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Superintendent Message – February 23, 2021

I am proud to announce that our first day with elementary students back in our buildings went extremely well.  Thank you to all of our families for working with your child’s school to make this a smooth transition.  Some may ask, now that we are in Hybrid, how long will we remain on this schedule?  The answer hinges on three main variables, 1) the continuing decline of COVID cases in our county and/or within our zip code, 2) our ability to limit COVID exposure within our schools, and 3) at such time that the social distancing requirement of 35 square feet per student is reduced as the threshold for room capacity.  Over the next two weeks, we will monitor daily our elementary operations to ensure we are keeping our students and staff safe while at school.

The next question for many will be, “What about secondary students”?  Once we have completed two weeks with elementary students and we continue to meet the metrics and can demonstrate that our safety measures in place limit or eliminate the spread of COVID within our schools, we can entertain bringing our secondary students back using a Hybrid model as well.  I have attached our current plan that was shared a few weeks ago as a tentative timeline for implementation.  PSD Reopening Plan 8.0 Parents of secondary students (grades 6-12) will be receiving a survey in the near future.   We ask that you complete the survey for each secondary student in your household.  We will use this information to finalize our Hybrid plans and the logistics to implement the plan.

For those wondering about high school sports, we are operating under a modified schedule that is currently in Season 2.  Briefly, Season 2 includes sports that normally would compete in the fall, such as football, volleyball, cross country and soccer.  Season 3 sports are those that historically compete in the spring and include baseball, softball, and tennis. Season 4 sports are those that are known as “winter” sports, including basketball, swimming and wrestling.   OSAA Modified Seasons  Dance and cheer seasons run across seasons.  Whether any given sport can actually compete is dependent on the county COVID case rate levels and any special requirements for each sport as determined by either the Governor’s office or the Oregon Health Authority.  The following link contains a graphic that explains the allowable activities depending on the county’s risk level.  Sector Risk Level Guidance Chart  Please keep in mind that our ability to compete will be dependent upon the availability of transportation and officials.  Athletic schedules are subject to change and will be updated daily.

Our goal remains the same as it has for almost one year, that is to return all of our students and staff safely to our classrooms and buildings where they belong.  Thank you again to those of you who have contributed and supported us in this journey to that end.

Respectfully,
Chris Fritsch

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Mensaje del superintendente – 23 de febrero de 2021

Me enorgullece anunciar que nuestro primer día con los estudiantes de primaria en nuestros edificios fue extremadamente bien. Gracias a todas nuestras familias por trabajar con la escuela de su hijo para hacer de esta una transición sin problemas. Algunos pueden preguntar, ahora que estamos en Hybrid, ¿cuánto tiempo permaneceremos en este horario? La respuesta depende de tres variables principales, 1) la disminución continua de los casos de COVID en nuestro condado y / o dentro de nuestro código postal, 2) nuestra capacidad para limitar la exposición al COVID dentro de nuestras escuelas y 3) en el momento en que el requisito de distanciamiento social de 35 pies cuadrados por estudiante se reduce como el umbral para la capacidad del salón. Durante las próximas dos semanas, monitorearemos diariamente nuestras operaciones de primaria para asegurarnos de mantener seguros a nuestros estudiantes y personal mientras están en la escuela.

La siguiente pregunta para muchos será: “¿Qué pasa con los estudiantes de secundaria”? Una vez que hayamos completado dos semanas con los estudiantes de primaria y continuamos cumpliendo con las métricas y podemos demostrar que nuestras medidas de seguridad en su lugar limitan o eliminan la propagación de COVID dentro de nuestras escuelas, podemos entretener a traer a nuestros estudiantes de secundaria de regreso usando un modelo híbrido también. Adjunto nuestro plan actual que se compartió hace unas semanas como un cronograma tentativo para la implementación. Plan de reapertura de PSD 8.0 Los padres de estudiantes de secundaria (grados 6-12) recibirán una encuesta en un futuro próximo. Le pedimos que complete la encuesta para cada estudiante de secundaria en su hogar. Usaremos esta información para finalizar nuestros planes híbridos y la logística para implementar el plan.

Para aquellos que se preguntan acerca de los deportes de la escuela secundaria, estamos operando bajo un horario modificado que se encuentra actualmente en la Temporada 2. Brevemente, la Temporada 2 incluye deportes que normalmente competirían en el otoño, como fútbol americano, ​​voleibol, campo a través y fútbol. Los deportes de la temporada 3 son aquellos que históricamente compiten en la primavera e incluyen béisbol, softbol y tenis. Los deportes de la cuarta temporada son los que se conocen como deportes de “invierno”, como el baloncesto, la natación y la lucha libre. Temporadas modificadas de OSAA Las temporadas de baile y alegría se extienden a lo largo de las estaciones. Si un deporte determinado realmente puede competir depende de los niveles de tasa de casos de COVID del condado y de cualquier requisito especial para cada deporte, según lo determine la oficina del gobernador o la Autoridad de Salud de Oregon. El siguiente enlace contiene un gráfico que explica las actividades permitidas según el nivel de riesgo del condado. Cuadro de orientación del nivel de riesgo del sector Tenga en cuenta que nuestra capacidad para competir dependerá de la disponibilidad de transporte y funcionarios. Los horarios deportivos están sujetos a cambios y se actualizarán diariamente.

Nuestro objetivo sigue siendo el mismo durante casi un año, es decir, devolver a todos nuestros estudiantes y personal de manera segura a nuestras aulas y edificios a los que pertenecen. Gracias nuevamente a aquellos de ustedes que nos han contribuido y apoyado en este viaje hacia ese fin.

Respetuosamente,

Chris Fritsch

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Calendar of Events

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2023-11-27

Late Start

Late Start

November 27

Late Start

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0 events, 29

0 events, 30

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4 events, 4

2023-12-04

Book Fair

Book Fair

December 4 - December 8

Book Fair

PELC is having a winter Book Fair the week of Dec 4-8.

2023-12-04

Late Start

Late Start

December 4

Late Start

7:30 am - 4:00 pm

SBHC @ the PELC

December 4 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

SBHC @ the PELC

The Pendleton School Based Health Clinic is offering an Immunization Clinic and Well Child Checks that are available to all students in the Pendleton School District at no cost to […]

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

MES – Parent Club Meeting

December 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

MES – Parent Club Meeting

MES - Parent Club Meeting

3 events, 5

2023-12-04

Book Fair

2023-12-05

MES – Movie Night

MES – Movie Night

December 5

MES – Movie Night

McKay Creek Elementary, Parent Club, Movie Night!

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Board Work Session

December 5 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Board Work Session

Held in the District Office Boardroom. 8:00-9:00 am

3 events, 6

2023-12-04

Book Fair

2023-12-06

MES – Holiday Programs (see different times)

MES – Holiday Programs (see different times)

December 6

MES – Holiday Programs (see different times)

9:30 am -- 1st and 2nd (Phillips, Whitten, Hancock, Leighty & Cook) 10:30 am -- 5th and Smith (Walters, Noble & Smith) 1:30 pm -- 3rd and Deutz (Deutz, Erwin […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents Club

December 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents Club

Sherwood Parents Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Sherwood Elementary cafeteria. Free childcare is provided to those in attendance. We hope to see […]

3 events, 7

2023-12-04

Book Fair

8:30 am - 2:00 pm

PELC Winter Concerts

December 7 @ 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

PELC Winter Concerts

The PELC students are pleased to perform their winter concerts on December 7, 2023. Otters, Coyotes – 8:30 AM Bees, Racoons, Beavers – 9:30 AM Squirrels, Bears, Owls – 12:20 […]

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FTC Robotics

December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FTC Robotics

Meet 1 – PHS Gold Gym from 4-8 pm.

1 event, 8

2023-12-04

Book Fair

0 events, 9

0 events, 10

2 events, 11

2023-12-11

Late Start

Late Start

December 11

Late Start

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Board Meeting

December 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Board Meeting

Held in the District Office Boardroom. 6:00-7:00 pm

2 events, 12

8:30 am - 10:30 am

Winter Concerts

December 12 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Winter Concerts

Sherwood will have their winter concerts on Tuesday, December 12 at the following times: 8:30 am – Grades 1 & 2 9:30 am – Grades 3, 4 & 5

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Choir Concert

December 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Choir Concert

Sunridge Middle School is pleased to present its Winter Choir Concert on Tuesday, Dec 12th at 7 PM in the commons.

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Instrumental Concert

December 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Instrumental Concert

Sunridge Middle School is pleased to present its Winter Instrumental Concert on Thursday, Dec 14th at 7 PM in the commons.

1 event, 15

10:00 am - 11:00 am

6th Grade Concert

December 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

6th Grade Concert

Sunridge Middle School is pleased to present its 6th Grade Winter Concert on Friday, Dec 15th at 10 AM in the gym.

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0 events, 17

2 events, 18

2023-12-18

Late Start

Late Start

December 18

Late Start

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Choral Concert

December 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Choral Concert

Pendleton High School will perform its winter choral concert at 7:00 pm in the PHS Auditorium

2 events, 19

9:00 am

Winter Concerts

December 19 @ 9:00 am

Winter Concerts

Washington Elementary is having its winter concerts. Grade 1 – 9:00 AM Grades 2 & 3 – 11:00 AM Grades 4 & 5 – 1:00 PM

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Instrumental Concert

December 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Instrumental Concert

Pendleton High School will be performing its winter instrumental concert at 7:00 pm in the PHS Auditorium.

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1 event, 21

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

No School – Winter Break

December 21, 2023 - January 1, 2024

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 22

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 23

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 24

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 25

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 26

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 27

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 28

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 29

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 30

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 31

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

November 27
All day

Late Start

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December 4
All day

Book Fair

All day

Late Start

December 4 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

SBHC @ the PELC

December 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

MES – Parent Club Meeting

December 5
December 5 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Board Work Session

December 6
December 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents Club

December 7
December 7 @ 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

PELC Winter Concerts

December 4
All day

Book Fair

All day

MES – Movie Night

December 5 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Board Work Session

December 4
All day

Book Fair

All day

MES – Holiday Programs (see different times)

December 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents Club

December 4
All day

Book Fair

December 7 @ 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

PELC Winter Concerts

December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FTC Robotics

December 4
All day

Book Fair

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December 11
All day

Late Start

December 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Board Meeting

December 12
December 12 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Winter Concerts

December 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Choir Concert

  • There are no events on this day.
December 14
December 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Instrumental Concert

December 15
December 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

6th Grade Concert

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  • There are no events on this day.
December 18
All day

Late Start

December 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Choral Concert

December 19
December 19 @ 9:00 am

Winter Concerts

December 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Instrumental Concert

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December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

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