HUSKY HIGHLIGHTS 935 Filbert Lane Springfield, OR 97478 (541) 744-6403 Calendar of Events May 1, TH Spring Pictures (Pre-paid only) May 2, F Early Release May 5-9, M-F Teacher Appreciation Week May 6, T Self Manager Assemblies, Gr. 1 and 2-9:30 a.m. Gr. 3, 4, and 5-10:15 a.m. May 7, W Kindergarten Registration, 1:30-2:30 p.m. May 12-16, M-F Scholastic Book Fair May 15, TH Family Fun Night, 6:30-8 p.m. May 16, F Early Release May 21, W Music Performance, 1:30 p.m. May 22, TH Music Performance, 9:30 a.m. Final Performance, 6:30 p.m. Gr. 5 visits ASMS, 10:15-11:30 May 23, F Husky Fitness Day May 27, T Last day of BoxTops May 28, W 5th Grade Photo, 9:30-10 a.m. May 30, F First Grade, Gift of Literacy A Note from the Principal We are busy with many spring activities and events. Look for information in this issue on Kindergarten Registration, Book Fair and Family Fun Night, 3rd Grade Music Performances, Self Manager Assemblies, Husky Fitness Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more. You will also be receiving a Parent Survey soon. Thank you in advance for completing it and sending it back to school. We look forward to receiving your feedback. We use the information gathered from your responses to make improvements in our school-wide systems, instruction and communication. Mt. Vernon PTA is a large part of our volunteer force. Spring is the time for PTA Board Member Elections. Please see the attached flyers on our PTA Restructure plans for the 2014-2015 school year. Have a wonderful spring Cindy Nees, Mt. Vernon Principal Page 1
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3rd Grade Musical, Planet Rock May 21, Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Assembly Performance May 22, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Assembly Performance 6:30 p.m. Family/Community Performance (Students arrive and go to their classrooms at 6:15. Student attire: Mt. Vernon school uniforms) April Spelling Contest Congratulations to Mt. Vernon s four top spellers. Each of these students scored a perfect 25 words out of 25: Kylee Smith - 3rd Grade, Mr. Messinger s Class Rhylie Sevits - 4th Grade, Mrs. Gagnon s Class Tanner Windom - 5th Grade, Mrs. Jacobson s Class Abby Raven - 5th Grade, Mrs. Jacobson s Class After a double-overtime tie-breaker, Abby Raven was our winner and participated in the Springfield School District s competition. Child s Name: Parent/Guardian: Address: Kindergarten Search If you have, or know of a child who will be five (5) years old by September 1, 2014, and lives in the Mt. Vernon Elementary attendance area, please fill in the form below and return it to the school office. Birth Date: Telephone: Thank you for your help in locating incoming Mt. Vernon students. This information is vital in determining our kindergarten staff for next fall. Kindergarten registration at Mt. Vernon is scheduled on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Library. Page 3
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The Dish - May 2014 Elementary School Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday May 1-2 May 5-9 Toasted Cheese Sandwich w/tomato Soup Tuna Sandwich Steamed Broccoli BBQ Chicken Sandwich Fruit Parfait Carrot & Celery Sticks Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Veggie Wrap Mixed Vegetables Applesauce Salisbury Steak & Mashed Potatoes Chef Salad Green Beans Sliced Tomato & Cucumber Chicken Tortilla Soup w/taco Chips Taco Salad w/taco Chips Mandarin Oranges Fresh Broccoli & Carrots EARLY RELEASE Chicken Nuggets Ham Sandwich Pineapple Corndog Turkey Sandwich Tater Tots May 12-16 Chicken Fajita Ham & Cheese Sandwich Hamburger Cottage Cheese Fruit Plate Mandarin Oranges Carrots & Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Turkey Sandwich Steamed Broccoli Turkey Gravy & Mashed Potatoes Chef Salad Green Beans Sliced Tomato & Cucumbers EARLY RELEASE Pizza Cheese Sandwich Peas Applesauce May 19-23 Chicken Noodle Soup Tuna Sandwich Green Beans Fish Patty w/rice Fruit Parfait Stir Fry Vegetables Pineapple Fresh Carrots & Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Ham Sandwich Peas Beef Chili w/cornbread Crispy Chicken Salad w/cornbread Corn Applesauce Tomato & Cucumber Beef &Bean Nachos Turkey Sandwich May 26-30 NO SCHOOL Hot Dog on Bun Cottage Cheese Fruit Plate Fresh Broccoli & Cauliflower Turkey Noodle Casserole Ham Sandwich Peas & Carrots Enchilada Taco Salad w/taco Chips Mandarin Oranges Carrot & Celery Sticks Chicken Strips Cheese Sandwich Tater Tots HARVEST OF THE MONTH IS: RADISHES Fresh Fruit offered daily A meal consists of one entrée, two to three side selections and a carton of 1% Low Fat White Milk or Fat Free Chocolate Milk." USDA and this institution are equal opportunity providers and employers. Menu subject to change without notice STUDENT PRICE: Elementary School - $2.25 Middle School - $2.45 High School - $2.70 ADULT PRICE: Any adult - $3.25 Page 6