Shady Cove School Newsletter
March 2024
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
I want to remind everyone about conferences. Teachers are starting to send out information on how to sign up for conferences. If you haven't received anything yet you will in the next week. When you attend your conference before Spring Break you will get a ticket and be entered into a drawing. You will get an additional ticket if you have registered for the 2024-25 school year. We will be drawing a ticket for a gift basket for each K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. Our goals is 100%! Let's make this happen.
Dates to Remember
3/4-3/8 Read Across America/Spirit Days
Monday- Crazy Hat Day
Tuesday- Crazy Hair/Socks Day
Wednesday- Pajama Day
3/4 PTO Meeting 6:00pm
3/10 Daylight Savings Time Starts
3/14 Family STEAM Night 5:30-7:00
3/15 Middle School Dance 5:30-7:00
3/18-21 Parent Conferences (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday after school and all day on Thursday, No school on 3/21 & 3/22)
3/25-3/29 Spring Break-NO SCHOOL
4/8 No School Teacher Work Day
4/19 No School Teacher PD Day /Talent Show 6:00-8:00
5/1 Ready! for Kindergarten (2024-25 Kindergarten Families)
School Hours
School Hours
Monday- Friday
End 3:25 pm
*Students are not allowed on campus prior to 8:15 am unless they are riding the bus.
Family Conference Schedule
Monday, 3/18 from 3:45-6:00
Tuesday 3/19 from 3:45-6:00
Wednesday 3/20 from 3:45-7:00
Thursday 3/21 from 7:45-4:00
Our teachers understand that evening works better for many of our families and wanted to offer as many evening hours as they could. Each teacher will be sending out a link to signup for conferences very soon so you can schedule times that are convenient for you and if you have multiple students you can schedule them back to back. Please reach out to teachers if you are having difficulty scheduling.
March Character Trait
This month we are having conversations and experiences with our scholars to help us develop the social-emotional skill of Cooperation! We are using this definition at school:
Cooperation: working together to reach shared goals.
As a family, talk about how this definition applies to how you work together at home. What are some goals you share? Cooperation is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Kind. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like perspective-taking, conflict resolution, and leadership.
Here are some questions you may want to ask and talk with your child at home to connect what we are doing at school. These are great conversations to have around the dinner table.
- Can you share or show what Cooperation means?
- Why do you think it is important to use Whole Body Listening when practicing Cooperation?
- Why do you think it is important to show Kindness and practice Cooperation?
- Can you name some things you do at school that require Cooperating? At home?
- How does perspective-taking help us when Cooperating with others?
- How do you think practicing conflict resolution helps us be more Cooperative?
- In a leadership role, why do you think showing Kindness and Cooperation are so important?
What the Help!
Jackson Youth System of Care - What the Help! resource hub provides information and support for youth, families, and educators in the areas of:
- Behavioral Health
- Housing
- LGBTQIA+
- Nutrition, health, safety & wellbeing
- Education, employment & life skills
- Leadership mentoring & social support
- Food Pantries
- Family Activities
- Legal services
- Special education services
- Clothing & basic needs
- Wraparound services
Online Registration Open
2024-2025 Registration is open for ALL students. Every parent is expected to register and update their information in Synergy. As we strive to improve communication with our families, it is critical to get your information updated and accurate.
Details about the Paper Tutor Raffle
- Campaign Dates:
- Tuesday 01/02/24 (after the new year) to Friday 03/22/24 (before Spring Break)
- Winners chosen 04/05/23
- Top 25% of users and above for students in the following two combined categories:
- Total session time for live tutoring
- Amount of writing reviews (essays)
- Placement in the to 25% allows for one entry in raffle
- Placement in the top 10% allows for three entries in the raffle
- Top 25 students overall get two additional entries (five total entries)
- Three winners from the raffle and one independent winner
- One large prize for the last drawing:
Main Prize: Up to $500 value - Two small prizes that are drawn first:
Alternate Prizes: Up to $100 value - One prize for the highest amount of engagement out of all students:
Independent Prize: Up to $100 value
Information From Our SCS PTO
Information From Our SCS PTO
- PTO Meetings take place on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 pm in Room 6 at the school. Come help us plan and support winter & spring school activities! We need you!
T-DAP REQUIRED FOR ALL 7TH GRADERS
Information Worth Repeating
Become a Volunteer
Classroom parties and field trips are starting to pop up, as well as, parents wanting to volunteer in the classroom on a regular basis. ONLY those that have applied and have been approved through our district volunteer process will be allowed to participate in volunteering. This process is for the safety of all of our scholars.
Anyone may apply to become a volunteer. Before taking part in a volunteer activity, applicants must complete a criminal background check.
If you would like to become a volunteer please apply online by clicking here.
Volunteer Information/Expectations:
Referrals
What is a referral? This is a way we collect data on behaviors. Sometimes referrals come with a consequence, whether it be a natural consequence or disciplinary action.
If a staff member writes a referral then they must look at the definition matrix to determine if it truly is a referral and/or if it is a minor or major referral. We share this matrix with our students and it is also located in the student handbook, which is located on the student's iPad. As a staff we calibrate with this matrix so that we are all writing referrals the same way and for the same behavior.
Staff members are required to contact a guardian when a referral is written and we appreciate your support when we make this call. We understand that students are here to learn and grow. Our goal is to change an undesirable behavior and for the student to learn from this.
CANVAS - PARENTS AS OBSERVERS
IPAD INSURANCE
iPad insurance is $25 per student. It may be paid through ParentVue or by sending check or cash to school with your scholar. We highly recommend this insurance. You never know when an accident is going to happen. If you have not paid the insurance then you will be responsible for the cost to fix or replace the iPad.
IPad insurance is an annual fee. During the 2023-2024 school year, EPSD9 will continue to offer optional iPad insurance to students and families. The annual insurance will be effective from September 6, 2023-September 5, 2024. The cost for the insurance is $25.00. Without insurance, students will be responsible for all repair or replacement costs. Please click on this link for more information on iPad Insurance.
Dress Code
Additional Dress Code Information
- Cologne and perfume should be limited due to safety and allergy concerns. Cologne, perfume, body spray need to be left at home.
- Dressing in layers allows for comfortable weather changes throughout the day. Please be sure to label your child’s clothing.
- Students should wear comfortable clothing that will allow them to participate in school activities.
- Student shoes should be appropriate for playground play and please note your child’s PE schedule in order to send your child to school with the appropriate footwear for PE activities. Flip flops, platform sandals, or high heels are not safe footwear at school and are highly discouraged.
- Any clothing that is considered to be gang related will not be allowed.
- Unusual hairstyles that are distracting to the learning environment, need constant attention, or obstruct the student’s vision are discouraged.
- Keep your hands, arms, legs and clothing free of writing or markings. Sharpies are not allowed by students at school.
- All decisions of dress and grooming appropriateness are at the discretion of the principal or the principal’s designee.
Footwear
Stop the Spread
Suggestion Box
Student Absence
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SHADY COVE SCHOOL
Email: cortezp@eaglepnt.k12.or.us
Website: www.eaglepnt.k12.or.us/scs
Location: 37 Schoolhouse Lane, Shady Cove, OR, USA
Phone: 541-878-1400
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