• January 6 - MS Athletics Begin
• January 13 - Site Council Meeting
• January 15 - School Board Meeting
• January 17 - HS Winter Formal
• January 20, 2025 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• January 24, 2025 - Friday School
• January 30, 2025 - HS Conference Day (after school)

January is a month to celebrate the diverse ways in which we communicate and connect with each other. From recognizing the importance of Braille for the visually impaired to honoring cultural and religious celebrations, this month is about understanding and appreciating the various forms of expression that enrich our world.

January 4 – UN: World Braille Day
Celebrates the importance of Braille for the visually impaired.

January 7 – Coptic & Eastern Orthodox Christian: Christmas
Marks the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Julian calendar.

January 14 – Buddhist: Mahayana New Year
Celebrates the Buddhist New Year in Mahayana traditions.

January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Honors the civil rights leader and his contributions to equality.

January 27 – International Day of Commemoration in Memory of Victims of the Holocaust
Remembers the victims of the Holocaust and promotes Holocaust education.

Date: January 17, 2025

Grades: 9-12

Time: 8:00-10:30 PM

Location: Camp Angelos

Cost $10

Guest passes must be turned into Ms.Childress by 1/15.

The Oregon School Boards Association has set aside the month of January to honor the unpaid elected volunteers who serve on Oregon’s 197 local school boards, our 19 education service district boards, and our 17 community college boards. These dedicated local leaders give their personal time and energy to handling the critical tasks of budgeting and overseeing the management of Oregon’s public education structure.

• Todd Mickalson
• Leah Fredericks
• Bob Buttke
• David Granberg
• Dylan Rickert
• Ben Byers
• Todd Redfern.

To Register visit the CSD website at https://corbett.k12.or.us/

• Visit the ATHLETICS tab> Register for Middle School Athletics here
  

Girl's Middle School Basketball

• Open to grades 7 and 8
  
• Open to all skill levels, no cuts
  
• Practices will be Monday-Thursday evenings from 4:00-5:30 PM
  
• 1st practice: January 6th in the grade school gym
  
• Questions contact: Coach Jeremy Cummings: jcummings@corbett.k12.or.us
  

Middle School Wrestling

• Open to grades 6th-8th (5th graders above 70 lbs with prior experience may participate with coach approval but are unable to compete in regional qualifier or state tournament)
  
• Open to all skill levels, no cuts
  
• Practices will be Monday-Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM
  
• 1st practice: January 6th, 6:00-8:00 PM in the High School Commons
  
• Questions contact: Coach Dave Rau: raud357@gmail.com
  

Athletic Director: Angela Davis adavis@corbett.k12.or.us

Corbett had a great meet at Seaside last week. The girls team won every event and the boys won every event except the 50 Free. The girls went 1, 2, 3 in the 50 Free led by Anna, Jada and Ella. Camden set a PR and won the 100 Back. Natalie won both of her events, the 100 Fly and 100 Breast. Corbett definitely put on a show for the other teams. Great job everyone. It is going to be a bit tougher this week as we are competing against two 6A schools.

Practice schedule for this week will be as follows:

Monday 7:00PM – 8:30PM

Wednesday 7:00PM – 8:30PM

Thursday @Gresham, warm-ups at 3:00PM, meet at 4:00PM

Dismiss at 2:00PM, van departs at 2:15PM

Gresham High School Aquatics, 1200 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97030

Friday 1:00PM – 2:30PM

Swim meets: Warm-ups Meet

1/9 Thursday Gresham 3:00PM 4:00PM

1/18 Saturday Riverdale 12:00PM 1:00PM

1/30 Thursday Scappoose 3:30PM 4:00PM

2/1 Saturday Madras 10:45AM 12:00PM

2/14 Friday Madras TBD TBD

(District swim meet, everyone swims on Friday)

2/15 Saturday Madras TBD TBD

(District finals meet, top 12 in each event swim)

2/21-2/22 Fri/Sat Tualatin Hills TBD TBD

(State Qualifiers only)

Coach Jeremy

Corbett Swimming

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If someone is in danger, dial 911.

The School-Based Mental Health staff provide mental health services to all students needing services at the Corbett School District while school is in session.

7th/8th Grade Teacher

Interviewed by Michelle Carter Smith

The newest Corbett Middle School teacher was born in West Covina, CA., and lived in the suburb outside of Pasadena until her parents moved to Gresham in 1987. When Ashlee was a freshman in high school, her parents divorced. Both parents are now remarried, and Ashlee has one younger brother and three step-siblings. Ashlee's dad is a chaplain in CA after 35 years as a pastor, and her mom retired from being a school teacher and later worked for Kroeger's in their corporate offices.

Both music and theatre were a passion all through Ashlee's growing-up years. She is a mixed-media artist who was the publicity manager for the student government while attending Gresham High School. Ashlee created all of the signage to promote activities during her sophomore through senior year as a part of a leadership group. Aside from student government, she was heavily involved in choir and theatre. She was part of an honors choir called Overtones that traveled to Washington D.C. to perform. Ashlee attended Warner Pacific University in Portland after graduating from Gresham High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in human development and family studies in 2004. Upon graduation she went to work for Trillium Family Services in Portland, working as a child and adolescent treatment specialist for two years. Ashlee then went to work for Portland Public School's DART program (Day And Residential Treatment). This is where she met Tim, her husband. During this time, her cousin reached out and asked her to be the office manager at his floor and design company in Portland. It was during this time that she and Tim decided to get married in Las Vegas at the Treasure Island Hotel. Thinking it would be a small and intimate ceremony, 40 friends and family showed up to watch Ashlee's dad marry them!

Their first son Israel was born in 2008, their second son Judah was born in 2010 and Ezra came along in 2015. While raising her young family, Ashlee began taking classes at George Fox University on Saturdays and online to earn her MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) degree. During these years, Tim was a full-time music pastor. During the pandemic, he switched careers and is now working for Med-Line. After completing her master's degree, Ashlee was hired at Pleasant Valley Grade School as a long-term substitute, teaching kindergarten. The next year she taught first grade full-time and then went back to teaching kindergarten. In 2013 she taught kindergarten at Patrick Lynch Grade School and the following year she stayed on to teach second grade. In 2015, Ashlee took a job with Manna House as a 7th/8th-grade social studies teacher, staying on for two years. The following year she added on high school language arts. During her fourth year, she taught fifth grade. In her fifth year, she was hired as a K-12 art teacher. Two years later the Pandemic hit. She moved home to be an online teacher of seven classes at Manna House while monitoring her three sons attending their schools online. After the Pandemic, she enrolled her three sons in the Corbett School District and began subbing for all grade levels. Eventually, she got a long-term subbing position at CAPS as a learning specialist. The following year she was hired as an intervention specialist. She is now working full-time as a 7th/8th-grade teacher at the new Corbett Middle School. Ashlee says she enjoys teaching in the Corbett District and appreciates the small community connections and friendliness. Her husband Tim was raised in Astoria, so they love to fish, camp, and do a variety of outdoor activities while at the beach. They currently live in Gresham and have two cats. Ashlee loves to paint in her free time, and she has recently sold a few pieces at local art shows. Ashlee also does freelance work as a graphic designer. A gal with many talents and passions!

As the cold and flu season approaches, we

want to remind everyone about the importance

of staying healthy and preventing the cold and

flu germs in our community. Here are some

simple and effective tips to stay healthy this

season!

● Stay up to date on immunizations

● Wash hands frequently with soap and

water for at least 20 seconds.

● Sneeze or cough into a tissue or elbow,

not hands.

● Your student should stay at home when

feeling sick to prevent spread of illness.

● Stay hydrated and eat nutritious foods

● Get plenty of sleep

Read more about CDC’s recommendations for good health habits to prevent the spread of germs: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits/index.htm

Multnomah County has a Student Health Center. The Health Center offers primary care and mental health services to all Multnomah County children ages 5-18. No out-of-pocket charges will be billed for care that is provided. Check out their website to see a list of services: https://www.multco.us/services/student-health-centers

Multnomah County Student Health Center

503-988-3554

If your student has had any recent immunizations, please provide the Health Room with the updated information. 503-261-4258. School exclusion day is February 19th, 2025. Please call the Health Room with any questions or concerns.

Stay healthy and warm this winter,

Julie Nakamura, RN

Registration is open until 1/11/25

Season Details:

-Practice begins 01/18/25 in the Grade School Gym. Times will be emailed out after registration closes.

-All players will be eligible to play intramural season. -Beginner to advanced skills welcomed!

-Open to boys and girls grade K-6th

-Season dates: 1/18-3/1

-All activities happen in Corbett gyms

-One practice per week

-One game per week on Saturdays

-Uniform shirt provided

-All coaches are volunteers.

-The Corbett High School Girls Basketball team puts on a fun skill clinic and will officiate games!!!

Please register today at: https://corbettyouthsports.org/

*Baseball and Softball Registration will be open on the CYS website starting 1/12/25 around noon.

Open to grades Pre-K-8th

Corbett PTA Membership Form

Follow us on Corbett PTA Instagram and our new Facebook page Corbett PTA Facebook

CORBETT HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF MAMAS & PAPAS OF SENIORS

• Please save and donate your bottles and cans to help the senior class of 2025.
• Drop off location is across the street from Corbett Water District in the grey shipping container.
• Contact at: champsoregon@gmail.com
  

CSD website link: https://corbett.k12.or.us/

Located under three tabs:

1. Parents > Pay Fees With MySchoolBucks
2. Students > Pay Fees With MySchoolBucks
3. Athletics > Pay Fees With MySchoolBucks

To see a full list of approved student fees visit the STUDENTS>Student Fees (2024-25) tab of our website: https://corbett.k12.or.us/

• Athletic participation
• Senior cap and gown
• High school yearbook
• Student ASB card for middle and high school students
• Field trips
• Instrument rental fee

For questions, please contact Brie Windust at: bwindust@corbett.k12.or.us or 503-261-4268.

Here are a few ways to stay connected with what is happening within Corbett School District.

• Corbett School District Website: https://corbett.k12.or.us/

• CSD Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/corbettschools

• Corbett Grade School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbett_grade_school/
• CAPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbettartsprogramwithspanish/

• Corbett High School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbett.hs/

• Corbett Athletics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbett_athletics/

• Monthly District Newsletter: https://corbett.k12.or.us/parents/parent-news/

Email: bwindust@corbett.k12.or.us
Website: https://corbett.k12.or.us/
Location: 35800 East Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR, USA
Phone: 5032614268
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corbettschools
Twitter: @CorbettSchools