2C COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL September 28, 2016
Child's Way Charter School How students
can handle
offers eclectic options
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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.
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