Augusta Area School District Beaver Buzz From your Partnership Coordinator, Jen Willms 715-286-3396 or jwillms@augusta.k12.wi.us Week of April 1, 2019 Calendar April 1: Parent Council Meeting, 6:00 pm April 2: Muffins w ith Middle Schoolers, 7:15-8:00 am April 3: Gam es w ith Grandparents, 7:15-8:00 am April 19: No School! April 23: Fam ily Science Fair, 5:00-6:30 pm April 24: Drug Awareness & Prevention Night, 6:00-8:00 pm April 27: Beaver Bolt 100 Ways for Parents to Be Involved in Their Child s Education 37. Provide a quiet, well-lighted place with basic school supplies for studying/homework. 38. Help your children break down projects into smaller, more manageable steps. 39. Develop a consistent daily routine and time for studying and homework. Source: www.pta.org
P A G E 2 Look after yourself. It is difficult to be a calm, relaxed parent if you are stressed, anxious, or depressed. Try to find time every week to let yourself unwind or do something that you enjoy! ============================== Please join us for our next meeting: April 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Elementary Library A U G U S T A A R E A
P A G E 3 The Eau Claire Children s Theatre presents: Disney s Aladdin Kids Dinner Theatre April 5-6 and 12-13 at The Oxford Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment! When Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie inside it, he sees a whole new world filled with possibilities. With the Genie s help, Aladdin must battle the evil Jafar for power and possession of the lamp and win the hand of the beautiful princess Jasmine. Tickets include dinner. April 5 6:30 pm April 6 12:30 pm April 12 6:30 pm April 13 12:30 pm Show Times: Visit www.ecct.org for more information or to purchase tickets A U G U S T A A R E A
P A G E 4 BACK TO THE 80s is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com A U G U S T A A R E A
P A G E 5 Children s Museum of Eau Claire Special Kids Night Thursday, April 18, 2019 5:30-7:30 pm For children with special needs, visiting the Museum can prove difficult on a typical day. These truly special events offer families a safe and soothing environment where the Museum is closed to the public, giving kids with special needs a special night! Special Kids Nights are FREE for kids with special needs and their families. Snacks are included, along with themed sensory activities and extra staff support! Registration is required for these events. 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire 715-832-5437 www.childrensmuseumec.com A U G U S T A A R E A
P A G E 6 7th ANNUAL ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Saturday, April 20, 2019 9:00 am-3:00 pm Augusta High School Gym OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Proceeds go to the Augusta Basketball Program Concessions Available BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY~ COME SUPPORT AUGUSTA S ALUMNI Any questions or concerns please contact Brennan Dickinsen @ 715-579-1470, Brennan0434@yahoo.com or Chris Schmitt @ 715-577-3058, Cschmitt@augusta.k12.wi.us A U G U S T A A R E A
P A G E 7 TEST-DRIVE A FORD AND EARN $20 FOR YOUR SCHOOL.*FOR WHAT: Take a spin in a new Ford vehicle. For every test-drive taken, Ford Motor Company will donate $20 to your school, for a total of up to $6,000 per event. A little drive could go a long way! WHO: Augusta Booster Club WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 2019: 9:00 a.m. -- 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Augusta High School Coming Soon...Watch for Registration Information from the School District! forddrive4ur.com * NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WITH A VALID DRIVER S LICENSE AND VALID AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE. Donation of $20 per test-drive, up to 300 total test-drives, for a maximum total donation of $6,000 per event. Limit (1) donation per person and (1) donation per household. A U G U S T A A R E A
P A G E 8 Kleenex Drive The Augusta High School National Honor Society is having a Kleenex Drive (April 1-16) for residents living at the Augusta Health and Rehabilitation Home. While the home provides standard boxes of kleenex to the residents, they are brown and colorless. We are looking for colorful boxes of kleenex of all sizes and shapes to help brighten their rooms. Our goal is 50 boxes, one for each resident. Students can drop boxes off in the counseling office. Thank you for helping us brighten someone's day! A U G U S T A A R E A