2C COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL MAY 24, 2017
SUPPORTING
SLSD takes home 2017 OSPA
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION
Thank you to the
following supporters:
South Lane School District Human Resource
Specialist Tracy Ollivant was honored as the
Oregon School Personnel Association’s (OSPA)
Human Resource Professional of the Year at their
Spring Conference in Redmond, Oregon.
According to OSPA the award is given to an in-
dividual whose contributions have had signifi cant
impact on the effi ciency of the human resources
offi ce and to the fi eld of human resources; who
has distinguished him/herself through leadership
service; and is a collaborative contributing partic-
ipant in personnel function and/or programs. Dr.
Dawn Strong, Executive Director of OSPA, pre-
sented Tracy with the award and shared that Tra-
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
cy’s empathy and compassion is second to none.
In addition she is kind, considerate and caring to
everyone that comes into the offi ce.
South School District Human Resource Direc-
tor Brian McCasline nominated her for the award
and said that Tracy always goes out of her way to
help people. “She is so kind and always makes
people feel like that they are the most important
person in the world. She not only does great work
at the offi ce but also volunteers in the communi-
ty, volunteering for various activities and events”
said McCasline.
*Submitted by South Lane School District.
Latham news
Afterschool Clubs
Our afterschool clubs for the 2016-2017 year were a success! We had volunteers teach dra-
ma, rag weaving, chess, Native American crafts, science, Chinese jumprope, woodwork, and
gardening, just to name a few. If you would like to share an activity for our next year’s after-
school clubs, please call us at Latham. We would love to have you!
Latham Lap-a-thon
On May 12, we enjoyed a morning on the track at Cottage Grove High School running to
raise money to support Latham School. It was a rainy Friday, but, with the exception of a few
sprinkles, the weather was perfect! At the end of the lap-a-thon, students, staff and volunteers
were listening to “Here Comes the Sun”. What a great way to end the event! Thanks to all that
participated or donated.
Latham’s School Garden
As we head toward the last few weeks of school, we are preparing our garden for the warm
days ahead. Parent volunteers have faithfully redone the fence, prepared the beds, and facil-
itated the planting of the new crops. Students have been able to help in the garden at recess,
participate with their class, or join the Gardening afterschool club. Students love to get their
hands dirty as they learn about the natural world around them.
This is the third year that Latham students, community, and staff have participated in a Penny
War to raise money to give to the Lion’s Pride Pageant which in turn donates it to the Children’s
Miracle Network. The Children’s Miracle Network provides money for the Springfi eld River-
bend Sacred Heart Hospital’s neonatal and pediatric units. The students listened to a presenta-
tion in which the high school participants in the pageant explained what their “pennies” would
be used for. The staff and students look forward to the Penny War each year; pennies are the
positive points and silver/currency take away from the penny totals. Each year we have raised
more money than the previous year. This year Latham raised $604.59.
Students of the Month
BOHEMIA
ELEMENTARY
DORENA
ELEMENTARY
Violet is kind and
helpful to everyone! She
uses kind words and
action with students
and staff . She takes her
schoolwork
seriously,
and is a very responsible
learner. Violet makes our
classroom a fun place to
learn.
VIOLET GARCIA
ASHTON EDDIE
Ashton Eddie from Ms. Mun-
son’s 4/5 class is Dorena’s student
of the month for May. Recently
Dorena went on a school wide
fi eld trip to Get Air in Eugene.
While they were gone Ms. Pabst
got a letter from a family that was
there the same day. Th e mother
complimented the entire class but
singled out Ashton for helping
her younger daughter have a great
time. Four times Ashton went
back to check on the young girl to
make sure she was OK and having
fun. Ashton truly displayed what
it means to be a Dorena Panther.
HARRISON
ELEMENTARY
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GRACE
BROCKELMAN
624 E. Gibbs
541-942-9122
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LATHAM
ELEMENTARY
EVAN BUNCE
Evan Bunce is Latham’s
Student of the Month.
Evan is a wonderful all
around student. He does
an outstanding job in all
academic areas. He is an
excellent hard working role
model for his peers. He is
always willing to volunteer
and participate.
Evan
is a very thoughtful and
kind friend. We are very
proud of Evan and glad
to have him at Latham.
401 MAIN STREET • COTTAGE GROVE
541-767-0320
LONDON
SCHOOL
NATALIE B.
Stacy’s Covered
Bridge
541-746-1583
401 Main St, CG 541-767-0320
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Natalie has been an extremely
dedicated student at London and
has prepared herself well for high
school. She is ready to learn every
day and possess the grit to get the
job done, no matter how diffi cult
or challenging. Her grit and de-
termination have help her be suc-
cessful as a hurdler and middle
distance runner on the Lincoln
Middle School track team. Her
hard work and love of running
culminated in her qualifying for
the district track met in Pleasant
Hill. Natalie’s teacher and princi-
pal are extremely proud of Natalie
and how she has grown at Lon-
don. Keep at it Natalie-the sky’s
the limit!
4237 W. 5th Ave • Eugene
541-345- 7570
TRUCK & EQUIPMENT REPAIR
Grace Brockelman is always
actively engaged in her
learning. In the classroom
she follows directions and
gives 100% of her best
eff ort.
Grace is honest,
trustworthy and respectful.
She
has
a
wonderful
attitude, greatly contributes
to classroom discussions
and provides great insight
in a plethora of subjects.
NORTH DOUGLAS
E/MS
NATALIE
THOMPSON
Is an 8th Grade student
at NDMS. Natalie is an
excellent athlete and also
competes in rodeo. Natalie
always shows up with a
positive attitude, eager to
please and ready to work!
Her dedication to her
studies, her sportsmanship,
and
positive
attitude
make Natalie a wonderful
well-rounded
student!
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531 South Cedar St.
Drain, OR 97435