WLWV Community Update

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District has placed a Proposed Local Option Levy Renewal on the November Ballot. The Local Option Levy was originally passed by voters in 2000 and most recently renewed in 2019. The Levy funds approximately 90 teachers across the school district.

Learn more abut the Local Option on the district website. Don't forget to vote on November 7!

WLWV Music and Arts Partners (MAP) is looking for volunteers. Music and Arts Partners is a 100% volunteer organization made up of community members who care about the quality of our childrens' education in arts and music. We encourage anyone to volunteer. Does not need to be a parent or have a child at the school. A small amount of time and effort can make a huge impact on our programs.

We have volunteer openings in the following areas:

• Primary Arts Willamette/Trillium Creek/Stafford
• MS/HS Art
• MS/HS Choir
• MS/HS Theatre

Our next board meeting will be Thursday, October 19th at 6pm at Stafford Primary School. Please visit our website to learn more about volunteering.

MAP (musicandartspartners.org)

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District recognizes Dyslexia Awareness Month. In West Linn-Wilsonville, we are committed to every student learning to be a strong reader. Dyslexia is a neuro-biologically based difficulty in reading that impacts a student’s spelling and decoding abilities, resulting in non-fluent reading. Students with dyslexia tend to have a “sea of strengths” including reasoning, comprehension, problem-solving, vocabulary, and critical thinking. The International Dyslexia Association reports that up to 20% of students may experience dyslexia.

Learn more about dyslexia by reviewing resources in your school library, on the district website, or by visiting the International Dyslexia Association’s website.

The safety of our students is of critical importance. Even so, accidents do happen, at school and elsewhere, and required medical care can be expensive. Please know that your school does not assume responsibility for such costs but does offer access to several student accident insurance plans for voluntary purchase.

To learn more about student insurance options available to families, including how to enroll, please visit the district website.

Community members may notice new signs being installed on school grounds in the coming days. These signs provide reminders and expectations for bringing dogs and other pets or animals on school grounds.

As a reminder, dogs are not allowed on school property during school hours. Before and after school hours, dog owners are responsible for following City and/or County leash laws.

The entire community is invited for the Riverside High School Dedication event on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. The event will include guest speakers and an opportunity to tour the school with student leaders.

Dedication events for the new Athey Creek Middle School, Wilsonville High School Performing Arts Center, and Heumann Center are being scheduled for later in October. Dates will be shared with the community once finalized.

All West Linn-Wilsonville schools utilize Standard Response Protocols in the event of a school emergency. Students practice Standard Response Protocols (SRPs) regularly in consultation with district safety staff, local law enforcement, and local first responders. All of the Standard Response Protocols used in WLWV schools can be found below, and more information can be located on the district website.

Drills that are regularly practiced in the district include:

• Lock Down: A Lock Down secures students, staff, and volunteers within classrooms while leaving entrances open for emergency personnel and law enforcement to clear the building.
• Secure: A Secure secures and locks the building's entryways while safely sheltering all students, staff, and visitors inside the school building. This drill allows the school day to continue within the building.
• Evacuate: An Evacuation requires students, staff, and visitors to relocate to another area in the event of a fire, earthquake, or other emergency situation.
• Shelter: A Shelter requires students and staff to take shelter inside the school in the event that hazardous materials are released into the atmosphere, or extreme weather circumstances exist.
• Hold: A Hold is used in situations that require students to remain in their classrooms. For example, a medical issue may require only one are ato be cleared, with halls still open in case outside medical assistance is required. The school day continues as usual during a "Hold."

Idling your car's engine sends engine exhaust into the air that hurts our environment and our kids. Car exhaust contains carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and cancer-causing toxins such as benzene. Breathing these fumes isn’t healthy for anyone, but children are particularly vulnerable to its harms. You can help cut down on exhaust by doing the following, especially when waiting in the pick-up or drop-off line at school:

If you’re going to be stopped longer than 10 seconds, turn it off

Idling more than ten seconds uses more gas than restarting your engine.

Be aware of idling when you’re waiting to pick up or drop off

Idling in a line of cars maximizes exposure to exhaust’s harmful pollutants for kids waiting

to climb into cars or buses, for their supervising teachers, for fellow parents, and for

younger siblings riding in the back seat.

Help improve air quality by curbing unnecessary idling

The average driver idles ten minutes every day, which wastes more than 30 gallons of gas per year, contributes to climate change, acid rain, and smog, and gets you 0 mph.

The West Linn-Wilsonville Family Empowerment Center and Clackamas Community College Community Education are collaborating to bring computer literacy, English, Spanish, and Chinese learning to interested WLWV parent-guardians, families, and members of the community at no cost. Learn more about these available opportunities, or sign up today, by visiting the FEC webpage!

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District uses HelpCounter for volunteer registration and sign-in to increase safety and security for all students. Interested volunteers can register to volunteer in WLWV schools by visiting the Volunteer Registration webpage. Simply select '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. Note that volunteer coaches register through a different process. Contact your school's athletic director or principal for more information.

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

All students and families are asked to review the Student Rights and Responsibilities ahead of the 2023-24 school year. Student Rights and Responsibilities can be found on the district or school websites.

Families wanting information about resources and additional community partners are encouraged to access the district's Community Bulletin Board. The Community Bulletin Board is where community partners share relevant flyers and information about youth sports, camps and outside learning opportunities, enrichment opportunities, fundraisers, and other community-based opportunities. Community members can also post information to the Community Bulletin Board by submitting a PDF.

There are currently several job opportunities for prospective community members. Openings include Nutrition Services, Paraeducators, and various teaching and coaching opportunities. Learn more, or apply, by visiting our website.

Come learn and grow with us!

October 13 — Statewide In-Service Day (No School)

• Safety/Security in WLWV Schools

• Community Bulletin Board

• Updated 2023 Student Rights and Responsibilities
• ParentSquare

• 2023-24 Registration Information

• Music and Arts Partners (MAP)

• 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