Hathaway School Newsletter

HATHAWAY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER http://www.washougal.k12.wa.us David Tudor, Principal 360-954-3800 630 24th Street, Washougal, WA 98671

PLEASE take the time to read through this newsletter. There are important dates and times that you will want to mark on your calendar – both for June and for the beginning of the new school year!

CALENDAR FOR JUNE 2017 : 2 Popcorn Friday 6 Booster meeting at 6:30pm- Free childcare will be provided 6 K-2 Author’s Visit, Gretchen McClellan 7 Early release at 12:58 8 BAND CONCERT 7:00 PM in the Hathaway Gym 9 Popcorn Friday 12 CCMS Band Tour 10:15am-11:00am 14 Early Release 12:58 15 5th grade field trip to Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge 16 Top Dog Awards and Volunteer Recognition Assembly 8:55 16 FREE Popcorn Friday-Last day of popcorn for this year! 19 5th grade Science Fair 9:45am-3:30pm 19 JMS Parent Orientation for incoming 6th graders, 6:30-7:30pm in the Commons 21 Early Release 12:58 22 FIFTH GRADE BBQ/FUTURE HUSKY CELEBRATION 11:45pm-2:00pm – Upper Hathaway Park Pavilion 22 KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION – 11:00-11:45 23 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL –Full Day! xx REPORT CARDS WILL BE MAILED HOME by July 5th (if fees or fines are outstanding, report card will be sent to district office)

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL ~ PLEASE NOTE: DISMISSAL IS AT 3:43 PM We also ask that you not try to pick children up early without notification. Thank you for your help.

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year Chung Savoie has been named the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year for Washougal

FIFTH GRADE BAND CONCERT THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH AT 7:00 PM IN THE HATHAWAY GYM Students will be performing solos & ensembles. 4th grade recorders will be the opening act. Students, please wear your band uniform- red band t-shirt and dark pants. (Band students arrive at 6:40)

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION JUNE 22nd ~ 11:00-11:45 PM IN THE HATHAWAY GYMNASIUM

GOODBYE TO OUR FIFTH GRADERS ~ THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 2023 ~ We wish our fifth graders all the best as they take the next step in their academic career by moving on to middle school. The following is a list of our graduating fifth grade class members (due to our non-disclosure policy, only first names will be listed):

Anna A., Jaycob A., Jose A-C., marcel A., Kelsey B., Ryan B., Avis B., Samuel B., Brendan B., Elizabeth B., Lillian B., Kaylee B., Jaedyn B., Zoe C., Lily C., Clairlynne C., Preston C., Kyen D., Zoe D., Connor D., Gavin D., Buggy E., Kaitlyn F., Jayla G., Ethan H., Sarah-Noelle H., Sophie H., Isaiah H., Gwendolyn H., Jada’lynn I., Nehemiah I., LillyAnn J., Bentley J., Haleigh J., Kacee K., Jorja L., Grace Lape., Kiersten L., Shaun L., Absadi L., Jeffery L., Jamie M., Anthony M., Nicole M., Jacob M., Zoe M., Sophia M., Nyleigha M., Gillian M., Bianca M-H., Spencer N., Isabell O., Isaiah P., Myckeal P., Sara P., Whitney P., Trevor P., Clara Randles., Ezra R., Madeline R., Wyatt S., Evan S., Dylan S., Deja’Ray S., Torger T-M., Jade W., Coltyn W-M., Grace W., Jacob W., Russell W., Kaylee W., Senna Y., Ryan Z., Alysha Z. Fifth grade awards and certificates will be given at the BBQ on June 22nd.

5th grade parents: We are in need of volunteers to help with the 5th grade BBQ If you would like to help set-up/clean up or other duties Please contact Amanda Bisila as soon as possible @ (360) 835-3801 or [email protected]

Authors Visit June 6th- Gretchen McLellan will return to Hathaway for a K-2 author visit. Mrs. McLellan worked at Hathaway for many years as a Reading Title I Teacher. She currently has 5 books either published or in the process. This visit will center around her first book, Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3. Mrs. McLellan is a wonderful teacher with the ability to tune in to each child in her audience. Her sessions are highly interactive and include hands-on materials, some of which she makes herself. It is very important to Mrs. McLellan that children not only enjoy literature, but also understand and learn to appreciate the deeper meaning in each story. This author visit is made possible through a grant from the Washougal Schools Foundation. Through the grant we are also able to purchase 4 books for our school library.

CAFETERIA UPDATE Money remaining on student accounts will roll over to next year (even if your student will be going to middle school). In the fall you will need to fill out a new application if your child qualified for free or reduced meals this year. Negative meal account balances must be paid by June 17th.

FREE SUMMER MEALS will be served at Hathaway Elementary this summer on Mondays-Thursday (NO Friday Service) starting July 10th through August 3rd. Breakfast will be available at 8:25-8:40 AM and lunch from 12:00-12:30. All students in the Washougal School District are eligible regardless of meal status. This program is sponsored by a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture.

MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL If your child has medicine at school (of any kind, including Epi-pens, inhalers and over-the-counter medicines), these must be picked up by June 23rd at 4:00pm. Medications left after the end of the school year will be discarded.

SUMMER SCHOOL Letters have been sent to families of children who have been invited to participate. If your child received an invitation for the Hathaway Summer Program, please be sure to respond to your child’s teacher right away so the slot can be reserved for him/her.

LIBRARY NEWS If you receive an overdue notice and the book has not been found or money received by the last week of school, the child’s report card will not be sent home. Payments and books can be returned this summer at the district office to Boo Stevens. Please look for any library books and return to Hathaway or to District Office. Donations are always welcome! Remember to READ, SUCCEED and LEAD this summer.

SWCCC at Hathaway (before and after school childcare) is now accepting registration for summer camp and the upcoming school year in the fall. DSHS is accepted at our SWCCC locations. SWCCC at Hathaway serves students K-5. The fun and energetic staff provide homework help and a friendly and engaging environment for all who join. SWCCC provides breakfast and after-school snacks. For more information please contact Hathaway SWCCC Director Gina Brasuell at 360-954-3892 during hours of operation. You are also welcome to contact our main office in Vancouver at 360-750-7501 for general questions about the program as well as fee information.

 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION is still open. If you know someone who has a child who will be turning 5 years old on or before August 31st of this year, please have them contact Wendy Taylor at 954-3802

 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION is open for the 2017-2018 school year for children 3-5 years old. Afternoon and morning sessions are available. For more information, contact Lisa Young at 954- 3895 or [email protected].

 SPACE (Before/After School) Program will be located at Hathaway School next year. Space serves all Washougal k-5 grade students on school attendance days. Space hours are 6:30am until school breakfast is served and after school until 6:00pm. Contact Lisa Young at 954-3895 or lisa.young @washougalsd.org for registration and fee information. Early registration is recommended, as slots are limited. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW HATHAWAY BOOSTER OFFICERS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR! President - Dana Wilson; Vice-President - Jennie Gifford; Secretary - OPEN; Treasurer – Jennifer Lampmann; Book Fair Co-Chair Rachel Kesler with Jennie Gifford. To our retiring Booster officers, Pam Maas, we give a heartfelt THANK YOU for all you have done for our school and our students. Your many, many hours and efforts on our behalf are greatly appreciated! ______Jack Will & Rob: IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Last day is June 9th JWR is closing and has been bought out by the Camas School District and will no longer be providing after school care.

FALL INFORMATION FOR YOUR CALENDAR – PLEASE KEEP! * Kindergarten Orientation in the fall ~ Thursday, August 21st @ 10:00-11:30am * First Day of School in the fall ~ Thursday, September 7TH * Fall School Pictures ~ Preschool-5th grade on 10/06/17 and Retakes on 11/16/2017 * Our office will be staffed only until June30th from 9:00-3:00 * Hathaway’s new hours for 2017-2018: 9:00am-3:30pm

IMPORTANT! REGARDING BUSING IN THE FALL ~ Please do not assume bus numbers will remain the same in the fall. Updated bus routes will be posted on the WSD website and in the Post-Record. A letter will also be mailed home to all households in August with bus information included. Back to School Night will be an opportunity to ask questions and make plans. YOUR CHILD WILL BE BUSED TO THEIR HOME BUS STOP ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IN THE FALL UNLESS THE SCHOOL OFFICE RECEIVES A NOTE ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST DAY REQUESTING OTHERWISE. THIS YEAR’S AFTER SCHOOL PLAN WILL NOT CARRY OVER TO NEXT YEAR. THIS INCLUDES PICK-UP INFORMATION. CHANGES MUST BE ESTABLISHED EACH YEAR.