Attention middle school parents,
Google is sponsoring a 2-day introductory robotics workshop for kids on the weekend of September 16-17, 2023 at The Dalles, OR. This workshop is for any middle school student in grades 6-8 who is interested in robotics and learning more about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Openings fill up quickly so register soon to reserve your spot!
This is best suited to any student in grades 6-8 who is a beginner or has limited experience with robotics.
The focus of these workshops is to give kids a chance to experience STEM and work with a group to build a robot over the course of the 2-day weekend in a fun and inclusive environment. Robotics instructors will support students through the robot building process, with everyone having a chance to have a friendly competition with their robots on day 2. Google will provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, all robotics supplies, and a full two days of inspiration and STEM curriculum.
Check out this video of a similar workshop from 2022 that was focused on girls in STEM.
Workshop Registration Information:
Location: Fort Dalles Readiness Center, 402 E Scenic Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058
Dates: September 16-17, 2023
Time: 8am-4pm daily
Parents can register their student who is entering grade 6-8 in Fall 2023 here
Please feel free to share this information with friends/workplaces/parents/schools/newsletters and social media.
Bird nests and bird houses built by our very own summer school ornithologists!
Summer school STEM fun! Galaxy in a Bottle, Glow Day and Mars Rovers built out of pasta.
Check out the paper mache planets created by 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students in STEM class at summer school with Mrs. Huffman.
Dufur Library Summer Reading Program Update: Due to the fire camp at the school, July 11th's activity will take place at the Dufur City Park at the concession stand.
At the Dufur Library Summer Reading Program tomorrow, July 11th, there will be a presentation by the Museum of Natural and Cultural History "Oregon Rocks" digging into rocks, fossils and the earth at 11:30 a.m. All children in the community are welcome!
During Summer School, Ms. Dawkins' Mid-Level Crochet Class has been learning a new skill and making penguins! They've done such a great job and their critters are turning out super cute!
Today is our final day of summer school for this year. We had a great month full of fun activities! We just want to remind you that the Dufur Library Summer Reading Program will be hosting activities from next week through August 8th. All children in the community are welcome to join the fun! The summer library hours are each Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm, and 6 pm to 8 pm.
July 11th will have the Museum of Natural and Cultural History "Oregon Rocks" dig into rocks, fossils and earth at 11:30 am;
July 18th will have Red Yarn Concert at 1 pm;
July 25th will have Jay Frasier Sleight of Hand and Physical Comedy Show at 1 pm;
August 1st will have the Reptile Man at 1 pm;
August 8th will have End of Summer Treats at 1 pm
Here is our list of Honor Roll students for the second half of the 2022-23 school year! Honor Roll students have earned a 3.5 to 4.0 GPA. Honorable Mention students have earned a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49. Great work Rangers!
Posted is the Dufur School 6th-12th grade bell schedule for the 2023/2024 school year. The biggest thing to note is that middle school and high school breakfast times have changed compared to the 2022/2023 school year.
The last two weeks of Summer School, K-5th grade students learned about Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh. Students worked with Mrs. Mead on their Cubist Portraits and Starry Night inspired paintings. They have learned about Impressionist and Abstract artwork, free hand drew their Starry Night outlines, and learned to use oil pastels. Great job trying something new, Rangers!
Community PSA: Here is updated information about One Community Health's Mobile Medical Unit's next visit on July 5th.
Our yearbook class is looking for pictures from this past year's Ranger baseball season. If you have any photos you would like to share please email them to beverson@dufur.k12.or.us! Thanks
Mrs. Huffman’s 5th graders ended the year creating paper circuits and would like to thank Julie Cucuel with the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub for providing a generous grant making the project possible.
Day 2 of Summer School Art highlighting an artist of the week, Michelangelo. Kindergarten-5th graders worked with Mrs. Mead on their inspired artwork. Students continued their Sistine Chapel artwork and carved soap as the famous sculptor did marble!
Dufur Community PSA: The One Community Health Mobile Medical Unit will be here on June 21st. Appointments will be available for any community members. See the attached flyer for details!
Kindergarten-5th graders are learning about a famous artist each week of summer school and working to create their own inspirational pieces. This week students are learning about Michelangelo and started their Sistine Chapel inspired drawings. They loved the challenge of drawing laying down and on the walls like Michelangelo!
The Dufur School District has received a generous grant from The Roundhouse Foundation in the amount of $100,000. This funding will support the purchase of a modular building that will house a School-Based Heath Center. Thank you to The Roundhouse Foundation for assisting Dufur School District in our goal to open a School-Based Heath Center in January 2024.
Mr. Bob from the OSU Extension Office worked with the 3rd Grade for several months. He taught Ms. Dawkins' class where food comes from, the different plant parts and which ones are edible, as well as the importance of pollinators. During the final activities, he helped students plant their own crops and make garden markers. Thanks for the fun and engaging lessons, Mr. Bob!
As the school year ends, the needs of our students do not. The Ranger Pride Education Foundation established the Raising Rangers fund during the holiday season this winter. The campaign continues with the new Raising Rangers Summer Fun Fund which will help purchase family pool passes, assist with camp registration and help us cover experiences and activities for our summer school curriculum. If you would like to donate, you can use the QR Code or this link: https://go.dojiggy.io/raisingrangersup
Go Rangers!
