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schools june2 2016 11 Schools Update: Class Configurations and Kindercamp Opportunity By Aaron Miller Classroom configurations will change at Vernonia Elementary School for the 2016-17 school year. These changes in configurations are a direct result of student population, parent input and staff instructional decisions. • Kindergarten students will be together in one non-blended classroom. • First and second graders will be in three 1 st /2 nd Grade blended classrooms. • Grades three, four and five will all be in straight grade level classrooms, with one third grade, two fourth grade and one fifth grade classrooms. Another new element of our in- structional program is the addition of a All League Softball and Baseball Awards Several Vernonia High School (VHS) softball and baseball players received end of the year league awards, including Kassidy Fetch, who was named Player of the Year for District 1 and VHS head coach Mike Fetch, who took home Coach of the Year honors. Pitcher Kassidy Fetch was joined on the First Team All League by 2 nd baseman Allegra Poetter, shortstop Payton Wolf, and catcher Pearl Cook. Named Second Team All League were first baseman Paige Smith, pitcher/outfielder Joyce Everett and third baseman Sara Smith. Outfielder Cassidy Whitton was named Honorable Mention. In baseball, Brett Elliot was the only Logger to receive First Team All League honors. Infielders Brendyn Mulliken and Hayden Cieloha, along with catcher Gavin Everett were all named Second Team All League. Pitcher Bailey Morrison and infielder Steele Ware received Honorable Mention. summer Kindercamp to help incoming kindergarten students transition smooth- ly into their new school setting. Kinder- camp is available for ALL incoming kin- dergarten students. Please call the school at (503) 429-1333 to enroll your student. Kindercamp will run from 8:30 am-Noon, Monday-Thursday, the weeks of August 15-18 and August 22-25. This opportunity will provide students the ability to get to become comfortable in their new classroom, to get to know their teacher, to learn the routines of the classroom and generally become acquainted with their school and routines prior to other students being in the building. Other highlights of the program: • A free snack and lunch will be provided TEXAS HOLD’EM Track State Championships continued from front page had this very nice and very talented young man at Ver- nonia High School for his senior year.” The Vernonia boys team brought home the fourth place trophy with 39 total points, .5 points ahead of league rival Nestucca, with Sullivan accounting for 16 points individually and helping add 10 more points for the relay win. Connor earned 12 individual points for the team. In the boys high jump Francesco Mian and Arne Schiemann finished eighth and ninth respec- tively as both cleared 5’ 10”. Burns competed in the 100 Clay Sullivan won gold at the state meter dash, but did not quali- championships in the 110 meter hurdles. fy for the finals. Devon Shay Coach Brown took a moment ran in the 400 meters but also to thank, “...all the people who worked did not qualify for the finals. For the Vernonia girls, the lone on our training facilities, without get- competitor at the meet was Justine ting paid, to make our track usable this LaRue who finished tenth in the long season. I really appreciate all they did to make them better and it really helped jump with a jump of 14’ 2.5”. a lot,” said Brown. e rm an DM D Vernonia Dental . Dr r h C ph o t is M er . h S c eu 622 Bridge Street Vernonia, OR 97064 phone (503) 429-0880 -- fax (503) 429-0881 for ALL students by the Summer Meals Program. • Mist students are welcome, but won’t be in their actual classroom with their teacher. Please call the school for details. • School supplies will be provided by the school. • Enrolled students are expected to attend all eight days of the program. We are looking forward to working with you and your students to provide a smooth transition into their budding educational careers. If you have any questions about the information in this article, or other questions regarding the Vernonia School District, please contact Superintendent Aaron Miller at (503) 429-5891. Vernonia American Legion Hall • 627 Adams Avenue Need more room? See us for the lowest prices GUARANTEED! Debit/Credit now accepted 5x10 $39 10x10 $69 10x20 $99 RV Storage $149 Outside storage available Totally fenced and gated Padlocks available 58605 Nehalem Hwy South • P.O. Box 292 Vernonia, Oregon 97064 (503) 429-7867 10-6 Tue-Sat 12-4 Sun
