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16 Wednesday, September 30, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon SCHOOL: Teachers and staff have worked hard to prepare for moment Continued from page 1 so we can safely educate our K-3 students. We continue to advocate for our entire com- munity to wear their masks, physically distance, and wash their hands so our metrics will improve enough that we can reopen for all of our stu- dents by next month.= To make the transition more manageable for staff, students, and parents, re-entry for second and third grades began Monday September 28, with kindergarten and first grade to follow the next day. Protocols for keeping social distancing require lim- iting cohorts and employing staggered drop-off, starting times, and pick-up times for different grade levels, which will take some getting used to for everyone, according to Principal Joan Warburg. DONATION: Contribution was significant boost for pet charity <For example, the park- ing lot has been modified to help with the smooth process of parents dropping students off and picking them up,= she said. <All parents have been provided instructions of times and procedures and staff will be available to help everyone adapt to the new routines.= Though the requirements to check kids into school, including a visual screening, will take extra time, being able to have all students back in the classrooms is worth all the effort in Warburg9s mind. <It is with great joy that we have met metrics in Deschutes County for K-3rd graders to return to in-person learning,= she said. <Our teachers and other staff have worked tirelessly to get things ready to safely welcome our students back for the first time in months.= According to Warburg, requirements include that students will wear face cov- erings, classrooms have been set up to allow for required PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG Elementary classrooms are set up with distance between desks. for our students is in person, and we have been work- ing with the Oregon Department of Education and the Department of County Human Services to be able to open. Our building is ready and our staff is eager to wel- come our students back to in- person learning,= she said. She added, <We appreci- ate the support of our com- munity and take our respon- sibility seriously. We have considered every detail to ensure the mental and physi- cal health and safety of all of our students.= When infection rates get down to 10 per 100,000 in Deschutes County for three consecutive weeks, grades 4-12 will be allowed to return to in-class learning. The ear- liest that could take place is October 19. The complete school reopening blueprint is avail- able on the Sisters School District website. PARTNERS IN GIVING Continued from page 3 UC • CO NS TR WE LL- BE ING HE ALTH & AL ES TATE TIO N • RE G ivin g If you are a business or non-profi t organizing s r e n t r a P in Giving ƗljƗlj completely overwhelmed.= Dolson said, <I could tell from the hour I spent in their lobby setting up the display that this was a special place for pets. The pets were each personally greeted in a genu- ine caring way before being escorted to an exam room. I was very impressed by their operation and feel extremely grateful for this donation.= Furry Friends Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit located in Sisters that provides pet food, supplies, and services to families in need. The non- profit maintains two pet food banks, a pet supply bank, and provides free spay/neuter/vac- cination sponsorships to fami- lies in financial hardship. Their client base is primar- ily in Sisters and many clients are seniors on fixed incomes. However, no one is turned away, so aid is also provided to families throughout Central Oregon. Furry Friends continues to operate like so many busi- nesses, on a limited-contact pickup system. <Because of COVID, our fundraising efforts have suf- fered this year, so this dona- tion was a huge boost for us,= Dolson said. <I want to thank the doctors and entire staff at Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic who made this happen.= Furry Friends Foundation has recently moved to 412 E. Main Ave, Ste. 4 (behind The Nugget office). Call 541-797- 4023 for more information. Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic is located at 2630 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond, their phone is 541-923-1638. space between desks, routines established for using the rest- room, rules put in place for conducting recess, and plans laid out to keep surfaces sani- tized, among others. <The first few days of school will be filled with everyone (parents, staff, and students) learning new routines for school and we appreciate the patience and grace that our parents have shown us as we navigate this new reality,= she said. Warburg acknowledged the effort put in place 4 along with the excitement 4 surrounding getting students back into the school. <Reopening school under COVID wouldn9t be pos- sible without the incredible amount of sacrificial work from every member of our SES team, along with all the support team members in the district including those in the maintenance, transportation, and nutrition departments,= she said. <We believe that the best learning environment holiday giving drives and programs, this special section is designed to shine the spotlight on the support services needed (donations, gifts, volunteers, and more) by various organizations you are helping at the holidays. PARTNERS IN GIVING will include feature articles on holiday giving written by our professional writers. If you are advertising you may be contacted by one of our writers for input to the articles. 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Cash dona- is especially in tions are tax-ded evidence during uctible and will the go toward holidays. gift-buying. Cash dona- The Sisters- tions can be made Camp Sherma at the main fire n station, by Fire & Ambula nce Association mail at PO Box is Sisters, OR 1509, sponsoring the 97759 or at www.si annual “Spirit of tersfire.com. Christmas Giving s- Tree” to provide Christmas gifts The deadlin to families in e for gift donatio need is Tuesday in Sisters Country ns , December 18. this holiday sea- The son. They expect tags that are not filled to serve close by the commu to nity will 250 families this - be filled by Fire year. 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Hope Africa Internat ional is a Sisters-based nonprofi t serving vulnerable children in Uganda through child sponsor ship. Hope Africa has impacted over 800 children in the past decade by providing opportun ities for success in life and to break the cycle helping them of poverty. HopeAfricaKids.co Kingdomwork MinistriesInt.org m The Marine Corps fortunate children League of Central Oregon brings the joy of Christmas provided for over through it annual Toys for to less Tots campaign 10,000 . The 2019 campaign morning in Deschute toys to be in the hands of 4,500+ children s, Crook, Jefferson on Christma , Harney and No. Klamath counties. s Centr // Partners in Giving U N G E R ! B UC K H DID YOU KNOW? nations Cash do r! go farthe We get discou nts that stretch your at several local grocery stores donation and allow us to provid the food our e clients really need. Remember, Kiwanis food bank needs donations year round! Ƒ Partners in Giving will be published online to extend your advertising reach at no additional cost! al Orego nians can DONATE NEW, UNWRAPPED DONATION BOXE TOYS IN THE S or make a mone AROUND THE REGION, tary donat that every child’s ion to ensur e wish is fullfill ed... BEND-OR.TOYSF We believe “Every ORTOTS.O RG child deserve s a little Christm as” since 1948. SEMPER FI Mail checks to: Sisters Kiwan P.O. Box 1296, is Food Bank Sisters, OR 97759 )VSTSǺGLIG Washington OWJSSH Feder Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 al Bank, p.m. Partners in Giving is a publication of The Nugget Newspaper Need food, fire or a listening wood, ear? Sisters Community Chu IS HERE TO HELP rch . In challenging times, people naturally seek the comfort of friends and family . When that’s not possible, it’s easy to feel scared , lonely, or discon a particular need, nected. If you have or a prayer reque 541-389-6859 st, call Wendy or email info@ at sisterschurch.com Looking for a spiritu . al activit http://www.sister y for kids of all ages? schur what-we-do/minis ch.com/ tries SPACE RESERVATION & AD ELEMENTS DEADLINE: 10/16/20 — Publish Date: 11/4/20 — Call Vicki Curlett to schedule your advertising, 541-549-9941 , vicki@nuggetnews.com