Soldier Hollow Charter School

Volunteer Opportunity: Want to be a STAR in someone’s life? Now is your chance. We are seeking willing parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or distant relatives to be STAR tutors for some of our STAR pupils this year. All you need is a love of reading & a desire to assist some children to enjoy it as much as you do. You will receive training & instruction from Mrs. Drake, former first grade teacher, & current Title I Reading Teacher & STAR tutoring coordinator. Morning or afternoon times are available any day of the week. (Sorry, no little siblings in attendance. It’s a quiet endeavor.) The projected start date is Monday, September 13th, 2010. Please leave your name & contact number with Joan at the school office (654-1347), or call Mrs. Drake at 657-0878 & leave a message, or email her at drake.sharon@gmail.com. Let’s get STARted!!

Rewards Program:  Here is a list of the different programs we participate in.  I encourage you to join us in actively supporting our students!  These are quick & easy ways to really help the school.  Please read through all of the information so you are familiar with it.  We have games & contests throughout the year, so it’s fun & kids have opportunities to win prizes!  Most contests have classes compete against each other, which means your child’s class is depending on you!  There are collection boxes in the office and in some classrooms.  Make sure your child’s name & teacher’s name is on everything they bring in.  The student who brings in the most items throughout the school year will receive a fabulous “reward”!

• SMITH’S EARN AND LEARN PROGRAM: You can earn money for our school just by using your Fresh Values or Rewards card when you grocery shop at Smith’s.  It doesn’t cost you anything – they contribute a percentage of your purchase to the school.  The easiest way to enroll is to call them at 800-764-8897 and give them your fresh values number or your phone number.  It only takes about 30 seconds!  You can also enroll by taking the form into the store with you (your child will be bring it home soon).  Even if you’re already enrolled, YOU MUST RENEW EACH YEAR because they expire every September.  Last year we received $2,886.27 from this!
• BOXTOPS: Please send in the little pink box tops from the items on the list your child will bring home.  They say “Box Tops for Education” on them.  Make sure the expiration date if visible on the boxtop.  Box tops with missing or expired dates will not be accepted.  There are hundreds of items, including nonfood products, with box tops on them so every one can easily participate in this! Please shop through the BOXTOPS MARKETPLACE when making purchases online.  This is quick, easy & free.  There are more than 100 stores that participate.  Simply go to www.boxtops4education.com, click on “Marketplace”, select your store & shop as usual.  Since it takes you to the store’s website, you are still able to use coupons and take advantage of special offers.  The stores contribute up to 8% of your purchase to the school.  All information is confidential & cannot be seen by anyone at the school.
• CAMPBELL’S LABELS FOR EDUCATION:  Send in the labels (with the barcode) from all Campbell’s & Pepperidge Farm
• TYSON PROJECT A+:  Please send in the large “Support your School 123” labels from Tyson frozen chicken products.
• CREAM O’WEBER:  Please send in the lids from all Cream O’Weber dairy & juice products.  The colored caps are marked on gallon jugs, but the wide flat white caps are also worth money.  These are on smaller bottles.

products included in your child’s list.  Please send in the lids on all V-8 juices.  Also, remind your child to put the label in the collection box if they bring a participating item in their lunch.

Encourage your friends, family & neighbors to help, too!  Please see the bulletin board at the bottom of the stairs for current information.  We collect all of these items all year long.  The class that brings in the most reward items though out the school year will get to have a party in May.  Please contact me if you have any questions.  Thank you! –J. Johnson at  gljill1@msn.com

Monday, August 23, 8:15am-2:45pm: For morning drop-off, drivers may go through the drop-off line and let out their children to walk themselves to school. Or drivers may park their car in the lower parking lot and walk their children up to the school buildings. If it is necessary to drop off students closer to the school, please contact the school office for directions on how to do so; as we are still in construction mode. For afternoon pick-up, please park & turn-off your vehicle (We are an Idle Free School) Pick-up will be at the lower parking lot. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Art Festival, Tuesday, June 8th, SHCS: If you are interested in helping with this fun event, please come to a planning meeting at the school on Tuesday, May 11th, at 8:30 am.  If you cannot attend the meeting, but you would like to help, please contact Tricia Livingstone kirkandtricia@yahoo.com or Stephanie Roberts stephanier@redmondminerals.com for volunteer opportunities.

PTO Committee: Soldier Hollow is looking for parents to be a part of the PTO Committee for the 2010/2011 school year.  If you are interested in helping out with any aspect of the PTO, such as — overseeing one of our big events like the Fall Gala — helping out with activities like the Olympics — doing behind the scenes work with any of the events — or just giving valuable parent input — please contact Joan at the office, or talk to Tricia Livingstone or Stephanie Roberts.

Rewards Program: Congratulations to Ms. Drozd’s class for winning the Tyson/Home Team Rewards contest.  Her students all received a coupon for a free slurpee from 7-11.  I appreciate all of the students and families who participated in this.

Today we begin our new contest for Campbell’s labels!  Every student in the class that brings the most labels in by May 28th will get to choose a prize from the treasure chest.  Send in the labels (with the barcode) from all Campbell’s and Pepperidge Farm products — make sure your child’s name is on them.  Please send in the lids on all V-8 juices.  Also, remind your child to put the label in the collection box if they bring a participating item in their lunch.  Thank you for supporting our school.

Friends of Animals Needs Volunteers: Clean up day at the Ranch, Saturday, May 8th. If you have a few hours to spare, FOA needs help cleaning windows, cleaning up the office area and caretaker quarters.

Never been out to the Ranch?  If you haven’t ever been out to The Ranch, or haven’t been out for awhile, come on out and see the project and help out for a few hours.  Just show up in your work clothes and they will provide the rest.  They are scheduling a morning and afternoon session – 9am to 1pm and 1pm to 5pm.  If you can’t make it for a full session, come on out for a few hours.  Drinks and snacks will be provided.  If you can help out and/or need directions to The Ranch, please RSVP to Kitty Bennion kitty@markhuber.com or 435-640-7889.  As always, thanks for helping the animals. For more info about Friends of Animals Utah, please visit our website at www.foautah.org

Fun activities for students (and their families) from Wasatch Mountain State Park (435-654-1791):

• May 15, Photo Hike, 8 am, Visitor Center Parking lot: Join Friends of Wasatch for a photo hike up Wilson Peak. This is about a 4-hour intermediate level hike. Bring a camera, water and wear good hiking shoes.  To RSVP call (435)-657-2234.
• May 21, 7pm, Dutch Hollow Trail head parking: Join park staff  for an evening hike and enjoy the waxing gibbous moon while hiking along the trails of Dutch Hollow. We will enjoy the sights and sounds of the evening and discuss nightlife in the park. Bring a flashlight, sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
• May 29, 10 am, Huber Grove History Tour: Come tour the historic Huber Grove. Visit this beautiful, peaceful area and learn about The Huber Family and the Mormon West. The tour is free and open to all.
• May 29, 1:00 pm, Junior Ranger (Icky Bugs), Campground Office: Children ages 6-12 are invited to come and learn about the wonders of insects during this one-hour program designed to get kids exited about nature.
• May 29, 8 pm, Campground Amphitheater: You-tah State Parks. Utah has 42 beautiful and diverse state parks set aside for their beauty, historical value and recreational opportunities. Join us to learn about these amazing treasures and find out how they benefit you and your family.
• June 5, Free Fishing Day: Pathways To Fishing. Kids up to the age of 14 are invited to join park staff and Division of Wildlife volunteers at the visitor center pond from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a day of fishing, fun, and prizes. Space is limited and registration is required by calling (435) 654-1791.
• June 5, 9:00 am, National Trails Day, Pine Creek Campground: Join park staff and volunteers as we work to build a new trail in the Pine Creek Campground connecting the overflow parking to the Nature Trail. This will be a great opportunity to get out and have some good fun, and do some good work in one of your state parks. Bring gloves, water, and snacks. Tools will be provided.
• June 5, 5 pm, Wildflower Walk, Campground Office: Wildflowers are beautiful. But their beauty goes beyond just an outward splash of color. That beauty is vital for their survival. Join the Naturalist to discover the beauty and secrets of wildflowers.