THE EXPLORER
FEBRUARY 2024
Week 1
- 2/1/24 College & Career Gear Day
- 2/1/24 CLA Career Chat #5
- 2/2/24 CLA Ice Skating Day
- 2/2/24 4:00-6:00pm MS Dance | K8 Campus
- 2/8/24 CLA Spirit Gear Day | CLA Spirit Gear Day- (Or wear Black/Green/Blue)
Week 3
- 2/12/24 Rogue Community Health Dental Sealants on site | K8 Campus
- 2/13/24Rogue Community Health Dental Sealants on site | K8 Campus
- 2/13/24 CLA CIP Meeting | 1385 Antelope Rd, White City
- 2/14/24 Valentine's Day
- 2/15/24 CLA Spirit Gear Day | CLA Spirit Gear Day- (Or wear Black/Green/Blue)
- 2/19/24 No School- President's Day
- 2/22/24 CLA Spirit Gear Day | CLA Spirit Gear Day- (Or wear Black/Green/Blue)
- 2/22/24 4:00pm CLA PTO Meeting | K8 Campus
- 2/26/24 8:00am Scholastic Book Fair Opens | K8 Cafeteria
- 2/26/24 Spirit Day #1: The Lorax (Mustache/Facial Hair Day)
- 2/27/24 Spirit Day#2: Oh the Places You'll Go (Dress as you're going on Vacation)
- 2/28/24 Spirit Day #3: I can read with my eyes shut (Wear a shirt with words)
- 2/29/24 LEAP DAY!!!
- 2/29/24 Spirit Day #4: World Book Day (Dress like your fave book character)
- 2/29/24 Monthly Assembly Day
- 2/29/24 5:00PM LITERACY NIGHT | K8 CAMPUS
CLA Career Chat with Linde!
For our K-5 Career Chat, the Linde Group came to share what a day in the life in a chemical engineering plant looks like. They implemented a couple experiments using liquid nitrogen and explained how atoms react to different environments! Thank you for visiting Linde!
CLA Career Chat with Fire District #3
Our Middle School Explorers participated in a Career Chat with Fire District #3. Scholars had the opportunity to explore the Fire Engine, inquire about different roles associated with working in the field and what types of tools are involved. It was a great learning experience! Thank you Fire Dist. #3!
Field Trips & Experiences
We are excited to provide opportunities for our Explorers to participate in many Field Trips and Experiences in the first semester of the school year. A goal at CLA is that we provide our scholars with varied experiences that broaden their learning experiences! We are excited for what is to come in in the second semester of the year.
Welcome Ms. Wright to the Middle School Teaching Team!
Please help us welcome our new Middle School Science Teacher, Kristine Wright. Ms. Wright will be serving the remainder of the school year for Mrs. Williams due to maternity leave. While we wish Mrs. Williams the absolute best, we are also thrilled for Ms. Wright and the excitement she has for getting to know all our Explorers. More specific details about her bio and background will be shared with Middle School families soon!
Waylon McCready
“Generous people are those who give more than is expected of them. Generosity is a learned character trait involving both attitude and action. Waylon puts generosity to action every day in our class. He is always willing to help his friends, encourage others with his kindness, and he always ensures our classroom is extra clean. Our class is more special because we have a generous friend like Waylon. ”
Mrs. Breiholz
Anastasia Mahoney
“Anastasia is always working hard in class and is a friend to everyone. She will go out of her way to help anyone who needs assistance. Way to go Anastasia!”
Mrs. Shelton
Jaxon Augino
"Jaxon is always helping others. He has such a kind heart. Jaxon is willing to help a teacher or friend who is in need. He demonstrates generosity towards others. I appreciate
having him in class!”
- Miss Groom
Rawley Govenor
“Rawley truly puts others before himself. He pays close attention to everyone's feelings and is always ready to be a friend or a helper in any situation. From random gifts of kindness to intentional hugs and thoughtful messages, Rawley is the picture of a generous soul.”
- Mrs. Bilden
Briella Stout
“Briella is caring, kind, and always looking for ways to help in the classroom without ever being asked. She is generous with her time and friendship among her peers. We truly appreciate all that Briella does."
- Mrs. Schnur
Kyla Disbrow
“Kyla is always kind, helpful, and many times offers above and beyond what is expected of her. Kyla demonstrates what it means to be generous in all areas around her.”
- Mrs. Williams
Riley Gove
“Perseverance is not giving up! It is being dedicated and determined to accomplish your goals. Riley has the quality of perseverance. She never gives up, she always makes an extra effort to be successful in everything we do in class, even if it takes a little longer. Riley has a positive attitude and is a friend to everyone. Our class is better because we have a friend like Riley."
- Mrs. Breiholz
Greyson Flannery
“Greyson has worked so hard at meeting his writing goal this year. He perseveres in all he does and is always will to put in the extra effort. I am very proud of him.”
- Mrs. Shelton
Sawyer Thomas
“Sawyer works hard to meet his goals. He perseveres through activities even when they may get tough. I am so proud of him!”
- Miss Groom
Erin Curtis
“Erin is a hard worker that practices a growth mindset in every situation. Since 2nd grade, I have watched Erin set goals for herself and never give up on them. The growth that I have seen in her academics this year is proof that her perseverance and hard work has paid off!”
- Mrs. Bilden
Sam Stout
“Sam consistently works hard to ensure all of his assignments are completed and turned in each week. When things are difficult, he has learned to take a deep breath, regroup, and keep going with a smile on his face. Sam truly exemplifies the definition of perseverance.”
- Mrs. Schnur
Alexa Blunkall
“I have seen Alexa persevere in many ways this year. She has a smile on her face and comes to school ready to learn. Her energy and her focus will keep her moving forward in anything she sets her mind to.”
- Mrs. Williams
Kaycee Willingham
“Kaycee is kind, a hard worker, and can accomplish anything that she sets her mind to. She fully encompasses the word perseverance and as a middle school team we have seen her persevere throughout her time here at CLA. Kaycee’s determination to succeed is evident in all that she does.”
- Ms. Trautman
Ms. Newberg - 4th & 5th Grade Mathematics Teacher & Leadership Advisor
" I enjoy being at CLA because of the community and atmosphere that we work to cultivate everyday. We are a community of people who work to put the needs as scholars first as they prepare for middle school, high school, and beyond." - Ms. Newberg
Scholastic Book Fair | February 26th-29th
February Monthly Character Trait | Purposeful
February character trait highlight is "Purposeful."
Please take time to discuss with your scholar what it means to be generous.
- Definition: "Having or showing determination and focus with intention in everything you do"
- Question: "How do you choose to demonstrate being purposeful at CLA?"
February School Meals Menu
If your scholar brings a lunch from home, but would still like the menu offering for the day, that is fine as well!
The link to the February Menu is also provided!
FYI: ClassTag Name Changed -> "SchoolStatus Connect"
Just as a heads up we wanted to let you know that our school to home communication tool has merged with another company! As of February 1, ClassTag was renamed SchoolStatus Connect. As a result of the rebrand, users will notice new colors and a new logo. If you also use the mobile app, your app icon should have automatically updated to the new logo.
These changes should not impact your ability to access the platform just as you always have. Please reach out via email if you have any questions or concerns!
5th Grade Outdoor School - April/May 2024
5th Grade Families- Our 5th graders will be gearing up for their Outdoor School Adventure that will take place April 29th, 30th & May 1st, 2nd at the Klamath Outdoor Science School (KOSS). Yes, this will be a four day, three night stay in the fabulous KOSS outdoor facilities. To prepare scholars and families for this awesome learning opportunity we will be holding a parent information night in the next couple months, so families can learn more about the program and what scholars get to experience. More info to come!
CLA App
Crater Lake Academy App
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- Users can add an event to their calendar to share with friends and family with one tap.
- Receive custom notifications to ensure you do not miss a message.
- View the Live Feed to access student celebrations and school-wide reminders.
- Connect with Staff
Early PM Pick Up/Messages During the School Day
- Emergency Notifications- Please contact the office no later than 1:30pm to provide adequate time for the office to contact the classroom
- Please let your student know the after school plans or how they are being picked up early before they come to school to limit interruptions in the classroom throughout the day
With instruction being important, we are asking that families refrain from pulling scholars out of class early (prior to their release time) so they may interact with content as much as possible. Thank you so much for partnering with us to ensure our Explorers receive the most out of their learning time!!!
College & Career Gear Days
With that, on the first Thursday of each month, our Explorers and staff will wear College/University gear (logo t-shirts, lanyards, hats, etc) or wear/dress in the Career they hope to be or would like to highlight. Example: if a scholar is hoping to be a firefighter in the future and they have an outfit, they are encouraged to wear it on this day!
Our hope is that we begin encouraging our Explorers think about their future!
CRATER LAKE ACADEMY
Email: bildene@craterlakeacademy.org
Website: https://www.craterlakeacademy.org
Location: 585 Nick Young Road, Eagle Point, OR, USA
Phone: 541-879-3620
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