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the Wildcat Chat         

October 14, 2011           

A message from our Principal, Mrs. Hennelly…….

We had a great event last Friday night and I would like to thank everyone that organized, volunteered, presented, and attended Celebrate the Season.  We had so much fun playing games, eating baked goods, shopping the bazaar, and learning about each other’s cultures!  It was awesome! 

We have a couple of volunteer opportunities at CFT for interested adults.  We are looking for help during our lunch periods in Café Charles.  We also could use some indoor recess help in the library on Mondays and Fridays.  And one more new position…we are going to start using students to help with bus patrol in the mornings and we need an adult to be the coordinator.  Please let one of us in the office know if you are interested in volunteering for any of these positions.

I would like to send out a HUGE thank you to all of our students and families that were able to send in food items to support our canned food drive.  We had eight barrels, a shopping cart, and numerous boxes overflowing with food to help our friends in need.  Times are hard right now and your generosity was awe-inspiring!

I wish all of you a safe and peaceful winter break, and I look forward to seeing everyone in the new year. 

       Wanda Hennelly

NOTE these upcoming dates:

* TTSD entire year calendar can be found at www.ttsd.k12.or.us, News, Calendars, 2011-12 School Calendar.

* Information for The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools can be found at www.foundationforsmartkids.org.

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PAW winners!!! 

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Fliers attached, click here:

-   Order form for CFT Music Program

-   Baroque Recorder information & order form

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  Our Celebrate the Seasons Festilva  held at CFT Fri. Dec 9th was a big  success.  Below are a few pictures from the event:

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WEST SIDE STORY TICKETS ON SALE TIL 12/21.
We have had a great response to West Side Story tickets for the Sunday, January 8th, 6:30p performance at the Keller Auditorium.
Tickets will be sold through December 21st.  Visit: www.portlandopera.or/tigardtualatin to buy.
Create an account and enter special offer code: tigardtualatin.
Portion of each ticket benefits The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools.
More info at The Foundation's new website: www.the-ftts.org

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School Closure Information

The most current school closure information will be found on the TTSD website.  You may also sign up for the Flash Alert, which will contact you via e-mail or text message with any changes to school schedules.  You are encouraged to use that system – it is easy, convenient and it works!

www.ttsd.k12.or.us, then go to Emergency Closure Information on the top, right.

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Free Christmas Dinner

Who: Everyone,
from every walk and place in life is welcome!


What: “Come
for Christmas Dinner”
When: Sat.
December 24, 4-7 pm


Where: Christ
the King Lutheran Church
11305 SW Bull
Mountain Rd Tigard, OR
Cost: Free





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Interested in skiing or snowboarding?

Join the Tigard-Tualatin Snoblasters Ski Bus for fun and fitness on the slopes of Mt. Hood Meadows!  The day consists of a round trip on a teacher/parent chaperoned motor coach-style bus and 4 hours of lessons with Mt. Hood Meadows instructors with a lunch break in the middle. All skill levels are welcome. Teachers and parents from the community have been organizing and chaperoning the ski bus since 1995.  The four fun-filled Sundays are happening this February!  Sign up early for the lowest cost.  For more information or to sign up contact Lisa Helm at 503-781-5272 or email ltilney@hotmail.com.

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Chess Tournament

The Metzger Winter Classic is back!  January 7, 2012 Metzger Elementary will host the 2^nd Annual Chess Tournament.  The tournament fee will be $10 for Metzger Chess Club members. This year I would like to donate a percentage of the proceeds to Doernbecher Hospital in Portland.  All ages are welcome and volunteers will be needed!  For information please contact me at 503.431.4614 or jrisher@ttsd.k12.or.us.  You can also find more information and register at www.oscf.org. 

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Would you like to submit a piece for our newsletter?  Please contact Brenda Anderton at

503-431-4400, or at banderton@ttsd.k12.or.us..  Deadline is noon on 1^st & 3^rd Wednesdays.