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LOWER SCHOOL PHOTOS



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Upcoming Events

Wed, May 9
 

LS Classroom Rep Meeting, 1:30-2:45
 

All School Parent Meeting: Parenting in the Digital World, 6:00-7:30, MS Commons

Fri, May 11
 

Jogathon Pledges Due
 

Jogathon Ice Cream Celebration, 2:15-2:45

Mon - Sat, May 14 - 19
 

Grade 5 History Trip to Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Washington, DC

Wed, May 16
 

Kindergarten to Seattle Children's Theater, 8:30-2:30

Mon, May 21
 

Grade 1 to Pantages, 10:15-12:25
 

Beginning School, Kindergarten, and Grade 8 Art Show, 3:15-3:45, MS Commons

Click here to view all the Lower School's upcoming events.

Announcements and Activities


LOWER SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Download the LOWER SCHOOL PARENT NEWSLETTER MAY 10

JOGATHON 2012 - PLEDGES DUE MAY 11

Here are links to information and forms for Jogathon
PARENT INFORMATION
PLEDGE FORM
SAMPLE PLEDGE REQUEST LETTER

TARRIER YOUTH FOOTBALL

We are forming football teams for next fall, 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade teams.  Players from all schools are welcome to participate.  Evening practices begin mid summer.  Game begin in September.  Spread the word.  Download information:  TARRIER YOUTH FOOTBALL

TARRIER YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP

Mon-Thu, Jun 18-21, 5:30-7:00
Open to all kids, CWA and non-CWA, going into grades 3-6
FREE!
CWA Football Game Field


CWA FAMILY NIGHT AT THE RAINIERS

Fri, May 25, 7:05
Tacoma Rainiers vs Tucson Padres
Download information and a ticket order form:  TACOMA RAINIERS BASEBALL

LOWER SCHOOL SUMMER FUN

Mon, Jun 11 - Fri, Jun 15
Enjoy activities and adventure with CWA teachers. 
Download information:  CWA SUMMER FUN
Register by May 11


STEVE & KATE'S CAMP

STEVE & KATE'S CAMP is opening at CWA this summer.  This is definitely not your usual summer camp experience!


LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL DETAILS

The last week of school is a Spirit Week.  Kids can wear spirit shirts or uniform tops, along with a choice of bottoms.  Spirit shirts include chess shirts, running shirts, LS spirit shirts from this or previous years, and 5th grade history trip shirts.  If you need an extra shirt, stop by the Lower School office.  The first shirt is free, additional cost $1.  Used running club shirts cost $10. 

Field Day is set for Tuesday, Jun 5, with a "Minute to Win It" format.  We welcome parent volunteers.  Contact Karen Burdick if you would like to help.
    Beginning School, Kindergarten and Grade 1 - 9:00-10:15
    Grades 2 and 3 - 10:20-11:45
    Grades 4 and 5 - 12:15-1:45

Used uniforms will be on sale all day Wednesday, Jun 6 in the Lower School Commons.  Contact Laryssa Schmidt if you would like to help set up on Tuesday, Jun 5, 1:30-3:00.


LOWER SCHOOL UNIFORM INFORMATION

Click on the following link for all of the details:  CWA LOWER SCHOOL UNIFORM GUIDELINES


UNDERSTANDING THE READING AND WRITING CONTINUUM 

As you review your child's progress reports, it may be helpful to educate yourself about the continuums that we use for reporting growth in reading and writing.  Here are links to several documents that you may find helpful:

An Introduction to the Continuums
The Developmental Stages in Reading
How Families Can Support Growth in Reading
Suggested Reading Lists Linked to Developmental Stages

The Developmental Stages in Writing
How Families Can Support Growth in Writing