McKenzie School District

Please visit https://www.mckenziesd.org/article/214437?org=mckenzie-school-district for the March 18th, 2020 closure update.

Governor Brown extends closure through April 28th. Stay tuned for more specifics over the coming days. https://mailchi.mp/oregon/news-releasegovernor-kate-brown-extends-statewide-school-closure-until-april-28-publishes-full-executive-orders?e=37f2e9bb9d&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Dear McKenzie Community, We apologize for the number of messages but we recently discovered that our system was only reaching a few families and we don’t want to miss anyone. We shared on Saturday that this past Thursday, Governor Brown ordered all Oregon schools to close March 16th through March 31st. Guidance states that these days are to be treated like inclement weather days. We are planning to resume school on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. At this time, we plan that this learning will occur on campus. We will keep you updated on any future changes to this guidance that may prompt us to implement a distance education model. We are providing breakfast and lunch to students and other children ages 2-18 years old for the 8 days they would have been in school. March 16, 17, 18, 19, 30 and 31, 2020. Meals will be delivered along bus routes at regular stops, please meet the bus at your regular stops. Buses will be operating on a 2-hour delay schedule for morning routes. If your normal pick up is at 6:35 am, meal drop off will be at 8:35 am. Not a regular rider? Put that in the comments on the survey and we will contact you with a drop off time. Please complete the survey as it will give us valuable information to assist in our planning and preparation: https://forms.gle/gH5bFqKH8UvA1mdx6 The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. During the closure we will be deep cleaning the buildings as a precaution. These are uncharted waters for all of us. Thank you all for being supportive of our students, each other, and our community during this time.

We apologize for the number of messages,we recently discovered that our system was only reaching a few families and we don’t want to miss anyone. Please visit our Facebook page for the most recent update and meal information.

This Wednesday’s District Board Meeting has been postponed until Wednesday April 1st.

Just a reminder that we will be delivering a lunch and breakfast on a 2 hour delayed start *bus route tomorrow, Monday morning. Example: normal time 7:05 am, 2 hour delayed start time 9:05 am. Please use this link to fill out the form to let us know either way: https://forms.gle/Fnksyen2u96iNFQx7 Tomorrow, unless you have declined, we will be stopping at all stops, please meet us at your bus stop to receive meals. Thank you *Bus #3-Springfield- please fill out the survey. We will make alternate arrangements for your meals.

3/14/2020 Dear McKenzie Community, As we shared yesterday, this past Thursday, Governor Brown ordered all Oregon schools to close March 16th through March 31st.   Guidance states that these days are to be treated like inclement weather days.   We will be providing breakfast and lunch to students beginning this Monday, 3/16/2020, through Thursday, 3/19/2020.  We will also be serving meals on Monday, 3/30/2020 and Tuesday, 3/31/2020. Meals will be delivered along bus routes at regular stops.  Busses will be operating on a 2 hour delay schedule for morning routes. If your normal pick up is at 6:35 am, meal drop off will be at 8:35 am.   We sent a prior communication this morning with a survey link to gauge community interest in receiving meals for you student(s).  Please complete the survey as it will give us valuable information to assist in our planning and preparation. You can also find the link here:  https://forms.gle/gH5bFqKH8UvA1mdx6 The safety and well being of our students is our highest priority.  During the closure we will be deep cleaning the buildings as a precaution.   We are planning to resume school on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.   At this time we plan that this learning will occur on campus. We will keep you updated on any future changes to this guidance that may prompt  us to implement a distance education model- a potential scenario that we have been preparing for.   These are uncharted waters for all of us.  Thank you all for being supportive of our students, each other, and our community during this time.

Governor Brown closes all Oregon schools through March 31st. We will continue to provide updates as this situation develops. Follow the link to read the Governor’s release. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/bulletins/280e897

Updated Information about COVID-19. Please follow this link to see the most current update: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QJS5pJjyazDjUtW1gP6H2ztJuVI0WLw9/view?usp=sharing

Based on the Governor's recommendation last night, we are taking precautionary measures and cancelling the 3rd grade field trip today. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. Your students will be home on the regular bus after school.

Please remember to send/do your Home Connectivity Survey as soon as possible. Thank you to those that have already completed this. https://forms.gle/nRYS7hZbS3Q3dLgt7

Congratulations to Anna, Hailey and Mr. Culp! The students participated in the first annual Lane County codeORcreate hackathon last weekend. Anna and Hailey were voted grand champions for visual design and tied for first place in the diversity/stem category. Way to represent MRCS

Ms. Christensen and her Government class had the opportunity to tour the State Capital Building in Salem yesterday. Here's to our future movers and shakers!

As we prepare to serve students under a variety of circumstances we are examining connectivity to better understand available resources at home. Take a moment to fill out this brief survey. A paper copy will also be sent home with your student. https://forms.gle/nRYS7hZbS3Q3dLgt7

Elementary only: Information about spring parent/teacher conferences. Can't find that green paper? Follow this link to let us know how you would like to connect with your student(s) teacher this spring: https://forms.gle/Hvkz2Z31i8Zyfh2XA

Activity route is running about 30 minutes behind tonight. The bus had a mechanical issue and a new bus had to be brought down.

Thank you to everyone who made it out last night to our Community Student Investment Account Meeting! Your input and ideas will be used to help us craft an SIA plan that best fits the needs of our community!

Let us cook dinner tonight! Come down to the Cafeteria tonight at 6pm, enjoy some food and help us prioritize McKenzie's Student Investment Account investments for the coming year.

Information about spring parent/teacher conferences; elementary only. Paper notices came home today, about conferences and the Student Success Act meeting tomorrow night @ 6pm-Free Dinner! Please follow this link for conference information: https://forms.gle/Hvkz2Z31i8Zyfh2XA

Join us tomorrow night at 6pm in the Cafeteria and give your input on potential investments at McKenzie. The Student Success Act's Student Investment Account will be providing more funding for our school. Come and share your ideas and perspectives to shape our plan.