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ISENHOWER
It is our mission that the Eisenhower Community will model
responsible behaviors and achieve success in learning.
Doug Hood, Principal
Cassy Fletcher, Secretary
Donna Cossette, Registrar
March 6, 2015
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School9201 NW Ninth Avenue, Vancouver, Washington 98665(360) 313-1700 www.vansd.org
MARK THE DATE
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MARCH 8
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
MARCH 9
One Hour Early Release
Gr. K-5 Dismissal 1:50 pm
Dev K– Dismissal 1:40 pm
MARCH 12
PTA MEETING 6:30pm in Library
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MARCH 18
PTA READ A THON PRIZE BOOK STORE
12:30– 2:00 pm
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MARCH 20
Newsletter
Report Cards go home
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MARCH 23
One Hour Early Release
Gr. K-5 Dismissal 1:50 pm
Dev K– Dismissal 1:40 pm
MARCH 27
Spirit Day—Color Wars
PTA Final Read A Thon Assembly 2pm
School-wide spirit by staff members and
community members to provide a lasting experience for our students was demonstrated at
Eisenhower on Thursday, February 26th. It was our
big day of Read Across America, as well as Green
Eggs and Ham. Riverview Bank and Beaches
Restaurant provided the food and books for all of
our first grade students! We had approximately
forty volunteers who were willing to go into our
classrooms to read to the students, regardless of
grade level. It was incredible to see the volunteers
captivating our kindergarten through fifth grade
students by reading Dr. Seuss stories. In addition,
there were approximately 70 parents/guests who
came to experience the wonders of….green eggs
and ham! The students had giant smiles on their
faces as they tried their first bite of this infamous
concoction. The collaboration of our staff, students
and community members to create positive memories in our building demonstrates the ability of individuals to work together for the good of the whole.
Thank you for providing support for this special
day at Eisenhower.
APRIL 1
Character Counts Assembly 9:30 am
Sincerely,
APRIL 3
Newsletter
Battle of the Books Assembly Gr. 3-5 Champions
Doug Hood
APRIL 6 THRU 10TH
NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
APRIL 13
One Hour Early Release
Gr. K-5 Dismissal 1:50 pm
Dev K– Dismissal 1:40 pm
Vancouver Public Schools An Equal Opportunity District
BOUNDARY TRANSFERS
It is time to submit your in-district transfer
forms. These forms are available in all school
offices.
DON’T FALL BEHIND
SPRING FORWARD INSTEAD!
If you have an in-district boundary transfer
to Eisenhower this year, it MUST be renewed
every year.
Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour!
Daylight Saving Time
Begins Sunday
March 8th
Out of district requests will be
Available after May 1, 2015.
NO PETS PLEASE
We are asking that parents/guardians
who are picking their students up at
the end of the day leave their dog(s) at
home. This includes dogs on leashes,
puppies held in the arms of its owner,
or dogs tucked in a bag or purse.
Dogs are wonderful pets, however the added excitement of
“Fido” on campus at the end of the day typically delays the
student of getting to their final destination quickly and efficiently. Also, our students often don’t know that they shouldn’t
approach an unfamiliar dog and will often walk up to the dog
and attempt to pet him/her. This puts the dog, you and the student in a vulnerable position. Thank you for your support with
this request.
MORE LOST THAN FOUND
Please make sure to check the lost
and found for any articles of clothing
that may not have made it home
with your student.
Any items, which have not been claimed
will be donated on Friday April 3rd.
Also please be sure to come by the
office. We have several small articles
that are just waiting to be claimed.
Please share this with your emergency contacts , such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. that might be picking up your student(s).
District Attendance Procedures
If your student is absent, a parent/guardian must contact the school by phone, email or note to excuse the absence
within 3 school days after returning to school.
 Students with unexcused absences are considered truant.
 After 2 or more consecutive unexcused absences in a month you will be contacted.
 If your student is ill for 6 consecutive days, a note from a doctor is required to excuse the absence.
 If a student must leave early from school, he/she must bring a note from a parent/guardian and take it directly to
the office in the morning.
 After 5 unexcused absences in a month, the student will be referred to a Truancy Officer.
Anytime a student misses school, the reason must be communicated to the office through one of the following
methods:
Note sent into school with student before he/she is absent or when the student returns.
Call the attendance line at 313-1404
E-mail to donna.cossette@vansd.org
VPS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Vancouver Public School currently has openings for substitute: teachers, paraeducators, nutrition food services, and bus drivers. If you are interested in employment, information about positions and application materials are located
on the district website (www.vansd.org) under the Employment tab (Apply
Online). If you need assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department (hrdesk@vansd.org or 360-313-1080).
February
OUTSTANDING WRITER
All children at Eisenhower have the opportunity to earn an “Outstanding Writer” award. A student
from each classroom is chosen each month and invited to join Principal Doug Hood for a luncheon.
In their classrooms these students have demonstrated outstanding writing skills for the month of
FEBRUARY.
Mrs. Christian
Lindsey C.
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Mrs. McChesney
Lexi H.
Mrs. Archer
Mateo M,.
Mrs. MacQuarrie
Justin S.
Mr. Campos
Adam A.
Mrs. Christel
Hannah T.
Mrs. Flick
Ahmedsean E.
Mrs. Nazareno
Gabe P.
Mrs. Mesick
Elyanna G.
Mrs. Shelton
Andrew V.
Mrs. Messinger
Kristen S., Alex W.
& Dmitrius M.H.
Mr. Custodio
Justin M.
Mr. Hoffarth
Ruben V.
Mrs. Soltis
Mrs. Weekes
Kiersten G.
Ms. Winters
Hank S.
Mrs. Skar
Joshua M.
Jose L.R.
Mrs. Talbott
Emily G.
Mrs. Selby
Nolan N.
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Mrs. Hoffarth
Davis M.
Mrs. Keenan
Mrs. Taylor
Soren A.
Mrs. Peterson
Evan B.
Ms. Ross
RESPONSIBILITY
Each Month our staff and students focus on a specific character trait to be emphasized throughout the building. At the end of each month deserving students in each classroom receive a certificate that notes their
efforts to demonstrate this characteristic during the school day, and two students from each classroom are
selected to receive special recognition during an all-school assembly. FEBRUARY recipients were:
Mrs. Christian
Brian V.
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Mrs. Flick
Jessica H.
Zuheir M.
Mrs. Nazareno
Ayden W.
Kaleia R.
Ms. Soltis
Jersey O.
Mrs. Weekes
Gracie M.
Ryken N.
Mrs. McChesney
Isabella S.
Stella C.
Mrs. Mesick
June S..
Isabella L.
Ms. Winters
Payton M.
J’Lynn B.
Mrs. Skar
Caroline G.
Zephyr P.
Mrs. Archer
Josue R.
Madison M.
Mrs. Shelton
Lilly S.
Nora S.
Mrs. Talbott
Jair B.G.
Madison Z.
Mr. Custodio
Joey D.
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Madison T.
Mrs. Hoffarth
Lily H.
Edward R.
Mrs. Peterson
Lane S.
Dominic H.
Mrs. Taylor
Kyle S.
Peyton C.
Mrs. MacQuarrie
Veronika M.
Brenden P.
Mrs. Messinger
Christopher B., Valerie G.
& Ben V.
Mrs. Selby
Dominic L.
Rosa R.
Mr. Campos
Sam S.
Justin Y.
Mrs. Christel
Samantha G.
Ramon V.S.
Mr. Hoffarth
Marissa B.
Max I.
Mrs. Keenan
Ms. Ross
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Riverview Bank, and All of the Volunteer READERS!
On Thursday February 26th all first graders and guests were served a breakfast of Green Eggs and Ham
by Beaches Restaurant and staff, in honor of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday. Each student also received a hat from
Beaches and a book from Riverview Bank. Also a big Thank you to Beaches for the Gift Cards and Congratulations to Jackson L., Hayden L., Sienna K., Milagras R., Zephyr P. Hailee C., Sydney L. & Kaiya
V.S. all of our drawing winners!
Volunteer Readers from the IQ Credit Union, Riverview Bank, Three Creeks Library, Waste Connections,
Fire District #6 and many other members from the community visited classrooms for grades K & 2-5
and shared with students during Read Across America. Thank you to all volunteers for making this a very
special day.
Tour Thomas Jefferson and McLoughlin Middle School
On Friday, March 13, Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb will host his last patron tour of the 2014-2015 school
year. The tour will provide an in-depth look at the dynamic learning opportunities at Thomas Jefferson and McLoughlin middle
schools.
Both schools will showcase applications of the district’s strategic plan, Design II, and commitment to preparing students for
college, careers and life. Visitors will explore the technology-rich environment in which Jefferson and McLoughlin students are
taught and learn on one-to-one iPads and laptops. They’ll also see the schools’ Gateway to Technology project-based science, math
and technology classes and Advancement Via Individual Determination, a college-readiness program.
The tour of McLoughlin will provide a glimpse of the school’s Family-Community Resource Center and community partnerships.
At Jefferson, tour-goers can discover Honors classes, as well as the school’s commitment to teaching positive, respectful behaviors.
The free tour will begin and end at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Rd. The tour starts at 8:30 a.m. and
concludes at 1 p.m. After visiting McLoughlin and Thomas Jefferson, guests have the option of enjoying a student musical
performance and a delicious lunch prepared by culinary arts students. Lunch is available for $4 per person.
Everyone is welcome, but space is limited. Visit www.vansd.org/PatronTours or contact Sue Knable at 360-313-4720 to sign up.
We hope to see you on March 13!
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A NOTE FROM THE NURSE
Attention 5 Grade parents:
It’s already that time to start thinking ahead to middle school!
All 11 year old, 6th grade students are required, by state law, to have a Tdap vaccine before they can start middle
school.
If your 5th grader is already 11 years old, it may be a good idea to call your child’s medical provider to schedule an
appointment. If they are still 10, it’s a good idea to make the call to schedule an appointment for after their 11th birthday.
(Hint: Don’t wait until right before school starts! August is very busy for the medical providers as every incoming
kindergartner and 6th grader will need immunizations - if you wait, you might not get an appointment!)
When they get the shot, please bring in the proof of immunizations to the office and we will update our records.
If you have questions or concerns, I can be reached at tracy.thun@vansd.org or call the school’s office.
Thank you!
Your School Nurse,
Tracy Thun, RN