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Greetings!

Our 2014-15 school year is about to begin! You are welcome to come in to the Skyridge office Monday through Friday to make purchases and pay fees. The office hours schedule prior to start of school is:

Now through August 26:  8 AM-3 PM.  Closed for lunch 12:30-1 PM.

August 27: 1:30-3 PM.  Closed for event preparations from 3-5 PM.  Open for 6th grade and new 7^th/8^th grade student orientation from 5:30-8:00 PM.

August 28-29:  8 AM-3PM.  Closed for lunch 12:30-1 PM.

ONLINE Payments:  Beginning August 20, school purchases and fees may be paid online under the “Parent” tab on the district’s website using your Skyward login and password.  Funds may be added to your student’s meal account online using the “MealTime Online” link on the main page of the school’s website.

Details regarding the new student orientation on August 27 include:

Parents and students should plan to attend the entire event which includes class schedule pick-up, an assembly, classroom visits with teachers, finger scanning for MealTime, and hallway locker practice. Office staff will be available for you to purchase school items and pay fees.  Refreshing smoothies will be available for purchase and sales will support the Skyridge PTO.  Parking at the school for large events is challenging and car pools are encouraged.  School supplies may be brought into your core classroom starting the first week of school.  If you are unable to attend the new student orientation or visit Skyridge, student class schedules will be available online via Skyward Wednesday, August 27 at noon.

Details regarding returning 7^th and 8^th grade students:

Student class schedules will be available online via Skyward Wednesday, August 27 at noon or you may pick up a hard copy of your student’s class schedule at Skyridge during the office hours listed above beginning Thursday, August 28.

Purchases and fees include:

Fitness Clothing $17 (Clothing from prior year may be used if they still fit)

Student Handbook/Planner $6

Activity Fee per sport participation $30 (required if participating in a sport for each season)

ASB $25 (required if participating in a sport or extra-curricular activity)

Yearbook $25 (Optional)

Additional information will be arriving in your mailbox soon from Skyridge as well as bus details from our Transportation Office.  Information may also be found on our Skyridge website at http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/ or linked from the Camas School District website.

Enjoy your final days of summer. We will see you soon!