WLWV Community Update

The WLWV Budget Committee will hold a public information session on Thursday, April 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the West Linn-Wilsonville School District Board Room. District staff and Budget Committee members will share information about the budget process and also solicit feedback from local residents regarding the District’s budget priorities and State budget process during this meeting.

At that meeting district staff will answer questions and address concerns related to the development of priorities for the new 2018-2019 budget. Question and comment cards will be collected and addressed at the meeting, and results will be posted to the district website.

West Linn School Resource Officer Jeff Halverson and Wilsonville School Resource Officer Jason Dolan break down the difference between a lock out and lock down, and how each procedure is executed in the event of an emergency. All WLWV students practice each protocol multiple times every school year. Read more about District emergency response protocols and safety and security on the District Website.

In 2017, the Oregon Department of Education introduced new, comprehensive Health and Wellness Standards and Performance Indicators for kindergarten through 12th grade. A group of West Linn-Wilsonville teachers, counselors and administrators has met several times this school year to learn more about the standards and explore curricular resources.

The District invites parents from all schools to join the third community meeting to learn about our progress so far and contribute to our thinking and planning. Parents are invited to join us at the West Linn-Wilsonville District Office on Monday, May 14. During that meeting the District and Parent Focus Group will review materials, complete curriculum outlines, and plan for a larger Community Communication Session on Wednesday, May 30. Feedback from the Community Communication Session will then be considered before WLWV staff presents a Comprehensive Sexuality Education Plan to the School Board for approval in June.

Interested community members can read more about the current health and wellness program renewal progress on the District Website. To learn more about current health and wellness curriculum in the District, visit the Wellness webpage on the District Website.

Do you want to learn more about the District's Nutrition Services Department, and the food that we're serving in our school cafeterias? The Nutrition Edition will now provide regular updates and highlights regarding the Nutrition Services Department, including interesting facts about the food served in WLWV schools.

For example, did you know that West Linn-Wilsonville Nutrition Services was awarded a Farm-to-School Grant for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years?

The Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Grant (made possible from Oregon House Bill 2038) enables all Oregon school districts to be reimbursed for purchasing Oregon grown or Oregon processed food items. This means more food that the CREST Farm can grow and deliver to our own school cafeterias.

A few highlighted items WLWV schools used the grant for this year include kiwi berries, Granola, grapes, watermelon, cucumbers, mushrooms and fresh scratch starters to flavor food. Not to mention that the list doesn't include local companies we already use for dairy, bread and pizza.

Keep your eyes open as we spotlight more delicious food items next year!

Students from all four West Linn-Wilsonville middle schools had a blast during the second annual Unified Basketball Jamboree on Wednesday, March 14, taking part in a series of games against their peers. Comprised of both Special Olympics Student Athletes and Unified Partners, students worked together during an afternoon of competitive basketball. It was an afternoon of teamwork, sportsmanship, and of course great fun!

Due to inclement weather and school closures on Feb. 21 and 22, the last day of school for all West Linn-Wilsonville schools is now June 14. The last day of school for high school seniors is now June 5. Those dates are subject to change in the event of additional school closures. To view the 2017-18 school calendar, visit the district website at https://www.wlwv.k12.or.us/domain/90.

In an effort to improve student safety across all West Linn-Wilsonville schools, the District continues its partnership with SafeOregon and the SafeOregon TipLine. Many students already report issues of safety concerns, bullying, harassment, or possible suicidal thoughts to trusted adults around them, and the District will continue to foster an environment where children feel comfortable to confide in parents, teachers, school counselors, or building administrators. But in an effort to provide even more resources for students, the State of Oregon has developed an additional channel and method for obtaining help called the SafeOregon Tip Line.

The goal of the SafeOregon tip line is to prevent threats to school safety by providing schools and communities with a relevant reporting tool. Tips can be submitted by students through email, phone, text messages, the Safe Oregon mobile app or web portal. Tips are quickly reviewed by SafeOregon technicians, and are then passed to school administrators and local law enforcement agencies. If the tip requires an urgent response, technicians from Safe Oregon will call 911 for immediate help, as well as provide information to West Linn-Wilsonville school administration or school officials.

West Linn-Wilsonville administration will respond to all tips in an appropriate and timely matter, which can include gathering more information, communicating with key stakeholders, using the District Threat Assessment System, using the District Suicide Risk Assessment process, connecting the student with additional resources, contacting law enforcement, or any other responses that are appropriate.

You can learn more about Safe Oregon at http://safeoregon.com/, or contact your child’s counselor for more information.

The West Linn-Wilsonville Education Foundation recently launched its annual Count Me In Campaign, raising money for additional teachers in the District. The Foundation's goal is to raise $150,000 by the end of the school year and achieve 100% participation from WLWV families.

The largest Education Foundation fundraiser of the year, the Count Me In Campaign aims to reach the Foundation's mission of hiring new teachers to foster excellence in the WLWV School District.

School Board Meeting: Monday, April 2 — The West Linn-Wilsonville School Board will hold a public meeting on April 2 starting at 6 p.m. in the District Office; 22210 SW Stafford Road, Tualatin.

NO SCHOOL: Monday, April 9 — There will be no school on Monday, April 9 for all WLWV schools. April 9 is a staff development day at the primary level and a certified work day at the middle and high level.

Joint School Board Work Session: Monday, April 16 — The West Linn-Wilsonville School Board will hold a joint work session with the City of West Linn starting at 6 p.m. on April 16 at West Linn City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.

Bond Oversight Committee Meeting: Wednesday, April 18 — The West Linn-Wilsonville Bond Oversight Committee will hold a public meeting on April 18 starting at 6 p.m. in the District Office; 22210 SW Stafford Road, Tualatin.

Early Release, Professional Growth Wednesday: April 25 — Professional Growth Wednesdays include a two-hour early release on select Wednesday afternoons to allow educators time to collaborate and participate in professional development opportunities.

• Safety/Security in WLWV Schools

• Updated 9/15/2017 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• FlashAlert

• ListServ

• 2018-19 Registration Information

• Preschool/Kindergarten 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: 503-673-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/WLWVschools
Twitter: @WLWVdistrict