Looking for ways to learn more about the social media sites your child may be using? Would you like to know what some of the internet “lingo” stands for or gather some tips on how to better protect you and your child’s online privacy?
The saferschoolstogether.com website has provided links to free information for parents and guardians. Here you will find articles, checklists and information that you can use to learn more about popular social media sites along with tips on privacy, talking to your kids about online safety, decode some of the internet, texting and social media slang, look over sample family contracts and much more. Here is the link to the parent resource page.
Elmira Elementary & Veneta Elementary
Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary students:
Monday – November 19 8:00am to 8:00pm
Tuesday – November 20 8:00pm to 12:00pm
No School November 19 through November 23
Fern Ridge Middle School & Elmira High School
No School November 21 through November 23
The School Board meeting will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 6:30pm in the library of Elmira Elementary School. Elmira Elementary is located at 88960 Territorial Rd. Elmira, Or 97437
Click on this link to access the agenda materials. If you need additional information or assistance please contact Michelle Cook, Administrative Assistant at 541-935-2253 Ext. 1203
In honor of Veteran’s Day there will be no school on Monday, November 12, 2018.
All students, community members and staff are welcome to the flu shot clinic that will be held in the Veneta Elementary Library on Thursday, Nov 8 from 4:00-6:00pm.
Flu Shot Tips:
~Wear a short sleeved shirt
~Bring your insurance card – if you don’t have insurance the private pay cost for the basic flu shot is $30.
~Bring a completed Vaccine Administration Record (extra forms will be available on site)
~Immunizations are available for students ages 7 and up
~Copays/Costs may vary for alternate vaccines.
Below are the links to the vaccine information sheets:
Flu
Shingles
TDap
Pneumococcal
Please call 541-935-2253 ext 1203 if you have any questions
Parents of the Fern Ridge community,
I believe recent events around an incident at Fern Ridge Middle School, the districts response, and the subsequent discussion is necessitating an additional message from me. Serious issues of confidentially are in play here, so know that everything I have written here, just this morning I have received permission from the family involved to share.
The district was made aware of a general threat by a FRMS student on Monday, October 29th. The threat that was made a week or more prior to being reported to us was not specific in nature, was made in a private conversation between two friends, one of whom shared he was having some violent thoughts. The threat was investigated thoroughly over 2-3 days. The parents of the involved student responded to this event as I would hope any parent would. They understood the severity, were concerned for their child, and they furthermore agreed to voluntarily withdraw their student from school and pursue getting him some support. FRMS Principal, Ms. Johnson was in communication with me from the get go, and everything we have done here has been at my direction, and in accordance with Board policy. I can assure folks the following: The FRSD School Board is fully aware of the specifics of this case, and I am confident the Districts response was swift, appropriate, and at no time after being made aware of the threat were students in danger.
I stand by the fact that our response here was appropriate for the specifics of this case, and done so in a way that would encourage, not discourage, others form coming forward if they have concerns about themselves, or their peers. The District will certainly be de-briefing these events and discussing any possible adjustments to our policy or practice in the future. If anyone would like to contact me directly please feel free to do so at gcarpenter@fernridge.k12.or.us or via phone at 541-935-2253 ext 1201. I, as well as your elected School Board members, have no higher priority than doing everything in our power to ensure your children, theirs and mine included, are safe in Fern Ridge School District Schools.
Next week, FRMS staff are working on a short presentation to students that will emphasize two things. First, the importance of reporting to a trusted adult, and secondly the seriousness with which any threatening statement must be taken by school officials. I expect this presentation to take place on Wednesday during homeroom.
Gary Carpenter, Superintendent FRSD 28J
Friday, November 2 is a teacher workday. School is not in session for students.
Enjoy the three day weekend!
Mr. Jesse Light has been selected as our November Employee of the Month! Mr. Light and his wife (also named Jessie) have two sons, both of whom were born abroad. Maximus Indigo Vintor Light is 5 and was born in Doha, Qatar, and Tristan Phoenix Moon Light George is 7 and was born in La Ceiba, Honduras.
As you can imagine a favorite pastime of the Light family is traveling! Mr. Light has been to over 30 countries and has visited 40 states. In addition to being born out of the country, both of Mr. Light’s sons are on their second passports! This summer their family plans to travel to France, Germany, Hungry, Austria and Slovenia.
Mr. Light has been a teacher at the Fern Ridge Middle School since September of 2016 and has been a teacher for over 7 years. He has taught students grades 5th to 12th and coached soccer, volleyball, basketball and knowledge bowl. When asked what his favorite thing is about his job he told us, “middle schoolers are hilarious, a constant surprise, an endless wonder and still love to have fun.” Mr. Light enjoys teaching and says he will teach anybody, anywhere, anything. We want to thank Mr. Light for bringing his energy, enthusiasm and love for teaching to Fern Ridge Middle School!
On Thursday, November 8 there will be a flu shot clinic open to students and community members from 4:00-6:00pm in the Veneta Elementary Library.
Flu Shot Tips:
~Wear a short sleeved shirt
~Bring your insurance card – if you don’t have insurance the private pay cost for the basic flu shot is $30.
~Bring a completed Vaccine Administration Record (extra forms will be available on site)
~Immunizations are available for students ages 7 and up
~Copays/Costs may vary for alternate vaccines.
Below are the links to the vaccine information sheets:
Flu
Shingles
TDap
Pneumococcal
Please call 541-935-2253 ext 1203 if you have any questions
The Fern Ridge School District is continuing to accept applications to fill two vacant Budget Committee Positions:
Position #3 (Term expires 6/30/2021)
Position #4 (Term expires 6/30/2021)
To be eligible for appointment the appointive member must live in the district and not be an officer, agent or employee of the district. Applications are available by clicking HERE. Applications will be received at the District Office until the positions are filled.
Please call 541-935-2253 ext 1203 if you have any questions.