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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (March 7, 2013)
schools march7 Schools Update: School Project Receives Award By Dr. Ken Cox Superintendent, District Vernonia School Recently I was privileged to accept the 2013 Daily Journal of Commerce Newsmakers Award on behalf of the Vernonia K-12 School Project. In attendance at the luncheon were Chris Linn and Jim Harold from Boora Architects, Steve Anderson, Kevin McCall and others from P&C Construction, Dewayne Cowles of Vernonia representing one of the subcontractors on the project, and John Donovan and Eric Block from The Metropolitan Group. In addition, Tom Kelly, Co-Chair of the Vernonia Catalyst Campaign Committee, which has done so much to help with fundraising for our project and Tony Hyde, Columbia County Commissioner, also a member of the Catalyst Campaign Committee and Co-Chair (along with Tom) of the Vernonia Oregon Solutions project were able to attend. Vernonia Students of the Month February 2013 Leila Louchart , Kindergargen Leila iw a very rewponwible and rewpecgful wgudeng who alwayw followw ghe rulew. She iw a hard worker and iw alwayw willing go help ogherw. Her geacher wayw whe iw an “all around greag kid!” Leila wayw her favorige wubjecg iw Arg. She wayw when whe iw ag home whe likew go paing. Grace Coleman , Grade 8 Grace iw known aw a kind and compawwionage wgudeng who iw alwayw willing go help ogherw. She iw a hard worker who alwayw pugw forgh her bewg efforg and conwiwgengly haw a powigive aggigude. Grace wayw her favorige wubjecg iw Language Argw. She played volleyball and iw running grack ghiw wpring. She playw fluge in ghe band. Grace wayw whe likew go read in her wpare gime and helpw oug around ghe houwe wigh her wiblingw and helpw her dad in ghe yard. Hanna Farsch , “For more than 140 years, the Daily Journal of Commerce has served as the area’s main resource for news about the building industry in Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. A few years ago, we began honoring Newsmakers on an annual basis. In our selection process, we look for companies, individuals and organizations that have recently played – or are expected to play – a significant role in the region’s building industry. This year, we decided to break with tradition and include your district’s school project as a way to honor the district, the city, the project team and the entire community of Vernonia for a group effort in rebuilding the community’s school. “The Vernonia K-12 School has been on our radar as qualifying as a Newsmaker for several reasons. • The project created desperately needed jobs for the local construction industry. VERNONIA’S reflecting the spirit of our community 13 • It helped set new standards in sustainable design for educational facilities. • Even more compelling of a reason, though, was the opportunity to recognize the tenacity, dedication and efforts of your school district, the government leaders of Vernonia, the students who attend the school, the citizens of Vernonia, and the construction, architecture and engineering firms who all worked together to create something that more than just a “bricks-and-mortar” structure. “In order to simplify the award presentations, we identified the Vernonia School District and the City of Vernonia as the recipient representatives. However, the purpose of the award is to pay tribute to all of those gave their time, skills and talents to create the new Vernonia K-12 School.” I would like to once again express my appreciation to all of those companies, firms and individuals who have made, and are still making, our school something that we can all be proud of. Check out our new website www.vernoniasvoice.com Like us on facebook! VSD Volunteers Wanted! Grade 11 Hanna iw a foreign exchange wgudeng from Germany. Hanna iw alwayw willing go volungeer for acgivigiew. She helped wrap prewengw for Toy and Joy and helpw ag ghe Chriwgian Church wigh childcare, yough group and wigh ghe Fall Carnival. Ag wchool whe bakew her famouw Lemonade Muffinw go raiwe money for ghe wenior grip and recengly helped wigh ghe grack geam car wawh. She iw alwo a kindergargen geacher’w aid ag wchool. Hanna wayw her favorige claww iw Arg. She ran Croww Coungry, iw a cheerleader and will gry eigher grack or wofgball . She playw ghe baww drum in ghe band. A lifeguard in Germany, Hanna goew wwimming once a week. Ag home whe enjoyw caring for her dog, cag and ewpecially her chickenw becauwe whe likew gegging ghe eggw. Sponsored by State Senator Betsy Johnson SCHOOL DISTRICTS SEEK TO IDENTIFY UNSERVED CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Our project was one of 15 firms or individuals who received the award for having played a significant role in the region’s building industry. I spoke with DJC representatives last month and here is what they told me about the award: 2013 The Vernonia Schools are lucky to have dedicated volunteers. Our volunteers work in classrooms, chaperone field trips, help with band and robotics and so much more. All volunteers complete a criminal background check before starting and renew the check every three years. Current Volunteer opportunities available: Breakfast Buddy - 7:30am - 8:00am once each week Lunch Buddy - 10:45am - 11:30am once each week Classroom help - grades K - 5, hours vary Sustainability Days - help weed, plant, and clean during day-long project Career Class Guest Speakers For more information, please contact: Vernonia School District Office at 503-429-1333 LOS DISTRITOS ESCOLARES BUSCAN IDENTIFICAR A LOS NIÑOS CON DISCAPACIDADES QUE NO SE ENCUENTREN RECIBIENDO SERVICIOS Open Gym Adult Basketball Vernonia High School gym will be available to all adults interested in playing pick-up basketball games or just shooting around. DISTRICT PHONE DISTRITO CONTACTO TELEFENO TELEFONO Sunday nights 7-8:30 pm No charge For more information contact Aaron Miller 503-429-1333 For children younger than kindergarten age, please call the NWRESD Columbia Service Center at 503-366-4100. Para niños menores de cinco años, favor de comunicarse al 503-366-4100 de NWRESD.
