It’s Time…Almost.

Annual Chinook Carnival and Silent Auction.

The Chinook Elementary PTSA invites all Salmon Creek Neighborhood families, friends and neighbors to come to their annual Carnival and Silent Auction on May 30, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Carnival Fun will include Bounce Houses, Games, Cake Walk, Great Food, and much more.

The Silent Auction has way too many items to be list here; but will include an Autographed Basketball by the 2009 Blazers Team, Disneyland Packages, Zoo Passes, and even a Lunch with Principal Lapidus!   For a complete list, click Chinook PTSA Silent Auction Items.

The funds that are raised go to support many wonderful programs during the school year, including Read ‘N Lead, Family Nights, Staff Appreciation; just to name a few.

So, come to Chinook Elementary on May 30th for the fun, for the food, for the friends, or for the auction; but just come!

Got Art?

WSU Vancouver Art Fair April 10, 2009.

Everyone is invited to attend the Washington State University Vancouver (WSUV) Art Fair on April 10 from noon to 7 p.m.

Admission is free and there will be displays representing Media, Print, Photography, Pottery, Jewelry, Fine Art and more.

“Family friendly events such as the Art Fair offer our campus to the community and show that everyone can take advantage of what we have to offer. We want people to understand that this campus belongs to them too,” said Jennifer Crooks, director of development for WSU Vancouver.

There will be several other offerings available during the Art Fair.

*  “How to Make an On-Line Portfolio” will be offered from noon to 1:30. To register contact Dene Grigar, grigar@vancouver.wsu.edu, fee $25.

*  The Salmon Creek Journal 2009 Edition release party and refreshments will be held from 3-5 p.m. and free copies will be distributed.

*  “Make It and Take It” fine arts class for adults and children will be from 4:15 to 6 p.m., no fee or registration required.

*  “How to Make a Family Video” will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m.   To register contact Dene Grigar, grigar@vancouver.wsu.edu, fee $25.

WSU Vancouver is located in Salmon Creek at 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave.  The Art show will be in the Firstenburg Student Commons, parking is available in the Blue Lot for $3, and admission to the event is free.

Chinook PTSA Movie Night

Horton Hears a Who.

Put on your comfy clothes, grab your blanket and pillow (and Mom, Dad, brothers and sisters) and head to Chinook on Friday March 20th for Family movie night.  Pizza, soda, popcorn, and sweet treats available to purchase; as well as Yearbooks, Chinook t-shirts and sweatshirts.   Pizza sale begins at 6 pm, PTSA meeting at 6:30, and Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! begins at 6:45.  See you there!

Dinosaurs, Dragons, Knights and Princesses, Oh my!

Join the Fun at the Family Read-In.

Salmon Creek Elementary is having a Family Read-In for kindergarten through second grade students on Thursday March 26 from 6-7:30 pm (siblings are also invited to attend).  There will be costumes, activities, stories and more!  Every student who attends will also receive a free book to take home.  Please join Salmon Creek teachers Mrs. Baylous, Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. Kussman, Ms. Lewis, Mrs. Nemnich, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Pestana, Miss Thrift, and Mrs. Villhauer for an evening of reading FUN.

Mothers of Twins

Twin Talk

Columbia Mothers of Twins Club meet the first Thursday of the month at St John Lutheran Church in Salmon Creek.  Visit Columbia Mothers of Twins site for more information.

Salmon Creek PTA

Salmon Creek:  Salmon Creek PTA  The next meeting for Salmon Creek Elementary PTA is Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 3:15 pm.  Don’t be shy!