June, 2013 Stu Evans, Gladstone High School principal, to retire July 1st E ach year, the District awards an Honorary Diploma to an individual who has significantly impacted the District. This year, the Class of 2013 honors one of its own … principal, Stu Evans. Evans led Gladstone High School through an extensive school renovation project which included a new Applied Science & Technology Center. He struggled with tight budgets, implemented new programs, spent quality time with students and faculty, thought outside the box to present innovative ideas, juggled endless priorities, attended meetings throughout the state, and remained calm and focused 24/7. But circumstances often dictate change and necessitate stepping back, evaluating priorities, and choosing a different path. Health concerns have forced Stu to do just that; and he’ll retire on July 1st after 13 years of serving as Gladstone High School’s principal. He plans to spend plenty of time with his family during his retirement; but knowing Stu Evans means never quitting. Don’t be surprised if you find this veteran Gladiator cruising the halls in the years to come, just checking to make sure everything is going according to plan. His plan. Gladstone High School will never be the same because of the character and conviction of one Stu Evans. “Okay” was never enough; “Good” was better; but “Outstanding” was the standard expectation of academic success for the 700+ students of GHS - and that’s precisely what happened. Gladstone High School, once again, received an “Outstanding” rating on the Oregon Department of Education’s most recent report card. Each individual has always been important to Evans. His physical presence in the hallways, classrooms and cafeteria attest to his caring and approachable manner, giving students and staff the comfort of easily accessing him regardless of the magnitude of the situation. His calm, confident and effective way of handling even the most challenging situations resulted in admiration, respect, and a gentle brand of strength few could equal. Under his leadership, many significant changes took place. At the heart of his mission, Evans was instrumental in developing core programs around the three “Rs”, which he considered the building blocks for a solid educational foundation. With a dedicated staff of professional educators backing him, GHS ranked among the highest rated schools in Oregon with an average score of 88% in writing and 93% in reading. Evans has been a good role model for his staff and for building trust among his peers. Always appreciative of his staff, in a recent note to teachers, Evans wrote, “You are to be commended for the tough and often times thankless work you do, day in and day out. You do make a difference in our students’ lives. You never know when some student will come back to you and say thanks for being there. Its been a pleasure to work along side and with you over the years.” Evans advocated Advanced Placement classes and invited Clackamas Community College professors to the GHS campus so students could earn college credits while in high school. Some students have accumulated as many as 30 college credit hours prior to high school graduation. “Thinking outside the box” was an Evans mantra. Always an advocate for improvement, he eagerly considered ideas that, to some, seemed w-a-y outside the box; many of these ideas are in place and thriving today. The interim principal is GHS Vice Principal, Patti Alexander. Jere Applebee, Athletic Director, is the interim assistant principal. Evans’ legacy will live on. Few have held the position for as long. Few have seen as much change. None will be as missed. If you wish to contact Stu Evans, please mail your note to: Gladstone High School c/o Ellen Peck 18800 Portland Avenue Gladstone, OR 97027 Gladstone School Board Rod Cole, Chair, [email protected] ~ Kristin Eaton, Vice Chair, [email protected] Denise Browning, [email protected] ~ Susan Cronin, [email protected] Sharon Soliday, [email protected] ~ Bruce Wadsworth, [email protected] Denis Whittet, [email protected] The Gladstone School Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the District office board room, 17789 Webster Road. ~ GLAD NOTES ~ Gladstone Cleanup & Enhancement Day Students from Gladstone High School, Oregon City High School’s Junior ROTC program, and adults from the community participated in the 10th Annual Gladstone Cleanup & Enhancement Day on Saturday, April 20. SOLVE, the City of Gladstone, and U.S. Bank sponsored the event. Volunteers planted flowers, installed bird nesting boxes and provided general clean up along McLoughlin Boulevard in Gladstone. Volunteers log in 4200 hours at John Wetten Elementary J ohn Wetten Elementary volunteer, Delia Jarvis, received special recognition at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea. She has volunteered at the school for five years, this year as an assistant in Mr. Hill’s 1st grade classroom. Delia and other Delia Jarvis (left) and her school volunteers were honstep-mom , Charlene Jarvis. ored during National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 22-26). From September through April, 4200 volunteer hours were logged in at John Wetten Elementary - 241 hours photocopying, 183 hours for the Lunch Buddy Program, 168 hours for field trips, and 95 hours were spent restocking books in the school library. Teachers benefitting from the most volunteer hours include: David Hill (479 hours), Laura Vierra (374 hours), Cathy Pheil (208 hours), Deb Wilkin (204 hours), and Allison Hart (195 hours). A special shout out went to the following volunteers who gave their time and talent to help the students and teachers at John Wetten Elementary: Delia Jarvis (478 hours), Dawn Slye (316 hours), Joan Sparks (145 hours), Annette Sparks (142 hours), Dianne Potter (135 hours), Patrick O’Grady (132 hours), and Deanna Heman (130 hours). These volunteers helped enable the school to offer free after-school programs such as a knitting club, chess club, 3rd grade math/reading interventions, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), and cooking. No such thing as a free lunch? Wrong. Schools play an important role in helping to feed children during the summer months. The Summer Food Service Program helps feed children, regardless of household income, during the summer when school is not in session. All children ages 1–18 are welcome to enjoy a nutritious meal at no cost. No application is necessary. Please call 503-496-3939 with any questions. Gladstone Center for Children and Families 18905 Portland Avenue Lunch served Monday – Thursday June 10, 2013 – August 1, 2013 Served from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. No lunch on July 4 & 5 Adult lunch: $3 The Gladstone School District is an equal opportunity provider. Great finish to a great season Girls track & field defends State 4A title with a total team effort. D’onna Robinson (1st discus, 2nd shot) Madison Cronin (1 st triple jump, 2nd long jump, 3rd 4 x 1) McKenna Streed (1st pole vault) Kendall Schumaker (3rd triple jump) Tiera Norman (5th long jump) Courtney Pardee (6th javelin) and the 4 x 1 relay took 3rd Mikaela Simac, Kelsey Hathaway, Madison Cronin and Taylor Plunkett (3rd 4 x 1 relay) The boys track team capped off their season with the state track meet. Eric Prom, Armand Jayne, Tyler Bitter and Dakota Hollingsworth (9th short relay) Andrew Conway (2nd pole vault w/season’s best of 13’9”) Michael Stout (12th triple jump) Tyler Bitter (400) Dakota Hollingsworth (100) Kraxberger students receive President’s Award for Academic Excellence Each of these students maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher during their middle school years (grades 6 - 8). Payton Becker Jaida Green Megan Kuhn Mackenzy Peterson Abigail Bender Alyssa Hill Jing Li Matthew Prom Grace Chappell Emily Hunt Jenna Orsini Jadon Smith Madison Eaton Rielee Jaekel Chloe Ouchida D J Thompson ~ GLAD NOTES ~ ress s exp r e d a for th gr er’s 6 to Metro ear’s g r e b s Krax eir thank for this y th funds ol. ding oor Scho i v o r d p t u O Gladstone Education Foundation stages FUNdraisers for the community Annual golf tournament Stone Creek Golf Club - August 2 Call a few buddies, pack up your gear, and head out to the Stone Creek Golf Club for the annual Gladstone Education Foundation golf fundraising event for the Gladstone School District. Sponsorships available for $250, $500, $750 and $1,000. Registration and continental breakfast 6:45 - 7:15 a.m.; shotgun at 7:30 a.m.; lunch and awards at 12:30 p.m. Singles $125; $500 for a foursome. Cost includes range balls, green fees, cart, gift, breakfast and BBQ. Contact Kathy Beykovsky at 971-227-2655 or e-mail her at [email protected] . Happy Rocks Restaurant & Lounge GHS Multi-Class Reunion T Friday, August 2nd - 6 p.m. he tradition continues. This year’s GHS Multi-Class Reunion promises to break records. This no-host event has grown every year as hundreds of alumni and teachers pack the pub at High Rocks Restaurant and Lounge, 915 E. Arlington Street. All GHS teachers, alumni, spouses and guests are encouraged to attend. If you graduated from GHS, this event is for you! Rave reviews confirm this is a special event! Spread the word and be prepared for an evening filled with fun and friends. Questions? Contact [email protected] Rob Hill and Chris Rich led students in creating one of many environmental art mandalas at Outdoor School. Here they combined the geoglyphs of Peru, crop circles, and mazes. Hold on to your treasures Kraxberger Middle School 8th grade student, Hunter Stennick, has been selected as a member of Shooting Team USA. Next year Hunter will attend Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio while he trains at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. Please stash your new or gently loved household items, tools, books, apparel, trinkets, etc. in a special place because next spring the Gladstone Education Foundation will be holding its first 1,000 Family Garage Sale. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Gladstone School District to support activities, innovations and improvements which will enhance and enrich educational services and programs. Summer donation drop-off days: Saturday, July 27 and August 24 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Gladstone High School To volunteer to help with this event or for information, please contact Kathy Beykovsky at 971-227-2655 or e-mail her at [email protected] . Some Highlights Gladstone School District welcomes new high school principal, Dr. Natalie Osburn N atalie Osburn has accepted the position of principal of Gladstone High School. She did her undergraduate work at Willamette University where she majored in Physical Education and minored in English. She completed her Masters of Science in Teaching at Portland State University in 1993 and received her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Lewis and Clark in 2007. Osburn served as Principal and Vice Principal at Alice Ott Middle School in the David Douglas School District for nine years. She became the Assistant Superintendent at David Douglas from 2008-2012. Because Natalie’s heart has always been in the schools and with students, she took a job as Vice Principal and Athletic Director at Central Catholic in 2012. In addition, Natalie has been a teacher and coach at Central Catholic, Marshall and David Douglas high schools. rgy ene r a l So sD give ict istr u er s w o p rge Darin Sanchez (left) and Ellyn Jeck will head up a pilot project to assist community families residing in Gladstone, Jennings Lodge and the Candy Lane area. Sarah Clyde was District Champ in the 100-yard Butterfly and the 500-yard Freestyle at the State Swimming Championships. Clackamas Community College Skills Competition winners Mathematics individual competition winners included Kameron Ramey (1st place) and Riley Greene (2nd place) in Geometry/Integrated II. Trask Telesmanich (right) took 2nd place in Engineering. Together these students received more than 36 credit hours in scholarship awards from Clackamas Community College. Of 2012—2013 r occe 4A s , the ns in p best four seaso, are the to s l r i dg tate. me in again Gla e third ti rs, once in the s team o r th diato r F Gla occe stone A girls s d a l G s4 Clas The GHS FIRST robotics team ranked 3rd overall after qualification rounds and made it to the quarter finals at the Spokane Regional Tournament. Jeremy Clark, GHS Spanish teacher, was recognized by Eastern Oregon University as a "Most Inspirational" teacher. John Wetten Elementary student, Deshanae Norman, placed in the National Junior Olympics. T H Wyatt Finch took 3rd … and Bla stat ke Mc ew N rest all pl ling ace cha d 6th mp ion at the ship s. A N K A $407.11 over the top John Wetten Elementary students topped their goal for this year’s jog-a-thon. Dawn Slye, Kailey Deiker Spanish & ELL Kraxberger PFO Vice-President (left) and PFO President, Kristen Zimtbaum celebrate jog-a-thon success. T E Gladettes bring home the trophies! A Grants C H E R Brad Crosby Math Gladstone High School A W A R D S Alicia Hess 2nd Grade John Wetten Elementary Thousands of dollars in program support was provided through the generosity of these foundations. PGE Foundation Kinder Morgan Foundation Family Care Braemar Charitable Trust Multnomah Athletic Foundation Gray Family Foundation Fred W. Fields Fund Oregon Department of Education (Farm-to-School Program) US Bank Safeway Foundation Project SITE Metro The Gladettes took home two 1st place trophies at the Clackamas High School Dance Competition. They also took 1st place at the S. Albany Dance Competition and were named the Grand Champions. Nicole Hart was a Top 5 Novice Drill Down winner and Haley Ward (pictured) was a Top 5 Advanced Drill Down winner. The dance team placed 3rd in the 4A Large Division of the Dance & Drill Competition at the Memorial Coliseum. Top 10% Academically Class of 2013 Valedictorian, Andy Hunt A ndrew Hunt’s diverse roles in school activities include being Robotics club team captain; and class officer during his freshman, junior, and senior years. He participated in the Gay Straight Alliance, was on the cross country team, a member of Key Club, the National Honor Society, and the Drama Club. Outside of school, he was the leader of the Promises Drama Troupe, and he took 2nd place in Portland’s Teen Idol competition. In his free time, Andrew loves to sing and dance, and he plays the piano and guitar. His favorite memory at Gladstone High School was creating Spirit Week videos. Andrew will attend Princeton University next year. He plans to work toward a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Materials Science, with the goal of becoming an academic or industrial researcher. M Valedictorian, Madison Wease adison Wease is a very driven young woman, dividing her time between school, athletics and faith-based activities. She has competed for four years on the track and swim teams and three years on the cross country team, serving as captain for several seasons. She attributes much of her academic growth in high school to the experience she has had in Advanced Placement courses, where her focus and drive was unmatched. Madison plans to attend Brigham Young University next fall majoring in Communication Disorders, with a career goal of becoming a speech and language pathologist. A Kelsi McNall Morgan Adair Roslyn Palmer Sarah Anderson Heather Buchanan Tylar Wilson Madison Cronin Dima Gordeyev Salutatorian, Dalton Moe lthough high school has been hectic for Dalton Moe, his wide array of activities has helped steer him toward some exciting career possibilities. He has been a pillar of strength on his athletic teams in four different sports, consistently serving as captain. In addition to a solid college preparatory course load, he has contributed to the National Honor Society, served as a class officer, and was ASB vice president his senior year. Dalton is planning to attend Oregon State University and majoring in general engineering. Annaliese Hernandez Sarah Karns GHS Class of 2013 Awards & Scholarships LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Valictorians ................................................................................................. Andy Hunt, Madison Wease Salutatorian ............................................................................................................................Dalton Moe Steve Venneri Memorial Award .............................................................................................Dalton Moe Gladstone – Oak Grove Rotary Scholarship .......................................................................... Jordan Doll Walter Kraxberger Scholarship .................................................................. Dalton Moe, Madison Wease Gladstone High School National Honor Society Scholarship ............................................. DJ Williams Dick Garrett Scholarship .......................................................................... Madison Cronin, DJ Williams Gladstone High School Staff Cup...................................................... Jacob Cook, Rebecca Schuermyer G.H.S. Leadership Award...................................................................................................... Dalton Moe Winterhawk Scholarship ................................................................................................. Madison Wease Gladstone – Oak Grove Kiwanis Club Collin Moore Scholarship .................................... Kobe Williams Dorothy Sawyer Award ................................................................................................ D’onna Robinson Attendance Award ............................................................................................................. Cody Johnson Gladstone Teacher’s Assn. Dick Havens Scholarship ................................. Jordan Doll, Roslyn Palmer Booster Club Mike Bible Scholarship ............................................................................ Madison Wease Karla Bennett Memorial Scholarship ........................................................................... Kristy Younglove Gladstone High School Marketing Award ....................................................................... Victoria Finley Gladstone Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship ........................................................ Tyler Hoffeditz CCC Scholarship.............................................................. Tyler Hoffeditz, Josiah Smith, Nikaela Smith Key Club Scholarship ................................................................................................... Kristy Younglove Stu and Ann Evans Nursing/Medical Scholarship ........................................................... Ashlee Muller Stu and Ann Evans STEM Scholarship ............................................................................... Zach Ayyach DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS Art ..................................................................................................................................... Roslyn Palmer Business ............................................................................................................................... Tylar Wilson Computer Graphics ............................................................................................................. Ty Breshears Foreign Language ................................................ Morgan Adair, Heather Buchanan, Josiah Northcutt Language Arts .......................................................................................... Julia Heinlein, Roslyn Palmer Journalism ............................................................ Amanda Castor, Rebecca Schuermyer, Kayla Winter Mathematics ................................................................................... Heather Buchanan, Madison Wease Music ...................................................... Louis Armstrong Jazz Award – Matteo Merolla, Nick Waring John Philip Sousa Award – Jamey Pyles, Nick Waring Physical Education & Health............................................................................................... DJ Williams Science .......................................................................................... Health Care Sciences – Ashlee Muller Natural Resources – Danielle Lavine, D’onna Robinson Physical Sciences – Annaliese Hernandez Overall Science – Kristy Younglove Social Studies ...............................................................................History – Kelsi McNall, Zach Webster Government – Sarah Anderson, Madison Wease Technical Education ....................................................................................... Zach Ayyach, Jacob Kelly COLLEGE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Llexi Baker ............................................................................................. Catharine Lealtald Scholarship Heather Buchanan .................................................... Southern Oregon University Laurel’s Scholarship Southern Oregon University Honors College Full Tuition Scholarship Jordan Doll ................................................................ Southern Oregon University Laurel’s Scholarship Victoria Finley ...................................................................................... Baylor University Dean’s Award The Leadership Living Learning Center Scholarship Dima Gordeyev ................................ Clackamas Skills Competition 1st Place Video Production Contest Julia Heinlein .......................................................... Southern Oregon University Diversity Scholarship Churchill Scholarship Richard Grand Biology Scholarship Andy Hunt ......................................................................................................... Greg Lodge Scholarship Ben Hunter ............................................... Northwest Renewable Energy Institute Tuition Scholarship Jacob Kelly .........................................................................................................Draft Union Scholarship Megan L’Manian ............................................................ Oregon State University Diversity Scholarship Danielle Lavine................................................................. Art Institute of Portland Tuition Scholarship Sara Mitchell ............................................................................................................... Jubitz Scholarship Roslyn Palmer .......................................................................... Albright College Founder’s Scholarship Courtney Pardee .......................................................... United Power Trades Organization Scholarship Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Scholarship D’onna Robinson................................................................... Western Undergraduate Exchange Award Eastern Washington University Full Tuition Athletic Scholarship Nick Waring ......................................................................... Art Institute of Portland Merit Scholarship Kayla Winter ............................................................... St. Stephen Lutheran Church Senior Scholarship Kristy Younglove .............................................................. Rochester Institute of Technology Academic Achievement Scholarship Save the date June 10 - August 2: Free lunches for children ages 1 though 18 served Mondays - Fridays (except July 4 and 5), 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Adult lunch $3. No application needed. Gladstone Center for Children & Families (GCCF), 18905 Portland Avenue. 503-496-3939. June 11 - August 1, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. (Free lunch at 11:30 a.m.) Friendship Groups for Young Children (ages 3 & 4), GCCF June - July (Wednesdays) 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Story Town - Family Stepping Stones Relief Nursery 18907 Portland Avenue (GCCF) Monday, June 17, 9:30 a.m. Dig into Reading Kick-Off Gladstone Public Library’s Summer Reading Club, GCCF Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Garage Sale Drop Off - GHS June 11– July 31, 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. Kindergarten Readiness Summer Program Free lunch at 11:30 a.m. Gladstone Center for Children & Families Friday, August 2, 7:30 a.m. Gladstone Education Foundation Golf Tournament, Stone Creek Golf Club Friday, August 2, 6 p.m. GHS Multi-Class Reunion High Rocks Restaurant, 915 E. Arlington St. Kraxberger Registration Wednesday, August 21 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. High School Registration Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Seniors 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Juniors 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2013 Sophomores 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Freshmen 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Garage Sale Drop Off - GHS John Wetten students are Learning for Life Summer fun at the Gladstone Center for Children & Families Kindergarten Readiness Summer Program. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, June 11 - July 31, 9:30 - 11:15 p.m. with a free lunch at 11:30 a.m. The LifeWorks NW team is offering a summer program of activities, new skills and learning opportunities for incoming kindergarteners. The eight-week class will enhance academic, social and emotional skills. To register, contact LifeWorks at 503-496-5770. F irst graders listen as the Learning for Life instructor, Mrs. Dixon, introduces Bicycle Bear who shares tips to keep them safe as they learn to ride a bike, scooter or skateboard. Students learn what protective gear to wear as well as where and when it is safe to ride. Games followed the instruction and included using hand signals, identifying traffic signs, and understanding rules of the road. Learning for Life (LFL) has partnered with John Wetten Elementary for more than 10 years. In addition to bike safety, first graders learn about respect and manners, disaster preparedness, fire safety, stranger awareness, and water safety. A shout out to Kraxberger volunteers Nancy Webb Lost & Found and the Clothes Closet Vicki Baker, Michelle Villanti & Julie Sticka Attendance calls ~ ~ ~ Volunteers are always needed. If you would like to help with fall registration and/or make attendance calls at Kraxberger, please contact Shaun Southmayd at [email protected] Friendship Groups for Young Children. Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 11 - August 1, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. (free lunch at 11:30 a.m.). The LifeWorks NW team is offering fun-filled friendship groups for children ages 3 and 4 to promote social and emotional skills for children to be successful at home and in their preschool classrooms. To register, contact Ashley Sullivan at LifeWorks, 503-496-5770. Welcome to Story Town! - Wednesdays in June & July Family Stepping Stones Relief Nursery (located in the Gladstone Center for Children & Families) is offering free parent/child playgroups for moms, dads, nanas, papas and their children (birth to six years). Story times, crafts, games, snacks and songs focus on various children’s books. RSVP to Chelsea Hamilton, 503496-5764 or [email protected]. June 19: The Lorax June 26: Chicks and Salsa July 3: The Very Hungry Caterpillar July 10: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus July 17: I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track July 24: Stone Soup, A Traditional Folktale July 31: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! 10 - 11 :30 a.m . Program possible in part by funding from Clackamas County Commission on Children Youth & Families. Dig into Reading Gladstone Public Library’s Summer Reading Club Kick-Off for this program is at the Gladstone Center for Children & Families, Monday, June 17, 9:30 a.m. Pick up a reading log from the Gladstone Public Library and read 30 minutes each day for 30 days. Return the completed reading log by August 31 and receive a free book. 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