This spring our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade stu-

dents will be taking the Smarter Bal-

anced assessments in math and English

language arts. In addition, 5th graders

will be taking the Measures of Student

Progress (MSP) in science. The results

from these tests will give a more accu-

rate picture of whether students are on

track to be college or career ready after

high school. Please remember that state

testing should not be the sole judge of a

student’s academic skills and

knowledge. A student’s entire perfor-

mance should always be considered. It is

important students are at school for the

tests. If possible, please avoid any vaca-

tions or doctor’s appointments on test-

ing days. If a student misses a test they

can make it up within the testing win-

dow. Please help your child prepare for

these assessments by getting a good

night’s sleep, eating a healthy breakfast,

and giving their personal best effort. We

make it a priority to create a comforta-

ble testing environment so students are

relaxed, supported, and have multiple

breaks.

For more information about the Smarter

Balanced tests and to try out a practice

test yourself, please visit

www.k12.wa.us/smarter. If you have

any questions please contact me.

Every day counts!

Brian Graham, Principal

If you ever have any questions or con-cerns, feel free to call me 833-5860 ext. 78221 or email me at: brian.graham@camas.wednet.edu.

WOLF Due to inclement weather the Camas School

District has amended the school calendar.

The last day of school, which will be a full day,

is Monday June 26th.

To view the updated school calendar online,

please visit the Woodburn or Camas School

District websites.

Parents welcome!

Date: Thursday, April 27

Time: 9:25 AM

Performance Share:

Woodburn Talent Show

Dear Woodburn Families,

Spring Showcase

Date: Wednesday, May 31st

Time: 5:00—6:30 PM

On Thursday April 27th, starting at

9:25am, Woodburn students will

share their talents at our April

assembly. We had 54 stu-

dents audition for the talent

show. We are excited to celebrate their

hard work, courage, and dedication. Please join us.

During the months of May and June, our teacher

teams collaborate to build class rosters for the 2017-

18 school year. If you would like to provide input on

your child’s placement, a form is available in the main

office. Our form is focused on your child’s strengths

and learning style. Requests for specific teachers are

not accepted. Parent input forms are due May 12th.

Please check lost and found by Friday, April 28, 2017. Items remaining after that date will be donated to charity.

Katelyn Robison

Kayleigh Haase

Justin Claypoole

Lila Gustafson

Amelia Thomas

Kelly McGranaghan

Abby Boltz

Tanner Koprowski

Royce Ireland

Jameson McNeley

Mia Hergert

Darasac Raska

Rylan Hakes

Cruz Leslie

Cason Thompson

Alyssa McGranaghan

Luke Nadgwick

Martin Jimenez

Olivia Repman

Abigail Wood

James Sferle

Beaux Buchanan

Zara Wilson

Sarah Gilman

William Spencer

Cadence Lee

Coby Koprowski

Odin Brandon

Ella Fischer

Sam Grima

Isabella Eckman

Chloe Koprowski

Kira Navidi

Ava Bryan

Jayda Peterson

Matthew Beggs

Evan Payne

Shane Pickens

Alex Holley

Gabe Cowart

Paeton Curl

Heather Krause

Alexander (Xander) Reyes

Jasmine Bergstrom

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

ELA CAT Hanson May 11 Math CAT Obermiller May 24

Obermiller May 12 Hanson May 25

Hermann May 17 Hermann May 26

Hartman May 19 Hartman May 30

ELA PT Hanson May 22 Math PT Obermiller May 31

Obermiller May 22 Hanson June 1

Hermann May 23 Hermann June 1

Hartman May 23 Hartman June 2

Make up testing June 5th -9th

ELA PT Wells May 15 Math PT Coleman May 22

Zerba May 16 Zerba May 23

Coleman May 18 Wells May 26

ELA CAT Wells June 5 Math CAT Coleman May 30

Zerba June 6 Zerba June 1

Coleman June 7 Wells June 2

Make up tests June 8, 9

ELA CAT All 5th grade students May 22

ELA PT All 5th grade students May 23

Science MSP All 5th grade students May 25

Math CAT All 5th grade students May 31

Math PT All 5th grade students June 1

We talked with Mrs. Hayden-Downing, a preschool teacher at Woodburn and asked her a few questions:

• Where did you go to grade school? Central School in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho

• How many years have you been teaching? I started teaching in 1973.

• What do you like most about working at Wood-burn?

Children, families, staff & teachers, they are unbelievable wonderful.

• What do you like to do in your spare time? Hiking, kayaking, reading, & visiting grandchil-

dren

• Anything else you would like to share? I like to cook and to be busy doing things Thank you, Mrs. Hayden-Downing, you look like you are having a lot of fun in preschool! ~Reported by Simone and Lila

We interviewed Mrs. Kellee Figueroa for the month of February we asked her a few questions and here are the results.

• Where did you go to grade school? John Paul Jones, San Diego California.

• How many years have you been supporting schools? I’ve been at Woodburn for 2 years.

• What are some other jobs that you've had? Forklift driver.

• What do you like most about working at Woodburn? The staff and the students.

• What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to spend time with my family, snow-board, and watch football and basketball.

• Anything else you want to say? I have three kids, Kona, Tegan, Sam.

Thank you Miss Kellee for giving your all to Woodburn! ~Reported by Ireland, Savannah, MacKenzie, Krista, & Bella

Mrs. Dolan won the Leading the Pack Award for the month of March. She is our school counselor. We asked her a few questions and here are the results:

• Where did you go to school? Mount Pleasant in Washougal

• How many years have you worked in the schools? School counseling for 10 years

• What do you like to do in your free time? Spend time with her 2 kids, Kort & Brock

• What do you like about Woodburn? Working with kids and helping them solve prob-

lems, and creating a safe welcomingschool and working with staff.

Thank you, Mrs. Dolan for being an awesome staff member at Woodburn!

~Reported by Aby, Haley, Paeton, Heather

Mrs. Ward won the Leading the Pack Award for the month of March. She is our school’s Math Para. We asked her a few questions and here are the results:

• Where did you go to school? Mt. Eccles Ele-mentary School in Cordova, Alaska K-6

• How long have you been supporting schools? She has been working in schools for 6-7 years as a sub for the district and worked at Grass Valley playground for 4 years

• What do you do in your free time? Bike rides with my son,Chase and yard work and going to the beach

• What do you like about Woodburn? Everyone is positive and she loves working with kids

Thank you for being an amazing Staff Member, Mrs. Ward.

~Reported by Aby, Haley, Paeton, Heather

Our Woodburn 4th & 5th grade Cub Reporters continue to contribute their

news articles and stories on the happenings around our school.

Teacher Appreciation Week will be coming up the first week of May. More info from PAWS to come!

Woodburn PAWS PARENT ASSOCIATION of WOODBURN STUDENTS

Join us for the last PAWS (Parents Association of Woodburn Students) Gen-

eral Meeting of the year. We’ll be voting on the budget, electing new offic-

ers and discussing plans for 2017/18! Child care, including games, is availa-

ble during the meeting.

We'll have the below positions on the PAWS Board next year!

Events Chair Secretary

CO-POSITIONS ARE ENCOURAGED AND WELCOMED, INTEREST A FRIEND

TO SERVE TOGETHER IN A ROLE!

IN ADDITION TO THE TWO BOARD

POSITIONS, THERE ARE SEVERAL OPEN

LEAD POSITIONS:

• Movie Night Lead

• Dine Arounds Lead

• BINGO Lead

• Dance Lead

• School Hike Lead

• Affiliate/Box Store Donation Lead

Box Tops for Education® is one of America’s largest

school earnings loyalty programs and provides Wood-

burn Elementary families with an easy way to partici-

pate in fundraising. Our second Classroom Box Tops

Competition will be May 22-26, 2017. Send clipped Box

Tops labels to school with your child any day that

week...the class with the most tops earns a special

event!

Each unexpired Box Top label is worth .10 for our

school. It may not seem like much - but it adds up!

Camas School District

Kindergarten Registration Events

It is time for Kindergarten registration for the 2017-18 school year! Listed below are the dates for

registration and orientation events for each school. The purpose of orientation is to meet teachers

and staff, learn about the kindergarten curriculum, and take a ride on a real school bus! If you are

not sure which school your child will attend, or would like to make a registration appointment, please

call 360-833-5410 to speak with Angela Forsterer, Shanna Michelle, and Becky Stauffer, district

registrars. They will also be onsite at the orientations for your convenience. You may access

registration paperwork online at www.camas.wednet.edu/registration/.

Please note that in addition to the registration forms you will need to submit the following paperwork:

State-issued birth certificate

Immunization information. Students must be fully immunized including “kindergarten shots” or

an exemption needs to be on file in order for your child to be registered.

Proof of residency (2 items), i.e., utility bill, payroll check, signed lease agreement, etc.

Please let us know if you plan to attend the Kindergarten Orientation. And if you know of any future

Camas kindergarten students in your neighborhood, preschool, etc., please share this information

with them.

Helen Baller Elementary

1954 NE Garfield Street

(360) 833-5720

Date: May 17

Time: 2:00-3:30

Grass Valley Elementary

3000 NW Grass Valley Drive

(360) 833-5710

Date: May 24

Time: 9:15-10:45

Prune Hill Elementary

1601 NW Tidland Street

(360) 833-5730

Date: May 31

Time: 2:00-3:30

Dorothy Fox Elementary

2623 NW Sierra Street

(360) 833-5700

Date: May 17

Time: 4:00-5:30

Woodburn Elementary

2400 NE Woodburn Drive

(360) 833-5860

Date: May 24

Time: 4:00-5:30

Lacamas Heights Elementary

4600 NE Garfield Street

(360) 833-5740

Date: May 31

Time: 5:00-6:30

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

Board Meeting – All Welcome April 21, 1:30 PM

April Birthday Table April 21

Annual General Meeting April 25, 6:00 PM

Teacher Appreciation Week May 1-5

May Birthday Table May 19

Board Meeting – All Welcome May 19, 1:30 PM

Box Tops Contest May 22-26

Spring Book Fair May 27-June 3

Spring Showcase May 3, 5-6:30 PM

April 2017

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Are you getting PAWS’ SignUpGenius and bi-monthly emails? If not, send an email to woodburn.paws@gmail.com and we’ll add you!

PAWS Email Updates

A PAWS Pause The Newsletter of the Parents Association of Woodburn Students

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

Woodburn PAWS

PAWS sends out bi-monthly newsletters with information on all of our events. To receive this email, you must send us your information as we are not authorized to access the Camas School District data. To begin receiving the email updates, please send an email to: communications@woodburnpaws.org with “add me to your email list” in the subject.

www.woodburnpto.wordpress.com

PAWS asked our Woodburn Teachers and Staff about a few of their favorite things. https://woodburnpto.wordpress.com/favorite-things/

The next Box Tops classroom competition is scheduled for May 22-26!

Three Easy Steps! 1. Clip Box Tops from each package of

participating goods you purchase. To see a current list of program products, click http://www.boxtops4education.com/participating-products

2. Send the Box Tops to school with your child the week of the competition

3. The class with the largest contribution receives an ice cream party!

Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for Woodburn!

KEEP CLIPPING!

Join us for the last PAWS (Parents Association of Woodburn Students) General Meeting of the year. We’ll be voting on the budget, electing new officers and discussing plans for 2017/18! Child care, including games, is available during the meeting. We'll have the below positions on the PAWS Board next year! >>> Events Chair

>>> Secretary

Co-positions are encouraged and

welcomed, interest a friend to serve

together in a role!

PAWS General Meeting

Congratulations to the winners of the last Burgerville Dine-A-Round Participation Competition: Mrs. Cameron’s fifth grade class! Their class will enjoy a milkshake party compliments of Burgerville!

BURGERVILLE DINE-A-ROUND MILKSHAKE PARTY WINNERS