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Jefferson School’s Monthly Newsletter |
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humming with activities, and it hardly seems possible that we’re halfway
through the school year. I’ve really enjoyed watching the children take
on new learning challenges and successfully practice new skills.
The Oregon State Report Cards were released on January 25, 2002. Each school in Oregon is rated according to student performance, school characteristics, and student behavior. Jefferson received a Strong rating overall, with an Exceptional rating in school characteristics. We are proud of our accomplishments and will work for continued improvement for next year. A copy of the Oregon State Report Card for Jefferson will be given to each family the by March 22. The report may be accessed on the web site for the Department of Education at www.ode.state.or.us. If you have any questions about the Oregon State Report Card for Jefferson, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 7575-5951. |
The budget process
begins in earnest in February and March. As you may know, the state faces
a budget shortfall which translates into budget reductions for the
district. Watch for opportunities for input into the district and building
level budgets. Your input helps us determine what our school community
needs. I hope you will inform us of your thoughts either at forums or
through email and/or letters.
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Third and fifth
grade students will complete the Reading and Math Multiple Choice state
assessments between March 16-April 20. This might be a good time to touch
bases with your child’s classroom teacher and determine what support
your child needs to succeed on these assessments. Working together, we can
ensure all students have opportunities to meet benchmarks on state
assessments. Finally, I’d like to acknowledge that these are stressful times for all of us. We are fortunate at Jefferson to have strong parent support, and I appreciate all that you do for your children and the staff at Jefferson. As we move forward through the second half of the school year, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. |
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Meal Procedures Just a reminder that when the cafeteria’s computer screen shows a balance of $3.30 or less, the computer operator begins the following procedures: Low Balance stamp child’s
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points of interest:
If your child needs medicine during school hours, bring the medicine to the school office and fill out a medical form. Questions? Call 757-5951 |
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emergency school closure plan that is implemented when weather conditions
or other emergency situations during the school day call for early
dismissal of students. Your help in the following ways will ensure that
the dismissal plan runs smoothly and that your child gets home safely. Be sure the school has a current phone number for your home and work, as well as for people you would like us to contact when we can’t get in touch with you. To update your child’s information, you may complete the form on the next page and return it to the school office. To eliminate confusion at dismissal and to be sure your child knows what procedures to follow upon arriving at home, it is important that your child knows what plans you have made for early dismissal situations. Please review your plan with your child. |
The school is
required to make contact with every child’s parent or your emergency
designee, so it is essential to keep the phone lines as free as possible
for the school’s use. Therefore, please make only necessary phone
calls to the school office. Classroom teachers are responsible for keeping track of children, so parents are required to check their child out with the classroom teacher Parents are always welcome to help with phone calling, keeping track of children, and all the other details required when we’re hurrying to dismiss students ahead of a storm or other emergency. If you can help, please check in with the school secretary. |
If it is
necessary to immediately evacuate the school, staff and students will walk
to the Kings Circle Assembly of God Church located at 2110 NW Circle Blvd.
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Check out these websites from the United States Department of Education for information about helping your child learn to read: www.ed.gov/inits/rrrl/guide.html www.ed.gov/inits/rrrl/index.html
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Winter Weather |
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| If stormy weather causes schools
to close, the following radio stations will broadcast school closure
information:
KFLY 101.5 FM KGAL 1580 AM KFAT 103.7 KLOO 1340 AM KHPE 107.9 KRKT 990 AM |
You may also contact
the district by calling 766-4877, ext. 8503 or tune in to television cable
channel 60 for weather updates.
When school is in session but snow and ice makes for unsafe driving conditions, be aware that there may be delayed start days. The radio stations will be broadcasting that information. Please use
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caution transporting
your child on those days that are snowy and icy.
For all school closure information, you may also check the district’s website at www.corvallis.k12.or.us. Closures, late starts, and snow route information will be posted by 6:30am.
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Tobacco Use Prevention News |
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| Colds, sniffles and coughs! This time of year is known for taking sick days, but can you afford to take a day off when your child is sick? Sometimes it can be difficult, so one thing you can do is make sure your child is not exposed to secondhand smoke. The burning end of a cigarette is what produces a smoke filled with 4,000 chemicals. Infants and children who are around smoking often get more colds, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and hospitalizations for inner ear | infections than
children not exposed. To prevent your child’s being sick from secondhand
smoke, here are some simple things you can do: Be sure to step outside to smoke Don't smoke in the car when children are riding with you Best of all, quit smoking! If you would like help quitting, please call and talk with a trained specialist from the Oregon Quit line at 1-877-270-STOP. It's free, confidential and has helped over 70,000 Oregonians quit! |
This message is
brought to you by the Corvallis School District's Tobacco Prevention and
Education Program. If you would like to participate in any way, please
contact Cathy Martin at 541-757-3912. Your time and interest would be
greatly appreciated!
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AYSO Soccer Registration |
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| AYSO SOCCER REGISTRATION will be held for the spring 2002 season on Thursday, February 21st at Western View Middle School from 7:00-8:30pm for any child not currently playing on an AYSO team. | The cost is $45. Anyone who was born between August 1st, 1982 and Jan. 31st 1997 is eligible to register. Scholarships are available. | If you have questions, please call theAYSO volunteer message phone at 929-7422 and a volunteer will return your call. |
Come by the Club or give us a call at 757-1909. 1112 NW Circle Blvd. |
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School Board Recognition |
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| January is School Board Recognition Month. Our dedicated volunteers on the school board attend meetings, sift through much information, and make tough decisions to support our students and programs. | School board members have attended school evening events and take an active interest in the life of our schools. | Please take time to acknowledge the effort and support our school board members provide for our children. | |||
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Emergency Information Update |
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| In order to keep student records current, an Emergency Information Form will be provided in all newsletters. If you have an address change, new telephone number, new work number for new emergency numbers, please come to the school office, complete the form, and return it to school as soon as possible. | |
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TAG Program |
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| Volunteers are needed with newsletter experience to assist in the compiling of the TAG Teaser Newsletter, a monthly publication for TAG parents. Cadre members meet once | a month and work with 509J staff to assess compliance to state TAG mandates and the implementation of TAG services in this district. Those interested in assisting this committee | by editing the parent newsletter should contact Anne Flannery at 752-1161 or Beverly Park at 753-2494. | |||
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Bundle Up For Winter |
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| Please be sure your children are dressed warmly during the cold winter months. Children play outside even during the coldest weather. | In addition, because of cuts in the school district budget, thermostats in schools are being set a degree or two lower. The minimum setting is 68 degrees, which is | in line with state standards, but chilly enough to warrant warm clothes for comfort. |
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Please call our attendance line, 757-5782, if your child is absent or tardy. |
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Please Grant our Wishes!!! |
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| Office wish list:
Band-Aids Mrs. Knudsen: |
Mrs Yeiter School supplies for new student Yogurt containers both large and small with lids Felt scraps Dry erase pens Mrs Erickson Printer cartridges both black and white (Deskjets HP 722c HP660c) |
also Epson Stylus Pro Copy paper Money for copies Mrs Christensen Pencils Zip-lock baggies both small & large Thanks for thinking of us!!! |
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Volunteer Opportunity for School Wildlife Habitat |
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| Do you know the difference between a mason bee
and a mason jar? Have you always enjoyed nature, but felt you wanted to
know more. Learn about our abundant wildlife then share that knowledge
with children, your local school and your community by becoming a 4-H
Wildlife Steward and participate in the 4-H Wildlife Stewards Program.
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an application, attend the weekend training course and provide 50 hours of volunteer service to a member school. The Fall class will be held on October 12, 13 and 14 at Fairplay School located at 3855 NE Highway 20 in Corvallis. Training sessions are from 9am to 5pm on October 12-13 and 10am to 4pm on October 14. The cost for the training, materials, lunch and beverages is $45.00. | Scholarships available. Contact Maggie Livesay
at 766-6750 for Benton County scholarship information. Contact the OSU-Benton County Extension office at 541-766-6750 or write 1849 NW 9th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330-2144 for additional information or an application. |
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Boys and Girls Club |
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| An annual membership fee of only
$15 gives youth complete access to all Open clubhouse activities at the
Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis. This is a drop-in program for youth
grades K-12, which includes a computer lab, gamesroom, gym, arts and
crafts, study center, and a teen center for older youth. Trained
professional staff will be on site to serve as activity leaders,
supervisors and mentors.
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School year hours are Monday—Friday
from 2:45pm to 7:00pm. Computer Lab: Classes begin September 10 and are open to members of all ages. Contact Dave, at the club, for more information. Transportation to Club: Laidlaw Transit has available after school transportation from all Corvallis Public Schools to the Club. There is no additional fee for this transportation. |
Athletics: Fall and Winter
sports will begin soon. The sign-up period for Biddy Basketball is Sept 4
to 28. Basketball sign-ups are Oct 15—Nov 16.
School Age Care: The club offers licensed day care programs. Youth can participate in STOP on non-school in-service days. Check on-line www.bgccorvallis.org |
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| Transitions for next year include the reboundarying of some of our students into Garfield, Wilson, or Hoover for next year and the addition of many current Harding children into the Jefferson enrollment area. The following calendars provide information about opportunities to join the families of the affected schools. Please clip and save. | ||
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Garfield |
| February 5 | SMILE family Math and Science Night (Grades 3/4/5) |
| February 4-15 | Artist in Residence Esma Hanschka- Book-Making (Sponsored by Garfield PTA) |
| February 7 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM Plain Talk Program for Parents |
| February | Gecko Run (Date to be determined.) |
| April 20 or 27 | Garfield Spring Clean Up |
| April 25 | International Night and Potluck |
| April 29-May 3 | Back to School Week |
| May | Family Night (date to be determined.) |
| June 7 | 5:30 – 7:00pm Family Swim Night at Osborne Aquatic |
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Harding |
| March 8 | Carnival, 5:00 – 8:00 PM., in the Gym |
| April 29-May 3 | Back to School Week |
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Jefferson |
| Follow the link to the Jefferson Calendar |
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