WLWV Community Update

Starting February 3, all online payments made in West Linn-Wilsonville schools will be made through SchoolPay with the exception of high school fees, which will continue to be paid through WebStore. Online payments made through SchoolPay will include Nutrition Services payments, middle school athletic fees, primary enrichment classes, and all other school fees that are paid online.

To learn more about SchoolPay, and to create your account to begin making payments, please visit the School Pay website, or visit the district website for more information. Once you have created your account, you will need your student’s student ID number to register. SchoolPay allows families to pay for any and all school fees or payments in one place. SchoolPay also allows families to view past and relevant payment history.

Families can use SchoolPay for online payments immediately with the exception of Nutrition Services and certain high school items. Nutrition Services payments will continue to be paid through K12 Payment Center until February 3, at which point nutrition services payments will be made exclusively through SchoolPay.

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District saw its overall graduation rate grow once again in 2018-19 to 94.7 percent. The Oregon Department of Education released graduation rates on Thursday, Jan. 23, indicating West Linn-Wilsonville recorded the top graduation rate in the State of Oregon for school districts with multiple high schools.

At West Linn High School, 98.7 percent of students graduated in 2018-19. Wilsonville High School recorded a 94.9 percent graduation rate in 2018-19 and Arts and Technology High School recorded a 4-year completer rate of 76.74 percent. More than 80 percent of students served by an IEP in West Linn-Wilsonville graduated in 2018-19, with multiple student groups also showing an increase from 2017-18.

The State of Oregon’s Graduation Rate increased by nearly 2 percent in 2018-19 to 80 percent overall — the highest graduation rate Oregon has ever recorded. The State saw increases in multiple student groups, including students with disabilities, Economically Disadvantaged Students, Latinx students, African American students, and English Language Learners among other groups. To view complete State graduation rates, please visit the Oregon Department of Education website.

The deadline to apply for the district's Dual Language Program is January 31 at 4 p.m. Learn more about the Dual Language Program, including how to fill out and submit an application, by visiting the district website.

Clackamas County Health, Housing, and Human Services Department will host a free childhood immunization clinic from 4-6:30 p.m. on February 5 at Boones Ferry Primary, 11495 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville.

Vaccines will be provided free of charge to children with no health insurance, OHP or children with insurance that does not cover the cost of immunizations. Walk-in only, no appointments available. We will have all immunizations required by the State of Oregon for children. Please bring any immunization records you have to the clinic. A parent or guardian must be present to sign an authorization form for children under 15 years of age.

Note: If the West Linn Wilsonville School District is closed due to inclement weather, the clinic will be canceled. No health insurance is required to get this free flu shot. For questions, call 503-655-8799.

When: February 5, 4-6:30 p.m.

Where: Boones Ferry Primary, 11495 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville

This will be a fun-filled evening with friends and family as our Portland Trail Blazers take on the Detroit Pistons at the Moda Center on February 23, 2020, 6:00 pm.

As in years past, our ticket holders will have the opportunity to participate in at least one experience. First, all ticket holders who purchase through the West Linn-Wilsonville Education Foundation link will have the opportunity to go onto the court after the game and shoot a free throw. This has been a very popular activity the past five years. Second, 20 lucky kids, between the ages of 6 and 13, will be selected to participate in the pre-game Courtside Kids experience. Raffle tickets are $5 and can be purchased with game tickets.

Purchase Tickets Here

Tickets are limited so act fast! A portion of each ticket will go back to support the West Linn-Wilsonville Education Foundation.

Deadline to purchase tickets is January 26th

Questions? lauren.oyadomari@rosequarter.com

Flu season is here! It typically begins in October and continues into May. Everyone is susceptible to getting the flu. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year millions of children get the flu, thousands of children are hospitalized with the flu, and some kids even die. Children are the most likely population to get sick with the flu.

What is the flu?

The flu is caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. These viruses change or mutate frequently, meaning we are exposed to new types of the virus each year. It is highly contagious. Some people may have a mild case of the flu, some people may have a severe case, and occasionally someone may die from the flu. Unlike the common cold, the flu comes on suddenly. People may complain of a fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue (tiredness), or vomiting and diarrhea, which is more common in children. A person does not need to have all these symptoms to have the flu and not everyone with the flu will have a fever.

How is it spread?

The flu is usually spread via tiny droplets that are dispersed when a person with the flu coughs, sneezes or talks. People nearby may get these droplets up their nose or in their mouth. A person could also contract the flu by touching something with flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or eyes. A person is contagious 24 hours before the flu symptoms start and continues to be contagious until about day 7 of the illness. Most people recover from the flu in a week, but they may continue to feel tired for 3-4 weeks after the illness has ended. It is especially important during flu season to be washing your hands frequently and to not touch your face.

How can I prevent the flu?

You can protect yourself from contracting the flu by getting the yearly flu vaccine. The vaccine is available to everyone 6 months of age and older. Children 6 months to 8 years of age will need to get two doses of the vaccine the first time they get it. In addition to getting the flu vaccine, you can protect yourself and your child by limiting contact with sick people and practicing frequent hand washing.

When should students and staff stay home from school?
Stay home when you are sick. If you have a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) that is a fever and you should stay home. Remain home until you are fever-free (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Celsius, measured by mouth) and/or have no signs of a fever (chills, feeling very warm, flushed appearance, or sweating) for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. If you have vomiting or diarrhea, again remain home for 24 hours from the last episode. Finally, if you have a cough that won’t stop or any changes with your breathing, see your doctor. Following these guidelines will help prevent others from catching your illness.

Resources:

CDC.gov (Center for Disease Control and Prevention): Influenza (flu) 9/2019

HealthyChildren.org: What’s the Latest with the Flu? A Message for Caregivers 10/2019

Harvard Health Blog: The 4 symptoms that mean your child must stay home from school or daycare; Claire McCarthy, MD 10/2019

In partnership with First Student, the district is launching FirstView, a bus tracking, and parent communication app for your smartphone or desktop. The app can provide additional information for parents and students, including the general location and direction of individual buses as well as timestamps for school arrivals and departures.

The app also allows students and parents to set up push or email notifications that alert when a bus close. While the district is launching this app, please understand that it is a new system for the district and for First Student. It uses sophisticated technology that depends on many components to function. Parent feedback is helpful as First Student continues to fine-tune and improve this resource.

To learn more about the FirstView App, including how to download and use this resource, please visit the district website.

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.

School Board Work Session: January 27 — The West Linn-Wilsonville School District will hold a public work session on Monday, Jan. 27 beginning at 5 p.m. at the District Office; 22210 SW Stafford Road, Tualatin.

• 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

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: 503-673-7012
Facebook: facebook.com/wlwvschools
Twitter: @wlwvdistrict