EGMS Weekly Newsletter

• 5/17 -- NO HOMEWORK CLUB this week
• 5/19-- Family Bingo Night
• 6/2-- 8th Grade Pool Party at MAC
• 6/15-- 8th Grade Dance 5-7pm
• 6/16-- 1/2 Day for all students, Last Day of School, Field Day

Students who have excused absences, including suspension, vacations, etc, will be given the same number of days they missed to complete missing work. Exceptions can be made for extended illness. Parents are encouraged to communicate directly with teachers in these circumstances. Assignments are located in Canvas.

THANK YOU to all the members of our Husky community who supported the Papa Murphy band fundraiser! We raised around $4,000 which is INCREDIBLE! We appreciate your support!

The U.S. Surgeon General released a new advisory report this month that highlights the significant health implications of social isolation and loneliness, which includes the risk of depression, anxiety and substance abuse. The advisory shares the healing effects of social connection and community and encourages strong and supportive relationships to promote our overall well-being. Here are a few highlights, or click the link below for the full report:

https://tinyurl.com/4f8cx7bk

Parents! Here are some great alternatives to smart phones! Check out the links.

Students who have ZERO absences for an entire week will be entered into a drawing to win a donut the following Monday! There will be one winner per grade, per river team! A DOZEN winners each monday! Yummy! You can do this Huskies!

The practice and game schedules can be located on the Elton Gregory Middle School website under the athletics tab. Click on link- EGMS Athletic Tab-schedules Then click on Soccer or Track to access the desired schedule. You can also find the info on the activities calendar on the EGMS website. Click on link- EGMS Activities Calendar

*Soccer Registration is CLOSED

*Track Registration is CLOSED

*Golf Registration is CLOSED-You must be signed up through FamilyID (FamilyID Link) and the PGALink.(PGA Jr. Link- Access Code/Password-Redmond23) Both registrations are REQUIRED for participation.

If you have any questions regarding Golf you can reach out to Coach Kevin Story. His contact info is listed in the PGA Jr. Link.

Payments for Track & Soccer are due. Slips were handed out to athletes notifying them of their Pay to Play Fee. You can pay with a credit card over the phone @ 541-526-6440 or send in check or cash with your student. There is NOT an option to pay online.

Parents and guardians of middle school students who wish to attend high school athletic contests:

Middle school students attending high school games must attend with an adult. Middle school students need to sit in the stands during games. High schools do not have the staffing to supervise middle school students. Just like all Bend/LaPine high schools, Redmond high schools believe that middle school students can successfully achieve this goal. However, in the event that middle school students cannot stay in the stands, they will be required to sit with the adult who brought them to the game or be required to leave. Please help your student enjoy the game by monitoring them while on high school property.

Thank you,

RHS & RVHS Staff

CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY RESOURCES

(updated as often as possible; some resources/numbers may not be current)

Mental Health Resources:

Deschutes County Behavioral Health https://www.deschutes.org/

Information and appointments. 541-322-7500

Deschutes County Crisis Line https://www.deschutes.org/

24 hour crisis support. 541-322-7500 ext. #9 or call 9-1-1

Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+. 866-488-7386 (24 hr)

Oregon Youth Line https://oregonyouthline.org/

Free, confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line. 877-968-8491

Text: teen2teen @ 839863

Other Resources:

Central Oregon 2-1-1 www.deschutesunitedway.org

Connections to a wide-range of social services. Dial 2-1-1 or 541-389-6507

Thrive Central Oregon www.thrivecentraloregon.org

Housing, financial insecurity and other resources. 541-728-1022 (Se Habla Español)

Bethlehem Inn (24 hrs) www.bethleheminn.org

Emergency shelter and food for adults and families. 541-322-8768

Family Resource Center of Central Oregon www.frconline.org

Parenting education and support services. 541-389-5468

Latino Community Association (LCA) www.latca.org

Translation and interpretation services, employment services, 541-382-4366 (Se Habla Español)

dental and legal clinics.

NeighborImpact www.neighborimpact.org

Resources for food, energy assistance and shelter. 541-548-2380

Jericho Road https://jerichoroadofredmond.org/

Resources for food, shelter and hope. 541-699-2099

Saving Grace https://www.saving-grace.org/

Comprehensive family / domestic violence and sexual assault 541-382-9227

support services. Hotline available.

WIC (Women, Infants, Children) https://www.deschutes.org/health

Nutrition education, breastfeeding support and education, 541-617-4775

referrals and food vouchers for pregnant and postpartum women.