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  • Stay Informed: Inclement Weather Information in CSD

    Inclement Weather in CSD  When winter weather arrives and affects travel conditions, we are often asked, "Is Creswell School District operating on a regular schedule?" School closure or delayed start decisions will typically be made by 6:30 a.m. and are driven by the safety of our students and staff. School closure or delayed start information will be: Announced on local radio and television stations, Posted on FlashAlert.net and ParentSquare as well as on the District website , and Broadcast by FlashAlert Messenger to subcribers via email and push notifications through the FA Messenger app. To receive these notices, we recommend that families   subscribe to FlashAlert . What does the announcement mean? School Closure:  There is no school for students, although some staff will be at work. Two-hour Delay: School will start two hours late and end at the normal dismissal time for a regular school day. Snow Routes: Some school bus routes have alternate "snow routes" that may be used when snow and ice make road conditions hazardous at higher and steeper elevations. This helps limit the need for school closures in harsh weather. When school buses operate on these snow routes, some students will have a different bus stop location and time than on their regular route. Click here to learn more about our snow/ice routes. We encourage families to make transportation and attendance decisions for their child/ren based on their own assessment of travel conditions at their location.  Safety is always paramount!

    Monday, Nov 28 2022

  • No School for CSD Students - November 21 - 25

    Due to family conferences and the Thanksgiving holiday, there is NO School for CSD students November 21st - November 25th.  Enjoy your Thanksgiving break and we will look forward to welcoming students back to class on Monday, November 28th.

    Sunday, Nov 20 2022

  • CSD40 Update - November 10, 2022

    CSD40 Update   |  November 10, 2022       Upcoming No School Dates Friday, November 11th:  Veterans' Day CES Only:  Friday, November 18th Parent/Teacher Conferences November 21-25th:  Conferences / Thanksgiving Break Superintendent's Message   The changing colors and falling leaves are a sure reminder that fall is in full swing.  Many families use the changing of the seasons as a time to reflect on goals, growth, and giving back. In CSD, we do the same. November's parent-teacher conferences provide a wonderful opportunity to check in with with our staff to ask questions about classes and discuss your student's academic and personal development. We appreciate the valuable communication and information shared during these meetings and thank you for taking time from your schedule to attend. In this season of giving, it is heartwarming to partner with our students and families to give back. School-based food drives and the Family Resource Center's Season of Giving are examples of the many ways in which Creswell compassionately bands together to support our neighbors. We are grateful for the compassion and generosity of this incredible community and thank you for all you do to encourage and support these efforts, Speaking of gratitude, I'm so appreciative of all of our students, family members, and staff who have taken time to share their thoughts and ideas as part of our strategic planning process. Whether you have attended one of our community forums personally, responded to our family survey , or added your voice to  our current ThoughtExchange regarding the skills, attributes, and characteristics our graduates should possess, your input is essential and valued. If you haven't yet had the time or opportunity, it's not too late. Please follow the links above to offer your input and experience. Our Strategic Planning Design Team, during their most recent meeting on October 28th, spent time reviewing student achievement and enrollment data, feedback from our stakeholders and input from the first community forum. Using this information and details from their prior work session, they brainstormed key themes to promote and advance student success in Creswell School District. During their next work session, they will revisit these themes and seek to identify several bold steps that can be taken to achieve our vision for CSD.  I look forward to sharing the team's progress and am grateful for their service to our students. Sincerely, Mike Johnson Superintendent Congratulations to our CHS athletes on their fall All-League Honors! Exploration of Career Pathways Showcase For 9 weeks, 9th grade students at Creswell High School have been participating in an interdisciplinary project for their Exploration of Career Pathways course, designing a restaurant of their choosing. During the quarter, the students learned about and created business plans with Ms. Hoggard, designed logos and studied branding with Mr. Stepp, explored health, nutrition, and recipes with Ms. Trant-Valley, and created a kitchen utensil with Mr. Wynn. During their culminating showcase on Thursday, November 3rd, students practiced their presentation skills, sharing information and answering questions about their projects with other students, community members, teachers, and visiting guests from Lane ESD. Ms. Trant-Valley, Ms. Hoggard, Mr. Wynn, & Mr. Stepp guided the Exploration of Career Pathways students through their quarter-long project. Winter Weather Reminders When wintry weather arrives, it brings with it the possibility of school cancellations or delays. We encourage families to have a plan in place in case schedules change due to inclement weather.  School or delayed start decisions will typically be made by 6:30 a.m. and are driven by the safety of our staff and students. School closure or delayed start information will be: Shared via email, text, app notifications, and/or voice calls via ParentSquare . T o learn how to download the ParentSquare App, click here . Posted on FlashAlert.net and our District website Broadcast by FlashlAlert Messenger to subscribers via email and push notifications through the FA Messanger app. We encourage you to   subscribe to FlashAlert today . What does the announcement mean? School Closure: There is no school for students; essential staff will be on campus. Two-Hour Delay:  School will start two hours late and end at the normal dismissal time for a regular school day. Snow Routes: Some school bus routes have alternate "snow routes" that may be used when snow and ice make road conditions hazardous at higher and steeper elevations. When school buses operate on these snow routes, some students will have a different bus stop pick-up and/or drop-off location and time than on the regular route. Don't forget!  Season of Giving applications are due November 15th! If your family could use some extra support over the holiday season, click here to complete an application. Food for Lane County - Summer Food Program Survey Request FOOD for Lane County (FFLC) is evaluating the Summer Food Program provided during this past summer. FFLC uses the program to provide lunches to children throughout the summer when school lunches aren't provided. If your family participated in the summer lunch program, please use the link below to complete a survey. FOOD for Lane County's goal is to connect and adjust their program based on needs. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey by November 18th. They look forward to hearing your feedback and improving the program year after year. Family Survey Link:  https://forms.gle/wWWjjqT2EjpEz5a37   CSD students loved seeing our staff join in the costume fun! ParentSquare: Notifications Settings and Language Preferences Did you know that, once you have registered your ParentSquare account , you can customize your notification and language settings? Notification Settings The Instant setting will sent all post notifications in real-time. The Digest setting sends direct messages, alerts, and time-sensitive posts instantly, but sends all non-time sensitive posts at the end of the day, reducing the number of notifications you receive daily. Language Settings ParentSquare allows you to change your language setting so that you can receive posts and messages in your preferred language. Changing your settings If you are using a web browser, from Home , click your name in the upper right hand corner and select My Account . Once the My Account section has opened, click Notification Settings or Language Settings . If you are using the mobile app, from the home screen tap the triple bar menu at the top left, select Account and then Notifications or Preferences . Youth Accidental Overdose Prevention Event Thursday, November 17th 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Straub Hall, University of Oregon & Zoom Presented by the Center on Parenting and Opiods, Lane County Public Health, and the University of Oregon Collegiate Recovery Center in collaboration with community partners. At this event, organizers will provide education and resources to help parents and youth feel confident preventing accidental overdose.   Links to Register: English:  https://tinyurl.com/yaopen Spanish:  https://tinyurl.com/yaopes Child Care & Preschool Survey - Lane Early Learning Alliance Dear Parents & Caregivers,   The Lane Early Learning Alliance is interested in hearing from you about your wants and needs are when it comes to child care and preschool for your child(ren). We will use this information to expand access to child care and preschool across Lane County. Please  CLICK HERE  take this brief survey – it shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes – to help us understand how we can better serve you and other parents and caregivers in our community. All answers are anonymous and confidential. If you’d rather share your thoughts over the phone, please contact education@unitedwaylane.org to schedule a phone interview. We’re raffling off five (5) $100 gift cards as a thank you for taking the survey. To enter the raffle, please follow the link at the end of the survey to enter your contact information. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at:  education@unitedwaylane.org  or call 541.741.6000. Thanks again! The Lane Early Learning Alliance     Estimados Padres y Cuidadores,   La Alianza de Aprendizaje Temprano de Lane está interesada en saber de usted acerca de sus deseos y necesidades cuando se trata de cuidado infantil y preescolar para sus hijos. Compartiremos la información que reunimos para ampliar el acceso al cuidado infantil y preescolar en todo el Condado de Lane. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para completar esta breve encuesta (no debería tomar más de 15 minutos) para ayudarnos a comprender como podemos servirle mejor a usted y a otros padres en nuestra comunidad. Todas las respuestas son anónimas y confidenciales. Si prefiere compartir sus pensamientos por teléfono,  por favor envíe un correo electrónico a education@uniteway.org para concertar una entrevista telefónica.   Estamos rifando cinco (5) tarjetas de regalo de $100 como agradecimiento por completar la encuesta. Para participar en la rifa, siga el enclace al final de la encuesta para llenar su información de contacto.   Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, contáctenos a: education@unitedwaylane.org o llame al 541.741.6000.   Gracias de nuevo! La Alianza de Aprendizaje Temprano de Lane Students had a blast celebrating Creslane's Harvest Festival, making  Día De Los Muertos máscaras de calaveras (skull masks),  & enjoying CMS' Pumpkin Drop, Harvest Rally and Spirit Week.

    Thursday, Nov 10 2022

  • Action Requested: CSD Needs Assessment Survey to hel...

    Family input is crucial to developing a transparent, community-driven strategic plan that will shape our district and build a vision to help Creswell's youth thrive. If you completed the survey previously, thank you! Please take a few moments to  complete this brief survey  to share your input. All information is being collected anonymously so please add any details that you believe will be helpful as we create a vision that will serve our staff, students, and community and move us forward as a district. Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts and for your partnership. Your feedback is critical to the success and the futures of all CSD students!   Best regards, Mike Johnson Superintendent     Tómese unos minutos para  completar esta breve encuesta  para compartir su opinión. Toda la información se recopila de forma anónima, así que agregue cualquier detalle que crea que será útil a medida que creamos una visión que servirá a nuestro personal, estudiantes y comunidad y nos hará avanzar como distrito. Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para compartir sus pensamientos y por su colaboración. ¡Sus comentarios son fundamentales para el éxito y el futuro de todos los estudiantes de CSD! Saludos, Mike Johnson Superintendente  

    Wednesday, Nov 09 2022

  • Child Care & Preschool Study - Lane Early Learning A...

    Dear Parents & Caregivers,   The Lane Early Learning Alliance is interested in hearing from you about your wants and needs are when it comes to child care and preschool for your child(ren). We will use this information to expand access to child care and preschool across Lane County. Please  CLICK HERE  take this brief survey – it shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes – to help us understand how we can better serve you and other parents and caregivers in our community. All answers are anonymous and confidential. If you’d rather share your thoughts over the phone, please contact education@unitedwaylane.org to schedule a phone interview. We’re raffling off five (5) $100 gift cards as a thank you for taking the survey. To enter the raffle, please follow the link at the end of the survey to enter your contact information. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at:  education@unitedwaylane.org  or call 541.741.6000. Thanks again! The Lane Early Learning Alliance     Estimados Padres y Cuidadores,   La Alianza de Aprendizaje Temprano de Lane está interesada en saber de usted acerca de sus deseos y necesidades cuando se trata de cuidado infantil y preescolar para sus hijos. Compartiremos la información que reunimos para ampliar el acceso al cuidado infantil y preescolar en todo el Condado de Lane. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para completar esta breve encuesta (no debería tomar más de 15 minutos) para ayudarnos a comprender como podemos servirle mejor a usted y a otros padres en nuestra comunidad. Todas las respuestas son anónimas y confidenciales. Si prefiere compartir sus pensamientos por teléfono,  por favor envíe un correo electrónico a education@uniteway.org para concertar una entrevista telefónica.   Estamos rifando cinco (5) tarjetas de regalo de $100 como agradecimiento por completar la encuesta. Para participar en la rifa, siga el enclace al final de la encuesta para llenar su información de contacto.   Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, contáctenos a: education@unitedwaylane.org o llame al 541.741.6000.   Gracias de nuevo! La Alianza de Aprendizaje Temprano de Lane

    Monday, Nov 07 2022

  • Reminders: No School for CSD students Friday, Novemb...

    A couple of reminders for our CSD families: No School for CSD students on Friday, November 4th Because of Friday's grading day, there will be no school for students on Friday, November 4th.    Also, don't forget that Daylight Savings time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 6th. Remember to "fall back" and turn your clocks back one hour.   The Creswell Family Resource Center is taking applications for Season of Giving! This community-sponsored program helps families who need extra support over the holiday season with gifts, food, and other needs. If you would like to apply, please click the link to fill out an application: https://forms.gle/PFVECoBHWapVxGy39 If you would like to sponsor a child, be on the lookout for the angel trees around the community!

    Thursday, Nov 03 2022

  • CSD40 Update - 10.28.22

    CSD40 Update   |  October 28, 2022      Important Upcoming Dates Suicide Prevention Training Free to any community member interested in attending Wednesday, November 2 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. CHS Commons Click here to register Community Forum Thursday, November 3 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. CHS Commons Click here to RSVP No School Days Friday, November 4th - Mid-Term Grading Day Friday, November 11th - Veterans Day   Superintendent's Message   Dear CSD Families, Although the sun is setting earlier in the evening, each day continues to be a full one in CSD. I am thrilled to announce that our contractors have completed the seismic rehabilitation work at Creslane Elementary School. The $2.5 million funding for the project was provided by Oregon's Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program, a competitive grant program that provides funding for the seismic rehabilitation of critical public buildings. Along the way, in addition to performing the required structural improvements, we used the opportunity to perform some necessary upgrades, including replacing the exterior siding on the building and adding roof and wall insulation which will help increase the building's energy efficiency. T o make our district a place of exceptional learning, we need safe, secure, and welcoming spaces for our students and staff. As we continue to gather feedback as part of our strategic planning process, we are hearing loud and clear that Creswell's school facilities are an important community priority.  I invite you to participate in our upcoming surveys and community forum to share YOUR views and experience to help us strengthen the teaching and learning experience in CSD for all students. With warm regards, Mike Johnson Superintendent Safe Halloween at Creswell High School CSD Family Survey Creswell School District is gathering feedback from across our community to develop a 3-5 year strategic plan focused on increasing student success and improving our schools for the future. Community feedback and ideas are vital to understanding what is working well, identifying areas for improvement, and determining what tools and support would most benefit our students. Your thoughts will help us prioritize resources and allocate funding in alignment with our community’s goals and priorities.   Please take a few moments to  complete this brief survey  to share your input and offer your views. All information is being collected anonymously so please add any details that you believe will be helpful as we create a vision that will serve our staff, students, and community and move us forward as a district. Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts and for your partnership. Your feedback is critical to the success and the futures of all CSD students!     El Distrito Escolar de Creswell está recopilando comentarios de toda nuestra comunidad para desarrollar un plan estratégico de 3 a 5 años enfocado en aumentar el éxito de los estudiantes y mejorar nuestras escuelas para el futuro. Los comentarios e ideas de la comunidad son vitales para comprender qué está funcionando bien, identificar áreas de mejora y determinar qué herramientas y apoyo beneficiarían más a nuestros estudiantes. Sus pensamientos nos ayudarán a priorizar los recursos y asignar fondos de acuerdo con las metas y prioridades de nuestra comunidad. Tómese unos minutos para  completar esta breve encuesta  para compartir su opinión y ofrecer sus puntos de vista. Toda la información se recopila de forma anónima, así que agregue cualquier detalle que crea que será útil a medida que creamos una visión que servirá a nuestro personal, estudiantes y comunidad y nos hará avanzar como distrito. Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para compartir sus pensamientos y por su colaboración. ¡Sus comentarios son fundamentales para el éxito y el futuro de todos los estudiantes de CSD! Community Forum Please come share your thoughts and feedback to help us build a vision for the future of Creswell School District! CSD Community Forum Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Creswell High School Commons 33390 Niblock Lane We want to hear from you about your experience, hopes, and goals for education in Creswell, learn what we are doing well, and identify areas in which we can improve. Increasing student achievement will take all of us. Come add your voice to the conversation and help us develop a plan for our schools that will serve ALL our students. Spanish translation and child care will be available and a light meal will be provided. To help us plan,  please RSVP  indicating how many will attend and how many children will require child care supervision . La traducción al español y el cuidado de niños estarán disponibles y se proporcionará una comida ligera. Para ayudarnos a planificar,  por favor confirme su asistencia , indicando cuántos asistirán y cuántos niños requerirán supervisión.   CMS Tigers show their creativity during Spirit Week Book Vending Machine at Creslane Elementary School At Creslane Elementary School, there is a new vending machine on campus but it doesn’t offer gum or candy. Instead, it nourishes students with something much longer lasting – books. This fun addition to the school will give students a new reason to get excited about learning and incentive to achieve their academic goals. Creslane’s vending machine features colorful custom artwork created by local artist Dana Combs who was a long-time secretary at Creslane and will allow students to exchange special coins that they receive from teachers for books. Eric Cullander, a retired educator and a member of Creswell's Intergenerational Reading Collaboration (IRC), a volunteer organization that partners with Creslane to promote literacy, was instrumental in helping write grant applications and bringing together donors who wanted to contribute toward the project. “There are a lot of people in our community who know how important reading is for every student’s success. In the IRC, we have a strong interest in helping all students become competent readers by the end of third grade,” said Cullander. “We realized that there are lots of people in this community who don’t have books at home and, if you don’t have books at home, you don’t make progress – especially over the summer. When we heard this great idea from Principal Halley about a machine that dispenses books that students can take home and keep forever, we thought “Bingo!” Funding for the book vending machine was provided by a generous grant from Creswell First!, as well as gifts from the Creslane Parent Teacher Organization and several generous donors within the community. Available books will include a variety of reading levels and genres to ensure there are books of interest for every student. “People often ask about how they can help our school. Donating to the book fund will provide community members with an easy way to help promote literacy and get books into the hands and homes of our students,” said Creslane principal Amy Halley. There's still time to claim the Child Tax Credit You could be missing thousands of federal dollars, like stimulus payments or the Child Tax Credit (up to $3600 per kid). Apply even if you have no or low income - or have never filed taxes before. Sign up by November 15:   GetCTC.org   Usted podría estar perdiéndose miles de dólares federales, como pagos estímulo o el Crédito Tributario por Hijos (hasta $3600 por hijo). Solicítelo incluso si no tiene ingresos o si tiene bajos ingresos, o si nunca antes ha presentado impuestos. Inscríbase antes del 15 de noviembre:   GetCTC.org 10.28.22

    Friday, Oct 28 2022

  • CSD Community Forum | November 3rd - 5:30 - 7:30p --...

    Please come share your thoughts and feedback to help us build a vision for the future of Creswell School District! CSD Community Forum Thursday, November 3, 2022 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Creswell High School Commons 33390 Niblock Lane We want to hear from you about your experience, hopes, and goals for education in Creswell, learn what we are doing well, and identify areas in which we can improve. Increasing student achievement will take all of us. Come add your voice to the conversation and help us develop a plan for our schools that will serve ALL our students. Spanish translation and child care will be available and a light meal will be provided. To help us plan, p lease RSVP, indicating how many will attend and how many children will require child care supervision . La traducción al español y el cuidado de niños estarán disponibles y se proporcionará una comida ligera. Para ayudarnos a planificar, por favor confirme su asistencia, indicando cuántos asistirán y cuántos niños requerirán supervisión.

    Thursday, Oct 27 2022

  • Suicide Prevention Training - Wednesday, November 2...

    Creswell School District is hosting a suicide prevention training course and would like to invite any community members who are interested in joining to attend, free of charge. The course is scheduled to take place on  Wednesday, November 2nd  from  2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Creswell High School’s Commons/Cafetorium  located at 33390 Niblock Lane, Creswell, OR 97426. The 90 minute course will provide information and instruction in  QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer  suicide prevention measures, designed to help people identify the signs of a potential suicide crisis and guide the person to seek professional assistance. The training is not a form of treatment or counseling, but can assist in recognizing signs that may indicate whether someone is at risk and support a person in seeking help. To register for the free training, please either RSVP directly via ParentSquare or  click here .   El Distrito Escolar de Creswell está organizando un curso de capacitación para la prevención del suicidio y le gustaría invitar a cualquier miembro de la comunidad que esté interesado en unirse a asistir, sin costo alguno. El curso está programado para el  miércoles 2  de noviembre de  2:00 a 3:30 p. m. en el Commons/Cafetorium de Creswell High School  ubicado en 33390 Niblock Lane, Creswell, OR 97426. El curso de 90 minutos brindará información e instrucción en  QPR : Preguntar, Persuadir, Referir  medidas de prevención del suicidio, diseñadas para ayudar a las personas a identificar los signos de una posible crisis suicida y guiar a la persona a buscar ayuda profesional. La capacitación no es una forma de tratamiento o asesoramiento, pero puede ayudar a reconocer signos que pueden indicar si alguien está en riesgo y ayudar a una persona a buscar ayuda. Para registrarse para la capacitación gratuita, confirme su asistencia directamente a través de ParentSquare o haga  clic aquí .

    Wednesday, Oct 26 2022

  • Please share your ideas and thoughts in our CSD fami...

    Dear CSD Families,   As you may have noted in previous messages, Creswell School District is gathering feedback from across our community to develop a 3-5 year strategic plan focused on increasing student success and improving our schools for the future. Community feedback and ideas are vital to understanding what is working well, identifying areas for improvement, and determining what tools and support would most benefit our students. Your thoughts will help us prioritize resources and allocate funding in alignment with our community’s goals and priorities.   Please take a few moments to complete this brief survey  to share your input and offer your views. All information is being collected anonymously so please add any details that you believe will be helpful as we create a vision that will serve our staff, students, and community and move us forward as a district. Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts and for your partnership. Your feedback is critical to the success and the futures of all CSD students!   Best regards, Mike Johnson Superintendent   Estimadas familias de CSD: Como habrán notado en mensajes anteriores, el Distrito Escolar de Creswell está recopilando comentarios de toda nuestra comunidad para desarrollar un plan estratégico de 3 a 5 años enfocado en aumentar el éxito de los estudiantes y mejorar nuestras escuelas para el futuro. Los comentarios e ideas de la comunidad son vitales para comprender qué está funcionando bien, identificar áreas de mejora y determinar qué herramientas y apoyo beneficiarían más a nuestros estudiantes. Sus pensamientos nos ayudarán a priorizar los recursos y asignar fondos de acuerdo con las metas y prioridades de nuestra comunidad. Tómese unos minutos para  completar esta breve encuesta  para compartir su opinión y ofrecer sus puntos de vista. Toda la información se recopila de forma anónima, así que agregue cualquier detalle que crea que será útil a medida que creamos una visión que servirá a nuestro personal, estudiantes y comunidad y nos hará avanzar como distrito. Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para compartir sus pensamientos y por su colaboración. ¡Sus comentarios son fundamentales para el éxito y el futuro de todos los estudiantes de CSD! Saludos, Mike Johnson Superintendente   [Thursday, Oct 20 at 9:59 AM] Please accept our apologies for initial difficulties experienced in accessing the CSD Family survey. These have hopefully now been rectified. Please click the survey links in the original post or use the following links to share your thoughts. English: bit.ly/CSD40Family Spanish: bit.ly/FamiliaDeCSD Thank you so much for participating to help us increase student success and improve our schools!

    Wednesday, Oct 19 2022