Rotary Youth Host Family WANTED!
If you are interesting in hosting a Rotary International Exchange Student next school year, please click here for the informational flyer.
School Board Approves 2018 - 2019 Student Calendar - Revised 4/11/18
The Siuslaw School Board considered two calendar options for the 2018-2019 school year at the February and March board meetings. The board deliberated over an option for restructuring mandated teacher development time. Instead of the current Early Release Fridays, the other option was to block professional development time into 6 non-school days across the school year. In the new, Consolidated Professional Development Calendar, students would attend school until approximately 3:00PM every day, including Fridays, but have 6 other longer weekends throughout the year. The new proposed Consolidated Professional Development model has no early releases on Fridays. The total amount of time in professional development is the same, but the routine of the school week would change for students and families. The board voted to approve the new Consolidated Professional Development Calendar at their March 14, 2018 school board meeting and revised the professional development days as noted on the revised calendar adopted April 11, 2018.
2018/2019 Student Calendar Revised/Approved April 11, 2018
Siuslaw School District Calendars
Siuslaw District Events Calendar - All Buildings
Siuslaw Middle School Calendar
Siuslaw Elementary School Calendar
2017-2018 Student Calendar Future Spring Dates: 2018-2019 (3/23/19 - 3/31/19), 2019-2020 (3/21/20 - 3/29/20), 2020-2021 (3/20/21 - 3/28/21)
Budget Calendar Fiscal Year 2018-2019
April 11, 2018 Budget Meeting - Budget Message*
Budget Message Budget Committee
April 25, 2018 - Public Input*
May 2, 2018 - Public Input*
May 16, 2018 - Board Finalizes Budget
June 20, 2018 - Board Adopts Budget
*Meetings held at the Siuslaw Elementary Library - 2221 Oak Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
2017-2018 Notice for Statewide Tests
Dear Siuslaw School District Parents/Guardians,
Here is some important information about this school year’s state tests:
Each spring, Oregon students in grades 3-8 and 11 participate in state assessments in English Language Arts and Math. Rather than multiple-choice questions, today’s tests ask students to explain their reasoning and, often, write out their answers. The new assessments measure more complex skills such as critical-thinking, writing, and problem solving so that schools and parents can assess whether children are on-track to graduate from high school ready for college or a career.
Students will take the state tests again this coming spring. While the tests in English Language Arts and Math cannot tell us everything about your child’s academic progress, the results do act as a snapshot of your child’s strengths and areas for improvement in those subject areas. The tests help our school district get a more complete and accurate picture of how all Siuslaw students are performing. As we assess curriculum, review instructional strategies, distribute resources and work to improve our educational system, our students’ performance overall is a big factor in planning and decision-making.
Siuslaw School District has always had a high participation rate on state assessments as both parents and staff have found value in this “point-in-time” check on the progress of our students and our educational system. However, parents in Oregon have the option to opt their children out of state assessments this spring. Should you wish to opt your child out, please read the information carefully and then print, complete, and return the form to the main office before your child begins testing.
If you have additional questions, please contact your child’s building principal.
Sincerely,
Andrew Grzeskowiak
State Testing Opt Out Form - English
State Testing Opt Out Form - Spanish
2017-2018 School Hours
Please click here for a quick glance of school hours for the 2017-2018 school year.
Siuslaw School District Wish List
The district is committed to the optimal development of every student and believes that a positive, safe and health-promoting learning environment is necessary for students to have the opportunity to achieve personal, academic, developmental and social success. Learn more about the district's committment to wellness here.
SafeOregon Tipline
IF YOU SEE OR HEAR ABOUT BULLYING, VIOLENCE, DRUGS, OR HARM TO YOUR SCHOOL OR A STUDENT, REPORT A TIP USING SAFEOREGON.
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Adverse Weather NotificationOur school district uses the National Weather Service to guide our decisions about school closures or activity cancellations.
The transportation department and administration closely monitor the local weather and the forecasts throughout the day. Below is a list of media outlets that will carry emergency information. We will also have any changes posted on the district website and will institute our automated phone messaging system(School Messenger) regarding closures beginning no earlier than 6:00AM. Please make sure that the schools have any changes in your contact information as we head into winter storm season.
If parents or guardians feel it is unsafe for their children to attend school during inclement weather events, they may call the school office to excuse their child from school. Please know that we don’t make these decisions lightly and will continue to carefully monitor weather situations.
In the event of adverse weather, please click here for information on where to tune to receive updated information on possible closures, delays or early dismissals.
Community News and Parent Resources
Siuslaw School District 97J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or age in providing education or access to benefits of education services, activities and programs, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups, in accordance with Title IX and other civil rights or discrimination issues; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Lisa Utz, Special Programs Director, Siuslaw School District 97J (541)997-5456, lutz@siuslaw.k12.or.us
