School notes for Aug. 2, 2011

Fundraising underway for covered playground

Cape Horn-Skye Elementary is offering a unique opportunity for community members to contribute to its “Covered Playground Project.”

Students have been working for two years to raise enough money to build a 40 by 90 foot cover over the existing playground so that even during inclement weather, they can still get outdoors.

Currently $5,000 short of their goal, a fundraiser has been established for families to have their names engraved on a bronze plaque which will be permanently placed alongside the finished structure.

Several tiers are available including a star sponsorship for $50 or more, bronze sponsorship for $100 or more, a silver sponsorship for $250 or more, and a gold sponsorship for $500 or more.

Donations are tax deductible and can be mailed to Cape Horn-Skye Boosters, 9731 Washougal River Road, Washougal, WA 98671. Donors should note the name to be engraved on the plaque.

For more information, contact Tammy Connolly at 837-1130 or capehornskyeboosters@yahoo.com.

Library hosts poet’s circle

The Washougal Community Librarys hosting a poet’s circle on the fourth Saturday of every month for teenagers and adults. Participants are asked to bring poems to share, and be prepared to write and discuss with others.

The next session will meet at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. The library is located at 1661 “C” St. For more information, call 835-5393.

Preschool registration open

Washougal Community Education offers preschool at Cape Horn-Skye, Hathaway and Gause elementary schools. Children ages 3 to 5 who are fully potty trained can attend two or four days per week in a morning or afternoon session.

Preschool begins Tuesday, Aug. 30 at all locations. For registration information, contact Lisa Young at 954-3895 or lisa.young@washougal.k12.wa.us.

Joyful Noise accepting students

Joyful Noise Co-Op Preschool has spots open for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Options include Tuesday and Thursday for $50 a month, or pre-K on Friday only for $30 a month.

The preschool is located in the basement of Camas First Christian Church, 404 N.E. Sixth Ave. For more information, call 833-8738.