School Safety Meeting
I’m sure you would agree news of recent school shootings across the nation bring to light our own safety concerns within our schools. As a result of the latest events, Astoria School District sought assistance from local, trained individuals within the community to help identify and resolve potential safety issues within our school buildings. The committee toured all District properties and met with school administrators. The members provided insight, awareness and procedural recommendations to support increased protection for Astoria students and staff.
Astoria School District Board of Directors will review the findings of the safety assessment and set a timeline to implement the necessary recommendations at their next regular meeting on May 8, 2013, 7:30 P.M. in the 3rd floor boardroom at Gray School. The discussion will include staff training, communications, emergency procedures and high priority safety measures. In addition, the following members of the safety assessment team will be recognized for their time, commitment and dedication to increase student safety within our district:
Officer Matt Clausen – Astoria Police Department
Mr. Dave Fitch – Astoria School District Parent
Lieutenant Jim Mitchell – Army National Guard
Sergeant Matt Philllips – Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office
Undoubtedly, providing a safe environment for students and staff is imperative. On behalf of the district, I would like to express our most sincere gratitude to these individuals.
Budget Information
Astoria School District is in the beginning stages of creating the 2013 – 2014 school year budget. In order to help facilitate and understand the process better, “A Budget Guide for our Community” has been generated by the District. The guide is attached. It is designed to provide a brief overview and historical look at how Astoria School District funds are utilized. In addition, the document provides demographics, student performance data, and enrollment & funding forecasting information. The guide is intended to help staff and patrons gain insight into the guiding recommendations and funding decisions for now and in the future. Pages 15 - 16 of the budget guide specifically address the budget assumption figures.
As part of the budget process, the District welcomes feedback from patrons and community members regarding the “Guiding Principles”. These values are designed to help create priorities used in the formulation of the budget. A pre-budget planning meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2013, 6:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor boardroom at Gray School. Anyone interested is welcome to attend!
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions concerning the budget guide or pre-budget meeting, (503)325-6441 or
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Activities for Astoria this Summer
Parents and students: While using this informational page to plan fun activities, consider extras you could add to the experience: Bring sketch books and take time to sketch your surroundings. Pack a picnic lunch in your backpack instead of buying “fast” food. Bring your camera or make a video of your experience. Plan a hike with all of the above supplies! There are so many opportunities for healthy fun in
Downtown
Ø Free audio tours of local attractions: pick up the downloadable audio tours from the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact Us
Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce
111 West Marine Drive
P. O. Box 176
Astoria, Oregon 97103-0176
(503) 325-6311
Toll Free (800) 875-6807
Fax (503) 325-9767
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Great places to hike or picnic in
- Cathedral Tree Trail: Begin at the
- Tapiola Park (excellent skate boarding there!)
- Maritime Memorial:
Organized, but FUN, activities:
Rollerskate, fun exercise classes, art classes and more!
- 4-H: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/community/family-youth
* As you explore, you’ll find even more to do. What a great place to live!
ASD Foundation Grant Recipients
The Astoria School Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the third round of Innovative Educator Grants. The Innovative Educator Grant opportunity was open to all educators employed within the Astoria School District.
The Astoria School Foundation’s primary purpose is to enhance the educational experience of students in the Astoria School District 1C through public education and financial support.
The following are the Astoria School Foundation Educator Innovative Grant recipients:
Stanette Klatt & Travis Freeman – Astoria Middle School Teachers – To assist middle school students with the implementation of the Fall Down Seven Times: Get Up Eight program. The program assists at-risk middle school students in developing goals around school skills and organization.
Kelley Herr – Lewis and Clark Elementary 4th Grade Teacher – To assist in the development of a three week unit where students will work with biomes and animal habitats. It will include group projects, individual work and will conclude with individual student speeches.
Kate Gohr – Lewis and Clark Elementary Literacy Coach – Facilitate funding for home visits between teachers and families to increase student academic achievement. This grant funding will help provide necessary training for staff.
Stephanie Sparks – Lewis and Clark Elementary Title IA Teacher – Purchase of fidget tools and other material to help student’s attention issues and teach strategies to focus on classroom work.
Mickey Cereghino - Astoria High School Art Teacher – Funding for a Clay Pugmill/Mixer to use for recycling of clay scraps.
Rebecca Pierce – Astoria High School French Teacher – Facilitate funding for a French speaking theater troupe to perform for Astoria High School students.
In addition the Astoria High School Class of 72 fundraised over $2,000 as part of their 40 year class reunion to benefit the foundation and provide field trip funds for students within the district. The foundation has awarded $175 of the Class of 72 money to the Astoria High School French program to attend a French theater performance at Reynolds High School in Portland Oregon.
Thus far, Astoria School Foundation provided over $2,500 for the Innovative Educator Grants. The Foundation continues to work to broaden the educational opportunities for all students in the Astoria School District. The foundation congratulates the seven Astoria School District teachers who have received Innovative Educator Grants. Community members interested in getting involved with the Astoria School Foundation may call (503) 325-6441.
Oregon Immunization Exclusion Day
Oregon Immunization Exclusion Day is February 20, 2013. Please make sure that the school office has a current record of your child's immunizations. Students who do not have up-to-date immunizations or a documented exemption, will receive notice from the Clatsop County Department of Public Health that they will not be allowed to attend school beginning February 20, 2013, until their school immunization record is up-to-date. Please call your school office if you have any questions.