Principal
See you Monday-have a great weekend!
Dear Families,
Recently, we learned that a person on campus has tested positive for COVID-19. As members of the school community, we understand that this might raise concerns alongside a caring response.
At this time, we are conducting contact tracing (if they have been on campus during the infectious period) which includes but is not limited to: reviewing cohort logs, interviewing staff, and checking cameras.
If contact tracing determines that your child is a close contact and needs to be quarantined, you will be personally contacted by school staff within 24-48 hours of the school being notified.
While it is our goal to keep students in school, please be vigilant in regards to watching for primary COVID symptoms. Primary symptoms include: fever of 100.4 or higher, cough, congestion, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or loss of smell.
We will keep you updated with any new information as it comes out, while meeting the requirements to honor everyone’s right to privacy.
If you have any questions, please contact the school principal or Nurse Elliott, our district nurse, at selliott@fernridge.k12.or.us.
At the links below you can visit all the information regarding snow routes, and school closure information. These links can also be found on our Transportation page.
As a side note, if we ever have a 2-hour delay on a Wednesday early release day-all schools would be released at their normal Mon/Tues or Thurs/Fri time.
Emergency School Closure and Weather Bus Routes 2021-2022
Cierre de la Escuela por Emergencia Información 2021-2022
Link to sign up for Flash Alert emergency/weather messages from FRSD:
http://www.flashalert.net/news.html?id=132
2021 S.A.N.T.A Toy Giveaway
Saturday, December 11th, 9 am to 3 pm in the Veneta Elementary Gym. Parents will have the chance to “shop” for free, new gifts for their children.
Participants are required to provide proof of residency in the Fern Ridge or Crow-Applegate-Lorane School Districts and proof of age for each child.
There is no income verification required.
Please Remember: No infants or children are allowed inside the gym during the giveaway so please make other arrangements for childcare.
Congratulations to our November Students of the Month!
November’s students were chosen for being good helpers in class and acting in a giving manner with their peers. They have been great examples to all around them.
Great Job, Everyone!
Dear Families,
Recently, we learned that a person on campus has tested positive for COVID-19. As members of the school community, we understand that this might raise concerns alongside a caring response.
At this time, we are conducting contact tracing (if they have been on campus during the infectious period) which includes but is not limited to: reviewing cohort logs, interviewing staff, and checking cameras.
If contact tracing determines that your child is a close contact and needs to be quarantined, you will be personally contacted by school staff within 24-48 hours of the school being notified.
While it is our goal to keep students in school, please be vigilant in regards to watching for primary COVID symptoms. Primary symptoms include: fever of 100.4 or higher, cough, congestion, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or loss of smell.
We will keep you updated with any new information as it comes out, while meeting the requirements to honor everyone’s right to privacy.
If you have any questions, please contact the school principal or Nurse Elliott, our district nurse, at selliott@fernridge.k12.or.us.
A few reminders for the week:
- Tomorrow (12/1) is CATCH Day. Wear athletic shoes-we’ll be doing a lot of running and walking!
- Friday (12/3) is the last day for the Kiwanis Coin Drive. The money brought in goes towards holiday food boxes for local families. Thank you!
- Friday (12/3) is also the last day to bring in Turkey Trot Miles Trackers. There are lots of prizes, including a scooter for the student in the school running or walking the most miles.
Dear Families,
Recently, we learned that a person on campus has tested positive for COVID-19. As members of the school community, we understand that this might raise concerns alongside a caring response.
At this time, we are conducting contact tracing (if they have been on campus during the infectious period) which includes but is not limited to: reviewing cohort logs, interviewing staff, and checking cameras.
If contact tracing determines that your child is a close contact and needs to be quarantined, you will be personally contacted by school staff within 24-48 hours of the school being notified.
While it is our goal to keep students in school, please be vigilant in regards to watching for primary COVID symptoms. Primary symptoms include: fever of 100.4 or higher, cough, congestion, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or loss of smell.
We will keep you updated with any new information as it comes out, while meeting the requirements to honor everyone’s right to privacy.
If you have any questions, please contact the school principal or Nurse Elliott, our district nurse, at selliott@fernridge.k12.or.us.
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Veneta Elementary School
This clinic will be put on by Lane County Public Health especially for our Fern Ridge community!
WHEN:
- Tuesday, November 23rd from 4:00 – 7:00 – Dose 1
- Tuesday, December 14th from 4:00 – 7:00 – Dose 2
WHERE:
- Veneta Elementary School Cafeteria
WHO:
- This clinic is for kids aged 5-11 years old (12-17 year-olds can be vaccinated also if a younger sibling is getting vaccinated). Adults will not be vaccinated at this time. Lane County is taking appointments at this time and won’t be available for drop-in vaccinations.
HOW:
- Pre-registration required. Sign-ups open the morning of Friday 11/19. Use code FRSDKids at COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics – Lane County (“schedule a vaccine appointment” – be sure to select ‘pfizer’ when signing up as this is the only brand available to this age group) (select ‘tue’ then ‘mobile’ to find the clinic in our neighborhood). If you try to sign up prior to Friday am the clinic won’t show up on their website. https://lanecounty.org/vaxclinics
*Kids will be considered “fully vaccinated” 2 weeks after the second dose.
Fully vaccinated children who come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 will no longer need to quarantine away from school unless they are experiencing symptoms!
For more information, resources, FAQs, etc., please visit: Fern Ridge School District 2021-2022 School Year.