Athey Creek Middle School

Dates to note:   Jan. 24^th CREST Farm Field Trip

                        25^th PTSA Garage Sale Item Drop-off 7:30-9:30am

                        25^th Art Field Trip

                        25^th Mock Trial at Dist. Offic3 7:00pm

                        26^th Winter Choir Concert 7:00pm

                        27^th 7^th Grade Field Trip to Car Show

No-Bail-Out-Days will be Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the third quarter. For more information on No Bail Out Days see the button on the left.                                   

Middle school wrestling information can be found here, http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=wlhswrestling and registration can be found on the top of the WLHS Wrestling Team Site. We also have forms in the office. Wrestling has begun but students can still join.

EARLY SPRING CLEANING?  SAVE YOUR DONATIONS! CALL OR EMAIL TO DONATE FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL ATHEY CREEK GARAGE SALE.  ALL DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE/RECEIPT PROVIDED. Contact Kathy DeSpain at b_kdespain@msn.com or 503/638-0737.  Curb Side Drop off on Jan 25^th.  Athey Creek’s Garage Sale is on April 13th & 14th.   See flyer attached: Spring Fling Flyer  A fundraiser for Athey Creek’s PTSA to continue to fund technology in the school, teaching tools in the classroom, student activities and programs, scholarships and the breakfast program.

Vision Screening- On Friday February 10th Nursing Services will be offering distance vision screening for students of Athey Creek Middle School.  We will only be screening students whose parents have requested a screening. To request a screening please contact Brenda Hogan at Hoganb@wlwv.k12.or.us or at 503-673-7041. The deadline to request a screening is Wednesday, February 8th. 

Always wanting to support our broader school district, please take a few moments to read the attached flyers about an important event at Art Tech High School on Jan. 31.ATHS Sustainability Event 

Please see the attached CREST field trip and spring break camp information. spring break info 

A BIG thank you to all the families that have provided food for the TASA luncheons.  They have been delicious.  We are, however, acquiring quite a selection of serving plates, serving utensils, pyrex ware, baskets, etc. in which food was brought to the school.  If you are missing something, please feel free to stop by and take a look.  We have them laid out on a table in the staff room.

Information about the Parent Empowerment Program for parents.  This is a totally free parent education series for parents in our school district.  The third class of the series is offered this week … parents can still join the winter class this week. Parent Empowerment flyer – winter 2012 

If your child is applying to a private school next year, please let Ms. Kieling, kielingd@wlwv.k12.or.us, in the office know.  She can help you get together the required information the schools request and we can note in our records where your child will be attending high school.

We have once again filled up our Lost and Found clothing rack.  Please encourage your student to look for items they have lost.  All items will be given to charity on Feb 3^rd. 

WILSONVILLE YOUTH LACROSSE – Registration Open and FREE New Player Clinic!  Girls and Boys youth lacrosse 3rd-8th graders, sign-up now! Please visit our website at  http://www.wilsonvillelacrosse.com/ and please follow these directions:~~ Click on ONLINE FORMS (left side of drop down menu)~~ Go to 2012 YOUTH REGISTRATION FORMS

Dates to note:   Jan. 10^th PTSA Meeting 9:00am

Student work

                          10^th Applied Field Trip 9:30am

                          10^th TAG Seminar 4:00pm

                          11^th Early Release 1:45pm

                           12^th &13^th All State Honor Choir

Middle school wrestling information can be found here, http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=wlhswrestling and registration can be found on the top of the WLHS Wrestling Team Site. We also have forms in the office.

EARLY SPRING CLEANING?  SAVE YOUR DONATIONS! CALL OR EMAIL TO DONATE FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL ATHEY CREEK GARAGE SALE.  ALL DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE/RECEIPT PROVIDED. Contact Kathy DeSpain at b_kdespain@msn.com or 503/638-0737.  

Vision Screening-February 10^th – On Friday February 10th Nursing Services will be offering distance vision screening for students of Athey Creek Middle School.  We will only be screening students whose parents have requested a screening. To request a screening please contact Brenda Hogan at Hoganb@wlwv.k12.or.us or at 503-673-7041. The deadline to request a screening is Wednesday, February 8th.

If your child is applying to a private school next year, please let Ms. Kieling, kielingd@wlwv.k12.or.us,  in the office know.  She can help you get together the required information the schools request and we can note in our records where your child will be attending high school.

THANK YOU from the WLWV Education Foundation – Thanks to tremendous district-wide support, the West Linn-Wilsonville Education Foundation is pleased to announce the success of its 2011 H.O.T. Honor Our Teachers Holiday Gift Campaign.  Over $25,000 was donated in honor of more than 400 teachers and other educators.  These honored teachers received gift-wrapped letters and certificates notifying them of this special recognition from their students and families in the community.

     To our families – we are extremely grateful for your generous contributions to this fund on behalf of our staff members.  Being a part of this deeply committed community in support of our schools is a gift that keeps on giving year-round!  From all of us – thank you, and Happy New Year!  - Carol Egan, Principal and Kathy Gregg, Assistant Principal

A message from the District Nurses – We have had a mild start to winter but we want to remind you that it is cold and flu season.  We would like to take this opportunity to remind you to keep your student’s immunizations up to date and also provide you with some guidelines for keeping your children home when they are ill.  We invite you to become familiar with our website where you find this information and much more.  To access our website go to www.wlwv.k12.or.us   and click onto Departments and then click onto Nursing/Health Services. 

Volunteers needed:  We find we have a need for adult supervision in the study center before school, Monday from 8am to 9am.  If you can volunteer regularly or even just once we can use your help.  Please contact Ms. Liden in the office, lidenj@wlwv.k12.or.us, for more information or to sign up.

We can also use a volunteers on Friday afternoon during 5^th and 6^th periods. Please contact Ms. Liden in the office, lidenj@wlwv.k12.or.us, for more information or to sign up.

Looking for info on the ski bus?  Go here: http://www.bond.wlwv.k12.or.us/cbb/flyer/West-Linn-Middle-Schools-Sports-West-Linn-Ski-Bus_1320443545.pdf

Cleaning out your old sports equipment?  We could use your basketballs, soccer balls, footballs for our recess supplies.  If you would like to donate we would be happy to accept them.

Dates to note:   Jan. 10^th PTSA Meeting 9:00am

                          10^th Applied Field Trip  9:30am

                          10^th TAG Seminar 4:00pm

                          11^th Early Release 1:45pm

                             12^th &13^th All State Honor Choir

Calling all construction/stone workers.  Please contact Ms Egan for more information:  eganc@wlwv.k12.or.us

Volunteers needed:  We find we have a need for adult supervision in the study center before school, Monday through Friday from 8am to 9am.  If you can volunteer regularly or even just once we can use your help.  Please contact Ms. Liden in the office, lidenj@wlwv.k12.or.us, for more information or to sign up.

We can also use volunteers in the afternoon during 5^th and 6^th periods. Please contact Ms. Liden in the office, lidenj@wlwv.k12.or.us, for more information or to sign up.

Looking for info on the ski bus?  Go here: http://www.bond.wlwv.k12.or.us/cbb/flyer/West-Linn-Middle-Schools-Sports-West-Linn-Ski-Bus_1320443545.pdf

Just a reminder that the Athey Creek Dress Code still applies.  No off the shoulder dresses or tops, no really short skirts or shorts, even with tights underneath, and please leave your blankets at home.  Coats can be worn if you feel cold.

Cleaning out your old sports equipment?  We could use your basketballs, soccer balls, footballs for our recess supplies.  If you would like to donate we would be happy to accept them.

Athey Creek is collecting non-perishable breakfast food items. All items will be given to students at Athey Creek who have not had breakfast. If you would like to donate breakfast food (such as granola bars, cereal bars, trail mix, or 100% juice boxes) please bring your donations to the box in the office. We especially need juice!  Thank you.

Dates to note:  Dec.13^th Journalism Field trip 10:30am

                           13^th Select choir to Stafford

                           14^th TAG Lunch Field Trip 11:45am

                           15^th Choir to Zoolights 4:30pm

                           15^th Band Holiday Concert at West Linn 7pm

                           19-30^th Winter Break

                      Jan. 3^rd School Resumes

The Giving Tree is here! Each year the Athey Creek student council runs a collection drive for a charity organization during the month of Dec. This year, the students chose The Oregon Humane Society AND Morrison Child and Family Services to help people and animals!  If you are interested in participating, please visit the Giving Tree in the office to choose a gift tag. Return your NEW, UNWRAPPED gifts to the office by Dec. 14th! Thank you!

Oregon Humane Society: http://www.oregonhumane.org/ 

Morrison Center: http://www.morrisonkids.org/

Site Council is conducting a survey.  Please go to this link and fill out the survey: http://www2.wlwv.k12.or.us/it/wsg/TakeSurvey.php?id=071819749594ed3 Only once please!!

Calling all construction/stone workers.  Please contact Ms Egan for more information:  eganc@wlwv.k12.or.us

Volunteers needed:  We find we have a need for adult supervision in the study center before school, Monday through Friday from 8am to 9am.  If you can volunteer regularly or even just once we can use your help.  Please contact Ms. Liden in the office, lidenj@wlwv.k12.or.us, for more information or to sign up.

We can also use volunteers in the afternoon during 5^th and 6^th periods. Please contact Ms. Liden in the office, lidenj@wlwv.k12.or.us, for more information or to sign up.

Looking for info on the ski bus?  Go here: http://www.bond.wlwv.k12.or.us/cbb/flyer/West-Linn-Middle-Schools-Sports-West-Linn-Ski-Bus_1320443545.pdf

The latest CREST newsletter is ready for your enjoyment:  http://www.crest.wlwv.k12.or.us/sf_newsletter/Nov2011.pdf

Attendance Area/Boundary Community Meetings: H:\pdf\boundary community mtg doc.pdf

Honor Our Teachers Fundraising Campaign:  honor-our-teachers  What is the H.O.T. holiday gift for teachers this year?  A donation in their honor to the West Linn-Wilsonville Education Foundation!  By making an “Honor Our Teachers” donation to the WLWV Education Foundation, your child’s teacher will receive a letter stating that a donation has been made on their behalf, as well as a certificate to post in their classroom.  All funds donated to the Foundation during this campaign will be INCLUDED IN THE FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL GIFT to the West Linn-Wilsonville School District for the express purpose of maximizing the number of teaching positions and thereby reducing class sizes for the 2012-13 school year.  WITH YOUR HELP, WE GAVE $150,000 TO THE DISTRICT FOR THE 2011-12 SCHOOL YEAR BUDGET! 

To honor a teacher with a donation or to learn more about the WLWV Education Foundation, please visit us at www.wlwvfoundation.org. Donations may also be dropped off at your school’s office or by mailing your donation to the West Linn-Wilsonville Education Foundation, 1980 Willamette Falls Dr. #120-117, West Linn, OR  97068 (see the attached H.O.T. flyer).  All donations are tax-deductible.

Just a reminder that the Athey Creek Dress Code still applies.  No off the shoulder dresses or tops, no really short skirts or shorts, even with tights underneath, and please leave your blankets at home.  Coats can be worn if you feel cold.

Cleaning out your old sports equipment?  We could use your basketballs, soccer balls, footballs for our recess supplies.  If you would like to donate we would be happy to accept them.

For our Wilsonville families: WACC flyer

Note from Superintendant Bill Rhoades:  http://www.wlwv.k12.or.us/cms/lib5/OR01001812/Centricity/Domain/39/12-9-11commcommunications.pdf

Friday will be “holiday spirit day,” aka “ugly holiday sweater day.” Show YOUR spirit by wearing your festive holiday clothes and ugly holiday sweaters!