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• KFCS Board of Education

• 10/13/22 - Parent Teacher Conferences (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• 10/14/22 - Parent Teacher Conferences (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
• 10/14/22 - No school

• Early release Wednesday's (2 p.m.)

• 10/20/22 - Student Senate meeting (3:15pm)

• Early release Wednesday's (2 p.m.)

• 10/13/22 - Parent Teacher Conferences (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• 10/13/22 - Scholastic Book Fair (During conference hours)
• 10/13/22 - Konnect Dental Screenings
• 10/14/22 - Parent Teacher Conferences (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
  
• 10/14/22 - No school

• Early release Wednesday's (2 p.m.)

• 10/11/22 - Kindergarten, first and second grade at Ross Ragland (12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
• 10/13/22 - Parent Teacher Conferences (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• 10/14/22 - Parent Teacher Conferences (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
  
• 10/14/22 - No school

• Early release Wednesday's (2 p.m.)

• 10/13/22 - Parent Teacher Conferences (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• 10/14/22 - Parent Teacher Conferences (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
  
• 10/14/22 - No school

• Early release Wednesday's

• 10/07/22 - Progress Report 1
  
• 10/10/22 - Ponderosa Volleyball BLUE team at Ponderosa Big Gym (4 p.m.)
• 10/10/22 - Ponderosa Volleyball WHITE team at Ponderosa Small Gym (4 p.m.)
• 10/12/22 - Ponderosa Volleyball BLUE team at Henley Middle School (4 p.m.)
  
• 10/12/22 - Ponderosa Volleyball WHITE team at Ponderosa Big Gym (4 p.m.)
• 10/13/22 - Cross Country at Talent (1:30 p.m.)
• 10/13/22 - Parent Teacher Conferences (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• 10/14/22 - Parent Teacher Conferences (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
  
• 10/14/22 - No school
• 10/15/22 - Pop Warner Football at Mazama High School (10 a.m.)

• Early release Wednesday's (2 p.m.)

Friday

• 10/07/22 - Cross Country at Paul Mariman Invite in Philomath

• 10/07/22 - Theater Rehearsal (4 p.m.)

• 10/07/22 - Girls Basketball practice (7 p.m., Pel Court)

• 10/07/22 - Varsity Football at Henley (7 p.m.)

Monday

• 10/10/22 - Sports Grade Check Day (Every two weeks on Monday until May 29)
• 10/10/22 - US Army Recruiters, inside school hallway (11:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.)
• 10/10.22 - Theater Rehearsal (4 p.m. to 6 p.m., weekly on weekdays until Oct. 23)
• 10/10.22 - Boys Basketball Practice at Aux Gym (7 p.m. to 9 p.m., will meet weekly Mondays until Nov 29)

Tuesday

• 10/11/22 - Junior Varsity Soccer vs. Ashland (4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
  
• 10/11/22 - Mazama at Klamath Union Varsity Volleyball (6:30 p.m.)
• 10/11/22 - Federal Program/Title VI Indian Education Meeting at Media Center (5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., monthly on the second Tuesday of the month until May 10)
• 10/11/22 - Klamath Symphony at Band Room (7 p.m. to 9 p.m., meets weekly on Tuesday until May 31)

Wednesday

• 10/12/22 - PSAT Testing at Aux Gym and Pel Court (7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
• 10/12/22 - YMCA Soccer at Conger Field (5 p.m. to 6 p.m., weekly Wednesdays until Oct. 20)
• 10/12/22 - Girls Basketball Practice at Pel Court (7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., weekly Wednesdays, Fridays until Nov. 13).

Thursday

• 10/13/22 - Cross Country at Crater High School
• 10/13/22 - Klamath Union Volleyball at Henley (Junior Varsity 2 plays at 3:45 p.m., JV at 4:45 p.m., varsity at 6:30 p.m.)
• 10/13/22 - Teacher Parent Conferences at Aux Gym (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• 10/13/22 - Klamath Union Boys Soccer at Phoenix (Junior varsity plays at 4:30 p.m., varsity at 6:30 p.m.)
• 10/13/22 - Mazama at Klamath Union Junior Varsity Football (4:30 p.m.)
• 10/13/22 - FAFSA Night with Oregon Tech in Room 228 (6 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
• 10/13/22 - Boys Basketball Practice at Pel Court (7 p.m. to 9 p.m., weekly Thursdays until Nov. 29)
• 10/13/22 - Canal Bowl, Mazama at Klamath Union Football (7 p.m.)

Saturday

• 10/15/22 - Cross Country at Crater Track Classic
• 10/15/22 - Phoenix at Klamath Union Varsity Girls Soccer (3 p.m.)

• Early release Wednesday's (2 p.m.)

Last year's Graduation Motivation event looked a little different. The annual event which motivates high school seniors from across the Klamath Basin to participate in college after graduation, was held virtually a year ago.

This year brought back the in-person element to the positive event and featured over 600 high school seniors for Graduation Motivation at the Ross Ragland Theater this past Tuesday. It was the first time since the fall of 2019 in which high school seniors could see the event up close and personal. The event was coordinated by Herald and News and Klamath Promise, and featured representatives from Klamath Promise sponsors, Oregon Air National Guard, Klamath Community College and Oregon Tech.

Klamath Promise and Southern Oregon Educational Service District Program Manager Jessie DuBose helped put on the event.

Klamath Union High School students undoubtedly had the shortest commute to the Ross Ragland Theater and walked together to the event where they were greeted by KCC mascot, Badger.

KCC Student First Year Experience Coordinator Oscar Herrera opened the event and detailed highlights of what it would be like if students were to attend Klamath Community College next year. Herrera and his team at KCC awoke the crowd of quiet students and used a slingshot to throw several t-shirts into the audience.

He later highlighted a new program called Badger to Owl Connection, which is as program made to help more students earn a bachelor’s degree. Students who meet the required Bachelor to Owl Connection criteria will earn a first term tuition remission waiver at Oregon Tech, up to 15 credits of tuition value and a last term (prior to graduating) tuition remission waiver at Oregon Tech, up to 15 credits of value.

Oregon Tech Admissions Director Josephine Ness followed and helped give students a better understanding about the history of Oregon Tech and brought an Oregon Tech senior who expressed zero regret about his decision to come to Klamath Falls.

Oregon Air National Guard Sgt. Marc Hawthorne, a Klamath Falls native, then spoke and helped students understand how much they might be spending next year at an Oregon university. He let students know Oregon Air National Guard is a part-time responsibility, and can help students pay for their schooling at the same time.

The only virtual experience this year was the event’s motivational speaker, Duncan Kirkwood, who had his flight to Klamath Falls delayed and was unable to attend.

Kirkwood still gave his message virtually and highlighted the many obstacles he surpassed to being a motivational speaker and trainer to help countless superintendents and principals across the country.

“I want you guys all to close your eyes and picture yourselves at graduation. We are months ahead but I want you to picture yourself dressed up really nice, hearing your name and walking and grabbing your diploma,” Kirkwood said. “I want you to remember that feeling and who you made proud and the steps you took to get here. Now, you are already there. You were already there. Is it not about if or having any doubt. You already graduated.”

~ Media Relations Specialist, Joaquin Aguilar-Flores

Dr. Tricia Berg from Safe & Civil Schools visited Klamath Falls City Schools Special Education Department last week.

Dr. Berg took tours of the SPED at Mills Elementary, Conger Elementary, Ponderosa Middle School and Klamath Union High School.

Dr. Berg began her career as a paraprofessional in a classroom for students with severe and multiple disabilities. She went on to get her teacher credential in general and special education. She spent the majority of her time teaching students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. She received her administration license while working at the district-level.

Dr. Berg ended her day while having a CHAMPS training at the KFCS District Office. She helped SPED employees and teachers make long-term goals to apply in their classrooms.

Participants in the program included:

Darcy O'Toole - Rise teacher at Mills

Sarah Asphlom - Rise teacher at Mills

Amanda Thompson - Goals teacher at Ponderosa

Cindy Quick - Goals teacher at Conger

Regina Haney - Goals teacher at KU

John Goold - Bridge teacher at KU

Sabrina Chase - SPED Coordinator at KFCS

Gretchen Knutson - ASD Coordinator at KFCS

Sara Lautenschlager - SPED Coordinator at KFCS

Wendy Glidden - District Behavior Analyst

Julie Bainbridge - Assistant Supervisor of Special Programs

Two Klamath Falls City Schools students will be participating in this year’s 85th annual Klamath Basin Potato Festival.

Klamath Union High School’s Jordyn Bowers and EagleRidge High School’s LeOna Sparrow Santos will be representing KFCS at 4 p.m. Saturday, October 8 at the Merrill Civic Center for the Potato Festival Queen Coronation and Talent Show.

Tickets to the event can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/klamath-basin-potato-festival-talent-show-and-coronation-dinner-tickets-401306958917?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse&fbclid=IwAR1OsHQVELu9cTg78vXIC3Vbrx6-_Afbi27rHTClw170Wjs60A6ZuCR-GhE

Miss Klamath Union - Jordyn Bowers

Bowers is a senior this year at Klamath Union. Born and raised in Klamath Falls, she is the daughter of John and Patricia Bowers, and sister to Helena Boggs.

Notable accomplishments

• President of the yearbook
• Leader in the Chamber and Acapella Choir
• Honor roll student since freshman year and member of the National Honors Society
• Enrolled in honors and dual credit classes through SOU, OIT and KCC

Miss EagleRidge – LeOna Sparrow Santos

Santos was born in Houston, Texas and was raised in Klamath Falls. She is the daughter of Marta Mixell and Walter Santos, and is the second oldest of four siblings.

Notable accomplishments

• Member of the National Honors Society
• A part of Sources of Strength and Leadership at EagleRidge
• Coaches and is a referee in local youth sports
• Maintains a 4.0 GPA
• At 9 years old, she became the youngest permanent worker at the Badger Run Rehab Center
• Earned over 1,000 hours of community service
• Received two gold presidential awards for outstanding work in her community

One of the responsibilities of the candidates is to sell raffle tickets at $2 apiece to raise money for the Potato Festival. The grand prize of the raffle is $500 in cash and then a laundry list of other prizes. If you are interested in supporting a candidate in her ticket sales, you can Zelle her money using KBPFtickets@gmail.com, confirm the sales are going to Melissa (she is the accountant for Potato Festival), and enter who you are supporting ie: Miss Klamath Union and your name and phone number so the candidate can fill out your ticket stub. You can also send money through Venmo if you enter KBPF and the confirmation code of 0652. Once again, enter the candidate’s name or school along with your name and phone number.

The first ever Klamath Falls Into Fitness Challenge will start this October and November. We’ll be signing up as an organization team to compete in two areas:

• Average Miles Moved Per Employee
• Average Minutes Moved Per Employee

You can take the pledge here - www.healthyklamath.com/klamath-falls-into-fitness-pledge

Just make sure you list Klamath Falls City Schools as your team. When you sign up, you’ll be able to participate as part of our team and also as an individual in the community challenge. Healthy Klamath has asked us to be a part of this challenge, along with countless other establishments in the community. There will be awards and prizes for the challenge, community fitness classes and events you can attend.

Learn more about the challenge here - www.healthyklamath.com/fall-into-fitness

You’ll be able to read up on the different areas and check out a calendar of free community events and exercise opportunities for the months of October and November.

The benefits of staying physically active and healthy include longevity, less chronic disease, less cognitive decline as we age, and more. Let’s take the challenge together to be healthier this fall!

Join Healthy Klamath and Klamath Falls City Schools in welcoming Todd Durkin to our community. Todd will be delivering an inspirational keynote speech, leading a community workout, and sticking around for a brief meet and greet at 5:30 p.m. Friday, October 28 at Pel Court.

Todd Durkin is a world-class coach, trainer, author, and speaker who changes lives every single day.

He is the founder of Fitness Quest 10 in Scripps Ranch, San Diego. He trains dozens of current NFL and MLB athletes, including Drew Brees, Golden Tate, Zach Ertz, Darren Sproles, and a host of other active players. His long client lists include, LaDainian Tomlinson, Reggie Bush, Aaron Rodgers, Carson Palmer, and Tony Gwynn Jr. amongst others.

Todd was a finalist on the primetime, network show NBC STRONG, which is now streaming on Netflix.

He is the past recipient of the Jack LaLanne Award for lifetime achievement in the fitness field, amongst many other accolades. His 2 books, The IMPACT Body Plan and the WOW BOOK have changed thousands of lives. His 3rd book, GET YOUR MIND RIGHT, just came out in June 2020! It is a MUST read!

Todd Durkin is popular on social media and delivers daily messages on Instagram and Facebook. His podcast, the Todd Durkin IMPACT Show, is designed to motivate and inspire anyone looking to create more IMPACT in their life.

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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October 10, 2022

Board Meeting

6:00 pm In-person &

Via Zoom

To register click

link below

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM MEETING

For Public comment, you must attend the meeting in person.

If you attend via Zoom, you will be joining the meeting as listen-only.

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PARENT LINKS
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How Will I Know if School is Cancelled?

Carol Usher, Zone 1, Roosevelt - carol.usher@kfcityschools.org

Lori Theros, Zone 2, At-Large - lori.theros@kfcityschools.org

Vanessa Bennett, Zone 3, Conger - vanessa.bennett@kfcityschools.org

Kathy Hewitt, Zone 4, Mills - kathy.hewitt@kfcityschools.org

Trina Perez, Zone 5, Pelican - trina.perez@kfcityschools.org

Patrick Fenner, Zone 6, AtLarge - patrick.fenner@kfcityschools.org

Ashley Wendt-Lusich, Zone 7 At-Large - ashley.wendt-lusich@kfcityschools.org