You are invited to participate in a research study, Native Voices Across Generations: Reimagining Discipline in a New School Landscape (Native Voices or NV) project.
The Pendleton School District, in cooperation with a research team from the University of Oregon, is hosting a community conversation/listening session on Monday, April 24, at Washington Elementary, starting at 5:00 pm. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
The research team is seeking to hear from parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and staff.
The purpose of this one-year project is to give voice to teachers, school and district administrators, and other school staff to look at discipline practices and investigate contributors to and consequences of disproportionate discipline for Native students in Oregon K-12 schools.
The findings of this project will inform, design and recommend school-based policies, trainings, resources, and supports that are culturally responsive and integrate Native tribal and community assets to shift any overrepresentation of AI/AN students in discipline data by researching (1) potential contributors to and consequences of disciplinary practices in Oregon K-12 school districts and (2) if district administrators, teachers, and other school personnel might benefit from professional development on Indian Education Policies and Language Restoration; Native Languages of Oregon; and Equity in School Policy for Native Students.
Equally important, this study queries what Native students, families, and communities envision as essential for healthy schools in which Native students belong and thrive culturally, socially, psychologically, and academically.
Community conversations/listening sessions will occur at the Washington Elementary School on Monday, April 24, from 5-7:30 pm. Each participant will receive an incentive of $25 for participating in the conversations.
This project involves the collaboration of the Center for Equity Promotion (CEQP) in the University of Oregon’s (UO) College of Education, the UO’s Northwest Indian Language Institute (NILI), the Native Wellness Institute (NWI), and participating Tribes and School Districts with funding from and in partnership with the Office of Indian Education/Oregon Department of Education (OIE/ODE).
If you are interested in participating in this research study, please complete the Adult Consent form located here: https://tinyurl.com/NV-Adult-Consent.
Hard copies of the consent form will be available at the event.
If you have any questions about this study, please contact Rita Svanks at rsvanks@uoregon.edu, 541-346-4125.
Native Voices Community Conversations
/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburgYou are invited to participate in a research study, Native Voices Across Generations: Reimagining Discipline in a New School Landscape (Native Voices or NV) project.
The Pendleton School District, in cooperation with a research team from the University of Oregon, is hosting a community conversation/listening session on Monday, April 24, at Washington Elementary, starting at 5:00 pm. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
The research team is seeking to hear from parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and staff.
The purpose of this one-year project is to give voice to teachers, school and district administrators, and other school staff to look at discipline practices and investigate contributors to and consequences of disproportionate discipline for Native students in Oregon K-12 schools.
The findings of this project will inform, design and recommend school-based policies, trainings, resources, and supports that are culturally responsive and integrate Native tribal and community assets to shift any overrepresentation of AI/AN students in discipline data by researching (1) potential contributors to and consequences of disciplinary practices in Oregon K-12 school districts and (2) if district administrators, teachers, and other school personnel might benefit from professional development on Indian Education Policies and Language Restoration; Native Languages of Oregon; and Equity in School Policy for Native Students.
Equally important, this study queries what Native students, families, and communities envision as essential for healthy schools in which Native students belong and thrive culturally, socially, psychologically, and academically.
Community conversations/listening sessions will occur at the Washington Elementary School on Monday, April 24, from 5-7:30 pm. Each participant will receive an incentive of $25 for participating in the conversations.
This project involves the collaboration of the Center for Equity Promotion (CEQP) in the University of Oregon’s (UO) College of Education, the UO’s Northwest Indian Language Institute (NILI), the Native Wellness Institute (NWI), and participating Tribes and School Districts with funding from and in partnership with the Office of Indian Education/Oregon Department of Education (OIE/ODE).
If you are interested in participating in this research study, please complete the Adult Consent form located here: https://tinyurl.com/NV-Adult-Consent.
Hard copies of the consent form will be available at the event.
If you have any questions about this study, please contact Rita Svanks at rsvanks@uoregon.edu, 541-346-4125.
Superintendent Message – April 6, 2023
/in News - District & All Schools /by rthornburgOur thoughts and prayers go out to the Nashville Covenant School community in Nashville, Tennessee, for their tragic loss last week.
Pandemic EBT for Summer 2022 Benefits
/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburgDid you know Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) for Summer 2022 Benefits may be on the way? You can visit us at the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) website at PEBT.oregon.gov.
Questions can be answered using the call center: 844-673-7328 or 844-ORE-PEBT
FAQ for Families – ENGLISH | SPANISH
SMS Parent-Teacher Conferences Summary
/in District Site News, Sunridge News /by rthornburgRecent Parent-Teacher Conferences were a whole new experience at Sunridge Middle School in early March. The two evenings on March 7th and 9th were created to be part conference, part school open house, and part student showcase.
Parents could still make appointments to meet with their student’s teachers, and those meetings occurred in the classroom setting. In addition, multiple interactive activities were set up in other classrooms – parents and their students could experience a virtual Escape Room on computers in math class, and microscopes were set up in science. SMS counselors had prepared presentations about what they have been working on with students, including Character Strong, a curriculum that impacts engagement, belonging, and student well-being. These presentations were set up for the entire conference evenings.
For the showcase part, there were performances by Sunridge band, orchestra and choir groups, as well as completed student projects in the Wood Shop that parents and students could view.
Sunridge also fed those who attended conferences with a free baked potato bar each night.
“Ensuring that students and parents feel welcome in our building is always a priority at Sunridge,” said Principal Piper Kelm. “While the interaction and information between teachers and parents are important at Parent-Teacher conferences, we felt it was a good opportunity to connect with our families and show them what students have been learning.”
6th Grade Spring Instrumental and Choir Concert
/in Sunridge News /by pkelmJoin us at Sunridge Middle School for our 6th grade Spring Instrumental and Choir Concert. The concert will be held Friday March 24th at 10am in the gym.
7th and 8th Grade Spring Instrumental Concert
/in Sunridge News /by pkelmOur Spring Instrumental Concert will be held on Thursday March 23rd at 7pm in the Common of Sunridge Middle School. Join us!
7th and 8th Grade Choir Concert
/in Sunridge News /by pkelmJoin us on Tuesday March 21st at Sunridge Middle School for our 7th and 8th grade Spring Choir Concert. The concert will be held in the Commons at 7pm.
Pesticide Application Notification
/in News - District & All Schools /by rthornburgPendleton School District will be applying pesticides on the school district properties March 20 – October 31, 2023 between the hours of 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, weather dependent. See the list of pesticides on the Facilities Page.
Superintendent Message – Snow Make Up Day
/in News - District & All Schools /by rthornburgHello PSD Families,
The Pendleton School District will be conducting school as normal on Friday, May 12th. This day was originally put on our 2022-2023 Calendar as a “snow make-up day.” It’s hard to believe, but we have had six late starts and two full “snow days” this school year. Each of these days represents lost instruction for our students. The state requires a minimum number of instruction hours each year, and when we fall below this number, we find ways to make up for the lost time. As a result, we create our yearly school calendar with at least one “snow make-up day.” If we don’t need to use it, great. If we need to make up instructional hours, as we do this year, we use it without adding days to the end of the year. So again, there will be school on Friday, May 12th, so please plan accordingly. Here is the link to the updated school calendar.
Sincerely,
Kevin Headings
Superintendent
Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences and Student Showcase
/in Washington School News /by pkelmHello SMS students and parents,
We will have parent/teacher conferences this Tuesday 3/7 and Thursday 3/9 from 4:00 – 8:00pm.
Conferences are optional but we will be scheduling both in-person and virtual conferences.
Teachers called home last week to schedule conferences for a select group of students with grade concerns.
If you were not called and would like to conference with your child’s teacher(s) please contact the teacher(s)
or call the office at 541 276-4560.
In addition to parent/teacher conferences we will also be presenting a showcase of student work. We want to
show off all the amazing things our students have learned.
There are many different activities planned during the Showcase including:
● In the Library: Our Annual Book Fair.
● On the Stage: Mini-Concerts by our Choirs, Strings/Orchestra and Advanced Band.
● On the Stage: Presentations on SEL, Counseling and CharacterStrong by our School Counselors.
● In the Upper Commons: A Free Baked Potato bar starting at 5:00pm and sponsored by the Parent Club
and our student Leadership program.
● In the Classrooms: Meet our teachers and see classroom demonstrations and sample mini-lessons.
● In the Hallways: See completed projects, art, assignments, photos, etc.
Showcase Schedule (on the Stage in the Commons)
Tuesday, March 7th Thursday, March 9th
6:30 – Chamber Choir Performance 6:30 – Concert Choir Performance
6:45 – SEL, Counseling & Character Strong 6:45 – SEL, Counseling & Character Strong
Meet Our 6th Grade Counselor Meet Our 8th Grade Counselor
7:00 – SEL, Counseling & Character Strong 7:00 – SEL, Counseling & Character Strong
Meet Our 7th Grade Counselor Meet Our 7th Grade Counselor
7:15 – SEL, Counseling & Character Strong 7:15 – SEL,Counseling & Character Strong
Meet Our 8th Grade Counselor Meet Our 6th Grade Counselor
7:30 – Strings & Orchestra Performances 7:30 – Advanced Band Performance