General Information
Congrats to the fantastic Middle School band and choir students that performed at their winter
concert last night at FRMS. The teacher Mr. Cameron Siegal, and his instructional assistant Mrs.
Kimberly Taylor, have obviously been working very hard with them! Learning music at a young
age provides so many benefits to students. By learning to understand beat, rhythm and scales
students are learning how to divide, create fractions and recognize patterns. It improves short
and long-term memory, it improves physical skills such as coordination, and it cultivates social
skills, as performing in a group requires peer interaction and the ability to work as a team. Music
teaches discipline, the concept of delayed gratification and it boosts self esteem just to name a
few. It was great to see so many FRMS students engaged in music! Thanks again to the staff
and the parents that are supporting them.
School and District Report Cards
The Oregon Department of Education produces yearly report cards for schools and districts. These reports were mandated by the 1999 state legislature and provide educators with an opportunity to communicate directly with parents and community members about how local schools are performing.
In 2013, the Oregon Department of Education released a redesigned school and district Report Card. This redesigned Report Card was the product of a year of review and revisions, led by an external Report Card Steering Committee and informed by feedback from thousands of stakeholders around the state.
The goals of the redesign were to:
- More accurately reflect student learning and growth
- Incorporate key measures of college and career readiness
- Align the report card with district’s achievement compacts
- Make the Report Cards more user friendly and accessible
For more information on the school and district report cards please visit: http://oregon.gov/ode/schools-and-districts/reportcards/reportcards/Pages/default.aspx.
The link to the report cards page for all schools in Oregon, can be found under the Parents link here on the FRSD website.
It’s that time of year again!
All school offices are open and staff are busy getting ready for the 2017-2018 school year.
Here is the registration information for all FRSD students:
Elmira Elementary, Veneta Elementary and Fern Ridge Middle School
Tuesday, August 22nd 7am to 7pm
Wednesday, August 23rd 8am to 3pm
Thursday, August 24th 8am to 12pm
Elmira Elementary School Office – 88960 Territorial Rd Elmira, Or (541) 935-8214
Veneta Elementary School Office – 88131 Territorial Rd Veneta, Or (541) 935-8225
Fern Ridge Middle School Office – 88831 Territorial Rd Elmira, Or (541) 935-8230
Elmira High School Student Registration Schedule:
(Registration will be held in the EHS cafeteria)
FRESHMAN – Thursday, August 24th 5pm to 8pm
SOPHOMORE – Wednesday, August 23rd 1pm to 4pm
JUNIOR – Thursday, August 24th 1pm to 4pm
SENIOR – Wednesday, August 23rd 8am to 11am
Elmira High School Office – 24936 Fir Grove Ln Elmira, Or (541) 935-8200
Free lunches for kids ages 2-18.
Lunches are first come first serve for children. Children ages 1 to 2 may eat when accompanied by a responsible adult. All food must be eaten on site.
Veneta lunch site will be at VENETA CITY PARK, 25192 Broadway, Veneta from 12:00-1:00. To see a list of all Lane County lunch sites, please visit the FOOD For Lane County website.
Go to www.foodforlanecounty.org/summerfood to see a list of sites, menus, and volunteer opportunities.
EHS ALUMNI-VETERANS REUNION
Saturday, June 24, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
Fern Ridge Middle School
88831 Territorial Road
Elmira OR 97437
Mark your calendar for the Elmira All School & Veterans Potluck. The chicken, beverages, and table service will be supplied. Please bring a salad, dessert, or hot dish. Group photos will be taken just before lunch.
The Classes of 1957 and 1967 will be featured for their 60-year and 50 year milestones!
The Historian has an amazing display of photos and slide shows dating back to the beginning of Elmira High School.
There is no admission although it is appreciated if you purchase a raffle ticket to help defray the cost of the event.
HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
Contact Info:
Zella Tullock, ztullock@q.com, ph 541-607-9174
Joleen Mack, josiesky@aol.com, ph 541-935-2153
Melody R, melodyringdahl@yahoo.com, ph 541-484-9176
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Fern Ridge School District 28J, Lane County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, will be held at the District Administration Office at 88834 Territorial Rd in Elmira, Oregon. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 6:30 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comments from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 17, 2017 at the District Administration Office, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This notice and more information about the budget can be found at www.fernridge.k12.or.us.
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to our teachers, all of whom go above and beyond each day to support our students. We are lucky to have so many dedicated teachers in the FRSD and I am fortunate to serve as their Superintendent. Thanks for all you do! – Gary Carpenter, Superintendent
This week is Secretary’s Week, with Wednesday, April 26th being Secretary’s Day. On behalf of all the staff, students and parents of the Fern Ridge School District, we want to thank the many secretary’s that work in our schools. Thank you to Tammy Boren at Elmira High School, Amy Eastman and Dawn Northey at Fern Ridge Middle School, Michelle Cook and Tammy Eutsler at Elmira Elementary, Ronda Henneman and Lorrie Haffner at Veneta Elementary, Mary Griswold in Special Services, and Debbie Moore at the District Office. You are very much appreciated for all you do on a daily basis. Happy Secretary’s Week.
Congratulations to our own Kasey Cutsforth (Sconce) on being inducted into Northwest Christian University’s Sports Hall of Fame. Kasey played soccer, basketball, and softball at Elmira High School prior to attending NCU. At NCU she participated in basketball and softball. Upon her graduation in 2007, she was hired to be an elementary teacher in Fern Ridge School District. Kasey currently teaches 1st grade at Veneta Elementary School.