On Monday, October 11 (second Monday in October) we celebrate the history and contributions of Native Americans on Indigenous Peoples' Day. Native people continue to fight to maintain the integrity and viability of indigenous societies. American Indian history is one of cultural persistence, creative adaptation, renewal, and resilience.  Siuslaw School District appreciates the picture provided by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (ctclusi.org) of a local "Canoe Journey at Sunrise" that was incorporated into this posting.  We encourage you to visit the Abundance StoryMap on their website, which gives voice to their stories, culture, and enrichment of public school curriculum in Oregon.
It is not too late to register for at-home Covid testing for students. All students registered by Sunday, October 10 will have their testing supplies delivered to their school on Wednesday, October 13 for the upcoming weeks. Students participating in this OHA/UO COVID-19 Screening Testing Program should collect samples in the evening or before school in the morning. For registration information, visit tinyurl.com/studentcovidtesting.
Lane African American Black Student Success is holding their first group meeting virtually (tinyurl.com/LaneBlackStudentParentNight) on Tuesday, October 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. They want to hear from parents about what they want and need from the Lane African American Black Student Success Plan for the 2021-2022 school year. This year their goal is to reach every African American/Black Student in Lane County.  Prizes will be raffled off during the evening. For more information, check out their Facebook page (facebook.com/LaneAABSS).
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed at the following times and locations: 10/9/21 - 9:00AM at the Primary/Elementary landscaped beds and sidewalk/parking lots.
More savings are now available for four out of five Marketplace health plan enrollees who pay $10 or less per month for coverage. Additionally, more people are now eligible for savings because there is no longer an upper income limit to qualify for financial help. To preview plans and potential savings, visit OregonHealthCare.gov to see what program, plans, and savings you can get--in less than 5 minutes! Free expert help is available. To find a local health expert, check out OregonHealthCare.gov. Enroll by December 15 for 2022 health coverage.
The Siuslaw School District has enrolled in the OHA/UO COVID-19 Screening Testing Program this year.  This is an optional, weekly saliva test, via a take-home test kit.  Please review this info/registration-flyer for more information.
Siuslaw School District is currently seeking a board member to fill position 1 of the Siuslaw School Board. The appointee will serve until June 30, 2023. Please complete the application and read the timeline for appointment prior to submitting the application to the Siuslaw School District Office, 2111 Oak Street, Florence, Oregon by 5:00PM on October 6, 2021.
Most eligible families will receive monthly payments for the 2021 Child Tax Credit. For everyone else, here are three steps to getting your payments. If you haven’t filed a tax return or registered with the IRS, now is the time to take action. If you’re not sure you qualify, the IRS has a three-step process that can help. Each step has a free online tool available only on IRS.gov.
This is just a quick reminder for the annual attendance policy & practices reminder; full details are in each school's parent & student handbook.  To ensure the health and safety of everyone, students & staff must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to campus.  If you have any questions, please call your school office.
Tomorrow morning, each of the Siuslaw schools will take a moment to remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001.  The elementary and middle schools will conduct their tributes around 8:40am in the morning, and the high school tribute will be nearer 10:00am.  There will be a reading over the intercom, in conjunction with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
Good Afternoon - The start of the new school year is just around the corner.  September 7th - Orientations for 6th & 9th Graders September 7th & 8th - Kindergarten family orientation conference September 8th - Grades 1-12 - First Day of School! September 9th - Kindergarten - First Day - Official!
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed at the following times and locations: 8/24/21 - 8:30AM at the Primary/Elementary back fields.
Sports Team Exposure:  All team activities are suspended until further notice.  All football players should begin a general isolation period until directed otherwise by Lane County Public Health.  Any football athletes experiencing primary symptoms of Covid-19 should consult with their medical providers regarding care and treatment.
Lane County Public Health is offering a drive thru vaccination clinic at Siuslaw Middle School (2525 Oak Street) on Saturday, August 21 from 1 to 3 PM.
A pesticide application is scheduled for/was performed at the following times and locations: 8/19/21 - 8 AM at the Primary/Elementary Track.  and 8:30AM at the Stadium/Football Field.
Just a quick reminder that today there is a Facebook Live Town Hall forum event with ODE and OHA officials tonight, August 17th from 6 to 7pm, to discuss the K-12 masking requirements.
Officials from both ODE & OHA are hosting Facebook Live town hall events to discuss requirements for face coverings in K-12 schools for Parents & Families.  Tuesday, August 17.
On August 3, 2021, the Oregon Department of Education released the updated guidance for the upcoming school year, the Ready Schools Safe Learners Resiliency Framework for the 21-22 School Year .
We are making a change in how we handle school supplies for the upcoming school year. To take advantage of bulk-purchasing powers, each grade level has placed orders for the supplies they anticipate needing for students this year. This will replace individual student supplies. We ask families to pay $20 at registration to cover costs for their student.   The only supplies students should need would be a backpack.
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