Scappoose School District News

No School - November 23rd - November 27th

Thanksgiving Break

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Grant Watts students had a wild time welcoming Reptile Man for a special visit! Students got an up-close look at some amazing reptiles while learning fun facts about snakes, lizards, turtles, and more. There were plenty of wide eyes, big smiles, and curious questions as students discovered what makes these creatures so unique. What a fun way to bring science to life and make learning an adventure!

November’s ELKS Student of the Month is Farris Ashlock. Farris is an incredible role model and an exemplary leader in our school community, currently serving as the National Honor Society President. She is also involved in Link Crew and runs cross country, as well as being a part of several clubs. Farris says she is proud of her commitment to cross country for all four years of high school. Her favorite aspect of Scappoose High School are its opportunities regarding clubs and extracurriculars. Her favorite subject is science, and her favorite teachers are Ms. Holzworth and Ms. Edge.

Farris states she tries to make a positive impact by being approachable to any student who may need help, and always being kind and empathetic. After high school, she wants to attend either the University of Portland or the University of Washington and become a labor and delivery nurse.

Sauvie Island School students have been out exploring, learning, and making connections beyond the classroom.

• 8th graders visited the Holocaust Museum for an important opportunity to learn about history, remembrance, and the lessons we carry forward.
• The garden elective class took a trip to Topaz Farm, enjoying the outdoors and, of course, some fun with the goats!
• 4th graders traveled to Fort Vancouver for a hands-on history experience.

From history to agriculture, our students are learning through experiences, exploring new places, and building connections with the world around them.

Our CTE Natural Resources program is holding a live tree sale from November 16–29. Trees are $20 when pre-ordered and $25 at either sale event.

Tree Species include:

• Douglas Fir

• Ponderosa Pine

• Western Hemlock

• Western Red Cedar

• Western White Pine

You can shop at:

• CTE Night: Scappoose High School, November 18, 5–7 p.m.

• Christmas in the Park: Heritage Park, November 29, 5–9 p.m.

To pre-order, use the QR code provided or email your order to adarlak@scappoose.k12.or.us.

All proceeds support the CTE program for equipment and field trip costs.

There's a lot happening this weekend at Scappoose High School! From the stage to the field, students are showcasing their hard work and talents, and there are plenty of opportunities to come out and show your support!

Football Quarterfinals - Friday, November 13th, 7:00PM

The Scappoose Indians take on Estacada tonight at 7:00 PM in the OSAA quarterfinals! Come out and cheer on our team as they continue their postseason run!

Girls Soccer State Championship - Saturday, November 14th, 1:00PM

SHS girls soccer team is headed to the championship game! The Indians will take the field at 1:00 PM at Liberty High School. Let's pack the stands and cheer them on as they compete for a state title!

SHS Theatre Presents Who Needs a Script, Anyway?

Our talented theatre students are taking the stage for their final performances at the SHS Auditorium!

• Friday, November 13th: 7:00 PM

• Saturday, November 14th: 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors.

Whether you're cheering from the stands or enjoying a great show, there are a lot of opportunities to see our SHS students shine this weekend!

• November 17th
• 6:30pm - 7:30pm
• Otto Petersen Library - In person or on Zoom
• 60 Minutes
• Ages 5+

Organized by: Title VI Programming

Keeping our students healthy is a top priority, and we need your help! Please keep your student home if they are experiencing a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or any symptoms of contagious illness. Staying home when sick helps prevent the spread of illness.

Click the links below for some important guidelines about recommendations on when to keep students with symptoms out of school.

At Scappoose School District, we believe families play an important role in supporting students as they develop the knowledge, skills, and healthy habits they need to thrive. As part of this commitment, our district uses an adopted K–6 Health curriculum designed to provide students with age-appropriate learning experiences that support their physical, social-emotional, and overall well-being.

We know that families may have questions about what students are learning in health class and how these topics are addressed at different grade levels. We want you to have access to the same resources our teachers use so you can better understand the curriculum, preview learning materials, and engage in conversations with your student at home.

Below, you will find resources related to our adopted K–6 Health curriculum, including information about the curriculum, grade-level learning, and materials students may encounter throughout the school year. We encourage you to explore these resources and use them as a starting point for conversations with your child.

Health education is most meaningful when schools and families work together. If you have questions about the curriculum or would like additional information about what your student will be learning, please reach out to your child’s teacher or school administrator. We appreciate your partnership in helping our students develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and healthy habits they need to be successful.

Scappoose Elementary Health Parent-Guardian Notification Letter

Additional Resources:

• Fall Conferences Health Parent Presentation with all K-6 teachers
• Spanish Link to the same presentation
• SSD Comprehensive Health Education K-6 Scope and Sequence
• Oregon K-12 Health Standards Adopted 10/19/23

As we begin the school year, we would like you to be aware of how Scappoose School District communicates. We strive to develop and deliver clear, timely, and accurate information about the district and all that is happening in and around our schools. We seek to provide resources and materials to ensure families, students, staff, partners, and community members are informed about our key priorities, community events, our successes, and obstacles.

We look forward to communicating with you and your family!

Information is conveyed primarily via:

SSD Mass Messaging: Directly from the District or Individual Schools via a variety of mediums; email, text message, app notification, automated phone calls.

• The SSD App: To get the App, simply go to the App Store on your device and search for “Scappoose School District.” From there, you can choose which schools you want to get new/alerts from.

Scappoose School District Website:

• www.scappoosek12.org

• School-specific websites: (These can be navigated to from the SSD main webpage)

School Newsletters:

• These will be sent out every Friday to your email inbox

District social media sites: Please follow us!

• Facebook: Scappoose School District

• Instagram: @Scappoose_Schools

FlashAlert notifications:

• Scappoose Flash Alert Page This is mostly for inclement weather

Letters/emails to parents/guardians

Come out and Watch Scappoose School's Student Athletes Play!

For more information, you can find Scappoose Middle School and High School sports schedules on the schools’ web pages under “Athletics.”

See the links below for more information.

If you’re 60 or older, this is your all-access pass for FREE entry to every Scappoose School District athletic event, all year long.*

Clip your ticket, grab a seat, and get ready to cheer on our athletes all season. Let’s pack the stands and show what Scappoose pride is all about.

(*Excludes OSAA playoff events)

A quick reminder: We start off assuming that ALL students will be riding the bus unless families tell us otherwise. So, please take a moment to log in to ParentVUE and update your information, including whether your student will be using our bus services.

We know that pick-up and drop-off times are important and our transportation partner, First Student, does its best to create route timetables that correlate with parent/guardian information in ParentVUE.

PLEASE NOTE: Timetables are subject to change slightly as we move forward through the first few weeks of school as additional students are added or removed as bus riders. We will communicate those changes as we receive the updates.

Wednesday/early release routes: for PM times on Wednesdays, you can subtract one hour from the PM schedule.

FirstView 1.0 Bus Tracking: If you are interested in the FirstView 1.0 Bus Tracking App, please navigate to our district webpage HERE for more information.

If you have questions about pick-up or drop-off locations, please contact First Student at 971-290-4020.

• Visit our First Student Bus Services page HERE, for the latest bus routes, schedules, and updates.

OEA Choice Trust (OEA CHOICE WELFARE BENEFIT PLAN) supports the well-being of Oregon’s public education employees. Scappoose School District has received a grant to support our employee’s well-being. OEA Choice Trust files an annual report with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). You can visit the OEA Choice Trust website to see how to request and receive copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof.

Website: https://www.scappoosek12.org
Location: 33589 SE High School Way Scappoose, OR 97056
Phone: 971-200-8000