Newsletter April 2015.pub

April 2015
NO SCHOOL
Outdoor School
Friday, April 24th
Inservice—Progress Reports
Do you have questions?
Go to: www.gladstone.k12.or.us
Click on Kraxberger Middle School
Click on Outdoor School
Lots of information & links to forms, etc.
YEARBOOK UPDATE
We will have a very limited number of yearbooks
available for sale during the last week of school.
They will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
No pre-sales allowed! Cost is $20. Remember
that all student obligations must be paid prior to
buying/receiving a yearbook.
Week #1 of ODS
Drop off April 20th by 7:30 am
Pick up April 24th at 1:00 pm
Week #2 of ODS
Gladstone School Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 8th
6:30 p.m. at D.O. Board Room
Drop off April 27th by 7:30 am
Pick up May 1st at 1:00 pm
Dates to Remember
LOST & FOUND
Is your son or daughter is missing their lunch box, coat,
sweatshirt, or any other item of clothing or shoes?
Please have them check the Lost & Found Closet to
see if it’s there. At beginning of June, we will be bagging up all the items and giving them to charity. Have
your child come take a look for their lost possessions!
PLEASE CALL OUR ATTENDANCE LINE
BEFORE 9AM ANY DAY YOUR CHILD WILL BE
ABSENT OR LATE
503-650.2572 or 503-655-3636, then press 1
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Apr 8 Site Council & School Board Meeting
Apr 16 KMS Spring Band Concert 7pm @GHS
Apr 22 8th Gr Party Planning Mtg 6:30pm
Apt 23 Take Your Child to Work Day
Apr 23 Open Enrollment Open House 6:30pm
Apr 24 NO SCHOOL-Progress Reports
May 1 Progress Reports mailed
May 4-8 Staff Appreciation Week
May 9 8th Gr Party Poker Fundraiser
May 12 8th Grade GHS Visit 8:45-10:30am
May 13 Site Council & School Board Mtg
May 14 KMS Spring Choir Concert 7pm @GHS
Kraxberger News
8th Grade Recognition Tickets
Each 8th grade family will receive 5 tickets for the
Recognition Ceremony, which will take place on the
evening of Wednesday, June 10th. The tickets will
be mailed home with mid-trimester progress reports
on Friday, May 1st. An informational letter from Ms.
Bailey will be included with the tickets. Please read it
over for information about acquiring additional tickets or returning tickets you won’t be using. Please
be watching for this mailing to arrive the first
week of May.
8th Grade Party FUNdraiser
The end of the year will be here before we know it!
Plans are being made for the traditional 8th grade
party that follows the recognition ceremony.
Fundraising activities are under way, but
your continued support is needed to
make the party a success. Below is an
upcoming fundraiser:
POKER TOURNAMENT
Date:
Saturday, May 9th (More info coming soon!!!)
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KRAXBERGER PARENTS!
Now would be a great me to clear up student debts prior to the end of the school
year.
Examples would include fees due for intramural basketball and/or volleyball, track,
band, lost or damaged library books and/or
classroom text books.
Remember, all debt must be paid prior to
a ending the 8th grade Oaks Park field trip,
and prior to receiving a yearbook.
8th GRADE PARENTS!
8th Grade Party Planning Session
Wednesday, April 22nd / 6:30pm @ KMS Library
Kraxberger Middle School—Student of the Month
Throughout the year, teachers will be selecting a Student of the Month to recognize positive behaviors that
demonstrate safe, respectful and responsible contributions to our school community. These students will receive a
certificate, be recognized at a special pizza party, and student names will appear in the monthly newsletter. The
following students were selected Students of the Month for the month of:
MARCH
Dylan Adolf
Riley Akers
Danny Alejo
Sophia Ameripour
Aaliyah Asad
Andrea Ayala
Emily Barbour
Madison Brady
Taylor Brady
Ethan Bulisco
Alex Delorme
Alyssa Devora
Eduardo Diaz
Riley Doolittle
Greer Gonzolez
Jasmine Guenther
Charlie Hill
Ceasar Hunter-Flynn
Moses Ivanov
Aleisha Kerr
Trevor Leach
Justin Lewis
Skyler Losson
Avery Marshall
Zoe McCarty
Hudson Meyer
Aila Mickels
Mary Grace Mott
Kalea Ortiz (x2)
Bryce Reed
Carlos Rodriguez
Carla Ruiz-Alejandres
Ian Schmitt
Ash Scott
Korben Staples
Brooklyn Tatom
Chloe Villanueva
Christian Wenzel
Stanley Williams
Kraxberger News
April 2015
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Eighth Grade
2014 ‐ 2015
End of Year Ac vi es Point System
At the end of each year, Kraxberger celebrates the promo on from 8th grade to high school. Following
tradi on, Kraxberger eighth graders who have demonstrated safe, respecƞul and responsible behaviors are
offered the opportunity to par cipate in three exci ng events. Student behavior that does not meet school
expecta ons may result in the loss of one or more of these privileges.
We will use the following point system to track behavior for the remainder of the year:
Action
Points
Lunch/Recess Detention/Community Service/Referral
0.5
Half-Day Suspension
2.0
All Day Suspension
3.0
Star ng Monday, March 30th:
Students accumula ng the following points will lose the privilege of a ending the specified ac vity(ies):
Points Accumulated
Activity Lost
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Students who have been issued bus cita ons and have lost school bus transporta on privileges are automa cally excluded from the 8th grade field trip.
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Recogni on Ceremony (Wednesday, June 10th – 6:30pm at GHS) [students need to arrive by 6:00pm]
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Eighth Grade Party (Wednesday, June 10th – following Recogni on Ceremony)
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7th GRADE VISION AND DENTAL SCREENINGS
Friday, May 1st
Vision and Dental Screenings will take place for all 7th graders on Friday, May 1st. Please remind your student to wear or bring their glasses on that day! In honor of Dental Screening Day, here are some tidbits for you to chew on…. The average American eats over 147 pounds of sugar each year. Sweets taste good, but eating too many is not healthy for our bodies and can harm teeth. Bacteria living in the mouth form a sticky substance called “plaque”. Each time we eat something that contains sugar the plaque uses it to make acids that eat away at the protective enamel. This creates tiny holes that grow into CAVITIES!! Natural sugars in fresh fruits and juices, honey, molasses and corn syrup have the same effect as do starchy foods like bread, chips and potatoes that break down into sugars in your mouth. Brushing every time you eat is the best way to fight cavities but since that is not always possible try:  
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Offering sweets only as desserts instead of between meals. The more often teeth are ex
posed to sugar the greater the damage. Having your child rinse his mouth with water after eating. Choosing snacks wisely. Sticky foods are harmful as they stay on teeth longer. Dairy foods like milk, cheese and yogurt are a great source of calcium and help protect teeth. Raw veg‐
gies and fruit are great choices too. Discouraging constant nibbling. The more often one eats, the more those decay causing bac‐
teria eat too. Making soft drinks only occasional treats. A 12 ounce pop contains the equivalent of 10 tea‐
spoons of sugar!! Colas have harmful acids and non‐colas contain additives and organic acids that leave teeth susceptible to decay. Use a straw‐ there is less contact with teeth. To beware of sports drinks, commercially prepared teas and lemonades that are loaded with sugar and may be more harmful than pop. Better choices are water, milk or 100% fruit juices. REMIND YOUR CHILD TO:
BRUSH with a soft toothbrush at least twice a day FLOSS DAILY—Floss reaches many areas a toothbrush can’t EAT HEALTHY FOODS— limit sugary snacks in between meals SCHEDULE at least a YEARLY DENTAL CHECKUP—Professional cleaning removes debris on teeth that builds up despite the best tooth brushing efforts at home **If you do not have dental insurance, please see your school nurse for resources.
Gladstone schools to begin Smarter Balanced testing What is Smarter Balanced? This spring, Gladstone students will be taking the state-­‐required Smarter Balanced tests in English and math. The new tests replace Oregon’s OAKS tests in English and math, required for many years. Smarter Balanced is the same test that will be given in 17 other states. A similar test, PARCC, will be offered in a dozen other states. How are the new tests different than the OAKS tests? Aligned to our Common Core Curriculum, The Smarter Balanced tests include writing at every grade level, new question types, and performance tasks that allow students to demonstrate research, writing, critical thinking, and problem-­‐solving skills. Test questions come in many forms, and allow students to interact with graphs and to type their own responses in addition to selecting answers in a multiple-­‐choice format. Essay questions give students the opportunity to use evidence from multiple sources to build arguments and explain their reasoning. The tests will given in sections over a few days. These tests are not timed, and students will be allotted the time they need to complete the test. While the test takes longer than the OAKS tests used previously, students will be tested only one time at each designated grade level. After we have test results next fall, we will determine how to share those results with parents. Who will take the tests? The tests will be given in both English and in math at grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11. At John Wetten and Kraxberger, the tests will be given after Spring Break. At Gladstone High, the tests will start May 11. Any questions? If you have questions about the Smarter Balanced tests, please email [email protected] and our education team will provide a response in the new Frequently Asked Questions section of our website. If you have a question about your student’s unique needs or participation in the test, please contact your school principal. Community Clothes Closet
Gladstone Food Pantry
Families are invited to choose:
• outfits
• jacket
• shoes
• new socks & underwear
Families are invited to choose nutritious foods
to meet their family’s needs and preferences.
Please bring reusable bags to carry your food if
possible.
Emergency need? Donations? Volunteers?
Call Coordinator LaRae Applebee
503-758-4411
Questions? Donations? Volunteers?
Call Coordinator Tessa Dailey
503.927.6452
The Clothes Closet is run by the Gladstone
Ministerial Association in partnership with the
Gladstone School District.
The Food Pantry is run by local volunteers in
partnership with the Gladstone School District.
free used clothing for youths from birth to 21
• free food selection
• supplies for the Backpack Buddies program
We can help!
Two volunteer-run services are available to
help Gladstone area families facing hard
times: the Gladstone Community Clothes
Closet, and the Gladstone Food Pantry.
Nelson Lane (park here)
Fire Lane
Technology
& Fine Arts
Wing
Both are open the same hours to provide
service and accept donations:
• Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
• Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon
They are co-located for your convenience:
Gladstone High: 18800 Portland Ave.
In the portable classrooms
enter via Nelson Lane, north of campus
[updated 2/15]
Portland Avenue
Parking
Lot
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Closet/
Food Pantry
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Gladstone
High School
18800 Portland Ave.
Armario de Ropa de la Comunidad
Ropa usada gratis para jóvenes desde nacimiento a 21 años.
Las familias están invitados a escoger:
• Trajes
• Chquetas
• Zapatos
• Calcetines y Ropa
Interior nuevos
¿Necesidad de Emergencia? ¿Voluntarios?
Llame a la coordinadora LaRae Applebee
503-758-4411
El Armario de Ropa está dirigido por Gladstone
Ministerial Association en colaboración con el
Distrito Escolar de Gladstone.
Despensa de Comida de Gladstone
• Selecciónes de comida gratis
• Provisiones para el programa Backpack
Buddies
Las familias están invitadas a escoger alimentos nutritivos para satisfacer las necesidades y
preferencias de su familia. Favor de traer bolsas
reutilizables para llevar su comida, si es posible.
¿Preguntas? ¿ Donaciones? ¿Voluntarios?
Llame a la coordinadora Tessa Dailey
503.927.6452
La Despensa de Comida está dirigido por voluntarios en colaboración con el Distrito Escolar.
¡Podemos ayudarle!
Dos servicios de voluntarios están disponibles para ayudar a las familias de
Gladstone enfrentando tiempos difíciles: El
Armario de Ropa de Gladstone y La Despensa de Comida de Gladstone.
Se encuentran para su conveniencia:
Gladstone High School: 18800 Portland Avenue
En las salas de clases portables
Se entra por Nelson Lane, al norte del campus
[updated 2/15]
Fire Lane
Los Sábados: de las 10 a las 12:00 de la mañana
Technology
& Fine Arts
Wing
Portland Avenue
Los dos están abiertos las mismas horas para
proveer servicio y aceptar donaciones.
Los Jueves: de las 3:00 a las 5:00 de la tarde
Nelson Lane (park here)
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Lot
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Closet/
Food Pantry
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Gladstone
High School
18800 Portland Ave.
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Kraxberger Middle School
Lunch Menu
WG Cheese Stick with
Marinara Sauce
Orange Chicken with
Fried Rice and roasted
vegetables
Homemade Mac and
Cheese with
Broccoli and a dinner roll
Cheese or Pepperoni
Pizza made with
WG Crust with a
Cookie
Why the Romans called it ‘Aprilis’ is not clear.
Some say it is connected to the verb ‘aperire’,
to open, referring to the opening of flowers.
Pull BBQ Pork Sandwich
With Tater Tots
Beef nacho with
Refried Beans made
With WG Corn Chips
A La Carte
Chicken Nuggets with
Tater Tots
WG Corndog with
Fries
1% Or Fat Free Milk
Fresh Salad Bar
Choice of:
Bagel and Cream Cheese Or
Ham and Cheese Sandwich or
Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
or Peanut Butter and Jelly
Sandwich or
Tuna Sandwich or
Egg Salad sandwich
Menu is subject to change
School News
National Poetry Month
Spring, the sweet spring
Sloppy Joes on a
WG bun with
Tater tots
Hamburger on a
WG bun with
Cole Slaw
Tomato Soup with
Toasted Cheese
Sandwich
Bean and Cheese
Burrito with Spanish Rice
Beef Taco with
Refried Beans
Made with WG Tortilla
Cheese Quesadilla with
Spanish Rice
Made with WG Tortilla
Meaty Spaghetti with
WG Pasta and
Garlic Breadstick
WG Cheese Stick with
Marinara Sauce
Homemade 3 bean Chili
With Corn bread
Breakfast for lunch
WG Waffle with sausage
And Hash Browns
Baked Chicken with
Roasted Potates and a
Dinner roll
Cheese or Pepperoni
Pizza made with
WG Crust with a Cookie
Grilled Chicken
Sandwich with
Chips
No School
By Thomas Nashe
Spring, the sweet spring,
is the year’s pleasant king,
Then blooms each thing,
then maids dance in a ring,
Cold doth not sting,
the pretty birds do sing:
Cuckoo, jug-jug, pu-we,
to-witta-woo!
The palm and may make
country houses gay,
Lambs frisk and play,
the shepherds pipe all day,
And we hear aye birds
tune this merry lay:
Cuckoo, jug-jug, pu-we,
to-witta-woo!
The fields breathe sweet,
the daisies kiss our feet,
Young lovers meet,
old wives a-sunning sit,
In every street these
tunes our ears do greet:
Cuckoo, jug-jug, pu-we,
to witta-woo!
Spring, the sweet spring
USDA and this institution
are equal opportunity
providers and employers.
Kraxberger Middle School
Breakfast Menu
Why the Romans called it ‘Aprilis’ is not clear.
Some say it is connected to the verb ‘aperire’,
to open, referring to the opening of flowers.
Breakfast boat
May contain any of 1 the
following items:
WG Waffle, Wg French
toast, Wg Pancake, plus
one of these items
Hash Brown or Sausage
WG Apple Frugel
Breakfast boat
May contain any of 1 the
following items:
WG Waffle, Wg French
toast, Wg Pancake, plus
one of these items
Hash Brown or Sausage
WG Apple Frugel
Breakfast boat
May contain any of 1 the
following items:
WG Waffle, Wg French
toast, Wg Pancake, plus
one of these items
Hash Brown or Sausage
WG Apple Frugel
Breakfast boat
May contain any of 1 the
following items:
WG Waffle, Wg French
toast, Wg Pancake, plus
one of these items
Hash Brown or Sausage
WG Apple Frugel
Breakfast Sandwich
May be made a
WG English muffin or Wg
Bagel
with any of these items on
Sausage, egg patty or
cheese
Yogurt Parfait
Breakfast Sandwich
May be made a
WG English muffin or Wg
Bagel
with any of these items on
Sausage, egg patty or
cheese
WG Fruit Muffin
Breakfast Sandwich
May be made a
WG English muffin or Wg
Bagel
with any of these items on
Sausage, egg patty or
cheese
Breakfast Sandwich
May be made a
WG English muffin or Wg
Bagel
with any of these items
on
Sausage, egg patty or
cheese
Breakfast Sandwich
May be made a
WG English muffin or Wg
Bagel
with any of these items
on
Sausage, egg patty or
cheese
WG Cinnamon bites
WG Cinnamon bites
A La Carte
Cereal or
Yogurt with granola
or
Nutrigrain Bar or
Bagel and cream
cheese
All main entrees
come with fresh or
canned fruit and
choice of 1% milk or
Fat Free milk
Yogurt Parfait
WG Fruit Muffin
Yogurt Parfait
WG Cinnamon bites
Menu subject to
change
No School
USDA and this
institution are
equal opportunity
providers and
employers.