The Panther Post Dailies
Character Strong Trait for February: Honesty
The character Quote for the Day is:
“When you are honest, you have a great deal of power. You have the power to choose, the power to change, and the power to grow.” -Gary Zukav
Important Dates
FEBRUARY
Feb 25 - Pizza Tuesday
Feb 28 - PBIS Student Store
Feb 28 - 3rd-6th PBIS Assembly 1:15-2 PM
MARCH
Mar 7 - HS Speech Competition 1-2 PM
Mar 7 - HS English Country Dance 6-8 PM
Mar 11 - Pizza Tuesday
Mar 12 - CAP Fun Day Crosley Lanes
Mar 14 - Snow Make Up Day
Mar 20 - Normal School Day
Mar 21 - HS Marketplace Assembly 1-2 PM
Mar 25 - Pizza Tuesday
Mar 25 - 3rd-6th PBIS Assembly 1:30-2 PM
Mar 26 - NHS Blood Drive
Mar 28 - PBIS Student Store
Mar 31 - Spring Break
All School Building News
Congratulations to CAM Varsity Knowledge Bowl for placing second in regionals and advancing to state March 22nd.
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 preferred day for auditions is Wednesdays. The last day to schedule an audition is February 28th.
Middle School
Next MS ASB Meeting: Feb 25th
Next MS Yearbook Meeting: Feb 27th
Middle and High School
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE - March 7th
All 7th through 12th graders are invited to our English Country Dance. Can’t dance? That’s okay. Dances will be taught throughout the night by our guest Amy Lyn Brown. The English Country Dance is on Friday, March 7th from 6-8 pm in the commons. The cost is $10 and is due March 4th by 2:00 p.m. along with your permission slip. The dress code is semi-formal, button-up shirts and pants for guys, and dresses or skirts for girls. Permission slips and guest slips can be found in the office or here in the dailies.
CLICK HERE for the Permission Slip
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.
Link to the speech submission form
Next HS ASB Meeting: Mar 6th
Next NHS Meeting: Mar 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
April 22nd
2:00-3:30 pm in Room 104
Knowledge Bowl Matches
Mar 22 State Championship at 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
Mar 3 In the Commons from 2:00-3:00 PM
CAP (CAM Academy Parents)
IMPORTANT DATES
Monthly CAP Meeting: Mar 4th, 1-2 PM
Pizza Tuesdays: February 25th, March 11th and 25th
PAWS Student Store: February 28th during lunch/recess (Wear your CAM spirit wear, stop by the store, and receive a treat!)
MARCH 12th Wednesday Fun Day 10:30-12 pm (info below)
PAWS Student Store: March 28th during lunch/recess (Wear your CAM spirit wear, stop by the store, and receive a treat!)
PBIS STUDENT STORE WISHLIST:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VNDEKEEJJQMO?ref_=wl_share
Thank you to everyone who supported our Scholastic book fair fundraiser over the last couple of weeks. The library will now resume after school on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE CAP INFO!
CAP has a NEW WEBSITE! Get up-to-date information, links, meeting minutes, and more. Head over and check it out.
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.
CAP's Annual Wednesday Fun Day
March 12th, 10:30-12:00 pm.
This is a private event open to CAM Academy students, families, and staff. Please fill out the form below and return it with payments by March 7th in CAP’s black drop box located in the Main Office. Unlimited bowling and shoe rental are included. Pool tables will also be available. They have an arcade, cafe/refreshments, and other family-friendly activities all open during this event. The cost will be $6/participant. If paying after the 7th or at the door, tickets will be $7/participant. Permission slips are coming home with students this week. (Max capacity, 180 participants)
Allen’s Crosley Lanes is located at
2400 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Hope to see you there!
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