Crow-Applegate-Lorane School District

June 11 AES Summer Farewell clarification: This will be a drive-through event only. Staff will be out along the curb to collect work packets and wish everyone an awesome summer. Come by between 3:00pm and 4:30pm and take home a sweet bag o' goodies!!!

A reminder that our 8th grade recognition is a drive-thru ceremony this year. We hope to see the kids and their families on June 9th from 6-7 pm as we hand out certificates and awards. Thanks, Principal Rodemack

Summer Farewell: Please come by and see us one last time before summer begins.Teachers, aides, cooks, bus drivers, and office staff will be out front at Applegate Elementary School on June 11 from 3:00-4:30pm. Turn in your final work packet and let's celebrate summer with you!

Parents of Seniors, It has been brought to my attention that some parents have questions or concerns about the logistics of our graduation ceremony. I apologize for this severely short notice, but I will hold a parent meeting tomorrow morning at 9:30 to answer any questions parents may have, and to listen to any input parents have about the ceremony. The meeting is rushed because there is not a lot of time before our ceremony and I was informed this time worked best, click on the link below to attend. I encourage you to reach out to me if you are unable to attend and have questions about the event. krodemack@cal.k12.or.us Thank you, Principal Rodemack Senior Parent Mtg Fri, May 29, 2020 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM (PDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/491995237 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 - One-touch: tel:+15713173122,,491995237# Access Code: 491-995-237 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/491995237

CAL SD furlough days - Like other school districts in Oregon, we anticipate budget reductions of approximately 8% in the 2020-21 year. To save funds, all district staff will be furloughed one day weekly (May 22-June 12). NOTE: Teachers may not take the same day off each week.

Date: May 20, 2020 Crow Applegate Lorane Community, The following is meant to give guidance to our upcoming graduation ceremony on June 5th at 7pm, gates open at 6pm. This graduation ceremony is not required by any seniors or their families. We want to put people’s safety and health at the top of our priorities. We will be adhering to all social distancing guidelines, and ask attendees to do the same. To start, in following guidelines, this year’s graduation will be held at our football field. Graduates will be seated in chairs on the field, six feet apart, facing our stands. All seniors and speakers will be required to wear masks. People attending the ceremony will remain in their cars the entirety of the ceremony, parked around the track. Upon arrival at the field, a staff member will be directing cars and handing out programs and we apologize that no preferential parking will be able to be given to families as parking will be based on arrival order. Families safely carpooling is encouraged to limit the amount of vehicles present. Graduation starts at 7pm and we encourage people to arrive earlier to make sure the extra requirements to parking will be wrapping up prior to the event starting. On the track we ask vehicles to maintain a slow and safe speed during the entire ceremony process. During the ceremony, we will be using the stadiums speakers, but will also have the speakers being broadcasted over the radio. This is a short distance broadcast and most likely will not be able to be obtained much farther from the school’s grounds. In addition, we plan on broadcasting the ceremony via live stream over Facebook or YouTube. We hope the live stream will help people who want to remain home to still be capable of being a part of the ceremony. In addition, the school will be taking pictures of the entire ceremony and each graduate to be shared with all of the families. The ceremony itself will hopefully feel very normal. Graduates enter, take their seats in front of the stands. A special presentation of the Star Spangled Banner will be given by Mr. Dixon on his trombone. We will then have the speeches given. When it is time, graduates will be walking up to the stands, one at a time, and receive their diploma. At this time, board member Jeff Ramp will be sharing a story of the graduate and listing any/all awards and scholarships given to the student. After diplomas are given, the graduates will be able to toss their caps on the football field; all while maintaining social distancing guidelines. To end, and possibly the hardest part to follow guidelines, is that graduates will be asked to get in their vehicles immediately after the ceremony is finished. We plan on having the graduates taking a lap with their families, and then will leave the school grounds immediately afterwards. Once the graduates have left the track, staff will direct attendees to exit the school’s grounds. We ask that all follow social distancing guidelines by not getting out of their vehicle for pictures and leave school grounds immediately after the ceremony. As we near the date, I would like to state that these details are subject to change, and any changes will be communicated. If you have any questions on this process, please contact me at my email below. Thank you, Principal Rodemack krodemack@cal.k12.or.us

CHS Class of 2020 - Applications for the Karen Diess Memorial Scholarship https://5il.co/gbes and the Edward E. Cooper Scholarship https://5il.co/gbet are due on June 2. Submit to the CAL SD District Office or by email to lhartwig@cal.k12.or.us.

Crow-Applegate-Lorane SD Board of Directors (in person) meeting in the Applegate Board Room on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:00pm. Executive Session at 6:30pm. Agenda link: https://5il.co/gbe9

Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020. Oregon is participating in the National Primetime Graduation Special Saturday (5/16/20) at 5:00pm PDT. ODE Press Release: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/bulletins/28bcd09 NOTE: Starts at 5:00pm PDT.

Crow Middle High School cheer teams are looking for themed basket donations for a raffle they are planning to hold this spring. We will be using the money raised to go towards new cheer uniforms among other items. We would greatly appreciate any donation you are able to give. Weather it be a entire themed basket or a few items to go towards another basket. We will be providing a donation receipt with the tax ID number for your records. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Shaylee at (541) 248-7790 or at crowcheer@gmail.com. On behalf of all the cheerleaders and coaches we thank you for your consideration.

CMHS Kahoot Challenge! Students, see how many questions you can answer from all the different classes at CMHS. The more you get correct the better chance your grade can claim the class trophy! https://kahoot.it/challenge/08758283?challenge-id=19acdab0-f953-49dd-9366-040bf2d290d2_1588961904239

It's the same, but different. The same: Crow High School Class of 2020 Diplomas awarded as scheduled on June 5, 2020 at 7:00pm. Different: Drive-through Graduation at the CHS Football Field. Spectators stay in cars; Grads get diplomas in grandstands. More info soon.

The CAL SD Budget Committee wants to hear from you on the 2020-21 Proposed Budget https://5il.co/ftr7. Questions/comments may be made in person during the virtual meeting or submitted in advancemmcrae@cal.k12.or.us. Meeting Notice: https://calor.apptegy.us/article/234885?org=cal

The CAL SD Budget Committee will meet on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 7:00pm or immediately after a special Board meeting to consider applicants for the vacant committee position (if any). See the Budget Meeting Notice at https://5il.co/flno. The agenda is at https://5il.co/fqv9.

Help!! We need new pictures on our website! Take a picture of your kid(s) doing schoolwork or talking with a teacher and send to Donna at dwillits@cal.k12.or.us. We can’t wait to see you again!

Crow-Applegate-Lorane students in any grade may now submit assignments completed on paper. Drop boxes are located outside NW entry doors of Applegate Elementary (Grade 3-6 hallway) from 7:30am–3:30pm on Mondays & Wednesdays and from 7:30am–7:00pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Services for Lorena Darlene “Tiny” Ramp are pending. Please donate to CHS Scholarship Fund in lieu of flowers. https://www.legacy.com/amp/obituaries/registerguard/195990137 Rest In Peace, Tiny. You are loved and missed.

CORRECTION: Crow-Applegate-Lorane SD has two (2) at-large vacancies on the Budget Committee. To apply please email your letter of interest to lhartwig@cal.k12.or.us. The first meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2020 and is likely to be conducted virtually (online).

Crow-Applegate-Lorane SD has one at-large vacancy on the Budget Committee. To apply please email your letter of interest to lhartwig@cal.k12.or.us. The first meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2020 and is likely to be conducted virtually (online).

Students/Parents, We start a new journey in education this week that has never been done before. In a short time, our world has been told to change what we deemed normal. Society has been asked to adjust and adjust over and over. We may not know when these social oddities may stop, but we do know one thing, education must go on. Our staff has put in a massive amount of effort to change their classrooms for distance learning. I can honestly say, through the work I have witnessed, that the staff at Crow Middle/High School cares deeply about their students! At the front of all of our conversations it has had the students in mind. Instead of complaining, having fear, or anxiety, our staff has asked how? How can we best serve our community and students? I believe they are going to achieve this goal of providing education in the best way possible for the students. In these next few weeks, we will all have to learn these new formats and skills. It will involve patience from all parties as we embark on this journey. With that, I want to give some advice for families that I hope will help. This is just advice that works for me, but I want to acknowledge that all families are different, and what works for yours can look many different ways. 1. Communication will be key. I encourage you all to communicate often with the teachers. No question is too small. Students have to be willing to ask through email, chats, or calls to teachers about what they need to know. Teachers can no longer read the non-verbal ques that they had in the classroom. 2. Create a work space for your student. It is best to try and find a space where your student can focus and work in a quiet place. I know this isn’t always possible, but try your best to provide a space for students to work. With the weather being better, this doesn’t even need to be inside, just one that creates focus. 3. Set up schedules. Along with a space to focus, students often underestimate how much time online learning can be. Our staff has been informed that their lessons should take about 30 minutes per class. That means a student with a full schedule could have upwards of three and a half hours of work a day, every day. This time doesn’t have to be done all at once, in fact, I encourage you to break this time up throughout the day. Whatever works for your student, set up a schedule for them to try and follow. Set timers and goals for each work period. I would also encourage physical breaks. Have your student go do something active during their breaks that will help reset their minds. 4. Patience, patience, patience! This is new for everyone. It will not be perfect. It is ok if it doesn’t go as smooth as you expected at first. Have patience in figuring out how these new things best operate for you and your student. If the internet goes down, that is ok. Work to get it back, and get back at the grind when you have it. Just to let you know, Rays is offering free internet to anyone that needs it, and our school is working on systems to help our community. If something is not working for you, let the teachers know and we will try to reach your needs. 5. Enjoy these moments. I have seen so many posts on social media, joking in nature, about how tired parents are of their children being at home. I encourage you to be one that fights this stereotype. The adults of the house set the tone for everyone. If the kids feel a tension or frustration, it will be passed on to them. When I speak to kids about what is the most important thing in their life, the number one answer, without question, is FAMILY! Kids love their families, even though teenagers can be fun at showing it sometimes, and we are getting more family time than I have ever had in my life. Love it, embrace it, and cherish how much time we get to spend with our families in this unprecedented time. To end, if any of our families have questions or concerns, please let us know. Those in need of a Chromebook will get the opportunity to check one out this week, stay tuned for communication on where and when. Thank you for all you do for our students. Sincerely, Principal Rodemack