WLWV Community Update

There will be no meals distributed on Monday, May 25 due to the holiday. If families need 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.

We ask that parent-guardians, students, and anyone else please refrain from taking video or pictures of live video conferences that your student(s) may be participating in. This is important to protect the privacy of other West Linn-Wilsonville students as well as district staff members. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and help in maintaining security and privacy for our students and staff.

All West Linn-Wilsonville middle schools will provide time for students to access the school building to retrieve personal items on May 21-22. This process will follow all Oregon Health Authority and state guidelines around social distancing.

In the next few days, middle schools will send home additional information regarding the student possession retrieval process. Students will have the opportunity to retrieve items from their locker. Any items that were left in locker rooms, including PE items, have been bagged and will be ready for students to pick up upon arrival.

Important measures to keep in mind during this process include:

• Students will be asked to arrive at school during alphabetical-based time slots to ensure schools are in compliance with social distancing guidelines.

• Students can be accompanied by one adult when entering the building.

• Everyone who enters the building will be asked to bring and wear masks as well as adhere to six-foot social distancing.

• A limited number of people will be allowed to enter the building at one time.

Staff will be on-hand to direct students and adults appropriately. Staff will also be available to help students access their lockers if they have forgotten their locker combinations.

We ask that students and/or adults retrieve possessions and exit the building in an efficient manner to ensure we can get through all students. Please watch out for more information from your building principal.

Wilsonville High School Theatre is proud to premiere its first online production on Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m. Students will perform "Crush" by Stephen Greeg, streamed online by students performing at home.

Learn more about this incredible production, including how to watch from home, by visiting WildCatDrama.com.

As fifth-graders prepare for middle school and eighth-graders get ready for high school, now is a great time to get signed up for your new school's ListServ. To sign up you need to:

• Log in to https://listserv.wlwv.k12.or.us/self-service/
• Select your new school's ListServ lists you wish to follow.
• If you are not already receiving district-wide information, please also sign up for WLWV-Homes.
• If you would like to stay up-to-date on Capital Bond Progress, please subscribe to the WLWV-Bond-Information ListServ as well.

With the warm days upon us and summer nipping at our toes, we are all looking forward to getting back into the water. Whether you are out on a boat, kayaking, or swimming, it is important to be safe while in or on the water.

Drowning is one of the three leading causes of unintentional injury death among children ages 0-19. It is quick and silent and can happen to any family. It often occurs when an unsupervised child is near water. Children can drown in just an inch of water left in a bucket or wading pool. The most common setting for children to drown in is open water – oceans, rivers, and lakes.

Playing in the water – whether you are swimming or boating – can be fun, but it can also be dangerous, especially for children. Although most people don’t think much about water safety, being safe and following the rules will help prevent injuries and drowning.

Read important tips from your school nurses to keep you safe this summer.

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
• 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

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!

To receive important updates regarding 2019 Capital Bond news, please subscribe to the WLWV-Bond-Information ListServ. The district will provide regular ListServ emails with important project updates, information about community meetings for major projects, and more. To learn more about the 2019 Capital Bond, including the tentative bond timeline, please visit the Bond Website.

Last week, primary school students across the district went back to school to pick up leftover belongings before the end of the school year. When students finally got home and started unpacking their personal items, they might have found a special treat thanks to the generosity of the West Linn and Wilsonville Public Libraries.

Library staff delivered new and used books to every primary school to go home with students over summer break. Many students received books of all genres depending on their interests and reading levels. Students can keep books to read all summer long. For more information about the West Linn Public Library and Wilsonville Public Library, including resources for families and students to access, please visit their websites.

As a reminder, our playgrounds and sports fields are closed to the public due to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-12. This includes all organized sports and public recreation. This decision is in alignment with recommendations from public health officials as well as state and city officials. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of our students and families. Local law enforcement will continue to monitor parks and playgrounds and enforce closures.

May 18 — School Board Work Session; 5 p.m. Watch the meeting at: https://wlwv-k12.zoom.us/j/92341215796?pwd=a0JYS3Yzemd0enlDSVk5QTR1S1NCQT09.

May 21 & 22 — Retrieval of Middle School Students’ Items (Check your school’s schedule)

May 25 — Memorial Day (Distance Learning Posted Following Day)

May 29 — Seniors’ Last Day

June 2, 3, 4 — Senior Graduation Ceremonies

June 5 — Last Day of School

• 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