Bremerton’s

Stem Academy

at West Hills May/June 2010-2011

Sunday 4 Monday 5 Tuesday 6 Wednesday 7 Thursday 8 Friday 9 Saturday 10

LABOR DAY OPEN HOUSE & FIRST DAY OF HOLIDAY RIBBON CUTTING SCHOOL

Tuesday 6

STEM ACADEMY

OPEN HOUSE &

RIBBON CUTTING 5:30 PM

Wednesday 7

FIRST DAY OF

SCHOOL 9:05 AM

HERE’S WHAT’S happening The first week of

September!

New for 2011 - 2012

School Colors - Navy Blue with Turquoise accents

and Khaki

Dress Code - Optional and Encouraged To give you some ideas on options enter the words “School Uniforms” in the

search box of www.target.com

www.walmart.com www.sears.com

www.jcpenney.com. Or try your favorite online or storefront retailer!

The Students Voted: our Mascot is a Griffin

BSD Montessori Grades 1 - 3 Advantage Montessori (private) PreK & K

Summer office hours

The Office will be closed July 1st

through August 23rd.

Wednesday 8/24 9:00 - 3:00 Thursday 8/25 9:00 - 3:00 Friday 8/26 9:00 - 3:00 Monday 8/29 9:00 - 3:00 Tuesday 8/30 9:00 - 3:00 Wednesday 8/31 9:00 - 3:00 Thursday 9/1 9:00 - 3:00 Friday 9/2 9:00 - 3:00 Monday (Labor Day) 9/5 Office Closed Tuesday 9/6 7:30 - 4:00 Grand Re-Opening & Open House 9/6 5:30 PM Wednesday 9/7 9:05 - 1:30

First Day of School

Kindergarten

Registration

Requirements

The following is required of all applications for Kindergarten in the

Bremerton School District. Applications will not be accepted if

not complete and your students place in class cannot be held until a

completed application is turned in.

COMPLETED REGISTRATION PACKET IMMUNIZATION RECORDS BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Applications may be picked up and dropped off at West Hills until the end of June, or at the BSD Admin-istration office thru the rest of the

summer.

Contact information The STEM Academy

at West Hills Elementary 520 National Ave S.

Bremerton, WA 98312 360-473-4600

360-473-4620 fax

BSD Administration Building 134 Marion Ave.

Bremerton, WA 98312 360-473-1000

DATES TO REMEMBER

GRAND RE-OPENING

& OPEN HOUSE Tuesday Sep 6th, 5:30 PM

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Wednesday Sep 7th

9:05 - 1:30

WINTER BREAK

December 19th -

December 30th, 2011

SPRING BREAK

April 2nd - 6th, 2012

REGISTRATION IS

OPEN NOW For 2011 – 2012 Kindergarten

New students must be 5 by September 1st, 2011

For more information call or drop by .

360-473-4600

CARNIVAL!

On Friday, June 10th we will have

our annual Field Day celebration.

Students will participate in carni-

val games and activities. This

year, Preschool –

2nd grade students

will participate

from 9:30-

11:30am.

Activities may include water and

getting messy. Please send your

student in play clothes and a

change of clothing to keep in their

backpacks. We are hoping for sun-

ny skies, but in case the weather

doesn’t cooperate, having an extra

set of clothes will give your child

the option to change if they would

like.

3rd – 5th grade students will

participate from 1:15- 3:15pm.

Field Day and MSP Carnival cele-

bration have been combined for

intermediate students. Students

who tried hard on the MSP and

did not interrupt the test taking

environment of other students

will attend this special

event. If you have ques-

tions, please feel free

to contact Stephanie

Devey at (360) 473-4670.

West Hills students have

COMPLETED the 2011 MSP tests for the year.

Thank you for

your hard work!

Calendar

June

6/2 - STEM site task force 8:30am

6/3 - family movie night

Gnomeo & Juliet - 5:30 PM

6/8 - final pta meeting - 4 pm

6/10 - field day!

6/16 - stem site task force 8:30am

Friday 6/17 last day of

school! 12:30 pm dismissal

August

8/24 - Office opens

september

9/2 - class lists posted

9/5 - labor day holiday

9/6 - grand re-opening &

open house 5:30 pm

9/7 - 1st day of school!

How is a STEM learning environment differ-ent from your average elementary and mid-dle level classroom? STEM classrooms fully integrate subject areas in-stead of subjects being taught in isolation. Stu-dents learn how to think and apply their skills across the curriculum. They do this by: • Engaging in project-based and problem-based learning • Collaborating in an active learning environment • “Paying it Forward” within the community they live and learn • Applying what they learn to real-life 21st century situations

In the STEM Academy students will experi-

ence Enrichment Options such as: • Same and mixed age groupings • Integrated learning across all curricular areas • Monthly learning adventures outside of the school (Islandwood Outdoor Learning Center, Star Base Atlantis, Olympic College) • Service Learning Projects Within the Community • Learning from highly qualified educators with training and education in the STEM disciplines • Lego Robotics • Intermural Sports • Music & Band • Health & Fitness • Habits of Mind

What does the day look like? STEM Academy students work with grade level peers in the morning and mixed groupings in the afternoon. Students are engaged daily in a devot-ed block of instructional time for creativity, team leadership, problem solving, and cross-curricular applications. What happens after sixth grade? • Beginning in the 2011-12 school year fifth and sixth grade student participate in the STEM Acade-my instruction. • 2012-13 the academy will include grades 4 - 7 • 2013-14 the academy will include grades 3 - 8

Is my child eligible to attend the STEM Academy? All students in grades 5-6 who live within the West Hills attendance area are eligible. All other Bremerton School District elemen-tary students can apply for open enrollment. Out-of-district students would be considered upon space availability.

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION

(360) 473-4600 www.bremertonschools.org

Questions and Answers about

S.T.E.M. !

THANK YOU to our

Partners in Learning

PSNS, Keyport and

Bremerton Naval Museum

STEM Fair - Earth Day -

Building Volunteers

COSTCO STEM Fair - Product

Donations - Grand

Opening

WASHINGTON STATE

SCIENCE AND

ENGINEERING FAIR STEM Fair

WEST HILLS PTA

STEM Fair

BREMERTON ROTARY Dictionary’s for 3rd grade

Rotary Readers

Kitsap County

Sheriff’s Office K-9 Ajax & the case of

the Missing X.

STARBASE

ATLANTIS

CANYON WEST

CHURCH

New chairs

ISLAND-

WOOD

5th Grade

BOEING

BLUEBILLS

School Supplies

KITSAP

PUMA’S

PZAZZ SALON

& DAY SPA

Spring Breakfast

Drive & Angel Tree

LEARNERS & LEADERS

The Staff at West Hills are committed to learning, growing and

leading. Below are just a few examples of our commitment.

Mobile Interactive

Whiteboard Training Desiree Hall

Connie Wheeler Lanis Taylor

Gail Green

Mary Anne Craig Andrew Nelson

Stephanie Devey Debbie Langford

Discovery Education

Online Tech Learning Desiree Hall

Lanis Taylor Adrianne Sanchez

Emily Thatcher

Mary Anne Craig Julie Raymond,

Stephanie Tubberville Val Sandell

Lisa Heaman

Math Connects

Desiree Hall Connie Wheeler

Stephanie Tubberville Gail Green

Mary Anne Craig

Step Up To Writing

Desiree Hall Connie Wheeler

CJ Young Stephanie Tubberville

Gail Green

Adrianne Sanchez Emily Thatcher

Mary Aane Craig Andrew Nelson

Stephanie Devey

Google Web Sites

Desiree Hall Connie Wheeler

Lanis Taylor Andrew Nelson

Debbie Langford

Technology

Assessment Desiree Hall

Debbie Langford

SDLIT Training

Desiree Hall Gail Green

Amy Archuleta CJ Young

Andrew Nelson

Debbie Langford

Open Court Reading

Connie Wheeler Trude Winters

Reading Mastery

Chris Drebick Stephanie Devey

Applied Behavior

Analysis With Penny Williams

Chris Drebick Heather Read

Mount Tahoma

STEM Site Visit CJ Young

Trude Winters Stephanie Devey

Amy Archuleta

Angie Tidwell

CPR, First Aid &

Mandt Ami Looker, Larry

Bennett, Kent Soule, Amy Musselwhite,

Heather Read, Sharifa

Marker,

Key Elementa to

Mathematics Success Trude Winters

Adrianne Sanchez

Michelle

Bowman K - 12 Health and

Fitness Learning Standards

Nettrekker Webinar

Lanis Taylor

Atomic

Learning Lanis Taylor

Springboard

Training Trude Winters

Adrianne Sanchez

FOSS Science

Kit Training Adrianne Sanchez

Mary Anne Craig

Teaching The 21st

Century Kid Trude Winters

Adrianne Sanchez

Compassionate

Schools Adrianne Sanchez

Barbara Nesper

New Teacher

Academy Adrianne Sanchez

Valerie

Custodio Infant and Early

Childhood Conf., Implementing

Positive Behavior

Support, Skills for Life - High Func-

tioning Autism & Aspergers

Microsoft Excel Trng

Connie Wheeler

National Science

Teachers Conference CJ Young

Lisa Heaman

Technology Integra-

tion for Teachers Stephanie Tubberville

Val Sandell

iLearn - Integration

of Mobile Technology CJ Young

Adrianne Sanchez

Handwriting Without

Tears Desiree Hall

Emily Thatcher

Response to

Intervention Emily Thatcher

Debbie Langford

Campostella, VA

Elementary Site Visit Stephanie Devey

Lisa Heaman Desiree Hall

Laura Bay (BSD TOSA)

Pragmatic

Organization Dynamic Display

Heather Read Sharifa Marker

Project Lead The Way

Conference Lisa Heaman &

other BSD Staff

Enhancing Education

Thru Technology Grant

Connie Wheeler Gail Grant

Northwest Council

for Computer Education

Convention Gail Green

Connie Wheeler

Laurie Pendergast Stephanie Tubberville

Andrew Nelson NCCE Peer Coaching

Gail Green Connie Wheeler

Association of

Washington School Principals STEM

Training CJ Young

Amy Archuleta

Trude Winters Stephanie Devey

Debbie Langford

Achieve 3000

Curriculum CJ Young

Adrianne Sanchez

National Science

Partnership Angie Tidwell

Washington State

Education Coordinating Council

Advisory Board Lisa Heaman

Algebraic Thinking

Mary Anne Craig Carol Leininger

Trude Winters Lisa Heaman

Author MSP

Math Questions Carol Leininger

LUNCHROOM NEWS: After June 1st, lunches will not be able to be charged in the cafeteria. Please make sure your students lunch account

is current.

Know the Rules...Summer Safety

Tips for Parents and Guardians Be sure to go over the rules with your children about

whose homes they may visit when you’re not there

and discuss the boundaries of where they may and

may not go in the neighborhood.

1. Make sure children know their full names, address, and telephone numbers and how to use the tele-

phone. Be sure they know what to do in case of an emergency and how to reach you using cellular or

pager numbers. Children should have a neighbor or trusted adult they may call if they’re scared or there’s

an emergency.

2. Caution children to keep the door locked and not to open the door or talk to anyone who comes to the

door when they are home alone. If you have arranged for a family friend or relative to stop by, make sure

your children feel comfortable being alone with that person. Make certain they understand not to tell an-

yone who calls they are home alone.

3. Don’t drop your children off at malls, movies, video arcades, or parks. These are not safe places for chil-

dren to be alone. Make certain a responsible adult supervises your younger children at all times when

they are outside and away from home.

4. Teach your children in whose vehicle they may ride. Children should be cautioned to never approach

any vehicle, occupied or not, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other trusted adult.

5. Make sure your children know to stay away from pools, canals, or other bodies of water without adult su-

pervision.

6. Since daylight lasts longer during the summer months, be sure your children know their curfew and to

check in with you if they are going to be late. If you allow your children to play outside after dark, make

sure they wear reflective clothing and stay close to home.

7. Choose babysitters with care. Obtain references from family, friends, and neighbors. Many states now

have registries for public access to check criminal history or sex-offender status. Observe the babysitter’s

interaction with your children, and ask your children how they feel about the babysitter.

8. Check out camp and other summer programs before enrolling your children. See if a background screen-

ing check is completed on the individuals working with the children. Make sure there will be adult supervi-

sion of your children at all times, and make sure you are made aware of all activities and field trips offered

by the camp or program.

9. Investigate daycare settings thoroughly before placing your children. Make certain the center or family-

daycare home is licensed; completes full background screening for all employees at, volunteers of, and

others affiliated with the facility; and allows parents and guardians to freely come and go as they wish.

Observe the personnel and activities several times before making your decision and visit unannounced

after placement.

10. Be sure all custody documents are in order and certified copies are available in case your children are

not returned from a scheduled summer visit.

11. Always listen to your children and keep the lines of communication open. Your children are your best

source for determining if everything is okay. Teach your children to get out of dangerous or uncomforta-

ble situations right away and practice basic safety skills with them. Make sure they know they are able to

tell you about anything that makes them feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused.

Copyright © 1993 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). All rights reserved.

"Asperger's & AD/HD" will be presented by Steven E. Curtis, Ph.D., NCSP on June 14 at 7:00 PM to Kitsap CHADD, the local AD/HD (Attention Deficit Disorder) support group. Nationally, CHADD offers support and information for Par-ents, AD/HD Adults, Educators, and Health Care Professionals. For further information, please call Lynn Myrvang at 360-779-5362 or Kerry Miller at 360-697-3922. Support Group Address - 10452 Silverdale Way, Silverdale, WA 98383 Di-rections - Group Health is located behind McDonald's Restaurant. Enter between Kitsap Bank and McDonald's off Sil-verdale Way. Enter through the Urgent Care doors and follow the CHADD signs.

Ms. Langford’s

Ms. Debbie Langford, 360-473-4619

Volunteer Opportunities

at West Hills Parent/family/community involvement is vital for all students’ suc-

cess. Here are just a few of the ways you can become involved in our

school. Simply check the items you are interested in, fill out the con-

tact information section & send this sheet back to school with your

child. We will make sure the appropriate group gets in contact with

you. Thank you for your help!

____Trick or Treat Street (October) ____Book Fair (to be scheduled)

____Fundraisers (year round) ____Reflections Art Contest (Nov)

____Volunteer in your child’s classroom (year round)

____Parent Representative on School Site Based Decision Team (year round)

____Field Trips (year round) ____Reading Tutor (year round)

____Field Day (June) ____School Picture Day (September)

____Playground & Lunchroom Supervision (year round)

____STEM Fair (March) ____Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

____Open House & Grand Re-Opening (Sep 7)

*To volunteer in our schools you will be required to fill out a background check. Forms

are available in the West Hills office or on the BSD website, www.bre,ertonschools.org.

Contact Information

Parent/Guardian Name___________________________________________________________

Student Name______________________________________________________________________

Grade_________________ Teacher____________________________________________

When are you available?

Days of the Week____________________________________________ Times________________

Phone Number______________________ Email________________________________________

Our PTA is another great source of volunteer opportunities. They partner with us in many

of the events above. Just check the PTA box and they will contact you about membership.

We need you!