The Highclimber - Wishkah Valley School District

The Highclimber
Schoo
g Wishkah Valley
Students Bringin
l News to Your D
Volume 2010, Issue 3
oor!
November/December
SNOW! by Scotti West and Stephanie Grove
Wishkah Valley
School District
Inside this issue:
Let it Snow!
2
We need your $$$
3
Student
Ambassadors
3
Say it in Pictures!
4
Bat Houses for Sale
5
Kindergarten
Celebrates Autumn
5
Wishkah Valley School students enjoy an unusually early, heavy snowfall Monday,
November 22, 2010. (For more photos, see page 2.)
New WVSD School
Board Member
5
District Policy Access
5
Where are They, Now?
5
Logger Laughs
6
Learn German
6
Middle School News
6
ASVAB News
6
A BIG Thank You!
7
Finally, for the first
time in about a year...
we received snow!
Yeah! The Fraser
Outflow that brings
cold air down from
Canada arrived
throughout
Western Washington.
Snow fell most of the
day Sunday and
began falling again
Monday after
Wishkah Valley
School students
arrived for a day of
study. Breaks were
taken to enjoy the
unusually early,
heavy snow. Due to
snow and icy road
conditions, the school
had a closure of 1 1/2
days which excited the
students and some
teachers. The
Highclimber staff
hopes everyone has a
merry Christmas and
a happy new year!
Box Tops for Education 7
Elementary Bake Sales 7
Christmas Wish List
8
New Year’s Resolutions 8
December Fun!
Crossword
8
October Fun!
Crossword Key
8
January Lunches
9
Advanced Academics
9
Need Help? InvestED
9
November/December
Students of the Month
10

To honor our veterans,
Wishkah Valley School
presented an hour long
program with special
speakers and awesome
performances from our
band and music classes.
Mr. Sorsby, as well as
WWII veteran Al Bragg,
spoke to the importance of
honoring our veterans.
Mrs. Erickson’s class
performed the “Star
Spangled Banner”, Mrs.
Reibel and Mr. Maurer’s
classes performed “God
Bless the USA”, the high
school guitar class played
“Minka” and “La
Bergamasca”, and the
band performed the
“Eagle Summit March”.
Vet Al Bragg. More
photos, page 4.
Page 2
The Highclimber
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
Volume 2010, Issue 3
Page 3
We need Y-O-U & your $$$
Donate GREAT photos to our Yearbook staff! Email rpetheram@wishkah.org
Contact Booster Club to purchase
“I Bleed Orange & Black” T-Shirts – Sizes S-3XL - $15.00
Logger Bleacher Seats - $15.00
Logger “W” Hats - $22.00
Personalized Window Decals – all Sports & Academics - $10.00
SUPPORT WVS SENIORS! BAKE SALE EVERY HOME GAME In JANUARY!!
Donut Sales EVERY WEDNESDAY ~ $1 each ~ Support WVS 8th Graders!
Contact Mrs. Rodriguez to purchase “9th Man” gear! T-shirts $15.00
SUPPORT WVS Juniors! WVS Loggers Window Stickers ~ $5. See Madison Heyting.
WIN A TRUCK! BUY tickets from a senior. $5 PER TICKET
SUPPORT GIRLS BASKETBALL! Buy a camouflage or orange beanie or an orange WVS
scarf! $15 each
PEOPLE TO PEOPLE STUDENT AMBASSADORS — TWO fundraisers planned: Auction
Night and Women’s Night-Out with 4 vendors (Miche purses, Scentsy candles, Pampered
Chef, and Lia Sophia jewelry)
WATCH FOR THE DATES IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH!
People to People Student Ambassadors
People to People Student
Ambassadors experience
unique and engaging
educational opportunities while
exploring different cultures,
making new friends in other
countries and in their own
community, and connecting
with extraordinary people and
places across the globe.
People to People programs are
exciting, enjoyable, and activity
rich. They are also highly
educational and practical,
helping students:
Earn academic credit
Gain unique access to key
people and places
Develop leadership skills
Gain an edge in the college
admissions process
Thrive in an increasingly
competitive and globalized
world
United Kingdom as a People to
People Student Ambassador.
This year, she is joined by Dani
Zembal, Hannah Olson, and
Zack Anderson.
Making such a trip takes
tremendous community support
for the fundraisers planned and
implemented by the students.
Thanks to everyone who has
helped by purchasing holiday
During the 2010 summer break, desserts , trimmings, and
Shelby Reibel toured the
decorations.
Page 4
The Highclimber
Volume 2010, Issue 3
Page 5
Bat Houses for Sale
Fall Festivities!
Mr. Ashler is selling bat houses for
$20 so bats can hibernate in style!
WVSD Welcomes New School Board Member, Martha Bodner
The Wishkah Valley School District #117 welcomes Martha Bodner, new school board member
representing Director District #5, the area encompassing 4660 Wishkah Road north to 6547
Wishkah Road. During these hard economic times, Ms. Bodner will help guide the district through
tough financial decisions. She joins fellow school board members Dee Busse, Rick McDougall,
Rebecca Richie, and Karen Stutesman.
District Policy Access
Keeping our community informed
of district policies is an important
function of our school website:
http://www.wishkah.org
posted:
Wishkah Valley School
homepage.
4130 & 4130P Title 1 Parent
Involvement
On the WVS homepage click on
the “School Board” link.
4215 Use of Tobacco on
School Property
In the drop-down menu, click on
“Consolidated Program Review
Policy” link.
4210 Regulation of
Links to specific information on
Dangerous Weapons on
the following district policies may
School Premises
be found on the Wishkah Valley
5201 Drug Free
School District website homepage.
Presently, four policies are
To access these policies, go to the
If you wish to view these policies
in their entirety, click on the
“Complete Text of Policies” link
found in the orange column on
the left-hand side of the website.
Where are They, Now?
Brandon Pauley (1996) —
graduate, Grays Harbor College,
1999, Applied Sciences,
Microcomputer Technology;
pursuing BS, Kaplan University;
Master at Arms, US Navy, Sasebo,
Japan.
Justin Talevich (2009) – Quigg
Brothers, Wishkah Valley
Science; graduate, University of
Western States, College of
Chiropractic, 2010, Bachelor of
Science, Human Biology,
Doctorate of Chiropractic;
currently completing specialty
training in crainiosacral therapy,
diplomate in pediatric, pregnancy,
and postpartum care. Kelso, WA.
Kyna McFall Wilson (2000) –
graduate, Louisiana State
University, Eunice, Associates of
Heidi Hull Marcou (2004) –
Grays Harbor College, 2006, AA/
AS in criminal justice; Saint
Martin’s University, 2008,
Bachelor of Arts in criminal
justice, chemical dependence
professional trainee license;
Chemical Dependence
Professional (drug and alcohol
counseling) Stafford Creek
Corrections Center, Aberdeen, WA
David Marbut (1996) — Grays
Harbor College. 2003, AA in
Natural Resources; UPS since
1992. Longview, Washington.
Page 6
The Highclimber
Learn German
contributed by
Jacob Russell
by Marcel Rast
German ↔ English
Christmas =
Weihnachten
Santa Claus =
Weihnachtsmann
Christmas tree =
Tannenbaum
Presents =
Geschenke
Snow =
Schnee
New Year =
Middle School News!
Neujahr
by Aleah Park and Ryan Anderson
Middle Schoolers
are excited to
learn Christmas
songs for the
concert. If they
receive an
encore, they are
prepared to play
The Student ASVAB
Tuesday, December 7, 2011,
twenty-five Wishkah Valley
School students, grades 10-12,
took the Armed Service
Vocational Aptitude Test
(ASVAB). The ASVAB is a
timed multi-aptitude test,
which is given at over 14,000
schools and Military Entrance
Processing Stations (MEPS)
nationwide and is developed
and maintained by the
Department of Defense. The
Student ASVAB is used for
an additional song! Middle School
Band has done so well that they
received a tater tot party for
excellence. When they practice at
lunch, Mrs. Patterson rewards them
for their extra effort and
participation. Kudos to our WVS
middle school students!
career exploration for high
school and college students.
This pen and paper test
version is given in high
schools, colleges, or vocational
schools. It is approximately
three hours and is composed
of eight subtests: General
Science, Arithmetic
Reasoning, Work Knowledge,
Paragraph Comprehension,
Mathematics Knowledge,
Electronics Information, Auto
& Shop Information, and
Mechanical Comprehension.
The participants were: 12th
Nutcracker =
Nussknacker
Candles =
Kerzen
Ask Marcel to help you
pronounce the words
in German!
grade — Scotti West, Nick
Asseln, Kyle Ayres, and
Maggie Knight, 11th grade
— Shawn Williamson,
Shelby Reibel, Sierra
Nations, Mark Pauley, Seth
Bowers, Brandon Higgins,
Jake Rasler, Sarah Osgood,
Diamon Eaton, Josh
Talevich; 10th grade — Dani
Zembal, Zach Anderson,
Erin Anderson, Devon
Hayes, Hannah Olson,
Samantha Lake, Caitlin
Livingston, & Austin
Barber.
Volume 2010, Issue 3
Page 7
THANK YOU!!!
Wishkah
Valley
School
teachers
received
a BIG
surprise
last week
Usborne Book Fair is a
from the
great success!
parents
of Wishkah Valley School
students. Diana Wise with
Usborne Book Fair was here,
Looking for ways to assist
Wishkah Valley School raise
funds? Consider Box Tops for
Education. Clipping and
returning to school the PINK
Box Top for Education labels
off of products that families
already are purchasing earns
the school ten cents per label.
There are now hundreds of
products that have the PINK
label on them, including
Kleenex, Hamburger Helper,
and Cheerios. Mrs. Eager is
our Wishkah Valley School Box
Tops for Education coordinator.
and many teachers were gifted
books from parents who wished
to remain anonymous.
Usborne books are fun,
educational, and stimulating.
Please accept this HUGE,
sincere thank you from Mrs.
Kilpatrick, Mr. Sorsby, Mr.
Richardson, Mrs. Rodriguez,
Mrs. Daniels, Mr. Hay, Mrs.
Eager, Mrs. Erickson, Mrs.
Reibel, Mrs. Addison, and Mr.
Maurer. Your generous, kind
remembrance of us is much
appreciated ! Mrs. Kilpatrick
received three titles to use in
her English classes as
homework or for Sustained
Silent Reading (SSR) — Raven
Queen, Space Cowboy, and
Roll up the Streets. Mrs.
Kilpatrick enthusiastically adds,
“Thank you again to the donors
for these three great books and
for making SSR such high
quality fun.”
by Ray Yoder
As we get closer to the
Christmas and New Year’s
holidays, the school board and
staff would like to thank all the
parents and the Wishkah
community for its continued
support. We have much to be
thankful for as we face the
many challenges at school and
in our lives today.
It is great to have a season to
celebrate, get some much
needed rest, and enjoy family
ELEMENTARY BAKE SALES FOR FIRST SEMESTER
January 21 - 5th & 6th
ELEMENTARY BAKE SALES FOR SECOND SEMESTER
February 4 - Kinder
February 18 - 1st & 2nd
April 8 - 5th & 6th
April 22 - 1st & 2nd
May 20 - 5th & 6th
time. Hopefully, we can
remember the Reason for the
Season and help spread good
cheer and happiness.
Enjoy some time off, and we’ll
come back to school recharged
and ready to go. 2010 will slip
into 2011 with many new goals
and New Year’s resolutions. We
look forward to the New Year
with excitement and hope.
Merry Christmas and A Happy
New Year!!
March 11 - 3rd & 4th
May 6 - 3rd & 4th
Page 8
The Highclimber
Christmas
Wishes!
by Bradley Helbert
Michael Harder wishes
for the X-Box 360.
Noah Arnold wishes for
all foreign countries to be
at peace.
by Stephanie Grove and
Scotti West (Answers in
next month’s edition.)
Jacob Russell wishes for
a stuffed teddy bear.
Robert Hiller wishes for
a Nintendo DSI.
Gwen Hamilton wishes
for an early retirement &
BMW convertible so she
can drive off into the
sunset when she gets to
retire early.
by Stephanie Grove
Mr. Yoder — hopes the state won’t cut any
more education dollars
Mr. Gallington — hopes cattle prices stay
high
Mr. Richardson — wants to eat healthy and
lose more weight
Mrs. Kilpatrick — wants to practice yoga
and have a monthly massage
Erin Anderson — wants to eat healthier
by Stephanie Grove and
Scotti West
Volume 2010, Issue 3
Page 9
Lunch Calendar — January 2011
by Robert Hiller
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
Su
2
9
16
Mon
Tue
Wed
6
Pizza
Salad
Fruit
Cookie
Milk
Beef Teriyaki
Strips, Rice
Wheat Roll
Veggie
Fruit, Milk
5
Pig on a Blanket
Pork & Beans
Fresh Veggie
Fruit
Milk
10
Hot Ham & Cheese
on Hoagie
Pork & Beans
Fresh Veggie
Fruit, Milk
11
Turkey Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Wheat Roll
Veggie
Fruit, Milk
12
Taco With Meat
& Cheese
Refried Beans
Fruit
Jello, Milk
13
Chicken Noodle
Soup
Wheat Roll
Salad
Fruit, Milk
14
17
Martin Luther King
Jr. Day
18
19
Beef Bean Burrito
Rice
Veggie
Fruit
Milk
20
21
26
27
3
4
No School
23
30
24
Hamburger Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Hot Roll
Veggie
Fruit, Milk
Tomato Soup
Baked Cheese
Sandwich
Fresh Veggie
Fruit, Milk
25
Chili
Wheat Roll
Salad
Fruit
Milk
Spaghetti
Garlic Bread
Veggie
Fruit
Milk
Thu
Fri
7
Chicken Nugget
Wheat Roll
Tator Tots
Fresh Veggie
Fruit, Milk
8
Baked Potatoes
With Meat
Roll, Fruit
Jello, Milk
15
Hot dog
French Fries
Fresh Veggie
Apple Crunch
Milk
Turkey Gravy
over Noodle
Wheat Roll
Veggie
Fruit, Milk
22
Logger Burger
Tator Tots
Fresh Veggie
Fruit
Milk
28
Nacho
Salad
Fruit
Milk
Sa
29
Chicken Nugget
Wheat Roll
Tator Tots
Fresh Veggie
Fruit, Milk
31
French Toast
Turkey Sausages
Potato Wedge
Fruit, Milk
Online Learning with AA and Wishkah Valley School
Advanced Academics
(AA) options allows
students to recover credits and
graduate on time. AA also offers
Advanced Placement (AP) courses
which allow students to earn
college credit during high school.
AA students may earn their credits
at home or other off-campus
locations. Each of the courses is
correlated to state standards and
designed specifically for the online Need Help? See Mrs.
learning environment. Students
Petheram.
may attend Wishkah Valley by
using a choice transfer to enter our “…to help promising young
people at critical times in their
district and take online AA as a
lives. To do that which otherwise
Wishkah Valley Logger! Contact
would not be timely done.” –
Saul Haas
the school to transfer here!
Of Special Interest:
NONPROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE
January 17 — Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday
PAID
Aberdeen, WA
January 21 — End of 1st Semester
Permit No. 88
February 21 — Presidents Day Holiday
Wishkah Valley School District
4640 Wishkah Road
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Phone: 360-532-3128
Website: www.wishkah.org
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
by Scotti West
is expected of her, often before she is
even asked, and she is an excellent
model to her classmates as the 5th/6th
grade class president.‖
Mr. Yoder chose Gavin Baltzell
adding that, ―Gavin is a very
courteous, respectful, hard working
kid. He takes on additional
responsibilities very well.‖
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH (From left to
right) Emily Olson, 6th grade; Taylor Dziubak, 7th grade; Gavin Baltzell,
9th grade; Henry Fultz, 9th grade; Jared Miller-Maurer, 8th grade; Erin
Anderson, 10th grade; and Teaka Dahlstrom, 11th grade.
Although there wasn’t a November
HighClimber, we still wanted to
recognize those students of the
month and the December
nominees.
For November, Mr. Richardson
selected Erin Anderson. He added,
―Erin works hard and is very
conscientious. She is a great
student and has maintained
excellent grades.‖
Taylor Dziubak was chosen by
Mrs. Petheram. ―Taylor presented
a poem, solo, in front of the entire
school as well as community
members who were present at
the Veterans Day assembly. He
took the initiative to locate and
present the poem, quite a
remarkable effort for a young
man his age. I was very proud
of Taylor and his classmates at
the assembly.‖
Also chosen was Emily Olson.
Mr. Maurer selected Emily and
also mentioned that, ―Emily
Olson is a self-motivated
student who accomplishes what
For December, Mr. Ashler chose
Henry Fultz as student of the month
for the high school. ―During my time
with Henry in shop, he tries very hard
and is always willing to take on the
task that others won’t do, such as
digging the ditch for a new supply line
or making coat hangers for a person he
didn’t even know. Henry does a pretty
good job with clean up and his own
projects, also.‖
Jared Maurer was selected by Mrs.
Rodriguez. She mentioned that, ―Jared
is always so willing to help anyone
and everyone he can.‖
Last, Teaka Dahlstrom was chosen by
Mr. Yoder. He added, ―Teaka is also a
very hard worker. She is very active
and participates in many activities.
Staff and students appreciate Teaka’s
attitude and personality.‖