FIRST Week!
August 26, 2022
First Day Sept 6. Arrive between 7:15-7:30
It's here! The first day of the 2022-2023 school year! Our teachers and staff have been hard at work setting up classrooms, hanging bulletin boards, making plans, and getting the building in tip top shape!
Tips for success on the first day:
- Practice getting up early
- Lay out your clothes the night before
- Go to bed EARLY!!!
- Have your supplies ready- backpack, water bottle etc
- Make a breakfast plan- eat at home or enjoy a yummy free breakfast at school (arrive at 7:15 to eat breakfast)
- Talk about your feelings the night before, are your kiddos excited, nervous, anxious? Talk it out early so it doesn't surprise you the morning of!
School Hours
School begins at 7:35 and ends at 2:05 Tuesday-Friday
School begins at 8:35 and ends at 2:05 Mondays
Upcoming Dates:
September 6th- First Day of School. Arrive 7:15-7:30
September 8th -Open House 5:00-6:00 Classroom meet and greets
September 8th- PTO BBQ @ Open House starting at 5:30
September 10- Colors of the Gorge @ Mid Valley Elementary 3pm -6pm The purpose of this event is to welcome students, staff, and families to the upcoming school year. There will be activities for children, music, free food, and information about school. See flyer below
September 12- Late start Monday- ALL Mondays start at 8:35- Arrive between 8:15-8:30
October 17th- Picture Day
School Drop off and Pick Up:
If you plan to drop off and pick up your children, we ask that parents/guardians remain in vehicles. Please do not drop off your student before 7:15. On late start Mondays, please do not drop off your student before 8:15. When picking your student please queue up along School Road (our long driveway) allowing the bus to get by and pull forward. Once the bus has passed you may get in line behind it. Please do not come and park in the main parking area. You will have to wait for the bus and all cars to exit before we release your child if you do park in the main lot. School road is a one way road. Please do not perform a U turn in the drive. Instead please follow the bus around the backside of the building exiting onto WaNaPA street through Oneonta St
After School Changes
Please try to let us know of any after school dismissal changes that morning, by sending a note, sending a talking points message, an email message or calling the school. When changes occur after 1:00, it is more challenging to make sure new plans are followed.
First Week Meals update:
A message from Jordan Hass, Nutrition Services Director: The van we use to safely transport hot food to Cascade Locks Elementary is undergoing emergency repairs. We have the replacement part ordered, and anticipate it only being out of commission for the first few days of the school year. During that time students will still have access to all of the usual fresh fruit and veggies in the salad bar, and an assortment of meal options that don't require hot transport including deli sandwiches, peanut butter and jelly, and "snack packs" with items like bagels and yogurt parfaits.
Please note that the district lunch menu will not represent the meal options for CLES for the first week ONLY.
Meal Options week 1
Turkey sandwich
Ham sandwich
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Yogurt parfait w/muffin
School Volunteers:
If you are interested in volunteering at school please fill out an application. This clears you to be a volunteer for 3 years. So if you applied last year you are good to go! In order to attend field trips or help with classroom events you need to be a volunteer.
Specials Calendar
First Week specials are
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday- Library
Thursday- Music
Friday- PE- wear sneakers!