WLWV Community Update

The West Linn-Wilsonville School Board has placed two measures on the upcoming November Election ballot. Those measures include a $206.8 million capital bond to fund several construction projects as well as a local option levy renewal that funds approximately 80 teachers across the district. Neither measure is expected to increase the current tax rate. Please take a moment to learn about these two measures by visiting www.wlwvbond.org.

Registration is now open for the West Linn-Wilsonville Strings Program, which is open to all 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-graders. There is no experience necessary for the beginner's class, and an orchestra option is available for more experienced musicians.

Strings classes begin the week of October 15, meeting twice per week from 2:30-3:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Strings will take place at Stafford Primary this year, with busing provided from every district school. There will also be return busing to Boeckman Creek and Lowrie primaries for Wilsonville families. The registration fee is $199 for the year.

The district will hold a Parent Information Night on Tuesday, September 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the District Office; 22210 SW Stafford Road, Tualatin. Families can also visit the district website for more information or to register.

Digital Citizenship is a crucial part of our education of students in West Linn-Wilsonville. This month's digital citizenship theme is Privacy and Security.

With the start of the school year, and as students are beginning their use of online resources and tools, the opportunity to remind them of their right to access these things is very important, and it is just as important to secure these resources from potential use by others.

Students are taught the importance of using strong passwords as well as the need to routinely change them. Students are also often taught to be suspicious of online scams or schemes that aim to access important data. Learn more about the importance of internet privacy and security by visiting the District Website.

Several schools in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District are looking to fill paraeducator positions for the current 2019-20 school year. Paraeducators provide instruction, support, and services to students in a variety of learning environments. Paraeducators are a vital part of our schools, making lifelong impacts on student outcomes in a variety of areas.

In the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, paraeducators are expected to help teachers establish and maintain a climate of learning, work as a part of a team, and demonstrate initiative in responding to students’ day-to-day needs. Examples of duties include working individually and in small groups with students at all skill levels with the goal of fostering independence in the areas of academics, social skills, communication, behavior, and functional routines. Paraeducators often provide support for students in the general education classroom, gymnasium, lunchroom, playground, and in the community.

To learn more about this opportunity, please visit the employment section of the district website, or contact your school front office or principal for more information.

About once or twice a month, students are released from school two hours early for the District's Professional Growth Wednesdays. Those two hours are used as time for teacher learning, giving staff an opportunity to collaborate and engage in professional development.

That work leads to better teachers and, in turn, better education for students. Mark your calendars for the following Professional Growth Wednesdays this school year. Please note that some Professional Growth Wednesdays affect primary schools only, so if you have students in middle or high school, they may experience a regular school day. Those instances are marked as PRIMARY LEVEL ONLY Professional Growth Wednesdays.

• September 11 PRIMARY LEVEL ONLY
• September 25
• October 23
• December 4
• January 15
• February 5
• February 19 PRIMARY LEVEL ONLY
• March 4 PRIMARY LEVEL ONLY
• March 18
• April 8 PRIMARY LEVEL ONLY
• April 22
• May 13

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!

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District recently updated the 2019-20 Student Rights and Responsibilities. Specifically, additional information about reporting student concerns was added for increased clarity.

Professional Growth Wednesday: September 25 — Wednesday, Sept. 25 is an Early Release, Professional Growth Wednesday for ALL SCHOOLS. School will let out 2 hours early on this day.

School Board Meeting: October 7 — The West Linn-Wilsonville School Board will hold a public meeting on Monday, Oct. 7 beginning at 6 p.m. in the District Office; 22210 SW Stafford Road, Tualatin.

Primary School Conferences: October 9 — There will be no school for PRIMARY only in recognition of conferences.

Primary/Middle Conferences: October 10 — There will be no school for PRIMARY and MIDDLE only in recognition of conferences.

NO SCHOOL, statewide in-service day: October 11 — There will be no school for all levels on Friday, Oct. 11.

• Safety/Security in WLWV Schools

• Community Bulletin Board

• Updated 2019 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• FlashAlert

• ListServ

• 2019-20 Registration Information

• Updated Equity Action Plan

• Education Foundation

• Music and Arts Partners (MAP)

• Volunteer in WLWV Schools

• SafeOregon Tip Line

• Bus Routes

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: www.wlwv.k12.or.us
Location: 22210 Southwest Stafford Road, Tualatin, OR, USA
Phone: 503-673-7012
Facebook: facebook.com/wlwvschools
Twitter: @wlwvdistrict