Canby High School Family Newsletter
For the Week of May 5th to 11th, 2022
Principal's Message
Good afternoon Canby High School Students and Families!
May is here, and we are busy preparing for the end of the year. You can definitely feel the excitement as our seniors are getting ready for graduation. There’s so much to do!
This month is dedicated to social and emotional awareness. We are in the “shadow” of the pandemic and the impact it has had on our students, community, and staff has been significant.
Over the course of May, we will be providing a number of activities to bring awareness of the impact and supports to help our students grow from the experience. Look for more information soon.
Our Spring musical premieres this Thursday. Canby Thespians are presenting Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. This musical by Stephen Sondheim is modified to be “school appropriate” and a lot of fun. Our performances this week are scheduled for May 5-6, at 7pm, with additional performances set for May 12-14.
On Friday, we begin the celebration of our seniors with Decision Day. This nation-wide activity is an opportunity for our students to proclaim their next steps, whether that be attending college, moving into a career, or service to their community, and to celebrate their choices. We’ll have a number of fun activities during lunch at the Fourth Street Center. Seniors, plan to be there!
Also, regarding graduation, seniors and parents should stay informed by regularly visiting our website for more details and activities. Here’s the link to our graduation site.
On Saturday, our concert choir, under the direction of Brooks Gingerich, will compete in the state championships. We wish them the best of luck!
Bond update: It’s exciting to hear jackhammers at work in the school. It’s progress! Many parts of our old gym area have been removed, and we’re almost read to demolish the old custodial shed. These are the first steps before we begin the large-scale demolition of the back of the main building. Also, we’ve begun installation of new lighting at the all purpose field and softball field.
Finally, it is Teacher Appreciation Week! There’s still time to reach out to our staff and express yourself. We appreciate all the support you and our community provide!
Have a good week. Happy Mothers’ Day! And Go Cougars!
Greg Dinse
Principal
#CanbyProud
Upcoming Events
5/5, Thursday: Spring Musical, Sweeney Todd, 7:00 pm, Fine Arts Center
5/5, Thursday: Boys and Girls Tennis Districts / Boys and Girls Golf Districts
5 /6, Friday: College Decision Day / Spring Musical, 7:00pm, Fine Arts Center
5/ 6, Friday: Baseball, AWAY, 5:00 pm / Softball, AWAY at 5:00pm / Boys Lacrosse, AWAY, 7:00pm
5/7, Saturday: State Choir, AWAY / Girls Rugby, AWAY, 10:30 am
5/9, Monday: Boys Tennis AWAY, Girls Tennis @ HOME / Boys Lacrosse @ HOME, 7:00pm
5/10, Tuesday: Boys & Girls Tennis, Districts / Boys & Girls Golf, Regionals / Baseball @ HOME, 5:00pm
5/11, Wednesday: Baseball, AWAY @ 5:30pm / Track & Field Districts, AWAY / Boys & Girls Tennis, Districts / OHSET State Meet /
Academics
Oregon Promise Grant Changes
Starting for the Class of 2022, the GPA requirement for the Oregon Promise Grant has been lowered to a cumulative, unweighted 2.0. Interested students who graduate from high school between March 1, 2022 and June 30, 2022 must apply for Oregon Promise by June 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM. For more information, please visit OregonPromise.org.
Activities and Arts
Concert Choir Event
The State Championship is Saturday, May 7th at OSU in Corvallis, our performance slot is 4pm sharp!
Sweeney Todd, The Musical
Mark your calendars to join us in the presentation of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. This musical by Stephen Sondheim is based on the 1973 play of the same name by Christopher Bond. Our performances are scheduled for May 5-6 and 12-14. Tickets are available at the door.
Decision Day
This event includes ANY plans and decisions made after High School. This event is for Seniors only (no guests) in Room 1, 4th Street Center, during lunch. Let's celebrate YOU!
Senior locker decorations
There are lots of questions about what we are doing for senior lockers this year. We are updating the process and should have that out to families in the next week. Thank you for your patience. For Graduation, please go to this LINK (information will be updated here). Again, it is under “Quick Links” on the right and you click on “Graduation Information.”
Graduation All-Night Party (GAP)
Please help us celebrate the Canby High School Class of 2022 by signing up to volunteer at the Senior "GAP" All NIght Party on Friday, June 3rd. We need as many volunteers as possible to make this an amazing event for our graduates. Senior parents are more than welcome to sign up to help, but we also need parents who do not have seniors. Think of volunteering at this event as paying it forward. Volunteering gives the senior parents a chance to attend graduation, and visit with family and friends who might be visiting for graduation. Then when it's your students turn to graduate, other parents will do the same for you.
When signing up, please make sure that you add an email and a phone number. I will be sending out reminders as we get closer to the event. The location will not be disclosed until a couple of days before the event, because we want to surprise the student, but know that it is within a half an hour drive.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Amber Bedortha at canbyamber@yahoo.com.
Families were emailed and texted a link to two GAP information sheets on 4.13.22. Here they are again:
Graduation all-night party information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tfmdHCpYARQuCnWXFdcWhyo2cT4cL5LYc0NMRTDrVZM/edit?usp=sharing
GAP letter to families:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QReC1nnTxiR7Q_S_8qAmckfR5o7qQxUuZIp07yQaPa0/edit?usp=sharing
Athletics
Please check the athletics website at CanbyAthletics.com for the most up to date information. Often cancellations happen with little notice, but we will do our best to communicate it out as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
Oliver Insurance Athlete of the week
Week of 4/4/22 Treyson Wakefield - Track & Field and Mackenzie Bigej
Week of 4/11/22 Jake Rogers - Boys Golf
Week of 4/18/22 Logan Corley - Lacrosse and Tyler Olson Girls Tennis
Week of 4/26/22 Ignacio (Nacho) Alvarez - Boys Tennis and Jemma Reed - Rugby
Week of 5/2/22 Natalie Austen - Girls Tennis and Brandon Slater - Trap
Last trimester, we partnered with Odd Moe’s Pizza of Canby to create the “Odd Moe’s Unsung Hero of the Week” award to recognize those athletes who contribute to their teams in ways that go beyond athletic skill.
The Odd Moe’s Unsung Hero
Week of 4/4/22 Katrina Hall - Softball
Week of 4/11/22 Gracie Carter - Girls Golf
Week of 4/18/22 Zachary Netter - Boys Golf
Week of 4/25/22 Kendall Thomas - Girls Tennis
Week of 5/2/22 Jeremiah Vockrodt - Boys Tennis
Custodial Shed's Last Days
New Light Poles for Softball
The Old Gym Being Demo'd
Health and Safety Information
Volunteers/Visitors:
If you plan to volunteer at Canby High School, you will need to complete the background check, via this link, https://www.canby.k12.or.us/volunteers-and-visitors-3f413b83
As a Volunteer, you are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved exception on file in human resources. You must provide this documentation and receive confirmation from the school prior to volunteering. Upload your vaccination documentation to human resources through this google link.
If you are requesting an exception, you must complete the required OHA form below and return it to michelle.riddell@canby.k12.or.us in human resources. You will receive an email from the Director of Human Resources, regarding your request. If approved, you will receive an approved exception notice, which includes additional safety measure requirements you will need to follow.
Religious Exception Form-Spanish
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Head Secretary, Shannon Covington at shannon.covington@canby.k12.or.us.
Attendance and Sick Students
To ensure the accuracy and efficiency of our attendance process, please remember the following guidelines:
To report an absence, call our attendance line at 503-263-7210 or email chs-attendance@canby.k12.or.us.
Please report an absence as soon as possible and no later than 48 hours after the absence.
If your student needs to leave class for an appointment, inform the attendance office as soon as possible. This will help us ensure that your student receives a note to leave class in a timely manner.
Remember that attendance matters and students who attend class regularly are more likely to stay on track, graduate on time, learn deeply, and get the most from their high school experience.
CSD COVID Updates
https://www.canby.k12.or.us/covid-19-information-ea60611d
SafeOregon Program
SafeOregon is a 24-hour anonymous tip-line individuals can use if they see or hear about instances of bullying, violence, threats, drug use, suicidal thoughts and more.
There are a number of ways to report, including:
Texting or calling 844-4-SAFE-OR (844-472-3367)
Emailing tip@safeoregon.com
Online at safeoregon.com
Via the SafeOregon app
For more information, please visit our CSD SafeOregon website.
Communications Information
CHS Media
Some helpful links to our social media sites:
CHS Instagram: @canbyhighschool, @canbyASB
CHS YouTube: @CHS Announcements
CHS Principal’s Twitter: @Canby_Principal
Spanish Speaking Resources at Canby High School:
Reception: Eliza Ojeda (503)263-7200
Attendance Office: Jessie Muñoz (503)263-7210
School Resource Officer: Maria DeLuna (503)263-7222
Migrant Coordinator: Karent Robles (503)263-7229
English Language Development Coordinator: Alex Frixione(503)263-7200 ext 5405
9th Grade Counselor: Elizabeth Sommo (503)263-7200 ext 5341
REACH Center: Jeralyn Gonzalez and Veronica Martinez (503)263-7429
Update CSD Communications List: CSD Email/Text preferences online
Resources
Bus Transportation
If you have any questions or problems with school bus transportation, please email Student Transport of America (STA) at canbyschoolbus@ridesta.com.
Nutrition Services
Breakfast and lunch are free to all students this 21-22 school year! Students must enter their school ID numbers at the register when they get a meal. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Nutrition Services at 503-266-6742.
Free Food Resources
For Mental Health Resources
**Emergency Services- for life threatening emergencies - 911**
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
Clackamas County Emergency/Crisis Mental Health Services - 503-655-8585
Non-emergency: 503-742-5335
Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Text NAMI to 741741
Oregon Youthline 877-968-8491 or Text teen2teen to 839863
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+) -866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
Call to Safety: If you are an adult and worried about your safety at home. Interpretation line available.1-888-235-5333
Proyecto Unica: Spanish version of Call to Safety. 503-232-4448
DHS Hotline (Oregon Department of Human Services) If you are worried about the safety of a child, Interpretation services available. 855-503-7233