Buy a brick for our children.  Scappoose Parent Organizations have united to offer engraved bricks at the Scappoose High School Auditorium to individuals, families, clubs and businesses.  By purchasing a brick, you will provide Scappoose School District with funds to support Character Education.  To learn more, visit  www.scappoosebricks.com

What is Character Education?  Character Education teaches students to be their best selves in relationships and their community.  Showing them the value of Compassion, Honesty, Fairness, Responsibility and Respectfulness.  Character Education assists students in achieving their highest potential in all endeavors.  Helping them strive for Excellence and succeed with Diligence and Fortitude.

A strong character enables children to thrive academically, emotionally and socially.  Character is developed through comprehensive instruction, study, observation, practice and experience.

Why the Auditorium?  The High School Auditorium will also serve as a Community Center for students, citizens and businesses in the Scappoose School District, and be a perfect place to display our community's Character.

Scappoose Parent Organizations.  In an effort to build a stronger community, the Parent Organizations from Warren, Grant Watts, Sauvie Island, Petersen, Middle School and High School have united to provide fund raising for Character Education.  This unique, collaborative organization will work together to support parallel goals in building a stronger community.

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Kindergarten Roundup – Class of 2023!

Is your child starting kindergarten next fall?

You are invited to the 2010-11 Kindergarten Roundup events.  This is a great opportunity to prepare your child and family for the upcoming school year.  You can register at kindergarten round-up while you learn more about kindergarten and your school.  Information about the new option for tuition-paid full-day kindergarten will be available.

1. Read the letter from the Transportation Department regarding snow routes.  (updated 12/14/09 6:05 AM)
2. Click here for detailed Snow Route Map and Schedule infomation.  (updated 12/14/09 6:05 AM)

AM Bus Routes | PM Bus Routes (PM updated 8-5-09)

At this time, the most important message we have for everyone is to:

• Cover Your Cough 
• Wash Your Hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water
• If you are sick, stay home
  

For the most reliable and current information, please visit:

Columbia County Public Health has set up a web page for information on Swine Flue

Oregon State Public Health hotline: 1 800-978-3040 and website: http://www.flu.oregon.gov/

http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/

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Cover Your Cough	Wash Your Hands

Monday, October 12, 2009

To Parents/Guardians of Scappoose School District Students,

As our School District moves into the Fall and Winter months, already we are seeing signs and symptoms of the flu within our community and around the State. Certainly, almost everyone will either catch the flu bug, or have to deal with it in some manner. Therefore, we would like to stress to parents and staff along with our patrons in the community to be on the lookout for these common symptoms of the flu: a) high fever, b) fatigue, exhaustion, general physical discomfort, and c) body aches.

If your child is ill or you see any of these signs, please keep your child at home.

In dealing with practices which will help to prevent the spread of any flu bugs, I would ask all parents and patrons to be aware of these helpful practices: a) cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing/sneezing OR cough/sneeze into your arm, b) toss all tissues into the trash, c) wash hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing, d) use hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available, e) avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth after coughing/sneezing, and f) try to avoid, when possible, close contact with others who are sick.

If your child comes down with a flu bug, along with the above precautions, please be cautious in any statements regarding the type of flu that your child may have. Many people are ready to assume that any flu this year is going to be the H1N1 (swine flu). As noted by the Department of Health, the H1N1 can only be determined by hospitalization or by a State Medical Lab test. According to health department supervisors, a local physician cannot make an official H1N1 determination.

Scappoose School District is aware that many families are experiencing difficulties during these trying economic times.   All children need healthy meals.  Families may qualify for FREE breakfast or FREE and Reduced lunch. Reduced price for lunch is .40.  Applications are available at each of the schools, the district office or on our website at www.scappoose.k12.or.us .  You may also apply online at  https://district.ode.state.or.us/apps/frlapp/default.aspx .  If you have any questions you can contact Janet Wentz at 503-543-6374.

Links: 

Letter to Parents | Application Form | January Newsletter update  | Letter to Parents - Spanish  |  Application Form - Spanish