

Eccles Weekly News
March 18, 2023
A Message from the Principal
Dear Eccles Families,
This has been a busy two weeks! Sixth grade students experienced Outdoor School on the Oregon Coast this week. A big thank you to Ms. Mustain, Mr. Carrico, Ms. Mello and our high school counselors for making this experience possible. When students left on Monday morning it couldn’t have been raining harder. It was hard to believe they came back with rosy cheeks from the sun and time spent outside.
Also, 2nd grade students have been going to swim lessons at Canby Swim Center for the past two weeks. Today was the last day of their swim lessons. I really appreciate Mrs. Merris and Mrs. Farnsworth for leading their students through these lessons. Students have been highly engaged and it has been a successful series of lessons.
Thank you to Jess Roberts and our wonderful PTA for providing pies for staff on Pi day, 3.14! Delicious! They provided this in the midst of the build-up to the Jog-a-thon. Thank you!
Meanwhile, teachers are working hard to prepare for conferences next week. We really value this time with you and appreciate you taking the time to meet with us and partner with us as we help your student grow.
There is a lot to read below, too. Thank you for taking the time to do so. Have a great weekend! See you soon.
Sincerely,
Kelly
6th graders by the campfire
Outdoor school exploration
Sunny skies saved the trip
Below are highlights and school updates for you to know…
Dates to Remember
Thursday, March 23: NO SCHOOL (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
Friday, March 24: NO SCHOOL (Staff Comp Day)
Monday-Friday, March 27-31: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
Monday, April 10: 4th Grade Stauffer Farm Field Trip (DeJager & Fronius)
Thursday, April 13: 4th Grade Stauffer Farm Field Trip (Parker)
Tuesday, April 18: Kindergarten Kick-off Night
Thursday, April 20: Jog-A-Thon Day
Friday, April 21: 2nd Grade OMSI Field Trip
Thursday, April 27: BPMS Open House for 6th Grade Families
Friday, April 28: 6th Grade Baker Prairie Middle School Tour
Friday, April 28: 3rd Grade Field Trip
Stay up-to-date with the Eccles calendar via our website or the Canby School District calendar page.
Good Luck OBOB Participants!
Our 5th grade team, The Book Thorns, are participating in Regionals this Saturday, 3/18 and we're wishing them a successful challenge day!
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Sign Up Now
Conferences will take place the next week March 20-23, and you can get signed up with your student's teacher(s) now. Visit PTCFast.com and follow the prompts to register with your child’s teacher—multiple students can be setup at the same time, just be sure to select each teacher on the first page.
If you have questions or concerns about availability or accessibility, please reach out to your student’s teacher via Remind.
Middle School Track
TRACK is officially available to 6th graders this spring. It starts right after spring break, April 3rd, at the Ackerman track. Practice will be held Mon - Friday from 3:45 - 5:30, except Wednesdays (2:45 - 4:30). They will need both the permission slip and a physical form on file (both attached here for convenience).
Technology 101
The Canby Ed Foundation is hosting a Technology 101 educational talk to help parents in understanding their children's reality and equip them to engage in social media, digital entertainment and tech in healthier ways. Information provided in English and Spanish. Find out more at canbyedfoundation.org.
Kinder Kick-off is Coming!
Kinder Kick-offs are happening next month! Children who will be age 5+ by Sept. 1 are invited to imagine a day in the life of a kindergartner! Meet the teachers and principal, tour the school, and receive a welcome gift bag. Those interested in the Dual Language Immersion program can visit Trost Elementary School from 6-7 p.m. on April 11, and otherwise families can visit their neighborhood school (including Eccles) from 6-7 p.m. on April 18.
Want to Help Support Our Jog-a-Thon?
The 2023 Eccles Jog-A-Thon is coming and the PTA needs your support. If you or your business would like to sponsor this event, please contact Jessica Roberts at ecclesptafundraising@gmail.com. Eccles PTA is a non-profit organization and all deductions are tax deductible. Thank you for your support.
Important OSAS Assessment Information for Canby Families
Thank you for supporting your child’s participation in Oregon Statewide Assessments. Assessment is an important part of each student’s academic experience. Beginning in kindergarten and through grade 12, learners in the Canby School District experience a variety of formative, interim, and summative assessments. Oregon Statewide Assessments are one example of a summative assessment administered in grades 3 through 8, and grade 11. Students in these grade levels are required to participate in English Language Arts and Math assessments annually. In grades 5 and 8, students also participate in Science. Assessment tasks are tied to grade-level standards and units of study. Each assessment is an opportunity for students to demonstrate cumulative growth and learning over the course of their school experience.
Canby schools begin Oregon Statewide Assessments in March; and Canby School District, like all districts in Oregon, is striving for 95% or greater student participation. This goal is essential for understanding the depth and breadth of learning for student groups across our schools, and for evaluating programs and resources. Oregon Summative Assessment data provides information to the Canby community and to district teams about our successes or strengths and areas for improvement.
Your principal and teachers will be communicating additional information about Oregon Statewide Assessment dates and ways to support your student’s success. Please reach out to your school principal or classroom teacher if you have further questions. Canby School District appreciates your partnership.
Opt out information
*When a family chooses to opt-out of OSAS, students will work in a separate location to complete a similar Math, Reading, Writing or Science work sample while OSAS is administered in their class.
Important Health Reminders
The following two items need to come to school with students each day:
- Water bottles - For health and sanitary reasons, the mouth spout of our drinking fountains have been turned off, but the water bottle filler is still on.
- Jackets
If your student is in need of assistance getting one of these items, we can help. Please don't hesitate to reach out to the office staff at (503) 263-7120 or eccles-office@canby.k12.or.us.
Please remember to review our district and school health stay home guidelines. If you have any questions about whether a student should stay home, please don't hesitate to contact the office and we can put you in touch with our Health Assistant or District Nurse. We appreciate your help in keeping not only your student, but all other students, staff and families healthy this school year.
Meals at School
Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals, and we now offer expanded income guidelines to qualify more families. If you plan to have your child eat school-provided breakfast or lunch, please fill out a Meal Application online at https://www.ode.state.or.us/apps/frlapp - Our district ensures that our nutrition programs are easily accessible to all families.
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