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503‐655‐3636

(503) 655‐3636 17777 Webster Rd

Gladstone, OR 97027

Kraxberger News

November 2016

DATES to REMEMBER

Nov 1 Picture RE‐TAKE Day 8:50‐11:00 AM Nov 6 Daylight Savings Ends (set clocks back 1 hr)

Nov 10 Last Day Intramural Coed Volleyball

Nov 11 NO SCHOOL‐Veterans Day

Nov 17 HOLIDAY LUNCH‐During All Lunches

Nov 23‐25 NO SCHOOL‐Thanksgiving Break

Nov 28 Intramural Boys Basketball Begins

Dec 5 NO SCHOOL‐Report Cards

Dec 9 Report Cards Mailed Dec 13 Holiday Band/Choir Concert 7pm @GHS

Dec 16 Trimester 1 Celebra on 2:10‐3:10pm

Dec 19‐Jan 2 NO SCHOOL‐Winter Break Jan 3 School Resumes

Gladstone School Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 9th

6:30PM District Office Board Room

BREAKFAST…

The most IMPORTANT meal of the day!!!

Please be sure students eat breakfast each day. Lack of breakfast usually results in headaches, stomach pains & nausea, dizziness, inability to concentrate, and frequent visits to the office Health Room. Quick & nutritious breakfasts are offered at all Gladstone Schools. From pancakes & sausages to breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal, & yogurt, a variety of whole grain & low fat options are offered. All meals are served with fruit & milk. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch all get breakfast & lunch for free. The breakfast price for other middle school students is $1.50.

Picture Retake Day! Tuesday, November 1st

8:45-11:00AM

ATTN: 8th GRADE PARENTS

8th Grade Party Planning Meetings (1st Wednesday of the month)

Wednesday, November 2nd Wednesday, December 7th

Wednesday, January 4th

6:30 PM in the Kraxberger Library

Intramural Boys Basketball

Intramural boys’ basketball begins Monday, November 28th. No experience is necessary! All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys welcome! Registration will begin the week of November 14th. The registration and sports physical forms will be available at the Kraxberger office.

The season will be six weeks long with games or practices generally four afternoons a week. There are no intramural activities on Wednesdays. Practices run from 3:15 to 4:30 and games may be either 3:30 to 4:15 or 4:15 to 5:00. Students are responsible for their own transportation home.

A registration form must be turned in to the office prior to participation in practices or games. The fee is $50.00. Each player must have a district sports physical form completed and on file in the Kraxberger office prior to participation in games. Sports physicals are good for two years from the time the physical is performed. If you have any questions please contact Shaun Southmayd in the Kraxberger office, 503-655-3636, option 2.

HOLIDAY LUNCH Thursday, November 17th

During ALL lunches: 11:00AM-1:20PM

Come one, come all!!! Join your student for the Thanksgiving Holiday Lunch. Enjoy turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, dinner roll, salad bar, & dessert.

Yum, Yum, Yum!!!

Kraxberger News

November 2016

E-MAIL ALERTS + ATTENDANCE

Visit our website at gladstone.k12.or.us/middle/ to sign up for email alerts reporting important district and school information. PLUS…

Don’t forget to call the Kraxberger attendance line before 9:00AM any day your child will be absent or late. The direct line for attendance is 503-650-2572, or call the main line at 503-655-3636, option 1.

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR PARENTS

Please limit the number of messages sent to your student during the school day/week. Each message requires the office to interrupt classes during teaching & study time. This includes deliveries of lunches, band instruments, etc., after the start of the school day. Thank you for your consideration!

STATE REPORT CARDS AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL & DISTRICT

Each year, the state of Oregon provides families with report cards on each school’s performance. If you did not receive a copy of this by email, you can find it on the school district website at http://gladstone.k12.or.us/state-report-cards/ or you may can find a paper copy in the Kraxberger front office.

Link or Re-link Your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Help Gladstone Schools

If you shop at Fred Meyer, link your rewards card to the Gladstone Education Foundation to help Gladstone Schools earn donations. If you did this in years past, you must re-link your card to continue benefiting Gladstone kids!

You still get your fuel points & rebates, and Gladstone Schools gets a community donation from Fred Meyer. With 150 people signed up, we raise over $3,600 every year. With your help, we could double that!

Visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. Be sure to enter Gladstone Schools, 80945.

Thank you for your support of Gladstone kids!

KRAXBERGER TO ADD NEW FITNESS CLUBS

Students at Kraxberger Middle School can choose from three new after school fitness clubs, thanks to a grant funding provided by the Nike Community Impact Fund. The new co-ed clubs include fitness boxing, soccer, and wrestling.

“We surveyed students about their interests, and these were the most popular choices,” said Vice Principal, Lori Buchanan. “Besides providing exercise and teaching new skills, the new clubs will give students connections to teacher mentors and opportunities for new friendships.”

Information about how to join the new boxing & soccer clubs is attached. Information about wrestling will be available soon.

GREAT PARENTING RESOURCES

If you’re looking for some great parenting education classes and support groups, the website below is our local clearing house of resources.

www.ClackamasParenting.com

Who to connect with? Chelsea – [email protected]

KRAXBERGER ROBOTICS TEAM WINS GRANT

The Kraxberger Gearheads Robotics Team won a $1,440 grant from Daimler Trucks North America. The funds will support the Gladstone middle school’s two teams in regional competitions.

“Our program teaches kids tech skills from welding and 3-D printing to computer programming and electrical wiring,” said mentor Shawn Price. “Along the way, they also learn teamwork, community service, marketing, fundraising, and technology recycling.”

For more information about the club, email [email protected].

GRANT SUPPORTS 6th GRADE OUTDOOR SCHOOL

For 37 years, Gladstone 6th graders have attended Outdoor School, a coming-of-age experience that for many is their first camp experience. Now, thanks to an $18,000 grant from the Gray Family Foundation, that tradition will continue.

Students from Kraxberger Middle School attend a week of Outdoor School at the Twin Rocks Friends Camp in Rockaway, Oregon. There they learn about lake, beach, and forest ecosystems, and the importance of sustainability.

“Of course, it isn’t just environmental science,” explains teacher Patti Bisenius. “We also work in art, Oregon history, skits, and camp songs. Most Gladstone graduates remember it as one of the highlights of their school years.”

The 2016-2017 Annual Notice for Statewide Tests is available now on the school and district websites. The annual exempt form will be posted when it becomes available by the Oregon Department of Education.

Kraxberger News November 2016

7 WAYS TO GET NEWS FROM GLADSTONE SCHOOLS Want to be the first to know about snow closures, school events, after-school programs, student progress, and more? There are lots of ways you can get information about Gladstone Schools! 1) Weekly email News Blast: delivered Wednesday afternoons, with occasional urgent messages as needed. To subscribe, visit http://bit.ly/2cRNu5N. To unsubscribe at any time, click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any News Blast. 2) Facebook: photos, videos, surveys, and news from Gladstone Schools. Follow us @GladstoneSchoolDistrict 3) Email: school newsletters, event reminders, announcements, and emergency information sent once or twice a week. If you are not receiving these, contact your school secretary to provide your current email address. If you do not have an email address, call your school secretary to request a hard copy. 4) Auto-dial phone messages: used occasionally for school reminders, school bus delays, emergencies, and schedule impacts due to winter weather. If you choose to opt-out of non-emergency phone calls, complete the form on our website http://gladstone.k12.or.us/automated-phone-call-opt-out/, then return it to your school secretary. You will still receive emergency calls. 5) ParentVue: Middle school and high school families can check their student’s progress and attendance online. To get your log-in information, contact your school secretary. Students also have access to this system via StudentVue. 6) School and District websites: lunch menus, events, calendars, news, teacher contact information, afterschool programs, and more! http://gladstone.k12.or.us/ 7) Gladstone Schools YouTube Channel: Watch short videos about school events and district programs. www.youtube.com/user/GladstoneSchoolVideo

TALENTED and GIFTED PROGRAM

Parent referrals for a Talented and Gifted evaluation are being accepted now through December 16, 2016. If you see a need for your child to be evaluated for TAG, please contact one of the TAG coordinators for a Parent Nomination Form. A completed and signed form must be turned in by December 16th. Kraxberger TAG Co-Coordinators:

Laura Fuller 503-655-3636, ext. 533 [email protected] Deborah Welder 503-655-3636, ext. 522 [email protected]

November 2016Sunday M onday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Da ylight Sa vingsEnds 2:0 0A M (c locks back 1 hr )


School BoardMtg 6:30pm@DO Board Rm

Last DayIntramuralCoed Volleyball

NO SCHOOLVete ran s Day


HOLIDAYLUNCHDuring AllLunches11am-1:20p

NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOLTh an ks giving Day

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Design a Hunger-Free Community

Canned Food Drive & Spirit Week

November 14th-November 18th

Most Needed Items

Meals in a can (soup, stew, chili)

Tuna, Salmon, canned chicken (BONUS TICKET)

Peanut butter (BONUS TICKET)

Canned foods with pop-top lids

Canned fruit in its own juice or water

Low-sodium canned vegetables

Olive or canola oil (BONUS TICKET)

Spices

Low-sugar whole grain cereals

Healthy snacks (granola bars, nuts, dried fruit)

Bonus Ticket Prizes: For each container of tuna, chicken, salmon, peanut butter, olive oil, or cooking oil, you will earn a bonus ticket. Write your name on the ticket and put it into the special drawing!

HOMEROOM PRIZES

1ST PLACE: PIZZA LUNCH (7th & 8th will be during both A & B Lunch)

2nd PLACE: DONUT HOMEROOM

3rd PLACE: GRAB BAG

Each person in your homeroom will get a grab bag from the PAW cart. Some bags have certificates to receive larger items from the cart.

Spirit Days

November 14th-November 18th

Monday: HAT DAY

Bring in canned food and receive a sticker to wear your hat that day.

Tuesday: TWIN DAY

Match up with a friend.

Wednesday: WILD WEDNESDAY

Make your outfit wild!

Thursday: #TBT

Wear clothes from the 1970’s, 1980’s, or 1990’s

Friday: GLADSTONE DAY

Show your spirit and wear Orange, Black, Purple, or White!

Any day can be a HAT DAY if you… Bring in canned food and receive a sticker to wear your hat that day. The stickers will change each day, so make sure you bring in a can of food each day to get a sticker from your homeroom teacher

November 2016 Menu

Walter L. Kraxberger Middle School

USDA and Gladstone School District are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 Beef Taco with

Rice with Beans

2 Mandarin Orange Chicken with Fried Rice and stir fry vegetables

3 Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza made on a WG crust with a WG cookie

4 Turkey Hot Dog with WG crust with Seasoned fries

7 Tomato Soup with toasted cheese sandwich on WG bread

8 Bean and Cheese Burrito with seasoned tater tots

9 WG Pancake, sausage with Hash browns

10 WG Breadstick filled with cheese and marinara sauce

11 No School Veterans Day

14 Hearty Chicken Noodle soup with a WG dinner roll

15 Beef Nacho with refried beans on WG chips

16 Hamburger on a WG bun with fries

17 Holiday Meal Turkey Gravy, mash potatoes, green beans casserole, WG Dinner Roll, dessert

18 Crispy Chicken Sandwich on a WG bun with chips

21 Vegetable Soup with Chicken wrap

22 Chicken Taco with Cilantro Lime Rice

23 No School 24 Happy Thanksgiving

25 No School

28 Cream of Chicken soup with cheese Stromboli

29 Gladstone Style Enchilada with Black beans and corn

30 Homemade Macaroni and Cheese with WG Dinner Roll

WG=Whole Grain

Must choose 3 or more of the 5 components: Grain, Meat/Meat Alterative, Fruit, Vegetable and Milk

Everyday offerings:

Fresh vegetables and fruit salad bar (minimum serving ½ cup of fruit or vegetable or combination of)

1% milk or Fat Free milk

Sandwiches: Peanut Butter and Jelly or Ham and Cheese or Tuna or Cheese or Turkey and Cheese or Egg salad or

Bagel/cream cheese with cheese stick (at least 2 choices of above sandwiches available each day)

Menu is subject to change

Gladstone Public Library Programs

and Events November

Library News

The Library will be closed on November 11th

for Veterans’ Day and on the 24th for Thanksgiving Day. Programs and Events Coffee with a Councilor Monday, November 14th at 10:00 a.m., and Monday, November 28th at 6:30 p.m. Come meet a City of Gladstone Councilor for coffee, cookies and conversation. Twice per month, a council member will meet with the public at the library. Dungeons and Dragons Monday, November 21st at 4:30 p.m. Whether you already love D&D or just want to see what it’s all about, join us for an evening of adventure! Rock Readers Book Club Tuesday, November 15th at 6:30 p.m. This month the club will discuss Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart. Books can be checked out at the Information Desk. Dr. Who Club Thursday, November 17th at 6:00 p.m. Are you a fan of Doctor Who? Meet fellow fans, watch an episode, and share any show related news. All ages are welcome.

Children’s Programs Toddler Storytime for 0 months to 3 years: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. This Storytime is geared towards ages 0-3 with songs, books, and play for early development. Older siblings are welcome to sing and dance with us. All Ages Storytime: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to join us for books, songs, rhymes and movement activities that build literacy and language skills. Lego Club Wednesdays, November 9th and 23rd at 3:30 p.m. We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination.

Fitness Boxing Club

Why boxing?

•Knockoutstress!

•Getatotalbodyworkout

•Buildcoordination •Increaseendurance

•Booststrength

•Makenewfriends

Our free after school Fitness Boxing Club is open to any Kraxberger student. Students who participate will build fitness through high-energy cardio and strength workouts that reduce stress. Up to 30 girls & boys can participate. Bring a friend! MeetseveryTuesdayfrom3:30to4:30p.m.startingNov.1 inthecafeteria. [Parents must provide transportation home] For information, contact club mentor Macy Kingsley at [email protected]

Sign up by returning this form to the Kraxberger office.

Kraxberger Fitness Boxing Club Student Name: _______________________________ Grade Level: ___________ Parent Phone: ________________________________ Parent Email: ________________________________

Soccer Club Why soccer?

•Improveballhandling

•Buildstrategiesforoffense

&defense

•Havefun! •Increaseendurance

•Makenewfriends

Our free after school Soccer Club is open to any Kraxberger student. Kids who participate will learn to play every position through informal scrimmages, pick up games, and drills. Up to 30 girls & boys can participate. Bring a friend! MeetseveryMondayfrom3:15to4:10p.m.startingNov.7. inthebackfield. [late buses provided as usual] For information, contact club mentor Kelsey Ludeman at [email protected]

Sign up by returning this form to the Kraxberger office.

Kraxberger Co-ed Soccer Club Student Name: _______________________________ Grade Level: ___________ Parent Phone: ________________________________ Parent Email: ________________________________

Community Clothes Closetfree used clothing for youths from birth to 21

Families are invited to choose: • outfits • jacket • shoes • new socks & underwear

Emergency need? Donations? Volunteers? Call Coordinator LaRae Applebee 503-758-4411

The Clothes Closet is run by the Gladstone Ministerial Association in partnership with the Gladstone School District.

Gladstone High School18800 Portland Ave.

Portland Avenue

Nelson Lane (park here)

Clothes Closet/ Food Pantry

Parking Lot

Fire Lane

Technology& Fine Arts Wing

4 t

We can help!Two volunteer-run services are available to help Gladstone area families facing hard times: the Gladstone Community Clothes Closet, and the Gladstone Food Pantry. Food Pantry is open: • Thursdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m. •Saturdaysfrom10a.m.tonoon Clothes Closet is open: • Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m.

•Saturdaysfrom10a.m.tonoon

They are co-located for your convenience: Gladstone High: 18800 Portland Ave. in portable classrooms off Nelson Lane.

Both programs are equal opportunity providers. [updated 9/16]

Gladstone Food Pantry• Free food selection • Patrons may visit once a week

Families are invited to choose nutritious foods to meet their family’s needs and preferences. Please bring reusable bags to carry your food.

Questions? Donations? Volunteers? Call Leslie Robinette 971.246.0302

The Food Pantry is run by local volunteers in partnership with the Gladstone School District. It operates as a School-Based Food Pantry under the Oregon Food Bank.

Armario de Ropa de la ComunidadRopa usada gratis para jóvenes desde nacimien-to a 21 años. Las familias están invitados a escoger:

• Trajes • Chaquetas • Zapatos • Calcetines y Ropa Interior nuevos

¿Necesidad de Emergencia? ¿Voluntarios? Llame a la coordinadora LaRae Applebee 503-758-4411El Armario de Ropa está dirigido por Gladstone Ministerial Association en colaboración con el Distrito Escolar de Gladstone.

Gladstone High School18800 Portland Ave.

Portland Avenue

Nelson Lane (park here)

Clothes Closet/ Food Pantry

Parking Lot

Fire Lane

Technology& Fine Arts Wing

4 t

¡Podemos ayudarle!Dos servicios de voluntarios están dis-ponibles para ayudar a las familias de Glad-stone enfrentando tiempos difíciles: El Armario de Ropa de Gladstone y La Despensa de Comida de Gladstone. La Despensa de Comida está abierta: Los Jueves de las 3:00 a las 5:30 de la tarde Los Sábados de las 10 a las 12:00 de la mañana El Armario de Ropa está abierto: Los Jueves de las 3:00 a las 5:00 de la tarde Los Sábados de las 10:00 a las 12:00 de la mañana

Se encuentran para su conveniencia:Gladstone High School: 18800 Portland AvenueEn las salas de clases portables. Se entra por Nelson Lane, al norte del campus. [updated 10/15]

Despensa de Comida de Gladstone• Selecciónes de comida gratis• Los clientes pueden visitar una vez a la semana

Las familias están invitadas a escoger alimentos nu-tritivos para satisfacer las necesidades y preferencias de su familia. Favor de traer bolsas reutilizables para llevar su comida, si es posible.

¿Preguntas? ¿ Donaciones? ¿Voluntarios? Llame a la coordinadora Leslie Robinette 971.246.0302La Despensa de Comida está dirigido por voluntarios en colaboración con el Distrito Escolar Gladstone. Funciona como una Despensa de Comida basada en la Escuela bajo el Banco de Comida de Oregon.

OREGONREPORT CARD

201516

Walter L Kraxberger MiddleSchool17777 Webster RdGladstone, OR 97027 (503) 6553636gladstone.k12.or.us/middle/

DISTRICT Gladstone SD 115SUPERINTENDENT Bob StewartPRINCIPAL John OlsonGRADES SERVED 68

For more report card measures,including detailed demographic

information, visitwww.ode.state.or.us/go/RCMeasures

SCHOOL PROFILE STUDENTSENROLLMENT 201516 490

MEDIAN CLASS SIZE School Oregon

English Language Arts 25.0 24.0Mathematics 23.5 24.0Science 31.0 26.0Social Studies 28.5 27.0SelfContained 28.5 25.0

SELECTED DEMOGRAPHICSEconomically Disadvantaged 49%Students with Disabilities 16%Ever English Learner 10%Different Languages Spoken 10Regular Attenders 81.3%Mobile Students 10.8%

IMMUNIZATION RATESPercent of students with all required vaccines: 97 (Visit www.healthoregon.org/immdata for more information.)

Percent of students without all required vaccines: 3(This value includes students with medical exemptions, nonmedical exemptions, no immunization records, or uptodate but incomplete immunization records.)

*, <5, and >95 are displayed when data are unavailable or to protect student confidentiality. *** indicates that this school offered lunch at no charge to all students.

American Indian/Alaska Native, 1%

Asian, 1%

Black/African American, 2%

Hispanic/Latino, 16%

MultiRacial, 7%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 1%

White, 73%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

OVERALL SCHOOL RATINGGiven the recent passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the expiration of Oregon'sESEA flexibility waiver on August 1, 2016, the State of Oregon will not assign ratings (i.e., overalland comparison school ratings) to schools for the 201516 school year.

5% 15% 45% 90%

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5 Below Average About Average Above Average

FROM THE PRINCIPALDear Parents and Community Members,

This report card describes learning at KraxbergerMiddle School. Our school works hard to meet the fullspectrum of student needs, from academics, creativity, andafter school activities to socialemotional development.

Kraxberger uses a collegereadiness system calledAVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination. Studentslearn Cornell Note Taking, keeping an organized binder,leadership skills, and how to participate in SocraticSeminars. The goal is academic success in middle school,high school, and college.

This year we will offer new elective choices, bothfullyear and part year. All sixth graders will take music,AVID, Chinese, and physical education. Grades 7 and 8can choose band, art, choir, building things, creatingcomics, Chinese, or media, as well as 7th grade AVID or8th grade Spanish.

I am grateful for your support of Kraxberger students,and your involvement in our school.

Thank you,

Principal | John Olson

gladstone.k12.or.us/middle/

OREGONREPORT CARD

201516





PROGRESS ARE STUDENTS MAKING ADEQUATE GAINS OVER TIME?SCHOOLPERFORMANCE

Performance of students enrolled in the school for a full academic yearDid at least 95% of the students at this school take required assessments? Yes No, Interpret Results with CautionParticipation rate criteria are in place to ensure schools test all eligible students.

School Performance (%)201213 201314 201415

SchoolPerformance (%)

201516

OregonPerformance (%)

201516

LikeSchoolAverage (%)

201516English Language Arts (Administered statewide in grades: 38, 11) Level 1 Level 2 Levels 3 & 4All students in tested grades 201415 was the first

operational year of the newEnglish language artsassessment.

43.832.623.6

201415 was the firstoperational year of the newEnglish language artsassessment.

47.128.524.4


56.723.519.7


60.023.716.3

Mathematics (Administered statewide in grades: 38, 11) Level 1 Level 2 Levels 3 & 4All students in tested grades 201415 was the first

operational year of the newmathematics assessment.

32.132.135.9

201415 was the firstoperational year of the newmathematics assessment.

28.830.340.9


42.827.529.7


42.830.926.3

Science (Administered statewide in Grades: 5, 8, 11) Did not meet Met ExceededAll students in tested grades 72.2 12.4

59.827.8

61.4 9.651.838.6

51.5 3.647.948.5

58.9 4.854.141.1

63.8 11.652.236.2

69.4 11.857.630.6

Visit www.ode.state.or.us/go/data for additional assessment results. *, <5, and >95 are displayed when the data must be suppressed to protect studentconfidentiality.

The SmarterBalanced andalternateassessments havefour performancelevels where levels 3and 4 are meetingthe standard forschool and districtaccountability.

See report cardsfrom previous yearsto view historicalOAKS performancedata.

OUTCOMES FOR KEY STUDENT GROUPS AT THIS SCHOOL COMPARED TO THE SAME GROUPS STATEWIDE

STUDENTGROUPOUTCOMES

SchoolPerformance

(%)

OregonPerformance

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LikeSchoolAverage

(%)

SchoolPerformance

(%)

OregonPerformance

(%)

LikeSchoolAverage

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SchoolPerformance

(%)

OregonPerformance

(%)

LikeSchoolAverage

(%)Economically DisadvantagedEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

33.6 44.1 46.012.6 29.5 28.346.8 52.7 58.3

American Indian/Alaska NativeEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

* 38.9 43.0* 25.1 26.2* 48.6 49.2

Native Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

* 43.3 46.4* 29.0 29.6* 49.6 57.1

English LearnersEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

29.8 37.0 39.48.5 24.8 22.826.7 38.1 42.6

AsianEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

* 75.5 73.9* 70.0 65.4* 73.3 81.4

WhiteEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

48.4 62.6 63.731.6 48.5 46.561.9 71.5 74.4

Students with DisabilitiesEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

17.9 20.1 17.310.4 14.6 12.827.8 30.8 30.4

Black/African AmericanEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

30.0 34.4 46.710.0 20.6 28.4

* 35.7 44.4

FemaleEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

57.7 63.3 66.933.9 43.4 42.766.2 62.0 67.3

MigrantEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

* 31.4 33.8* 19.1 21.0* 33.3 47.4

Hispanic/LatinoEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

34.7 39.7 45.518.1 25.0 27.140.0 43.6 51.7

MaleEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

37.8 50.5 53.224.2 42.3 42.953.1 65.6 71.5

Talented and GiftedEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

>95 95.4 >9592.3 94.3 94.5>95 97.2 >95

MultiRacialEng. Lang. Arts

MathematicsScience

60.0 61.0 61.530.0 46.4 44.470.0 69.0 66.5

*, <5, and >95 are displayed when the datamust be suppressed to protect studentconfidentiality.


OREGONREPORT CARD

201516





CURRICULUM & LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHAT IS THIS SCHOOL DOING TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNINGAND TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE?

SCHOOLREADINESS

ACADEMICSUPPORT

ACADEMICENRICHMENT

CAREER &TECHNICALEDUCATION

EXTRACURRICULARACTIVITIES/AFTERSCHOOLPROGRAMS

Data and information in the Curriculum and Learning Environment section were provided by local schools and districts, and were not verified by the OregonDepartment of Education.

• Daily breakfast & lunch program

• Counseling for academic, emotional, andbehavioral issues

• Positive Behavior Intervention & Support

• Food Pantry & Clothes Closet at Gladstone High

• Academic intervention classes during theschool day

• Reduced class size in 7th & 8th grade math

• High school tutors

• Special Education program

• Library open after school for academicsupport

World Language Classes:

• Spanish

• Chinese

Other electives

• AVID elective

• Band

• Choir

• Music

• Physical Education

• Art

• Creating Comics

• Media

• Building Things

Talented & Gifted services

• STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering,Mathematics] activities embedded in science curriculum

• Building Things and Media electives.

• Competitive Robotics Club

• Volleyball

• Basketball

• Track & Field

• Cross Country

• KAOS after school program

• Drama

• Competitive Robotics

• Chinese Culture Club


OREGONREPORT CARD

201516

Gladstone SD 11517789 Webster RdGladstone, OR 97027 (503) 6552777www.gladstone.k12.or.us

SUPERINTENDENT Bob Stewart For more report card measures,including detailed demographic


DISTRICT PROFILEENROLLMENT ANDDEMOGRAPHICS

GradesK 3

Grades4 5

Grades6 8

Grades9 12

Total Enrollment 638 288 495 683

Regular Attenders 85.6% 87.3% 81.2% 80.8%

Economically Disadvantaged 51% 53% 49% 42%

Students with Disabilities 13% 17% 17% 13%

English Learners 8% 10% 10% 10%Different Languages Spoken 9 7 10 10

*, <5, and >95 are displayed when the data must be suppressed to protect student confidentiality.

WITHINYEAR MOBILITYGrades

K 3Grades

4 5Grades

6 8Grades9 12

Students in this District 10.8% 10.1% 10.8% 13.5%

SEISMIC SAFETY RATING

http://www.oregongeology.org/sub/projects/rvs/activityupdates/status.htmlFor a detailed report for each school, please visit:

TEACHER PROFICIENCY 201516

% of classes taught by highly qualified teachers 94.60%

MEDIANCLASS SIZE

Elementary

Dist. OR

Middle

Dist. OR

High

Dist. OR

Combined

Dist. OR

SelfContained 26.0 25.0 28.5 20.0

Eng./Lang. Arts 25.0 25.0 29.5 25.0

Mathematics 23.5 26.0 22.5 24.0

Science 31.0 28.0 32.0 26.0

Social Studies 28.5 28.0 31.5 27.0

Combined schools have grade configurations not falling within theelementary, middle, and high categories (e.g., K12 schools).

FROM THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTDear Parents and Community Members,

This report card from the Oregon Department of Educationdescribes learning in Gladstone Schools, where Growing GreatPeople is our goal.

In Gladstone, we build a strong foundation for our youngestlearners through a hub of family support services at the GladstoneCenter for Children & Families. Kindergarten readiness and strongreading skills by third grade are a focus.

We provide technology experiences across all grade levels,from kindergarten iPads to the high school robotics program. AtGladstone High, we offer many opportunities to earn college credit,and continually work to increase our graduation rate, one of thebest in the state.

This year we plan to expand our Confucius Classroom programby adding Year 2 Mandarin classes at Gladstone High, Chineseclasses at Kraxberger Middle School, and after school Chinese

clubs at both sites.

Kraxberger Middle School's AVID college readiness system willhelp students be better prepared for the rigors of high school andcollege learning. At the elementary level, we continue to developour Culture of Care, providing a safe, inclusive learningenvironment that benefits each child.

Gladstone is known for innovation. In any given week, you willfind state and regional education leaders touring our district toexplore new school initiatives. We are a nationally recognizedGreen Ribbon School, thanks to a number of sustainable practicesand education opportunities.

This year, with help from you and many community partners,we will strive to make our schools even better!

Thank you,

Superintendent | Bob Stewart

STUDENT WELLNESS POLICY Gladstone School District policy recognizes that healthy eating and physical activity are essential for studentsto achieve their academic potential, full physical and mental growth, and lifelong health and wellbeing.

The District's nutrition program is consistent with federal requirements, emphasizing lowfat, lowsugar, wholegrain, nutritious meals.

Physical activity at school includes physical education at every level, and opportunities to exercise throughrecess, intramural activities, and school sports programs.

RACIAL EQUITY IN HIRING The Gladstone School District recognizes the value of all individuals and groups and is anequal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the district that there will be no discrimination ofindividuals regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, maritalstatus, veterans status, genetic information, or disability of the employee.

The district actively seeks qualified applicants for open positions by attending job fairs,and advertising on the district website, as well as through the Oregon School personnelAssociation and through the use of online recruiting software. Gladstone School District isalso a member of the Oregon Association of Latino Administrators.

www.gladstone.k12.or.us

http://www.oregongeology.org/sub/projects/rvs/activity-updates/status.html

OREGONREPORT CARD

201516




RACE/ETHNICITY OF STUDENTS AND STAFF 201516 Students Staff

GradesK3

American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian Black/African American

Hispanic/Latino

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

White MultiRacial<1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0%

15%5% 1% 0%

76%93%

7% 2%

Grades45



Hispanic/Latino


White MultiRacial1% 0% 1% 0% 2% 0%

17%4% 1% 0%

70%88%

8% 8%

Grades68



Hispanic/Latino



15%0% 1% 0%

73%

97%

7% 3%

Grades912



Hispanic/Latino



14%0% <1% 0%

72%

97%

8% 3%

PER PUPIL SPENDING 201314 201415 201516

District $8,943 $9,262 $10,924State $9,769 $10,302 $11,329

Oregon’s quality education model (QEM) suggests adequate perpupil funding should be $12,723 in 201516 (Statewideaverage). 201516 data reflect budgeted, not actual.

FUNDING SOURCES % of TotalLocal taxes and fees 27%State funds 66%Federal funds 7%

EXPULSIONS & SUSPENSIONS Expulsions SuspensionsTotal Students * 134American Indian/Alaska Native * *Asian * *Black/African American * *Hispanic/Latino * 14MultiRacial * 10Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander * *White * 105



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PROGRESS ARE STUDENTS MAKING ADEQUATE GAINS OVER TIME?Performance of students enrolled in the district for a full academic yearDid at least 95% of students in this district take required assessments?Participation rate criteria are in place to ensure districts test all eligible students.

Yes No, Interpret Results with Caution

DISTRICTPERFORMANCE District Performance (%)

201213 201314 201415

DistrictPerformance (%)

201516


201516

LikeDistrictAverage (%)

201516English Language Arts Level 1 Level 2 Levels 3 & 4

Students in grades 3 550.124.924.9

59.622.517.9

52.421.326.3

53.521.924.6


46.428.225.3

56.723.519.7

59.123.717.2

Students in grade 1175.916.87.3

68.224.37.4

70.017.412.6

74.715.69.6


Mathematics Level 1 Level 2 Levels 3 & 4


49.031.020.0

44.928.526.6

46.929.323.9


28.530.041.6

42.827.529.7

42.530.227.3

Students in grade 1144.832.023.2

19.932.647.5

34.227.638.2

36.729.633.7


Science Did not meet Met Exceeded

Students in grade 5 63.6 10.752.936.4

61.1 13.048.138.9

55.4 2.552.944.6

65.2 7.457.834.8

66.5 15.750.833.5

72.1 16.655.527.9


61.1 9.651.538.9

51.5 4.247.348.5

58.9 4.854.141.1

63.8 11.652.236.2

68.7 12.556.131.3


92.6 12.580.17.4

75.4 10.464.924.6

54.0 3.750.346.0

60.0 7.552.540.0

63.4 9.154.436.6

Visit www.ode.state.or.us/go/data for additional assessment results. *, <5, and >95 are displayed when the data must be suppressedto protect student confidentiality.

The SmarterBalanced andalternateassessments havefour performancelevels where levels3 and 4 are meetingthe standard forschool and districtaccountability.

See report cardsfrom previous yearsto view historicalOAKS performancedata.


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OUTCOMES WHAT ARE STUDENTS ACHIEVING IN HIGH SCHOOL?District

Performance (%)201213 201314 201415


201516


201516


201516

FRESHMENONTRACKTOGRADUATE

Students who earned 25% of the credits required for a regular diploma by the end of their freshman year.Freshmen on track to graduate within 4 years NA 85.7 90.7 85.1 83.5 84.5


201112 201213 201314


201415


201415


201415Note: Graduation methodology changed in 201314.

GRADUATIONRATE

Students earning a standard diploma within four years of entering high school.Overall graduation rate 77.3 83.4 78.4 85.0 73.8 78.6

COMPLETIONRATE

Students earning a regular, modified, extended, or adult high school diploma or completing a GED within fiveyears of entering high school.Overall completion rate 88.8 88.1 90.1 86.4 81.6 86.4

DROPOUTRATE

Students who dropped out during the school year and did not reenroll.Overall dropout rate 0.7 2.0 2.1 2.5 4.3 3.0


201011 201112 201213


201314


201314


201314

CONTINUINGEDUCATION

Students continuing their education after high school.Students who enrolled in a community college or fouryearschool within 16 months of graduation

68.1 60.0 62.0 65.7 59.4 58.8


STUDENTGROUPOUTCOMES

DistrictPerformance

(%)

OregonPerformance

(%)

LikeDistrictAverage

(%)

DistrictPerformance

(%)

OregonPerformance

(%)

LikeDistrictAverage

(%)

DistrictPerformance

(%)

OregonPerformance

(%)

LikeDistrictAverage

(%)Economically DisadvantagedOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

76.3 76.1 74.878.9 66.4 71.179.7 76.2 82.02.8 4.3 3.3

American Indian/Alaska NativeOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

* 73.3 77.2100.0 55.0 64.2

67.4 67.30.0 8.6 7.5

Native Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

* 79.9 91.7100.0 63.2 72.7100.0 76.6 84.60.0 5.9 2.8

English LearnersOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

89.5 79.8 81.493.3 66.9 73.966.7 73.4 76.31.5 5.0 4.0

AsianOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

* >95 >9580.0 87.5 84.450.0 91.2 89.00.0 1.3 0.9

WhiteOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

86.6 85.1 85.484.4 76.0 79.989.3 83.8 87.82.5 3.9 2.9

Students with DisabilitiesOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

78.9 68.6 68.773.5 52.7 59.270.0 64.3 72.12.5 5.8 4.5

Black/African AmericanOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

* 78.6 77.8100.0 62.6 84.40.0 72.5 83.06.7 6.2 2.7

FemaleOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

86.0 86.8 88.389.3 77.8 82.290.0 84.7 89.21.4 3.6 2.6

MigrantOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

* 78.5 79.4 65.9 74.6

50.0 72.5 81.60.0 5.1 3.1

Hispanic/LatinoOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

76.7 77.8 80.187.1 67.4 74.976.0 74.9 82.03.0 5.3 3.4

MaleOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

84.2 80.3 80.780.6 70.1 75.282.9 78.7 83.93.7 4.9 3.4

Talented and GiftedOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

>95 >95 >95100.0 93.2 96.4100.0 96.9 99.10.0 0.6 0.4

MultiRacialOn TrackGraduationCompletionDropout

86.7 83.0 84.180.0 72.7 72.8100.0 79.4 85.01.8 4.7 3.6

OnTrack data are based on the 201516school year; all other data are based on the201415 school year.



OREGONREPORT CARD

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CURRICULUM & LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSCHOOLREADINESS

Elementary Schools Middle Schools High Schools

ACADEMICSUPPORT


ACADEMICENRICHMENT


• Head Start Preschool

• Gladstone Teaching Preschool

• ESD Therapeutic Preschool

• Little Leopards Kindergarten Readiness Program

• Daily breakfast & lunch

• Health clinic, relief nursery, mental health services, nutritionservices

• Family Resource Coordinator

• Food Pantry & Clothes Closet behind Gladstone High

• Bullying & harassment prevention program

• Positive Behavior Intervention & Support

• Socialemotional curriculum


• Counseling for academic,emotional, and behavioral issues

• Positive Behavior Intervention &Support

• Food Pantry & Clothes Closet atGladstone High


• Adjacent Community HealthClinic at GCCF

• 9th grade transition program

• Positive Behavior & InterventionSupport

• Food Pantry & Clothes Closet oncampus

• After school support in math andreading

• Computerbased math & readinginterventions

• English Language Learner program


• Academic intervention classes during theschool day

• Reduced class size in 7th & 8th grade math

• High school tutors


• Library open after school for academicsupport

• Test makeups on early releaseWednesdays

• Academic intervention classesduring the school day

• Academic Support program 3 daysa week after school


• Leadership Program [LeopardLeaders]

• Talented & Gifted services

• Literacy Carnival

• Technology Instruction

• Library time

• Music


• Kindergarten Science

World Language Classes:

• Spanish

• Chinese

Other electives

• AVID elective

• Band

• Choir

• Music


• Art

• Creating Comics

• Media

• Building Things


World Language Courses:

• 4 years of Spanish

• 2 years of Mandarin

Honors & Advanced CollegeCredit courses:

Spanish, Anatomy & Physiology,Engineering Technology, DigitalMedia, AP Biology, AP Chemistry,AP Calculus, AP Government &Politics, AP U.S. History, Care &Prevention of Athletic Injuries,College Success Expanded,Introduction to Law Enforcement.



OREGONREPORT CARD

201516




CURRICULUM & LEARNING ENVIRONMENT CONTINUED . . .CAREER &TECHNICALEDUCATION

Middle Schools High Schools

EXTRACURRICULARACTIVITIES


Data and information in the Curriculum and Learning Environment section were provided by local schools and districts, and were not verified by the OregonDepartment of Education.

• STEM [Science, Technology,Engineering, Mathematics] activitiesembedded in science curriculum

• Building Things and Mediaelectives.

• Competitive Robotics Club

Criminology, Criminal Justice,Accounting, Marketing, HealthOccupations, Robotics, ComputerProgramming, Graphic Design,Video Production, Web Design,Computer Game Design,ComputerAided Drafting, Care &Prevention of Athletic Injuries,Engineering Technology,Introduction to Law Enforcement.

• Leadership Program [LeopardLeaders]

• Afterschool clubs vary each term[e.g. choir, golf, crafts, art, science,and more]

• Extended Day child care program

• Volleyball

• Basketball

• Track & Field

• Cross Country

• KAOS after school program

• Drama

• Competitive Robotics

• Chinese Culture Club

• 64% of students participate in at least 1 sport

• 21 OSAA competitive sports teams and activities

• Band, Jazz Ensemble, Drama, Dance Team,Visual Arts, & Choir

• 2 theatrical shows annually

• Activities: Anime Club, Art Club, Band, ChessTeam, Chinese Club, Choir, Debate, Drama, GreenSchool Club, GSA, Key Club, The Laureate literarymagazine, National Honor Society, Robotics,Student Senate, Ultimate Frisbee Team, Yearbook


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