Walter L. Kraxberger Middle School

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EMERGENCY AND CRISIS SERVICES Clackamas County Sheriff ....................................9-1-1 24-hour emergency services Clackamas County Community Behavioral Health(formerly Mental Health) ...................... (503) 655-8585 Toll free number .................................... 1-888-414-1553 24-hour mental health crisis line Clackamas County Social Services, Developmental Disabilities Adult Protective Services ....................... (503) 557-2874 Clackamas Women’s Services ........... (503) 654-2288 Crisis line, shelter and support services for domestic violence survivors State of Oregon, Department of Human Services, Child Welfare ...........................................(971) 673-7112 24-hour child abuse hotline State of Oregon, Department of Human Services, Seniors and People with Disabilities (Formerly Aging and Disability Services) Adult Protective Services ....................... (971) 673-6655

BASIC SERVICES Clackamas County Social Services .......503) 655-8640 ......................................................... TTY (503) 650-5646 Area Agency on Aging Clackamas Resource Connection ......... (503) 650-5622 Community Action Agency Housing Rights and Resources ............. (503) 650-5750 Energy Assistance ................................. (503) 650-5640 Information & Referral ............................................ 2-1-1 Lifespan Respite Care Info .................... (503) 650-5724 Volunteer Connection ............................ (503) 655-8640 Developmental Disabilities Program Case management for adults and children, Adult Protective Services Intake ..................................................... (503) 557-2824 Adult Protective Services ....................... (503) 775-2874 Community Service Centers Emergency food, information and referral and other services for low-income residents Clackamas Service Center .................... (503) 771-7914 Estacada Area Food Bank. .................... (503) 630-2888 The Father’s Heart Street Ministry ......... (503)722-9780 Molalla Service Center .......................... (503) 829-5561 Sandy Community Action ...................... (503) 668-4746 Wilsonville Community Sharing ............. (503) 682-6939 Clackamas County Food Basket Program (503) 282-0555 Supplemental food program for low-income residents living inClackamas County Emergency Food Sites ......................................... 2-1-1 Call for referral to a local food pantry Gleaners of Clackamas County .......... (503) 655-8740 Low-income food membership program Oregon Partnership ............................. (503) 244-1312

24-hour Alcohol/Drug Helpline ................ 1-800-923-4357 Youth Line ..............................................1-877-553-TEEN Spanish Line ........................................... 1-877-515-7848 Salvation Army ........................................503) 239-1266 Emergency food assistance State of Oregon, Department of Human Services, Self Sufficiency Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps, Medicaid,JOBS Program, OHP North Clackamas Self-Sufficiency Center (503) 731-3400 Oregon City Self-Sufficiency Center ...... (971) 673-7300 St. Vincent de Paul Social Services .... (503) 235-8431 Emergency services Veterans’ Services, Clackamas Co. ... (503) 650-5631 Benefit advocacy, information and referral

EDUCATION RESOURCES Clackamas Community College ......... (503) 657-6958 Clackamas Education Service District (ESD) Information ................... (503) 675-4000 Early childhood programs including Early Intervention,Special Education, Head Start, Home Schooling and Migrant Services Head Start ............................................. (503) 675-4565 Preschool for children 3-4 years who are low-income and/or disabled

HEALTH RESOURCES Clackamas County Community Behavioral Health(formerly Mental Health) ..................... (503) 655-8585 24-hour crisis line and comprehensive mental health services tocounty residents Clackamas Mental Health Organization (503) 742-5335 Information and referral for mental health and addiction services Clackamas County Community Health/ Public Health Family planning, primary care, prenatal, immunization,AIDS information, WIC, well child, nutritional services, and dental services Oregon City Health Center ..................... (503) 655-8471 Oregon City WIC Program ..................... (503) 655-8476 Sandy WIC Program .............................. (503) 722-6978 Dental Clinic .......................................... (503) 655-8569 Kaiser Child Health Insurance Program (503) 675-4171 Private health insurance for children K-6, and their siblings,from low income families without health insurance;social security number not required Oregon Health Plan, Family Health Insurance AssistanceProgram,Children’s Health Insurance Program ................................................................ (503) 655-8336 Oregon SafeNet .................................. 1-800-723-3638 Free health and social service helpline for Oregon Prescription Drug Helpline ................. (503) 655-8269 Research availability of free or low cost prescription drugs forthose with no coverage. Assist Medicare recipients with drug plan choices

YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS Boys and Girls Aid Portland Office ....................................... (503) 222-9661 Juvenile justice diversion, runaways, maternity/post-birth andadoption services Big Brother Big Sister Program ........... (503) 742-2043 Youth mentoring services ages 6-16 Clackamas County Youth Gang Task Force (503) 656-4264 Intervention strategies and outreach services Healthy Start ........................................ (503) 650-5684 Spanish line ........................................... (503) 546-6533 Free support services to families with, or who are expecting their first baby Springwater Transitional Living Programs (503) 496-1160 Transitional housing, case management and support services fordisplaced youth ages 16-21 Clackamas Education Service District (ESD), Child Care Resource and Referral ..... (503) 675-4100 Information and support to families, child care providers, employersand the community State of Oregon, Department of Human Services, Child Welfare ........................................ (971) 673-7200 Adoption, foster care, parent support, child abuse and neglectinvestigations Young Parent Opportunity Program (YPOP), Clackamas Community College ......... (503) 594-3027 Educational and support services for pregnant and parentingteens ages 15-21

LEGAL SERVICESClackamas County Courts .................. (503) 655-8447 Traffic/Accounting .................................. (503) 655-8453 Clackamas County District Attorney Victims’ Assistance Division .............. (503) 655-8616 24-hour assistance for crime victims, domestic violence and victimrestraining orders Clackamas County Sheriff’s Department (503) 655-8218 Law enforcement, crime prevention and public education Family Court Service ........................... (503) 655-8415 Counseling; divorce, youth and family mediation; parenting educationfor divorcing couples Legal Aid Services of Oregon ............ (503) 655-2518 Low-income/civil cases Child Support Helpline .......................... 1-800-383-1222 Oregon State Bar Association ............ (503) 684-3763 Lawyer Referral Service; Modest Means Program

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OUTDOOR SCHOOL FACT SHEET

WHERE: Twin Rocks Friends CampPO Box 6Rockaway, OR 97136

WHO: All sixth grade classes, teachers, and approximately 30 high school counselors

WHEN: Week I April 21 - 25Week 2 April 28 – May 2

OUTDOOR SCHOOL OBJECTIVES:To offer children the opportunity to participate in an extended outdoor living experience with emphasis on participation in environmental field studies.

Emphasis will be given to the following objectives:1. Learning some general principles of environmental education through direct experience with natural resources.2. Learning about the interdependence of plants, animals, soil, and water.3. Learning to live happily and healthfully in the outdoors.4. Learning to understand and appreciate man's relationship to his environment and the necessity for preserving our

resources.5. Learning to understand and mutually respect the rights of others.6. Learning to observe many of the basic rules of individual and group safety.7. Learning worthy interests and skills which enrich living.8. Learning to assume some of the responsibilities of community living by doing one's share of the work.9. Experiencing opportunities for the development of desirable personality traits such as initiative, self-reliance,

responsibility, creativeness, and character.

10. Experiencing recreational activities associated with the outdoors.

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Dress and grooming shall be of a nature that sets a positive, school-wide tone of respect, courtesy and personal pride. We expect students to wear clothing and accessories that are clean, reflect reasonable standards of modesty and are appropriate for school. Suggestive language or pictures, outright profanity, obscene pictures or messages advocating sexual, “gang”, or drug-related (including alcohol and tobacco) activities will not be tolerated.

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The School will reflect the expectations of the Gladstone community for its students. It is the school’s responsibility to help students make appropriate decisions regarding dress and grooming. Students violating this policy will be counseled about proper dress and grooming and will be provided alternative

clothing.

Students participating in voluntary extracurricular activities shall conform to the regulations governing the various activities. Students who represent the school in a voluntary activity may be required to meetadditional dress and grooming standards approved by the principal and may be denied the opportunity

to participate if those standards are not met. (GSB policy JFCA)

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ATTENTION PARENTS OF 8TH GRADE STUDENTS!The end of the 2013-14 school year is just around the corner. There are a number of activities planned for our eighth grade student(s). Below is some basic information about these activities and an outline of student behavioral expectations.

The end of the year activities are a privilege and may be revoked by an administrator prior to the activities due to concerns regarding behaviors or grades.

Eighth grade students may participate in the end of the year promotion activities provided they meet the following criteria:1. Student has met promotion criteria and must be passing all 3rd Trimester courses2. Behavior: See “End of Year Activities Point System”

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH

Last Day for 8th Grade Students (Regular Schedule)All textbooks and school materials must be returned, any financial responsibilities clear, and hall lockers cleaned out. Yearbooks will be distributed. All fees and fines must be paid prior to attending the 8th grade field trip and receiving a yearbook.

THURSDAY, JUNE 5TH

1. 8th Grade Field Trip to Oaks ParkEighth grade students with responsible behavior through the end of the school year will be invited to participate in this field trip. Students who have outstanding debts (registration fees, missing library or text books, damaged textbooks, etc.) will be asked to pay their fees before attending this field trip. Students must pre-pay for admission to the park/rides and transportation ($10.00). Students will be responsible to purchase their own lunch at Oaks Park or bring a sack lunch from home or request in advance a sack lunch from the cafeteria. Students who have been issued bus citations and have lost school bus transportation privileges are automatically excluded from the 8th grade field trip.

2. 8th Grade Recognition – GHS, 6:30 p.m. -Students must be passing all 3rd trimester classes to participate.Students practice for the Recognition Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. in the GHS Gym and will be dismissed at approximately 3:30 p.m. Those students participating in the Oaks Park field trip will be transported directly to GHS for the practice. All students will need to make arrangements for their own transportation home when the practice concludes. Students not going to Oaks Park do not report to Kraxberger on this day and will need to make arrangements for their own ride to practice. The night of Recognition calls for nice dress, as would be appropriate for a special family gathering or church.

3. Eight Grade Party – immediately following Recognition until 10:00 p.m.This party, sponsored by 8th grade parents, is for current Kraxberger 8th graders only (guests are not allowed). There is no cost to students for this party.

End of Year Activities Point SystemThe Following Point System Will Be Used To Track Behavior for the Remainder of the Year:

ACTION POINTSReferral 0.5Lunch/Recess Detention (LD)/Community Service 0.5Half-Day In-School Suspension (ISS) 1.5All Day In-School Suspension (ISS) 2.0Out of School Suspension (OSS) 3.0

During the 3rd Trimester, Students accumulating the following points will lose the privilege of attending the specified activity(ies):

Points Accumulated

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4 • Oaks Park Field Trip5 • Oaks Park Trip & Recognition Ceremony

6 Oaks Park Field Trip & Recognition Ceremony & 8th Grade Party

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Kraxberger Middle SchoolSchool Colors: Purple and White

School Mascot: Bulldog

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