WLWV Community Update

All West Linn-Wilsonville staff have agreed to take at least two furlough days this year. The two days that will impact instructional time are May 29th and June 5th. The district has applied to participate in the Oregon Work Share Program by reducing eligible employees’ hours and pay by 20%. Additional furlough days this summer will also be taken by various groups of staff. We anticipate about $600,000 in savings through these furlough days.

Last Day of School, June 4th

Events for the last week of school will be adjusted based on a furlough day that week.

• On June 1st, teachers will post the last lessons and activities for the school year.
• June 2nd and 3rd are now designated for end-or-year reporting (report cards) work. Teachers will spend time putting progress reports together to be sent home.
• The last day of school, where students and teachers will connect, is now June 4th.

High schools may make adjustments to the order of these events as they also have Graduation ceremonies during this week. Please watch out for more information from your building principal regarding end-of-year celebrations and plans.

At this time, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District is planning to reopen schools in the fall. We are awaiting guidance from Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Department of Education (ODE) regarding the health and safety parameters for reopening. As we learn more and our plans begin to take shape, we will communicate them to you.

This fall, we are also planning to launch an optional WLWV K12 Online Program for students and families who wish to continue learning at home and through a comprehensive, standards-based, online curriculum program taught by our own highly qualified staff. As this optional program develops, we will communicate the details and the registration pathway to you.

There will be no meal distribution service on Friday, May 29. Students can pick up extra meals during meal distribution on Thursday, May 28.

If families need additional meal assistance, including free and reduced lunch applications, please visit the nutrition services webpage. For information about the Oregon Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), please visit the Oregon.Gov website.

The Week of June 1 is more than the last week of the school year. It's also the perfect time to celebrate the High School Senior Class of 2020! Join the West Linn-Wilsonville School District and the entire community as we recognize our incredible senior class. Look out for opportunities to celebrate seniors throughout the week!

It's not too early to make sure you're registered to volunteer in schools next year. Even if you registered to volunteer this year, it's always a good idea to make sure your registration is up to date and you are registered at the school(s) you wish to volunteer at. If you are volunteering at a new school next year, you will need to re-register for that new school. Volunteers need to re-register every three years.

Interested volunteers can register by visiting the district website. Simply click ‘Start’ to fill out your application, which includes a background check. The first time that volunteers sign-in to volunteer at any WLWV school they will be prompted to accept a Volunteer Agreement. Volunteers must also re-register every three years, or when volunteering at a new school.

Volunteering in WLWV schools is an extremely rewarding experience. Your time is greatly appreciated by both staff and students!

Following the Governor's Stay Home, Save Lines Executive Order 20-21 that was announced on March 23, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District has altered its budget process to adhere to state and federal guidelines around COVID-19 and social distancing. The West Linn-Wilsonville School Board approved a new budget timeline during the April 6 Board meeting. That revised timeline is as follows:

• May 29 — Budget Listening and Learning Session in the form of an online webinar and survey (there is no meeting. This will be a pre-recorded webinar)
• June 8 — Superintendent's Budget Message (the Budget Committee receives the budget message and proposed budget document)
• June 22 — Budget Committee Work Session
• June 24 — Additional Budget committee Work Session (if needed)
• June 29 — Budget Hearing and Adoption
• June 30 — Last day to adopt the 2020-21 Budget

Our City libraries have lots of ways to support students and families while at home. On our websites you will find engaging activities for all ages!

Learn about the Wilsonville Library at Home: library services available from home (for kids, adults, families). Includes Toddler Time; Stories On the Go; Baby Rhyme Time; Teen Events. For adults online library programming: Article Club; Book Club.

Learn about West Linn Public Library program offerings. We have a ton of online programming, which includes Letters to a Librarian (letter writing), Library Live (a read aloud each weekday), STEM Programs, Bedtime Stories, Virtual Storytimes, and more!

The West Linn High School Robotics Team, 2B Determined, is excited to be creating weekly STEM challenges to keep our community engaged. These activities are designed for all ages and we encourage you to modify the difficulty level as you see fit. All submissions, even if they are not perfect, are welcomed! Please check out our website for more information, and ff you have any questions or would like to submit your challenge video, please email us at wlhsfrc@gmail.com.

These are unprecedented times, for sure! Many of us have found ourselves sheltering at home and cooking more than usual. Have you invited your kids into the kitchen? There are many benefits for children and teens when they are able to help in the kitchen. Even the smallest toddler can lend a hand by washing fruits and vegetables or stirring batter. Older children can take on larger tasks of chopping, sautéing, and baking under the observation of an adult. Teens, with a little bit of practice, can complete an entire meal.

Cooking provides children with a learning opportunity that stimulates all of their senses. Not only does cooking help with math and language skills, but it can help build self-confidence and empower children to make healthy choices. Learning to cook influences food choices and behaviors, and has been shown to increase children’s consumption of fruits and vegetables, contributing to their overall well-being. Even a choosy-eater may be more willing to try a new food if they are involved in the cooking process. If tasting a new food is challenging, encourage your child to smell or touch the food, which can serve as a bridge to later tasting that new food.

Read more about the benefits of cooking with children by visiting the Nursing Department Webpage.

May 29 — No Distance Learning or Meal Distribution. Extra meals will be provided on Thursday, May 28.

June 1 — Graduation Week! Help Us Celebrate our Senior Class of 2020 all week long!

June 2 — West Linn High School Graduation Ceremony

June 3 — Arts and Technology High School Graduation Ceremony

June 4 —Wilsonville High School Graduation Ceremony

June 4 — Last Day of Distance Learning

June 8 — School Board Meeting

June 22 — Budget Committee Meeting

June 29 — School Board Meeting

• Safety/Security in WLWV Schools

• Community Bulletin Board

• Updated 2019 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• FlashAlert

• ListServ

• 2019-20 Registration Information

• Updated 2018-19 Work Plan

• Education Foundation

• Music and Arts Partners (MAP)

• Volunteer in WLWV Schools

• SafeOregon Tip Line

• Bus Routes

• Wilsonville Public Library

• West Linn Public Library

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nationally recognized for its high student and staff achievement, including one of the top graduation rates in the State of Oregon. West Linn-Wilsonville serves nearly 10,000 K-12 students across 16 schools in West Linn and Wilsonville, with a mission of creating learning communities for the greatest thinkers and the most thoughtful people for the world. WLWV strives to provide challenging education opportunities that prepare students to be college and career ready.

Email: kilstroa@wlwv.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.wlwv.k12.or.us
Location: 22210 Southwest Stafford Road, Tualatin, OR, USA
Phone: 503-673-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/wlwvschools
Twitter: @wlwvdistrict