to order your caps, gowns, announcements, or any other Graduation items you want. There are Jostens packets in the office for you to pick up if you need it.
Get help with applying for financial aid
High school seniors and families looking for help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid are invited to attend one of three upcoming in-person events:
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024: Prairie High School, 3-6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025: Battle Ground High School, 3-6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025: Prairie High School, 3-6 p.m. (Interpreters available)
No RSVP is required to attend. At least three days prior to attending one of these events, parents/guardians and students must each set up an account by creating a FSA ID. Federal student aid is money from the federal government that helps you pay for college, career school, trade school or other expenses.
Counselor's Corner
Contact information:
Feel free to email Mrs. McCann at counselor.cam@battlegroundps.org or call 360-885-6829.
Counselor Website: CLICK HERE
After School Activities
Chess Club
Every Tuesday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM in Room 103
Interact Club
First Monday of every month at 2:15 PM in Room 208
NHS
Every 2nd and 4th Monday at 2:05 in Room 202
nPower Girls
December 3rd, February 4th, and April 22nd
2:00-3:30pm in Room 104
Christian Students United (CSU)
Every Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (except staff meeting days)
High School ASB
First and Third Thursday of every month at 2:10 PM in Room 203
Middle School ASB
The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month in the Commons.2:00 - 3:00 PM
SKI CLUB
If you are interested in an opportunity to ski at Mt. Hood Meadows on Wednesdays for a discounted rate this winter, please see the attached flyer.
CAP (CAM Academy Parents)
Next CAP Meeting: Jan 7th, 1-2 PM
Next Pizza Tuesday: Dec 17th
PAWS Student Store: DEC 20th
Email us at camacademyparents@gmail.com
Pizza Tuesday Information
The Next Pizza Tuesday will be the 17th of December and we will need help to make it happen! 10 volunteers each week to be exact.
On Pizza Tuesday, we will have punch cards for sale- $12 Pizza Cards, $8 Izze Cards, or both for $20.
Cash or checks (made out to CAP) are accepted.
Individual Pricing:
(Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage, Hawaiian, Bread Sticks)
Pizza Slice/Bread Sticks- $1.50
2 Breadsticks w/ sauce- $1.50
Extra Sauce/Ranch- $0.50
Izze- $1.00
*See The CAM Dailies for additional upcoming Pizza Tuesday dates.
*Free lunch through Chartwells will still be offered in addition to Pizza Tuesday.
We need volunteers, information is down below.
In order to keep Pizza Tuesday going, we need our CAMily (CAM families for the newbies)! Pizza Tuesday is in need of volunteers https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA4AE2FA4F85-pizza1 from 10:15 am - 12:30 pm. Volunteering varies with semi-weekly, monthly, or substitute options. Please sign up to help, even if it's just one date. Contact CAP (CAM Academy Parents) if you have any questions: email us at camacademyparents@gmail.com or text/call Crystal Katzer @ 360-241-5626 or Jen Ludin @ 360-989-7253.
Volunteers must complete a background check prior to volunteering and this is a CAP-sponsored event.
Community News, Resources & Events
Only announcements sponsored by BGPS will be posted in the Community Resources & Events
Safety Study Hall
Visit the Safety Study Hall website, a place for schools, students, and families to learn about safety topics.
Technology
BGPS uses GoGuardian to keep students safe online on their school-issued devices. Parents/guardians can use the GoGuardian Parent app to help monitor activity when their child is using their school-issued device at home outside of school hours. This application has features like web filtering and parental controls such as pausing internet access and setting up online hours. Learn more and find other resources for going online.
Monitor Chromebook use with the Go Guardian parent app.
Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools
Please report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Reporters can remain anonymous. Emergencies should always be reported to 911. Learn more about emergency procedures and safety protocols.
Inclement Weather: Be sure to take a moment to check out the district's handy winter weather guide for information on late starts or school closures due to weather-related impacts. Please note, the district is divided into “north” and “south” schools.
The Battle Ground Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Information about the district’s nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures are located on the district’s website at https://www.battlegroundps.org/notice-of-nondiscrimination/. The following employees have been designated to receive and respond to questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator: Tom Adams, Director of Student Services, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, adams.tom@battlegroundps.org, 360.885.5415
and/or U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Michelle Reinhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources, Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604, reinhardt.michelle@battlegroundps.org. 360.885.5481