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schools february1 2018 Immunization Exclusion Day is Approaching Schools Update: Support for Homeschool Students By Aaron Miller District Superintendent The Vernonia School District is considering creating a classroom op- tion that provides support for students and parents who are homeschooling. A meeting to discuss potential aspects of the program, and how it can help serve students will be held on Wednesday, February 7 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Vernonia Schools Library. If you are interested in attending please R.S.V.P. with a call to the District office at (503) 429-5891. The District is working to de- velop this classroom option to help meet the needs of students in Kindergar- ten through 8 th grade. The idea for this classroom arose from discussions with local homeschool parents who are look- ing for a local program that will provide critical areas of support. The program would provide customized curriculum including both online and book options. The district would partner with parents to provide individualized support to help students attain their academic and personal goals. Once enrolled in this new dis- trict program, families would have ac- cess to: • A licensed teacher to meet, support, and collaborate with students and fami- lies on campus regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment as needed. • Instructional funds to purchase aca- demic curriculum and provide educa- tional enrichment opportunities. • Providing any state and local assess- ments necessary to meet State curricu- lum standards. • Access to extra-curricular activi- ties with student peers (e.g. Robotics, school field trips, and assemblies). • The option to participate in PE, art, band, and choir. In order to make a program such as this work in Vernonia, it will re- quire having a minimum number of stu- dent participants to cover the financial costs of the elements listed above. We hope you can join us to talk about this exciting possibility to further the options for students residing in the Vernonia School District. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, or any other school district happenings, please call at (503) 429-5891. A reminder notice from Vernonia School Nurse, Heidi Brown: Per Oregon Statute (O.R.S. 433.267) all children attending public/ private school must show evidence of compliance with the immunization re- quirements PRIOR to February 21 or be excluded from school. If your children need immunizations there are two local options: • Spencer Health & Wellness (School Based Health Center): (503) 429-1399 Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm http://www.tphfcc.org/spencer-health- -wellness.html • Vernonia Health Center - Ad- ventist Health: (503) 429-1953 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. https://www.adventisthealth.org/Til- lamook/pages/services/medical-group/ vernonia-health-center.aspx. Both offices will bill insurance however, parents need to contact their insurance company to make sure the office is in their network or the visit may not be covered. If you have questions about the status of your child(ren), please email Heidi Brown at hbrown@vernonia.k12. or.us. Throughout the holiday season many contributions were made to our community out of the generosity in the hearts of others. Vernonia Cares Food Bank would like to recognize the loved ones of our generous friends who made donations as part of our “Caring Tree” project. In Memory of: Penny Dean Rosie McCoy Tessie Aldrich Ron Welch May Bob Thompson this Judith S. Riley year Terry Schaumburg Steve & Rick Grady bring Vern Lindsley peace Faye Sword and Ralph Keasey Elizabeth L Holsey health Jim Johns to all Clint Crowder in our Myra Baska Gary Dinger great Helen Hively community! Don, Irish & Micky Bruers Bradley Gavin Crowston (1992) Wayne & Idris Welch WOEC 2018 Sam Hearing Scholarship and VOLTA Scholarships Available The Sam Hearing Scholarships and the Vocational Outside Lineman Training Academy (VOLTA) Scholar- ship are both part of the scholarship program provided by West Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc. There will be two Sam Hearing Scholarships of $1,000 and one VOLTA Scholarship of $3,000 awarded to deserving graduat- ing seniors who reside in a home served by West Oregon Electric. West Oregon seeks to invest in the lives of our local youth by awarding 11 these scholarships to students wishing to attend a college, university, or voca- tional/trade school. Applications and instruction forms are now available online on WOEC’s website or by visiting our of- fice or your school’s Scholarships Co- ordinator. All applications must be re- ceived by April 30, 2018. Please contact Angela Ames, WOEC’s Executive As- sistant at (503) 429-3021 or email an- gelah@westoregon.org if you have any questions. In Honor of: DENA, DENA, DENA Kathy Kinyon Jack & Randal Harvey A wonderful little village Lacey Jean Vernonia School Board Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. The next School Board Meeting is scheduled for February 8 at 6:00 pm in the Schools Library. Vernonia Veterinary Clinic Small and Large Animals NEW LOCATION Need more room? See us for the lowest prices GUARANTEED! Debit/Credit now accepted Open Mon, Wed & Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call for Appointments (503) 429-1612 Or 24 hr. Emergency Number (503) 397-6470 700 Weed Ave. Vernonia, OR 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 Fresh Roasted Coffee espresso • baked goods Open Every Day at 6:00 am 10-5 Tue-Sat 12-4 Sun 825 Bridge Street 503-429-0214
