Corbett School District Newsletter
August 2024
Corbett SD Calendar Dates to Remember
- August 5-8 - Volleyball Camp: Little Cards, MS & HS
- August 5-8 - Football Camp: Little Cards
- August 5-9 - Football Conditioning Camp: MS & HS
- August 8 - PTA Meeting
- August 12-15 - Soccer Camp: Little Cards, MS & HS
- August 12-15 - Corbett Grade School Kindergarten Camp (advance registration required)
- August 15 - CAPS Kindergarten Orientation
- August 19 OSAA - First Practice Date
- August 21 - Regular School Board Meeting
- August 22 - Community Open House BBQ & Welcome Back Night for K-12
- August 26 - First Day of School
- August 28 - MS & HS Picture Day
Multicultural Calendar
August 9 – International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
Created by the United Nations in 1994, this day was created by the UN to celebrate the culture of indigenous people around the world.
August 18 – Lord Krishna’s Birthday
It’s time to celebrate one of the most popular Hindu deities, Lord Krishna for Janmashtami whose birthday is honored with a festival each year.
August 26 – Women’s Equality Day
First passed by Congress in 1974, this day honors women’s rights to vote in the 19th Amendment which prohibited discrimination with voting based on one’s sex.
August 31 – International Day of People of African Descent
This day hopes to celebrate all of the contributions and to eliminate all discrimination. It was first established as a result of 2020, a major year of racial injustice across the world.
Thank you for your OUTSTANDING service Michelle Vo!
The Board announces the resignation of Michelle Vo, Board Member Position No. 3, effective June 30, 2024. The Board declares the position vacant with a term that expires June 30, 2025, and proceeds with a plan to advertise for 20 days to fill the vacancy.
For more information on applying visit our website: https://corbett.k12.or.us/2024/07/18/the-corbett-school-district-is-in-search-of-a-new-board-member-to-appoint-2/
After AP test scores were released this summer, four more Corbett High School students earned the Seal of Biliteracy. MJ Simmons, Olivia Melchior, and Gentry, all recent graduates of Corbett High School in the class of 2024, were awarded the Seal of Biliteracy in July. Emmanuil Topalo, a sophomore, was also awarded the Seal of Biliteracy. Emmanuil is the youngest Corbett student to ever earn the Seal of Biliteracy; it was awarded at the end of his 9th grade year. More details about how to earn the Seal of Biliteracy can be found here. Congratulations to all four students on their accomplishments!
6th Grade Teacher
My name is L Beeson, and I’m so excited to be starting as a sixth grade teacher in the fall. Students call me L. I am coming to Corbett after three years teaching math and science in the Reynolds School District. Before completing my Masters in Teaching at Pacific University, I spent seven years working in pediatric neurology research labs at Rush University in Chicago, and then at OHSU in Portland. I live with my wife, daughter, dogs, cats, and chickens on a small farm in Corbett, where we grow lots of veggies and play lots of music. I’m so grateful for this opportunity to serve in this beautiful community, which has welcomed us so warmly, and I’m thrilled to continue working with sixth graders, who I’ve found to be curious, adventurous, and creative. My teaching philosophy is rooted in shared inquiry, and I’m so excited to start exploring the world together.
High School Spanish and 9th Grade English
Hello! My name is Tesla Strine and I grew up in Napa, CA. I studied Spanish and Classics at San Francisco State University and I got my masters and teaching license from Southern Oregon University. I taught English in Chile for 10 months before returning to Southern Oregon where I taught Spanish at Phoenix High School for 8 years. 2 years ago I reconnected with my college boyfriend and started the process to move to Portland to be with him, and we just got married this summer!
I’m a giant nerd and I love most things sci-fi and fantasy. I play table top games, some cozy video games, and Dungeons and Dragons. I always have some craft going, usually knitting or crochet, but I’ve also tried some cross stitching. My favorite books tend to be long fantasy adventures with 3+ books in each series, and I’m usually listening to my books while I keep my hands busy.
Activity
MS student activity card $30.00
HS student activity card $40.00
HS Yearbook (until June 1) $40.00
HS Yearbook (after June 1) $50.00
4-8 Grade Band: Band T-shirt $10.00
*Instrument rental (regular) $50.00
*Instrument rental (reduced )$50.00
*Instrument rental (free )$50.00
Instrument repair: cost of repair
HS Cap & Gown $50.00
Field Trip: Varies
AP Test Cancellation Fee $40.00
MS dances $5.00
HS dances $5.00-$10.00
HS prom $40.00/$75.00
Meals
Breakfast K-12 (regular) $3.00
Lunch K-6 (regular) $4.50
Lunch 7-8 (regular) $4.75
Lunch 9-12 (regular) $5.00
Athletics
HS pay to play (regular) $225.00
HS pay to play (reduced) $115.00
HS pay to play (free) $40.00
yearly family max $900.00
HS lost uniform $100.00
Athletic Gate - CSD Employee free
Athletic Gate - Adults $6.00
Athletic Gate - Student (w/o ASB Card) $4.00
Athletic Gate - Student (w/ ASB Card) free
Athletic Gate - 5 & under free
Athletic Gate -Family (Season) n/a
Athletic Gate -Individual (Season) n/a
Athletic Gate - Family (year) n/a
Athletic Gate - Indivual (year) n/a
MS pay to play (regular) $150.00
MS pay to play (reduced) $75.00
MS pay to play (free) $40.00
MS lost uniform $75.00
Youth Camps $40.00
MS/HS Camps $60.00
Technology
Samsung XE350XBA-KA1US (non-touch) $300.00
Dell 3100 Chromebook (non-touch) $200.00
Dell 3110 Chromebook (non-touch) $234.00
Dell 3120 Chromebook (touch) $383.00
CTL J41 Chromebook (non-touch) No Charge
HP Chromebook x360 11 G3 EE (touch) $295.00
Chromebook Charger $40.00
Chromebook 11" Screen Replacement (non-touch) $40.00
Chromebook 15" Screen Replacement $80.00
Chromebook Keyboard Replacement $30.00
Chromebook Plastic Component Replacement (top cover or palm rest) $30.00
iPad $299.00
iPad Charger Cable $10.00
Hotspot $30.00
Cardinal Athletics Weekly Huddle
- CSD Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/corbettschools
- Corbett High School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corbett.hs/
Girls and Boys Soccer Camps
MS/HS Cards Camp
Grades: 6th-12th grade
Dates: August 12th-15th
Times: 8:00-11:00
Cost: $60
Little Cards Camp (boys and girls)
Grades: K-5th grade
Dates: August 12th-15th
Times: 12:00-1:30
Cost: $40
Football Camps
HS Conditioning Camp
Grades: 9th-12th grade
Dates: August 5th-9th
Times: 4:30-6:30
cost $60
Little Cards Camp
Grades: 3rd-8th grade
Dates: August 5th-8th
Times: 6:30-7:30
Cost: $40
Corbett Youth Football Registration Information
Grade Levels: 3rd/4th & 5th/6th
Additional coaches needed for the 5th and 6th grade team.
*Note, Second graders may participate on the 3rd/4th team with approval from the coach after initial week of conditioning practices.
Preliminary Game Schedule
9/7 JAMBOREE in Hood River
9/14 Corbett
9/21 Stevenson
9/28 White Salmon
10/5 Goldendale
10/12 The Dalles
10/19 Hood River
10/26 CHAMPIONSHIP in Stevenson
Practice Schedule:
Conditioning can begin 8/12 and full pad practice can start 8/26. Practices will be immediately after school. Preliminary practice schedule as follows...
Prior to school starting: 5-7pm, Tue-Fri
After school starts: immediately after school until 5:45pm on Mon, Wed, & Thurs.
Practices will be held on varsity baseball outfield unless otherwise communicated
Cost: $115 per player. A limited number of hardship scholarships are also available. Please note scholarship on registration to apply.
Next Steps:
Complete an online Registration Form
For more information about the program, reach out to Dave Rau at CorbettYouthFB@gmail.com or 503 927 9462
Teacher Appreciation Night - Corbett School District
Join us in celebrating our educators at Teacher Appreciation Night during the Timbers home finale on Sunday 10/6 vs Dallas! Enjoy discounted tickets to areas all around the stadium!
Visit this link to purchase tickets: https://pa.exchange/marketplace/4a95ae26-17ca-11ef-a6ad-1f932fcce77e/storefront/4a95afe8-17ca-11ef-a77f-6b8f0df1049d
For any ticket related questions or groups of 10+ email Vinnie Simone: vsimone@timbers.com
Corbett School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH)
If someone is in danger, dial 911.
The School-Based Mental Health staff provide mental health services to all students needing services at the Corbett School District while school is in session.
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
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
Jacqueline Brandow: Director of School-Based Mental Health (SBMH)
Interview by Michelle Carter Smith
- I work with my Corbett team to implement the grant. There are a lot of rules that are not necessarily intuitive but must be adhered to. The grant funder, the US Department of Education, has funded a handful of School-Based Mental Health grants in Oregon. The grant aims to address student mental health needs by providing more mental health service providers, and more providers from diverse backgrounds to retain the SBMH staff.
- The SBMH team is working hard to provide mental health services for any student at Corbett who needs support. I supervise these mental health professionals and look for ways to promote and maintain a thriving mental health team.
- To best meet the needs of all students at any grade level during different points of time in a student's academic journey, mental health providers at Corbett aim to employ a school-wide systematic approach called a tiered system of support/s. My part in helping my Corbett team build and maintain this approach allows me to learn, plan, and implement systems where wellness is at the forefront and can support the academic load for kids.
Jacque was born in Portland, Oregon, and was an only child. Jacque spent her childhood living in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. She loved being outdoors as much as possible and greatly enjoyed visiting her aunt's farm with her cousins. Jacque says she was always interested in what her older cousins were doing and catching them up on her adventures when she was not at the farm. These were the best and longest days; riding horses, training farm animals to do fun tricks, running barefoot through the sprinklers, and eating fresh fruit from the trees. She attended several different schools while growing up and this allowed her to become adaptable. She learned how to get along with several different types of kids and adapt to many different learning situations. At age 16,
Jacque began to waitress and was also a demo girl at Costco. She graduated at age 17 with a state diploma after finishing at an alternative high school. Next, Jacque got a job as a meat wrapper, and with the guidance of the meat department manager, she was mentored through a 2-year apprenticeship program to become a journeyman meat wrapper. She enjoyed the fast-paced work, it paid well and provided full benefits. During this time, Jacque also attended college and earned an associate's degree from Skagit Valley Community College and used that to transfer to Western Washington University. She had to give up meat wrapping and go back to waitressing because the classes needed for a bachelor's degree at Western were during the day, the same as the meat department hours. Jacque earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and minored in childhood development. In 1996, Jacque gave birth to fraternal twin girls, Calloway and Morgan. When they were toddlers, Jacque earned her master's degree from Heritage University in Toppenish, WA. The girls were raised in Eastern Washington and now both live in Oregon. Jacque is close with her daughters and they communicate almost on a daily basis. In 2014, when her daughters went off to college, Jacque began work on her doctoral degree. She wanted to investigate foster kids who are successful in college despite having faced adversity. She is currently working on her dissertation and reconnecting at Lewis and Clark College. She began working in the Corbett School District in late February 2024 after seeing a job opening on the internet. She feels she was handed a gift! She said she has high expectations of herself and others and sees a great future ahead. Currently living in Portland, she has two labs and loves to hike, walk, and run with them. She also is a downhill skier and enjoys kayaking.
Hello from PTA!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/corbettpta?igsh=N2w5emJybGwyejVj
We have a NEW Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/share/THPCmLi91X36ibpE/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
CHAMPS Class of 2025
CORBETT HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF MAMAS & PAPAS OF SENIORS
- Please save and donate your bottles and cans to help the senior class of 2025.
- Drop off location is across the street from Corbett Water District in the grey shipping container.
- Contact at: champsoregon@gmail.com
Stay Connected:
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/
Stay Connected
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