College Knowledge Night At Willamette
More than two dozen colleges, universities and college access-programs will be represented at Willamette High School’s annual College Knowledge Night this Thursday, May 10^th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
All Bethel parents and students are encouraged to attend this free event, which includes break-out sessions with college admission representatives, open-air information tables, and presentations on all aspects of preparing for college. Four scholarship drawings will also be held for Bethel’s incoming 8^th -11^th graders in attendance. For more information contact Karen Wiant at Willamette: 541-689-0731.

College: Yes You Can
If you can’t make it to College Knowledge Night, here’s another free event on how to plan for and pay for college. College: Yes You Can will be held at Linn Benton Community College in Albany this Saturday, May 12^th.  They will even provide a bus for free transportation. 6-8 grade students and their families are welcome. Click here to register and for more information about this bi-lingual event.

Close The Achievement Gap Conference
Parents, families and friends of African American students are invited to the 5^th annual Close the Achievement Gap – African American Family & Student Success Conference. Held in building 19 at LCC this Saturday, May 12^th from 11:00-5:00, the free event will feature workshops and break-out sessions. For more information call 541-285-1916.

Dear 8^th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians,

As the end of the school year approaches, plans have begun for the year end activities and departure ceremony.  Please read this letter carefully and call with any questions or concerns.

• 8^th      Grade Dance– Friday, June 1; 7-9 PM (Theme:  Masquerade)

Attire for the evening should adhere to our current dress code with one exception – girls may wear “strap” dresses/tanks for this event only; strapless dresses are not appropriate.  Students are not allowed to “come and go” – any student leaving the dance will not be allowed to return. Students should make prior arrangements to be picked up at 9:00 PM.

• 8^th      Grade Trip to Oaks Park, Portland – June 11^th  

Buses load at 7:15 a.m. for departure at 7:30 a.m. Return to school at approximately 3:30 p.m. Students should either bring money to purchase food at the park or pack a sack lunch (sack lunch may also be ordered in homeroom).  School dress code applies except that students may wear school appropriate hats and sunglasses. Electronics are brought at the student’s risk. Permission slips for the trip are required and will be sent home at a later date.

• Locker      Clean Out –Wednesday, June 13^th – 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. by assigned      class

• Departure      Ceremony Rehearsal – Wednesday, June 13^th  – 12:42 pm

Students are to report to their reading class immediately following 5B.

• Departure      Ceremony – Wednesday, June 13^th – 7 PM

A Departure ceremony will be held at Powers Auditorium on the evening of June 13^th.  All 8^th grade students will receive 4 tickets to the ceremony.  Additional ticket requests will be honored (2 at a time) by sending a note/email to Mrs. Miller.  These notes or emails, from a parent, will be accepted from May 14^th-June 1^st and tickets will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.  Students will be notified on June 8^th of the total tickets they will receive, however, the actual tickets will be passed out to students at their Departure Ceremony Practice.

Students are expected to arrive for the ceremony at 6:30 p.m. and report to the choir room.  Parents and other guests should proceed to Powers Auditorium. The departure ceremony will commence at 7:00 pm. The event should conclude by 8:30 pm. Students are encouraged to wear nice clothes that meet the school dress code. It is not necessary for parents to buy new clothing or go to any extra expense.

• 8^th      Grade Breakfast & Yearbook Signing – Thursday, June 14^th;      Dismissal at 11:22 a.m.

We want every student to participate fully in these events.  However, students will be invited to attend based on their behavior, school attendance, and academic effort.  Cascade has clearly established the expectations that students are safe, diligent, and respectful.  Any student who chooses academic and/or social behaviors that counter these expectations may lose one or more of their end-of-the-year privileges.  A great deal of effort is going into making these events special for our 8^th grade class, and we appreciate your continued support.

Sincerely,

Dana Miller                  Kris Kibbee

Principal                      Asst. Principal

8th Grade Parent PTO Meeting
Please join us in the library on Thursday, May 3rd at 6:30 p.m. to continue planning end-of-year events.

CMS Service Club Students at Lone Oaks
Yesterday, the Cascade Service Club students traveled to Lone Oaks Assisted Living Center. They ate lunch, delivered handmade May baskets, and visited with the residents.  A very special thanks to Donna Deforest and Kristi and Jeff Oster for arranging this opportunity.  All are looking forward to their next day together on May 18^th.

Bethel Health Center (Located on North side of Cascade)
Sports Physical Clinic
Drop in sport physical clinic:
Date:  August 13, 14 and Aug. 20
Time:  9:00 am -5:00 pm

What to bring to the clinic:
-  A filled out, signed OSAA sports physical form (no other physical forms are accepted)
-  A consent to treat form (if student coming without the parent/guardian)
-  $40 in Cash or check (payable toBethelStudentHealthCenter)

Forms will be available in the WHS front office June 1st.

Fall Sports Registration
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
WillametteHSMediaCenter

    1:00 pm – Cross Country
1:30 pm– Volleyball
2:15 pm– Boys Soccer
3:00 pm– Girls Soccer
3:45 pm– Football
4:45 pm– Cheer

Athletic packets will be available in the WHS front office June 1st.

We Are Bethel…Be Involved!

Now’s the time to really be a part of the community and get involved in the annual We Are Bethel community celebration, set for Saturday, June 2^nd at Petersen Barn Park. Here are two ways:

1. Nominate a deserving community member for a special recognition called the Milk Toast. Everyone at the Celebration is given a pint of milk to raise in toast of the person of honor. Nominations for the Milk Toast honoree are now being solicited.
2. Volunteer to help with the Let’s Move activities at We Are Bethel, such as guiding kids through an obstacle course, supervising a pajaggle game, or recording health metrics data.

If you have a great Milk Toast nominee and a legitimate reason why they should be honored….or would like to be engaged in your community by volunteering to help with the Let’s Move activities, email Peter Chavannes at peter.a.chavannes@ci.eugene.or.us

Upcoming Dates:
5/2          Student of Month Breakfast 7:30 am
5/2          Fairfield Students Here 9:00 am
5/3          Danebo & Clear Lake Students Here 9:00 am
5/5          RDS Buck Raffle – WHS T-shirts
5/7-5/11  TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
5/7           CHANGE OF DATES – ASB Petitions for OFFICERS for next year
5/7            Bethel Latino Family Organization Mother’s Day Celebration  (6-8 p.m. Prairie Mountain)
5/8          5th Grade Transition Parent Visit – Malabon
5/8          5th Grade Transition Parent Visit – Fairfield
5/9 & 5/10 8th Grade Trips to OSU
5/10        WHS College Knowledge Night! (6-8 p.m. – Powers)
5/11         RDS Buck Raffle – Movie Gift Card
5/11         Progress Reports sent home
5/12        Bethel Booster’s Show ‘n Shine
5/14        ASB Campaign
5/17        5th Grade Orientation Night (6:30 CMS gym)
5/18        NJHS Gathering
5/22       ASB Elections
5/24       RDS Buck Raffle – Target Gift Card
5/24       PTO Meeting (6:30 CMS library)
5/28       NO SCHOO – Memorial Day
5/31        NJHS Induction Ceremony

Masquerade!

Calling All Moms And Grandmas
Bethel is hosting a free women’s health program called Healthy Woman. The April 21 event will focus on children’s asthma and will feature a physician presenter, a demonstration of green cleaning products, door prizes, activities for kids of the moms who attend, a Spanish interpreter, and healthy refreshments. Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 21, 10:30-12:30 at Cascade Middle School for this great opportunity.

Strengthening Families
A skill building program for all Bethelfamilies & their 5^th, 6^th or 7^th grade students.
-At a loss with your tween or teen?
-Want to learn proven strategies to improve communication and reduce stressful situations in your family?
-Want to give your student the opportunity to learn concrete skills for dealing with peer pressure and exposure to drugs, alcohol and other risky behaviors?
-Do you want to enjoy your time together?

7 Sessions (Once a Week)
When:               Classes Start Tuesday April 24^th
(4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5)
Time:                5:30-8:00 (Dinner Included)
Where:            BethelSchool DistrictFamilyResourceCenter
Malabon Elementary – - 1380 Taney Street
For more information or to register please call:
FamilyResourceCenterStaff: Anne Johnstone-Diaz @ 461-6424 extension 3061 or email: adiaz@bethel.k122.or.us

Free Childcare (must pre-register); Family Dinner with every class; Incentives for completion of series!

Brought to you by the Bethel Family Resource Center, and a generous grant from LaneCare.