Weekly Update

• Welcome New School Counselors
• 6th-11th Grade Diagnostics
• Grade Level Updates
• Family Engagement
• Upcoming Community Enrichment
• Resources (check out the yellow buttons near the bottom of the page)

This picture shows HROA during our first year, 2017-2018. Five years ago, Mandy Betz and I were working together within HRVHS ' counseling office. That year we started with about 20 students and ended the year with close to 80. Entering year six of HROA, I am so thankful for the students and families who have helped build HROA. While the last couple of years proved to have a few curve balls, we have learned a lot about what works and what doesn't work with a virtual/blended learning format.

This year will bring more learning opportunities and we will continue to refine the program. Thank you to all of our families, from those who have been here since the beginning, and to those who are at HROA for only a short time, we appreciate you very much. Please let me know if you are interested in being part of our 2022-2023 Family Advisory meetings. You can email me directly at kelly.running@hoodriver.k12.or.us

Wishing you a wonderful start to the 2022-2023 school year!

Kelly Running

Please welcome Cal Robertson, who will be our Kindergarten - 8th grade school counselor. Cal comes to Hood River County from the North Wasco school district where he has been working for the last 12 years.

Amanda Phillips will be HROA's new high school counselor, supporting HROA students in grades 9-12. Amanda has been working in HRCSD for the last few years, and is happy to begin a new journey serving as the high school counselor for HROA students.

Who: All 6th-11th grade HROA students

What: Annual STAR reading testing

Where: At the HROA building in the learning lab. This test must be supervised by an instructor.

When: September 12th, 13th, 14, & 15th. The test takes around 20 minutes to complete.

The learning lab will be open for testing from 9 am to 3:30 pm. If you cannot attend during these times please email Ms. Kohner at emily.kohner@hoodriver.k12.or.us We’ll work together to find a time and a place for you to take this required test.

Why: Hood River County School District is committed to ensuring that each child makes significant academic progress. To do this, we continuously review information that tells us how each child is progressing. We monitor each student’s achievement in math and reading with care. School teams regularly review academic, behavior, and attendance information, and use that data to decide which students are doing well with core classroom instruction, which students need supplemental instruction, and which students need intensive instruction.

Welcome to the 2022-23 academic year at Columbia Gorge Community College! Thank you for your patience as we navigate through some exciting advances within our Student Services department. Our number one priority is to assist all high school students with their immediate needs with every efficiency.

We are experiencing a high volume of inquiries at this time, and we want to make sure we are as accessible as possible. For academic advising-related questions, including appointment requests, all students should choose to pursue one the following options for to begin the service process:

• On our new Advising webpage there is a "Contact us Today!" banner with a link to this form to submit a priority request for assistance. An advisor will be back in touch at our soonest ability, to address your request.

• OR call the Advising Service line at 541-506-6020. If someone is not immediately available, please leave a message and we will return your call at our soonest ability, to address your request.

As we continue to work toward the most efficient and effective accommodations for students, please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Thank you again for your partnership and we look forward to a successful school year!

Kind regards,

Mike Taphouse

Kindergarten - 8th Graders:

STEM Activities for Kindergarten - 8th Grade are getting set up at HROA. We can't wait to see you all at the HROA building for these fun and educational activities. More information to come from Ms. Convery & Ms. Albrecht!

Who: 3rd-12th grade students (K-2nd students connect with Ms. Convery to discuss options)

High school students: earn PE credit by attending!

When: Sept. 16 and 23rd from 12:30-2:30

Where: @ Wylde Wind & Water (Hood River Event Site, East Dock, Portway Ave,

Hood River, OR 97031)

Maximum Capacity is 23 kids per session: sign up by texting Emily Kohner or by emailing emily.kohner@hoodriver.k12.or.us

Focus:

- Water safety and water sport education with Wylde Wind & Water.

- Watersports opportunities through Swimming, Stand Up Paddling, and Teamwork.

If you are a new swimmer, please let us know so we can set you up with a 1:1 instructor: this is a great way to learn in a safe environment!

A parent will need to sign a release form: plan to do so when you drop off your student. Or print out the attached waiver and bring it with you: Wylde Wind and Water Waiver

Learn to Windsurf

Sponsored by Columbia Gorge Wind and Water Association

Friday, September 30th

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm

HROA Main Phone: 541-387-5100

hroainfo@hoodriver.k12.or.us

1011 Eugene Street

Hood River, Oregon

97031