KFCS Friday News Flash
April 12, 2024
In this Issue
Upcoming School, Community Events
- KFCS Headlines
- Sky Lakes Wellness Center Lifestyle Medicine Facts
- KUHS Alumni
- Phone App Download for District Website
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- KFCS Board of Education
Mr. Pelican Held Tonight, 7 p.m. at Ross Ragland
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Get ready for an evening filled with excitement, laughter, and pride as the Ross Ragland Theater hosts the annual Mr. Pelican Pageant on April 12 at 7 p.m. This eagerly anticipated event will showcase the talents of nine exceptional Klamath Union High School students, promising a spectacle the whole family can enjoy.
The Mr. Pelican Pageant has become a beloved tradition in Klamath Falls, and this year's production promises to be no exception. Audiences can expect to be dazzled by the talents of KUHS's finest young men as they compete for the coveted title of Mr. Pelican. From dazzling performances to hilarious skits, this year's pageant is sure to leave audiences roaring with laughter and buzzing with excitement.
Ticket prices for the event are $15 for adults, $10 for students, seniors, and active military, and children under 10 are free. Purchase your ticket at the Ross Ragland Theater box office, or www.ragland.org.
In addition to providing a night of entertainment, the Mr. Pelican Pageant serves a greater purpose by raising funds for worthy charities and families in the Klamath Falls community.
This year, funds raised by the KUHS student leadership class will be donated to Klamath Hospice and Palliative Care's grief camps, Camp Sapling and Camp Evergreen.
These camps provide much-needed support and comfort to individuals and families coping with loss in the Klamath Basin and Northern California.
"We are thrilled to support Klamath Hospice and Palliative Care and their important work," said Rhiannon Kerr, KUHS ASB advisor. "By attending the Mr. Pelican Pageant, not only will audiences enjoy a fantastic show, but they will also be contributing to a cause that has a meaningful impact on our community."
The success of the Mr. Pelican Pageant is only possible with the generous support of our sponsors. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Ross Ragland Theater, Sons of Norway Roald Lodge 2-39, and Shaffer Electric for their continued generosity and commitment to our community.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable event! Join us at the Ross Ragland Theater on April 12 at 7 p.m. for fun, laughter, and philanthropy.
You can donate in a contestant's name at https://bit.ly/MrPelicanDonation2024
For more information, please contact:
Rhiannon Kerr
Mr. Pelican Contestants
New Elementary English Language Arts Curriculum Viewing
Klamath Falls City Schools is inviting the public to view and comment on materials intended to be selected as the new Elementary English Language Arts curriculum beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.
A district committee unanimously selected the materials after rigorous research, consultation with experts and classroom pilots. Materials can be viewed in the Student Services office at the Lucille O'Neal Education Center, 1336 Avalon Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97603.
Materials will be available for viewing the week of April 15-19 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. during those days.
All-City Choir Festival
Ponderosa and Klamath Union choir students came together this past Monday night at Pel Court for this year's All-City Choir Festival.
The concert featured students from 6th through 12th grade, and is part of all-city choir, band and orchestra concerts held at Klamath Falls City Schools.
An All-City Band concert will take place Monday, May 6, with an All-City Orchestra concert also taking place at Pel Court, Monday, May 13.
Songs performed under the direction of choir instructor, Caresse Robertson:
6th Grade Chorus - One Small Voice
Ponderosa Blue and Gold - Let It Be Poderosa Singers - True Colors
Klamath Union Bel Canto - Blackbird
Klamath Union A Capella - And So It Goes Klamath Union Chamber - Seize The Day
Combined Choirs - Sisi Ni Moja
KU Orchestra, Band Recognized for State Championships
March is National Music In Our Schools Month and is the time when spring music festivals kick off and continue into April and May.
Klamath Union Orchestra and Band have a number of soloists, small ensembles and large ensembles involved in multiple events this year.
District finalists advancing to the OSAA State Solo Championships April 27: Josiah Kuptiz (clarinet & bass clarinet); Ulises Ortega-Degadillo (violin) and Daisy Kupitz (bass viol).
KU band, orchestra qualify for state championships
Klamath Union Orchestra placed first in the East Cascades Orchestra Festival, earning an auto-qualification for the state championships May 8 at Oregon State University.
After competing in the Basin Band Festival, the KU Band qualified for the state championships as well, which will be held May 9 at OSU.
Ulises Ortega-Degadillo
Josiah Kuptiz
Daisy Kupitz
Pelican Elementary Attendance Awards
Pelican Elementary School has started celebrating monthly perfect and excellent attendance.
This past week, teachers from all grades in the school, during an assembly, announced students with stellar attendance during the month of March.
Students walked the red carpet to receive their award and recognition.
Pelican, Conger Apparel Order
The Pelican Elementary School Booster Club has partnered with Elite Apparel to provide students and families Pelican swag. A portion of each order's proceeds will go back to Pelican Elementary. You can order right from the Elite Apparel website: https://eliteappareloregon.com...
When your order is ready, you will be notified and then can pick it up in the Pelican front office. Help support your school and shop local!
Look through flyers for the Conger Spirit Wear online store, as well as a thank you to SmithBates.
The direct link to the store is here: http://conger.orderpromos.com/
Sky Lakes Wellness Center Lifestyle Medicine Facts
NSAIDS
Ibuprofen is a type of medication called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Steroids are our most potent anti-inflammatory medications, but they have a lot of negative side effects and therefore should not be used long term or even without prescription in most cases. Inflammation is an important part of your immune system's function. If you injure yourself, like by twisting an ankle, you will have damaged the cells in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments in that ankle. Some of those damaged cells are broken open, will no longer function, and need to be repaired. When cells are damaged, they signal the body to bring the immune system to that location to start cleaning up the damage. When the immune system arrives it brings white blood cells, platelets, and a lot of nutrient rich fluid, which causes swelling. The signaling is accomplished by many small “cell-signaling molecules,” one of which is called a “prostaglandin.” Prostaglandins permeable, allowing the fluid and white blood cells to arrive, and they have receptors in the brain telling the brain that you're having discomfort and pain. Obviously, some swelling and some pain is important for healing: knowing that you have damage in an area is important to keep you from continuing to use it, so you don't keep damaging it further. Unfortunately, sometimes acute injuries lead to long term or persistent swelling which can be painful, decreasing your ability to use the joint or muscle in question, which can decrease healing.
Additionally, sometimes you just need the prostaglandins to shut up so you can get on with your day like with headaches, muscles that are sore from exercise, or menstrual cramps. NSAIDs block the production of prostaglandins. This means that by taking an ibuprofen you will not only decrease the number of prostaglandins signaling pain in your brain, but you will also decrease the number of prostaglandins in the actual tissue that is injured, decreasing swelling in that location. For people with acute injuries a few days' worth of ibuprofen is oftentimes sufficient. For people with chronic injuries like arthritis you may need to take ibuprofen more regularly. This can cause problems for your kidneys, stomach, and blood pressure in the long term so be cautious about starting daily use without talking to a physician. There are other NSAIDs that are prescription strength, so if ibuprofen is no longer cutting it for you, you might want to talk to your physician about a stronger option.
Have a question? Submit yours by emailing us at SkyLakesellnessCenter@skylakes.org
Information provided by
Stewart Decker, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FWMS
Jeanette Rutherford, MA, LPC
Jennifer Newton, RD, LD, CDCES, MPH
KUHS Alumni
The new district website has an Alumni page for graduates of KU. This past week, six KU alumni sent us updates on their lives since they graduated. Take a look on the KU Alumni page on the district website. And, if you are an alumni, be sure and send us YOUR update!
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