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Share your thoughts about the design of new schools in West Salem
Got an opinion about the design of the new schools in West Salem? Share your thoughts on October 14!
When: October 14, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Walker Middle School - 1075 8th St. NW
We're hosting a workshop to talk with parents and community members about the design of the new West Salem middle and elementary schools. You will learn about the school design process and provide input about the layout of the building, as well as concepts for style design.
Workshop will include a chance to meet Soderstrom Architects and provide them with feedback.
Construction of the new schools is being funded by the voter-approved construction bond measure passed in November 2008. For more information about the construction bond, please visit http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/bond-updates.
If you have any questions, please contact Salem-Keizer Construction Services at 503-391-1133.
School/District offices closed Friday - Oct 9
Due to state funding reductions, classified staff in our district agreed to take Friday, October 9 off without pay. Classified staff are key to district operations, so all school and district offices will be closed on that day. There will be no classes that day because it is statewide inservice day for teachers. We regret any inconvenience to the public and thank the classified employees for helping balance the district budget.
Free tutoring for students; Crystal Apple nominations due Oct. 2
Free tutoring is available to students attending Washington Elementary, Claggett Creek, Houck, Parrish, Stephens and Waldo middle schools as well as McKay High School. It's part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The deadline to sign up your child for free tutoring is October 30, 2009. Complete information is available online at http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/information-about-free-tutoring.
Crystal Apple Award nominations are due this Friday, Oct. 2 by 5 p.m. Find nomination forms at any school in the district, or download the form from the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation website:
www.skeducationfoundation.org.
The 13th annual Crystal Apple Awards (recognizing excellence in education) is set for
November 12 at Salem's historic Elsinore Theater. Tickets go on sale October 5. They can be purchased at the Elsinore Box Office, by phone at (503) 375-3574, online at www.ticketwest.com and at all Tickets West locations.
Bond update - tons of stuff done over the summer
Many schools in our district will show signs of a makeover when they welcome returning students to school tomorrow, thanks to a $242 million construction bond voters supported in November of 2008.
Read the complete update on what was done this summer at http://www.salkeiz.k12.or.us/content/bond-updates/students-return-spruced-schools
And just a reminder ... all students, except kindergarten, are back in school Wednesday.
Go Downtown tonight; 08-09 State test results
Don't forget ... amazing event is going on tonight in downtown Salem.
It's "Go Downtown" featuring Salem-Keizer Public Schools. The event will have school marching bands, a pep rally, tons of students and staff, BBQ, live music. Don't miss it! Event is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and don't forget to wear your school colors.
More info at http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/go-downtown-sept-2-and-celebrate-back-school
2008-09 State Test results were released this week
Overall, elementary and middle school students made progress on meeting and exceeding state standards - especially in reading and math, while high schools remained about the same. In writing, student scores went down throughout the district. However, our special needs populations, like Limited English Proficient and Special Education students, made gains in almost every grade in reading and math.
For further highlights and the 2008-09 results, go to http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/2008-09-state-test-results
Just a reminder... School starts in less than one week:
September 8: 6th and 9th grades
September 9: All other grades, except Kindergarten
September 15: Kindergarten
SAT scores released; shuttle service for Fair (E-Update)
2009 SAT scores were released yesterday.
Students scored above the national average in reading and math, and just below the average in writing. However, students scored below the state average in all three areas. 834 students took the test in 2009.
View the scores at http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/scholastic-aptitude-test-sat-scores.
SK buses will provide shuttle services to and from the Oregon State Fair, August 28 - September 7.
For complete information on shuttle bus service, go to http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/bus-shuttle-service-oregon-state-fair.
Bus routes; Tools for School; national speaker
1. School bus routes for the new school year are now available: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/bus-routes
2. Start of school is coming up quickly, check out our Back-to-School information section of our Web site for complete details: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/back-school-2009-10
3. "Tools for School" supply drive now through September 2. Help a child start school ready with all needed supplies. This is a partnership program with the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation. For complete details: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/tools-school-supply-drive-now-through-sept-2
4. August 28-29: National speaker coming to McKay to talk about supporting student athletics. Parents of athletes, student athletes, coaches and teachers are all invited to attend: http://www.salemkeizer.org/content/national-speaker-supporting-student-athletics-august-28-29