1336 AVALON STREET, KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97603

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Superintendent’s Newsletter

Volume 5 Issue 10 May 2016

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HLETES RECEIVE REGIONAL & NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Kindergarten Round-Up

GRADUATION SENSATION Help Celebrate the Class of 2016

• 6th Grade Teacher • Special Education Teacher • Band Teacher • Science Teacher• K-7 Summer School • Para-Professionals• Bus Drivers • Counselor • RTI Teacher• Elementary Teachers • KI Math Teacher • High School Rally Coach • High School Head Girls

Soccer Coach • SPARK Specialist

• For detailed descriptions and application information please visit our personnel job listings by clicking HERE

June 2nd will find the downtown area flooded with members of the Class of 2016 as well family, friends and community residents all gathering to celebrate the accomplishments of our area seniors.

The event, chaired by the Klamath Promise, has been in the works for several months and was inspired by members who wanted to honor and celebrate all area graduates at one event. The organization, dedicated to leveraging community efforts and strengths to improve graduation rates in Klamath County schools. thought that a party style event would be just the ticket.

Graduating seniors from the Klamath Falls City School District and Klamath County School District will begin the festivities with a parade down Main Street wearing their caps and gowns. Both middle school and elementary aged students will join the parade, wearing caps and gowns and carrying large signs emblazoned with their own graduation year.

The parade will culminate with a party in Veteran’s Park where there will be food and socializing, short speeches by several speakers as well as a number of scholarship drawings.

As the Klamath Promise committee continues planning the event, it is looking for help from the community. To fund the scholarships, they are turning to local individuals, businesses and organizations.

Ray Holliday, a member of the committee stated “It is an opportunity to help inspire and support students to continue learning, to continue improving and to engage positively in our community or in any community to which their life leads them.

High Recognition for Ponderosa Students

Each year the most academically accomplished Pop Warner kids compete for Academic All-American status. The process begins at the association level and up through each of the eight Pop Warner regions to the national level. This year nearly 8,000 applications were submitted for this honor.

The Pop Warner All-American program requires a minimum 96% grade point average to apply. After the appications ahve been processed, Pop Warner determines the National First Team All-Americans (35 football & 35 cheerleaders per grade), National Second Team All-Americans and National Honorable Mention Scholars.This year, three Pop Warner athletes from Ponderosa Middle School applied for this honor and were selected

as regional recipients. Each was presented a certificate and medal at an awards ceremony and banquet. Eighth grader Keegan Dentinger and seventh grader Ezequiel Pena both received Regional Scholastic First Team, and seventh grade student Xavier Arvizu received Honorable Mention.Additionally, both Dentinger and Pena were named to the Second Team All-American Scholars. These national awards will be presented later this month in Orlando, FL at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. These young men are outstanding examples of the rewards that can come about with hard work and dedication. Congratulations to all three!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Graduation Sensation 1

We’re Hiring 1

Awards for Three Ponderosa Students 1

Conger Student Council 2

Kindergarten Round-Up 2

Helpful Links 2

Parent Satisfaction 3

KFCS Gives Back 3

Party for the Playground 3

KU & You 3

Math @ Home 3

KLAMATH FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

1336 Avalon Street Klamath Falls, OR 97603

Phone (541) 883-4700

Dr. Paul Hillyer, PhD. Superintendent

SCHOOL BOARDLori Theros, Chairman

(Zone 2) Bill Jennings, Vice Chairman

(Zone 7) Trina Perez

(Zone 5)Michael Moore

(Zone 6)Mychal Amos

(Zone 3)Jeremy Player

(Zone 1)Don Ambers

(Zone 4)Board meetings are held the 2nd

Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the district office boardroom.

The Journey Begins With A Strong Student Council

It was clear from the start that Conger Elementary Schools’ 2016-2017 Student Council members were going to be great examples of what it means to be a student leader.

This enthusiastic team is comprised of third, fourth and fifth grade students, from all upper primary classrooms.

After fall elections, the students immediately began to embody the student council mission statement. The mission is to allow students to become responsible leaders within our community and promote the values that represent good character in all students, through trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, honesty, hard work, and reliability.

The council members came ready to set goals and accomplish great things for all Conger Cougars. Amongst the goals set by the council this year, they have focused on projects that enhance every classroom environment, specifically by raising funds to purchase high quality literature for each classr and grade level. Several fundraising events have been completed already including sales of Christmas and Valentine Grams, Saint Patrick’s Lucky Charms, and Easter surprises that classmates were able to purchase for others to share the love.

Thus far the council has raised $450.00 and do not intend to slow their pace. Soon they will be surveying each teacher in order to develop a book order list. The students will be compiling the order, calculating shipping and handling, tracking the shipment, as well as conducting an inventory upon their arrival. Following that, the students will then deliver all of the books to the appropriate classrooms.. Conger staff are very proud of these young students. Everyone

in the building knows who they are based on their behavior and the ultra super cool tie-dye t-shirts they designed and wear on meeting day. The council members are leading by example and taking responsibility for the role they play in making a

difference that will impact our school, community and country.

The council advisors are Conger teachers Gian Christmas (2nd grade) and Norma Mathis (kindergarten).

Helpful Links

District Facebook PageBully Tip LinkAfter School Program2015-2016 Calendar2016-2017 CalendarKFCS Policy ManualCode of Conduct EnglishCode of Conduct SpanishFamilyLink PortalSchool Lunch MenusConger Elementary SchoolMills Elementary SchoolPelican Elementary SchoolRoosevelt Elementary SchoolPonderosa Middle SchoolKlamath Union High SchoolDr. Hillyer’s Twitter FeedBoard Meeting Minutes

Visit our website often for information & updates. If there is something you would like to see us add, please let us know so we can take it under consideration!

On evening of May 12th the members of the Class of 2029 will fill the hallways of Conger, Mills, Pelican and Roosevelt Elementary Schools for our annual Kindergarten Round-Up! All children who will be age 5 on or before September 1st are invited to bring their parents for this fun evening.

The round-up events at each school will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a complimentary dinner followed by a presentation at 6:00 p.m.Children and parents will then have the opportunity to meet the kindergarten teachers, familiarize themselves with the school and classrooms and to learn about the kindergarten curriculum.

Parents will be registering their children that evening and are asked to bring your child’s certitied, state-issued birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency.

All families attending the round-up will receive a complimentary book for their child as well as a handout with information about the English Language Arts and Math learning for the 2016-2017 school year.

parents who have questions or need additional information regarding this fun kindergarten kick-off are encouraged to call the school where their child will be attending. If you are unsure which school they will attend, please call the district office.

District Ofc. 541-883-4700 ext. 1 Conger 541-883-4772Mills 541-883-4754Pelican 541-883-4765Roosevelt 541-883-4750

English Flier Papel Español

#KFCSGiveBackDay

The Klamath Falls City Schools is fortunate to be the recipient of a phenomenal support from the citizens of Klamath Falls. From financial support, to untold hours of volunteer serve, to in-kind products and services and more. Fortunate indeed!

Klamath Union High School students are really going all out this year with each class taking on a project. From polishing the Veteran’s Park Memorial and train; planting the flower planters along Main and Klamath with the

Garden Clug to painting a mural and cleaning up the bike path.

District office staff will be completing their annual clean-up of the bike path located above the district office and will also be hosting a blood drive.

Be sure and watch our June newsletter for photos and stories about projects completed by our elementary schools and middle school as well.

Party for the Playground

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 the PTO from Roosevelt Elementary School will hold a fundraising event to benefit the upgrade of the playground .

The event, called the “Bull Moose Party for the Playground” will be held at the Favell Museum from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Important Dates

May 12th Kindergarten Round-Up

May 26thKFCS Give Back Day

May 30th Memorial Day - No School

June 2ndGraduation Sensation

June 4th KI Graduation

June 12thKUHS Graduation

June 13thBoard Meeting and Recognition of the 2015-16 Superintendent’s

Student Advisory Board Members

June 15thLast Day of School

Tickets for the fundraiser are $25 and may be obtained by contacting the PTO via email at kfrooseveltpto@gmail.com or by calling (503) 523-7707.

Attendees will enjoy a silent auction, and hors d’oeuvres & drinks with special guest, President Theodore Roosevelt! Potrayed by Joe Wiegand, the nationals leading Teddy Roosevelt reprisor/impersonator. He began performing as Roosevelt in 2004 at the pinnacle of a twenty-five year career in public policy and political campaigns. Joe has been featured as President Roosevelt in “The Men Who Build America” on the History Channel, served as the model for the newest TR sculpture at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, and has a feature role in “Wile America,” a film about our national parks which debuted in IMSC theaters this past January. Additionally, Mr. Wiegand performed this role in the White House for President and Mrs. Bush.

The playground upgrade will include new turf, new asphalt as well as other additions. All costs associated with this project will be paid for through fundraising efforts, donations and grants. The PTO has been working on this project for several months and is committed to building a safe and modern playground for Roosevelt students and the community.