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Weekly Newsletter 5/30/25

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   May 30th, 2025 As we approach the last two weeks of school, we are excited to celebrate a year full of learning, growth, and unforgettable moments. These final days are packed with fun activities and special events to honor the hard work and dedication of our students and families. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your unwavering support throughout this year. Thank you for encouraging your children to show up every day ready to learn, for teaching kindness, and for modeling perseverance through challenges. Looking ahead, we are thrilled to share that next year, we anticipate full classrooms at every level! It’s incredible to see our Dorena community growing, and we couldn’t be prouder of the strong, vibrant school spirit that makes us “Dorena Proud.” Wishing you a wonderful weekend and a joyful wrap-up to this school year! Announcements: PBIS Theme: Goal Setting  Goals: I can set a goal for myself and make a plac to achieve it.  We wi...

Weekly Newsletter 5/23/25

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  May 23rd, 2025 Thank you to all of our families who came out for our Happy and Proud Family night! What a celebration! We hope everyone has a wonderful 3-day weekend!  Announcements: PBIS Theme: Organization & Time Management  Goals: I can stay focused on a task with break if needed. I can complete my work I can keep my school materials and personal items organized in my backpack and/or desk. Our Read-a-Thon results are in! Although we only had 13 students participate we read a total of 8715 minutes and raised just over $1000! We are so proud and now Mrs. Pixton will spend a night camping out on the roof of the school!  Our May Attendance Challenge will end Tuesday May 27th! So far Mrs. B's class holds the lead by one over Mrs. Beck's class! We will announce the winner Tuesday afternoon. Our winning class will head to the Cottage Grove pool Wed morning for a pool party!  We will end our attendance challenges by celebrating all of the families whose student...

Weekly Newsletter 5/16/25

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   May 9th, 2025 The countdown has begun—only 19 days left of this school year! Let’s make every day count as we continue working towards our academic, social, and behavioral goals. We’re so proud of all our students and can’t wait to celebrate their achievements with you. We are taking full advantage of these last days of school to support every student in meeting their goals before progressing to the next grade. From engaging lessons to collaborative projects, our focus remains on ensuring each student feels prepared and confident. Thank you for your partnership and encouragement throughout this school year. Let’s finish strong and celebrate together at Family Happy and Proud Night ! Announcements: PBIS Theme: Organization & Time Management  Goals: I can stay focused on a task with break if needed. I can complete my work I can keep my school materials and personal items organized in my backpack and/or desk. We will have an awards assembly to recognize students' acc...

Weekly Newsletter 5/9/25

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  May 9th, 2025 This week has been filled with exciting activities and memorable moments! Highlights include: Outdoor School Adventures : Students enjoyed fun life lasting experiences at the BEST outdoor school in Oregon.  Fishing Trips : A fantastic experience for our 4th graders, with plenty of stories to share. Special Person Party : Celebrating those who mean so much to us was a heartwarming event in K/1. Popsicle Party : A sweet way to end the week with smiles and fun for our Middle School class because Michael W read 1000 minutes last week! As Mother’s Day approaches, we want to wish all the amazing mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for everything you do. Wishing everyone a wonderful and relaxing weekend! Announcements: PBIS Theme: Organization & Time Management  Goals: I can stay focused on a task with break if needed. I can complete my work I can keep my school materials and personal items organized in my backpack and/or desk. Mrs. H...