Shady Cove School Newsletter

As the fall and winter seasons bring cooler temperatures and rainy weather, we ask that you please ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for outdoor activities. This includes wearing a warm jacket, closed toed shoes or boots, and any other weather-appropriate clothing that will keep them dry and comfortable throughout the day. With the right attire, students can fully enjoy recess and other outdoor activities, even in chilly or wet conditions.

Friday, November 1 marks the end of our first grading period, which means that conferences are just around the corner. Conferences will take place the evening of November 21-22 and during November 25-26. During conferences, I encourage you to take this opportunity to meet with your child's teacher(s) to discuss their progress and to learn how you can best support their learning at home. Your child's teacher will be sending out sign-ups for conferences. They will be using a digital program called Signup Genius to help with scheduling. (This program is really helpful if you are trying to schedule multiple children or if you need to meet with multiple teachers such as the PE and/or art teacher.) If you are having difficulty scheduling your conference, reach out to the teacher or the front office.

Don't forget that Daylight Savings Time ends November 3rd. Set your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night, and enjoy the extra hour of sleep!

I hope you have a wonderful November! Please remember to show your gratitude for all that you have, be kind to others, and take advantage of the opportunity to meet with your child's teacher(s) during conferences.

10/28 - 11/15 Oak Tree Butter Braid Fundraiser

11/1 - Last Day of Book Fair

11/1 - Last Day of Quarter 1

11/4 - No School Teacher work day / PTO meeting @6:00 pm

11/7 - Picture retakes

11/11 - No School Veterans Day

11/21 - Parent Conferences after School (regular school day)

11/22 - Parent Conferences after School (regular school day)

11/25-11/26 - Parent Conferences/ No School

11/27-11/29 - No School Thanksgiving

12/2 - PTO Meeting @ 6:00 pm

Thank you so much to all the parents, students and staff for all of the support and contributions to the Book Fair this year!! I was talking with our Scholastic representative today, and she let me know that this last week was the best Book Fair we have had in the last 4 years!!!!!! I hope you all are enjoying your books and if you missed out, feel free to visit our school Scholastic page! It will remain open for more purchases until November 10th! Our next Book Fair scheduled is for the spring BOGO Sale April 21st - 25th.

We are looking forward to focusing on Gratitude this month! One way to think about Gratitude is “choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.” Practicing Gratitude can increase our well-being and our happiness.

Gratitude is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Well. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like emotional regulation, positive self-talk, and stress management.

Here are some conversation starters you could use at home that support the teaching and learning about "GRATITUDE".

• What is something you are Grateful for every day?
• When someone shows you Gratitude, how does it make you feel? Why?
• Can you describe positive self-talk?
• How can positive self-talk help us put Gratitude into practice?
  
• Share with me something you are Grateful for that makes you feel calm when you are stressed.
• What is something that makes you feel stressed? How can you manage that stress?

Conferences are scheduled to start the evening of 11/21 and will run through 11/26. If you know you will be out of town the week of November 25 please schedule your child's conference for either the evening of the 21st or 22nd. Our goal is to have 100% of our families attend conferences. Teachers will be scheduling these digitally through Signup Genius. Report cards will be posted on 11/5 and will be available in ParentVue.

We want to hear from you! We need your help! A survey will be pushed out to student iPads Nov 18. Please complete a survey for each of your students to help us better serve our students and families of EPSD9. The survey will be available starting November 18-December 6. There will be a link on your child's iPad or you will be able to scan a link at your child's conference. We want to thank you in advance for your time.

School picture retakes will be taken on Thursday, November 7th. If you would like to purchase pictures, please click this link to create an account. All ordering must be completed online (there will be no order forms sent home), and pictures will be mailed directly to you.

As we approach Veterans Day, we want to extend our sincerest gratitude to all who have served and continue to serve in our nation’s military. Our veterans embody courage, commitment, and a profound sense of duty, and we are deeply grateful for the sacrifices they have made to protect our freedoms.

Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day, a day commemorating the end of World War I on November 11, 1918—at exactly the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. It was a day dedicated, as the original legislation stated, “to the cause of world peace.” For years, Armistice Day honored the veterans of World War I, and at that time, people hoped it would mark an end to all major wars.

However, following World War II and the Korean War, Congress amended the holiday to include all who served in our armed forces, officially renaming it Veterans Day in 1954. This day is now set aside to honor all veterans—those who served during both wartime and peace, acknowledging their vital role in defending our country and supporting peace efforts worldwide.

While both Veterans Day and Memorial Day honor our military, they differ in focus. Memorial Day pays tribute to those who died in service to our country, whereas Veterans Day is a time to celebrate and thank our living veterans, even as we remember the sacrifices made by all.

This Veterans Day, we are called to reflect on the holiday’s original message of peace. Our service members stand ready to protect, yet they also bring aid, support, and stability to communities around the world. We are forever thankful for their dedication, resilience, and the inspiration they provide us all.

Thank you to all our veterans for your service, sacrifice, and commitment to peace.

Classroom parties and field trips are starting to pop up, as well as, parents wanting to volunteer in the classroom on a regular basis. ONLY those that have applied and have been approved through our district volunteer process will be allowed to participate in volunteering. This process is for the safety of all of our scholars.

Anyone may apply to become a volunteer. Before taking part in a volunteer activity, applicants must complete a criminal background check.

If you would like to become a volunteer please apply online by clicking here.

Volunteer Information/Expectations:

ENGLISH

SPANISH

To access the Volunteer Information on our District Website, CLICK Here

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

7:47-8:00 am* Drop off Time and Breakfast

8:00 am First Bell Rings

8:05 am Tardy Bell Rings

2:55 pm Dismissal

*Students are not allowed on campus prior to 7:47 am unless they are riding the bus.

Thank you for your continued support with our Drop off/ Pick up procedures. Please remember, we put these procedures in place to help with the safety of all of our students. This goes pretty smoothly when everyone is following these procedures.

• Students are not to be on campus or dropped off before 7:47 am. (Gates will not open until 7:47 am.)
• Adults are to stay in vehicles. (The only exception would be if you needed to buckle or unbuckle a student in a car seat.)
• Have students exit on the passenger side only
• When dropping off/picking up you must go through the drop off line. Don’t park off to the side of the street or in a parking space and have your child walk to or from your car.
• Pull up to the furthest Drop off/Pick up Zone.
• There are 2 drop off and pick up locations (See table below for the drop off location of the classroom teacher.)
• If there are multiple siblings they will be dropped off at the location of the youngest sibling. This means they may be walking across our campus and that is OK.
• If a student walks to school, they will go to the closest entrance to avoid walking on Hwy 62.
  
• The tardy bell rings at 8:05 am and students should be in class.
• Upper gates will be locked at 8:08 am. If your student is arriving after that they must come through the Schoolhouse Lane entrance to check in at the office.

Again, we want to thank you for supporting us with this.

All students will receive free meals again this year. There is no paperwork you need to fill out at this time.

Our buses will be getting to our school prior to student drop off times. Buses will drop students off, they will go to the cafeteria to eat breakfast. These students will be supervised by an instructional assistant. These are the only students that will be permitted to be on campus prior to 7:47 am.

Please be in contact with transportation (541-830-1245) if you have any questions about pickup or drop off times. Bus routes are also located on our district website under transportation.

iPad Protection Plan is $25 per student. It may be paid through ParentVue or by sending check or cash to school with your scholar. We highly recommend this insurance. You never know when an accident is going to happen. If you have not paid the insurance then you will be responsible for the cost to fix or replace the iPad.

IPad Protection is an annual fee. If you had the iPad Protection Plan for the 2023-24 school year it is still effective until September 3, 2024. During the 2024-2025 school year, EPSD9 will continue to offer an optional iPad Protection Plan to students and families. The annual iPad Protection Plan will be effective from September 3, 2024-September 2, 2025. The cost for the Protection Plan is $25.00. Without this Protection Plan, students will be responsible for all repair or replacement costs. If your student did not have the iPad Protection Plan for the 2023-24 school year, students will need to bring their iPad to the office to verify the condition of the iPad prior to acceptance of your Protection Plan payment. Please click on this link for more information on iPad Protection Plan.

We believe that creating a classroom where we have fewer distractions increases student learning along with helping to develop social skills. We are also aware that cell phones are a major distraction to our students learning environment.

Students will not be able to use their cell phones or any other communicative devices, including but not limited to cell phones or smart watches. These items must be stored in backpacks, turned off or on silent, for the entirety of the school day. Students are not allowed to have phones or other communicative devices on their person at any point of time during the school day. This includes in their pockets or notebooks. The expectation is that all students will adhere to this rule.

Consequences for breaking this policy:

• First offense - Phone taken for the day. Reteach and phone call home. The student can pick up their cell phone from the front office after school is released for the day.

• Second offense - Phone taken for the day. Phone call home. The parent or guardian must be the one to pick up the cell phone from the front office after school is released for the day. One lunchtime detention.

• Third offense - Phone taken for the day. Phone call home. The parent or guardian must be the one to pick up the cell phone from the front office after school is released for the day. Two lunch detentions. The cell phone will not be allowed on campus until there is a parent/guardian meeting. Repeat offenses will fall under the category of defiance.

Although students will not be able to use their cell phones during the school day, students will have access to a landline for emergencies. If you need to speak with your child during the school day, please call the office, and we will make sure you are able to communicate any important information with them.

If your student will be absent for the day, please call our office at 541-830-6220 or email cortezp@eaglepnt.k12.or.us. Thank you for helping to keep our school healthy by keeping students home when they have a fever over 100.4, are vomiting, have diarrhea, or have a new unexplained rash. If they miss school due to a doctors or dentist appt please ask your doctor's office for proof of visit and email or fax to (541)830-6226.

Eagle Point School District uses Canvas, a learning management system (LMS) to provide teachers, students, and families tools that enhance learning and communication both inside and outside of the school building. Teachers use Canvas to deliver course materials, contact information, and utilize the calendar feature, which puts all of your child's assignments and other important date information for all courses into one, color-coded calendar. Canvas helps keep a student's school life simple, as all course information is found within one tool, not scattered across many. How to access my student's CANVAS as a parent observer. Here is a link to more information regarding Canvas. (Some of our primary teachers also use SeeSaw. Please contact your child's teacher for more information about if they use SeeSaw.)

• Cologne and perfume should be limited due to safety and allergy concerns.

• Dressing in layers allows for comfortable weather changes throughout the day. Please be sure to label your child’s clothing.

• Students should wear comfortable clothing that will allow them to participate in school activities.

• Student shoes should be appropriate for playground play and please note your child’s PE schedule in order to send your child to school with the appropriate footwear for PE activities. Flip flops, platform sandals, or high heels are not safe footwear at school and are highly discouraged.

• Any clothing that is considered to be gang related will not be allowed.

• Unusual hairstyles that are distracting to the learning environment, need constant attention, or obstruct the student’s vision are discouraged.

• Keep your hands, arms, legs and clothing free of writing or markings. Sharpies are not allowed for student use at school.

• All decisions of dress and grooming appropriateness are at the discretion of the principal or the principal’s designee.

Student shoes should be appropriate for playground play and please note your child’s PE schedule in order to send your child to school with the appropriate footwear for PE activities.. Flip flops, platform sandals, or high heels are not safe footwear at school and are highly discouraged.

Water is essential. Please remember to send your student to school every day with a refillable water bottle. Water bottle filling stations are available for students to refill their water bottles as needed.

Shady Cove School Facebook - Click here.

Email: cortezp@eaglepnt.k12.or.us
Website: www.eaglepnt.k12.or.us/scs
Location: 37 Schoolhouse Lane, Shady Cove, OR, USA
Phone: 541-878-1400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/Shady-Cove-Schools-1457262051224829/