Ranger Report

October 13, 2023

Hello Ranger Families:

In this issue of the Ranger Report, I want to address the harm that was caused against our community last Tuesday. Unfortunately, threats of violence are increasing in public schools around the nation and our community is not immune. These threats impact everyone, and I want to acknowledge the very real emotions that we all experienced that evening. Our primary job at Estacada High School and my commitment to you is to take care of our kids. Last Tuesday was a reminder of how important that commitment is and how important it is that our community shares in that responsibility.

Thank you all who alerted school administration and law enforcement to the threat. Our community is small and we take care of one another. That value and partnership is vital to our success. Thank you to our law enforcement agency who acted quickly and with care to respond as information emerged. Thank you to everyone for conversations now and conversation soon to be had about how we can all work to prevent future threats by demonstrating our core Ranger values and showing empathy in our lives, in the words we choose and in the actions we model to each other every day.

Tuesday was impactful, and I want to remind everyone that our counselors are standing ready to assist any student who needs help processing this event. In addition, the Estacada School District will host a town hall on Tuesday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m. in room 35 at the High School to review our safety processes and procedures and to answer any questions you may have. Our schools are safe and ready to continue deep and meaningful learning for every student. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.

-Ryan Rosenau

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Important Upcoming Dates

Mark Your Calendars

10/18 - EHS Blood drive

10/27 - 28 - Haunted Auditorium

11/10 - Veterans Day, no school

11/17 - Grading day, no school

11/20 - School conferences

11/21 - School conferences

11/22 - 24 Thanksgiving Break

11/30 - Fall Vision and Hearing Screening

Responding to Impactful World Events:

From the Oregon Department of Education in response to the Israeli-Hamas War:

It's likely students have been following these events, overheard conversations, and will continue to see images on social media. They will most likely be curious about the cause and impacts this war may have both globally and locally. To help students better understand this event and to place it in a broader context, we've gathered history/social science, mental health, and social and emotional learning resources to support teachers and families in assisting students.

It is also important to recognize that the adults in student's lives, including teachers, may also experience a range of emotions from the unfolding news reports and information shared by friends and family in the region. Please take care of yourself and seek support as needed.

RAIN: Dealing with Uncomfortable Emotions:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19zTndtEiBgv-b9N_uWbMweN6Ar7kYGU_YvInrCq9Llk/edit?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/bulletins/3748557

Attendance Matters

REID Day attendance at EHS for September 29th was 57/195. Meaning 29% of our students who were invited to REID day attended REID day.

REID day is held most Fridays at EHS as a re-teaching opportunity for students who need more time to learn a concept or to accelerate deeper student learning with enrichment activities. Students are invited directly by their teachers for a specific purpose. Please, although this learning opportunity is optional, if your student is invited to REID day, make a point to attend REID day.

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Senior Photos

SENIOR PHOTOS are due February 1. They can be sent via email to Jordan Collins at collinsj@estacada.k12.or.us. All photos must be high quality and in portrait format. On the retake picture day, all seniors will take a Tux or Drape photo in case they do not submit a senior photo!

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Estacada Open House

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Estacada casa abierta

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AntFarm Movie Night

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AntFarm noche de película

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National Novel Writing Month

EXPLORING STEM WITH LAM RESEARCH Sponsored by Todos Juntos

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Classrooms are Cell Phone Free Zones

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Life is full of distractions that keep us from performing our best.

Our expectation is that classrooms are cell phone free zones.

The classroom is a space for learning and engagement in preparation for a student’s next step in life. Join us in fostering this commitment to learning by:

Talking with your student about their cell phone use in school.
Be prepared to set limits and to collaborate with school staff in making learning a priority.