June 9th | Graduation Day

June 15th | Last Day for Paulina/Brothers

June 15th | 8th-Grade Recognition

June 16th | Last Day for all Remaining K-11 Students

Teachers at Crooked River Elementary School provide families an update on the new English Language Arts Curriculum that launched at the beginning of the the school year. In this informative six-part series, families will learn the basics of the curriculum and the tools teachers use to improve reading, writing, and speaking skills. Join us as we explore what a typical day looks like in the classroom with Wit & Wisdom and Fundations!

How is that possible? There's been confusion this year thanks to different national celebration calendars. Teacher Appreciation Week is typically the first week of May. However, some organizations consider Sunday the first day of the week, and since May 1st fell on a Monday this year, some calendars scheduled Teacher Appreciation Week May 8th-12th.

We're solving this problem by celebrating our incredible teachers for two weeks! Some buildings celebrated this week, and others will celebrate next week. If you or your child has a favorite teacher, now would be a great time to send them a note, give them a gift, or offer your gratitude by saying things like "Thank you" or "We appreciate you."

Did you know ❓❓❓

• There are 205 certified teachers in our school district
• Every teacher is licensed through the Teacher Standards & Practices Commission
• 156 teachers have at least three years of experience
• 102 have ten years of experience or more (50% of all teachers)
• 71% have a Master's Degree
• 28% have a Bachelor's Degree

Pioneer High School students are learning valuable life skills thanks to Enrichment Fridays! They recently enjoyed a crash course on all things automotive:

• Changing oil
• Rotating tires
• Auto insurance with Shawn Benson
• Toured the DMV learning about registration, licensing, and much more
• Auto loans with Natalie Spry, Mid Oregon Credit Union
• Vehicle maintenance and what to look for when buying a vehicle; Eric Rice, King's Auto
• Vehicle emergency kits with Pete Goodrich

Thank you to the staff and community partners for caring about our kids and thinking of creative ways to make learning fun!

Congratulations to the Crook County Oregon High School Equestrian Team on a great season!

Everyone qualified for the 2023 OHSET Championship at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds May 11th - 14th. The most recent event included Individual Flags, Barrels, Keyhole, Driving, Saddle Seat, Jumping, Steer Daubing, Breakaway, Team Versatility, Team Flag, Drill 5+, and In-Hand Obstacle Relay.

Your CC OHSET Team: Hayden Adkins, Emma Brandau, Grace Budre, Corley Holliday, Brooke Lockling, Alayna Neville, Tavia Quinn, and Tristan Sutherlin. Nice job! 👏

The talented Mrs. Pascuzzi at Crooked River Elementary School teaches beginning guitar lessons as one of the many after-school clubs offered throughout our school district. And it's pretty popular! Students are learning how to hold a guitar properly, the notes of each string, stay on beat, and basic strumming patterns. And, of course, a little music theory as well!

We visited her classroom recently, and it's so cool what the students are learning. Thanks, Mrs. Pascuzzi, for offering such a fun after-school club!

Elementary students enjoyed a fun and positive presentation this month about the history of rodeos and what it means to be a Cowboy. It's through a national program called Cowboys & Kids, made possible by the Crooked River Round Up Foundation.

Motivational Speaker Penny Conway talked about Western heritage and the qualities Americans hold in high regard: rugged individualism, freedom, honesty, patriotism, and pride in achievement. She also encouraged students to be kind, thoughtful, generous, and good community members. All characteristics of real Cowboys and Cowgirls!

Badger Dash was incredibly fun. Congratulations to our grade level winners who were able to put a pie in their choice of teachers face. WHAT A DAY! HUGE shoutout to the amazing BBE staff for making it a great day. Heartfelt thanks to Mr. Yuma - the guy who makes it happen!

Congratulations to Mr. Matt Fischer and his team of math students who showed off their math skills at the one-day Pentagames on Friday, April 29th, in Hermiston.

Here's what Mr. Fischer said about the competition:

"Our team was divided into three small teams (a seventh-grade team, an eighth-grade pre-algebra team, and an algebra team) and competed against students in those groups from other schools. Each of our three teams finished in second place in their division. The seventh-grade team was: Adam Crass, Weston Coshow, and Calvin Woolsey. Weston finished first overall as an individual for the 7th-grade team. The pre-algebra team was: Marissa Jarrell, Cairo Wrolson, and Cole Turner. Marissa placed 5th overall as an individual, and Cole placed first overall. The algebra team was: Rylin Olson, Piper Hallam, and Kannon Whiting. Kannon got second overall as an individual. They came away with many trophies and medals, and seeing them do so well was exciting."

• May 8th | School Board Meeting, CCMS - 6:30pm

• May 29th | No School, Memorial Day

• June 2nd | Last Day for Seniors

• June 9th | CCHS Graduation Day

• June 12th | School Board Meeting, District Office - 6:30pm

• June 15th | 8th-Grade Recognition

• June 16th | Last Day for K-11 Students

Email: info@crookcountyschools.org
Website: www.crookcountyschools.org
Location: 471 Ochoco Plaza Drive, Prineville, OR, USA
Phone: (541) 477-5664