COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 3C
AIR QUALITY AFFECTS SCHOOL SPORTS, RECESS
W
ith several wildfi res burning throughout the state of Oregon
over the summer, air quality has been affected. Lane Re-
gional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) routinely issued warnings
of “unhealthy” and “hazardous” air quality in Cottage Grove as
students geared up to go back to school. As a result, recess at the
elementary level and school sports across the board were affected.
The fi rst day of school saw the South Lane School District issue a
directive to hold recess indoors due to unhealthy air quality read-
ings issued by LRAPA.
The district released a statement, saying, Wildfi re smoke is af-
fecting air quality in the Lane County area. In South Lane School
District we take our students' health and safety very seriously.
We are closely monitoring air quality conditions to guide our
decision making around outdoor student activities.” It went on to
say, “When air quality conditions are unhealthy, schools will hold
indoor recess and reduce students' level of physical activity in PE
and in classrooms. Sports practices will be moved inside or can-
celed and games will be rescheduled when conditions warrant. We
are working to keep as much smoke as possible out of our school
buildings, and will be keeping windows and doors closed to sup-
port these efforts. We encourage all families to send your students
Student information
shared if not denied
by September 29
In the spring of 2016 the President signed the Every Student
Succeeds Act (ESSA). This law requires schools to provide stu-
dent contact information to military or university recruiters upon
request. If you DO NOT want your contact information released,
pick up a form in the main offi ce that will need to be signed by
you and your parents. Signed forms need to be returned to Mrs.
Thoms by Friday, September 29.
School News is published the last
Wednesday of the month and is
included in the SenƟ nel.
to school in lightweight attire, with plenty of water.”
The statement concluded by noting, “The Oregon Health Authority advises that parents of sensitive children (e.g. asthma, respiratory in-
fection, lung or heart disease) should follow their health care providers' advice about prevention and treatment of symptoms, and watch
the smoke forecast to decide when to limit their child's activities. Parents' individual decisions about school attendance based on health
concerns will be honored.”
Several sports games also felt the impact of smoke in the valley. OSAA released new standards that saw several games canceled includ-
ing boys’ soccer and cross country at Cottage Grove High School and football at Elkton.
Students of the Month
of the
LINCOLN MIDDLE
SCHOOL
VALETA OLIVER
Lincoln
Middle
School’s
September Student of the Month
is Valeta Oliver. Valeta is an
amazing student that pushes
herself to be her best every day,
not only in her academics, but
as a friend and a member of
our community. In addition to
her academic strengths, Valeta
is conscientious, trustworthy,
and a natural leader. Val is
a very caring and accepting
student and friend. Finally, Val
is also a great musician; she
plays trumpet in Advanced Band
and sings in the Concert Choir.
2775 Row River Rd • 541-942-4415
bradschevy.com
KENNEDY HIGH
SCHOOL
Justin
has
gone
above and beyond
stepping up to the
plate in class and
going out of his way
to get his work done.
KINSLEY JENSEN
JUSTIN
SWEARINGIN
24 N. Ninth St. • 541-942-2551
COTTAGE GROVE NORTH DOUGLAS
HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
SHAHALEE BATES
Caremen Adler nominates
Shahalee
Bates
for
September Student of the
Month. Shahalee is new
to the Leadership class but
is doing an outstanding
job! She is enthusiastic,
attends all events, believes
in our school and wants all
students to stay involved.
Mrs. Adler is looking
forward to seeing what
exciting things Shahalee and
the Leadership Class have in
store for the rest of the year.
South Lane County
Fire & Rescue
233 Harrison Ave • 541-942-4439
southlanefi re.org
BOHEMIA
ELEMENTARY
Katelyn
Andes
is
a senior at North
Douglas High School.
She
plays
varsity
volleyball and is their
libero. Katelyn plans to
attend UCC next year
and pursue nursing.
KATELYN ANDES
DRAIN
SAW 541-836-2423
SHOP, INC.
Kinsley is a shining
example of our three
school rules: Be Safe,
Be Respectful and Be
Responsible! She can
always be counted on to
do the right thing and
set a great example for
others. She is helpful,
kind and hard working.
She is a good friend and
a true pleasure to have in
class!
615 Main Street • Cottage Grove • 541-942-8711
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