the Wildcat Chat

November 4, 2011

Charles F. Tigard Elementary School

12855 SW Grant Street
Tigard, OR  97223
503-431-4400 office
503-431-4310 fax
503-431-4405 attendance line

Visit our web page at www.ttsd.k12.or.us/charles-f-tigard-elementary

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In today’s edition, I would like to review our after school pick up policy.  Please keep in mind that this policy is for the safety of our students.  Each teacher walks his/her entire class out to the front of the building.  The first students to be dropped off are the walkers at the gym.  Next, the rest of the class walks the bus loop with the teachers dropping off the riders at each bus.  The final drop off is by the flagpole next to the parking lot, where students being picked up meet their adult.  We are asking that ALL students being picked up meet at the flagpole.  Please park in the lot, and walk to the flagpole to get your children.  Several parents have started meeting their children by the gym and taking them out the back way.  I understand that this might be more convenient than walking to the flagpole, but it is much safer for your children when we all follow this policy. Having the designated areas makes it easier for teachers to keep track of each child and ensure that everyone is safely on their way home.  All of us at CFT appreciate your support and your willingness to help with this policy.

Remember that if your child is going home with another student, we require a note from an adult from BOTH families.  Those notes need to be stamped in the office in the morning on the way to class.  Again, this is for the protection and safety of your children.

Attached to this Wildcat Chat, you will find a copy of the district’s new Student Expectations for riding the school bus.  These expectations have been shared with each student during lunch and again in the classroom.  Please go over these expectations with your child and sign and return the form to school.  Each student returning the form with the signatures will earn a “BUS BUCK” and be entered into a drawing for a prize!

This year several community organizations are helping families in need during the holidays.  If your family would like holiday help, please pick up an application in the office and return it by November 15^th.

Please share your winter traditions with us so that we can include all of the different CFT cultures at this year’s Celebrate the Season.  Return the letter that was sent home Wednesday by November 9^th.

Thank you supporting your children by attending Parent/Teacher conferences.  Parents and Teacher working together for success is such a great message to send to our students. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NOTE these upcoming dates:

Fri., Nov. 4:     Book Fair 11:00 to 1:00, and 2:20-3:00

Fri., Nov. 4:     Favorite Sport Team Day

Sun., Nov. 6:    Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Fundraiser sponsored by  Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools

Fri., Nov. 18:    PSO meeting in library 12:45-2:15

Mon., Nov. 21 - Fri., Nov. 25: No school all week; see district calendar

Fri., Dec. 9:     Celebrate the Season family event

Fri., Dec. 9 & Sat., Dec. 10:   Craft Fair at CFT

Tues., Dec. 13:  CFT Dining Night Out at California Pizza Kitchen (Bridgeport)

Mon., Dec. 19 - Mon., Jan. 2:    Winter Break; district closed

Tues., Jan. 3:   School resumes

*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 for Friday, October 21:

Kinders:               Pedro in Mrs. Schmittman’s Class

1^st Grade:            Nahaven in Mrs. Reid’s Class

2^nd Grade:            Kainen in Mrs. Chargin’s Class

3rd Grade:            Ava in Mrs. Brown’s class

4th Grade:            Oscar in Mrs. Esterline’s Class

5th Grade:            Chan in Mrs. Foote’s Class

The Bus:               Ethan on Bus 16

These people received a goodie from Mrs. Hennelley’s Goodie Box.  Way to go, everyone, and keep those PAWS coming in! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DRIVE-BY POP CAN DRIVE HAD A SUCCESSFUL FIRST COLLECTION DAY!!!

11 schools collected 116 huge bags of pop cans raising a total of $1,800!!  Each large bag of cans is worth approximately $15, and is enough to fully outfit one student at the Caring Closet! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 503-771-2499 or email ltilney@hotmail.com

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The computer lab is available after school!

The computer lab is open to students and parents Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:30-3:30 to work on projects, check e-mail, etc.  Just drop by to use the computers, provided on a first come first serve basis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jog-A-Thon Pledges are in!

The following kiddos earned a swim party on November 4 at Children of the Sea for their pledge amounts:

·       The top earning class was Mrs. Schmidtman’s, earning a pizza party from John’s Incredible Pizza and a $100 Visa gift card.

·       2^nd place class was Mrs. Mangels, earning a donut and hot cocoa party and a $75 Visa gift card.

So far, we are over $12,000 and still bringing in pledges.  WAY TO GO, CFT!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TurkeyThon!  NW Oregon’s #1 Thanksgiving event!  5K & 10K at 9:30 am at Cook Park benefiting…

* Tigard Hi Booster Club

* Tualatin Senior Grad Night

* St. Francis Parish Food Bank

Event is chip-timed; keep the chip.  Register early at www.uberthons.com/turkeythontigard. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Think……  think……  think……  think……  think……

How much is your time worth?  Would you rather work seven days at $20 per day or be paid $2 for the first day and have your salary double every day for a week?  To see the answer, visit www.ttsd.k12.or.us/tag. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Our PSO wants to remind you of their monthly meeting on Friday, December 18 at 12:45 in the library.  Childcare WILL be provided!

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