Cardinal Callings

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September 15, 2017

It has been another wonderful week of school here in Waitsburg.

This week, I'd like to talk about a few things:

1. Air Quality-Our air quality last week and earlier this week was compromised, necessitating restriction of outdoor activity. The information above on this webpage details our process for air quality monitoring. Hopefully things will remain clear. 

2. At our Board meeting earlier in the week, our Board of Directors authorized adding another session of preschool. The morning session will begin on September 18. The afternoon session will begin on September 25. The delayed start will give everyone time to plan for a successful opening. Preschool is a great opportunity for children to get a head start with school. 

3. Attendance Policy and Incentive Program-There has been a lot going on at the state level with chronic absenteeism and attendance. Mrs. Wooderchak and other secondary staff presented the attendance incentive program at the Board meeting. The incentive program is a reward program, not a policy. Our policy has remained pretty much intact as in the past. It will be our job to communicate any state implemented changes to you. Sorry for any confusion this has caused. 

4. Athletics and Activities are running full swing. We have had high school football, volleyball, cheer, and cross country going, and middle school is school competition begins next week. It has my pleasure attending these events. Our participants work hard to prepare for games and activities. Please come support our students. Our children love to see people at their events supporting them. 

5. Meeting with ASB Officers-On Wednesday, I had an opportunity to meet with our ASB Officers and Mrs. Groom, their advisor. We talked about what "legacy" means as well as discussed what a high school experience should look like. We had a great discussion. It is my goal to continue to meet with the officers. Later that evening, the Officers did a wonderful job introducing themselves at the Board meeting and talking about what they do.

6. Our K-12 staff have been involved in all staff collaboration. The collaboration began at our in-service in August. We are focusing on relationships, and doing what we can to ensure students success. At our September 13 collaboration, we discussed having a "YES" culture. Click here to access the in-service information.

7. On a personal note, we are taking our youngest daughter to Oregon State University today to begin her college career. She will be there with our oldest child, another daughter. It's always hard when the babies leave the nest. We will miss her dearly, but this is another crucial step in her life. 

Take Care

Jon :)

Board Meeting
Workshop
Wednesday September 27, 2017
Preston Hall
6pm 

 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We are seeking committed, dynamic, and passionate individuals to work with our students. Please see below for current vacancies.

Substitutes Needed for 
the following positions:
Certificated Teachers
Instructional Paraeducator
Custodian
Food Services Assistant
School Bus Driver

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