In this Issue:* Character Education* JH/HS Achievement Testing* Junior/Senior Banquet* Krispy Kreme Donuts for Sale* Eagles’ Flight Run/Walk* Elementary Track Meet* SC Auction - Save the Date

Calendar:

April 6-8 JH/HS Achievement TestingApril 10 Band Day for 5th gradersApril 16-18 SC Drama PerformanceApril 18 Eagles’ Flight Run/WalkApril 20-23 Elem. Achievement TestingApril 24 Math Olympics (no school)April 25 Junior/Senior Banquet

May 1 Band Festival (6th-8th grades)May 2 SC AuctionMay 7 1st Grade Mother’s TeaMay 8 Elementary Track MeetMay 12-15 6th Grade Outdoor SchoolMay 14 Senior ChapelMay 20 Senior Awards AssemblyMay 24 BaccalaureateMay 25 Memorial Day (no school)May 26 Graduation Practice/Senior TripMay 28 Kindergarten GraduationMay 28 8th Grade CelebrationMay 29 Last Day (preschool-7th grades) Noon DismissalMay 29 Elementary Year End AwardsMay 29 High School Awards CeremonyMay 30 High School Graduation

June 1-3 HS Mini SessionsJune 4 Last Day of School for HS Noon Dismissal

Week of April 6-11, 2015

Character Education Topic: Self ControlFor the month of April, we will be emphasizing the character trait of Self Control: Rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right. The opposite of self-control is self-indulgence.

Our weekly verse is Proverbs 12:18 “Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.”

JH/HS Achievement Testing7th-12th grade students are taking the Terra Nova achievement tests the mornings of April 6-7. Wednesday, April 8, 7th and 10th graders will take one additional test. Please make sure your student has had a good breakfast, is at school on time, and prepared for testing with sharpened #2 pencils.Students who miss testing may have to miss classes on another school day in order to make up the missed tests.Testing schedules and room locations will be posted at school and online. High School Schedule JH Schedule Wednesday Schedule Testing Locations

Elementary Achievement TestingElementary achievement testing will take place during the week of April 20-23 for students in grades 1st-6th. First grade will be testing the week of April 13-17 as well. Please make sure they are well rested, have had a healthy breakfast, and are prepared to test on those days. Please try not to schedule appointments during those days which will result in your student missing testing.

SC FFA Earns Degrees/Honors at State Convention At the State Convention over spring break, seniors Jon Serry and Liam Perry received their FFA State Degrees. Missy Ellis competed in the Cooperatives Contest, Zane Leabo was awarded 1st place in the nursery placement proficiency, and he also was selected as the over all star in the placement category.

SC High School Track Meet ResultsLast Wednesday, SC hosted a 4 team track meet at Crescent Valley. August Thornton won the 1,500 and 3,000 meter races. Caitlin Fettig finished 1st in the 800m, while teammate Rebeka Preston won the girls 200, placed 2nd in high jump, and ran on the winning 4x400 relay team with Haven Bain, Gabby Paul, and Fettig. Ty Villers placed 2nd in the 300 intermediate hurdles, 3rd in the 110 high hurdles and ran in the 2nd place 4x100 with Paul Lim, Grant Billups, and Nicholas Armour. Haven Bain also tied for second in the high jump and was third in the 200.

Other top finishers included: Nicholas Armour - 2nd in 200, Paul Lim – 2nd in 800, Matthew Kontra – 3rd in 3000, Isaac Duran – 3rd in shot put, Gabby Paul – 2nd in 1500, Megan Fullbright – 3rd in 100 high hurdles, 2nd in 300 low hurdles, and Karli Sloan – 2nd in discus.

Join us on Saturday, April 18 for the annual Eagles' Flight! Run or walk the 10k or 5k course through the beautiful nature trails on campus and through Adair Park. Sign the kids up for the 1 Mile Little Eagle Fun Run! Childcare is available on-site with donation.

Timing provided by Eclectic Edge and medals will be given to top finishers. Pre-registered 10k/5k entry will include a swag bag filled with goodies, a cotton tee, post race refreshments and awards.

Fo more information and links to register at: www.scseaglesflight.com

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor: NW Student Services

Silver Sponsors:Corvallis Martial Arts Corvallis Internal MedicineNo Dinx Samaritan Health ServicesDr. Curtis Trammell OttFam PhotographyThornton Chiropractic

Elementary Track MeetThe elementary track meet “Eagle Invitational” is quickly approaching. This year it is scheduled for Friday, May 8, at the Linn Benton Community College track. This is a fun filled day, where over 1,000 students and families gather from several other Christian schools to celebrate a track and field day. As you know, it’s not possible without your help and support.

If you are interested in volunteering and being a part of the support team, please click on the links below to find an open position then request an open position.

Click on this link to view the volunteer positions needing to be filled for the event.Click on this link to request a volunteer position.Click on this link to order 2015 Eagle Invitational apparel. Ordering is now available until Friday, April 17. Samples are available in the Elementary Office for sizing and viewing. Orders will be given to students the week ofthe event.

Re-Enrollment for 2015-2016If you did not get your re-enrollment papers in by the due date last week, please make sure you do so ASAP. Re-enrollment forms for the 2015-16 school year are available on the SCS website @ www.santiamchristian.org/forms/allschool/reenrollmentform.pdf or pick up a hard-copy in the HS or Elementary office.Re-Enrollment Fees:Junior High/High School $175.00Elementary $175.00Kindergarten $175.00Preschool $ 50.00

Re-Enrollment Fee Deadlines:04/30/15 Balance Paid in Full – Family Cap $50005/01/15 Fee Increases to $250/per K-12 student05/01/15 Family Cap Increases to $700 Family Fee Cap:Family CAP if paid in full by 4/30/15 $500 per FamilyFamily CAP if paid after 4/30/15 $700 per Family

Tuition & Fees:Please find all information regarding 2015-16 Tuition & Fees at the following link www.santiamchristian.org/about/tu-itionandfees.cfm under view 2015-16 Tuition & Fees.

SAT/ACT Exam Registration DeadlineMay 8 is the deadline for high school students to register for the June 6 SAT. To register for the SAT, go to http://sat.collegeboard.org/register.

May 8 is the deadline to register for the next ACT exam which will be held June 13. To register for the ACT, go to http://www.actstudent.org/regist/.

Ways You Can Support SC

What’s for Lunch?You can view our weekly/monthly lunch menus for all grade levels by clicking on the following link SC Lunch Menus.

Eagle Happenings NewsletterThis all-school newsletter will be published each Monday afternoon. If you have something to submit to the newsletter, please e-mail your copy-ready announcement to beams@santiam.org by 9am on Monday morning. We reserve the right to edit for grammar, content, length, etc.

Scrip = Tuition Purchase gift cards for your favorite stores/restaurants through SC’s Scrip program. Scrip orders are due on MONDAY. Orders placed by 8:30 a.m. on the order day will be filled and returned to you that week by Thursday. For a copy of the Scrip order form, please click on this Scrip link. Order forms with payment should be turned in to the school office. Online ordering can be done by clicking on the link provided above.

Growing a Legacy of Character

Save the Date!santiam christian schoolsbenefit Dinner & Auction

Saturday, May 2, 2015formal invitation to follow

Donations Needed!do you have items you can

donate to our Auction?

gift baskets, vacation rental, etc. or advertise YOUR business in the

auction program

Contact: Jennifer Preston at development@santiam.org / 541.745.5524 x244

Krispy Kreme DonutsKrispy Kreme is Coming! Krispy Kreme donuts will be here before school on Fri-day, April 10. You can pre-order boxes of a dozen from a member of the JuniorClass for only $10. All pre-orders must be in by Monday, April 6. There will also be boxes and single donuts available for purchase on the day of delivery. Thank you for your support!

Spring Sports Schedule Changes NotificationWe invite you to come watch our spring sports teams in action. Check out our School Calendar on the SC website for the times, dates, and locations of where you can see our athletes and activity groups in action. Due to weather, spring sports contests are frequently subject to change. As such, we will be posting any changes in the sports schedule under the News heading (lower left) on the home page of the SC website. Please check there to see if there have been any changes.

See page 4 for Community Notices.

Community Notices

How do you know if your children are successful? Grades and test scores will measure their success in school, but how can you ensure that they are succeeding in life?

Mike Sissel, owner of KaleidoEye and an expert in youth leadership development, has an answer. He teaches students two absolutely critical 21st Century skills: self-awareness and self-management. Mike has spent the past six years teaching these skills to thousands of students through his innovative Lenses of Leadership program, ultimately empowering students to proactively create their best selves.

In this powerful 2-hour workshop, Mike will provide the tools your children need to cultivate the skills of self-awareness and self-management. At the end of this experience, each child will walk away with an entirely new mindset; one that will leave them each passionate and energized about the future.

* To reserve your spot, please email Mike at mike@kaleidoeye.com. Space is limited.

lenses of leadership

Mike Sissel is an extremely dynamic individual who has a tremendous passion for empowering today’s young people. His work will continue to touch lives and I’m

grateful for the positive change he is making in the world.Erin Gruwell

Founder – Freedom Writers Foundation

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Who: 8 – 11 years old (Session 1) 12 – 15 years old (Session 2)

Where: Santiam Christian 7220 NE Arnold Ave

Adair Village, OR 97330

When: Saturday, April 11

Time: 10:30 - 12:30 (Session 1) 01:30 - 03:30 (Session 2)

Cost: $45 / per student(includes a signed copy of Mike’s new book, Seriously, Dad?)

WARNING: application of these leadership principles could result in you making a positive difference in your life, and in the lives of others.!

Eligibility Applications will be accepted from students who are currently enrolled in grades 3-8. Applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements:

a. Previously attended an OSU Precollege TAG Program - either Winter Wonderings, Expeditions, Adventures in Learning or Outside the Box.

ORb. Identified as intellectually/academically

talented and gifted according to State of Oregon identification criteria.

ORc. Have mental ability total battery test score at

or above the 90th percentile.OR

d. Have total Reading or total Math achievement test score at or above the 90th percentile.

ORe. Have demonstrated extraordinary ability,

interest, and/or effort in a valued area of human endeavor. See our website under “Eligibility” for more details.

Home-schooled students should send a copy of their most recent test results.Transportation from various surrounding communities will be offered.

For New Applicants OnlyCriterion b, c or d must be verified by a TAG coordinator, school counselor or school administrator. Indicate pertinent information:

Student Name___________________________ Grade _____

Test Name __________________________________________

National %ile Cognitive Total ________ Date taken ______

Test Name __________________________________________

National %ile Math Total ____________ Date taken ______

Test Name __________________________________________

National %ile Reading Total _________ Date taken ______

School representative’s signature _______________________

Position ____________________________________________

OSU PRECOLLEGE PROGRAMS

TAG Summer Programsfor TAG and High-Ability Students

July 6-17, 2015

ExpeditionsStudents who are entering 4th-5th grades in fall, 2015

Adventures in Learningstudents who are entering 6th-7th grades in fall, 2015

Outside the Boxstudents who are entering 8th-9th grades in fall, 2015

oregonstate.edu/precollege

Application ProceduresRegistration opens April 1, completed applica-

tions should be submitted by April 24, 2015

Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis. A $25 service fee must accompany late applications.

Apply online to the appropriate program:oregonstate.edu/precollege/expeditionsoregonstate.edu/precollege/ailoregonstate.edu/precollege/boxClick on the link: “Application Procedures.”

Families who have enrolled a child in a previous OSU Precollege Program(Expeditions, Winter Wonderings, Adventures in Learning, Outside the Box, KidSpirit, STEM Academy) should log in using the same email address and password used for those previous registrations.

Families who have not previously used the OSU Precollege Programs online registration system will need to set up a new account with password and answers to security questions.

Families unable to access the website should contact 541-737-2670 or 541-737-2403 to request an application form be mailed to them.

Notification of acceptance and available courses will be sent by May 1 to the email address listed in the child’s online application. Students will then select courses in which they wish to participate. These selections must be returned by May 8, 2015 with a nonrefundable deposit of $50 for Expeditions and $100 for Adventures in Learning and Outside the Box.

The balance is due June 25, 2015. Payments can be made by check, cash or online. (Credit card payments incur a 4% charge to cover the bank’s processing fee.)

April Youth Volunteer OpportunitiesThe Youth Volunteer Corps of Corvallis is always looking for volunteers ages 11-18! Our April volunteer opportunities are listed below.

• 4/9 (Thurs) LBFS Bag Distribution 10am-12pm• 4/10 (Fri) Senior Center Food Prep 1-5 pm• 4/11 (Sat) LBFS Food Pickup 10am-12pm• 4/11 (Sat) Senior Center Food Prep 12:30-3pm/3-5:30pm• 4/15 (Wed) Procession Prep 4-6:30pm• 4/18 (Sat) Procession of the Species 9:45-12/12-3:30pm• 4/22 (Wed) Safe Haven Humane Society 3:45-6:15pm

If you are interested in being added to our email list or want to find out more information about YVC and our projects, contact Keeley Naughton by phone (541)766-6467 or email keeley.naughton@corvallisoregon.gov.

TUESDAYS April 14 - May 12, 2015

3:15 - 4:45 pm

Garfield Elementary SchoolRoom: #18

Cost: $75SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE !

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AWSEMAdvocates for Women in Science,

Engineering, and Math

Looking for a fun, hands on way to learn? Why not join this elementary school club for 3rd,

4th, and 5th grade girls for some fun learning activities?

The AWSEM Club is a club that is led and mentored by

undergraduate women who are currently studying science,

engineering, and math at OSU.

To register, visit our website:academy.engr.oregonstate.edu

STEM ACADEMY @ OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

TOPICS:4/14: Harnessing Wind Power: Converting Mechanical

Energy into Electricity4/21: Cellular Biology: What’s in the Blood?

4/28: Engineering: Build & Program Lego Robots 5/5: Computer Science: Create Your Own Cool

Animation5/12: Chemistry & the Environment: Understanding

the Impact of Invisible Chemicals on our World

For more information:Call (541) 737-8139 or e-mail us at STEM.academy@oregonstate.edu

Do you want to create something amazing out of succulent plants? Join us for a crafty Super Succulent Saturday! We will be making living wreaths using succulents and moss. Come celebrate Oregon Arbor Week (April 5th-11th) by doing some nature-related arts and crafts!

Super Succulent Saturday! (ages 8-14)

F or mor e i n fo rm at io n o r to re g i s te r ca l l A lb an y Pa rk s & Re cre a t io n a t (5 41) 917 -7777

Saturday, April 11, 1-2:30pm Senior Center: 489 Water Ave NW $15/$19 (out of city)

Could you survive out in the wilderness with only limited items? Join us for Wilderness Survivors, a class that will teach you survival skills such as building shelters, tracking animals, using a map and compass (session 1), and fire building and animal trapping (session 2). This class will use scenarios to challenge students to solve problems with few resources and limited time. Put your wilderness skills to the test!

Wilderness Survivors (ages 9-13)

To re g i s te r ca l l A lb any P ark s & Re cre a t io n a t(54 1) 917 -7777

Session 1—Sunday, April 26: Shelters, Tracking, and Orienteering Bowman Park: 300 Geary St NE, 9am-4pm $42/$54 (out of city) Session 2—Sunday, May 17: Fires and Traps Bowman Park: 300 Geary St NE, 9am-4pm $42/$54 (out of city)

STEM Academy Summer Camps:STEM Academy (formerly Saturday Academy) will host approximately 16 different STEM-related summer camps for students leaving 2nd–12th grades.Students can learn more online at http://academy.engr.oregonstate.edu/summer-programs-osu Formore information contact Cathy Law, at 541-737-1822 or Catherine.law@oregonstate.edu.