A Tradition of Excellence since 1871 Volume 23, Issue 2

Spotlight on AdnaSpotlight on Adna

ADNA SCHOOL DISTRICT #226 January - February 2015

Weyerhaeuser

Adna High School students will now be able to compete in a series of competitions in the Spring of 2015 thanks to grants totaling $17,450.00. These funds were awarded to the high school by the following entities; Bezos Family Foundation Team Grant, PNW FIRST Team Grant, US FIRST Rookie Grant, and OSPI First Robotics Grant. The students are very excited to have this opportunity. The funds will be used towards entry fees, parts and supplies, and coaching. The district would like to thank the donors and Mrs. Mela-nie Case for all of her assistance with the grant writing. This opportunity is greatly appreciated.

Robotic Grants

THE FINAL LAP

The Adna School District submitted a grant last year in hopes to complete the final phase of the track by rubber-izing it. In November of this year we received news that we have been awarded a grant from the Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation in the amount of $25,000.00. We would like to thank the foun-dation for their consid-

eration and generosity.

Board Appreciation Month

January is “School Board Appreciation Month” in the state of Washington and the Adna School District would like to thank our Board of Directors for the many hours of active involvement they have committed to each year in an effort to see our students excel in their education and personal growth. Our Board Members are involved in various after school programs and school ac-tivities. We would like to take the opportunity to introduce them to you and provide their contact information.

Melissa Ryan, District 1 is new to the Board this year. She can be reached by email at ryanm@adnaschools.org

Bob Fay, District 2 has sat on the Board since 2007. He can be reached by email at fayb@adnaschools.org

Stan Long, District 3 has sat on the Board since 2010. He can be reached by email at longs@adnaschools.org

Jenny Collins, District 4 is new to the Board as of 2013. She can be reached by email at collinsj@adnaschools.org

Terry Bower, District 5 has sat on the Board since 2004. He can be reached by email at bowert@adnaschools.org

Seadog Spirit Phone: 748-7029

Fax: 740-9419

Office Hours: 8:10 AM-4:00 PM

School Hours: 8:30 AM-2:40 PM

Pto craft day

Saturday, Jan. 24th ~ 9:00am to 6:00pm

$25.00 per person

Ticket includes; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, prizes and space to lay out all of your supplies to have fun crafting with friends. Contact Person: Mrs. Teresa Berg bergt@adnaschools.org

V o l u m e 2 3 , I s s u e 2 P a g e 2

Emergency School Closure Notification is done by the district using a variety of media; television, radio, district website, email, automated phone messages, and optional text messages. You are able to sign up for text messages by clicking on the school closure link located at the bottom of the district’s home page at www.adnaschools.org.

Welcome Aboard

We would like to introduce you to the newest member of our Seadog Staff, Miss Jordan Zurfluh. She has joined us as our full time 1st grade teacher taking over for M rs . Ashmore who was hired on at the Centralia School District over the summer. Miss Zurfluh can be reached at 360-748-7029 or

zurfluhj@adnaschools.org

POSITIVE BUS RIDERS

The Adna bus drivers would like to thank the following students for having a positive attitude on the daily bus ride as well as helping the driver when needed during the months of Nov/Dec! Great Job!

~Rt 1 Aspen Tachell & Brooklyn Loose; Rt 2 Blake & Ryder Burkett; Rt 3 Brayden Clark; Rt 4 Natalee Werner; Rt 5 Brayden Tobey & Reagan McAllis-ter; Rt 7 Ethan Lang & Layla St. Catherine.~

Giving During The Holidays

Kids2Kids is the name of our community service winter season. We have partnered with Centralia College to put together backpacks with necessities and toys for local struggling families whose parents are attending college.

L to R: Gatlyn Garza, Jaylee Humphrey, Ben An-drew, and Ivy Alexander.

Thank You PTO

Over 1500 Turkeygrams were sold in November. They were sold for 50 cents each. We would like to let everyone that helped with this fundraiser know how much we appreciate you.

VETERAN’S RECOGNITION

Students were able to learn about serving our great nation on Monday, Nov. 10th. Over 40 guests visited the classrooms showing pictures of military life. We appreciate everyone that shared stories of their time in

uniform. Thank you for your service.

L-R: Fred Moon, Faith

Wellander, Mike Wellander

L-R: Jim, Madison, and Carolyn Fay

FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 GRANT

The Adna School District has applied for another “Fuel Up To Play 60” Grant!! On November 17th Marcy Scheuber, Teresa Berg and Hannah Scheuber went to Century Link Field and learned all about applying for a district wide grant this year. This means the elementary and the mid-dle/high school will receive funds to promote healthy food choices and being active for 60 minutes everyday! At the elementary we are purchasing new pedometers, fitness bands, and a new food serving bar. The middle/high school is purchasing a treadmill for the new weight room and items for the kitchen to make smooth-ies. We are all very excited to work with the Washington Dairy Council and our own Seattle Seahawks again this

year.

P a g e 3 S p o t l i g h t o n A d n a

Pirate Pride Office Hours: 8:00 A.M.— 4:00 P.M. School Hours: 8:25— 3:00 P.M.

Phone: 748-8552 Fax: 748-1625

Middle/High School Veteran’s Assembly Thank you to all of the veterans and their families for joining us at our annual Veteran’s Day Assembly and allowing us to honor you for all that you have done to serve our nation. We would also like to thank Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9), Peter Slempa,

U.S. Navy, for sharing stories with us from his book, “Why Me, Lord”.

Centralia College

Important Dates and Information

FAFSA: To meet the Priority Financial Aid deadline for Centra-lia College, students need to submit their FAFSA no later than Feb. 1, 2015. For more information, contact Financial Aid at 360.736.9391, ext. 234 or financialaid@centralia.edu.

Scholarship Application: The deadline is March 2, 2015. The Centralia College Financial Aid Data Sheet and Scholar-ship Application is available online only. For more information, visit http://www.centralia.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships.html

Ordering Transcripts: If you need a transcript from Cen-tralia College you can order it online. For more information visit: http://www.centralia.edu/admissions/transcripts.html

Students of the Month

Since the first day of school several students have made a positive impact at the high school. They have shown exceptional qualities in either character and/or academics. Keep up the great work!

Seniors - Juan Vasquez Juniors - Elena Radrizzani Sophomores - Daisy Bower Freshmen - Cody Young 8th Gr - Jason Goble & Emma Eko 7th Gr - Sophie Moerke & Tusla Ramirez 6th Gr - Ruby Bower & Christian Loose

Drivers Ed - Adna High School is offering a traffic safety

education course this coming spring. The 2015 course will begin in May and continue through June. Class time is from 7:00am to 8:00am, Monday thru Friday. A minimum of 25 students is need-ed to offer the course. Students turning 15 years old before May 1st are eligible to register. Registration is online and the cost is $380.00. A link to the course registration and more information is available on the Adna Middle/High School webpage at the district website www.adnaschools.org. For additional information, please call

Mrs. Sophia Loose at 748-8552.

BRAVO!!! Three performances of the Adna Theatre Department's "Dr.

Horrible" was enthusiastically received by our community on November14th and

15th. This multimedia musical extravaganza included the talents of seniors Kyler

Walker and Josie Veatch as Dr. Horrible and Penny, and Sophomore Tyler Layden as

Captain Hammer. We congratulate the Adna Theatre Department for yet another great

show.

Congratulations HS Girls Soccer, 3rd Place at State

HS Girls Volleyball, 5th Place at State

HS Cross Country, Josie Veatch State Competitor

Pete Slempa

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118, Adna, Washington, 98522, Phone 748-0362.

The Adna School District #226 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual

orientation/gender identity or disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in education programs and/or extracurricular activities.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures for Title IX/RCW 28A.85 Officer and/or Section 504/ADA may be directed to the Adna School District

at Adna School District #226 P.O. Box 118, Adna, WA 98522, Phone 748-0362.

In This Issue

District Information ~ Page 1

Seadog Activities ~ Page 2

Pirate Activities ~ Page 3

Community Bulletin Board ~ Page 4

Board of Directors: Bob Fay, Chair

Terry Bower, Vice Chair Jennifer Collins Melissa Ryan

Stan Long Jim Forrest, Superintendent

Ph: (360)748-0362 Fax: (360)748-9217

Office Hours: 7:30 - 4:00

Throughout the school year, we like to take pictures of our students participating in various school activities. Often we publish these pictures as a means of sharing with the community what goes on in our schools. Such publications include, but are not restricted to, the Adna School District newsletter, The Chronicle, and the Adna School District Website. If you wish that your student not be photo-

graphed, please contact the school office or district office.

January

01/02 - Last Day of Winter Break

01/06 - HSBBB vs Toutle Lk, 5:45pm

01/07 - HSGBB vs Toutle Lk, 5:45pm

01/07 - HSW @ North Beach, 6:00pm

01/08 - HSBBB @ Winlock, 5:45pm

01/08 - HSKB @ Toledo, 8:00am

01/09 - HSGBB vs Winlock, 5:45pm

01/13 - HSW @ Winlock/Toledo, 6:00pm

01/13 - HSBBB vs Toledo, 5:45pm

01/13 - PTO Mtg @ AES Library, 6:00pm

01/14 - HSGBB @ Toledo, 5:45pm

01/15 - MSBBB vs Napavine, 5:00pm

01/15 - HSGBB @ Wahkiakum, 5:45pm

01/16 - HSBBB vs Wahkiakum, 5:45pm

01/17 - HSW @ Napavine, 6:00pm

01/19 - NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Day

01/20 - ASD Board Mtg @ District Board Rm, 6:30pm

01/20 - HSGBB vs Onalaska, 5:45pm

01/20 - HSW @ Napavine/Onalaska, 6:00pm

01/21 - MSBBB vs PeEll, 5:45pm

01/21 - HSBBB @ Onalaska, 5:45pm

01/22 - HSGBB vs PeEll, 5:45pm

01/23 - HSBBB @ PeEll, 5:45pm

01/23 - MSBBB vs Mossyrock, 5:45pm

01/24 - HSBBB/HSGBBB vs Napavine, 5:45pm

01/24 - AES PTO Craft Day, 9:00am - 6:00pm

01/26 - MSBBB vs Tenino, 4:00pm

01/26 - NO SCHOOL, Non-Contracted/Non-Instructional Day

01/27 - HSGBB vs Mossyrock, 5:45pm

01/28 - HSW @ Rainier, 6:00pm

01/28 - HSBBB @ Mossyrock, 5:45pm

01/28 - MSBBB vs Rainier, 5:45pm

01/29 - HSGBB @ MWP, 5:45pm

01/30 - Early Release; AES 12:10 - AMHS 12:30

01/30 - HSBBB vs MWP, 5:45pm

01/31 - HSBBB/HSGBB @ Toutle Lk, 5:45pm

February

02/03 - HSGBB @ Winlock, 5:45pm

02/04 - HSBBB vs Winlock, 5:45pm

02/04 - MSBBB @ Napavine, 5:00pm

02/05 - HSGBB vs Toledo, 5:45pm

02/06 - HSBBB @ Toledo 5:45pm

02/07 - HSW @ Ocosta, Districts, TBD

02/09 - MSBBB @ PeEll, 5:45pm

02/10 - PTO Mtg @ AES Library, 6:00pm

02/14 - HSW Regionals, TDB

02/16 - NO SCHOOL, Presidents Day

02/17 - ASD Board Mtg @ District Board Rm, 6:30pm

02/20-21 - HSW State @ Tacoma Dome

02/27 - Early Release; AES 12:10 - AMHS 12:30

ADNA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

~ Frequently Asked Questions ~

Donations for the auction need to be dropped off at the school by Thursday, March 26, 2015.

Checks for donations need to be made to “Adna Scholarship Foundation” or “ASF” with “In

memory of” or fund name on the memo line.

The Auction will be celebrating 26 years at this year’s dinner on March 28, 2015.

To start a new memorial fund you need to first contact the foundation through the district

office at 360-748-0362

High School Semi-Formal Winter Ball

January 17, 2015 ~ 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Tickets ~ $5.00 per person

**Tickets for sale at the door.

Important Dates to Remember

Jan. 23rd - End of First Semester

Feb. 24th - MS Science Fair @ 6:30