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Big congratulations to Scappoose High School's outstanding scholars! Valedictorian, Kevin Havlik and Salutatorians; Sophia Thompson, Cooper Nelson, and Madilynn Greenup, who were honored during this week’s School Board meeting. You have truly raised the bar with your remarkable achievements! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we couldn't be more proud of you all and what you have brought to the Scappoose Community! Here's to the bright futures ahead for each of you!

Last week, our Scappoose Middle School STEM classes had an amazing trip to a Hillsboro Hops game for their annual STEM Day! Where STEM classes from across the region join the Hops at an exciting game! A special highlight of the day was SMS Teacher Cameron Boaz throwing out the ceremonial first pitch in honor of STEM Day and Teacher Appreciation Week! It was an awesome excuse to be out in the sun, enjoy some baseball, and participate in a variety of fun STEM activities.

At this week's School Board meeting, InRoads Credit Union made a generous donation of $38,649.95 to Scappoose High School for the 2023-2024 school year. InRoads members can support Scappoose High School by using a special co-branded debit card featuring the SHS Indians logo. Each time the card is used, InRoads donates 5 cents to the school. Since the program began in 2017, InRoads has donated an impressive total of $197,578.55. We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to InRoads Credit Union for their amazing partnership and unwavering support of Scappoose High School!

What an incredible day in Otto Petersen’s Mrs. Larson’s classroom! Today, to celebrate the last day of regular reading groups, the class had an unforgettable reading campout, and it was truly magical!

Students entered the class with the gentle chirping of crickets in the background and the ambiance of a carefully crafted (fake) campfire. The lesson was dreamed up by Educational Assistants Lisa Loncosky and Jami DeLashmit, who, along with Mrs. Larson, went the extra mile to ensure campout was an unforgettable experience. They transformed the classroom into a cozy haven, complete with a tent and picnic blankets, where students were immediately immersed in reading a fun campout story by Reader’s Theater.

Seeing the students' faces light up with joy as they bonded over the story they were reading, laughter, and s’mores was heartwarming. Today wasn't just about celebrating their progress in reading; it was about creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

Eli embodies excellence, consistently distinguishing himself and rising to the top. His dependability enhances the abilities of those around him, showcasing a unique approach that sets him apart. One of Eli's most commendable traits is his empathy; he genuinely cares for everyone, making him not only a great teammate but also a well-rounded student-athlete, according to Coach McNabb.

Eli actively contributes to the Backpack for Kids Program, diligently packing 32 packages filled with essentials and ensuring their delivery. As captain of both the football and baseball teams, Eli demonstrates leadership through hard work, responsibility, and respect for others. His future plans include pursuing higher education and football at Linfield University, although he's still exploring his career path.

Maintaining an impressive 3.64 GPA, Eli has enriched his high school journey with honors English, AP US History, and college-level Stats and Communications classes. He has proven invaluable in leadership and NHS events throughout the year, always ready to volunteer when needed.

Grant Watts Elementary had a magical afternoon last week with an enchanting mask-theater performance! Students were transported into a world of whimsical characters and creatures, courtesy of the theater troupe IMAGO.

From the moment two frogs hopped around on the stage, laughter filled the air as the costumes and masks came to life, delighting and entertaining everyone present. The skillful performers brought charming creatures and characters to the stage, and even invited volunteers to join in on the mask improvisation fun!

This creative and educational performance not only brought immense joy but also introduced students to the magic of theater and the universal qualities of mask/ miming performance. A big THANK YOU to the Grant Watts Parent Organization for making this incredible experience possible for Grant Watt’s students!

Scappoose Middle School hosted an incredible Career Day this week! The event was a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with professionals from a wide range of fields. There were representatives from Topaz Farms, Peak Electric, our very own Scappoose Middle School, NWRESD, Brown Butter Bakery, Scappoose Police, Columbia County Food Bank, Nike, City Government, Aviation, and many more.

Our students were inspired by learning about career paths in manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, hospitality, science and engineering, law, information technology, finance, and beyond. Each presenter shared their unique career journey, offered valuable insights, and answered questions, sparking curiosity and ambition among our students.

A huge thank you to all the incredible professionals and SMS Staff who dedicated their time to making this event a success. Your passion and knowledge have left a lasting impression on our Scappoose Middle School students, igniting excitement about their future career possibilities!

What an incredible evening at Warren Elementary's Kinder Connect last night! There was a fantastic turnout of kindergarten families, all coming together to celebrate the start of a new school journey. The excitement and joy in the air were palpable as kids and parents alike made new friends, explored their new classrooms, and met Warren’s outstanding teachers.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who made this event such a huge success! We’re thrilled to welcome our new kindergarteners and their families to the Warren Elementary community. Here's to a fantastic school year ahead! For more information on Kindergarten registration, please click on the Warren Elementary School logo above and access their newsletter!

Grant Watts students had fun Exploring Tualatin Hills Nature Park earlier this week!

The students ventured out to learn about plant and animal adaptations as they trekked through the trails. They simulated bird beaks with tools to see how various birds gather food, they also compared animal skulls and felt pelts to learn about animal survival adaptations. Students also enjoyed spotting wildlife like a small snake, squirrels, birds, a chipmunk, and a frog!

A highlight for the students was when they pretended to be birds with different "beaks" (utensils) to see which ones worked best for eating different foods. They also explored many plant features like bark, leaves, roots, and seed pods. Check out these snapshots from the day! Everyone had a blast and learned so much about nature!

Observances, whether they be monthly, weekly, or daily, remind us of the opportunities we have to make sure that we are integrating culturally relevant, diverse, historic, and health-based knowledge and skills into our teaching and home life.

We hope you take advantage of infusing your classrooms and homes with these observances as they provide a great way for our children/students, school staff, and community to learn, be celebrated, and feel cared for.

Month-long observances:

May:

• Mental Health Awareness Month

• Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

June:

• LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

• Caribbean American Heritage Month

• There are also multiple religious holidays that are celebrated that may be a part of your student’s experience

Important DE&I calendar dates:

May 5 Cinco De Mayo

May 17 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

May 21 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

June 2 – Indian Citizenship Act of 1924

June 11 — Race Unity Day

June 19 – Juneteenth

June 20 – World Refugee Day

June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada)

Please visit this website for resources on these observances and other diversity, equity, and inclusion activities of the district.

Our First Student Bus Services partners have provided us with the 2023-2024 snow route schedule. You will find the snow routes by clicking the button directly above this message. Additionally, they are listed on the District and school websites at the top of each page as well as on the First Student Bus Services page on the District website located HERE. If you have questions about pick-up or drop-off locations, please contact First Student at 971-290-4020.

It is important to note that snow routes will be communicated on the days they are needed via regular District communications channels- email, app notifications, and phone calls. Snow route utilization is evaluated daily by the Superintendent and First Student.

We hope that providing you with snow route information will make inclement weather days easier to navigate. We will do our best to communicate inclement weather days/delays in a timely manner.

For more information, you can find Scappoose Middle School and High School sports schedules on the schools’ web pages under “Athletics.”

See the links below for more information.

To become a substitute in the Little Lilu Preschool, you will need to apply through ESS and complete the Central Background Registry (CBR). This additional step allows you to be eligible to sub in the LIttle Lilu Preschool classroom at Grant Watts Elementary.

Here is the Link to CBR

The CBR is an online application and will require free fingerprinting that individuals often coordinate with a local business (there are several options for fingerprinting in Hillsboro or up Highway 30).

Individuals with questions on the CBR application process can contact Jen Stearns, jstearns@scappoose.k12.or.us.

We strive to develop and deliver clear, timely, and accurate information about the district and all that is happening in and around our schools. We seek to provide resources and materials to ensure families, students, staff, partners, and community members are informed about our key priorities, community events, our successes, and obstacles.

We look forward to communicating with you and your family!

Information is conveyed primarily via:

BlackBoard Messaging: Directly from the District or Individual Schools via a variety of mediums; email, text message, app notification, automated phone calls.

• The SSD App: To get the App, simply go to the App Store on your device and search for “Scappoose School District.” From there, you can choose which schools you want to get new/alerts from.

Scappoose School District Website:

• www.scappoosek12.org
• School-specific websites: (These can be navigated to from the SSD main webpage)

School Newsletters:

• These will be sent out every Friday to your email inbox (Just like this one!)

District social media sites: Please follow us!

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FlashAlert notifications:

• Scappoose Flash Alert Page This is mostly for inclement weather

Letters/emails to parents/guardians

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OEA Choice Trust (OEA CHOICE WELFARE BENEFIT PLAN) supports the well-being of Oregon’s public education employees. Scappoose School District has received a grant to support our employee’s well-being. OEA Choice Trust files an annual report with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). You can visit the OEA Choice Trust website to see how to request and receive copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof.

Website: https://www.scappoosek12.org/Page/1
Location: 33589 SE High School Way Scappoose, OR 97056
Phone: 971-200-8000