The Panther Post Dailies
Character Strong Trait for January: Perseverance (Be Strong)
The character Quote for the Day is:
"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." – Martin Luther King Jr.
Important Dates
JANUARY
Jan 31 - PBIS Student Store
Jan 31 - 3rd-6th PBIS Assembly
FEBRUARY
Feb 7 - CAP Family Game Night
Feb 10-14 Scholastic Book Fair
Feb 11 - Pizza Tuesday
Feb 11 - Levy Election Day
Feb 17 - NO SCHOOL President's Day
Feb 25 - Pizza Tuesday
Feb 28 - PBIS Student Store
All School Building News
Valentines Grams
Interact club will be selling Valentine's Grams from January 27th to February 7th for $1 before and after school. The money from these sales will go to Charity.
All School Clothing Drive
Middle school is holding an all-school clothing drive. The donations go to the Battle Ground School District Family Community Resource Center. The FCRC helps families of Battle Ground Public Schools. Any used clothing, in good condition would be appreciated. Posters are hanging in the halls with specific items the FCRC is currently in need of. These items will be counted as double points. The winning class of the clothing drive will win an all-class prize. The clothing drive will end on Friday, Feb. 7th. Thanks in advance for all your support!
Primary School
3rd Grade Concert Auditions
Mr. Caughie is scheduling auditions for the 3rd grade Concert in May starting February 3. Please email Mr. Caughie at caughie.marc@battlegroundps.org. The prefferred day for auditions is Wednesdays. The last day to schedule an audition is February 28th.
NPower Girls
We have a meeting coming up next Tuesday, Feb. 4th, from 2pm to 3:30pm in Room 104
Middle School
Next MS ASB Meeting: Feb 11th
Next MS Yearbook Meeting: Jan 30th
Middle and High School
High School
Speech Contest
NHS is hosting a speech contest on Friday, March 7 in the commons! Win some fun prizes at this assembly with your amazing speech. Speeches do not have to be original, but must be 1-3 minutes long. Memorization is encouraged, but not required! Please sign up and submit your speech by Monday, March 3.
Next HS ASB Meeting: Feb 6th
Next NHS Meeting: Feb 10th
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.
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/PSAT/Any Other Tests Information CLICK HERE
Care Solace: Your link to mental health support
Battle Ground Public Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students and their immediate family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help any student and/or their immediate family members quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of insurance or circumstance. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
Call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365 in any language).
Visit www.caresolace.com/battlegroundps and either search on your own or select “Book appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
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
2:00-3:30 pm in Room 104
Knowledge Bowl Matches
Feb 5th 4:00 CAM, Feb 24 11:00 LCC, and Mar 22 Wenatchee
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
Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 24, Mar 3
In the Commons from 2:00-3:00 PM
CAP (CAM Academy Parents)
IMPORTANT DATES
Monthly CAP Meeting: Feb 4th, 1-2 PM
Pizza Tuesdays: February 11th
PAWS Student Store: February 28th during lunch/recess
FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE CAP INFO!
Email us at camacademyparents@gmail.com
This is a CAP-sponsored event.
Volunteer for Pizza Tuesday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA4AE2FA4F85-pizza1
If you have any questions email us at camacademyparents@gmail.com, or text/call Crystal Katzer.
All Volunteers must complete a background check prior to volunteering.
Community News, 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.
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, that the district is divided into “north” and “south” schools.
Report, don’t repost
If you see or hear of a possible threat, please report it to law enforcement directly and/or to school staff. This is the best and most helpful action because it begins an investigation and helps to limit the potential for misinformation to spread.
Reposting or sharing a threat on social media in an attempt to warn others spreads the threat farther from its original source and may cause unnecessary alarm and fear.
You can report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Emergencies should always be reported to 911.
Safety protocols
Battle Ground Public Schools has joined other Southwest Washington schools and districts in using the Standard Response Protocol for emergencies. Depending on the situation, a school will be placed in a hold, secure, lockdown, evacuation or shelter. See what these terms mean. This common language helps schools, first responders and the community communicate clearly and effectively to reduce misunderstandings in emergency situations..
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