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CECIL SLY OYOTE
Cecil Sly Elementary Jim Bates Principal
1400 S.E. Second Street Prineville, OR 97754-2099 e-mail:
[email protected]
Telephone 541.447.7675
Monday, March 3, 2014 Cecil Sly Families, I want to thank you for partnering with your schools for our staff development days. We will be the first to say that having the kids here each day of the week is our #1 choice. There are many new requirements from our state and federal government, which require training and time to complete processes. Some of those requirements include setting specific goals for instruction based on information from assessments. More than ever before we are really drilling into information and selecting teaching strategies that match student need. This last Friday, every teacher at Cecil Sly met with me to complete mid-year progress meetings. We looked at mid-year student data and asked some very powerful questions about the progress being made. If we are on track, great! If any student was not making progress, we made decisions to change or add in more assistance. This is not only powerful practice, it’s specifically required by the State of Oregon. Senate Bill 290 requires every licensed teacher to craft two powerful goals for their students. They are also required to pick and develop an annual professional goal. We are holding ourselves to the highest degree of accountability. As the year comes to a close in June, we will meet again to examine our progress. We will reflect and ask which instructional strategies gave our students the best advantage. The ones that gave the kids the best leg up will be kept and we will be committed to putting the best new strategies into place. Thank you again for partnering in that process. Your Principal Jim Bates
PRINTS web: www.crookcounty.k12.or.us
PTO MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAR. 5 3:15 SCHOOL LIBRARY
PTO is in full swing planning our school carnival which will be held on Friday, May 16th. Help is needed for this large schoolwide project. If you are unable to attend a meeting but would like to help, contact the office. Another way to help is by donating a theme basket, items for a basket, a service, or silent auction item. Thank You!!
FAMILY READING ROAM NIGHT TUESDAY, MARCH 11 5:30 – 7:20 Come join the fun. Free pizza dinner! Free new book for every child! Drawing for two kindle fires! There is a large variety of games and prizes for everyone. Please come to this great event!
Happy Hoppers Dress Up 80’s Style Popcorn Sale Friday, Mar. 7th Popcorn will be sold for 25¢ to students attending Happy Hoppers. All proceeds earned will go to PTO to support our school.
Sly Happenings Mon – Fri. Mar. 3 – 7
Classified Employee Appreciation Week
Mon. Mar. 3
Third Grade Students start Oaks state testing
Wed. Mar. 5
PTO Meeting 3:15 School Library Free Child Care Provided
Fri. Mar. 7
Happy Hoppers
Tues. Mar. 11
Reading Roam Night 5:30 – 7:20
Fri. Mar. 14
4th Grade Field Trip Tower Theatre Lewis & Clark Play 1st Grade Pizza Storyline Culmination 2:00
Mon. Mar. 17
St. Patrick Day
Fri. Mar. 21
No School Staff Development
Mon. – Fri. Mar. 24 – 28
No School Spring Break
Mon. Mar. 31
School Resumes
Wed. Apr. 2
PTO Meeting 3:15 School Library Free Child Care Provided
Fri. Apr. 4
Happy Hoppers Janelly Bean Music Assembly
Mon. Apr. 7
Kindergarten Round-Up Registration for 2014-15 Cecil Sly Gym
Fri. Apr. 11
No School Grading/Conference Prep
Tues. Apr. 15
Tears of Joy Assembly
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The week of March 3 is dedicated time to honor our classified school employees. They are involved in every aspect of the school including maintaining our school building and grounds, providing secretarial assistance, preparing meals, providing safe transportation, keeping our facilities clean, assisting in the classroom and providing many other specialized services. These dedicated individuals deserve our recognition and thanks for the awesome job they do here at Cecil Sly. Join us this week as we honor these individuals! Just a reminder… The Kids Clinic located over at Crooked River Elementary is open 5 days a week and include evening hours until 7pm on Thursdays. Pediatrician Dr Kathy Baumann is able to see any kids ages 0-18. Did you know the clinic serves children with private insurance, Healthy Kids, OHP and those who don’t have any insurance at all? Call for an appointment at (541)323-4272. Same day appointments are often available.
Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair is coming! March 14th, 17th, 18th &19th Cecil Sly Library 7:45 am to 3:30 pm Tuesday Green Wednesday Red Thursday Blue Friday Run Club Monday Green Please wear appropriate shoes on PE days.
Wed. & Thurs. No School Apr. 16 & 17 Conferences 8:00 – 8:00 Fri. Apr. 18
No School
Fri. Apr. 25
Baton Pass Along
Fr1. May 2
Happy Hoppers
Wed. May 7
PTO Meeting 3:15 Cecil Sly Library Free Child Care Provided
