A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL COYLE
Happy February! We’re officially at the halfway point in the school year. Our students recently wrapped up a second round of district assessments in reading and math, which our teachers are using to measure growth and set goals for the rest of the school year. I am very excited to share the tremendous growth our students have shown in math from the fall to winter assessments. The percentage of students testing at or above grade level in math has grown from 17% to 31%! Additionally, our students performing below grade level dropped from 30% to 18%! It is so exciting to be able to measure the hard work and dedication of our students, parents, and staff through these benchmark assessments. We definitely have a lot to celebrate!
Speaking of celebrations, February also brings Valentine's Day and related classroom events. Please defer to your student’s classroom teacher to know exactly what festivities will be happening.
As always, if you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office, your student’s teacher, or to me directly.
KEY DATES
February 1st-28th: Black History Month
February 2nd & 3rd: No School - Winter Conferences
Tuesday, February 7th: Last day of Little Caesar's Fundraiser
Friday, February 10th: Crystal Apple Awards
Tuesday, February 14th: Oregon's Birthday
Wednesday, February 15th: Immunization Exclusion Day
Friday, February 17th: PTC Movie Night 6:15pm
Monday, February 20th: No School - Holiday
Tuesday, February 21st: PTC Meeting in the library @ 6:15pm
Monday, February 27th: PTC Read-a-Thon starts
FOOD PANTRY
The beginning of the month is the highest need for donations since orders go out to families at the end of each month.
If you or someone you know, has a business that is interested in doing a food drive for the pantry, please reach out to Samantha Gibson to get that scheduled. We currently have almost 20 families signed up to receive each month so any and all contributions are greatly appreciated to keep this resource available to Wright students and their families. Please make sure items are non-perishables and are not expired.
Can't make it to the school? No problem! For the entire month of February you can swing into Princeton Property Management at 695 Commercial St SE Suite: 112, Salem, OR 97301 or Les Schwab at 1405 Barnes Ave SE, Salem, OR 97306 and help fill the barrels we have there!
If you are interested in receiving from the food pantry, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1nVywLfTKnTWOLCsdiFsiSman_6IiQhnAmURbQQ1t8vA_jw/viewform?usp=sf_link
DEADLINE FOR REQUIRED SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS IS FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Students not in compliance with Oregon school immunization laws will be excluded on the statewide exclusion day on February 15, 2023. If they do not get their immunizations up-to-date before February 15, 2023 then DO NOT SEND THEM TO SCHOOL ON FEBRUARY 15TH. They may not return to school until their immunization records are up to date. Students may be exempted from receiving certain immunizations for medical conditions or nonmedical reasons.
Click here for more information: https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/news/immunization-exclusion-day-2023/
SAVE THE DATE!
Tickets are sold out, but you may join us at the Red Carpet Event outside that evening. Wright's nominees will be walking the red carpet between 6:45p and 7p.
The nominees from Wright Elementary are Mrs. Recher and Mr. Thomas! Congratulations to you both and thank you for the amazing things you do every day!
STAYING HEALTHY THIS WINTER SEASON
Remember to follow some simple precautions to prevent illness:
- Stay home when sick.
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- Wash hands regularly for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth and keep your hands away from your or your child’s face.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that are often touched, such as doorknobs and electronic devices.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Consider wearing a mask in crowded indoor settings, especially if you or someone in your home is at high risk for severe disease.
HEALTH GUIDANCE
Is your student sick? Please do not send them to school. More guidance about serious illnesses, medication and other health conditions/concerns has been provided HERE.
If your student has a contagious illness and will be out, please be sure to include this information when you excuse the absence on the all-day attendance line at 503-399-5503. Please be sure to include student name, ID number, diagnosis, symptoms and date symptoms started.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEAD LICE
THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
Click here for more information: https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/about-us/through-the-grapevine/
SPEAK TO OUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR
FAMILY RESOURCES
OREGON HEALTH PLAN IS FREE FOR YOUTH
VOLUNTEERS
If you have completed the background check, but are not sure if you have been cleared to volunteer at the school, please reach out at (503) 399-3198.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MONTHLY MENU
For the 2022-23 school year, breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge for all Salem-Keizer students.
Click the link for a monthly breakfast and lunch menu: https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/parents/food-services/
CONTACTING WRIGHT ELEMENTARY
