Gladstone School News Blast
Gladstone Schools • Growing Great People • 11.9.22
Transitions program builds job skills
Whether they are making lattes, setting up a salad bar, or bagging produce, students in
Gladstone High School's adult transitions program have a range of opportunities to build real-world job skills each week. A dozen students benefit from the program, which serves students with disabilities from age 18 to 21.
Each Monday, students run a coffee cart, practicing barista and customer service skills. On Tuesdays, they work at the Gladstone Food Pantry, stocking shelves and bagging produce.
Adding variety, each Wednesday, the group does lunch set up at the Gladstone Senior Center, and Thursdays they are playground helpers at the Gladstone Center for Children and Families. Fridays provide time for cooking instruction and field trips to local employers.
"Our students are excited to contribute to our community as they practice customer service, work routines, and new skills," said teacher Julie Troelstrup. "We're grateful to have so many local partners in this program."
Seventh grade archeologists create virtual museums
What can ancient artifacts tell us about the culture that created them? Seventh graders in Amy Otto's social studies class worked to answer that question through a hands-on archeology project called Artifacts through the Ages.
"Students did Internet research on artifacts from ancient civilizations, then created their own artifact from clay based on a real artifact they studied," said Otto. "Next they prepared a presentation that served as a digital museum of artifacts from their chosen civilization and shared it with students from other classes."
Research ranged from ancient Japanese and Aztec cultures to the Greeks and Romans. The project-based approach is a strategy Kraxberger is using as a way to boost student engagement in learning.
Parks Young chose to study Japanese artifacts. "I learned about all of the artwork they have excavated over time and how it can really teach us about their culture," he said.
Veterans invited to November 10 celebration at GHS
Veterans from any branch of military service are invited to attend a special event in their honor. Gladstone High School is hosting their annual Veterans Assembly on Thursday, November 10. The school is located at 18800 Portland Avenue in Gladstone.
Veterans and their guests are invited to a reception at 9:45 a.m., where history students will take the opportunity to interview them about their military service. Next, at a schoolwide assembly, guests will enjoy musical performances starting at 10:15 a.m. This year's speaker is former GHS campus monitor Jesse Moore, an army veteran who served several tours of duty in Afghanistan.
Veterans or other guests who plan to attend can RSVP to Stefani Bell at 503-655-2544.
Gladstone District celebrates Native American Heritage Month
In November, Gladstone schools will celebrate Native American heritage month. During this month, American Indian and Alaskan Natives are honored and celebrated for their rich and varied cultures, traditions, history, and societal contributions.
This month and every day, Gladstone schools honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans, especially our students, families, staff, and community.
Our district recognizes Native Nations have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. They know how to care for and protect this land, and their current contributions to science, technology, sustainability, government, literature, and our economy add great value to our communities now and into the future.
The Gladstone School District stands on the ancestral lands of the Grand Ronde people of past and present. This includes more than 30 tribes, including the Clackamas, the Tualatin, and the Molalla. In remembering these communities, we honor their legacy, their lives, and their descendants.