McKenzie School District

Just a quick reminder, Kindergarten Round-up is at 6:00 pm tonight! If you did not get the chance to sign up. Do not worry, here is the information to join: Kindergarten Round-up Wednesday, June 2 · 6:00 – 7:00 pm Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nii-wjom-pmx Or dial: ‪(US) +1 617-675-4444‬ PIN: ‪516 605 336 7051‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/nii-wjom-pmx?pin=5166053367051 We look forward to connecting with our incoming McKenzie River Community School families. See you there!

Please check out our announcements! More details on the COVID vaccination clinic tomorrow and our graduating class of 2021. https://conta.cc/34kd7n8

Hello McKenzie Families: Reminder, Lane County Public Health is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at McKenzie River Community School. 𝐏𝐟𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 & 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝. Pfizer (2 doses) ages 12+. Johnson & Johnson (1 dose) ages 18+. ​Everyone Welcome! You can find information about the clinic and a link to sign up here: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics - Lane County 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, May 27, 2021 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Time slots available for individuals ages 12-18 3:00pm - 6:00pm - Time slots available for all eligible ages. 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Old Gym at the High School Please enter through the double doors directly into the gym from the breezeway by the high school entrance. If an individual aged 12, 13 or 14 is not accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, they must have a signed copy of the county's consent form or they will not be eligible to receive the vaccine. The form can be found on the following link. More information about the clinic and a link to sign up here: https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=17388003 𝙄𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙈𝙍𝘾𝙎 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘, 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪

Hello McKenzie Families we wanted to let you know that Lane County Health will be holding a Covid-19 vaccination clinic for your 12-18 year old child and/or anyone still in need the vaccination at McKenzie River Community School. Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021. Time: 2:00-3:00 - McKenzie Students - ages 12-18 3:00-6:00 - All ages welcome, including walk-in's Place: Old Gym at the High School. Please enter through the double doors directly into the gym from the breezeway by the high school entrance. If an individual aged 12, 13 or 14 is not accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, they must have a signed copy of the county's consent form or they will not be eligible to receive the vaccine. The form can be found on the following link. You can find more information about the clinic and a link to sign up here: https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=17388003

Due to the power outage our budget and board meetings tonight ( May 19) will be rescheduled to next week. Thank you!

McKenzie families, Please fill out the survey in the link below to help us plan for our summer programs. Have a wonderful and safe weekend. https://conta.cc/3vNQVh4

Hello McKenzie Families, this is a friendly reminder that we have Friday school n̲o̲t̲ ̲t̲o̲m̲o̲r̲r̲o̲w̲ but 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 Friday, May 14, 2021 and Friday, May 21, 2021. Have a wonderful day.

Our McKenzie teachers have gone above and beyond this year! Despite challenges from COVID and the wildfire, our teachers have continued to put our kids first. We want to thank them this week and every week. Make sure to send notes of thanks and encouragement to these heroes. A simple thank you card goes a long way.

In case you missed it, our District School Board voted to waive construction excise tax (CET) payments on residential and commercial building construction, replacing the buildings destroyed by the fire and future natural disasters. The waiver applies to the property owner during the emergency event and their family members who may have taken ownership. We will be working with Lane County to establish the best way to provide the funds to those who have already paid their CET on their rebuild. We know it's such a hard time for our community and our board wanted to do the right thing for our fellow community members as we look to the future.

Hello McKenzie families, This is a reminder for this Thursday, April 29, 2021 it is our current regular schedule for classes. It is 𝙣𝙤𝙩 a student half-day. Classes will begin at 8:30 am and end at 2:00 pm. 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙪𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨: May 14, 2021- 5-day week-Friday school (make-up day) May 21, 2021- 5-day week-Friday school (make-up day) May 31, 2021- No school - Memorial Day Holiday June 4, 2021- Friday school (due to holiday) June 17, 2021- Last day of 2020-2021 School year

McKenzie Families, As you know, there is a bond on the May ballot for $15,215,000. You may have many questions about this bond. For instance, what sort of repairs and replacements will be made and what this might mean for taxpayers. The district will be holding two upcoming informational sessions to answer your questions. Walking tours will be available and COVID Safety Guidelines will be followed. Those attending will need to wear a mask and follow physical distancing. Information sessions: Mckenzie School District - Old Gym April 22nd: 6 p.m. April 30th: 1 p.m and 3 p.m.

Hello McKenzie Families: Important upcoming dates... Friday, April 16, 2021 - Classes in session, Friday school day Thursday, April 22, 2021 - Third quarter ends Thursday, April 29, 2021 - Current regular schedule 8:30am - 2 pm Friday, May 14, 2021 - Classes in session, Friday school day Friday, May 21, 2021 - Classes in session, Friday school day Have a wonderful day!

Hello McKenzie Families: We are hosting the Tooth Taxi this year! The last time they were here they provided over $20,000 of FREE dental care to McKenzie River Community School students. This opportunity for FREE DENTAL CARE is open to all McKenzie River Community School students and Little Eagles Pre-School participants. The Tooth Taxi will be here the week of April 26, 2021. This is an amazing opportunity for FREE DENTAL SERVICES! The Tooth Taxi will be right here on campus at McKenzie River Community School! If you would like to sign up to receive more information about this phenomenal opportunity coming right to our doorstep. Please follow this link and complete the survey: https://forms.gle/Y7fir8AT5m13FQVE9 Follow this link to get to know more about the Tooth Taxi: https://smileonoregon.org/p/dental-nonprofit-Wilsonville-OR-TOOTH-TAXI-p3494.asp

Check out our latest update for 7th - 12th graders and their return to campus. https://conta.cc/3rCJLtp

COVID-19 vaccination clinic this weekend for eligible residents. See flyer for details!

Hello McKenzie River Community: Is your child between the ages of 3-5 and potty trained; if you are interested in having them attend McKenzie Little Eagles Preschool, please send an email with your address and phone number to Lacey Joy at lacey.joy@mckenziesd.org. The proposed start date is March 29th with a shortened schedule and limited capacity.

We are sad to announce that Pam Sullivan will be retiring at the end of the school year. Please help us congratulate her! Pam has been the glue that has held our middle and high school together. Over the years, she has performed her job with calm professionalism and she rose to the challenge on all occasions. Pam says she had the perfect job, the best kids, the best staff, and was always treated with respect by everyone at McKenzie! She goes on to say her 25 years at McKenzie were a blessing and privilege! Congratulations on your retirement, Pam. You will be missed.

Kelly Shaw has some great mental health advice for our families as they navigate distance learning and the possibility of returning to campus. We are lucky to have this support. https://youtu.be/zHjgss3tV5M

Glenna Eck has been working hard to keep our students safe and sanitized while attending distance learning on campus. We are lucky to have a team that goes above and beyond to follow COVID safety protocols. Thank you!

Dear McKenzie Family Member, Thank you for your patience and understanding over the last couple of months. We know it has been one of the hardest years of many of our lives. As you know, we are carefully planning for a safe return on March 15. That being said, there are many obstacles for our district to tackle that goes beyond COVID. We are trying our best to meet that March 15 target, but that could change if challenges like connectivity and vacant positions on campus aren't remedied. Like many of you, we want to see those smiling faces back in class, but the health and safety of your student will always be our priority. You are receiving this letter because your student is enrolled in grades 1, 2, or 3 and is in the target group for our hopeful return on March 15. For us to plan for a safe transition back to campus, we would appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey about your student and family’s plans for the remainder of the school year - https://forms.gle/odL2nTUxT69z1iAs5 Families that choose to keep their student home will still have access to their classes through Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL) as they have for the first half of the school year. There will likely be scheduling changes for CDL students, and we will keep you updated as planning progresses. Here's what we are hoping a day will look like on campus: Students will attend from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, following the approved district calendar. Students may arrive on campus as early as 7:45 am in preparation for their health and safety screening. Transportation will be provided to and from the school. Free breakfast and lunch will also be available to all students, in-person or learning from home. Students will be required to follow all state mandated safety guidelines. Students will be required to wear a face-covering that covers their nose and mouth. Students will be expected to stay 6-feet apart, and students will eat lunch with their class. Our welcoming back committee continues to work on additional safety measures that we will share with you in the coming weeks. As mentioned above, our school and community face several additional challenges beyond COVID-19 caused by the Holiday Farm Fire. Right now we are without a permanent, reliable internet connection. We need to be connected to the internet to serve all of our students on campus. We are still diligently working to fill much-needed staffing positions, especially in the transportation department. If you or someone you know may be interested in driving for us, please visit https://mckenzieschool.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx and apply online. Without an additional bus driver and custodian returning will be difficult, so please share this with anyone who may fit the job description. We know you will have many questions in the coming weeks, and we will continue to offer weekly messaging to keep you updated on anything new. We are looking forward to having students return to campus soon as we support all of our students in furthering their education! Go Eagles!, Lane Tompkins Superintendent Mckenzie School District Click here for more information: https://conta.cc/3uwEWov