Author: Christy Collette

White Pass Elementary

January 31, 2020

Panther Cub Press

Upcoming Events

Pizza with the Principal	2/3
Youth Spring Sports Signups 6-7 WPE Library	2/4
PTO Meeting in the high school library 6-7	2/11
Health Van– K-3 grade	2/13
Presidents Day– No School	2/17

Dear Families and Students,
We’ve been seeing more than the usual amount of Pokemon, toys, and electronics coming to school recently. Please remember that student personal items (like Pokemon, toys, & electronics) must remain in a student’s backpack during school hours. In fact, we discourage students from bringing those items at all. We don’t want our kiddos distracted from their learning, and we don’t want personal items to get lost or damaged! Staff members may confiscate toys and electronics if they are a distraction, or if they are repeatedly brought out during school hours. Please check page 15 of our student handbook for the full policy. Thanks in advance for helping keep our students focused on learning.
Today is the (temporary) last day for our very own Miss Christy Hampton, school secretary extraordinaire. She is taking maternity leave for the rest of the school year. Please thank her, when you see her around town, for all the ways she helps our school! And, send her and her family good thoughts as they await the new baby. Miss Christy will be back in August, and long-time para-educator Leah Gillispie will be our secretary for the rest of this school year. Please welcome Miss Leah into her new role.
Finally, looking farther ahead, the 100th day of school is February 10th! Our teachers always plan fun activities for the day, with celebrations and educational activities alike. I’m looking forward to it.
Kind regards,
Nathan Coutsoubos
Principal
White Pass Elementary School
(360) 497-7300 x2000

MWP Youth Spring Sports Signups

When: February 4, 2020
Where: White Pass Elementary Library
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Or
When: February 6, 2020
Where: Morton Elementary Cafeteria
Time 6:00-7:00 pm
Please be prepared to pay at signups
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T-ball ages 5 & 6 year olds– Cost is $45.00
Boys Baseball for ages 7-12 cost is $75.00
Contact Joe Hamre at (253) 880-4155 for more information.
Girls Fastpitch U8-U14 ages 6-14– Cost is $60.00
Contact Jen Montoure at (360) 523-8714 for more information.
Order Form for Baseball and Fastpitch sweatshirts will be at signups.
Volleyball grades 4th-6th– Cost is $45.00
Contact Tammy Kelly at (360) 827-2361 for more information.
Little Dribblers 8ft hoop Basketball for grades K-2 Cost is $35.00
Contact Stephanie Chambers at (360) 304-9801 for more information.

February 13th– K-3 Health Van
March17th- Books & Blankets
March 24th-26th– Conference Week
April 6th-10th– Spring Break

Field Trip Information Night
for 4th-6th Grade Parents
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
6:00-7:00 pm
White Pass Elementary Gym
Pizza will be provided!
Please join us to learn more about the two extended field trips that will be offered in the spring. Both trips are free for all 4th-6th graders. For more questions you may contact Amelia Donahey at adonahey@whitepass.k12.wa.us

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