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Superintendent Message

April 1, 2020 @ 2:30 pm

Although it has been a few days since I last communicated with families and patrons, there is little to report since my last message.  Monday night we did receive notice from the Oregon Department of Education that we are to shift from a model of providing learning resources to what is being called a “distance learning for all” model.  Since Tuesday morning our administrative team and teachers have begun to wrestle with this new directive.  For the time being, the work and resources that have been provided to you are still what your children should be working on.  Distance Learning for All is to be implemented starting Monday, April 13th.  We will be reviewing teacher and building plans for the remainder of this week and next to ensure the best program possible for each student.

Regarding the school calendar, we have not received any further guidance regarding the 2019/2020 school year.  The decision of whether schools are to extend the school year is at the discretion of the State Board of Education and/or the governor.  Which brings me to the most pressing topic for many of you, the Class of 2020.  A plan was discussed over a week ago at the state level.  To date there has been no decision on the class of 2020 relative to modifying or abbreviating graduation requirements and if they too will be required to extend the current school year.  Superintendents across the state were informed yesterday that this decision requires more vetting and support which may take a number of days or longer.

I appreciate your continued patience as we work through these uncharted waters.  I have likened our current situation to that of a burning house.  Under normal circumstances when a house is on fire, you first put the fire out, then assess the damages and at that point begin to rebuild the home.  However, in our current state of emergency, public education is being asked to assess and rebuild while the house is still burning!  With that said, thank you for our dedicated staff who are put in an unenviable position along with you and your students.   None of us asked or would have ever dreamt to be in this position.  Be well.

Mensaje del Superintendente, 1 de abril de 2020 a las 2:30 p.m.

Aunque han pasado algunos días desde la última vez que me comuniqué con familias y clientes, hay poco que informar desde mi último mensaje. El lunes por la noche recibimos un aviso del Departamento de Educación de Oregón de que debemos cambiar de un modelo de proporcionar recursos de aprendizaje a lo que se llama un modelo de “aprendizaje a distancia para todos”. Desde el martes por la mañana, nuestro equipo administrativo y los maestros han comenzado a luchar con esta nueva directiva. Por el momento, el trabajo y los recursos que se le han proporcionado siguen siendo en lo que sus hijos deberían estar trabajando. El aprendizaje a distancia para todos se implementará a partir del lunes 13 de abril. Revisaremos los planes para maestros y edificios el resto de esta semana y la próxima para asegurar el mejor programa posible para cada estudiante.

Con respecto al calendario escolar, no hemos recibido ninguna orientación adicional sobre el año escolar 2019/2020. La decisión de si las escuelas deben extender el año escolar es a discreción de la Junta de Educación del Estado y / o la gobernadora. Lo que me lleva al tema más apremiante para muchos de ustedes, la Clase de 2020. Hace más de una semana se discutió un plan a nivel estatal. Hasta la fecha no se ha tomado una decisión sobre la clase de 2020 en relación con la modificación o abreviatura de los requisitos de graduación y si también se les exigirá que extiendan el año escolar actual. A los superintendentes de todo el estado se les informó ayer que esta decisión requiere más investigación y apoyo, lo que puede llevar varios días o más.

Agradezco su continua paciencia mientras trabajamos en estas aguas inexploradas. He comparado nuestra situación actual con la de una casa en llamas. En circunstancias normales cuando una casa se incendia, primero apaga el fuego, luego evalúa los daños y en ese punto comienza a reconstruir la casa. Sin embargo, en nuestro estado actual de emergencia, se le pide a la educación pública que evalúe y reconstruya mientras la casa aún está en llamas. Dicho esto, gracias por nuestro personal dedicado que se encuentra en una posición poco envidiable junto con usted y sus estudiantes. Ninguno de nosotros preguntó o habría soñado alguna vez estar en esta posición. Cuídate.

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Calendar of Events

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2023-05-29

Memorial Day – No School

Memorial Day – No School

May 29

Memorial Day – No School

1 event, 30

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SMS/PHS Instrumental Concert

May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SMS/PHS Instrumental Concert

SMS & PHS Combined Instrumental Concert in PHS Auditorium at 7

5 events, 31

2023-05-31

Officer Elections

Officer Elections

May 31

Officer Elections

SMS 2023-24 Freshman Class Officers Elections

8:45 am - 10:00 am

PHS Year End Assembly

May 31 @ 8:45 am - 10:00 am

PHS Year End Assembly

PHS Seniors end-of-year assembly in Warberg Court at 8:45

9:00 am - 2:20 pm

Grade 5 Field Trip

May 31 @ 9:00 am - 2:20 pm

Grade 5 Field Trip

McKay 5th grade field trip to Sage Center  9-2:20 pm

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawthorne Graduation

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawthorne Graduation

Hawthorne Graduation at Hawthorne High School at 6 pm

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scholarship Night

May 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scholarship Night

PHS Scholarship Night in Auditorium at 7

5 events, 1

2023-06-01

Seniors Last Day

Seniors Last Day

June 1

Seniors Last Day

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

June 1 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

Sherwood 3rd grade field trip to Sage Center

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Field Day at PELC

June 1 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Field Day at PELC

Field Day from 12:30-2 pm

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Grade 2 Pet Day

June 1 @ 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Grade 2 Pet Day

McKay 2nd grade pet day 12:45-1:30

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Baccalaureate

June 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Baccalaureate

PHS Baccalaureate in Auditorium at 7 pm

5 events, 2

10:00 am - 11:00 am

SMS Grade 6 Concert

June 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

SMS Grade 6 Concert

SMS 6th Grade Concert in SMS Large Gym from 10-11 am.

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Seniors Visit Elementary Schools

June 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Seniors Visit Elementary Schools

Class of 2023 Seniors will walk through their elementary schools in their cap and gown after graduation practice.

11:20 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

June 2 @ 11:20 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

Washington 3rd grade field trip to Pioneer Park Picnic & Play from 11:20-1:30

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Awards Assembly

June 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Awards Assembly

Washington’s 5th Grade Award Assembly and Promotion from 1-2 pm

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Bronc Activity Day

June 2 @ 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Bronc Activity Day

SMS Bronc Activity and Field Day from 2:15-3:15

1 event, 3

10:00 am - 11:30 am

PHS Graduation

June 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

PHS Graduation

PHS Graduation in Round-Up Stadium at 10 am.  The live stream will air on the PHS Media YouTube account https://youtube.com/@PHSMedia Ceremony begins at 10:00 am in the Round-Up Stadium. Gates […]

0 events, 4

3 events, 5

2023-06-05

Late Start

Late Start

June 5

Late Start

9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 5th Grade

June 5 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 5th Grade

Track meet for all 5th graders at PHS Track

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 2 Lunch

June 5 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 2 Lunch

McKay 2nd graders will enjoy a walk-to-park lunch

3 events, 6

9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 4th Grade

June 6 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 4th Grade

Track meet for all 4th graders at PHS Track

10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Picnic

June 6 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Picnic

Sherwood 3rd grade picnic at McKay Park from 10:30-1:30

12:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Rocket Launch

June 6 @ 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Rocket Launch

Washington’s 5th grade rocket launch from 12:45-2:15

3 events, 7

9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 3rd Grade

June 7 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 3rd Grade

Track meet for all 3rd graders at PHS Track

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Year End Assembly

June 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Year End Assembly

SMS End-of-Year Assembly from 2-3:15

4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Grade 8 Party/Dance

June 7 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Grade 8 Party/Dance

8th grader’s pizza party at SMS followed by Buckaroo Bash Dance at PHS beginning at 4:30

3 events, 8

2023-06-08

Last Day of School – 2 Hr Early Release

Last Day of School – 2 Hr Early Release

June 8

Last Day of School – 2 Hr Early Release

2023-06-08

End of 2nd Semester

End of 2nd Semester

June 8

End of 2nd Semester

8:30 am - 11:45 am

Grade 2 Walk

June 8 @ 8:30 am - 11:45 am

Grade 2 Walk

Sherwood 2nd grade walk to Rice Park from 8:30-11:45

1 event, 9

2023-06-09

Staff In-Service – No School

Staff In-Service – No School

June 9

Staff In-Service – No School

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May 29
All day

Memorial Day – No School

May 30
May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SMS/PHS Instrumental Concert

May 31
All day

Officer Elections

May 31 @ 8:45 am - 10:00 am

PHS Year End Assembly

May 31 @ 9:00 am - 2:20 pm

Grade 5 Field Trip

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawthorne Graduation

May 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scholarship Night

June 1
All day

Seniors Last Day

June 1 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

June 1 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Field Day at PELC

June 1 @ 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Grade 2 Pet Day

June 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Baccalaureate

June 2
June 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

SMS Grade 6 Concert

June 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Seniors Visit Elementary Schools

June 2 @ 11:20 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

June 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Awards Assembly

June 2 @ 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Bronc Activity Day

June 3
June 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

PHS Graduation

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June 5
All day

Late Start

June 5 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 5th Grade

June 5 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 2 Lunch

June 6
June 6 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 4th Grade

June 6 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Picnic

June 6 @ 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Rocket Launch

June 6
June 6 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 4th Grade

June 6 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Picnic

June 6 @ 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Rocket Launch

June 7
June 7 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 3rd Grade

June 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Year End Assembly

June 7 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Grade 8 Party/Dance

June 8
All day

Last Day of School – 2 Hr Early Release

All day

End of 2nd Semester

June 8 @ 8:30 am - 11:45 am

Grade 2 Walk

June 9
All day

Staff In-Service – No School

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