Cougar Chronicle
Kelly Creek Elementary School
HOME OF THE COUGARS!
Email: maranto2@gresham.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.gresham.k12.or.us/kces
Location: 2400 Southeast Baker Way, Gresham, OR, USA
Phone: 503.663.7491
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KellyCreekElementarySchool
Twitter: @KCES_Cougars
Principal's Message - September 2020
Welcome Back to the 2020 - 2021 school year! While starting school through Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL) is not how we envisioned the school year to start, I know together we can make this a great experience for our students. Unlike our distance learning that started in March, when students start on Monday, September 14th virtual learning will look different. Teachers will start the first two weeks building relationships, setting up online procedures, and connecting with families. These things are crucial when building a comprehensive virtual setting for children. Students will also follow a schedule that allows them to engage in prerecorded lessons, live small group instruction, independent practice, and applied learning opportunities. Physical Education, Music, and Counseling will be available for students to access on a weekly basis. Special Education and English Language Development will also be available to students who qualify for those services.
As a parent, I understand the anxiety that surrounds CDL. Childcare, careers, economic hardships, and facilitating online learning for your children are all barriers to distance learning. The continued collaboration between home and school is essential for students to engage and master grade-level standards. We are here to support families as they navigate these uncharted waters.
I will be hosting two informational listening sessions for parents to ask questions about the upcoming school year and to gather more information. These meetings are optional but might be beneficial for families to participate to feel more at ease about the 2020-2021 school year. Session #1 is on 09/04/20 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM and Session #2 is on 09/04/20 from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. If you do plan on attending, you only need to attend 1 of the meetings. Meetings will be held via Zoom and details are provided further down in the newsletter.
Please know you can always reach out to your child's teacher or me for anything you need or any questions you might have along the way. I can be reached via email at maranto2@gresham.k12.or.us or via phone at 503.663.7491.
Respectfully,
Sam Maranto
Principal
Technology Distribution
If your oldest student is in high school pickup device(s) on either Tuesday, September 1, or Wednesday, September 2.
If your oldest student is in middle school pickup device(s) on either Wednesday, September 2 or Thursday, September 3.
If your oldest student is in elementary school pickup device(s) on either Tuesday, September 8, or Wednesday, September 9.
Pick Up Locations:
East Gresham Elementary
900 SE 5th Street
Gresham, OR 97080
North Gresham Elementary
1001 SE 217th Avenue
Gresham, OR 97030
Powell Valley Elementary
4825 SE Powell Valley Road
Gresham, OR 97080
Hall Elementary
2505 NE 23rd Street
Gresham, OR 97030
September 2020 Important Dates
- 09/01 - Technology Distribution
- 09/02 - Technology Distribution
- 09/03 - Technology Distribution
- 09/04 - KCES Parent Listening Sessions 1 & 2 via Zoom
- 09/08 - Technology Distribution
- 09/09 - Technology Distribution
- 09/14 - First Day of Virtual School
- 09/15 - PTC Meeting - via Zoom
- 09/22 - K & 1st Grade Materials Distribution @ KCES
- 09/23 - 2nd & 3rd Grade Materials Distribution @ KCES
- 09/24 - 3rd & 4th Grade Materials Distribution @ KCES
KCES Parent Listening Session #1
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94785220047?pwd=cDVQTFdIZ1BIY2o2Z3BrVE5MUS9mZz09
Meeting ID: 947 8522 0047
Passcode: W8Zmnx
Friday, Sep 4, 2020, 10:00 AM
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KCES Parent Listening Session #2
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91898069409?pwd=cjdZSG1kTlJPTHd1K04yazQ1aVpSQT09
Meeting ID: 918 9806 9409
Passcode: 8Y6CBD
Friday, Sep 4, 2020, 05:00 PM
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PTC Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96528601372?pwd=RTc4UDZrVWIrZnMxZjh6d2p1S1V6dz09
Meeting ID: 965 2860 1372
Passcode: r3bd4Q
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020, 06:30 PM
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K & 1st Grade Materials Distribution
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2020, 04:15 PM
Kelly Creek Elementary School, Southeast Baker Way, Gresham, OR, USA
2nd & 3rd Grade Materials Distribution
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2020, 04:15 PM
Kelly Creek Elementary School, Southeast Baker Way, Gresham, OR, USA
4th & 5th Grade Material Distribution
Thursday, Sep 24, 2020, 04:15 PM
Kelly Creek Elementary School, Southeast Baker Way, Gresham, OR, USA
Formal Letters of Communication
- Welcome Back Letter 20-21 - 08/31/20
- New Principal to Kelly Creek Elementary School - 06/10/20
Connect with Principal Maranto
Email: maranto2@gresham.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.gresham.k12.or.us/kces
Location: 2400 Southeast Baker Way, Gresham, OR, USA
Phone: 503.663.7491
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KellyCreekElementarySchool
Twitter: @KCES_Cougars