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Wednesday, September 6, 2017
East Oregonian
PENDLETON
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BRIEFLY
District continues to develop strategic plan
By ANTONIO SIERRA
East Oregonian
It’s only the second week
of school, but the Pendleton
School Board is already
looking to set expectations
for the years ahead.
The board met Tuesday to
discuss the Pendleton School
District’s strategic plan,
which the board, staff and
community members have
been developing over the
past year.
Superintendent
Chris
Fritsch provided a draft plan
that included four goals,
areas of focus and methods
for measuring progress.
Board member Steve
Umbarger warned against
setting expectations too high.
“I don’t want to be too
overreaching on our projec-
tions ...” he said. “Our aspira-
tion is one thing. Our reality
would be another. And if we
start going behind more and
more each time, it might lead
to frustration with the staff or
with the community.”
Board member Debbie
McBee
countered
that
many of the goals asked
for a minimum of 1 percent
improvement from year to
year.
Board members suggested
tweaks and additions to
the goals, which ranged
from improving academic
outcomes to better promoting
the district.
• Goal 1: Pursuit of
instructional excellence
Among the goal’s aims is
to boost professional devel-
opment, such as starting an
induction program for new
staff that covers the first three
years of their career in the
district. The goal also calls
for developing a 3-5 year
implementation plan for each
new program.
With a better developed
staff, the district is looking
to increase the on-time grad-
uation rate by 1-2 percent
each year and increase
the percentage of reading
proficiency for third graders
and math proficiency for
eighth graders on the Smarter
Balanced assessment.
The district is specifically
targeting Native American
students and students of
poverty under this goal and
will set out to improve stan-
dardized testing scores for
both groups by 3-5 percent
per year and on-time gradu-
ation rate by 5-7 percent per
year.
• Goal 2: All students are
provided the opportunity
to reach their full potential
The second goal calls for
continued development in
the district’s understanding
of adverse childhood expe-
riences and traumas as well
as coordinated activities for
students to explore post-high
school opportunities, among
other things. As a part of
the goal, district staff would
develop and administer a
student and parent survey
that would ask them about
the characteristics of a high
performing school.
The district will look
for improvement through
a 1-2 percent decrease in
the dropout rate each year,
increase the number of
students pursuing post-high
school education or training
by 3-5 percent each year and
annually increase the amount
of students who complete
career technical education
programs by 2-4 percent,
among other statistics.
School officials also
want to increase sub-group
(students that are minorities,
impoverished,
disabled
etc.) course enrollment in
Advanced Placement and
honors classes.
• Goal 3: Create class-
rooms and schools without
borders
This goal would make
official the district’s interest
in creating an online school
to reverse a declining enroll-
ment trend.
A virtual
education
program would include
“hybrid learning opportu-
nities” that would combine
online school and a tradi-
tional classroom experience.
The district could also
explore new scheduling
practices that change the
structure of the school day or
year “supported by replicable
data.”
Among the district’s
existing schools, the district
wants to further define
Hawthorne
Alternative
High School, including the
description of its program-
ming, target population and
its measurable outcomes.
The
district
would
measure success for this
goal through participation in
online school and the Schools
to Careers programs, as well
as its ability to retain students
from one grade to another.
• Goal 4: Maintain and
establish the Pendleton
School District brand
The district also thinks
it can boost enrollment by
better advertising itself.
The fourth goal would
have staff develop four-year
marketing and communi-
cations plans for the years
2018-2022.
The effectiveness of
the district’s brand will be
measured through enroll-
ment, net student migration
and student and parent satis-
faction data.
After receiving input
from the board, Fritsch
said he would take the draft
strategic plan to the schools
to gather the opinions of staff
members.
———
Contact Antonio Sierra at
asierra@eastoregonian.com
or 541-966-0836.
Staff photo by Jade McDowell
Sunset Park in Hermiston awaits the arrival of new
playground equipment.
Sunset Park to
celebrate new
playground
HERMISTON —
Community members
are invited to celebrate a
hard-won victory that will
result in new playground
equipment at Sunset Park.
A celebration will be
Thursday at 4 p.m. at the
park, located at the inter-
section of Northeast Fourth
Street and East Dogwood
Ave. The groundbreaking
ceremony to begin installa-
tion of the new equipment
is a result of Hermiston
residents rallying votes
to win an online contest
sponsored by Moda Health
and the Portland Trail
Blazers, pledging $1 per
assist during the Blazers’
2017 season.
Attending the ceremony
on behalf of the Portland
Trail Blazers will be vice
president of social respon-
sibility Christa Stout and
Moda Health senior vice
president Robin Richardson.
Boys and girls ages
7-10 have also signed
up to participate in four
30-minute basketball
clinics taught by a Blazers
camp staffer (not to be
confused with members
of the Blazers coaching
staff), according to Moda
corporate social respon-
sibility manager Karis
Stoudamire-Phillips. The
clinics will take place from
3-5 p.m.
Hermiston won the
Moda Assist competition in
March, beating out schools
in Portland and Tillamook
by more than 4,000 votes.
The contest was expected
to net about $20,000 for the
park.
ENTERPRISE
Mule Days offers family fun in its 37th year
By TAMMY MALGESINI
East Oregonian
A
family-fun
event
centering around mules kicks
off this weekend in Enter-
prise.
Hells Canyon Mule Days
was selected five consecutive
years as “One of 101 Great
Western Events” by Amer-
ican Cowboy Magazine. It
draws mule owners and spec-
tators from across the Pacific
Northwest and beyond.
Among the highlight are the
Classic Jump-Off Challenge
and other fast action events,
including pole bending,
barrel racing, mule races and
the Fast Ass Express. The
event also includes exhibitors
and vendors.
The gates open Friday
at 9 a.m. and the event
continues through Sunday
at the Wallowa County Fair-
grounds in Enterprise. Daily
admission is $5 for adults,
$2 for youths ages 7-12 and
free for those 6 and under.
Also, three-day passes are
available.
The
Max
Walker
Memorial Cowboy Poetry
Gathering starts 6 p.m.
Friday. Come sit a spell for
a chance to hear cowboy
EO Media Group file photo
A driving mule competes in a race during the 2016
Hells Canyon Mule Days. In its 37th year, the event
kicks off Friday at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds in
Enterprise.
tales and enjoy traditional
country entertainment from
cowboy poets and musicians.
Arrive early, as the popular
event often becomes stand-
ing-room-only. There’s a
suggested $5 donation, which
goes to a scholarship fund.
A non-motorized parade
takes to the streets of Enter-
prise Saturday at 11 a.m.
Grand marshal Bob Bales
will lead the procession. Also,
young cowpokes won’t want
to miss the excitement before
the 1 p.m. Grand Entry. The
Kids Stick Mule and Boot
Scramble races provide an
opportunity for youths ages
4-9 to compete. Also, during
the Saturday afternoon
show, there are contests
for the oldest spectator and
the visitor who traveled the
farthest to attend.
The Max Walker Memo-
rial Scholarship Pit B-B-Q
Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. The
$10 fee includes Western
entertainers. And, the Private
Treaty Mule Sale starts at 6
p.m. Andy Bales will present
traditional cowboy songs and
poetry at 7 p.m. Tickets are
$10 in advance or $15 at the
door; kids are $5.
Sunday activities include
a Dutch oven cook-off from
9 a.m. to noon. Spectators are
invited to visit cooking camps
and learn about traditional
pioneer meal preparation.
Those sampling dishes can
vote for the People’s Choice
award. Also, for training tips,
attend the free mule clinic at
10 a.m. The event closes out
with show awards at 4 p.m.
For a full schedule, visit
www.hellscanyonmuledays.
com. For questions, call
541-426-3271 or 541-263-
0104.
———
Contact
Community
Editor Tammy Malgesini at
tmalgesini@eastoregonian.
com or 541-564-4539
Gallery show
includes apples
MILTON-FREEWATER
— Farm fresh apples are
featured during an opening
reception for watercolor
artist Jean Ann Mitchell
and photographer Lori
Montgomery.
“How Do You Like
Them Apples?” opens
Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at
Arts Portal Gallery 508 N.
Main St., Milton-Freewater.
The free event features live
music, local farm fresh
apple tasting and apple
cider from Blue Mountain
Cider Company.
Mitchell’s work has
appeared on labels for
Blue Mountain Cider
Company and she’s been
commissioned for other
Walla Walla Valley tourist
businesses. Her paintings
on display also represent
her love of deep woods and
flowing water.
Montgomery has more
than 18 years of experience
with photography. A
founding member of the
Blue Mountain Photo Club,
she has received local,
COMING EVENTS
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COLLECTIVE
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FUNDRAISER, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Good Shepherd Medical Center
conference room 2, 610 N.W. 11th
St., Hermiston. A variety of books
and gifts at affordable prices. Pro-
ceeds help pay for medical equip-
ment and fund scholarships.
BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Pub-
lic Library back entrance, 235 E.
Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Engaging
children and getting them excit-
ed about music, improving motor
skills and sparking creativity while
supporting early literacy develop-
ment. For children ages newborn
to 4 years and parent/guardian.
(541-567-2882)
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m.,
Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-
2882)
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 p.m., Stanfield Com-
munity Center, 225 W. Roosevelt,
Stanfield. Cost is $3.50 for seniors,
$6 for others. (541-449-1332)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton
Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th
St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or
$6 for those under 60. Pool, puz-
zles, crafts, snacks, Second Time
Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For Meals On Wheels, call 541-
276-1926. (541-276-7101)
ADULT BEGINNERS’ COM-
PUTERS, 3-4 p.m., Pendleton
Public Library meeting room, 502
S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton.
Registration is required. Classes
tailored to the needs of the attend-
ees. (541-966-0380)
DOGGIE DIP DAY, 5-7 p.m.,
Pendleton Aquatic Center, 1800
N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton.
Bring your dogs and enjoy a romp
in the water before the pool is shut
down for the year. Leashes re-
quired; cost is $3 per dog, and only
dogs are allowed in the pool. (Ca-
sey Brown 541-276-8100)
ADULT & TEEN COLOR
CLUB, 5:30 p.m., Pendleton Pub-
lic Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton. A relaxing hour of col-
oring. We have colors and coloring
sheets so just come join us. (Mary
Finney 541-966-0380)
KIDS CLUB, 6:30-8 p.m.,
Hermiston Christian Center, 1825
W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. For
ages 5-12. Includes open gym,
games, prizes, snacks music,
puppets and more. Transportation
available. (Joanna Hayden 541-
561-5573)
VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIV-
ING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m.,
location varies, location varies,
Pendleton. Bring a vegan dish and
recipe. Gluten-free friendly group.
Call to RSVP and for driving direc-
tions. (541-969-3057)
TOUR OF KNOWLEDGE,
7-8 p.m., Eastern Oregon Higher
Education Center, 980 S.E. Co-
lumbia Drive, Hermiston. Discus-
sion of public hearings, meetings
and events relevant to the area,
and reports on sites and facilities
that impact natural resources and
places of historical interest. Free
and everyone welcome. (Eileen
Laramore 541-303-3872)
THURSDAY, SEPT. 7
PRESCHOOL STORY AND
CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., MIl-
ton-Freewater Public Library, 8
S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewa-
ter. (Lili Schmidt 541-938-8247)
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 p.m., Boardman
Senior Center, 100 Tatone St.,
Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors
55 and over or $5 for adults.
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HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL
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of Angels Catholic Church par-
ish hall, 565 W. Hermiston Ave.,
Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults,
free for children 10 and under,
$4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra
50 cents for utensils/dishes. Bus
service to parish hall by donation.
(541-567-3582)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton
Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th
St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or
$6 for those under 60. Pool, puz-
zles, crafts, snacks, Second Time
Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For Meals On Wheels, call 541-
276-1926. (541-276-7101)
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AARP classes
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Drivers can gain useful
information that can assist
when on the road during
upcoming driving classes.
The AARP Smart
Driver course also provides
information about how
age-related factors can
impact driving and ways to
make adjustments. While
the classes are designed for
older drivers, anyone with
a license is welcome to
attend.
To register for upcoming
classes, numbers are listed:
•Saturday, Sept. 9
from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at St. Anthony Hospital,
Pendleton (541-861-0024).
•Friday, Oct. 13 from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blue
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(541-938-7176).
•Saturday, Oct. 14
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Extravaganza
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resources
BOARDMAN — In
an effort to provide
information on available
resources, Sam Boardman
Elementary School is
hosting a Community
Extravaganza.
People are invited to
enjoy a free dinner and
possibly walk away with
a door prize. In addition,
there will be raffle prizes,
games for kids and upwards
of 20 information booths.
The event is Tuesday, Sept.
12 from 5-7 p.m. in the
school’s gymnasium, 301
Wilson Lane, Boardman.
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541-481-7383.
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