CSD40 Update

• Message from the Superintendent
• Upcoming No School Days - February 21st
• National School Counseling Week
• Congratulations - CHS FBLA Students
• Oregon VFW Teacher of the Year - Kathi Holst
• English Language Arts Curriculum Adoption Update
• Facilities Updates
• Budget Committee Vacancies

During this week of appreciation for the profession, I am proud that Creswell School District is home to committed and caring school counselors. Each day, Jessica Iszak, Lauri Thomas, Lori Naugle, and Mona Stiffler help students achieve school success and plan for careers while offering guidance, support, and encouragement. As you see and partner with them, please thank them for their efforts.

Supporting and encouraging Creswell's youth is something we can ALL do, each in our own way. Whether sharing your excitement for a subject or hobby, introducing them to a new skill, or cheering them on as they pursue their goals, you influence our students' educational journey. Thank you for being an important member of our learning community!

Sincerely,
Mike Johnson
Superintendent

As a reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL for CSD students on the upcoming date:

• Monday, February 21st - Presidents' Day

To view our district academic calendar, click here.

February 7-11th is National School Counseling Week and we are proud to spotlight these hard-working educators. Whether they are helping students examine their abilities and interests, partnering with parents as they navigate child-raising challenges, or working with fellow teachers and staff to create an environment where students can realize their potential, our school counselors uplift our community and offer students the support they need to succeed.

Thank you, Jessica, Lauri, Mona, and Lori, for ALL you do for our students!

Future Business Leaders of America helps high school students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs.

This year, 16 Creswell High School students competed in FBLA's regional competition. All 16 students finished within the top 10 entries of their given categories and, as a result, have been invited to compete in April at the state FBLA competition in Portland. Congratulations, Bulldogs, and good luck at state!

We are delighted to share that Creswell Middle's School's Kathi Holst has been named Oregon VFW Teacher of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. We can't think of anyone more deserving of the honor and we are grateful for the many ways she improves and elevates our students' experience each day. Congratulations, Kathi -- we are so proud of you!

Our Language Arts curriculum adoption process continues to move forward and has proved to be a highlight. K-12 teams met at the Education Service District on Friday, January 28th to take a deeper dive into reviewing the curriculum options. Following rubric development which was based on staff feedback and student need, committee members carefully reviewed top curriculum choices (as per ODE guidance). After a full day of viewing presentations and scanning through materials, each team has made their top recommendations to bring forward to staff and community stakeholders.

Next steps include getting the curriculum materials on our campus to review and then presenting to our schools and community for further feedback. Once final selections have been determined, approved and purchased, we hope to start piloting elements of the curriculum this spring. Overall, the process has been exciting and we look forward to sharing more in the future.

In the months to come, several building and grounds updates will be taking place across the district. These changes are essential to maintaining our facilities and to making our district a safer place for students, staff, and the community of Creswell.

• The district's turf field at Creswell Middle School is heavily used, not only by CMS students and our district athletic teams but by the Creswell community as a whole. At 13 years of age, it has vastly exceeded its expected life span of 8 years and deteriorated significantly. Replacing the synthetic turf will address safety concerns and allow for continued liability coverage for student use, ensuring our school and community will keep benefitting from this valuable resource.
• Later this spring and summer, Creslane Elementary School will undergo a seismic rehabilitation. Currently, were a large seismic event to occur, the older sections of Creslane Elementary School would most likely be compromised and be at a risk of collapse. The seismic retrofit work being completed this summer will bring Creslane Elementary School up to a category III structure, providing enhanced safety structural performance.

The Board of Directors of Creswell School District 40 is accepting applications from district patrons to fill three budget committee vacancies. Position 2 is a three-year term ending June 30, 2024, positions 3 and 5 are terms ending June 30, 2022. To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must live in the district; not be an officer or employee of the district; and be a qualified voter of the district. Interested patrons should submit a letter explaining the reasons for wishing to serve on the budget committee, along with a short resume. The vacancies are open until filled. Please email these documents to the Board secretary Marilyn Cruzan at mcruzan@creswell.k12.or.us. If you have any questions, please call Marilyn Cruzan at (541) 895-6000.

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