January 11, 2024
Carus School News
Dear Carus Families,
It’s been a great couple weeks back, I enjoy watching all our students' excitement for learning grow. As I walk through classrooms the curious buzz of questioning and engaging in new information is wonderful to witness.
Enjoy the three day weekend ahead and please watch for any weather updates as we monitor the forecast closely in the coming days.
Warm Regards,
Nicole Goff
Carus Principal
Upcoming Dates to Remember
1/11/24 College and Career Family Night TONIGHT 5-6PM (See details below)
1/15/24 No School MLK Day
1/29/24 No School- Staff Workday
2/9/24 Carus Family Dance (See more below)
Carus Family College and Career Night is Tonight from 5-6 PM
Family Dance - Mark your calendar and Sign up to help!
We need your help!
If you are able and willing to volunteer for, or donate to our Family Dance, please fill out this form.
Child Protection Safe Touch Lessons
In the upcoming months, supported by our school counselor, Guess Watson, there will be a series of identified lessons for all students regarding safe touches.
If you would like to opt your student(s) out of these lessons, please fill out this form and return it to school.
If you have questions, feel free to contact the school or email guess.watson@canby.k12.or.us.
Winter Weather Prep
As the temperatures get colder, it’s time to start preparing for winter weather! If the weather is severe enough to cancel school, the first day of inclement weather will be a snow day for all! Any inclement weather day thereafter will be an online learning day. Elementary school families, this means you may see iPads come home with your students if questionable weather is forecasted.
In the event of an online learning day, Canby High School will begin at 8:40 a.m. and all other schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. Students should watch for Zoom links from their teachers. If students have trouble connecting or need help, they should reach out to their teacher. Canby School District strives to make the most of this valuable educational time, but please know that students will not be penalized if they are unable to connect.
To make sure you’re set to receive information about school delays, or closures, and online learning days, please subscribe to Canby School District on FlashAlert. Now is also a good time to update your text preferences online by listing your phone number.
For more information, please see our inclement weather page.
Inclement Weather Schedule
Here is the general K-6 schedule in case of an inclement weather day. Individual teachers will give specific schedule details.
Attendance Shout Outs
Below are the attendance shout-outs for the week of 1/3-1/5!
- Wednesday, 1/3, 6th Grade was at 96% attendance
- Thursday, 1/4, 1st grade was at 95% attendance
- Friday, 1/5, Kinder was at 95% attendance
Thank you for your continued efforts and support!
Important Assessment Information for Canby Families
Thank you for supporting your child’s participation in the upcoming Oregon Statewide Assessments. Assessment is an important part of each student’s academic experience. Beginning in kindergarten and through grade 12, learners in the Canby School District experience a variety of formative, interim, and summative assessments. Oregon Statewide Assessments are one example of a summative assessment administered in grades 3 through 8, and grade 11. Students in these grade levels are required to participate in English Language Arts and Math assessments annually. In grades 5 and 8, students also participate in Science.
Canby School District, like all districts in Oregon, is striving for 95% or greater student participation. This goal is essential for understanding the depth and breadth of learning for student groups across our schools, and for evaluating programs and resources. Oregon Summative Assessment data provides information to the Canby community and to district teams about our successes or strengths and areas for improvement.
We will be communicating additional information about Oregon Statewide Assessment dates for your students’ grade level and ways to support your student’s success. You can find more information on our district State Assessment webpage. Please reach out to your school principal or classroom teacher if you have further questions. Canby School District appreciates your partnership.
CTE Summit
All Canby School District families and community members are invited to the Canby High School CTE (Career & Technical Education) Summit. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Parent Night at Baker Prairie
Please see the flyer below for details and click the button to register.
Shop at Rite Aid and Support Carus
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Carus Elementary School
Email: carus-office@canby.k12.or.us
Website: carus.canby.or.us
Location: 14412 South Carus Road, Oregon City, OR, USA
Phone: 503-263-7190