Welches Schools Newsletter
February, 2013
 
Principal: Kendra Payne
School Phone Number: 503-622-3165
              Middle School
School Address:  24901 E Salmon River Rd, Welches, OR  97067
Office Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
School Hours:  8:40 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday Early Release Hours:  8:40 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. until March 20, 2013
PRINCIPAL PAYNE'S PAGE
 
Check out our new newsletter format! Make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom of the email to read all of the Welches events. Call the office if you have any questions.

Well, the flu hit the Payne household hard this week, with 3 of us missing school. Please remember the simple things you can do to stay healthy! 
  • Wash your hands often & thoroughly
  • Use your elbow, or as my brother refers to it, your 'cough pocket' for all coughing and sneezing
  • Stay home if your temperature is elevated
  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Get lots of rest

The county has opened a new School Based Health Clinic at Sandy High School if your child's symptoms worsen. All students of Oregon Trail School District will receive care, regardless of their ability to pay. We have flyers in the office if you need more information.

 

Report cards were mailed home on Friday, be looking for them in your mailboxes. We're proud of the work our students do everyday, but if their grades don't match your expectations, consider the following:

  • Was attendance an issue? Students struggle to catch up on missing work and filling 'skill gaps' that are left by absences. Communicate with your teacher about how to remedy these gaps at home.
  • Common Core State Standards are implemented this year and the expectations for all students has gone up. Students who met standards last year may not be meeting this year. Come to our Elementary Parent Night on Thursday, February 21 to learn more about this.
  • All middle school students now have the opportunity for Math Support or Study Hall during enrichment time. If your child is not already signed up, call the office to make the request.

Thanks to those of you who participated in our Welches Ski Nights! It was a blast to ski together and visit with the community. It is these types of events that remind me what a special place Welches is to live, play & learn! 

Student Reporters
We have some intrepid 2nd & 3rd grade students who are pursuing an interest in journalism. Read below for their insights on the world.

"Hi, I'm Abel. I'm a second grader in Mrs. Well's class. I just read an interesting book of Davy Crockett and found out that he saved planet earth by a comet without getting killed. I like writing and reading. I'm glad to be a Welches Wildcat."
Abel Castaneda

February Calendar:
 02/01    Semester 1 ends
 02/04    No School - Grading Day
 02/06    Early Release
 02/11    No School - Furlough Day
 02/12    No School - Furlough Day
 02/13    Early Release
 02/15    Healthy Teeth Program 10am
 02/15    Middle School Dance 6-8pm
 02/18    No School - Presidents Day
 02/20    Early Release
 02/21    Elementary Parent Night 6-7:30pm
 02/27    Early Release
 02/27    Little Steps for School Success 6:30-7:30pm
  
EXCLUSION DAY FOR IMMUNIZATIONS
    IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH
Parents, please be aware that the school's report of incomplete student immunizations was sent to Clackamas County the second week of January.  Clackamas County will be sending out letters soon to notify parents if their student is not current on their shots.  Students will be excluded from attending school on February 20th if records are not brought up-to-date.
 

If your child has received immunizations recently, please bring immunization records to the office as soon as possible.  We DO NOT receive this information from health care providers, so we depend on you for shot record updates.  Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

8th Grade High School Information:

Advanced Programs Information Night

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

7:00-8:00 p.m. 

Sandy High School Lecture Room

More info call 503-668-8011 ext. 7122

 
8th Grade Parents:
We are in need of at least 3 pictures of your 8th grader for the promotion ceremony.  Please provide at least one baby/toddler picture.  They can be emailed to Kristy Rasmor at krasmor@hotmail.com, left in the school office, or you can call Kristy at 503-622-7618 to arrange another method.  We would prefer digital copies but will return all hard copies.  Pictures are needed ASAP.  Thank you for making your child's promotion a memorable one.  We don't want anyone left out, so please make this a priority!!! 
 
 Next 8th Grade Parent Promotion Meeting is Monday, March 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Library.
  
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP
 Kindergarten Round-up has been scheduled for Thursday, April 11th, 6:00-7:30 p.m.  Please call the school office and let us know if you will have an incoming kindergarten student.  Incoming Kindergarten students need to be 5 years of age by September 1st.   
Coffee Fundraiser!
Our annual fundraiser with Mt. Hood Roasters is going from February 20 - March 6. Support your caffeine habit AND our schools! For every pound of coffee purchased, your school receives $3 and your child's classroom receives $1. Mt. Hood Roasters brews some of the best coffee in the Pacific Northwest and shows their support for Welches by customizing their labels for us. Wildcat Coffee comes in a variety of roasts and will sell for $10/pound. 
Support Welches Schools! Drink Good Coffee! Support Welches Schools! Drink Good Coffee!
February Middle School Sports:
02/02   Wrestling - Sandy Tournament - 10:00
02/05   Wrestling at Alice Ott - CANCELLED
             Girls Basketball - Home - Floyd Light - 4:30
02/06   Wrestling at Sandy - Newberg - 4:30
             Girls Basketball at Parkrose - 4:30               
02/09   Wrestling at Hood River Tournament - 10:00
02/13   Wrestling at Lakeridge - 4:30
             Girls Basketball - Home - Boring - 4:00
02/14   Wrestling at Parkrose - 4:30
             Girls Basketball at Wy'East - 4:30
02/19   Girls Basketball - Home - Parkrose - 4:30
02/20   Wrestling at Sandy - Wy'East - 4:30
02/21   Wrestling at Colton - 4:30
             Girls Basketball at Cedar Ridge - 3:00
02/26   Wrestling at Sandy - Colton - 4:30
             Girls Basketball - Home - Hood River - 4:30
02/28   Wrestling at Hood River - 4:30
             Girls Basketball - Home - Parkrose - 4:30