Gladstone School News Blast
Gladstone Schools • Growing Great People • 4.27.22
Bands take first in league, head to state
Band and choir recently returned from a trip to Disneyland, where they participated in a music workshop and recorded Disney sound tracks at the Disney Imagination Studio.
Both bands head to the State Championships on May 12.
Kraxberger expands club options
Kraxberger Middle School just launched a wide array of clubs designed to help students connect to their school community. New options include Track, Ping Pong, Homework Club, Writers Club, Students Advocating for Equity [SAFE], and Environmental Club.
The long success of Kraxberger's Gearheads Robotics Club and E-Recycling Club have shown many benefits for middle schoolers.
"All of these clubs provide a safe space for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders to make and grow connections with teachers, staff and peers," said program coordinator Jammie Landis. "Kids can learn new skills while having fun and building community within their school."
87% of Gladstone High students take career/technical classes
At Gladstone High School, 87% of students take career/technical [CTEC] classes before graduation. That's 13% above the state average, and also significantly higher than all neighboring districts, The CTEC Consortium study compiled enrollment from three cohort years from 2017 to 2020. The data can be found here: https://gladstonekids.com/CTEC
"Gladstone's CTEC classes range from medical terminology, construction technology, and video production to accounting, engineering, and cyber security," said Principal Kevin Taylor. "Beyond that, we also offer many AP, dual-credit and CCC classes to prepare students for college.
Research shows that students who concentrate on a CTEC program are 25% more likely to graduate in four years than those who did not.
Gladstone's hospital-quality ventilation a first for Oregon schools
In April, the Gladstone School District completed installation of UV-C technology in all school ventilation systems. The technology is 99.97% effective in cleaning air for viruses and bacteria, including COVID-19 and influenza.
"This is a groundbreaking project," said Facilities Manager Ryan Johnson. "We are excited to be the first school district in Oregon to improve school air quality to hospital standards."
The UV-C technology works by using ultraviolet germicidal lamps in the airflow system, a highly effective method of destroying microorganisms. The cost of the project is covered by federal funds for upgrades needed due to COVID-19. The project took longer to complete than expected due to supply-chain issues, but the majority of work was done before the omicron surge.
Hawaii trip raffle supports Gladstone kids
The prize is Spring Break 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii plus a $500 Visa gift card.
Tickets will be sold online at https://gladstone2022.ggo.bid/ The cost is $100 per ticket, and only 200 tickets will be sold. The raffle closes at 6:15 p.m. on May 13, and the winner will be announced during GEF's May 13 online auction event.
"The lucky winner will spend eight days & seven nights in a one bedroom condo that sleeps four at the Hokulani Waikiki Hilton Grand Resort in Honolulu, from March 25 to April 1, 2023," said GEF Executive Director Tammy Tracy. "Also included is a $500 Visa card to help with airfare, dining, and excursions."
Register now for fall kindergarten!
If your child will be five years old by September 1, it's time to register for kindergarten!
Families can register online here: https://gladstonekids.com/kinder
Then, join us April 25, May 10, or May 25 for Connect to Kindergarten. Families can tour classrooms and hear a program overview led by our Kindergarten staff. To sign up, contact Heidi Smith at smithh@gladstone.k12.or.us or 503-496-3939.
Gladstone’s kindergarten is at the Gladstone Center for Children & Families [GCCF]. Our classrooms are spacious, calm, and joyful with a skilled and caring staff that builds upon the strengths and abilities of each child.
Apply now for jobs in Gladstone schools
Gladstone Schools is hiring!.Apply now!
https://gladstone.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at 503-655-2777.
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