CHEP APRIL/MAY 2017 NEWSLETTER All Sites PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM FIELD TRIP Los Angeles, CA Wednesday, May 17 Fees: $2.00 - student; $8.00 - adult We have a great opportunity for a field trip to the Petersen Museum which is world renowned for its collections of vintage and current automobiles. We have three gradespecific group lessons planned: Kids on the Move for the TK-2nd grades- using a blend of science based hands-on activities students will gain a deeper understanding of how cars work and how transportation has changed over time; Made in L.A. for the 3rd-6th graders where students will explore the history of Los Angeles through the lens of car culture and design a car on an ipad; Driven by Design for the 7th and 8th graders where students will learn about innovation and the design process of car design. Each group is limited to 25 students. We have the opportunity for a bus to take us on this trip. The bus can accommodate 50 people so it will fill fast. The museum is located near the LACMA and the LA Brea Tar pits so if you want to drive yourself and visit other venues there will be a parking charge in addition to the entrance fee. Contact MJ Roberts for more information and to sign up- 714-245-6478 NOTE: Classes end the week of April 10 unless otherwise noted EIGHTH GRADE PROMOTION 8th graders and families Thursday, June 1 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Students arrive by 3:00 Plummer Auditorium Fullerton Please note that the Plummer does NOT allow balloons inside the auditorium. Students will have an opportunity to have their photographs taken by Lifetouch Photography. We use Lifetouch for our annual school pictures, and parents are consistently pleased. Please note that Lifetouch does not accept credit cards; please bring a check or cash for payment. If your child would like to be photographed, please plan on arriving early but not before 2:30 p.m. Prices for picture packets begin at $14.00. Mark your calendars now for this special ceremony in honor of our eighth graders. All families of eighth graders will receive a letter of invitation in May with the necessary details. Celebrate this exciting milestone!
STARBASE Summer Science Camp for 5 th -8 th grade Facilitator :Miss Kazmark from CHEP West Date July 31- August 4 th 9-2pm Cost:Free Bring a lunch and may need sunscreen This action packed, hands on, day camp is a favorite for all 5-8 th grade CHEP students. In the past, students have worked on projects in engineering, chemistry, astronomy, aeronautics and programming. Come join us at the end of Month #1 for this wonderful opportunity. Sign up begins on OMS May 1 st, 2017. http://ocde.k12oms.org/1871-130530 Team America Rocketry Competition (TARC 2.0) Summer Session 6-8 th grade Facillitator: Miss Kazmark from CHEP West Dates Aug 7-9 9:30-12:30pm Cost:Free Brng a water bottle and small snack and may need sunscreen. TARC 2.0 is a special opportunity for your child to learn the principals of flight, aerodynamics, and propulsion using computer assisted design software to design and build a rocket to meet specific guidelines to compete with teams across the US toward competition in Washington DC. The TARC summer session is meant to give new students a taste of rocketry to see if it is something they want to commit to for the 17/18 school year. There is no requirement to be in TARC during the school year, nor will everyone who attends the summer class be guaranteed a place on the school year team. Former students should also attend this summer session if possible. OMS Sign ups begin April 12 th http://ocde.k12oms.org/1871-130537
CHEP WEST KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION PRACTICE Monday, May 15 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All students completing Kindergarten in May and heading on to first grade next year are invited to attend. We will be learning some fun songs to perform at our graduation! KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION Wednesday, May 24 10:00 a.m. More details to come via email! TEAM AMERICA ROCKET COMPETITION (TARC) Wednesday, May 10 (last class) 2:00 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Location: Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base 11206 Lexington Drive Los Alamitos, CA 90720 RUNNING CLUB Kids Run OC! Marathon event Saturday, May 6 Grades: K-8 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Location: OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 The Kids Run OC! Marathon one mile run will be at the OC Fair and Event Center on May 6, 2017. All are welcome to come and cheer our runners to the finish line!! If you have any questions, please contact Bethanie Reymer @714-757-1204 RUNNING CLUB AWARDS Friday, May 12 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Location: Stoddard Park 1901 W 9 th Street Anaheim, CA CPA MEETING Monday, May 8 10:00 a.m. CHEP Room 3 YEARBOOKS ON SALE It s time to order your copy of the 2016-2017 CHEP WEST Yearbook. Cost is $35.00 and order forms are available at the front desk. CPA MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE Friday, May 19 Grades 7-8 12:00 noon 3:00 p.m. Glow in the Dark is the theme for this year s celebration of our 8th Grade graduates. Join your friends for mega fun, food, games, dancing, and yearbook signing. BOXTOP CONTEST The last day to turn in BOXTOPS for 2016-17 is Friday, May 12. The $50.00 prize is up for grabs so keep those BOXTOPS coming!!! Please put your BOXTOPS in a baggie or small envelope, remember to write your name on the outside and drop it in the container in the front lobby.
2017 STATE ACADEMIC TESTING FOR WEST STUDENTS *Please sign up for the appropriate test(s) in response to an email you receive from sign-up Genius *CAST Science Test Grades 5 and 8 Monday, April 24th 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. OR 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Location: CHEP West *CAASPP English Language Arts and Mathematics Testing Grades 3 8 Wednesday, April 26, Thursday April 27, and Friday, April 28 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon 2:30 p.m. Location: Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) 200 Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA (off Redhill near Bristol)
CHEP CENTRAL CREATIVE WRITING Grades 3-8 Tuesdays, May 2 and 9 12:45 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Parent Instructors: Britton Swingler and Sanda Bilcar CHEP Teacher: Alyne Cronin KIDS RUN OC TRAINING PROGRAM-CHEP Central Join us for a fun Training program for the Kids Run the OC. Training will be accomplished through a variety of games, which help improve speed, agility, hand/eye coordination, flexibility, and your child's overall fitness. Our Practice dates and times are Friday's at 9:00-10:00 Training will be at TeWinkle Park, 970 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. 5/6 Saturday, Race Day!! Please sign up at for practice at the CHEP link at http://ocde.k12oms.org/1870-127056 Race day Registration online at www.kidsruntheocmarathon.org
North TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES PLEASE CONTACT PARAEDUCATORS AT SITE, BY PHONE (714-245-6460) OR BY EMAIL: sdymek@ocde.us ART CLASSES: FIRST GRADE FOLLIES END OF YEAR PICNIC @ Riverdale Park Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Watch for flyer being posted with more information. Any questions should be directed to Maria Zazueta at Raulmaria@hotmail.com Grades TK - 8 Project #10 Tuesday, 5/23 9:30-11:00 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. OR 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. KINDERGARTEN (TK students included) CELEBRATION END OF YEAR PICNIC @ Peralta Park Tuesday, May 9, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Join with other kindergarten students in celebrating your kindergarten year. Students should consider what job they would like to do when they grow up and come dressed as that person. Please bring lunch for everyone in your group so especially today you can stay and enjoy that time with everyone. Please bring snacks to share. Watch for flyer on the board. Any questions should be directed to DJ at geoffanddj@gmail.com or brielle78@icloud.com Please register with sdymek@ocde.us