DUFUR SCHOOL DISTRICT #29

A reminder that the Missoula Children's Theatre is in Dufur School this week to present "Alice in Wonderland". Rehearsals begin today, 3/14 at 3:30 pm. All students K-12 are eligible to participate.

In light of the lifting of the masking mandate this evening, we want to share our latest guidance with you. https://www.dufur.k12.or.us/page/health-and-nursing-services This will be the guidance we will be following starting Monday morning. If you have any questions, please contact the school.

A huge thank you to Sean Egeland from Ridgeline Plumbing for showing mid-level students the ins and outs of the plumbing profession.

In a small school, the employees wear a lot of different hats. Sometimes the Superintendent gets to do recess duty! Happy Friday everyone.

The mask mandate for Oregon schools ends at the end of the day on Friday, March 11. It is now truly a choice as to whether students and staff wear masks while in school. Please read these important facts around mask guidance: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1925437/Lifting_of_Mask_Mandate.pdf

Plans on underway for this year's Prom. "A Medieval Night" will be held on April 16th, at the Civic Auditorium for Dufur High students.

Registration for the 2022 Dufur Trap Season is now open for 8th - 12th grade students. Contact Robert Wallace, at robertwallacebiz@gmail.com, to get registration information or with any participation questions. You can also contact the school. The deadline to Register is March 20th 2022, and the cost to register is $35. The program is through the Oregon State High School Clay Target League, http://orclaytarget.com/. Participants must have a Hunter Safety Card or complete the programs safety training (SAFE program online). The season will start after Spring Break. the week of March 28th. The team will shoot one night per week at Stan Ashbrook’s, just south of Dufur. Each participant is responsible to provide their own shotgun, ammunition and clay targets. 2022 Spring League - http://orclaytarget.com/2021/07/21/spring-league/

Dufur High School students were able to learn more about how to stay safe and protect their privacy online thanks to Rachel Visser, the Prevention Education Manager from KIDS Center! We asked Rachel to come and work with our students about internet safety and they had a great time and had great conversations! Next month Rachel will be working with our Middle School students! Thanks Rachel!

Had a great day working with the Jerri Walker DePriest Board of Trustees, discussing the potential of multi year scholarships! Go Rangers!

Last Friday welding students welcomed Joe Harvey into the shop to learn about the importance of having the right flow of electricity for the right tool and the process of rewiring a plug back to the breaker box. We would like to give a huge shout out to Platt for donating the materials needed and to Mr. Harvey for donating his time. It was a great experience!

Mrs. Bale's 1st grade class had a special guest to read to them this week. Deputy Ray Thomas came and spent some time with them, and it was awesome!

Parents please feel free to join the Jerri Walker DePriest scholarship presentation that seniors are attending today. Due to technology, this meeting will not be recorded. Kristin Whitley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Jerri Walker DePriest Scholarship Presentation Time: Mar 9, 2022 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86347496441?pwd=R3J1M3NvRmx0a1JxeGRPck9tLy9oUT09 Meeting ID: 863 4749 6441 Passcode: sip9AZ One tap mobile +13462487799,,86347496441#,,,,*942853# US (Houston) +16699009128,,86347496441#,,,,*942853# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 863 4749 6441 Passcode: 942853 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kclUmwDVPK

Dufur School wants to remind parents and the community that Missoula Children's Theater will be here from 3/14-3/19 putting on a production of Alice in Wonderland. Rehearsal times Monday through Thursday will be from 3:30-5:30, with a rehearsal schedule for Friday TBA.

Hello Dufur Families. Here are a couple of reminders: 1)Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 9th, is an early release for students at 1 p.m. 2) If your child is absent from school, please call, email or use ParentVue to report the absence to the school before 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. Thanks, and have a great day!

It is the time of year that we begin to build our roster for the next Kindergarten class. If you live within the Dufur School District boundaries and have a child who will be 5 years old on or before 9/1/2022, please call the school to get your child on the list for next year. If you are unsure if you live within the district or have other questions, please give us a call, 541-467-2509!

Mrs. Anderson's American Government class visited the Wasco County Courthouse today and met with Judge Janet Stauffer. Students have been studying the federal, state, and local judicial systems, and we are very thankful to the judge and court for enriching their experience.

The Dufur School District was recently awarded a $ 25,000 dollar Asbestos Hazard Assessment Grant from the Oregon Department of Education. This work will occur during the 2022 summer.

The Cyber Safety presentation for parents is kicking off at 5:30 tonight in the Dufur School cafeteria. For those parents who are unable to attend in person, there is a Zoom link below: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84491957771?pwd=aHNMaEhwRmxQSjQvczBNRUJZdllUZz09 Meeting ID: 844 9195 7771 Passcode: 63vaQr One tap mobile +13462487799,,84491957771#,,,,*878617# US (Houston) +16699009128,,84491957771#,,,,*878617# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 844 9195 7771 Passcode: 878617 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k8Dy7h2Rz

Please see the link below if you want to view a recording of the MyDay Friday parent Zoom that took place on 2/26. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cf_2fJaYPa8rtEtMAbwxMhKUgUKG-9RF/view?usp=sharing

Dufur School invites parents and families to attend a feedback forum around MyDay Friday scheduling this Saturday, February 26th, at 10:00 a.m. The concept of MyDay Friday replaces the notion of a four-day school week and utilizes in-session Fridays to allow more engagement and enrichment opportunities for students. Kristin Whitley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MyDay Friday Family Feedback Forum Time: Feb 26, 2022 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84887502533?pwd=UGp5YnEvaEoyL3Z1NTlOUXBncnJHUT09 Meeting ID: 848 8750 2533 Passcode: 1wA8t2 One tap mobile +13462487799,,84887502533#,,,,*224454# US (Houston) +16699009128,,84887502533#,,,,*224454# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 848 8750 2533 Passcode: 224454 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kPX7CzIge