Learners today…

Leaders tomorrow

June

2014

BIG CHANGES FOR 2014-2015 HAPPENING AT WEST HILLS STEM

West Hills STEM Renovation Phase #1 begins this summer . Our main site will become a construction zone the entire summer. There

will be orange construction fencing around a majority of our site. These areas are not to be entered. The following changes/improvements

will occur:

Renovated Library Media Center

New bus loop (see the map and changes for arrival and departure)

New roof on the main site

New fire panel

We also have several room and staffing changes for the upcoming school year. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding

during this time.

STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH

April Congratulations to

Mrs. Mary-Anne Craig 3rd Grade STEM Teacher

May Congratulations to

Ms. Andrea Tee 8th Grade STEM Teacher

Kindergarten Patty Peterson

Iyesha Gosnell

First Grade Gail Green

Connie Wheeler

Emily Thatcher

Second Grade Julie Durham

Anne Johannsen

Third Grade S.T.E.M. MaryAnne Craig

Chelsea Rodriguez

Fourth Grade S.T.E.M. Brittany Moore

Jessica Klein

*Open Position

Fifth Grade S.T.E.M. Desiree Hall

Andrew Nelson

Stephanie Tubberville

Sixth Grade S.T.E.M. *Open Position

*Open Position

Seventh Grade S.T.E.M. Hannah Meucci, Science/Math/STEM

Elizabeth Forbes, English Language Arts/

Social Studies/STEM

Eighth Grade S.T.E.M. Andrea Tee, English Language Arts/Social

Studies/STEM

*Open Position

Montessori Melissa Moize, K

Sarah Comi, 1/2

Tessie Goheen, 3/4/5

PreSchool Katrina Jones

Technology Integration Spec. Val Sandell

Health & Fitness Michelle Bowman

Music & 5th-8th Band Sara Weyrick

Administration Lisa Heaman

Amy Archuleta

Counselor Brianne Gregory

Support Services Chris Drebick

Melissa McConnell

Stephanie Codorniz Julie Lordon

JoAnne Fitch

The BMPA Clothing Closet! What is the clothing closet you say? The Uniform

Clothing Closet began two years ago when a uniform

policy was implemented at the West Hills S.T.E.M.

Academy. It was prompted by the need for quality

clothing at an affordable price. It developed into a

BMPA fundraiser as well. Now we have grown from

two bins of clothing to a room full of clothing with

more than 300 pieces.

If you need clothing at a very affordable price,

contact the BMPA clothing closet.

Please call Sharon Baker at

(360) 731-4568

to set up a shopping appointment.

Important Dates for Next School Year

Open House Sept. 2, 5-6:30

First Day of School Sept 3, 9:05-1:35

Winter Break December 22, 2014-January 2, 2015

Spring Break

April 6, 2014 - April 10, 2014

National Dairy Month

June is National Dairy Month. Foods high in calcium like low-fat or skim

milk, yogurt and cheese contain 9 essential nutrients. They not only build

stronger bones but may also help protect you from high blood pressure,

osteoporosis and certain cancers. So dive into summer with nutrient-rich

dairy foods!

Recipe of the Month: Strawberry Frozen-Yogurt Squares

1 cup crunchy wheat and barley cereal 3 cups fat-free strawberry yogurt 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen unsweetened strawberries (about 2 1/2 cups) 1 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk 1 cup light or fat-free whipped topping (optional)

Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil. Sprinkle cereal evenly on the bottom

of the pan; set aside.

Place yogurt, strawberries and condensed milk in a blender; cover and

blend until smooth. Pour the mixture over top of cereal, gently smoothing

yogurt mixture to edges of pan. Cover with foil (or plastic wrap) and freeze

for 8 hours or until firm. Use edges of foil to loosen and remove from pan;

let recipe thaw for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into squares, top with whipped top-

ping, if desired, and serve. April STUDENTS of the Month

Habit of Mind: Listening with Understanding and Empathy

Mitchell Alexander, Jennilyn Austin, Alexia Bachtel, Kaylynn Beems, Beya Bowers, Brooke Disney, Na-talie Freeman, Relayna Grant, Courtney Irwin, Ali-jah Logova, Kiley Loudin, Sara Marcus, Sylvia Matt, Reysek McBride, Phoenix Mishe, Jordan

Oleson, Maria Pessolano, Joleen Quitugua, Molina Retome, Mia Sianquita, Hannah Taylor, Alisia Ur-quieta

Congratulations to our

Self-Mangers Hunter Pichler, Samantha Camocho, AKaysha White, Alec Wil-liams, Jaazaniah Steiner, Matthew Chichester,Jailynne Dejuan, Hunter Short, Jesse McKay, Javier Pratts, Emma Bugg, Grace-lyn Snedden, Payton Pratt, Brianna Heriford, Sally Miller, Jack Carlson, Charles Nelson, Elyzabeth Branyord, Angelah Fabroquez, Knotia Winger, Rosary Hibshman, Dennis Smith, Caden Alexander and Jackie Stegall

April Perfect Attendance Winners! Ja’Waun Justice,

Frankie Augiular-Perez, Abigail Potter and Marie Bogess

Lunch Accounts

As the year comes to an end there will be no more charg-ing or going into a negative on any lunch accounts. All negative balances must be paid by June 19, 2014. If you have any questions please con-tact Barbara Summers at 473-4616

Summer Office Hours

August 20th - 29th 9:00am-3:00pm

May STUDENTS of the Month Habit of Mind: Striving for Accuracy

Joseph Barni, Journey Camacho, Kristi Coshow, Anthony Clayton, Stephanie Dewitt, Rinnah Domaoal, Jerome Dunkle, Zoe Dunton, Alyssa Enos, Mason Graner, Savasia Lewis, Miranda Lizama, Desirae Macomber, Helen Mills, Jasper Nham, Payton Pratt, Michael Smith, Precious Wilson, Kieran Flanagan, Shukriya Haji, Rae”Jhaunnie McClain, Darien Tancinco, Courmore Timmons

May Perfect Attendance Winners! Isaac Cerveny, Rhiannon Cox, Jerry Williams, Isabella Zieser

7th Grade ROV Challenge Ten students from West Hills STEM 7th grade competed in the annual SeaPerch ROV challenge last weekend at Olympic High

School. In teams of two they competed against other students from school districts in the region to drive Remotely Operated Ve-

hicles through several complex challenges at the bottom of the pool. All students had to build their own ROV’s in their 7th Grade

STEM class, with the support of their classroom teachers, West Sound Technical High School, and PSNS volunteers. They were

taught how to build the frames out of pvc pipe, waterproof their motor systems, and solder all electrical components. The finished

product was a neutrally buoyant sub marine vehicle they controlled using a remote connected to the ROV with a 40’ teth-

er. Teams of students were selected by their teachers Elizabeth Forbes and Hannah Meucci based on their engineering, teamwork

and vehicle operation skills. These teams competed in 3 pool challenges and gave a technical presentation to the judges. Their

challenges included opening an underwater treasure chest, navigating an obstacle course and a head-to-head race to collect sam-

ples from the bottom of the pool. Jennifer Nham, Karma Piercy, Nick Smidt, Camden Short, Mikaela Madlangbayan, Tamaki

Farman, Karalee James, Mason Greene, Michael Odoms and Francis Viray all were amazing participants representing West Hills

STEM. A special judges award was given to Francis Viray and Michael Odoms for their Teamwork in Overcoming Challenges

during the competition. It was STEM education in action and it was Awesome!