Eagle Nest News

The March JCSD School Board meeting will be hosted in the Warm Springs K-8 Academy library. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm.

Our monthly assembly will be on Friday, March 7th. Please join us in our school gym to celebrate our student of the month and character trait award winners. We will also celebrate students with great attendance!

8:15-8:45 am 3rd-5th Grade

9:00-9:30 am Kinder-2nd Grade

9:55-9:25 am 6th-8th Grade

Our 8th graders will be freshman in a few short months. In order to help prepare them for the change ahead they have had the opportunity to learn about programs, classes, and opportunities at Madras High School by visiting MHS in January and February.

On March 17th MHS will host an 8th grade family night from 5:30-7 pm. All 8th graders and their families are invited to come tour the school and learn about classes, athletics, and clubs. Dinner will be provided. There will also be a bus that provides transportation for families from the K-8 to MHS. It will depart WSK8 at 5 pm for MHS and then return to the K8 by 7:30 pm.

March 20 and 21 the counselors will be at WSK8 to do forecasting with our 8th graders. That's when they will select their elective classes for their freshman year.

Our 5th Graders will be going to Camp Hancock near Fossil, Oregon on March 18 and March 19th for Outdoor School. This will be a day camp and students will be transported to and from the camp each day. All 5th graders will need a signed permission slip to attend Outdoor School. Look for more information coming home with your 5th grader.

FAN is unique to Central Oregon, utilizing advocates to efficiently reach and connect disadvantaged children and families with basic needs, such as food, shelter, and health care.

Jodi Begay, FAN Advocate

Warm Springs K-8 Academy

Roots ~ Bridges High School/509J Online

(On-call) Big Muddy School

Work Cell: 541-647-7214

Our students flourish when schools are fully staffed, but we need your help to keep our classrooms, buses, and cafeterias running smoothly! JCSD 509J is actively seeking substitute teachers, bus drivers, nutrition services staff, custodians, and educational assistants.

When substitute teachers or staff positions go unfilled, these things could happen in our schools:
🚨 Teachers lose valuable planning time because they must cover classes.
🚨 Class sizes increase as students are split between other teachers.
🚨 Specialized learning support is interrupted, impacting students who need extra help.
🚨 Student routines are disrupted, which can lead to lower engagement and achievement.

By stepping in as a substitute, you help ensure that learning continues without disruption!

✅ Flexible schedule – Work when it fits your availability.
✅ Competitive pay – Earn extra income while supporting students.
✅ Make a real impact – Help keep our schools running smoothly.

Have questions? Contact Misti-Autumn Weaver at (541) 475-6192.

Thank you for being part of our school community—together, we can make a difference!

📢 Calling all 509J caregivers! Join us for Family University: Culture of Care Sessions – a two-part series designed to help you better understand and support your child’s development. The first session is coming up next month.

Session 1: Understanding the Brain and Behavior
📅 March 3, 2025 | ⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Session 2: Helping You Help Your Child (Emphasis on Challenging Behaviors)
📅 April 7, 2025 | ⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM

These sessions will give you valuable insights and practical tools to navigate your child’s growth and behavior. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect and learn! Both classes will be held at Bridges High School.

🔗 Enroll now: https://bit.ly/4fUEcQy
📞 Questions? Call us at 541-475-0388
🏫 410 SW 4th St, Madras, OR 97741

Track will begin the week after spring break. Track is open to all 6th-8th grade students and is an excellent opportunity for students to be involved in school sports. There are events for everyone including running, throwing, and jumping. Students need to have a current sports physical and completed paperwork in order to participate.

Soccer will begin the week after spring break. It is open to all 6th-8th grade students and is another great way for students to be involved in a sport. Students need to have a completed physical and paperwork completed to participate.

We have a few missing uniforms from previous sports seasons. If you have a uniform at home please send it to school with your student to return to Mr. Vrana or the front office. Thanks for your help as we keep our uniforms organized for future seasons.

3/3 Late Start

3/3 Winter Sports Awards Banquet

3/3 ELPA Testing Begins for Students in ELD

3/3-3/7 Read Across America Week

3/7 3rd Grade to Jefferson County Library

3/7 Assemblies

3/10 Late Start

3/13 OBOB 6-8 Redmond Tournament

3/18-3/19 5th Grade Outdoor School at Camp Hancock

3/19 K-5 OMSI Festival of Science during Specials

3/19 6-8 Science Fair

3/19 Science Family Engagement Night 4-6 pm

3/20-21 8th Grade Forecasting in Social Studies Class

3/24 - 3/28 Spring Break