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What’s Inside: Teacher Appreciation Week 1

PTA Calendar 2

PTA Meeting Reminder 2

Coins for Technology 2

Upcoming Events 3

Teacher Talk 4

Auction Donors 6-7

Books &Beyond Results 8

Thank You Volunteers! 5

Game Truck OFFER! 3

PTA Awards 1

PTA

Happenings May 2010

Volume 6, Issue 9

Dates to Remember:

May 3-7: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6: Kindergarten Round-up

May 13: PTA Meeting, 7pm Vote in new board members

Jun: 8: Field Day (Tuesday)

Teacher Appreciation Week During the week of May 3-7th, teachers were cele-brated at Butler Creek. Our Butler Creek teachers put their heart and soul into your child’s educational learning experience. Let’s be sure to thank them for a great year!

PTA Awards

Butler Creek PTA won the follow-ing awards at the Oregon PTA An-nual Convention in April 2010:

• Early Bird Recognition • Unit in Good Standing • 100% Teachers and Principal as PTA members • Outstanding PTA Newsletter (3rd year in a row)

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May: May 3-7 Teacher appreciation week May 6 Kindergarten Roundup (Thursday, 4-5pm) May 13 PTA Meeting (Thursday, 7pm, childcare is available)

June: Yearbooks arrive in early June. Jun 8 Field Day (TUESDAY)

PTA Ca lendar 2009-2010

A big THANK YOU goes out to many of our students and families for supporting our

“Coins for Technology” drive at Butler Creek. We need everyone’s help for this fundraiser.

All students and teachers will benefit in better technology at Butler Creek. So, bring in your loose coins and drop them in!! We’re over $5,000.00 now!

Co ins for Techno logy !

• Voting for next year’s board • Upcoming events • Yearbook update • Looking ahead to 2010-2011 • Childcare is provided

Make a difference! See what you can do by being a leader in your child’s school and join the PTA.

Better yet, become a leader and be a part of the decisions that make a difference to your child’s education

and school experience.

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Flower baskets will be here on May 6th. In time for Mother’s

day. The top “5” sellers will receive a prize.

Field Day The most fun day of the

year is FIELD DAY!! Mr. Brennan is gathering

some fun activities to do on Tuesday, June 8th!

Be sure to wear tennis shoes and bring some extra clothes in case you get wet or dirty.

If you book a party at regular price by June 30th and mention that you heard

about the Game Truck at the Butler Creek Carnival, then Game Truck will donate

$20 to the Butler Creek PTA! Offer not valid with any discounts or coupons. Deposit must be received by June 30, 2010.

Upcoming Events

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Finsaas : I want to praise all my students for having 100% participation in the PTA Books and Beyond program this year!

Buczkowski: Semion Sayenko, Carter Darby, and

Hiley Ingham Clingan: Michael Betcher for sense of humor and

William Khrab for responsibility. Lord/Young: Room 408 - Young/Lord would like

to recognize Julia Bezzubets for making the most out of every learning opportunity, giving her maximum effort in class and on her assign-ments, as well as showing that she is truly learning what is being taught through her insights, questions and work ethic. Savannah Helwig for raising her hand to participate in class, willingly sharing her thoughts and answers, as well as having the confidence in herself and what she has to offer. Martha Pastor for making the effort to turn in her work and have her planner signed daily, as well as thinking deeply about a variety of texts during our inferring unit. Her insights prove she has a true understanding of literacy and its underlying meaning. Anthony Chan for being reliable, setting a positive example for our classroom each and every day and for being the student we know will follow our expectations no matter what!

Miller: I’d like to recognize the following stu-

dents in Rm 303 for their hard work: Lizbeth Meza for getting her work turned in on time, Alana Garrett for improvement in her reading, and Cole Jette for doing his personal best.

Luxton: I'd like to recognize Michael for always

doing what is right and helping his classmates do the same, Jake for his hard work and perse-verance in writing, and Tommy for his creative thinking and academic achievement!

Stewart: Congratulations to Alexi Howard who was the recipient of the Brilliant Bobcat Award for April for her fantastic effort in writing! I would also like to recognize these students for challenge themselves in reading and/or writing:

AM: Jordan Montiel, Josephine Hoppel, Jaxen Price, Rachael Carrasco, and Vadim Guzenko.

PM: David Bezzubets, Joel Antich, Kate Greisen, and Sierra Alfano, Taevin Danner

Helin: Kristina Gergalo for her positive attitude

and consistency in making wonderful choices! She is such a dedicated learner. Ethan Thomson for working on his personal learning goal everyday and for his creative stories in writing. Bryana Shelley for her effort in writing book reviews with a lot of voice and heart. Long Lam for trying to participate more in class discussions and for his dedication on working on his personal learning goal.

Price: I would like to recognize Jacquelyn

Matulewicz for her kind friendship towards others, T.J. Tyler for his perseverance towards completing his assignments, and Michael Ramirez for assisting students in other classrooms each Wednesday. Keep up the great work!

Nixon: Megan Byram is new to Butler Creek and

is a wonderful addition! Jessica Schroeder met all her OAKS state tests for the first time this year! Brittney Pioquinto for getting a 260 score on her math OAKS test, Wow!

Cook: Alberto Hernandez-Gonzalez for taking

responsibility to be a strong learner. Brayden Hoberg for his growth in reading and writing. Josiah Yelverton for his efforts to read! Mark David Vdovin for making responsible choices enabling you to be an amazing learner. Sahar Nurani for working hard on learning your numbers and telling me everything you know!

Teacher Ta lk

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PTA Events/Program Chairs Thank you to our volunteers this year. These events would have not been successful without your leadership and planning. Thanks for

making this a great year; full of fun events and great programs. August: Beth Daniels Stuff Teacher Packets Beth Daniels PTA Newsletter (created monthly) September: Jami Becker Welcome Back BBQ October: Giselle Williams Books & Beyond Program Beth Daniels Walk/Bike to School Day Paddy Cook, Mr. Brennan Jog-a-thon Erika Davidson C.A.R.E. Brandy Hemmer, Melissa Fogel Pumpkin Carving Night Laura Barth Mt. Hood Movie Tickets November: Mr. Raxter Giving Tree Beth Daniels Family Fun & Fit Night David Jefferis, Nancy Finsaas Coins for Technology Fundraiser December: Alison Priest Book Fair Week Beth Daniels Santa Breakfast Beth Daniels Craft Bazaar January: Paddy Cook Tae Kwon Do fundraiser February: Teresa Brill, Paddy Cook Pastries for Parents Beth Daniels, Susan Dietz Family Sock Hop Dinner & Dance Erika Davidson Mt. Hood Movie Tickets March: Julie Steen Flower Basket fundraiser April: Paddy Cook Support Staff Appreciation Week Jim Vachter Silent Auction Paddy Cook, Jami Becker Carnival May: Melissa Fogel Teacher Appreciation Week June: Jason Brennan Field Day Darrin Seipp Yearbook

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Thank you to our Auct ion Donors !

Adidas Entertainment

Amazing Chiropractic Applebee's

Bella Salon Big 5 Sporting Goods

Boccelli's Restaurant

Bright Side Bodyworks Bruce Wojceichowski Eye Doctor

Bullwinkle's Family Fun Center

Burns Feed Store Buster's BBQ

Cascade Athletic Club

Chu's Eatery

Coffee's On Craft Warehouse

Dan Anderson Karate School Dietz Family

Enchanted Forest

Fashion Hair & Nails Game Truck

Gilbert Family

Giuseppe's Glendover Golf Course

Gresham Skate World

A BIG “Thank you” to this year’s silent auction donors for the Carnival. With their generous donations we were able to offer some awesome items on the auction block. Please be sure to

stop by their businesses and thank them for supporting Butler Creek Elementary School and the PTA.

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Thank you to our Auct ion Donors !

Harry Ritchie's Jewelers

Ice Chalet @ Lloyd Center Jazzy's Bagels

Lan Su Chinese garden Malibu Raceway

Mary Gilbert

McMenamins Edgefield Mt. Hood Lanes

Nautilus , Inc.

Nike Norm Thompson Outfitters

Oaks Park Oregon Coast Aquarium

Oregon Symphony

Oregon Zoo PAPA John's Pizza

PAPA's Pizza Persimmon's Country Club

Pet Pro's

Pittock Mansion Portland Party Works

Portland Rose festival

Portland Timbers

Portland Trailblazers Portland Winterhawks

Read's Canine Services Real Deals

Rejuvenation Inc.

Ringside Steak House Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Course

Seattle Seahawks

Silverwood Theme Park Spirit of Portland

Stash Tea Company Steen Family

Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant

The Children's Course Timberline Ski Resort

Winco Foods World Champion Tae Kwon Do

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Brennen McKenna, Sippel/Bucz Bryan Mote, Buczkowski Cole McDermid, Finsaas David Ngo, Sippel/Buczkowski EJ Broussard, Buczkowski Emilia Ilinich, Lisak Emily Chin, Luxton Justin Gerber, Lisak

Kayla Chart, Lisak Maddie VanValkenberg, Luxton Nathan Feltner, Finsaas Savannah Darling, Helin Sharae Hobson Jones, Westom Spencer Schloth, Buczkowski Tahlia Thomas, Finsaas Victor Kalinin, Finsaas

Congratulations to the following students for earning their reading medals in April!

Books & Beyond

WOW! Butler Creek students read a total of 1,510,100 minutes this year, 302 students earned medals and 171 ribbons were awarded. Kailea Messenger, Miller's 4th grade class was the #1

reader this year, earning a medal and 5 ribbons. Strickland’s class were #1 for total minutes read, with more than 147,000 minutes. 100% class participation: Sippel/Buczkowski, Finsaas, Price and

Strickland! WOW! Awesome! We are all really proud of you for completing your goal!

Gigantic thanks to parent volunteers Laura Barth, Jami Becker, Lisa Brady, Teri Rykken, Darrin Seipp, Julie Seipp, Amber Thomson, Giselle Williams & Connie Yoder, who recorded the minutes read,

handed out prizes, encouraged our young readers and kept the program going from Oct 1-Apr 29. ************************************************************************************************* Class-by-class statistics:

Cook: 21 medals and 24 ribbons. Top reader: Ellie Wallace Stewart AM: 10 medals and three ribbons. Top reader: David Budey Stewart PM: 8 medals and one ribbon. Top reader: Sierra Alfano Buczkowski: 9 medals and three ribbons. Top reader: Makayla Larsen Luxton: 11 medals and eight ribbons. Top reader: Michelle M.D. Lopez Westom: 9 medals and two ribbons. Top reader: David Dietz Helin: 13 medals and 10 ribbons. Top reader: Kristina Gergalo Nemmert: 12 medals and five ribbons. Top reader: Bailey Becker Finsaas: 22 medals and six ribbons. Top reader: Jacob Brady Lisak: 19 medals and 11 ribbons. Top readers: Nathaniel Chan and Nicholas Williams Sippel/Buczkowski: 25 medals and 10 ribbons. Top reader: Amber Suh Geddis: 8 medals and one ribbon. Top reader: Claire Dobesh Miller: 14 medals and 12 ribbons. Top reader: Kailea Messenger Price: 23 medals and eight ribbons. Top reader: Adnan Agic Clingan: 10 medals and 10 ribbons. Top reader: Madison Scully Lord/Young: 19 medals and 17 ribbons. Top reader: Cheng Lee. Nixon: 12 medals and eight ribbons. Top reader: Brittney Pioquinto. McCreight: 17 medals and two ribbons. Top reader: Brandon Czel. Schmoll: 17 medals and four ribbons. Top reader: Justice Baldwin. Strickland: 23 medals and 26 ribbons. Top reader: Janina Foghis.

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6th Annual BC

Family Fun Carnival was a great success . . .

thanks to ALL of you!

Congrats to the Basket Winners!

And thank you to all the families that filled these

fabulous baskets with your generous donations!!!

OSU – Amy Brown U of O – Taylor Nemmert Arts & Crafts – Alex Riddell Arts & Crafts – Doug Hoppel Games & Gadgets – Olga Zlatova

Bath Time Fun – Jaden Price Man’s Best Friend – Savannah Darling Fun in the Sun – Carrie Burk Game Night & Snacks – Dukart Kids Go Green! – Keri Kern Go Green! – John Pomerening Movie Night – Holden Cook

Super Heroes – Esmerelda Avendano Afternoon Tea – Helen Reyva Afternoon Tea – Denise Byraur

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Thank you!

We couldn’t have done it without you! Thanks to . . . Our set up crew: Alana, Regan & Carmella Garrett, Tari Price, Nancy Finsaas, Debbie Bates, Sa-vannah Darling, Jami & Zach Leeper, Eric & Khailee Dukart and Greg Lowery and his crew, Marie Strickland and her 6th grade crew - You were all AMAZING! Fastest set-up so far! Our fabulous volunteers that were on time and ready to run their station! And those that took the second shift and helped us get cleaned up quickly and efficiently! You are the BEST! Our Double Shifters: Laura Barth, Kristi Richards, Matt Hose, Lyubov and Alina Romanov, Larisa Sulza and Jerry Dobesh! You are simply AMAZING! Our 6th grade helpers that helped with set-up AND games! You ROCK! Volunteers that showed up and were flexible and ready to help out! Sara Jefferis & Jill Vachter! You’re GREAT! Cheryl Geddis – The QUEEN of Cotton Candy! You were busy (and STICKY) ALL night!!! You’re SWEET! Our Silent Auction helpers: David Jefferis, Sara Jefferis, Sue Vachter, Jill Vachter and Beth Daniels ! You are FABULOUS!! Our Clean-up crew: Ronda Wagner, Theresa Brill, Tom Garrett, Julie & Russ Steen, Sue Vachter, Jill Vachter and Sara Jefferis! You were such a HUGE help! THANK YOU!!! And of course, Mr. Breyer! Thank you for your support! Paddy Cook Jami Becker Jim Vachter Carnival Co-Chair Carnival Co-Chair Silent Auction Chair