The Panther Post Dailies
Character Strong Trait for March: Cooperation
The character Quote for the Day is:
"Unity is strength… When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved." — Mattie Stepanek
Important Dates
MARCH
Mar 7 - PBIS Student Store
Mar 8 - Solar Car Challenge at Clark PUD
Mar 11 - Pizza Tuesday
Mar 12 - CAP Fun Day Crosley Lanes
Mar 14 - Snow Make Up Day (Normal School Day)
Mar 21 - HS Marketplace Assembly 1-2 PM
Mar 25 - Pizza Tuesday
Mar 25 - 3rd-6th PBIS Assembly 1:15-2 PM
Mar 26 - NHS Blood Drive
Mar 28 - Deadline for Free/Reduced Application
Mar 28 - PBIS Student Store
Mar 31 - Spring Break
APRIL
Apr 1-4 - Spring Break
Apr 15 - Pizza Tuesday
Apr 18 - HS Speech Competition 1-2 PM
Apr 25 - PBIS Student Store
All School Building News
PARENTS ... This year our school qualified for all students to receive free breakfast and lunch. We hope to offer this benefit again next school year. For this benefit to continue our school must meet the requirement of 30% of our families qualifying for the Child Nutrition and Education Benefits program (free and reduced). We are asking all families to submit the Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application by March 28th to verify who may qualify for the program. (Your information is confidential and does not affect immigration status.)
If you are approved for the program, your student can receive these benefits:
Free breakfast and lunch
Potential waiver of school activity and sports fees (submit the Consent to Share form)
Summer EBT Sun Bucks program (click here for program information)
You can apply online through your Skyward Family access account or print the application.
Tutorial for accessing the form in Skyward Family Access
Primary and Middle School
Solar Car Challenge come help cheer them on!!!
This Saturday, March 8 At Hudson's Bay High School 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98663
Primary teams 8am to 11:30am
Middle School teams 10am to 2:45pm
Middle School
Next MS ASB Meeting: Mar 11th
Next MS Yearbook Meeting: Mar 6th
Middle and High School
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE - May 9th
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, May 9th from 6-8 pm in the commons. The Tickets and permission slips will go back on sale April 21st and the cost is $10 the final date to turn these in is May 5th by 2:30 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
Come join us and help save lives at a blood drive on Wednesday, March 26th! The blood drive will be held in the commons from 10 AM until 4 PM. The Red Cross gives us a unique opportunity by offering scholarships to CAM NHS seniors based on the amount of blood we collect at our blood drives. The more pints we get, the more scholarship money these seniors can receive! Sign up online CLICK HERE.
Drop-ins are not allowed after 3 PM. Thank you!
Speech Contest
NHS is hosting a speech contest on Friday, April 18th 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!
Next HS ASB Meeting: Mar 6th
Next NHS Meeting: Mar 10th
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
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.
CAP (CAM Academy Parents)
IMPORTANT DATES
Monthly CAP Meeting: March 4th, 1-2 PM
Pizza Tuesdays: March 11th and 25th
PAWS Student Store: March 7th 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
Pizza Tuesday 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!
See's Candies Sale
See's Chocolate Sale CLICK HERE to Order
Order your Easter candy and have it delivered to your door! Order by April 4th to receive your chocolate before Easter. Be sure to check out the chocolate eggs!
Flower, Tomato, Herb Plant Sale
Plant Sale CLICK HERE to Order
Spring is just around the corner! Get ready by submitting your order of beautiful hanging flowers, potted plants as well as individual flowers. Check out the tomato options and the herb sampler! You don't want to miss out on this sale. These flowers are beautiful!! Order by April 8th. Plants will be delivered to CAM on May 6th - just in time for Mother's Day!
Community News, Resources & Events
Family and Community Resource Center in need of donations
Battle Ground Public Schools’ Family and Community Resource Center helps meet the needs of families facing challenges. As a donation based program, the FCRC relies on our community to help fill the shelves and those shelves are emptying fast. Right now, they have severe needs for items including soap, hygiene products, socks, underwear and more.
View a list and information on how to donate by visiting the district website.
Student Resources
Did you know Battle Ground Public Schools has put together a list of student resources, from Chromebook basics to artificial intelligence, Google Classroom, and much more? We encourage all parents and guardians to check out the district’s parent resources webpage, including valuable information on managing technology at home, resources for digital citizenship, and setting up parental controls.
Safety Study Hall
Visit the Safety Study Hall website, a place for schools, students, and families to learn about safety topics.
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..
