WLWV Community Update
Oct. 29, 2018
Winter Weather is Coming — Time to Update Your FlashAlert Subscriptions
Families should consider getting the free FlashAlert Messenger app from the Apple AppStore or Google PlayStore. Announcements will also be displayed on the local TV channels. During an event, we will also post an announcement on the district homepage.
Weather updates will also be posted on the district's Facebook and Twitter pages in the event of a school closure or delay.
Safety Spotlight — SafeOregon Tip Line
Many students already report issues of safety concerns, bullying, harassment, or possible suicidal thoughts to trusted adults around them, and the District will continue to foster an environment where children feel comfortable to confide in parents, teachers, school counselors, or building administrators. But in an effort to provide even more resources for students, the State of Oregon has developed an additional channel and method for obtaining help called the SafeOregon Tip Line.
The goal of the SafeOregon tip line is to prevent threats to school safety by providing schools and communities with a relevant reporting tool. Tips can be submitted by students through email, phone, text messages, the Safe Oregon mobile app or web portal. Tips are quickly reviewed by SafeOregon technicians and are then passed to school administrators and local law enforcement agencies. If the tip requires an urgent response, technicians from Safe Oregon will call 911 for immediate help, as well as provide information to West Linn-Wilsonville school administration or school officials.
West Linn-Wilsonville administration will respond to all tips in an appropriate and timely matter, which can include gathering more information, communicating with key stakeholders, using the District Threat Assessment System, using the District Suicide Risk Assessment process, connecting the student with additional resources, contacting law enforcement, or any other responses that are appropriate.
You can learn more about Safe Oregon at http://safeoregon.com/, or contact your child’s counselor for more information.
Music and Arts Partners to Host Wilsonville Winter Festival
Music and Arts Partners will once again host its annual Wilsonville Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 15, inviting members of the community to enjoy performances from dozens of Wilsonville High School students and performing arts programs.
The Dec. 15 event will take place from 2-5 p.m. in the Wilsonville High School gymnasium. Cost is $25 per family of four, with an additional $10 per family member. Cost is based on a sliding scale, and all families are invited to attend. Tickets can be purchased at the door; both cash and card are accepted. Spaghetti dinner is included with purchase, including salad, breadsticks, cookies, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages.
The Festival will be highlighted by performances from Wilsonville High School choir students, Soul’d Out, orchestra, band, and the drama department among others. Student artwork from across the school district will also be on display for viewing.
Learn more about MAP at their website.
Miss WLWV's Parent Information Dyslexia Night?
Education Foundation to Host Fifth-Annual Night with the Portland Trail Blazers
Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual WLWV Education Foundation "Night with the Portland Trail Blazers"!
The game between our own Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans will be on January 18th * 7:30 p.m. at the Moda Center.
Ticket sales will open the first week of November Proceeds benefit the West Linn-Wilsonville Education Foundation. Ticket availability will be limited so make sure to order early. For more information, visit the Education Foundation website.
Marque sus calendarios para la 5ta Fundación Anual de Educación de WLWV
"Noche con los Portland Trail Blazers".
El juego entre nuestros propios Portland Trail Blazers y los New Orleans Pelicans será el 18 de enero a las 7:30 en la Moda Center.
La venta de entradas se abrirá la primera semana de noviembre. La disponibilidad de boletos será limitada, así que asegúrese de ordenar con anticipación
Every fall, West Linn-Wilsonville School Board members meet with principals to learn about WLWV schools and the important work taking place in the classroom. Principals share detailed work plans for the school year, highlighting specific areas where building leaders and classroom teachers are striving to make positive growth for all West Linn-Wilsonville students.
While principals have traditionally shared detailed reports during School Board meetings, the WLWV Board of Directors unanimously decided to bring this important learning to the school level, embarking on learning walks during the months of October and November. The WLWV School Board selected 3-4 WLWV schools each, engaging in in-depth learning during the school day. Board members have spent time observing and learning alongside building principals and district administrators, examining classroom learning and discerning the student experience first-hand.
Following learning walks and school visits, Board members will share their observations, discoveries, and impressions with the rest of the School Board later this year, providing an opportunity for deeper understanding of the school district’s 16 schools. This powerful research allows the School Board to better integrate the district mission and goals into what is taking place in classrooms every day.
Part of School Board learning and subsequent reports is directly tied to assessment data and student achievement. The Oregon Department of Education released preliminary State Report Card data on Wednesday, Oct. 24. While incomplete, the report card data provides a small snapshot of student achievement in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District during the 2017-18 school year.
The Report Card showed on-time graduation of high school seniors was measured at 93 percent for the school district compared to 86 percent of high school freshmen who are on-track to graduate. The 2017-18 preliminary report card showed students in grades 3-8 are above-average in terms of individual student progress, and 79 percent of students with disabilities are on track to graduate.
While complete report cards are expected sometime in November, much of the reported student achievement data has already been captured in West Linn-Wilsonville’s Measure of Academic Process (MAPS) assessment data. WLWV schools collect MAPS assessment data throughout the school year, which principals and teachers routinely use to raise rigor as well as improve and increase student learning.
Board members are analyzing that MAPS assessment data alongside principals and district administrators, using the recently released data for comparison and further assessment. Preliminary Report Card results can be found at the ODE website. To learn more about student assessment in West Linn-Wilsonville, please visit the district website.
West Linn High School Grad Party Committee to Host Holiday Tour of Homes
West Linn High School Class of 2019 ~ Holiday Tour of Homes
Sunday, December 2, 2018 * Noon - 5:00 pm
Enjoy five beautifully decorated West Linn homes ~ Each with its own unique character
Entertainment provided by our own WLHS Choir and Band students
$25 per person ~ Purchase Tickets Here
For more information about the West Linn High School Grad Party Committee, and to see a list of their generous sponsors, visit their website at www.wlhsgradparty.org.
Upcoming Events
Veteran's Day (NO SCHOOL): Monday, Nov. 12 — There is no school on Nov. 12 in recognition of Veteran's Day.
NO SCHOOL: Nov. 19-24 — There will be no school during the week of Thanksgiving.
About West Linn-Wilsonville
Email: kilstroa@wlwv.k12.or.us
Website: www.wlwv.k12.or.us
Location: 22210 Southwest Stafford Road, Tualatin, OR, USA
Phone: 503-673-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/wlwvschools
Twitter: @wlwvdistrict