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WCSD STRATEGIC PLAN

Parent and staff member input is wanted to help develop the WCSD Strategic Plan. Please take a moment to give your input by following the following link:

http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/strategic-plan/survey

SPRING IS TIME FOR BIKING

Help create fun and safe bicycling routes to schools, public transit, and other communities by watching out for bicyclists who share the roads with us. 

SCIENCE FAIR 2010

Caughlin Ranch recently completed their Science Fair and the kids did a wonderful job on their projects. We are sending 16 kids to the Regional Science Fair, which will be held at UNR on March 25-27. We definitely have future scientists in our midst.

Mrs. Scherr’s and Mrs. Drlik’s classes created dioramas of various animal habitats and were on display alongside the projects. To view the winning science fair projects, a sampling of science fair projects, and some dioramas click here or go to the Photo Gallery Link on the left side of the page.

 DRAWING CLASS

Young Rembrandts is starting another 4 week drawing session on March 2. Classes will meet on Tuesdays until March 23. The classes will be held after school from 3:10 - 4:10 PM and the cost is $45. The next 4 week session begins on March 30. Register online at www.youngrembrandts.com/NEVADA or call (877) 580-4069.

NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CRES

We are looking for volunteers to help with the following programs:

Playground Support-Help supervise some games and library time for our children during recess. Staff support will be onsite. Times are limited to recess times, but days are flexible.

Math Paths- Receive great online training to tutor students one-on-one at your convenience and your desired location as this program is District wide. Some tutoring is needed in Caughlin Ranch, but other schools may need your help as well

Read & Succeed-Receive great training online to help students one-on-one at your convenience. This is a district wide program so you can tutor at CRES or almost any other school in WCSD.

Neighborhood Watch-Are you interested in joining a Neighborhood Watch phone tree? No volunteer time is necessary, just a commitment to helping ensure our neighborhoods remain safe places for our families.

If you would like to sign up or need more information contact Alicia Hoadley, our PTA President, at caughlinpta@yahoo.com

RUMMAGE SALE

On Saturday, April 24 from 8 AM to 2 PM in the CRES parking lot the PTA will sponsor a rummage sale. The proceeds will benefit the CRES literary and math enrichment programs. Drop off dates will be announced soon. For more information call 827-5903.

CRES BULLYING SURVEY DATA 08-09

Great news: 98% of Caughlin Ranch 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students reported that they feel safe and comfortable at Caughlin Ranch ES!! The WCSD Safe and Drug Free Schools Department did a survey on bullying in the schools. This survey was given to 4th, 5th and 6th grade students around the district. Please use the link to the left to view the CRES results from the 08-09 school year.

BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING PREVENTION TIPS

Please check out the great resources about bullying and cyberbullying that are available on the WCSD website. Links have been added here to our school website to take you directly to the WCSD “Safe and Drug Free Schools” web pages. You will find answers to many questions about bullying, as well as the steps to take if you feel that your child is being bullied.

COMPUTER LAB WEB PAGE

Mrs. Biggs created a web page for the computer lab. All the links to useful web pages can be found there. Check it out at http://crescomputerlab.weebly.com/index.html or go to the Staff page under Computer Lab.

NEW PTA E-MAIL

The CRES PTA is now using caughlinpta@yahoo.com as their new e-mail address. If you need to contact anyone on the PTA please use the new address.

MUSIC LESSONS OFFERED AT CRES

Sierra Arts Foundation is offering half-hour private instruction in piano, guitar, violin, and voice lessons. Weekly lessons will be taught at CRES, Monday through Thursday, between 11:30 AM and 4 PM. Cost per lesson is $22.50. For more information call 329-2787 ext. 108 or go to sierraartsmusic.org for more information.

RENAISSANCE PLACE HOME CONNECT

Our PTA has provided funds to update our Accelerated Reader program to Renaissance Place. Students are now able to login from home and view their AR points, AR tests they have taken, and their scores for each AR test. Go to https://Hosted209.renlearn.com/261049/HomeConnect/Login.aspx.

Thanks to our PTA, students also have access to over 100,000 AR tests. To search through all the books that are now on our AR list go to http://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx.

WILLIAMSBURG TRIP 2009

Register before August 7 to receive the early bird price for next year’s Williamsburg trip. The trip is scheduled for June 6 - June 11, 2009, and is open to all 5th and 6th graders and their families. For more information, view here. Click here to see picture of last year’s fun-filled trip.

NEVADA PARENT NETWORK

The Nevada Parent Network provides valuable information to help parents support their children’s learning and to maintain and/or improve academic achievement. The site includes explanations of the Nevada Standards, Skill-Building Activities for you and your child to do together, Everyday Activities to support your child’s progress in school, and much more. You are cordially invited to become a charter member of the Nevada Parent Network! To access the site, you will need to use a computer with Internet access. Simply go to www.NVParentNetwork.com and log in using the following information:

Username: NVParent                                                             Password: WS0V7RK5

Do you want to donate to our school? We have partnered with KidsAndClassrooms.com to facilitate donations. Simply check out our Wishlist and select the items that you would like to purchase.

If you’d like to purchase CRES apparel, view the order form here (it’s pdf).