DUFUR SCHOOL DISTRICT #29

Here is a clearer version of Mr. Henderson's letter!

In light of the latest guidance from the Governor's office, here is information from Superintendent Henderson. Please feel free to contact the school if you have questions! 541-467-2509

As the new school year approaches many questions are present around what school will look like for the 20/21 school year. The districts planning team is in place and making good progress. We will be providing an update by weeks end on that work. A couple areas of great concern for families as identified on our recent survey, 1. Child Care, the district is very aware of this challenge, and is working toward being a part of the solution with child care when school begins. 2. Deciding whether or not to have students return to school. To return, or not to return during the pandemic is strictly a families decision. Families more comfortable with an online only option will have support from the school district. Please don't feel that you have to develop a home school curriculum, the district can and will provide materials and support for your students until they return to daily attendance. Information changes rapidly, moving forward the district will provide weekly updates on progress. If you have specific questions please call, 541-467-2509. I look forward to working together in the coming weeks to provide a quality learning experience for each Dufur School family.

Thursday, July 23 rd from 4-6 pm, the Dufur School Community library will be providing a take and make. Please feel free to stop by the school parking lot and pick up a bag of crafts and books to take home with you. This a is a first come first serve event and is sponsored by grants and the community library. If you have questions please email sarah.tierney@dufur.k12.or.us

Dufur School families: Pandemic EBT cards have started to arrive. Watch your mail for an envelope from the Oregon Department of Human Services. It may be addressed to your child.

Thanks to all that have completed the district survey concerning school re-opening options. The survey will be live until Friday July 10. We have received 132 responses thus far. Your responses are valued and will be an integral part of our planning for a safe re-entry to school in September. As our plan comes together we will share with you and request your feedback. We are striving to develop options for to serve each families comfort level for re-entry to school. Together we will create quality learning options for all Dufur students both onsite and online. Have a safe weekend!

Dufur High School will be conducting conditioning sessions beginning on July 6 for high school athletes. Individual coaches will reach out to their teams with dates/times. All current Covid-19 health guidance will be followed. The Ranger Football team will be conducting conditioning sessions on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 until 9 pm.

Dufur School is conducting a survey on re-opening school, formats, etc. Please go to the district web-page under news and complete the survey. We value your input and look forward to your feedback.

Attention! Beginning on 6/24/20, we will be moving to G-Mail, so you will need to access your e-mail account through the Google G. Suites button at our school website, or simply log in at google. com. Your e-mail address and password will remain the same. In coming e-mail will no longer come to the Outlook account. You can still access your old account at Outlook if you need to view any of those old e-mails. Eventually, they will migrate over. Moving contacts is a snap. I can help you with that.

Here is an update we received from ODE: P-EBT benefits issuance is an ongoing process. and timeframes may vary by student. Families of eligible students that have not received their benefits by August 15, 2020 should reach out to DHS using the contact information listed below. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is working closely with school districts and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to ensure that P-EBT benefits are issued to eligible students. The benefits will be issued directly from the Department of Human Services. Benefits issuance questions should be directed to DHS by calling (503) 945-6481 or through email at ebt.schoolmeals@dhsoha.state.or.us ODE Child Nutrition Programs would like to make you aware of the following important resource for accessing additional nutrition in your area now: Needfood.Oregon.gov We would also like to invite you to visit ODE’s website under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer section for information and resources pertaining to P-EBT.

Columbia Gorge Food Bank will be at Dufur School on Wednesday, June 24th, from 9-11 a.m. for "Farm to Family" food distribution. All community members are welcome!

Thanks to all for making this possible. Great partnership between the City of Dufur and Dufur High School.

All School Districts in our state are currently working on educational plans for the fall. The Dufur School Districts intent is to be in school as scheduled in late August. We will be working to develop the required plan for the Oregon Department of Education throughout the summer. The district will be requesting input from the community in the development of the plan. We plan to begin summer conditioning programs for high school student athletes beginning on July 6. All dates / times for conditioning opportunities will be announced on June 29. Go Rangers!

Construction update from Superintendent Henderson. View the letter from this link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/744718/Bond_Letter_from_Henderson.pdf

I'd like to thank everyone in our educational community that has worked hard to make the best of a difficult situation since March 13. Parents and the entire school staff should all be proud of the collective effort to produce the best educational product possible for our students. I look forward to seeing everyone in the fall and returning to some sense of normalcy! Have a a great summer!

Congratulations to 2020 DHS graduates Mikayla Kelly and Madelyne Smith who both recently won prizes in the One Community Health Art Scholarship Program! Congratulations Ladies!

Columbia Gorge Food Bank "Farm to Family" food distribution today starting at 10 a.m. All are welcome!

Just a reminder that we are gathering Chromebooks. They can be dropped off at the front of the school on Thursday June 4th between 12:00-4:30 and Monday June 8th between 2:00-6:00pm. We will be gathering them on the lunch/bus routes as well. Please have them ready at your lunch drop location and time, including Calvary Baptist Church in TD and Celilo between 11:30-12:30. Also, if students left stuff in their lockers, it can be retrieved when dropping off Chromebooks. Everything will be in the main building. Please use the new entrance.

Not traditional, but fun just the same!

More fun at the Sunshine Mill!