Veneta Elementary School


Lisa Leatham, Principal

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Beginning in 2017-2018, Veneta Elementary School will be implementing a new homework policy. Our new policy replaces homework in  K-3 with reading and with reading and a short homework assignment in the 4th and 5th grade.. Research tells us that students become better readers by reading and that reading improves their academic skills across the board. Students who read every day are better writers, spellers, problem-solvers, and thinkers than students who spend that same 30 minutes doing drill and practice worksheets. We’ve also heard loud and clearly from families that homework can be a source of stress and frustration for families. We want families to have time for each other. Below are links to two very important documents for you to review. The first is a letter explaining the goals of our new policy and how it came to be. The second is a copy of the new policy itself.

If you have any questions or concerns or feedback, you can call or email Ms. Johnson at 541-935-8225 or by email at ojohnson@fernridge.k12.or.us

 

Letter from Ms. Johnson

New Homework Policy

April 26th is Administrative Professionals or Secretaries Day and we want to take a moment to thank our fabulous school secretaries- Ronda Henneman and Lorie Haffner. Ronda and Lorie go above and beyond every single day. They have to handle registration, attendance, bus passes, health room visits, parent phone calls, purchase orders, substitute paperwork,  immunization, state reports, etc. There are maHand treey days where the school office gets upwards of 30+ phone calls an hour. Ronda and Lorie keep our school, our students, and  our staff, running smoothly. Together they are the heart of our school and we thank them for their hard work.

Families are invited to our annual Earth Day Celebration on Friday,April 28th in the Veneta ElementarEarth Dayy School Gym. Students will be visiting over 20 different booths featuring organizations like Green Hill Humane Society, EPUD, Lane Electric, Eugene Astronomical Society, etc. Each class is scheduled for a 30 minute visit and families are encouraged to join their children’s class. Families without any students at Veneta Elementary School are also welcome to visit.

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quiltApplegate Regional Theater is pleased to present a Children’s Theater production of “Patch by Patch.” The play is adapted and directed by Marti Stevens Byers and features many Veneta Elementary students.

Patch by Patch premieres April 21st at 7:00 PM,  April 22nd at 2:00 PM, and April 23rd at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for adults, and $20 for families. ART Inc is located at 87230 Central Road in the former Central School.

 

190117_LG_happy_camper_book_fair_clip_art_deer Our Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair is coming April 19th, 20th, and 21st. It will be open on the following dates/times:

Wednesday, April 19th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Parents Only Until School Gets Out at 12:45)

Thursday, April 20th from 7:30 AM to  8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Friday, April 21st from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Most items will be buy one and get something of equal or lesser free. Credit cards will be accepted.  Checks should be made out to Fern Ridge School District or Veneta Elementary.

Volunteers are still needed to help with the Book Fair. Please contact the school office if you can help.

 

 

 

 

Space Themed Over-sized Lap Quilt

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Vintage Inspired Twin Sized Butterfly Quilt

Everyone is invited to our 15th Annual Veneta Elementary School Auction on Saturday, April 8th. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Silent Auction Ends at 6:30.  Oral Auction begins at 7:00. Guaranty Café will be selling food and drinks in the cafeteria. Credit Cards and checks will be accepted. We will also be selling raffle tickets. Plus everyone who comes will have the chance to enter a free drawing for a Fit Bit Charge 2 or a $100 gift card to Winco that will be given away at the end of the night.

Student Art work, gift certificates, merchandise, trips, and more will be up for bid. Among the items that will be up for bid:

  • A ride in an small-craft airplane
  • Cruise on the Portland Spirit
  • Pendleton Round Up Tickets
  • Oregon State Football Tickets
  • Auto Detail from Guaranty
  • Sea Life and Whale Cruise
  • Pottery Painting at Potter’s Quarter with Ms. Johnson
  • Quilts from Portland Quilting Artist Susan Thomas (Pictured Above)

In addition, each classroom has created an art project that will be up for bid. Several of our staff members will be participating “Lunch with a Staff Member” where the winning bidder enjoys lunch with and on the staff member they bid for.

 

Funds raised will go towards music instruction, field trips, Outdoor School, playground equipment, and other items to make our school a great place to learn and grow.

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Raffle Ticket Sales Will End Soon! Help us make this year’s Auction and Raffle the most successful one yet!!!

What: Sell Raffle Tickets for our 14th Annual Auction Raffle. The grant prize for the raffle is a 50 inch TV. We also have other great prizes like a FitBit

Who: Everyone! Encourage your child to sell raffle ticket to family,  friends, and neighbors. Parents can sell raffle tickets to their coworkers. With our great grand prizes, the tickets almost sell themselves.

Why: To raise money for our school! Funds raised help to pay for field trips, outdoor school, assemblies, special events, music, field day, and much more! Continue reading

Contact Veneta

Phone: (541) 935-8225

88131 Territorial Road
Veneta Oregon 97487

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