Athey Creek Middle School

Dates to note: May 15  TAG Seminar 8AM

                        15  Orchestra FT 9:20AM

                        15  Orchestra Concert 7pm @WL

                        15  Dine out @ Pizza Schmitza

                        16  Band to Willamette Primary 10AM

                        16  TASA Lunch

                        16  Track Meet @Canby High

                        18  ACMS Fun Run

Volunteers needed!  Dear Athey Creek Families,       The West Linn-Wilsonville Education Foundation is an independent nonprofit fundraising organization committed to preserving teaching positions in the WLWV School District. Last year, the Foundation gave the School District $150,000 to keep teachers in the classroom for the 2011-12 school year. Right now, decreased local option tax revenues mean that our School District once again is looking at overcrowded classrooms and less one-on-one time for teachers and students.

     On May 20, the Foundation is gathering volunteers to phone parents, asking them to make tax-deductible donations to help offset budget cuts and limit the impact on our schools. Can you spare a couple of hours to join parents and teachers from throughout the School District, in reaching out to our community?

     For more information or to volunteer, please contact Kate Hoots via email at katehoots@yahoo.com or by phone at (503)638-8323. To donate, please visit the Foundation website at www.wlwvfoundation.org. See the attached flyer.

 The Athey Creek Cougar Run for Funds is finally here! Here’s the “snapshot”:

• Your child may have brought home Friday or will bring  home Today an envelope with information regarding the PTSA-sponsored Cougar Run for Funds.
• The Cougar Run is scheduled for May 18, and 100% of the proceeds will go toward the construction of a much-needed recreation/fitness area in the back of the school. The estimated cost from start to finish is close to $20,000 – that includes prepping the area as well as ordering and installing the equipment that students helped select. 
• Thanks to the community’s tremendous support of the PTSA’s recent Garage Sale, and other school funds designated by student groups, there is already $10,000 available
• PTSA’s financial commitment to this project means that we will be able to start prepping the site this summer.  A successful fun run means this recreation/fitness area will be ready for kids to enjoy when they start back to school in the fall.  8th Graders will be leaving a legacy for future Athey students.
• Please encourage your child to take the envelope the envelope and collect their pledges. Email friends and family and ask neighbors!  If every child brings in just $20 in tax-deductible pledges and donations, we can make this plan a reality by fall 2012.  Let’s work together to give our middle school kids a fun and safe place to play!   

Wilsonville High School will be having their Special Education Parent night on May 23rd at 6:30. It will be at Wilsonville High School in the Library.

Outdoor Science School.  Remember to get all your forms in as soon as possible.  As regards medications your child may need while at Outdoor Science School: All medications need to be brought to the office by May 18^th.  Students cannot bring their own medication into the school.  They must be brought in by an adult.  If you are bringing in a prescription medication the prescription bottle must accompany the medication.  A prescription bottle is enough to validate our records, you do not need a doctor’s signature.

WLMS Dance Team Technique class: In this class you will work on the technical side of dance in a fun environment. You can take this class to prepare for the West Linn Middle School “Competition Team”, or if you are trying out for HS Dance Team this year or next, or if you just want to better your skills, meet new friends, and have fun. Class will be taught by Sydnie Bray and Karlie Gilliam, both are current dance coaches for the WLMS Dance Team, former High School Dance Team dancers, and they have also trained in ballet, jazz and hip-hop. Make sure to wear comfy/dance clothes and shoes to dance in. Bring a friend. Open to West Linn/Wilsonville School District Boundary Residents. Transportation to the high school is not provided. $85 per session.  Session Two begins Monday June 4^th.  Classes will be every Monday for 8 weeks, 4:30-6:30 at West Linn HS. For 5^th to 8^th grades.

The city of West Linn is offering a co-ed, Recreational Volleyball Program for teens.  This is a non-competitive sport that anyone with volleyball basic knowledge can join in and play.   No coaching provided.  TUESDAY NIGHTS 7:00-8:30  (Last class May 29^th 2012) WILLAMETTE PRIMARY GYM $ 2.00 Drop-in Fee

 2012 District Summer Offerings!  For middle schoolers we have three different offerings: Children’s Art Institute, Leadership Camp and Adventure Camp.  Please see the summer newsletter info.  

Lions Football: If you are a football player or thinking about becoming a football player please join us Sunday, May 20th at 6 p.m. in the Commons at West Linn High School for a freshman football orientation.  This event is for players and parents.  You will hear from our new head football coach Mike Fanger, other coaches, and varsity players about what to expect and what it means to be a part of Lion Football. Go Lions!

Carl Neuburger, West Linn HS head volleyball coach and his entire coaching staff invites all incoming freshman interested in playing volleyball in the fall to come to an informational meeting at West Linn High School on Weds. June 6th at 4:15 in the New Commons.  Hope to see you there!

West Linn High School Parent/Player Girls Soccer Meeting, May 21st @ 7pm WLHS Forum Room (upstairs) AGENDA:  Summer and Tryouts Calendar; Coaches Expectations; Comments, Questions; Meet the Coaches
Contact Coach Holly – hbaird11@gmail.com   http://www.road9sports.com/team/WestSoccer/

Jumpstart is a program provided by West Linn High school for 8^th grade student who could benefit from some additional preparation before heading into high school.  This class will be skill-based in specific curriculum areas and focused on propelling students forward academically.  Remember, they will earn an elective credit for this class and will cost the students nothing but their attendance and some homework during the month of July.  Students who would most benefit from this class will receive an invitation to attend.

The Wilsonville Festival of Arts is June 2 – 10:00 am  - 2:00 pm in the Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center by Town Center Park, 39600 SW Park Place, Wilsonville.  See: arts organization and Wilsonville Festival of Arts project information at www.WilsonvilleArts.org, or the “school district community bulletin board “ at www.wlwv.k12.or.us.   The Silent Art Auction will include a Flying V guitar and two gift certificates for the Youth Music Project’s Summer Camps (valued at $350 each).  For more information about YMP’s Summer Camps, please visit www.YouthMusicProject.org or download the summer camp flyer at http://youthmusicproject.org/flyer.pdf

 The 13th annual Wilsonville Festival of Arts: Sat, June 2, 10 – 6 PM and Sunday June 2, 10-5 PM. What: Juried Visual Art Show features the work of artists. Literary Art booths featuring authors book sales and signing.  Live music, dance, and puppetry on the Main Stage.   Saturday Headliner: Aaron Meyer  Student Art Pavilion showcases artwork from the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. Sunday short film screenings 12- 4.  Tour of Public Art Sculptures: Saturday by SMART trolley bus; Sunday-group bicycle.  Cost:    This is a Free event for the public. Donations welcome!

Dates to note: May 1-4 Burns Science trip

1 WLHS Forecasting

1 PTSA Meeting 9:00am

1 Bowen& Hunt OHANA FT 9:20AM

1 TAG Seminar 4PM

2 8^th grade visit to WVHS

3 Choir Primary School Tour 9:15 – Noon

3 Track Meet @ Gladstone High

4 Spirit Day – Sports

4 Orchestra Primary Tour FT

4 Cinco de Mayo FT

 Please see the attached message from the West Linn Wilsonville Education Foundation. WestLinnWilsonville_Counts2! 

As we get closer to warmer weather, closer to the end of school, there’s a tendency of forgetting homework, forgetting where lunch boxes and backpacks are left, and leaving items in the gym locker rooms. Parents please talk to your students about their cell phones. It is important that they leave them in their lockers during the day and lock them in their gym lockers during track. We have cell phones turned into the office every day and know that they can be expensive to replace. 

Outdoor Science School. Remember to get all your forms in as soon as possible. As regards medications your child may need while at Outdoor Science School: All medications need to be brought to the office by May 18^th. Students cannot bring their own medication into the school. They must be brought in by an adult. If you are bringing in a prescription medication the prescription bottle must accompany the medication. A prescription bottle is enough to validate our records, you do not need a doctor’s signature. 

Get out the track shoes!　 Start the training! 　　The Cougar Run for Funds is right around the corner! Friday, May 18^th Athey students will run! Run! 　Run! during the school day to bring in funds for the Activity Fitness Center in the back of the school.　　 Close to $25,000 is needed to fund the whole center – and the PTSA is hoping to work our way there through this great new event.　　 Volunteers are needed for a variety of needs – “day of” and planning. 　**We’re also in need of a Sound System for music during the event. This is for music to be played outside around the track while the kids run.　　 Speakers plugged into a player are needed.** Please contact Jen Butts 503 341-9588 or butts.jennifer@yahoo.com if you can offer time, energy and/or sound! 　　Cougar Run poster.　 

May 30th 2012 WLMS Dance Team Technique class: In this class you will work on the technical side of dance in a fun environment. You can take this class to prepare for the West Linn Middle School “Competition Team”, or if you are trying out for HS Dance Team this year or next, or if you just want to better your skills, meet new friends, and have fun. Class will be taught by Sydnie Bray and Karlie Gilliam, both are current dance coaches for the WLMS Dance Team, former High School Dance Team dancers, and they have also trained in ballet, jazz and hip-hop. You can do one or both sessions…they will have some different curriculum, and those that do both will go into more advanced techniques. Make sure to wear comfy/dance clothes and shoes to dance in. Bring a friend. Open to West Linn/Wilsonville School District Boundary Residents. Transportation to the highschool is not provided. $85 per session. Session One begins Monday April 2^nd, Session Two begins Monday June 4^th. Classes will be every Monday for 8 weeks, 4:30-6:30 at West Linn HS. For 5^th to 8^th grades.  The 1st Annual WLHS Youth Cheer Clinic will take place on Saturday, May 12th from 9am-1pm. Students　in grades　K-8 are welcome to　join and registration forms can be found in your school’s main office or by emailing Coach Nikki Stroup at stroupn@wlwv.k12.or.us. Cost is $25 per student or $40 per family and includes a t-shirt. We hope to see all of you future cheerleaders there!

 The city of West Linn is offering a co-ed, Recreational Volleyball Program for teens.　 This is a non-competitive sport that anyone with volleyball basic knowledge can join in and play.　　 No coaching provided. TUESDAY NIGHTS 7:00-8:30　 (Last class May 29^th 2012) WILLAMETTE PRIMARY GYM $ 2.00 Drop-in Fee  

2012 District Summer Offerings For middle schoolers we have three different offerings: Children’s Art Institute, Leadership Camp and Adventure Camp.  Please see the flyer summer newsletter info.

Lions Football: If you are a football player or thinking about becoming a football player please join us Sunday, May 20th at 6 p.m. in the Commons at West Linn High School for a freshman football orientation. This event is for players and parents. You will hear from our new head football coach Mike Fanger, other coaches, and varsity players about what to expect and what it means to be a part of Lion Football. Go Lions!

WONDERFUL AMERICAN FAMILIES NEEDED TO HOST INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Cultural Homestay International is looking for HOST families for International Students coming from Italy, China, Slovakia, Brazil, Mongolia, Germany, Spain and Mexico who are coming to　our community　to attend local high schools for the coming school year. They would like to live with a typical, busy American family. This is a cultural experience, not only for the students, but also for your family. If interested, call Kathie Simmons, Academic Coordinator at 503-737-4131 or email at kasimmons322@gmail.com 

Carl Neuburger, West Linn HS head volleyball coach　and　his entire coaching staff　invites all incoming freshman interested in playing volleyball in the fall to come to an informational meeting at West Linn High School on Weds. June 6th at 4:15 in the New Commons.　 Hope to see you there!   

There has been as increase of pertussis (whooping cough) in our area. Please see the attached Letter from the Health Department.

West Linn High School Parent/Player Girls Soccer Meeting, May 21st @ 7pm WLHS Forum Room (upstairs) AGENDA: Summer and Tryouts Calendar; Coaches Expectations; Comments, Questions; Meet the Coaches
Contact Coach Holly – hbaird11@gmail.com http://www.road9sports.com/team/WestSoccer/

Jumpstart is a program provided by West Linn High school for 8^th grade student who could benefit from some additional preparation before heading into high school. This class will be skill-based in specific curriculum areas and focused on propelling students forward academically. Remember, they will earn an elective credit for this class and will cost the students nothing but their attendance and some homework during the month of July. Students who would most benefit from this class will receive an invitation to attend.

Wood Middle School’s PTSA would like to extend an invitation to Athey families. They are presenting a program called “Managing Stress in Middle School” on May 9th from 7-9pm.

Managing Stress in Middle School A Presentation and Discussion with Diane Gans for WLWV Middle School Parents.  Wednesday, May 9, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Wood Middle School Library *Childcare is available

May 30th is the annual 8th grade career day! We are looking for guest speakers to speak to 8th grade students about their careers and education. We are looking for a wide variety of speakers! Are you (or someone you know) a designer, doctor, architect, programmer, artist, entrepreneur, restaurateur, veterinarian, police officer/fire fighter/military, social service/non profit, journalist, professor, actor… OR another job you would be willing to talk about? If so, please contact Leann Gallien @ 503-673-7408 or gallienl@wlwv.k12.or.us
This is a great event for our students to learn about the value of their education and for community members to share their experience with youth. Please call, we would LOVE to have you at ACMS! 

Dates to note: April  23  8^th grade FT to WLHS

        24  TAG FT – Noon

        24  Burns FT mtg. 6:00pm

        26  Journalism to RR 10:45am

         26  Track Meet at Ogden Middle School

         27 Culture Day – Taiko Drum assembly

 Costa Rica meeting Monday night 7pm room 21.  If you miss this informational meeting and are interested in this educational travel opportunity for your student in March 2013, contact Diane Wells at wellsd@wlwv.k12.or.us.

 A message from Dr. Rhoades regarding our snow day make-up:  School was closed for snow on one day in March 13, 2012.  [At Monday night's meeting], we recommended and the Board agreed that in making up our snow day we will end school for students as planned on Friday, June, 15th.  We will capture additional instructional time by making the professional growth early release day scheduled for April 25th a full school day for students.  Monday June, 18th will be a collaborative professional growth day for our teachers and Tuesday will be the scheduled teacher work day. 

Please see the attached message from the West Linn Wilsonville Education Foundation.  WestLinnWilsonville_Counts2!

Outdoor Science School.  Remember to get all your forms in as soon as possible.  As regards medications your child may need while at Outdoor Science School: All medications need to be brought to the office by May 18^th.  Students cannot bring their own medication into the school.  They must be brought in by an adult.  If you are bringing in a prescription medication the prescription bottle must accompany the medication.  A prescription bottle is enough to validate our records, you do not need a doctor’s signature.

Get out the track shoes!  Start the training!   The Cougar Run for Funds is right around the corner! Friday, May 18^th Athey students will run! Run!  Run! during the school day to bring in funds for the Activity Fitness Center in the back of the school.   Close to $25,000 is needed to fund the whole center – and the PTSA is hoping to work our way there through this great new event.   Volunteers are needed for a variety of needs – “day of” and planning.  **We’re also in need of a Sound System for music during the event. This is for music to be played outside around the track while the kids run.   Speakers plugged into a player are needed.** Please contact Jen Butts 503 341-9588 or butts.jennifer@yahoo.com if you can offer time, energy and/or sound!   Cougar Run poster. 

May 30th 2012 is the annual 8th grade career day! We are looking for guest speakers to speak to 8th grade students about their careers and education. We are looking for a wide variety of speakers! Are you (or someone you know) a designer, doctor, architect, programmer, artist, entrepreneur, restaurateur, veterinarian, police officer/fire fighter/military, social service/non profit, journalist, professor, actor… OR another job you would be willing to talk about? If so, please contact Leann Gallien @ 503-673-7408 or gallienl@wlwv.k12.or.us
This is a great event for our students to learn about the value of their education and for community members to share their experience with youth. Please call, we would LOVE to have you at ACMS!

WLMS Dance Team Technique class: In this class you will work on the technical side of dance in a fun environment. You can take this class to prepare for the West Linn Middle School “Competition Team”, or if you are trying out for HS Dance Team this year or next, or if you just want to better your skills, meet new friends, and have fun. Class will be taught by Sydnie Bray and Karlie Gilliam, both are current dance coaches for the WLMS Dance Team, former High School Dance Team dancers, and they have also trained in ballet, jazz and hip-hop. You can do one or both sessions…they will have some different curriculum, and those that do both will go into more advanced techniques. Make sure to wear comfy/dance clothes and shoes to dance in. Bring a friend. Open to West Linn/Wilsonville School District Boundary Residents. Transportation to the highschool is not provided. $85 per session.  Session One begins Monday April 2^nd, Session Two begins Monday June 4^th.  Classes will be every Monday for 8 weeks, 4:30-6:30 at West Linn HS. For 5^th to 8^th grades.

 WLHS DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS 
Tryouts for the 2012-2013 WLHS Debutantes Dance Team will be held April 30-May 3 from 4:30-7:00 pm in the Auxiliary Gym at WLHS. There will be a mandatory parent meeting in the Forum on Monday, April 30 at 7:00 pm. Application form can be found on the WLHS Debutantes website. Please contact coach Amanda Wilcox with any questions at coachamandawlhs@yahoo.com

The 1st Annual WLHS Youth Cheer Clinic will take place on Saturday, May 12th from 9am-1pm. Students in grades K-8 are welcome to join and registration forms can be found in your school’s main office or by emailing Coach Nikki Stroup at stroupn@wlwv.k12.or.us. Cost is $25 per student or $40 per family and includes a t-shirt. We hope to see all of you future cheerleaders there!

The city of West Linn is offering a co-ed, Recreational Volleyball Program for teens.  This is a non-competitive sport that anyone with volleyball basic knowledge can join in and play.   No coaching provided.  TUESDAY NIGHTS 7:00-8:30  (Last class May 29^th 2012) WILLAMETTE PRIMARY GYM $ 2.00 Drop-in Fee

2012 District Summer Offerings!  For middle schoolers we have three different offerings: Children’s Art Institute, Leadership Camp and Adventure Camp.  Please see the flyers: CAI registration form, leadership reg form, adventure reg form_2 

Lost and Found! Once again our lost and found is overwhelming our clothes rack.  All items left on the rack will be donated on May 1^st.  Please have your student stop to pick up any clothing or shoes they may have left at school.

Lions Football: If you are a football player or thinking about becoming a football player please join us Sunday, May 20th at 6 p.m. in the Commons at West Linn High School for a freshman football orientation.  This event is for players and parents.  You will hear from our new head football coach Mike Fanger, other coaches, and varsity players about what to expect and what it means to be a part of Lion Football. Go Lions!