Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Cottage Grove sentinel. (Cottage Grove, Or.) 1909-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 28, 2016)
2C COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL September 28, 2016 Child's Way Charter School How students can handle offers eclectic options W the transition to middle school A here can a middle school student go to school today and expect NO homework? Is it possible to build on one’s strengths and improve on one’s weaknesses to a signifi cant degree in a brick and mortar school without deal- ing with large crowds, multiple teaching styles and a whole lot less adolescent drama? Is school choice a reality? It sure enough is. South Lane School District provides four options for mid- dle school students aside from Lincoln Middle School — Academy for Charac- ter Education and Child’s Way Charter School, London and Dorena. Child’s Way has a small, self con- tained middle school class with fi fth, sixth, seventh and eighth graders (“self contained” means that all subjects are taught by one teacher and there’s no moving from one class to another for each period.) Learning is done with technology (on- line programs such as Achieve3000 for reading and IXL for math). Mrs. Sinclair is the teacher, and she is very creative with science experiments and other en- gaging activities. Small group PE activi- ties are led by Ms. Rocco two afternoons a week. This year the middle school students are able to participate in a variety of electives being offered by a talented group of folks including fi ve teachers from Aprovecho and two other commu- nity members. These include gardening and food preparation, hand crafts, art, music, lego robotics, drama and chess. There are still several openings for en- rollment in this class. Contact the school for more information. Child’s Way is located in Dorena. Bus transportation is provided from Cottage Grove. Another aspect that makes Child’s Way unique is its four-day school week, which includes long days on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with a shorter day on Wednesdays. child’s school-aged years are fi lled with many different les- sons and experiences. While in school, kids have the opportunity to broaden their horizons and meet new people. Many students will attend various schools before moving on to college, and therefore they must learn how to adjust to new schools. While many stu- dents attend elementary school togeth- er for years, students may not know their classmates once they make it to middle school, which tends to boast larger student bodies than elementary schools. That’s because many middle schools’ student bodies are a combi- nation of several elementary schools. Making the transition from elementary school to middle school or junior high can spark anxiety in students, but that does not have to be. The National Education Associa- tion says a common element of a suc- cessful middle school experience is a smooth and positive transition from elementary school. The following are a few ways students can handle their transition to middle school: • Participate in a school-based tran- sition program. Middle schools fre- quently host open houses for elemen- tary school students, who can take tours of the campus. Parents can take part in these events with their children. If your schedule does not allow you to attend, then schedule a private tour with the middle school principal or a faculty member. Middle school guid- ance counselors or guest speakers also may make the rounds, visiting elemen- tary schools directly. Be sure your stu- dent attends such information sessions so he or she can get an idea of what to expect during middle school. • Dispel any myths your youngster might have heard about middle school. Youngsters hear lots of things about middle schools, and much of what kids hear might be untrue. Ask kids what they have heard about the schools they will be moving on to, and then do your best to dispel any myths. • Find a middle school buddy. Ask an older sibling or invite someone who is currently enrolled in the school to speak with your child and answer any questions he or she may have. Hear- ing directly from a fellow student may make your child feel more comfort- able about what to expect. • Talk about any other fears. Engage in an open dialogue with your son or daughter about any additional fears he or she may have. If students are wor- ried about academics, spend some time over the summer going over the curriculum. If the potential for peer pressure is a cause for concern, rein- force advice on how to react to peer pressure. Parents and their children can take several steps to make students’ transi- tions to middle school as smooth as possible. SCHOOL BRIEFS FROM BEYOND COTTAGE GROVE Ukraine educators to visit UCC Umpqua Community College and the Zonta Club of Roseburg will co-host their ninth Open World delegation from Sept. 23 to Oct. 2. Managed by the in- dependent Open World Leader- ship Center, this program brings emerging Eurasian young pro- fessionals to the United States to facilitate a better understanding of our country through intensive professional development semi- nars and cultural interactions with American host families. The Open World Program is a unique, nonpartisan initiative of the U.S. Congress designed to build mutual understanding be- tween the United States and Eur- asia. Over 19,000 Open World participants from 20 countries have been hosted in all 50 U.S. states since the program’s incep- tion in 1999. Delegates visiting the U.S. come from a variety of professions including social services, health care, economic development, law, public health, and education. This year’s Open World dele- gation consists of fi ve Ukrainian educators, one interpreter and one facilitator. The delegation will spend nine days in Rose- burg learning about Oregon’s educational system, as well as state and local government. Four of those days will be spent on the UCC campus, where the delegation will take part in cam- pus tours, discussions and class visitations. This year’s delegates come to us from Uzhhorod Na- tional University and Kremen- chuk Technical University. While in Roseburg, the del- egates will be given detailed briefi ngs on higher education and will participate in activities that focus on democracy in the United States In addition to the many pro- fessional development activities, the delegation will experience a day at the Oregon coast, take a trip to Oregon State University and have numerous opportuni- ties to attend local events and activities with their host fami- lies. Lodging for the fi ve del- egates, their facilitator, and an interpreter for the nine-day visit will be provided by seven local families. 4-H to host open house To kick off National 4-H Week, Lane County 4-H will host an open house to share what the program has to offer on Monday, Oct. 3 at the OSU Ex- tension Offi ce at 996 Jefferson St. from 4-7 p.m. Families are encouraged to drop in at their leisure to connect with club leaders, meet staff and pick up enrollment paperwork. More information can be found on the Lane County 4-H website: http://extension.or- egonstate.edu/lane/4h Local students make Honor Roll at OSU Names of students who have made the Scholastic Honor Roll Summer term have been an- nounced by Oregon State Uni- versity. A total of 184 students earned straight-A (4.0). Another 523 earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on Inclement weather and emergency procedures I n the event South Lane School District is forced to close or delay opening any of its schools due to weather or other emergency, designated media sources will be contacted. Those seeking up-to-the-min- ute school closure/emergency information or to subscribe for automated updates can go to Flash Alerts Web page for South Lane School District. They can also follow South Lane School District on Twit- ter @SouthLane_SD and on In- stragram at SouthLaneSD School Closure Media Sourc- es The following radio stations offer regular school closure re- ports: KNND 1400 AM KUGN 590 AM KPNW 1120 AM KLCC 89.7 FM KMGF 94.5 FM Local television stations are informed but are not always able to report school closure information up-to-the-minute. The most up-to-date informa- tion can always be found at www.valleyinfo.net. be allowed to walk home with- out a responsible adult. Bussed students will not be dropped-off at an empty house, without prior permission. Students will be kept at the safest location possible during any emergency situation and will be cared for by district staff until they are picked-up by their families. Please be prepared to show identifi cation and follow on-site check-out procedures when picking up your child. If a middle or high school is closed early or evacuated due to an emergency, regular dismissal procedures will be used. If the emergency prohibits regular procedures please listen to the radio stations above or click http://www.valleyinfo.net/ to get information on evacuation procedures. If a school is closed early or evacuated for any reason, me- dia sources will be notifi ed and information will be posted ath- ttp://www.valleyinfo.net/. Snow or inclement weather bus schedules South Lane School District may use an automated dialer to call and email staff and students regarding school related emer- gencies. It is important that your child’s school has updated phone and email information for this to be a success. Drivers will attempt to run regular routes wherever safe. Bus drivers will have the option to modify their routes as needed with regard to safety and road conditions. Emergency release information School buses will travel main roads only. Bus drivers have the option to modify their routes more extensively with regard to safety and road conditions. Buses will not travel the follow- ing roads: If a two-hour delay is report- ed, there will be no morning kindergarten. If an elementary school is closed early or evacuated due to an emergency, every attempt will be made to contact families by phone (please make sure your child’s school has all available phone numbers to reach you in an emergency). Students will not Snow Day Routes Bennett Creek Blue Mountain School Road Booth Kelly Camp Road Bryson Sears Cedar Creek Garroutte Road Gowdyville above Adams the Honor Roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of course work. Students on the Honor Roll from Douglas County included: Elkton Straight-A Average: Hannah T. Whitley, Senior, Sociology. Myrtle Creek 3.5 or Better: Benjamin H. Wheeler, Senior, Earth Sci- ences. Roseburg 3.5 or Better: Tyler J. Eber- hardt, Junior, University Ex- ploratory Studies; Timothy M. Williams, Post Baccalaureate, Computer Science. Kenady Lane London past Rouse Road Longview Lorane Hwy past Hazelton Lower Brice Ck Rd Martin Ck Rd. Meyers Road Molitor Ranch Road Overholser Road Perkins Creek Raisor Road Rat Creek Repsleger Road Saginaw West Shoestring Shortridge Sweet Lane/Talamena Dr. Taylor Butte Turkey Run Veatch Road Ward's Butte Road Wick's Road Students who live on the above roads will need to arrive at the junction of their road and the main road to meet their bus. Winchester 3.5 or Better: Taylor H. Sil- ing, Senior, Music. Umpqua Chamber Orchestra announces 2016- 17 season Douglas County’s commu- nity orchestra has immediate openings for amateur and pro- fessional musicians. The Umpqua Chamber Or- chestra announces the start of its His moral compass points to equality. 2016-2017 season. The orches- tra has openings for violin, vi- ola, cello, bass, oboe, bassoon, and French horn. The Umpqua Chamber Orchestra rehearses on Monday evenings at the First Presbyterian Church, 823 S.E. Lane. The fi rst rehearsal will be at the First Presbyterian Church on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. All interested musicians are invited to attend. If you are unable to attend this fi rst rehearsal or have any ques- tions, please contact Dr. Jason Heald at 541-440-4693 or by e-mail at jason.heald@umpqua. edu. $ PUUBHF ( SPWF 4 FOUJOFM Our Community Newspaper since 1889 PEACE Desmond Tutu Subscribe and $AVE SUPPORTING NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION Thank you to the following supporters: Ruth Ackley Irene Bauder Angie Borigo James and Carol Brownson Cindy Conrad Russell and Lee Cooper Robert and Mary Currier Bob and Janette Dill Long Family Jeffrey & Karen Freeman Kathryn Flynn Jean Furguson Mary Gabrielle, MD James & Barbara Grant John and Donna Mansfi eld Lonny Perini Ron Pupke Elaine Roberts Emily Settlemeyer Donna Shepherd Robert Swaringin Jan Thompson Randy Turpin Carol Volesky
