School News Blast
Gladstone District • Growing Great People • 5.27.21
Outdoor School still a rite of passage for sixth graders
Sixth grade Outdoor School looked a little different given pandemic precautions, but what remained the same is the excitement of students exploring nature.
Straub Outdoors met with students for two fun Zoom classes, in preparation for three field trips to local parks. The first one was to Mary S. Young State Park, where students learned about the food web, salmon habitat, and plant identification.
The second field trip was to Champoeg State Park, where they learned about oak savannas, indigenous cultures, and tree growth and age. A spectacular thunderstorm dropped buckets of rain and hail, making it a day to remember.
June 2, students head back to Champoeg for one last experience in the outdoors.
"This was the highlight of sixth grade as much as ever," said Principal Heather Bailey. "The tradition continues."
Gladstone High to stage Frozen -- Tickets on sale now!
Drama students at Gladstone High will present Frozen, Jr. Based on the Broadway musical, the play tells the story of princesses Elsa and Anna, who discover their hidden potential and the special bond between sisters. The musical is appropriate for all ages.
Tickets for the live stream performance can be purchased at https://bit.ly/2TfFZe1. The price is $10 for adults, $7 for students, or $35 per family. Shows will broadcast June 4, 5, and 6 at 7 p.m.
Auction raises over $37,000 for Gladstone students
In May, the Gladstone Education Foundation held its first online auction and raffle. The fundraiser raised more than $37,000 to support academics, athletics, and activities for Gladstone students.
“We were excited to see so many community members step up to support Gladstone students,” said Foundation president Terry Marsh. “This will help us support students as they return to full on classroom learning this fall.”
Community members are invited to contribute any amount through September 1 at https://gladstone2021.ggo.bid/bidding by clicking the Special Appeal button.
The Foundation’s next fundraiser is a July 14 golf tournament at Stone Creek Golf Club in Oregon City. To sign up, visit https://www.gladstonefoundation.org/copy-of-2020-golf-tournament
"Take Your Shot, Oregon" vaccination campaign offers youths $500,000 in scholarships
Oregonians age 12 through 17 will have a chance to win one of five $100,000 Oregon College Savings plan scholarships under the "Take Your Shot, Oregon" campaign. Oregonians 18 and older will have the chance to win $1 million or one of 36 $10,000 prizes, with one winner in each county in Oregon.
All Oregonians who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by June 27 will be entered to win. The drawing will take place on June 28, with names announced the following week. The campaign is is funded with $1.86 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Act dollars.
No personal identifying information will be shared with the Oregon Lottery, and winners will be given the option to opt out in order to preserve patient privacy.
More information on vaccines is available at covidvaccine.oregon.gov. More information on the "Take Your Shot, Oregon" Campaign is available in this FAQ.
Food programs closed May 31 but open June 7
Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, both the free meal distribution at Kraxberger and the Gladstone Food Pantry will be closed. Those in need of food assistance for that week should phone 211 or visit https://www.211info.org/ to locate nearby nutrition resources.
However, both food programs will be OPEN AS USUAL June 7
Free Kids Meals Mondays at Kraxberger Mondays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. & 4 to 6 p.m.
Gladstone Food Pantry Mondays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 6460 Glen Echo Ave.
Tour the GCCF Kindergarten and register for fall
The Gladstone School District welcomes fall Kindergarten families to Connect to Kindergarten. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Kindergarten environment and community that your child will experience.
This event will happen across 3 Wednesdays in May and June. Families may sign up for a tour of our classrooms and program overview at the Gladstone Center for Children and Families led by our Kindergarten staff.
Our tours are limited to those currently registered or interested in enrolling in the 2021-2022 school year.
When visiting, we will follow all health and safety protocols including wearing masks and remaining distanced and keeping our groups limited in numbers. To register for a tour, email or call Heidi Smith (smithh@gladstone.k12.or.us) or 503-496-3939.
Tours
June 2 -- 3 to 4 p.m.
June 2 -- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
June 9 -- 10 to 11 a.m.
June 9 -- 1 to 2 p.m.
June 9 -- 5:30 to 6:30p.m.