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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
