June 11, 2013
School notes for June 11, 2013
Bloodworth graduates from Concordia Shelby Bloodworth of Camas graduated cum lade from Concordia University in Portland.
Bloodworth graduates from Concordia Shelby Bloodworth of Camas graduated cum lade from Concordia University in Portland.
Riverside Christian School in Washougal has hired a new principal.
Four-year-old raising money for Oklahoma The granddaughter of Camas School District transportation department manager Laura Nowland is accepting money and donations for those impacted by the deadly tornado in Oklahoma.
When avid fisherman Gayle Cooper was asked if she'd like to take students on a field trip to the Columbia River Fisheries Program, she jumped at the opportunity. "Fishing is really big in my family and there's also the environmental component, which is very important," said the Skyridge Middle School teacher. Cooper was contacted by Donna Allard, a fish biologist in charge of education at the fisheries program. For more information or to schedule a field trip, contact Donna Allard at donna_allard@fws.gov.
Nineteen Camas High School students attended the Science Olympiad National Tournament in Dayton, Ohio recently. Students competed in 25 events against 59 other high school state champion schools from across the country at Wright University.
The following students were named Super Citizens at Cape Horn-Skye Elementary. Kindergarten, special talents: Lillian Grindy, Teddy Seitz, Caitlin King, Tyler Klopman, Carson McGrew, Nevaeh McIntosh and Tarah McIntosh.
Sophia Hansen of Camas is this year's winner of the Eoff Award from the Portland Youth Philharmonic. Hansen is a Skyridge Middle School sixth-grader and viola player with the organization.
Papermaker Preschool opens enrollment The Papermaker Preschool, located at Camas High School, has open enrollment for children who are 4 by Aug. 31. The morning session runs from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m., and the afternoon session runs from 12:45 to 3:15 p.m. The full-time preschool hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Part-time tuition is $230 per month, and full time tuition is $690 per month (nine-hour maximum per day). The preschool follows the Camas School District calendar.
For the past several years, Lacamas Heights Elementary students have raised money for the American Heart Association. This year, 115 students participated in AHA's Hoops for Hearts program. It was coordinated by Jeanie Moran, Lacamas Heights physical education teacher. In all, the students raised $10,925 for the AHA, which is $4,745 more than last year. "Hoops for Heart is a great event because it allows us to teach the kids about community service, as well as educate them about the heart, heart disease, and the role that exercise plays in heart health," said Moran.
Items needed for community sale to benefit teen with cancer Spring cleaning? If so, items are needed for an upcoming community rummage sale and raffle to benefit a Camas High School freshman with cancer.
