Crow-Applegate-Lorane School District

I will be sending out one more article tomorrow. Then we will be sending out a survey next week. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/articles/cellphones-in-school-what-to-know

Another article, originally from the Wall Street Journal, about cell phones and student's attention. This one really dives into how distracting phones can be, even if they are away in a pocket. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/1798/2018/03/How-Smartphones-Hijack-Our-Minds-_-WallStreetJournal-_-7OCT17.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiPqP_Xyf3-AhW-GzQIHdSqBEcQFnoECAwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3seO0SifmI5i7aVjfEHctA

May 2023 Superintendent Update https://5il.co/1uk61

Families, CMHS is considering adopting a no student cell phone policy. Reasons for engaging in this conversation are numerous, but the short version is that we have seen an unhealthy attachment to phones after the pandemic and behaviors, drama/rumor spreading, and overall mental health have been a struggle and it is believed phones can play a large role. So...we would like to engage families in their perspectives on this subject. I, Kevin Rodemack, will be sending out several articles that relate to the subject. After we have sent several articles, we will send out a Google Form for families to fill out and give feedback on our cell phone policy. Please look for more articles in the upcoming days, and we strongly encourage people to dive into their own research to form their perspective. We will also be giving students a chance for feedback after we collect family feedback. Here is our first article: https://kidslox.com/guide-to/pros-of-cellphones-in-school/

The agenda for the May 18, 2023 CAL School board meeting can be found here https://5il.co/1u9xq

Latest CMHS Newsletter. Enjoy the sun and good luck Track! https://5il.co/1u843

From Superintendent Heidi Brown: Communication regarding simulated emergency event at Crow High School Titled: “Operation Prom Night” Tomorrow - Thursday, May 11th - Crow High School will be working in coordination with local police and emergency responders to simulate a vehicular emergency. This event is called “Operation Prom Night” with the intention of high school students and families understanding the dangers and seriousness of drunken driving. There will be a realistic reenactment involving sheriffs, EMTs, and a mortuary service. We are letting everyone know so that people are not alarmed when they see emergency vehicles and/or hear sirens. Some vehicles will be staged at the elementary before moving to the event at the high school, which is scheduled to begin about 9:00 am. Please, reach out to the Crow High School front office if you have any questions. Thank you, and please be safe.

Latest CMHS Newsletter. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! https://5il.co/1tx4d

A successful MS Cinder Classic! Thank you all that help. Credit to Derek French for the photos. https://photos.app.goo.gl/URk3sFxj5A5K7MAm8

Latest CMHS Newsletter. Hope all enjoy the sun. https://5il.co/1thll

The agenda for the April 27th School Board Meeting is available here https://5il.co/1t9f0

The agenda for the upcoming Budget Meeting on April 13th is available here https://5il.co/1s65n

Our winners of the shed raffle! Congrats, and thank you all who supported our program!

We will be pulling the winner of the shed raffle at noon tomorrow (3/24). Look on the CAL Facebook page for the live stream starting at noon!

March 2023 Superintendent Update https://5il.co/1qzyu

Latest CMHS Newsletter. Enjoy the sun! https://5il.co/1qzh2

Due to icy road conditions, we are in a 2-hour delay today. No before school care and no hot breakfast. Applegate begins at 10:00 and CMHS at 10:15. Friday, March 3. Be safe.

Parents, please encourage your student to come out for Track and Field (no it isn't just running, but throwing too). We don't have a lot of students signed up and if they don't participate in our spring sport they will be idle for nearly six months before any fall sports. Being involved has many benefits and can help with your students mental/physical health. Go to https://hello.familyid.com/ to sign your student up for Track and Field. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kevin Rodemack at krodemack@cal.k12.or.us

Update - all CAL schools will be closed for the day.

CAL schools will be on a 3 hour delay today. Applegate will begin at 11:00 and CMHS at 11:15. We are hoping temperatures rise and road conditions improve. Any updates will be communicated by 9:00.