The Panther Post

Hello Page Families,

My heart has been heavy following the shooting in Bend, and I know many of yours have been, too. News like this feels especially close to home and can bring so many emotions as parents and educators. Please know how deeply we care about your children and their safety.

Our staff complete ALICE training every year, and we spend at least 30 minutes each school month teaching students emergency procedures for fire, earthquake, and safety threats, including lockout, lockdown, and shelter-in-place. Throughout this instruction, we emphasize listening to and following their teachers’ directions. Our exterior doors remain locked and are never propped open. These routines are part of the care we put into helping our school be a safe, welcoming place for your children.

Our students have brought so much joy to our days this week. Their laughter, kindness, and excitement for learning are a gift, and seeing our kinders enjoy the pumpkin patch was a sweet reminder of the childhood moments we treasure. There is so much goodness in the everyday moments at Page: a friend offering to help, a student proudly sharing something they have learned, or a smile and greeting in the hallway. Those little moments matter, and we want every child to feel known, cared for, and happy to be here.

Please reach out anytime you have a question, a concern, or something you would like to share. You can email me at teresa.collins@springfield.k12.or.us.Thank you for sharing your children with us and for partnering with us through both the joyful days and the difficult ones. We are grateful for the warmth and care you bring to our Page family.

Together, we leave our mark,

Teresa Collins

• Tuesday, October 20: The fire department will visit our second graders!

• Thursday, October 22: Picture Day! Bring your smiles.

• Friday, October 23: House Assembly! Wear your house colors and show your Page pride.

• Friday Early Release: Please pick up your student at 12:30 p.m.

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTT4ND76. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com

Our PTO needs your help! Trunk or Treat is coming up on October 30 from 6:00–8:00 p.m., and we need more volunteers to make this fun evening possible. Please consider giving a little of your time to help create a special night for our Page students and families. Every helping hand makes a difference!

Sign up to volunteer here: https://evite.me/2pPZBD3VX3

Our Candy Monster has a BIG appetite and needs your help getting ready for Trunk or Treat! Please consider donating a bag of individually wrapped candy. It doesn’t have to be a big bag. Every little bit helps fill our monster’s belly and makes the night sweeter for our Page families!

These percentages show how many students in each grade attended at least 90% of the school week.

• Kindergarten: 69%
• 1st Grade: 52%
• 2nd Grade: 78%
• 3rd Grade: 70%
• 4th Grade: 76%
• 5th Grade: 75%

2nd grade led the way this week! Our goal is for every grade to have at least 90% of students attending regularly. Thank you for helping your student be here to learn, connect, and grow!

Springfield Public Schools is inviting families to complete the Fall 2026 Parent/Guardian Survey. Please take a few minutes to share your experiences and ideas. Your feedback helps our schools understand what is working well and where we can better support families, strengthen connections, and improve communication.

The survey takes 8–10 minutes, and responses are confidential. Please complete it by October 30, 2026.

Thank you for sharing your voice and helping make our schools a welcoming place for every family!

Our kinders had so much fun at the pumpkin patch! A big thank you to kindergarten parent Jessi Payeur for capturing these sweet moments and sharing her photos with us.

Save the Dates

• Fridays starting in October: Bottle Drop collections begin.
• Every Day in October: Candy Monster Drive
• Friday, October 30: Trunk or Treat and Book Fair.
• Through October 31: Page Spirit Wear, online Store

Volunteers are needed! If you can help, please sign up at https://evite.me/2pPZBD3VX3

Willamalane’s six-week basketball clinics offer a fun way to learn new skills right here at school! Coaches use games and drills to teach basketball fundamentals and help students build a love of the sport.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Boys and Girls

• Season: November 10–December 15

• Registration deadline: October 29

2nd and 3rd Grade Boys and Girls

• Season: January 12–February 16

• Registration deadline: January 6

Clinics take place immediately after school at Page. There are no clinics on no-school days. Registration is open, and space is limited!

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.willamalane.org/activities/elementary-school-sports

Build skills, grow confidence, and represent Page! During these six-week recreational basketball seasons, students will learn basketball fundamentals, teamwork, communication, and good sportsmanship. Players will wear a school team jersey during games.

Girls Basketball

• Season: November 9–December 17

• Registration deadline: October 29

Boys Basketball

• Season: January 11–February 18

• Registration deadline: January 6

both teams:

• Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00–4:00 p.m., at Page. No practices on no-school days.

• Games: Selected Thursday evenings at Bob Keefer Center. Families are responsible for transportation to games.

• Registration: Open now!

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.willamalane.org/activities/elementary-school-sports

Elizabeth Page Elementary

1300 Hayden Bridge Rd

Springfield, OR 97477

Email: teresa.collins@springfield.k12.or.us

541.744.6407