Skyridge Middle School News – April 2013 - Camas School District

http://www.schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/ April 2013
From the Principal – Aaron J. Smith
Greetings, Skyhawk Families!
Spring break is upon us and things will clip along at a rapid pace once we return from a well-deserved
break. Below is a list of events you can expect to hear about once all the hawks are back in the nest:
MSP testing begins April 30.
Track Season begins April 8.
Spirit Week April 8-12!
Students will select exploratory flex classes that will begin May 6.
In the meantime, I hope that this newsletter finds you preparing for quality time with your families over
spring break. We look forward to a productive and invigorating spring!
Sincerely,
Mr. Condon received an award from CEF
members Chad Stewart, Frank Hood, and Cassidy
Hines. Also included are Principal, Aaron Smith;
Assistant Principal, Clint Williams; and many of
Mr. Condon’s excited students.
SKYRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
5220 NW Parker Street, Camas, WA 98607
Tel: 360 833-5800 • Fax: 833-5801 • Attendance: 833-5806
2013 Camas Educational Foundation
Major Grant Awarded to Skyridge
Congratulations to John Condon and our students as they
move forward with the opportunity to learn through the use
of a Tablet Computer Lab for Middle School Science!
This major grant has been awarded by our Camas
Educational Foundation to John Condon of Skyridge
Middle School and Mistalyn Batten of Liberty Middle
School and made possible through a 50/50 partnership
between CEF and our Camas School District technology
department. Each teacher will receive a syncing cart which
will include 35 iPad minis and one Macbook and will be
used for a variety of purposes and applications including
the ability for students to gather information and construct
multimedia science journals and portfolios. They will be
able to take assessments and quizzes and receive
immediate feedback which will allow for timely intervention
tailored to each student’s need. Students will be able to
gather information as it is constructed, refer back to
previous learning, increase engagement and show what
they know in a variety of mediums.
Skyridge Newsworthy Notes 1

C A L E N D A R O F EVEN T S
Daily calendar review is available on our website:
www.schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/
APR 1-5 – SPRING BREAK – NO SCHOOL
APR 8-12 – ASB Spirit Week
APR 8 – Track Begins; First Practice
APR 10 – Cookie Dough Orders Pickup 2-4:30 PM
APR 12 – Spirit Assembly; 1:50 PM, Wood Gym
APR 13 – Science Olympiad State Tournament;
8 AM – 6 PM, Clark College
APR 15-26 – Skyridge Yearbook Spring Sales Blitz
APR 21 – CEF Iron Chef Event; Camas High School
Commons, 1-4 PM
APR 30 – MSP Testing Begins
APR 25-27 – Skyridge Spring Musical at CHS
Need Help With Math?
After school support is available as follows:
7 th & 8 th Math Lab Schedule
Wednesdays AM (7:25-7:55) /PM (2:45-3:15)
PM Apr 10
Ms. Wilderman Room 221
AM Apr 24
Mr. Burton Room 227
PM May 8
Ms. Buckley Room 127
PM May 22
Ms. Wilderman Room 221
AM June 5
Mr. Burton Room 227
AM Apr 17
Ms. Ulasewicz Room 202
PM May 1
Mr. Strawn Room 201
PM May 15
Mr. Bugbee Room 208
AM May 29
Ms. Ulasewicz Room 202
PM June 12
Mr. Strawn Room 201
8 th Grade Families – Mark Your Calendar:
You are invited: Skyridge 8 th Grade Celebration
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Time: 8 – 9:30 AM
Ceremony: Tom Wallenborn Gym
Reception following in Dining Room
Skyridge Newsworthy Notes 2
2013 SKYRIDGE
YEARBOOK
If you have not yet purchased a Skyridge
yearbook, our Spring Blitz is happening April
15-26. Reserve your 2013 edition - Cost $30.
All other sales will occur after yearbook
distribution on June 13. Copies will be sold on
first come first serve basis and quantities will
be limited.
All orders must be paid in the main office.
SKYRIDGE ASB
Spirit Week
APRIL 8 – 12
Monday: Comfy Day
Tuesday: Crazy Hair and/or
Crazy Sock Day
Wednesday: Sports Day
Thursday: Twin Day
Friday: Rainbow by grade and gender
6 th Grade Boys: Red – Girls: Orange
7 th Grade Boys: Green – Girls: Yellow
8 th Grade Boys: Purple – Girls: Blue
Spirit Assembly, Friday 1:50 - 2:40 PM

“Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day” − Thursday, April 25
Please remember that if you choose to have your child participate in Take Our
Daughters & Sons to Work Day off campus, you are required to make
arrangements in advance for their absence from school.
To report an absence or make arrangements for student pick up, contact our 24
hour attendance line at 833-5806.
Skyridge Honor Roll
58.5% of our students achieved Honor Roll during Trimester 2!
27% of those were a 4.0
52.5% were 3.7 to 3.99
20.5% had a 3.5 to 3.69
Good job Skyhawks!
LOTS OF FUN FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES
Visit www.ci.camas.wa.us to view a wide variety of opportunities offered in
Camas through the Parks and Recreation and our Camas Public Library.
Skyridge Newsworthy Notes 3
MSP TESTING –
April 24 through May 31
The state mandated Measurement of Student
Progress testing will occur during the above
dates. Please help support your student’s
success by making sure that your student is at
school throughout this testing time frame.

Skyridge Newsworthy Notes 4

Skyridge Newsworthy Notes 5

625 NE 4th Avenue, Camas WA 98607
360-834-4692
Spring Break Movies
Projected on the BIG SCREEN! Popcorn served - Free!
Wreck-It Ralph © Disney - Monday April 1st @ 2:00; rated PG
A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest
brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives. 108 minutes
Life of Pi © Fox - Tuesday April 2nd @ 2:00; rated PG
A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of
adventure and discovery! While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with
another survivor: a tiger. Based on the book by Yann Martel. 127 minutes
Aladdin © Disney - Wednesday April 3rd @ 2:00; rated G
In this award-winning musical animated feature, street urchin Aladdin accidentally
meets Princess Jasmine. They fall in love, but she can only marry a prince. Based on
the Middle-Eastern folk tale. 90 minutes
Breaking Dawn Part 1 © Summit - Thursday April 4th @ 2:00; rated PG-13
The werewolf pack hunt expecting parents vampire Edward and human Bella, whose
unborn child may pose a threat to the people of Forks. Based on the book by
Stephanie Meyer. 117 minutes
Breaking Dawn Part 2 © Summit - Friday April 5th @ 2:00; rated PG-13
After the birth of Bella and Edward’s daughter Renesmee, the Cullen family gather
other vampire clans in order to protect the child from the Volturi. Based on the book
by Stephanie Meyer. 115 minutes
Skyridge Newsworthy Notes 6
Monday: Wednesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday Closed