• November 10 - Veterans Day Observed
• November 11 - Kiwanis Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast
  
• November 14 - Bond Oversight Committee Meeting
  
• November 14 - CHAMPS Meeting
  
• November 15 - Fall Band Concert HS & MS
  
• November 15 - School Board Meeting
  
• November 16 - End of Trimester 1
• November 16 - Assessment
• November 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break

• Native American Heritage Month

  Native American Heritage Month celebrates the culture and heritage of native people who enrich this country.

• Movember

  Every November, a fundraiser is held to raise awareness for men’s health issues. These include prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide.

• November 1 – 2: All Saints Day/All Souls Day/Día de los Muertos

  This is a Christian holiday commemorating all people who have passed. It is often celebrated in the Mexican and Aztec communities.

• November 16: International Day for Tolerance

  The UN founded this day to promote respect for diverse languages, ethnicities, cultures and religions.

• November 16: Dutch American Heritage Day

  Netherlands and America celebrate Dutch-American Heritage Day to commemorate the longstanding relationship we share. The Netherlands was one of the first countries to recognize the nascent United States as a sovereign state
  

• November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance

  Dozens of transgender people are killed each year due to transphobia. This November diversity day seeks to remember them.

In honor of Veterans Day, Corbett High School would like to pay tribute to those who have served our country by publishing a “Veterans Wall of Honor” to honor veterans that have a connection to Corbett High School and Corbett’s community.

If you know a veteran that lives in Corbett and/or has a connection to a current student at Corbett High School, please submit their information using this Google Form so we can create a Veterans Wall of Honor in the high school during the week of Veterans Day.

• Friday, Nov 17-Noon to 6pm
• Saturday, Nov 18-10am to 5pm
• Sunday, Nov 19-10am to 4pm

Location:

Glen Otto Community Building Park-Sam Cox Building

1106 E Columbia River Hwy

Troutdale, OR

www.LMCA-Artisans.com

The Corbett Bands will be performing their Fall Concert on Wednesday, November 15th at 7:00pm in the HS Main Gym. This concert will feature the Middle School Band and both High School bands. All families and community members are encouraged to attend. The bands will perform a great mixture of historic, contemporary and popular repertoire, including Gustav Holst's First Suite in E-flat and Sleigh Ride, by Leroy Anderson.

Look for it on the High School Instagram page and the Corbett School District Facebook Page!

• CSD Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/corbettschools

• Corbett High School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbett.hs/

High School Winter Sports: Winter Registration is open. An email will be going out with registration information. Winter practices begin November 13th for Men's and Women's basketball, swimming, and wrestling. We also have a OHSET team!

Middle School Winter Sport: Winter Registration is open. Middle School boys basketball is happening in November and December. Middle School girls basketball and Middle School wrestling will start after winter break.

To Register:

The registration link for HS & MS is on our website under the athletics tab.

Athletics/registration

https://corbett.k12.or.us/

If this is their first time registering please read the kick off letter:

https://corbett.k12.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BigTeams-Kickoff-Letter.pdf

Helpguide for troubleshooting

https://corbett.k12.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Big-Teams-Getting-Started-Guide.pdf

To follow along their journey here is a link to the 3A OSAA State Championship Bracket: https://www.osaa.org/activities/vbl/brackets?div=3A

It was Saturday morning October 28th, 2023. The morning of our second round state playoff game at home. The winner would advance to the Final 8, the part of the tournament that Corbett Volleyball had not been to since 2013. I was prepping for the match and preparing my pregame speech for the team when a friend of mine sent me a picture memory that showed up on her Facebook page that morning. It was a picture of the 2014 Corbett Varsity Volleyball team lined up in front of the small white bus ready to hit the road for a State Play-In match in Phoenix, Oregon. At first, I smiled and laughed a little remembering the trip with that crew as well as the many other adventures I have had with my teams over the years. And then I looked closer.

It wasn’t long before nostalgia turned to something deeper, a reflection on the meaningful impact that I believe that participation in high school sports has on those who are able to participate. Scanning the faces, I focused on each player and was astounded by the list I began to compile. In the nine years since the photo was taken, a lot had transpired and now I was looking at two mothers, a police officer, a firefighter, 2 nurses, a teacher, a doctoral student in chinese medicine, a licensed dietician, an environmental engineer, and a senior program manager of a nonprofit organization in Washington DC making big strides in the battle against food insecurity. Combined the team had completed 7 master’s degrees and taken on two male-dominated fields. To say that the team consisted of a group of fierce young women would be putting it lightly.

That season wasn’t a standout record wise. The year prior we had taken 4th at the state championships, but 2014 we moved up to 4A and experienced some immediate growing pains associated with the move. We were 23rd in the state when we took that trip to Phoenix, where we lost in 3. The team experienced winning seasons and losing seasons and seasons in the middle, but what they took from the time is truly what I believe matters the most.

More than the trophies we trained for and the recognition we earned as a program and as individual players, these women gathered important tools for their life toolbox through the sport of volleyball. They learned when to defend what is important to them and those they care about. They learned how to aggressively go for what they want in a world that promises to throw obstacle after obstacle in their path. They learned how to serve a volleyball but also how to serve their teams, how to make a room better by walking in, lend a hand when it is needed and serve others in a way that empowers those around them to become game-changers as well.

It just happened to be the 2014 team picture that fueled my speech, but there are many other pictures that could tell the same story. It was my own participation in volleyball and basketball that I believe not only served as a catalyst for my own education and career growth, but put within me a deep desire to coach. I am blessed to be a part of the magic that happens when a team becomes a family and to watch young women develop the strength and grit to fearlessly take on their futures, to become game-changers.

Go Cards!

Coach Angela Davis

Sunday, October 29th, Corbett sent one middle school girl and one middle school boy to run in the Super Champs races at the Stumptown XC Youth Championship in Western Oregon University.

Claire Horton (6th grade) completed the 3K race at a time of 12:16.30; which is faster than any time ever recorded in AthleticNet by any Corbett MS Girl—and she still has two more years of MS racing ahead of her!

Afterwards, Holden White (8th grade) set a PR with a time of 11:41.10.

Well done, Cardinals!

Corbett Cross Country wrapped up another phenomenal season on October 24th with our District Championship. Some highlights of the race include:

• Ellie Dodson, Aiden Harlow, Natalie Matias, Caiden McHenry, Logan Auble, Zevi Gross, Enrique Aguiluz and Asher Reymond all set Personal or Season Records.

• Our women’s team placed 3rd among teams from the Coastal Range League.

• Olivia McGrew placed 6th among Coastal Range runners.

• Malena Mayell and Cyrus Kurkinen placed in the top 14 runners from the Coastal Range League.

From the first day of training, our captains, Joey Kirnan, Malena Mayell, Cyrus Kurkinen and Oliva McGrew set the tone for a successful season. Our captains along with fellow seniors Ellie, Aiden, Damian Simonds, Ethan Pinedo and Jesse Gomez will be missed. Even though we're losing so many strong runners and amazing people, we’ve got a strong foundation for Track and Field in the Spring and Cross Country in future years.

The addition of a crosswalk guard from 7:30-7:45 am has helped to ease nerves, remind drivers to stop for families, and made the morning commute a bit safer for our community. Unfortunately, many drivers continue to ignore the 20 MPH speed zone and crossing in the morning continues to be dangerous. To further help this situation and take into account our mornings will soon be darker, we plan to also place flashing cones on each side of the highway during this time. Our hope is that these cones will remind all drivers to slow down and drive cautiously during morning drop off.

The holidays are right around the corner, which for many, equates to greater financial strain. Costs are rising for food, presents and clothing. This leads families to try to stretch their budgets to cover all of the necessities while trying to give their children an amazing holiday. If you are in need of assistance during this holiday season in the form of presents for your children, food boxes, or new and/or gently used clothing, please contact Melissa Davis (Mdavis@corbett.k12.or.us or 503-261-4279) or Helen Leedom (Hleedom@corbett.k12.or.us). They will contact you to get more information. All information received will be kept confidential.

By Michelle Carter Smith

Todd Williams is the Transportation Director for the Corbett School Districtand his job involves a variety of responsibilities.

*Knowledge of all ten Corbett bus routes and checking the safety on all of the routes in bad weather.

*Knowing most all of the bus-riding students by name

*Mechanically maintaining all 13 buses and two vans owned by the district and certification to perform all bus inspections

*Overseeing management of the bus riders, including student safety and student behavior

*Overseeing all bus drivers and interacting with the entire staff of the school district

The furthest bus stop for the school district is just past Bonneville Dam at the Cascade Hatchery at the Eagle Creek exit. One of the "extra" buses will eventually have all seats pulled out and be used as a moving van to transport items to the new Corbett Middle School on Woodard Road. Todd will work with a few high school students on how to prep an old bus for recycling.

Todd was born in North Portland and is the fourth of five children born to his parents who were married for 55 years. His mom passed away two years ago and his dad is retired from Boeing and now lives in Fairview. All of his siblings live locally except his sister who just moved to Georgia. Todd grew up near both sets of grandparents and they were a strong support to his family in many ways. As a youth, his family moved several times but always stayed in the Portland area. Both his grandfathers had a strong work ethic and shared that with Todd when he was able to work at different times with each of them. Todd's father also had a very strong work ethic. As a kid, Todd was a bit of a rascal but was motivated to work hard and graduate from high school. In the middle of Todd's sophomore year, his family moved to Corbett, which was closer to Boeing, and gave his mom the country life she always wanted. In 1994, the family made the move to Corbett, staying 3 years. Todd graduated from Corbett High and was named Prom King and his girlfriend, Carrie Evans was the Prom Queen. They ended up dating for six years and then married. After graduation, Todd worked at Multnomah Falls at the espresso cart. One day while splitting wood with a friend, he was offered a new job as a shop gopher at Evergreen Waste Systems, located in Washougal. It later was bought out and became Waste Connections. While working there, Todd decided to go back to school and further his education for future job opportunities. He attended Mt Hood Community College and then transferred to Portland State Univ. to complete his bachelor's degree in psychology in 2006. He then went on to earn his master's degree from Pacific University in 2008. He majored in counseling psychology with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral therapy with an emphasis on children and adolescents. He continued to work the entire time he attended school! Todd said his wife Carrie was his "solid rock of support" that helped get him through. Todd and Carrie started their family once he completed all of his schooling. They have two children, both attending Corbett, and Carrie also works for Corbett School District. Sayvin is 14 years old and a freshman who enjoys both soccer and electronics. Evanly is 11 years old and is a social butterfly who just loves people. After completing his master's degree, Todd worked as both a counselor and a mechanic simultaneously for nearly two years and it was simply too much to carry both jobs. The best choice for his family at the time was to choose his job as a mechanic. He worked from 1998 until present as a heavy equipment mechanic. Dorthy Hayden let him know in 2016 that Allan Greathouse, the previous Transportation Director for Corbett, was about to retire. It seemed like a great opportunity since Todd had recently become certified with Western Bus Sales to inspect Oregon school buses. Todd was hired and really enjoys his job with the district because he gets to use his mechanical skills as well as his many years of schooling to learn how to best work with kids and their families. He also conveniently lives just down the road from the bus garage!

Abigail Steichen was named CAPS teacher of the month for October. Ms. Steichen has been teaching at CAPS @ Springdale since the school (re)opened after working at the grade school for three years. She is a highly organized and compassionate teacher who strives to bring joy to the classroom and the school community. Colleagues admire Abigail’s ability to connect with students on a personal level, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Students describe Ms. Steichen as a silly, kind, and interesting teacher who also loves animals and coffee. Congratulations, Ms. Steichen.

Mikayla Patrick was named classified employee of the month for October at CAPS. Ms. Mikayla has been working at CAPS for the past three years, having worked at the district since 2017. Mikayla is not only efficient but also approachable, always ready to assist and collaborate with others. Her positive attitude and exceptional work ethic make her an invaluable member of our school community. Students describe Ms. Mikayla as incredibly helpful, playful, and always there with a smile and encouragement. Congratulations, Ms. Mikayla!

CORBETT HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF MAMAS & PAPAS OF SENIORS

• Champs has kicked off our annual wreath and poinsettia fundraiser. You can order online or grab a paper form at the middle school desk. Please order by November 15th.
• Next meeting will be November 14th at 4:30 pm in the Grade School Cafeteria.
• Please save and donate your bottles and cans to help the senior class of 2024, Drop off location is across the street from Corbett Water District in the shipping container.
• Parents of Seniors CHAMPS need your help with the events. Please email me at cardinalmom24@gmail.com or join us at the meeting on November 14th @ 4:30

Happy November from the PTA!

We will have our general meeting via Zoom. We will be going over Jog-a-Thon and how it went for all schools. We encourage you to attend and see what is going on in the grade school, middle school, as well as CAPS.

We have some opportunities for volunteering this month. We have some pieces of art that ECO and our students did that need to have some Mod Podge done and then we will hang them up to celebrate and appreciate all their hard work.

In December we will be having our annual Book Fair. This is exciting for the students and we will need volunteers to help run the fair during the day.

If you are interested in being a member or a room parent please reach out to corbettcardinalspta@gmail.com.

The refreshing rain and cooler weather have arrived. Sweater weather is officially here! Several holidays are coming up that will include many food choices. This would be a great time to use the My Plate app to make healthy eating habits easier:

https://www.myplate.gov/resources/tools/startsimple-myplate-app

Parents should be receiving a letter from MESD regarding needed immunizations.

Reynolds High School has a School Based Health Center that is for any school-age

child, K-12. No out-of-pocket charges will be billed for the health care provided.

Some of their services include: Illness, injury, and regular well-child exams,

immunizations, mental health services, and prescription medications.

If you have any immunization or health questions, please call the Health Room at

503-261-4258.

Stay Healthy and Well!

Julie Nakamura, RN

The School-Based Mental Health center provides mental health services to children, teens, and families in Corbett School District.

If you’re experiencing a change in mood or your regular routine, we can help. Reach out to your school counselor/social worker or call 503-261-4246. They’ll connect you with a professional program who you can talk to privately.

Need immediate help? Contact Multnomah Mental Health Center.

When you call the Call Center at 503-988-4888, you get:

• Free, 24/7 mental health support

• Interpretation services for non-English speakers

• Referral to low-cost or sliding-scale agencies

• Help finding mental health providers

• Information about non-crisis community resources

Urgent Walk-In Clinic

Need to meet face to face? Stop by our Urgent Walk-In Clinic.

The clinic can help anyone experiencing a mental health crisis at no cost.

• Receive immediate care during a mental health crisis

• Speak to a psychiatrist or a mental health nurse practitioner

• Get help with medication and treatment

Location: Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare Urgent Walk-in Clinic

4212 SE Division St, Portland

Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 am-10:30 pm, Sunday 9 am-9 pm

If someone is in danger, dial 911.

For questions about access to mental health resources at Corbett School District, please call Helen Leedom at (503) 261-4246.

SBMH Contact List

Erica Boykins- High School Social Worker (eboykins@corbett.k12.or.us)

Anna McNeely-Miles: Grade School Social Worker (amcneely@corbett.k12.or.us)

Tiffany Dennis: Special Education/504 Social Worker (tdennis@corbett.k12.or.us)

Holly Roach: Middle School Counselor (hroach@corbett.k12.or.us)

Vanessa Knight: CAPS Counselor (vknight@corbett.k12.or.us)

Click here to see the most up to date listing and to Apply:https://corbett.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx

Here are a few ways to stay connected with what is happening within Corbett School District.

• Corbett School District Website: https://corbett.k12.or.us/

• CSD Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/corbettschools

• Corbett Grade School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbett_grade_school/
• CAPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbettartsprogramwithspanish/

• Corbett High School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbett.hs/

• Corbett Athletics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbett_athletics/

• Monthly District Newsletter: https://corbett.k12.or.us/parents/parent-news/

Email: bwindust@corbett.k12.or.us
Website: https://corbett.k12.or.us/
Location: 35800 East Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR, USA
Phone: 5032614268
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corbettschools
Twitter: @CorbettSchools