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THE SIUSLAW NEWS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER ❚ January 2018 SCHOOL ZONE A Monthly Newsletter for the Siuslaw and Mapleton School Districts and Community Groups S CHOOL B OARD S POTLIGHT January is National School Board Appreciation Month M APLETON S CHOOL B OARD The fi ve members of the Mapleton School Board answer a short survey about their time serving the needs of the district and its students. For more information, visit www.mapleton.k12.or.us or call the Mapleton School District Offi ce at 541-268-4312. What prompted you to run for the board or get involved? I decided to get involved on the School Board as was a way to give back to the community that I love. What do you feel are the biggest challenges facing your district? Size and local economic challenges. However, with challenges come oppor- tunities. What are some of the successes you’ve seen since becoming involved with the board? Th e passing of the school bond by the community. Th e diligence on the school district to bring back Art and a Second Lan- guage program. Continued on Page 4 What prompted you to run for the board or get involved? Timing, the need and pride helped with my decision to get involved. I also felt that serving on the board would af- ford a greater opportunity to promote community values. What do you feel are the biggest challenges facing your district? Without a doubt, today’s challenges revolve around the rebuilding process. Th e public school systems, especially in small communities, have endured seri- ous budget cuts and hardships for the past many years. What are some of the successes you’ve seen since becoming involved with the board? Continued on Page 4 Marilyn Fox John Simington What prompted you to run for the board or get involved? I attended Mapleton Schools from fi rst to 12th grade. I got a great educa- tion and a great experience. I want to ensure that same great education and experience is available for all current students. In addition, as a life-long member of the Mapleton community, I have a loyalty to the people and place. I want to help our community and peo- ple as best I can; working on the school board is one small thing I can do. What do you feel are the biggest challenges facing your district? Th e challenges facing the school are the same as those facing our commu- nity. Continued on Page 4 What prompted you to run for the board or get involved? I thought I could positively contrib- ute to the complexion of the board at that time and thereby positively aff ect our students experience at Mapleton. What do you feel are the biggest challenges facing your district? Because Oregon schools receive funding from the state, we are depen- dent on the state’s funding formula, which doesn’t satisfy the particular needs of our rural district. Th e lack of stable funding continues to plague us. I look forward to a time when we are choosing which courses to add to our curriculum as the state prioritizes the needs of its children. Cont. on Page 4 What prompted you to run for the board or get involved? I have been in the Mapleton area for 64 years. My wife and I graduated from Mapleton High School in 1970. We have also been involved in the district through our daughter’s education at Mapleton. Our daughters also gradu- ated from MHS. I coached the jr. high and assisted with the high school girls basketball teams. I also coached the high school football team as a defensive coach. When our youngest daughter graduated, the board had an opening and I joined the board as stated above. I believe in the community and educa- tion system at Mapleton and wanted to be a part of it. Continued on Page 4 High school art students from Mapleton and Sius- law high schools, as well as family members and other guests, attended an awards reception Jan. 17 at Flor- ence Events Center, titled “Fresh Impressions.” Fresh Impressions is presented annually by the Friends of the FEC and the FEC Gal- lery Committee. Th e purpose of this exhibit is to encourage and support youth in their creative endeavors. Th anks to the guidance of art Instructors Kim Pickell, from Siuslaw High School, and Jessi Nelson, from Maple- ton High School, visitors could see artwork of high quality, variety and originality. Th e student’s artwork will be on display in Gal- leries One and Five at the FEC during the month of January. Mizu Burruss Board Vice Chair Michelle Holman Carl West Board Chairman Siuslaw High School artists Artists from Mapleton and Siuslaw high schools At the Awards Reception, all students were honored with a Certifi cate of Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in Art. Addition- ally, awards were presented for fi rst, second, third and honorable mention. Mapleton High School 1st – Ceyara Overton 2nd (tie) – Andy Riggs and Vladimyr Schwertfeger 3rd – Malana Dollman Honorable Mention – Emily Stevens FREE PERSONAL PROTECTION WORKSHOP Lane Community College Florence Center will be off ering a free one-day personal protection workshop on Fri- day, Feb. 23. Participants can attend one, two or all three sections of the workshop, which includes: Students offer ‘Fresh Impressions’ Mapleton High School artists LCC HOSTS Siuslaw High School 1st – Lainey Goss 2nd – Davina Galli 3rd – Nina Rollin Honorable Mention (tie) – Geri Brooks and Elissa Hurley Th e Gallery Commit- tee chose award recipients based on the following cri- teria: art that catches the eye; displays a good understanding of composition and tech- nique; and is innovative in concept medium or style. Special thanks to the individuals and busi- nesses that helped make this event possible: Florence Events Center and staff ; Friends of the FEC and the Gallery Committee; Frames of Florence; Rosie’s Art Carnival; BeauxArts Fine Art Materials; Domino’s Pizza and the Committee on Random Acts of Kindness. Sexual Assault Awareness Training 10 to 11:20 a.m. Attendees will be given instruction on how to reduce the chances of sexual as- saults and harassment; the class will talk about dating, daily activities, alcohol/date rape drugs, stalking and stalking-like be- havior, confi dence, strategy and good habits. It will also talk about what to do if the worst happens and what the Public Safety and police response will be. Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Th e Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness presentation was put together with the goal of helping people out of abusive relationships, recognizing abu- sive relationships (whether it’s their own relationship or a friend’s/family mem- ber). Th is class will provide information on warning signs of abuse, what abuse is, making a plan to get away safely and resources around the college and the community (both emergency and legal). It will also include information about re- straining orders and stalking orders and provide handouts on resources and safety planning. Basic Self-Defense Training 1 to 4 p.m. During this 3-hour class, attendees will be led through a series of warmup exer- cises to help loosen up and prevent injury. Participants will be instructed on proper methods to perform a variety of strikes and escape techniques. Be sure to wear loose-fi tting clothing. Participants will be monitored as they practice their new skills on strike bags and assistants. In addition to hands-on exercises, participants will learn about personal safety in parking lots, including situational awareness, walking confi dently and with head held high and having keys in hand, ready to open a car door or be used to protect oneself. To register for any or all classes in the workshop, come in to the Florence Center, 3149 Oak St., call 541-997-8444 or visit www.lanecc.edu/ce and click “browse our current class schedule” to register online. SUBMISSIONS WELCOME Deadline for submissions is the 15th of every month. Be a part of School Zone, a monthly newsletter for students in the Siuslaw and Mapleton school districts. Email Siuslaw News Features Editor Chantelle Meyer at cmeyer@thesiuslawnews.com
