Wednesday Weekly
January 18th, 2023
Upcoming Dates
1/18 Varsity Boys' Basketball @ Clear Creek
1/18 JV Boys' Basketball vs WOMS @ Dexter McCarty
1/19 JV Boys' Basketball @ West Orient MS
1/23 7th & 8th Grade Girls' Basketball Tryouts Begin
PTO News
DCD Tigers Theater Presents…
Join us for a free showing of “The Bad Guys” in the DCD Gym on Thursday, January 26th at 6:30pm (doors open at 6:15pm).
- Popcorn will be provided
- Bring your own water (water only is allowed)
- PJs, blankets and pillows allowed for floor. Bleachers will be pulled out for additional seating.
- The is NOT a drop-off event - all children (including middle schoolers) must be accompanied by an adult for the entire event.
- Re-entry to the building will not be allowed if leaving the event.
Volunteers are needed to help set-up, clean-up, and more. Sign-up here.
Spring Luau & Auction: Save-the-Date
Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 6:00pm
Tumwater Room at the Museum of the Oregon Territory | Oregon City, Oregon
Auction Donations:
We have begun to share some of the amazing donation from our local community on our Facebook page. We are continuing to seek out donations! If you have a donation or a donation idea, or would like to volunteer to help with the auction - please contact us at dcck8pto@gmail.com. We’re looking for a variety of donations - from airline miles and vacation rentals/gift certificates, to horseback riding lessons and auto detailing packages. No donation is too small. All donations are tax deductible!
Volunteers Needed
Help support DCD students and staff by volunteering for the PTO. We have several volunteer opportunities available. Register for our PTO website and sign-up to volunteer today! Sign-up here.
Nominate the Oregon Teacher of the Year
The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery is pleased to announce that the Oregon Teacher of the Year Program is again honoring exemplary educators in every region of the state!
Nominations are open statewide through February 28, 2023
Teachers will submit their applications by March 31, 2023
Oregon Education Service Districts will select a winner from their region
Regional Teachers of the Year will be honored across the state in September 2023!
In October 2023 one of the Regional Teachers of the Year will be named the 2023-24 Oregon Teacher of the Year and will be eligible to apply for the honor of the National Teacher of the Year!
Regional Teachers of the Year will receive a cash prize of $1,000 and will be celebrated across the state. Last year Highland Elementary School teacher Amanda Jensen was the 2022 Multnomah Education Service District Regional Teacher of the Year!
The 2023-24 Oregon Teacher of the Year will receive a $10,000 cash prize (with a matching $5,000 going to their school!) and serve as a spokesperson and representative for all Oregon teachers. Anyone can nominate a teacher!
Gresham-Barlow School District Families: Please nominate your favorite teacher today at oregonteacheroftheyear.org. The teacher you nominate just may be selected as the Multnomah County Regional Teacher of the Year and be in the running for the honor of 2023-24 Oregon Teacher of the Year! If you have any questions, please reach out to Oregon Teacher of the Year program coordinator Michelle Goodness at michelle.goodness@ode.oregon.gov; 971-209-8855.
State Testing Opt Out Forms
State Testing occurs for grades 3-12 in Oregon. Here are links to forms that you can use to opt your student out of testing. This only applies for ELA and math testing (not science).
2022-23 State Test Opt-Out Form - English
2022-23 State Test Opt-Out Form - Spanish