KFCS Friday News Flash

In this Issue

A Note from the Superintendent
December KFCS Board of Education Meeting
ThoughtExchange - Late Start vs. Early Release
School Cancellation Information
Winter SNAP Benefit Information
Upcoming School Events and Calendars
Student's Corner
Good News & Interesting Tidbits
Attendance
Scholarships for Seniors
Holiday Giving
Community Events and Opportunities for Students & Families
COVID-19 Updates
Useful Links
KFCS Board of Education

A Note from the Superintendent

Our shared vision in KFCS is to help all students do their best work and become their best selves. One of our goals for students is for them to participate in service learning projects. This week I witnessed a tremendous service learning project at Roosevelt Elementary being led by the Roosevelt student council. The students are hosting a food drive to help families in need of assistance over the holiday break. They will donate all the food collected to the Klamath County Food Bank. When I walked through the second-floor hallway I could see several large barrels over flowing with food that the students were donating. As I walked into the classrooms with Mr. Dix the Roosevelt Principal he would ask, "What class will win the food drive?" Each class enthusiastically answered that their class would win. As of Friday December 10, they have collected fourteen barrels of food. The food drive ends on December 15, 2021. They hope to fill at least four more barrels by the 15th. I wish them the best in the pursuit of their goal!

The food drive at Roosevelt is one of many service learning projects that have taken place at KFCS this fall. This reminds us that we teach the whole child. Our students are much more than a test score. We support our students socially, emotionally and physically while we are also providing them the knowledge and skills that they will need to be college, career or military ready upon graduation.

We now have one more week of school before the holiday break. This is a time of year that we celebrate hope in many different ways. My hope for everyone is that you have peace and joy during this time of year.

Keith A. Brown
Every student, every day, whatever it takes!

ThoughtExchange - Late Start vs. Early Release - We Want Your Input

The district's current ThoughtExchange title "School Late Start or Early Release" asks staff, and families to give the district their thoughts and ideas on what is important as the district explores potentiall changing the current late start on Wednesday's to an early release on Wedenesday or another day of the week. The participation rate has been high and we encourage those who have not yet participated, either by sharing their thoughts, or helping to rank thoughts, do so before the release of students on December 17th for the Winter break. You can participate by click HERE.

To learn about and understand the confidentiality process on Thought Exchange click HERE.

Mills Family Night - The Polar Express

When: Thursday, December 16, 2021

Time: 5:30-7:30 PM

Famlies are encouraged to wear pajamas...just like in the book The Polar Express. Students and families will attend in cohorts in order to keep the number of people inside the building at one low. Students will receive a book to keep at home.

A Polar Express themed dinner, made by the KU culinvary students will consist of pancake casserole, fruit and bacon and will be served in the outdoor tents before the activities begin. Following dinner families will listen to a reading of the book The Polar Express, will create a toy train to take home, and make an "I believe bell" to give to someone as a gift.

Sports at Ponderosa

7th-8th Wrestling: Practices have already started, but you can still join the team, talk to Mr. Woodley.

7th-8th Volleyball: Talk with Mr. Woodley, he is putting together a tournament team.

7th-8th Boys Basketball: Permission forms are available in the front office or from Mr. Overstreet or Mr. Woodley. These must be returned before the last day of school before Christmas vacation (December 17th). Tryouts are on Monday, January 3, 2022 and Tuesday, January 4, 2022 from 3:30-5:15 PM. Players must attend both days of tryouts.

6th Basketball: Sign up with the YMCA. Tell the Y that you are a city school family and the school will cover the cost.

KU Thespians Present "Xanadu"

When: Friday, December 10th; and Saturday, December 11th

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: James Ivory Performing Arts Center

Tickets: $10 for adults; and $7 for students

Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.

KU Pels Sports December 2021

Boys Basketball

12/11/21 12:00 PM @ Junction City (non-league tournament)
12/14/21 7:30 PM @ Phoenix (non-league tournament)
12/17/21 7:30 PM vs. Ontario @ KU (non-league)
12/18/21 12:30 PM vs Baker @ KU (non-league)
12/22/21 time TBD vs South Umpqua @ KU (non-league)

Girls Basketball

12/14/21 6:00 PM vs St. Mary's @ KU (non-league)
12/17/21 6:00 PM vs Ontario @ KU (non-league)
12/18/21 11:00 AM vs Baker @ KU (non-league)
12/22/21 time TBD vs. South Umpqua @ KU (non-league)

Donations to the District

Thank you to the following individuals and businesses who have made generous donations to our district recently.

Fueling Flight/KU DECA 12 holiday meals for Pelican families
NW Farm Credit Services 13 holiday food boxes for Pelican families
Klamath Falls Friends Church gifts for 15 Pelican students
Klamath Falls City Police sponsored a Pelican family for Christmas
Klamath Falls Subaru sponsored five elementary families for Christmas
Handknit hats and dental hygiene kits were provided by the Assistance League for Conger Elementary.
Holiday Market provided a $20 gift certificate to Conger Elementary
The Oregon Retired Educators Association donated a $1,000 education grant to Pelican Elementary
Subway donated twenty $5 gift cards for Ponderosa student of the month prizes.
Tom Collier of Collier Class Motor Cars donated prizes for student attendance.
Multiple families and individuals donated items for the Ponderosa Holiday Store.
Sabrina Conaster donated 80 Christmas gifts for Conger families.

Holiday Giving

This challenging year, the Pelican Education Foundation (PEF) Board of Directors was thankful to continue enriching education in the Klamath Falls City Schools! With generous gifts from numerous individuals, the PEF provided scholarships to college-bound seniors and replenished the Partner in Education (PIE) grant fund for educators creating innovative learning experiences.

During this season of giving, if you are able, please consider making a gift in any amount toward our annual goal of $10,000 for PIE grants and scholarships.

Or, perhaps you want to consider a legacy gift that will create ongoing support for many students, such as a named scholarship fund that distributes dividends in perpetuity. The possibilities are endless, as are the contributions that well-educated kids will make in our community!

"The Pelican Education Foundation is a critical partner with KFCS to enhance student experiences and opportunities," said Superintendent Keith Brown. "I encourage everyone who is able to donate to this foundation in order to maintain this important resource for our students."

Contributions can be made payable and sent to the Pelican Education Foundation 1336 Avalon, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97603 or through the foundation PayPal by clicking HERE

Klamath Falls Snowflake Festival & More

Gingerbread House Competition Viewing

December 13 - December 17, 2021

12:00 - 5:00 PM

Ross Ragland Theater

218 N. 7th Street

Santa at Coldwell Banker

December 11, 2021

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Coldwell Banker - Free
3815 S. 6th Street #110

Ella Redkey Santa Freeze

December 11, 2021

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Ella Redkey Pool

1805 Main Street

Free with a non-perishable food item

Event includes time with Santa, hot beverages, a

holiday treasure hunt in the ppl & more festivities!

Living Nativity Scene

December 11, 2021

4:00 - 7:00 PM

Mountain Valley Gardens - Free

4800 Washburn Way

Tis the Season with Suzanne Stewart

December 11, 2021

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Ross Ragland Theater - Free

218 N. 7th Street

Ross Ragland Theater Presents Rag Tag Children's Choir "Merry and Bright"

December 15, 2021

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Ross Ragland Theater - Click Here for Tickets

218 N. 7th Street

Ragland Film Series Presents "The Nutcracker"

December 20, 2021

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Ross Ragland Theater - Click Here for Tickets
218 N. 7th Street

Latest COVID-19 Information

UPDATED INFORMATION: None

Safe Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Services Plan document

Ready Schools, Safe Learners Resiliency Framework 2021-2022

Klamath County Public Health

OHA/University of Oregon COVID-19 Voluntary Screening Testing Program

Registration Form (Part I)
Ages 5-12 Consent Form (Part II)
Ages 1518 Consent Form (Part II)

Questions?

Email Heidi Snodgrass snodgrassh@kfalls.k12.or.us -OR-

Klamath County Public Health 541-882-8846/kcph@klamathcounty.org

KFCS Friday News Flash

Klamath Falls City Schools December 10, 2021

In this Issue

A Note from the Superintendent

December KFCS Board of Education Meeting

ThoughtExchange - Late Start vs. Early Release - We Want Your Input

Conger Christmas Reverse Parade

Conger Holiday Spirit Week

Recurring Events at Conger

Mills Family Night - The Polar Express

Recurring Events at Mills

Recurring Events at Roosevelt

Sports at Ponderosa

Ponderosa Music Events December 2021

Recurring Events at Pondoersa

KU Thespians Present "Xanadu"

Spirit Week Starts Monday!

KU Music Events December 2021

KU Pels Sports December 2021

Recurring Events at KU

ERHS Holiday Breakfast

Recurring Events at Eagleridge

Good News & Interesting Tidbits

Donations to the District

Holiday Giving

Community Events and Opportunities for Students & Families

Klamath Falls Snowflake Festival & More

Latest COVID-19 Information

KFCS Board of Education launch

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