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Last Day of School Extended

The School Board voted to make up one of the two inclement weather days from February 25th and 27th. The last day of school for students will be Thursday, June 13th. The last day for staff will be Friday, June 14th. Calendars have been updated on the district website.

Spanish Translation

La Mesa Directiva votó para recuperar uno de los dos días perdidos por el mal clima del 25 al 27 de febrero. El último día de clases para los estudiantes será el jueves 13 de junio. El último día para el personal será el viernes 14 de junio. Los calendarios se han actualizado en el sitio web del distrito.

The PTA Penny drive raised a total of $1299.16!  The teacher with the most silver coins/paper money had to kiss a Llama at a special Valentines Day assembly.  Mrs. Bennett was the lucky winner to kiss Bailey the Llama, she had $301.75 in her bucket of silver coins and paper money!  Mrs. Turner’s kindergarten class won the pizza party with $85.39 worth of pennies in their container.  Thank you to all who supported this fundraiser!

A company called Niche researches U.S. colleges, schools, neighborhoods, and companies. They recently released their school district rankings. The 2019 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more. Greater Albany Public Schools ranked #8 in the state of Oregon with an Overall Niche Grade of B+.

https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2018/12/04/these-are-oregons-top-30-school-districts-for-2019.html#g/446765/24

Los mejores Distritos Escolares en Oregon del 2019

Una empresa llamada “Niche” analiza a universidades, escuelas, vecindarios y
empresas de los EE. UU. Recientemente publicaron su clasificación de distritos
escolares. La clasificación de los mejores distritos escolares del 2019, se basa en un
análisis riguroso de estadísticas clave y en millones de evaluaciones de estudiantes y
padres que utilizan datos del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Los
factores de clasificación incluyen, calificaciones de exámenes estatales, preparación
para la universidad, tasas de graduación, calificaciones de SAT / ACT, calidad de
maestros, calificaciones de distritos de escuelas públicas y más. Las Escuelas Públicas
de Albany se ubicaron en el número 8 en el estado de Oregón, con una calificación
general de la empresa Niche de B+.

https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2018/12/04/these-are-oregons-top-30-
school-districts-for-2019.html#g/446765/24

Linn Together, a countywide network of volunteers with the mission to strengthen local prevention networks, has partnered with several local organizations, including GAPS, to present “Bullying Prevention in School and Cyber Settings”.   Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying. Join national bullying expert Dr. Michael Sulkowski, PhD, University of Arizona, for an interactive presentation on bullying prevention in both school and cyber settings.

The presentation will take place on October 17, 2018 from 9:00 – 11:00 am at Boulder Falls Center in Lebanon.  The event is free, but registration is required and space is limited.  Please register by October 10.  For additional information and registration, please see https://www.linncountyhealth.org/adg/page/topic-month or contact Julie Greene of Linn County Health Services at 541-967-3819.

At the first annual GAPS Student All-Stars Celebration, the School Board honored outstanding students from each school. Students were nominated by school staff and introduced by the school principal.

Oak Elementary School All-Stars are: 

Emma Blagg

Emma is kind, caring, and compassionate. She treats others with respect at all times. Emma models exceptional student behavior, giving the speaker her full attention and never talking over another student. She takes care of her area in the classroom and helps others when needed. She was a part of the Community Service club during the first part of the year and would have continued with it if it had been allowed. She is always thinking of others first. I truly appreciate all of the wonderful qualities Emma possesses. She is an amazing human being!

Samara Dempsey

Samara is fully deserving of the All-Star award for the 2017-18 school year. This young lady possesses every quality teachers look for in a student. Samara is respectful to anyone and everyone she comes into contact with. I can always count on her to be honest, kind, and a good listener. Samara strives to make the most out of everyday. She greets each subject with a persevering charge, and helps motivate those around her.  Samara makes sure to be inclusive to ALL, not just to her peers that act or speak like her. She makes sure to thank her teacher after each instructional period. What a true star you are, Samara.