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Baller Bear News
N o v e m b e r 2 0 11V o l . 10 , Is s u e 3
Dear Helen Baller Families,
October was a great month! We all started to settle in and are familiar with the routines and expectations. I have been in lots of classrooms seeing all the great things the students are doing. I am very impressed with the students’ work ethic, academics and behavior.
Baller Blast was a ton of fun. It was great to see all the kids having so much fun with their families and friends. I made the mistake of telling the students that they would not be able to dunk me. I was definitel y wrong about that! We have some students who have good arms and are very accurate when they throw. I was dunked at least thirty times and the water was very cold. I was happy to get out of the dunk tank when it was over. Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped make the carnival a huge success.
With the weather starting to change it is important for the kids to wear winter coats, gloves and hats to help keep them warm. Please have them dress appropriately.
If your child is sick, please keep them home until they are feeling better. We want to avoid spreading germs and getting other kids sick if possible. When your child is home for a day due to being sick or other reasons, please contact the main office at 833-5720. If the school is not notified about the reason of the absence, the absence is considered unexcused.
Lastly, if at all possible please try to avoid from picking up your child/children early from school. It is difficult for children to keep pace with the class when they are missing class. In the event that you do have to pick up your child/children early, please send a note or call the office ahead of time. This will allow for the teacher and office to prepare ahead of time for the early dismissal.
I want to say thanks to all the families and community members for helping make the start of the year a great one. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me in person, by phone or email. Have a great November.
Go Packers!
Sincerely,
Aaron Parman, Principal
Helen Baller Elementary 1954 NE Garfield Street; Camas, Washington 98607-1143Pnone: (360)833-5720 Fax (360)833-5721 Website: schools.camas.wednet.edu/helenballer/
PTA Website:www.helenballerpta.org
PTA President: Kathi [email protected]
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($5 for non-members)Reduced cost and/or Free PTA events
Throughout the school year: Baller Blast,movie nights, spirit wear and more!
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Baller BearCalendar of Events
November
3 PTA general meeting6:30 pm , library
11 Veteran's Day Assembly
18 Birthday Table
18 PTA Board Meeting2-3 pm (a ll welcome)
23-25 Thanksgiv ing Break
December
8 Last day to order Spirit Wear for Xmas delivery
19 Winter Break begins
January
3 C lasses resume
16 Martin Luther K ing day
30 Secondary grading day
Yearbook - The PTA is doing the school's yearbook again this year! We are looking forphotos from Baller Blast, 5th Grade Field Trip, and 1st day of school photos for theyearbook. If you have photos to share of these events, please email them [email protected] or burn a CD and drop off at the school off ice.
The 5th Graders will be choosing this year's cover in their classrooms in November.
Success Book Roll Call
Below is a list of students who have signed the Success Book during the month of October. Any Helen Baller staff member can have a student sign the Success Book for being successful with academics, behavior or work ethic. Several of the students signed the Success Book multiple times, but I have only listed their name once. Way to go Helen Baller Bears! We are proud of you!
Syerrah Wilson James Podrez Michaila Ephraim Gabriel Gramps Jesse Jones Brooke Craft Anna Walbruch Natalie Cole Eric Sandquist Taylor Betschart Elizabeth Nilles Paige Cody Laura Burton Anna Bedont Sammy Geiger Jacob Gianan Audrey Stewart Grace Orfield Alex Johnson Autumn Sterle Lili Ford Anthony Florez James Price Reece Vanter Regan VanCleave Laila Markland Deitrich Vu Charlie Bump Quyen Do Matthew Sturgeon Ethan Ouchi Marliyn Walbruch Ella Shannon Sara Buckholz
Ella Shannon Anne Califf Courtland Tristen Mangenelli Laura Berson Gabriel Manila Jayden Del Judice Sydney Whisthot Bella Burns Sophia Rubano Cyenna McCusker Mia Heinrichs Ben Floyd Ebin Danley Violet Smiley Luc Utheza Syerrah Wilson Cassie Jones Ewan MCclain Torin Pasa Cadence Jones Susannah Gillespe Mari Walbruch Rylan Lanams Mia Lin Edison Twyman Julia Marsh Matthew Sturgeon Luke Bale Angelina Goble Calvin Wright Shakyah Boggs Yozen Fang Macynn Schmid
Noah Dangerfield Allyson Stoller Annika King Ariya Briscoe Timothy Trimble Elizabeth Gillespie Rylee Cook Payton Strickler Riley Robbins Brig Griffin Kai Cathcart Austin Ashcraft Stephanie Karteshev Skyler Murphy Dawson Lewis Taija Souki Spencer Twyman Edward Kovalenko Mia Henry Sydney Whisthunt Zach Singleton Kate Damore Alycen Templer Ella Shannon Andrew real Ava Lyman Jacob Vaencia Elijah Doan Izzy Davis Chloe White Emily Elwell Kit Nguyen
Come and GOBBLE UP some special time w ith your child at our Birthday Table!
Students with November birthdays will be invited to attendthe Birthday Table on Friday, November 18th from
11:25am to 12:30pm. If you have a child who will be celebrating with us, please feel free to join him/her. The
kids love having a family member there to help them celebrate!
Watch for an invitation to come home with your student the week of November 14th.
Note: Health concerns and allergies are closely monitored and can be accommodated for your child to participate in
the Birthday Table.
If you have any questions, would like to volunteer your time or donate ice cream treats for the event, please contact Cheryl Johnson at 844.5797 or email her at [email protected]. You may also sign up at
Signupgenius.com and enter [email protected] in the search.
Order your Spirit Wear for the Holidays !he [email protected]
Spirit Wear Orders can be marked for gifts and kept secret from your students, so remember toorder your kids' favorite spirit wear item (as shown on the PTA bulletin board and on our newwebsite) before December 8th. And kids in 3rd thru 5th grade can save up Character Countschance tickets to earn spirit wear items through good behavior! Order forms are available at theend of this newsletter and online at http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/helenballer/.
Character Counts Store - Now Open for 3rd thru 5th Grade!The CC Store was previewed by all 3 grades in October. Each student will get a chance to visit the store monthly and either vault theirtickets for safe keeping or redeem their chance tickets for goodies.
Lizzy Wing was the first student to earn and redeem 75 tickets! She decided on the "Eat outside with a fr iend Pass" for her 75 tickets.
Congratulations Lizzy!
