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Parent Advisory Team (PAT)
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW INFO ABOUT OUR CURRENT PARENT ADVISORY TEAM 2011-2012.
We want to give a big THANK YOU to our 2010-2011 PAT members!!! When you see these parents around HomeLink, please thank them for their service this year.
You can click here to send a message to our Parent Advisory Team. This message will go directly to one of the PAT members.
Welcome to HomeLink, Battle Ground
715 NW Onsdorff Blvd., Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360)885-6800
Welcome to HomeLink 
At HomeLink, we believe that parents are their children’s primary teacher.
HomeLink programs offer both full and part time access to a variety of educational opportunities that support families who choose to have a portion of their children’s education take place in the home. HomeLink partners with parents to help students acquire the academic skills and character traits essential for life-long success.
Absences
When your student is going to be absent, please call the HomeLink office (885.6800). If you are unable to contact the office prior to the absence, please do so within 48 hours following the absence. Thank you for partnering with HomeLink.
FAQ
This is where you find answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions. Please browse questions and answers below.
Question: How do I find general information about HomeLink?
Answer: HomeLink Information Meetings are held on Wednesday mornings from 9:00-11:00, through the end of the school year. Please check our "events" section on the left to find out specifice dates for these meetings. This is the best way to learn more about the different programs that HomeLink offers.
Question: When will the 12/13 Creative Class information be available?
Answer: check back in the spring. :)
Question: How do I log in to the web site? Why do I want to log in?
Answer: The HomeLink web site has been created as a virtual community where all members can easily communicate. Once logged in, you can view your family's classes, post blogs within a class, view assignments, check the calendar, contact a teacher or another parent or student, etc. The information you are able to view is based upon your family and which classes and programs you are involved in. No personal information is viewable, but you can communicate with anyone you like. If you need assistance, please use the "contact us" tab at the top of any web site page and choose "shahla - web site help" to send a message.
Question: When is HomeLink registration paperwork available?
Answer: The information and paperwork you will need to register at HomeLink will be available on the web site (for completing at home), as well as in the HomeLink office.
Question: If I want to sign up for a Creative Class that is in its 2nd year of rotation, is it OK that my student did not do the 1st year rotation this year?
Answer: You do not need to do the 1st year of a rotation in a Creative Class in order to sign up for a 2nd year rotation.
The HomeLink Booster Club needs you!
Spring Flower Sale 2012
Thank you to all who purchased flowers from the HomeLink Flower Sale. They were absolutely beautiful! The profit this year came to $410, which will help support our programs and students.
The HomeLink Booster Club is accepting new members!
The HomeLink Booster Club is a group of parents who facilitate fundraising events throughout the school year. The funds are donated to various HomeLink programs and classrooms, according to need. The Booster Club also puts on the annual Family Fun Day, which used to be held at Lewisville Park, and is now a part of our Celebration of Learning at HomeLink.
Please consider joining this valuable group. If you would like more information, please use the contact tab at the top of this page to send a note.
Nurse Nancy
Click here to get in touch with our school nurse, Nurse Nancy. Use the drop down box and choose "Nurse Nancy", then type your message.
Whooping cough alert issued by the Health Department - Click here for more information
Nurse Nancy’s Notes - May 2012
I am making plans to close out the school year. For the students who have medications at school pleased pick them up by the end of June 15, 2012. If your child will be taking medications next year please pick up a form for your health care provider to complete. The medication form will be needed prior to the beginning of school in Sept. if you want your child to use the medications at the start of school.
All children that have life threatening conditions (e.g. diabetes, anaphylaxis, etc) need to send in the medical provider’s consent for medications and/or equipment. Also, it is required that a treatment care plan be completed by the parent/guardian. Both of these forms need to be completed prior to the beginning of your child being on campus. Otherwise your child can not start his/her classes.
Thank you,
Nancy M. Baragary, RN
Home Links/CAM
Healthy Children Learn Better
School Nurses Make it Happen
Nurse Nancy’s Notes - Mar 2012
Back pack Safety
According to one backpack company 40 million teenagers carry a backpack to school every day. It is recommended that students carry no more than 10-15% of their body weight. Carrying too much weight can be the cause of back and neck pain, along with not carrying the backpack properly. Both straps should be on the shoulders so the weight is equally distributed. One study showed 55% of the students carrying backpacks have more than the recommended weight. There has been research on the outcome of carrying too much weight; University of Michigan found approximately 65% of adolescents’ visits to the doctor were due to related backpack injuries.
Some suggestions to reduce the weight is to carry only those books required for that day’s classes. Also to wear the backpack on both shoulders. Heavily padded shoulder straps and a lumbar support may also be helpful. And always bend your knees when picking up a heavy backpack. If your child has physical limitations, select a backpack that fits the child’s size and has some adaptations Also encourage your child to exercise in order to stay strong.
Nancy M. Baragary, RN
Home Links/CAM
Healthy Children Learn Better
School Nurses Make it Happen
Nurse Nancy's Notes - January 2012
Click here for information regarding heart ultrasound plus EKG screening that is being done at Peace Health Southwest on Feb. 25, 2012 for student athletes. Please read about this screening if you have an active athlete. The screening detects hyhpertophic cardiomyopathy, a serious heart condition that is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes. Registration is required and there is a cost.
Nurse Nancy's Notes------Some interesting medical facts:
When pregnant moms receive the flu vaccine, research has shown that the infants are less likely to be hospitalized for the flu.......50 % less likely.
There is a new, thinner and shorter needle used in flu vaccines for those ages 18 through 64. It is called Fluzone and it is a protective as the traditional injections. *If you are allergic to eggs, or egg products, or previous flu vaccines, it is recommended that you do not use this product.
Hearts used for transplants have been place in a picnic cooler with ice and transferred to the hospital chosen. Dr. Ardehali feels our organs are not to be on ice. He is leading a study of transporting a beating heart to the donor by putting it in a small heart lung machine and supplying it with the Donor's blood and a nutrient solution. He feels it can be moved to greater distances and making more hearts available . Although it is not approved in US it is approved in Europe. (AARP, Sept/Oct 2011)
Tattoos for Diabetics....the miniature tattoo contains nanosensors that lights up when the glucose levels drop or goes up. You can apply it once a week and it wears off over time. It will have to be scanned by a hand held device to observe the color changes and guide the insulin use. Since it is still in research it may take a decade to have it offered for the public. Mice are the only subjects at this time.l(AARP, Sept/Oct 2011)
Nurse Nancy's Notes - NOVEMBER 2011
I want to thank all of you that volunteered for the Health Screening. I was so happy to meet some of our parents and high school students(from BGHS) who came to help. Everyone pitched in to work and made it fun. Thank you all, Nancy
I included some helpful hints from Solutions to help with the upcoming holidays...
There is no such thing as the "perfect" anything...from the table setting to your clothes selection-
Think "heart" and not money spent when making your gift selection
Time and fun are the best gifts we can give to our friends and family
Review your traditions, do they hold the same importance and meaning that they once did
Consder a family gift of spending time together with a fun game or activity
Honor each others holiday history
And take time to relax and enjoy the moment
Can’t afford to pay for your prescriptions?
There is information in the office for you. WPDP (Washington Prescription Drug Program) offers a savings of 60% for generic drugs and up to 20% for brand name drugs. We have applications for you to fill out and send in to WPDP or you can call 1-800-913-4146 or go to their web at www.rx.wa.gov.
Info on H1N1 virus H1N1 fact sheet for at-risk students
Note from Nurse Nancy
If your child has a fever (over 100 degrees)…keep him/her home!
If your child has had a fever in the last 24 hours…keep him/her home!
If your child has been fever free for 24 hours…send him/her to school!
If your child has vomited within the last 24 hours…keep him/her home!
If your child has not vomited within the last 24 hours…send him/her to school!
If you aren’t sure if your child is sick but has multiple complaints…may need to keep him/her home! (You’ll have to use your judgment on this one!)
If your child has a new medical diagnosis…let the school nurse know!
If your child needs medication at school:
Don’t send it with your child…you will be called!
Don’t bring it to school without a doctor’s order…you will be called!
Don’t send any opened medication…you will be called!
Why?
Medication is to be brought in by a parent or designated adult.
The school must have a doctor’s order before we can administer ANY medication at school!
We must have a new, unopened medication to start with!
Your assistance in helping us keep all children as healthy as possible is appreciated because….Healthy Children Learn Better!
Nancy Baragary, RN
Nancy’s Health News
For parents and guardians
I would like to explain what our school procedure is for a student complaining of a bee sting or a head injury.
When a student reports a bee sting or bite we ask if he/she has had a serious reaction in the past and also check our student health file on line. We remove the stinger if it is present and have the child observed for 20 minutes. In the mean time we apply a substance of meat tenderizer or baking soda with water to the area for 10 min and then wash it off (this seems to help reduce the discomfort). A call to the home or parent is made, making the parent aware of the bee sting. The child is given a handout for the parent/guardian that describes the signs/symptoms of anaphylaxis.
If the child is highly allergic we would immediately administer the child’s EpiPen and call 911 and the parent. This is why it is very important that we are aware of any serious reactions to bee stings or bites. It is vital that we will have the child’s medication on hand
Head injuries are identified and checked for bleeding, swelling, etc in the area, along with the alertness and coherence of the child. For head injuries the child will be treated with rest and ice to the area. A student is observed for 20 minutes to be sure that he/she is not suffering from signs/symptoms of a concussion. A form is filled out outlining the injury and what the parent/guardian should look for when the child is home. This form describes the signs and symptoms of a concussion. A nurse is notified of the child’s head injury. It is helpful to know that a concussion can occur up to days after an injury.
If the child has an obvious serious head injury we would immediately call 911 and the parent.
Hope this information is helpful. I would like to suggest that you discuss with your child how important it is that the staff is immediately aware of a bee sting or head injury.
Nancy Baragary, School Nurse
CoreLink Info Mtg rm 408 (click for more details)
Dear HomeLink Parents,
There will be an informational meeting for families interested in our CoreLink program on Wednesday, May 23rd, from 9:30-11:00, in room 408. This meeting is required for families wishing to enroll their children in CoreLink. It is not required for returning CoreLinkers.
CoreLink is for grades 5-8 and features small class instruction allowing for more individual attention while focusing on the core subject areas of math, reading, and writing. It is a part of our PrimeLink program.
CoreLink Info Meeting & Description
If this sounds like a program that may be a good fit for your family, we'd love to see you at our meeting.
Sincerely,
Jim Williams
PrimeLink Coordinator
Battle Ground HomeLink
360-885-6807
Weekly Announcements
- REGISTRATION INFO FOR 2012-2013 IS NOW AVAILABLE - CLICK HERE
- Celebration of Learning is 5/22 4-7pm - click for info.
- Middle School Track Meet this May
- CLASSLINK INFO FOR 12/13 IS NOW AVAILABLE: CLICK HERE
- Students in grades K-12 are invited to enter the 2012 Year of the Apple Art Contest sponsored by the Washington Apple Education Foundation. Winners and their schools receive a monetary award. Applications are due by August 1st. For the application form go to: http://www.waef.org/year-of-the-apple/entry-form.html
- Art Classes by Debbie New - all mediums. Small groups, ages 6 - adult. Fun and confidence boosting. Call 687-4029 for more information.
- Helpful Info. Flyer from Mrs. O'Neal - click here
- Information on art classes available at the Avalon Gallery in Battle Ground Village is posted on the community bulletin boards by the CAM offices and in the Family Lounge. You can also go to avalongalleryandstudio.com for information.
- Scholastic Book Orders now on line! You must log in to our web site, then CLICK HERE for more info.
- Our online store is here - homelinkbg.patronstore.com click here for more info.
- Inclement Weather Letter - click here to read the district wide letter, but please click here for a special statement regarding HomeLink & CAM
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HomeLink Parent Legislative ContactRikki Harkelroad is HomeLink’s Parent Legislative Contact. If you would like to be part of her parent team, please email her here, or use the "contact us" tab at the top of this page.
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Character Trait for May is Cautiousness – Knowing the importance of right timing to accomplish right actions.
Click here to view a presentation on Cautiousness. Also, you may click on "character" under "parent links" to view past presentations on character.
Whooping Cough Alert & Info.
Note & Reminder from BG School Nurses 10 Reasons Free Whooping Cough Shot
Whooping cough is a serious illness for babies….getting vaccinated offers best protection
In April, the Department of Health declared a whooping cough (pertussis) epidemic in our state. If the number of whooping cough cases continue to climb, we’re on pace to have the highest number of reported cases in decades.
Whooping cough is highly contagious. It causes cold-like symptoms, spreads by coughing and sneezing, and can last for weeks. It’s especially serious for babies who often get the disease from adults and family members. Babies who get whooping cough are often hospitalized because it’s difficult for them to breathe, feed, or sleep.
Over the last two years, four Washington babies died from this disease. A new Department of Health public service announcement features a Snohomish County mom whose 27 day-old daughter died from whooping cough in 2011. The PSA highlights the importance of vaccination.
Prevention is key! Vaccination is the best protection against whooping cough. Good health habits also help stop the spread of illness, like washing your hands, covering your cough, and staying home when you’re sick.
Babies under six months are too young to be fully vaccinated against whooping cough. Family, caregivers, and close contacts can help protect babies by getting the Tdap shot. All teens and adults can get Tdap. Younger kids need a series of five DTaP shots by age seven.
Pregnant women and women who recently gave birth can get Tdap vaccine. Vaccination during pregnancy can help protect newborns at the time of delivery.
Check with your healthcare provider to get you and your child’s immunization status.
NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Last day of Creative Classes
Celebration of Learning(click for more info)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: CLICK HERE
For this special event, we are asking for donations of the following:
Cases of water - please bring anyday prior to 5/22 and place in the Family Lounge
Cookies - please ONLY bring ON 5/22 and deliver to the commons where dinner will be served
**Dinner - Please remember that there will be dinner available and we appreciate payment in small bills only ($20 bills or less). It can be difficult to make change for $50's and above. Thank you.
More details will be provided next week about this fun event! 
Medical Forms
Vaccines your child will need before 12/13 school year - English Russian
Kindergarten Immunizations at a Glance
6th - 11th Grade Immunizations
Letter Regarding Life Threatening Conditions
In School Medication Requirements
Emergency Action Plan - Severe Allergy Reaction
Emergency Action Plan - Diabetes
Emergency Action Plan - Neurological
Character
At HomeLink, we are Morphing into Character!
Character Trait for May is Cautiousness – Knowing the importance of right timing to accomplish right actions. Click here to view a presentation on Cautiousness.
Please click here to see this month's character power point presentation.
September: Attentiveness October: Diligence November: Hospitality
December: Sensitivity January: Discernment February: Loyalty
March: Boldness April: Flexibility May: Cautiousness
Remember that there is a drawing held at the end of each month. For every Character Hero or Character in the Marketplace you turn in to Janis in the Family Lounge, you will be entered. The winner will receive a movie pass. These are also all posted on the bulletin board in the Family Lounge. April/May 2011 winner: Lexis D., a 2nd grade Creative Class student.
2009/2010 Character Series
October: Obedience November: Gratefulness December: Generosity January: Orderliness February: Truthfulness March: Forgiveness April: Sincerity May: Virtue
Click to see a list with definitions of 49 character qualities.
Summer Academy 2012
Current Kindergarten – 4thProgram
Is your child bored after two weeks of summer? Here’s an opportunity for some active fun. Want your child to stay academically fueled this summer? This is the place to engage their mind. Need childcare this summer? How about an “active care” alternative that’s safe and affordable!
The K-4 program model has changed significantly this year. Battle Ground Community Education and Battle Ground School District Learning Support are collaborating with One Team to provide a full-day active and engaging summer school experience called A3 Summer Camp. This program will offer opportunities for students that meld learning with organized physical activity, life lessons and more. Your child will be able to maintain, tune-up, refuel and keep his/her academic engine running during the long summer break.
There will only be one location this year - Captain Strong Primary and it is an all-day (9am - 4pm) experience. Transportation will be FREE from key pick-up and/or drop-off locations within the Battle Ground School District boundaries. The program also includes FREE lunch.
Early drop-off (7am) and Late pick-up (6pm) from the Captain Strong Campus are available at an additional cost.
The program will run Monday through Friday from July 9th to August 17th, 9 am to 4 pm.
Middle School Program
Middle School Academy
With the help of a certified teacher students will continue to increase their reading and mathematics skills as they are immersed in a three week unit. Students will have the opportunity to brush up on their learning as they join in lively activities, discussions, games and other learning activities focused around engaging middle school themes.
This program is open to 5th – 7th grade (during the 2011-12 school year) Learning Assistance Program (LAP) qualified students only.
Program dates are July 23rd – August 9th, Monday – Thursday, 9am -12pm at the Chief Umtuch Campus.
High School Program
High School Academy – NovaNET Credit Recovery
An online credit recovery program available to Class of 2012—2015 students enrolled in Battle Ground Public Schools and not on track to graduate. End of year credit totals must be below 22(2012), 17 (2013), 11 (2014) and 5 (2015) to be eligible.
In school support will be available beginning July 9, 2012—August 3, 2012, Monday—Friday. A mandatory meeting for all participants is scheduled for July 9th.
Students must receive a signed registration form from their counselor to participate. The registration must also include the course recovery recommendations from the counselor and a copy of the student transcript.
High School Academy – NovaNET Credit Recovery registration forms will be distributed to all high school counseling centers soon.
Stuff the Bus
*STUFF THE BUS - Benefit for the North County Food Bank
MAY 5TH 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Brought to you by the Battle Ground Public School Employees Union. The buses will be located in the parking lots of Fred Meyer and Albertsons with volunteers helping stuff your donations. With special thanks to: Petermann Bus Company, Albertsons, and Fred Meyer.
WHAT ARE WE COLLECTING FOR THE FOOD BANK?
We will be collecting: Non-perishable food items, personal hygiene supplies, paper products and cash donations.
Volunteers:
River Homelink ASB students and parents
Cam Jr. ASB
PHS ASB
BGHS ROTC
PSE union member volunteers
Middle School Track Meet
Parents,
Battle Ground High School’s Track Team is hosting their annual Middle School Track Meet in May. Below, you will find all the forms you need to participate. First, you’ll see a flyer with all the necessary information. Second, is the meet schedule. Third and fourth are the two forms I need in order for your child(ren) to participate. I will need these forms by the end of the day on Friday, May 11th. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Middle School Meet Info Meet Schedule
Parent Permission Form Concussion Athletic Release
Thank you,
Micah Hilario
Assistant Principal
CAM/HomeLink
(360)885-6813
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