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Summit results; November schedule; emergency notifications
School Talk Summit Survey results
Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out our district questionnaire, as well as attending the School Talk Summit on October 21. When combining the answers from Summit clickers, hardcopy questionnaires and online questionnaires, we had more than 800 responses. To view the results, go to http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/survey-results-school-talk-summit-released.
November schedule - mark your calendar
November has a few days of no school, so please check the calendar at http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/calendar.
Bad weather season is approaching!
Tis that time of year when bad weather starts to hit our area. Stay informed about school closures, delays, etc.
BOOKMARK this Web page:
http://www.newsbridge.net/Salem-Keizer_Sch_Dist/ All emergency notices will be posted here.
For more information on our emergency notifications and local news media who list closures/delays, go to http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/emergency-school-closures-and-delays
500 responses is our goal for the district survey
We need 42 more responses to our District survey to make it to 500. If you have a free minute today, please complete our online questionnaire about how well Salem-Keizer is doing.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=tT62RnvtEyYPNgiANr0gUA_3d_3d
The survey closes at end of today. We'll compile the responses and report back to you what our community said about Salem-Keizer schools. This feedback is valuable to us and helps guide our decisions for the coming year.
This is the same survey given at the 2009 School Talk Summit held on October 21.
District offers flu reminders
We are experiencing higher than normal absentee rates at some schools on some days. We know that a number are reported to be due to flu-like symptoms. Health officials have told us that H1N1 is the most prevalent flu so far this season. There are some steps you can take to reduce the spread of flu regardless of which strain it might be:
http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/district-offers-flu-reminders
Missed the School Talk Summit? Give input online
If you missed last night's School Talk Summit, you can still provide us with input. An online version of the survey given at the Summit is available. Please take a few minutes to fill it out. Your feedback is valuable and helps us make decision regarding the educational programs in Salem-Keizer.
SURVEY (just 16 short questions): This survey is now closed.
Survey will be available for filling out until Friday, October 30.
The 2009 School Talk Summit was held at McNary High School last night (October 21). More than 300 people attended to hear Superintendent Sandy Husk's report on the successes and challenges of our school district. In addition, she gave an update on the construction bond, which is helping to fund school repairs, renovations and new schools in our district.
Her presentation was followed by a quick survey of the Summit participants with the use of "clickers." The remote-controlled clickers collected responses from the audience and shared the results instantly with the crowd.
Once the online version of the survey is completed, results from last night plus the online responses will be put together for a complete report to our community, which we will share with you.
School Talk Summit is tonight (Oct. 21)
This annual event is your opportunity to hear from Superintendent Sandy Husk about future plans and goals for the school district as well as a chance for you to provide input and ask questions.
Join us at McNary High School in Keizer (595 Chemawa Rd. N.) at 6 p.m.
Child care is available so feel free to bring your little ones.
More information is available at http://www.salemkeizer.org/inside24j/September-23-2009/join-us-school-talk-summit
See you all there tonight.
School Talk Summit - Oct. 29; Achievement Report 2009
School Talk Summit is Wednesday, October 21 at 6 p.m. at McNary High School
YOU'RE INVITED!
Are you interested in seeing where our school district is headed? Do you have some questions for Superintendent Sandy Husk? If so, then plan on coming to our fourth annual School Talk Summit!
Wednesday, October 21 is your chance to meet Sandy Husk, find out what’s going on in our schools, and provide your thoughts and feedback on education.
For complete details on the event: http://www.salemkeizer.org/inside24j/September-23-2009/join-us-school-talk-summit
Achievement Report 2009
A special publication highlighting our progress toward success
Get the report online at http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/salem-keizer-academic-achievement-report-2009-released
Crystal Apple Award nominees announced
Fifty-five local educators have been nominated for a Crystal Apple Award, an annual honor celebrating education excellence in Salem-Keizer.
View the complete list of nominees:
http://www.salemkeizer.org/system/files/CAA_2009.pdf
The 2009 list of nominees includes teachers, counselors, instructional assistants, office managers and administrators, all the professionals who help make a school tick. Of the 55 nominees, 50 are employees of the Salem-Keizer School District and five are from area private schools.
Between now and the event, a Crystal Apple delegation will visit each nominee’s work place to present a nomination certificate and crate of school supplies.
Tickets are on sale now for $15 per person. They can be purchased at the Elsinore Box Office, by phone with a credit card at (503) 375-3574, online at www.ticketwest.com, and at all Tickets West locations. All seating is reserved.
The 13th annual event is set for November 12 at Salem’s historic Elsinore Theater.