The Panther Post Dailies
Character Strong Trait for December: Empathy (Be Kind)
The character Quote for the Day is:
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” – Mother Teresa
Important Dates
DECEMBER
Dec 16-20 - All School Spirit Week
Dec 20 - Middle School 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
PBIS STUDENT STORE
Tomorrow the student store is open during lunches/recess. Dont forget to put your PAWS tickets in the jars in the lunch room to win your COWLS Cash.
CONGRATULATIONS to Caleb Vavlin for winning the Chess Tournament. WAY TO GO!!!
'After counting the last of the food drive items, I am thrilled to announce the results of which advisory class will win a stupendous prize from the middle school ASB: Your incredible generosity and community spirit have made a significant impact. Here are our amazing winners:
In the Elementary School Division
Winner: Mr. Caughie's 3rd Grade Advisory
Total Items Collected: 115 items
In the Middle School Division
Winner: Mr. Rowe's 8th Grade Advisory
Total Items Collected: 132 items
In the High School Division
Winner: Mrs. Harpe's Advisory
Total Items Collected: 92 items
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all students, teachers, and families who participated in and supported our community food drive. Your donations will make a real difference for families in need. After we return from Winter Break, the winning classes will be awarded their prize.
Primary and Middle School
Primary and Middle School Spirit Week Schedule
Thursday 12/19: Christmas PJ Day
Get cozy! Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas to school. Whether they're festive, funny, or just plain comfy, we want to see them! Regular PJ's work too!Friday 12/20: Color Wars
Let’s see which grade level can show the most spirit with Color Wars!5th Grade: Wear green
6th Grade: Wear red
7th Grade: Wear blue (jeans don't count)
8th Grade: Wear white
Primary: Wear red and green!
Middle School
Next MS ASB Meeting: Jan 7th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Next MS Yearbook Meeting: Jan 9th
High School
High School Spirit Week
Thursday 12/19 - Favorite Holiday Color (Red, blue, white, or green)
Friday 12/20 - Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
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!!
Next HS ASB Meeting: Jan 16th
Next NHS Meeting: Jan 13th
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, 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
SAT information
Click HERE for the Dates and Deadlines for the SAT test on Collegeboard. You can also go here for links to study guides and information.
Click HERE for the Battle Ground School District Website about the SAT Test dates and Deadlines
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
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
Primary/Middle School Solar Car Work Sessions
Jan 13, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 24, Mar 3
In the Commons from 2:00-3:00 PM
CAP (CAM Academy Parents)
Next CAP Meeting: Jan 7th, 1-2 PM
Next Pizza Tuesday: Jan 14th
PAWS Student Store: Dec 20th
Email us at camacademyparents@gmail.com
Pizza Tuesday Information
The Next Pizza Tuesday will be the 14th of January 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
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