Timberwolf Times
MARCH 2024
April Vonderharr, Principal | Salina Machida, Assistant Principal
Teri Buck, Head Secretary | Sabrina Manseau, Assistant Secretary
CAPITAL LEVY UPDATE
On Feb. 13, voters in the Battle Ground Public Schools district were asked to approve a three-year capital levy to provide funding for needed repairs and upgrades, as well as an expansion of popular high school skilled trades programs. With over 52% support, the levy was approved.
"I’m grateful for the support from staff, families and community members," said Superintendent Denny Waters. "The capital levy will fund repairs and/or updates at every school in the district and go a long way toward keeping students safe, warm and dry."
This is the first time Battle Ground Public Schools has run a capital levy. The district's board of directors approved the measure after considering community feedback that prioritized maintaining existing buildings, in addition to improving security and upgrading several skilled trades programs at the high schools. The capital levy will provide the district with funding to address some of the issues while retaining the lowest overall tax rate of any district in Clark County.
INCREASING SAFETY AT OUR SCHOOL
Our gate for parent pick up will remain locked until 3:10 p.m. to increase safety while students are still on campus. Please be sure to have your parent pick up number displayed in your window. A staff member will be checking vehicles in.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Don't forget to change your clocks forward on Sunday.
CONFERENCES
Parent-Teacher conferences are on March 20th and 21st. School will be dismissed at 12:40. Spring conferences are not required for all students, so your child's teacher will be communicating if they'd like to meet with your family.
OPEN HOUSE
MARCH 28TH
STATE TESTING COMING UP
3rd and 4th grade
Testing will being late April. Please make sure your child brings headphones to use while testing.
VISION AND HEARING SCREENING
SPRING SPIRIT WEEK
March 25th - 29th
- Monday - Disney/Marvel Day
- Tuesday - Western Day
- Wednesday - Timberwolf Day
- Thursday - Crazy Hair/Hat Day
- Friday - PJ/Cozy Day
HAVE A NIGHT OFF AND SUPPORT YOUR PTO
April 15th
MOD Pizza and Menchies are hosting a Support Tukes Day! Bring your family and friends and have pizza and frozen yogurt in support of our school. Stay tuned for more local restaurant dates!
CALLING ALL KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
Children who will turn five years old by Aug. 31, 2024, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year. Parents/guardians are encouraged to enroll their child as soon as possible to ensure they can participate in key events leading up to the start of kindergarten, including orientation and JumpStart.
To enroll, parents will need proof of their child's birth date (such as a birth certificate) and a signed and completed Washington state Certificate of Immunization Status form. Please note that the State of Washington requires that immunization records be medically verified get more information on the district website and begin the registration process.
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN 24/25
Children who will be four years old by Aug. 31, 2024, may be eligible to attend Transitional Kindergarten in the fall. This free, full-day pre-kindergarten program is offered at five primary school locations, including Captain Strong, Daybreak, Glenwood Heights, Tukes Valley and Yacolt. Families who are interested can fill out an eligibility form through the district website. If accepted, you will be notified by the end of February. More information about the program is available through OSPI.
KEY DATES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
2024 - 2025 School Calendar
The 2024-25 academic calendar is now available for next school year. Here are some of the key dates:
First day of school: Tuesday, Aug. 27
Kindergarten Smart Start begins: Tuesday, Sept. 3
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29
Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024, through Jan. 3, 2025
Spring break: Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4
Last day of school: Tuesday, June 10 (assuming no added days for weather-related closures)
VOLUNTEERING IN THE CLASSROOM
- Please complete the online form.
- Bring your valid photo identification to any school or the district office for verification. These documents must be turned in BEFORE your application can be processed. Once all documents are turned in, it takes 7-10 business days for clearance.
- Washington residents* must present a valid Washington driver’s license or state ID card. By law, after you move to Washington state, you have 30 days to obtain your Washington driver’s license.
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
GET INVOLVED
Want to get involved? We need volunteers! Want to help improve the school for students? CONTACT US!
Upcoming meetings in the Tukes Valley library from 4pm-5pm:
April 8th, 2024
May 6th, 2024
June 3rd, 2024
Have ideas and can't make the meeting, or want more information on the Tukes Valley PTO? We're an open book. Contact us at info@tukesvalleypto.org.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
SIGN UP ONLINE
If you are interested in before or after school care - sign up now! You can use the Parent sign up form to begin the process today.
FRIENDLY REMINDERS FROM THE OFFICE
- Our phone number is 360-885-6200 and our hours are 8:30-4:30
- Please either send a note with your student or email the office @ tvpoffice@battlegroundps.org no later than 2:30 p.m. with a going home plan
- If your child has borrowed clothes from the health room please wash them and return to the school as soon as possible
- Call the office to excuse an absence within 72 hours
- Come into the office to sign your student in when they are tardy
- March 15th, 2024 snow makeup day
- March 20-21, 2024 early release at 12:40 for conferences
- Late start on March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 2024
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