Canby High School Family Newsletter
For the Week of May 26th through June 1st, 2022
Principal's Message
Good afternoon Canby High School Students and Families!
We are heartbroken over the tragedy that took place in a Uvalde, Texas elementary school yesterday. It’s hard to put words around it. One thing we know is that each of us will respond differently to this event with feelings like anxiety, rage, and sadness, or with physical symptoms.
The same is true for our students. They will each respond differently and have different needs. We know it can be difficult to talk to children about violence, but as parents, there are resources available to help you. The American School Counselor Association recommends trying to keep routines as normal as possible and limiting exposure to television and the news, but being honest with kids and sharing as much information as they are developmentally able to handle. The number one tip from the National Association of School Psychologists is to reassure children that they are safe.
Please understand that, at Canby School District, we are doing everything in our power to ensure our students are safe while attending school. Safety has been at the forefront of our minds and will continue to be. But most importantly, know that our educators care about your children and treat them as their own while they are at school.
Should you or your child need additional resources during this time, please feel free to reach out.
We have less than three weeks to go before the end of school. Students, please connect with your teachers if you have questions about grades and assignments. Our final exam schedule is published below. Let’s finish strong, Canby!
There’s a lot to talk about as our athletic season wraps up!
Congratulations to our Boys Track Team, who finished fourth in state last week! Tommy O’Neil won state in the 800 m, breaking the school record. Trey Wakefield broke the school record and won the triple jump, with Drew Pierson coming in a close 2nd. Koby Kessler earned 4th in high jump and Drew Pierson got 8th in long jump.
The state meet for OHSET was last weekend, and once again Canby did not disappoint. All of the below qualified for regionals:
Sadie Schweitzer: 3rd place in Hand Trail, 3rd place in Showmanship, 3rd place in Dressage
Madison Wheeler and Sadie Schweitzer: 5th place in Team Sorting
Hannah Smith, Hailey Magenheimer, Sadie Schweitzer, Madison Wheeler: 5th place in Team versatility
Hailey Magenheimer, Madi Bigej, Sadie Schweitzer, Madison Wheeler: 1st place in Freestyle 4s Drill (here’s the video of their state champion performance)
Softball lost a tough first round playoff to South Medford 7-4; baseball defeated Bend 2-1 and will take on South Medford today at 5pm.
Our Trap team took first place in conference for the 2022 Spring Season! For the girls, Rylie Sullivan took first in conference, Hollie Lopez second, and Hailey McClaugherty took third. For the boys, Brandon Slater took second in conference. Great job Trap team!
Lacrosse won their first round playoff game against West Salem on Friday. Last night they faced a tough Sunset team and lost 14-6. Great season lacrosse!
A couple of reminders… There is no school on Monday, 5/30, due to Memorial Day Holiday. Also, as the weather gets warmer, everyone wears fewer clothes. We encourage all students to be aware of and follow our dress code. Clothing should not be a distraction to the educational process.
Finally, next week is graduation. Seniors, follow your emails and our website for the latest info. After the Senior Awards assembly on Thursday at 11:30am, we’ll be dedicating our Senior Park (See pictures below.) All are invited!
Have a good week. And Go Cougars!
Greg Dinse
Principal
#CanbyProud
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, 5/25: Baseball Playoffs AWAY, 5pm
Thursday, 5/26: Macho Volleyball, 3:00 pm and Powderpuff Football, 5:00pm
Monday, 5/30: Memorial Day Holiday, NO SCHOOL
Thursday, 6/2: Senior Awards, 9:30am; Senior Park Dedication, 11:30am; and Grad Practice, 1:00pm
Friday, 6/3: Graduation, 7-9pm
Academics
Finals Schedule:
Finals Schedule
3rd Trimester, SY 2021-22
The attendance office will not be sending notes to excuse students during finals. Students are expected to remain in class the duration of the finals schedule.
Wednesday, June 8th
Per. 1
8:40 - 10:25
Finals for 1st period
Break
10:25 - 10:30
Per. 3
10:35 - 12:20
Final for 3rd period
Lunch
12:20 - 12:50
Per. 5
12:55 - 2:40
Final for 5th period
Thursday, June 9th
Per. 2
7:40 - 9:25
Final for 2nd period
Break/locker cleanout
9:25 - 9:45
Per. 4
9:45 - 11:30
Final for 4th period
Lunch - Grab and Go
11:30-11:45
Dismissal to buses
11:45
Seniors finals schedule:
May 31 - 2nd period, 4th period
June 1 - 3rd period, 5th period
June 2 - 1st period
They go to all classes May 31st and June 1st but will only have finals in the periods indicated.
Summer School
CSD is offering Summer school classes for interested students June 21st to July 15th. Visit this link for more information and to register.
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
Sweeney Todd, The Musical RESCHEDULED!
Mark your calendars to join us in the rescheduled presentation of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on May 27th and 28th. This musical by Stephen Sondheim is based on the 1973 play of the same name by Christopher Bond. Performances start at 7pm. Tickets are available at the door.
Seniors and Graduation
Go to this link for updated graduation information: https://canbyhs.canby.k12.or.us/en-US/graduation-information-7add7e42
Graduation tickets are available for seniors in Counseling, the Main Office or the Student Center, this information we emailed to them. Each senior will get 8 tickets and up to 5 additional tickets can be requested starting May 23rd. See Mrs. Netter in the main office for more information.
Senior families were also emailed the presentation given at the Senior Meeting on May 12th, 2022.
The Senior Awards Assembly and Graduation will be live streamed again this year. Here are the links:
Senior Awards Assembly, June 2 at 9:30am in the Fine Arts Center: https://youtu.be/s99sGBxGSjk
Graduation, June 3 at 7:00pm in Cougar Stadium: https://youtu.be/ur3gwS_yEVg
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.
Athletics
Our annual Multi-Sport Awards Ceremony will be Wednesday, June 1st at 7:30am. It will be at the stadium, weather permitting. We will honor our three sport athletes, senior athlete and scholar athlete award winners, as well as the NFHS Award of Excellence for our seniors.
Health and Safety Information
Dress code:
Responsibility for dress and grooming rests primarily with students and parents. However, the district expects student dress and grooming to meet standards which insure that the following conditions do not exist:
1. Disruption or interference with the classroom learning environment; and/or
2. Threat to the health and/or safety of the student concerned or of other students.
Students who represent the school in a voluntary activity may be required to conform to dress and grooming standards and may be denied the opportunity to participate if those standards are not met.
Opioid Awareness
The opioid crisis is a nation-wide problem and it impacts our community as well. To learn more, please visit the Fentanyl Awareness Bulletin at http://oridhidta.org/
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.
Lacrosse Playoff Action
CSD Board recognizes student reps
FFA Banquet
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