Copy
 June 07, 2016

COUGAR  COLUMN

GENERAL NEWS


LAST DAY OF SCHOOL:  WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8TH 11:30 AM DISMISSAL!

LAST DAY OF COUGSCARE (After school care):  Tuesday, June 7th.

FEES, DUES AND FINES:  Please make sure all library fines, PTO dues, lunch accounts, etc. are paid prior to the end of the school year.  Student report cards are held for any outstanding fines or dues.

Next Year's School Calendar:  A hard copy is being sent home with a student in every family.  It is also available online at www.stillwaterchristianschool.org.
 
LOST AND FOUND:  Lost and Found will be out by the SCS library until the end of the school year.  Please make sure you check it out for any missing items.  After June 8th, it will be donated to a local charity.

Summer Reading Lists/Next Year's Supply Lists:  Summer reading lists and school supply lists for grades K-5 will be sent home with report cards the last day of school.  Summer reading lists and school supply lists for middle school have been given to the students.  High School summer reading lists are available for students to pick up in the high school lobby.  Books for high school reading can be checked out in the high school office.  There is no supply list for high school.  Students in high school should just bring a notebook and pen on the first day, and each teacher will tell them what is needed for each class.  Supply lists and reading lists are available on the school website.

High School Office closed for remodeling Friday, June 10, and Monday June 13.  Summer office hours will begin on Tuesday, June 14th.

Summer Office Hours:  The school office will be open 8:30 - 12:30 am Monday through Friday during the summer.  However, the office will be closed on June 13th for remodeling.

Next year's school start date is Thursday, September 8th!
 
Summer CougsKids Needs:  As we are preparing to kick off the summer CougsKids program, we have a few needs. It would be ideal for these items to be donated to the CougsKids program for use throughout the school year to avoid borrowing from classrooms if possible. If you have any of these items or other items you would like to donate to the CougsKids program, please bring them to the elementary office or contact Kallie Ohs.  Thank you!
  • 2-3 bean bags​
  • ​Legos/Blocks
  • Books
  • Puzzles
  • Outdoor lawn games​
  • Kiddie Pool/Water table
  • Paper plates
  • Napkins
  • Popsicle sticks (small and large)
  • Puppets
  • Small Paper bags
  • Pine cones (for crafts)
  • Yarn/String
  • Clean milk jugs or other plastic containers 
  • Old Newspapers
  • Clear bottles or jars with tight lids
Basketball Camp:  June 9-11.  Students entering 3rd grade - 7th grade 8:30-11:30; students entering 8th grade - 12th grade 12:30-3:30.  Cost is $45 before May 30th for the first family member and $35 for each additional family.  After May 30th the prices is $50 and $40 for additional family members.  Click here for camp app.

Soccer Camp:  June 20-22.  Students entering 3rd grade - 7th grade 8:30-11:30; students entering 8th grade - 12th grade 12:30-3:30.  Cost is $45.  Click
here for camp app.

Animation Camp: June 27 - 30, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.. For students entering grades 6 through 12. Cost is $100. Application forms available soon. (Minimum 5 students; Maximum 12 students) Click here to sign up.

Middle School Robot Camp 1: July 5 - 8, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost is $175. Pre-register on or before June 8. Application forms available soon. (Minimum 5 students; Maximum 10 students) Click here to sign up.

Middle School Robot Camp 2: July 11-14, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost is $175. Pre-register on or before June 8. Application forms available soon. (Minimum 5 students; Maximum 10 students) Click here to sign up.

Preschool Camps are available to ages 3-5 years old.  Click
here for camp applications.

Preschool Art Camp:  June 20-23 from 9:30-11:30.  Cost is $45.  Deadline to register is June 10th.
Preschool Insect Camp:  July 11-14 from 9:30-11:30.  Cost is $45.  Deadline to register is June 30th.
Experience Preschool at SCS:  August 15-18 from 9:30-11:30.  Cost is $45.  Deadline to register is August 5th.

UPCOMING EVENTS


June 7
8th Grade Showcase 7 pm
Last Day of Middle School

June 8
Last Day of School 11:30 dismissal

 

Summer Break!

SPORTS


June 9 - 11
Basketball camp

June 20 -22
Soccer camp


Middle School Activities


June 7
Middle School Last Day of School
8th Grade Showcase 7 pm


High School Activities


June 6 - 8
Finals
PTO NEWS

RECORD PTO HOURS:  If you have hours that are not recorded, please do so. If you worked hours for Music Festival, made things for the high school drama, etc., please check the book to make sure they have been recorded or email sclark@scscougars.org.  It is your responsibility to record them; short-term memory and lots of events happening prevents us from remembering everyone's hours worked and we can inadvertently miss some. Thanks!

PTO Letters have been mailed.  Please contact Stacey if you have questions.

CLASSIFIEDS

Wanted:  Hitch-mount bike rack that holds 3 to 4 bikes.  Please call Renae at 261-3303 if you have one for sale.

Free Piano: Very well maintained older piano needs to go to a home or a church where it will be used.  Free!  Just needs to be picked up.  Contact Trish at 250-4749.

Found:  Leatherman.  Please see elementary office to identify.

Job Opportunity for August 11-14:  Wanted 3-4 people (at least two adults; 2 can be responsible high school students) for Church of God Family Camp.  Your responsibility would be in the nursery taking care of kids during services in the morning and evenings and maybe a few afternoon times.  You can stay at the camp or just come at the requested times.  For more information please contact Connie at 261-2462.

Volunteer Opportunity for High School Juniors and Seniors:  Cheryl Anderson, Alumni parent and former faculty member and Director of Turnaround Ministries, Inc., is looking for high school junior and senior students to help this summer to volunteer with their ministry.   Every summer they come to the Kalispell area and need help with all duties in taking care of 27 children!  They have a huge support system in Atlanta and would love to grow the connection and support here.  Contact Cheryl Anderson via email at turnaround4399@bellsouth.net.

Looking for your first car? 1991 Toyota Camry for sale. Great little car. Mechanically sound and dependable, this car is great for all year round. Call (406) 871-8778 for more information.

COMMUNITY NEWS


Now Hiring:  Looking for part-time work?  Somers Bay Cafe, located at 47 Somers Road, Somers, MT, is looking for help to bus tables and wash dishes.  Even those positions earn tips!  Please stop in at the restaurant and fill out an application if you are interested. 

Kalispell Parks and Recreation Offers: 
Recreational Soccer - Adults (16+):  June 2 - August 15, Mondays and Thursdays, 6pm at Lawrence Park.  Cost is $325 per team (10 to 12 players).  For more information and/or registration form click here.

Summer Day Camps:  Registration opens April 20th.  June 15-August 21, 7:30-5:30 pm, $30 per day.  Click for more information or to register.

Speech and Debate Middle School Camp at Flathead High School:  July 18-July 22.  It is for students currently in the 5th-8th grades.  Participation cost is $60.  Register online at http://flatheadforensics.blogspot.com/
Facebook
Twitter
Website
Instagram
YouTube

255 FFA Drive
Kalispell, MT  59901

Email: scs@scscougars.org
Website: stillwaterchristianschool.org
Phone: 406.752.4400
Fax: 406.755.4061