Weekly Newsletter 6/5/26

 

June 8th, 2026

We made it! This is officially our final update of the 2025-2026 school year.

It has been a year filled with hard work, incredible student growth, and unforgettable memories. I am so proud of our students for how much they’ve achieved, and deeply grateful to our dedicated staff who worked tirelessly to support them every step of the way.

Most of all, thank you to you—our families—for partnering with us this year. We couldn't do this without you.

It has been an honor working with your children this year. Have a fantastic summer!


Announcements:
  • Spirit week the last week, students voted and these are the days!
    • Monday- Pajama Day
    • Tuesday- Twin Day
    • Wednesday- Beach Day
    • Thurs- Class Color Day
      • Pre- Red
      • K/1 Yellow
      • 2nd/3rd Blue
      • 4th/5th Black
      • MS- Patterns
  • We have 5th grade and 8th grade promotion Tuesday 6/9! We invite all families and friends to come celebrate our 5th graders moving from elementary school to middle school and our 8th graders moving from middle school to high school! 5th Grade will start at 5:00 in the gym to move outside to our covered structure for a small banquet, 8th grade will start at 5:30 to then move outside for a small banquet. 


  • Preschool Graduation will be Wed 6/10 at 10:45am in the gym. Help us celebrate our preschoolers who will be Kinders next year! 
  • Our last day of school is Thursday 6/11, it will be EARLY RELEASE at 12:30pm!
  • Field Day on 6/11, we welcome all volunteers to help us with this really fun event! We will have a animal observation station, fun games, Kona Ice, and a water station. Students will be getting wet and need to bring a change of clothes. We also recommend students wear sunscreen and bring a hat. 
  • Summer Garden Club details below:

  • Free Library CARDS! All of our kids can get a FREE library card at the Cottage Grove library this summer. They will help you get it set up at the library and they last for a year!



  • 6/8- 6/11 Character Trait: Goal Setting 
  • Spirit Week Begins!

    Pajama Day


    		Twin Day! 



    		Early Release 12:30pm

    Beach Day! 



    		Early Release 12:30pm

    LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 

    Class Color Day
    Pre- Red
    k/1- Yellow
    2nd/3rd- Blue
    4th/5th- Black
    MS- Patterns

    Field Day 8:30am-12:30pm     		No School 
So proud of these winners at our yearly award assembly! 

Dorena Seniors, we are so Proud! 

Dorena Middle School Campout! 



Map Challenge Slip-n-slide Party! 


 K/1 goes to the Quamash Prairie! 


















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