Hello Friends! We are back in action after a fabulous summer break. Our first meeting of the 2011-2012 school year will be next Monday, September 12th, 2011. This month’s meeting will be held at the Sunset Fire Hall at 7 p.m. The Sunset Fire Hall is located at 2215 Long St., West Linn.
As you know, our goal is to inform ourselves on how to best advocate for and support our children’s education and, to that end, we are inviting you to bring your ideas for discussion as we determine this year’s monthly meeting topics. We look forward to seeing you all again as we embark on another informative year together!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
WLWV Parents’ Association Sponsors a Talk and Q&A by Oregon Association for the Talented and Gifted
Judy Smith from the Oregon Association for the Talented and Gifted will present information and answer questions at the Wilsonville Public Library, Rose Room, June 13, 2011, 7-8:30 p.m. Parents can find out how this program works in our district and learn why it is important to advocate for an excellent and engaging education for your child, both in and outside of the classroom. Learn about best practices in and little known avenues for broadening your child’s opportunities for an engaging, challenging supplemental curriculum. Bring your questions! Pick up information on starting an academic team: Lego Robotics, Odyssey of the Mind, and Destination Imagination. Open to all West Linn/Wilsonville parents. Parents of children in the TAG program are especially encouraged to attend: 14% of WLWV District students are in the Talented and Gifted program.
OATAG’s mission is “to advocate for the needs of talented and gifted children; to serve as a resource for families, educators, and communities; and provides direction for excellence in education. We are a non-profit, full-service organization dedicated to helping Oregon's gifted youth reach their full potential.” It is the Oregon affiliate of NAGC: www.nagc.org. For additional information on this event, contact us at wlwvparentsassociation@gmail.com. You can follow our blog for notices of future events and information about our monthly meetings: www.wlwvparentsassociation.blogspot.com.
OATAG’s mission is “to advocate for the needs of talented and gifted children; to serve as a resource for families, educators, and communities; and provides direction for excellence in education. We are a non-profit, full-service organization dedicated to helping Oregon's gifted youth reach their full potential.” It is the Oregon affiliate of NAGC: www.nagc.org. For additional information on this event, contact us at wlwvparentsassociation@gmail.com. You can follow our blog for notices of future events and information about our monthly meetings: www.wlwvparentsassociation.blogspot.com.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Monthly Meeting
Our monthly meeting will be Monday, May 9th, at Athey Creek Middle School, Room 30, from 7-8:30 p.m. On the agenda will be goal setting for the 2011-12 school year.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
School Board Candidates' Written Responses
Haven't voted yet for WLWV school board members? You may be interested in reading their written responses to questions presented by our local chapter of Stand for Children.
SchoolBoardCandidates-WrittenResponses
SchoolBoardCandidates-WrittenResponses
Friday, April 22, 2011
School Board - Community Budget Meeting
Bring your questions! This is the second and last informational meeting regarding next year's budget. If you can't go and have a question you'd like to ask, feel free to post it, and I'll try my best to ask it at the meeting. Tuesday, April 26th, 7 p.m., West Linn High School Forum.
WLWV School Board Candidates’ Forum
Tuesday, May 3rd, 7 to 9 p.m.
Wilsonville High School Forum, Rm 202
6800 Wilsonville Road
Come and meet your school district's future decision makers. Our 7 candidates to the school board explain their policy positions and the direction they hope to take the WLWV school district. The candidates will give an opening statement and respond to questions.
The open seats and candidates are as follows:
Cheri Zimmerman, Kasey Saito and Patricia Muller are running for position 1. Kristen Keswick and Mary Furrow are running for position 2. Betty Reynolds and Rob Fernandez are running for position 4. Ballots will be mailed on April 29 and must be returned by May 17.
The school board sets goals and establishes policy for the school district. It approves budgets, employment contracts, construction and curriculum. The 2011 WLWV school board will have a tighter budget and will be working with a new superintendent and financial manager.
The WLWV School District is consistently one of the highest ranked in the state. Let’s work together to make it one of the best in the country.
This event is organized by the WLWV Stand for Children and the WLWV Parents' Association.
To learn more about the candidates and Stand for Children, visit www.stand.org/or and click on West Linn/Wilsonville. Candidates’ responses to written questionnaires will be posted to the page after May 3rd. To learn more about the WLWV Parents’ Association, join us on facebook at WLWV Parents’ Page, or on our blog at www.wlwvparentsassociation.blogspot.com. You can also attend our meetings, the 2nd Monday of each month, at 7 p.m. (see page or blog for location).
Tuesday, May 3rd, 7 to 9 p.m.
Wilsonville High School Forum, Rm 202
6800 Wilsonville Road
Come and meet your school district's future decision makers. Our 7 candidates to the school board explain their policy positions and the direction they hope to take the WLWV school district. The candidates will give an opening statement and respond to questions.
The open seats and candidates are as follows:
Cheri Zimmerman, Kasey Saito and Patricia Muller are running for position 1. Kristen Keswick and Mary Furrow are running for position 2. Betty Reynolds and Rob Fernandez are running for position 4. Ballots will be mailed on April 29 and must be returned by May 17.
The school board sets goals and establishes policy for the school district. It approves budgets, employment contracts, construction and curriculum. The 2011 WLWV school board will have a tighter budget and will be working with a new superintendent and financial manager.
The WLWV School District is consistently one of the highest ranked in the state. Let’s work together to make it one of the best in the country.
This event is organized by the WLWV Stand for Children and the WLWV Parents' Association.
To learn more about the candidates and Stand for Children, visit www.stand.org/or and click on West Linn/Wilsonville. Candidates’ responses to written questionnaires will be posted to the page after May 3rd. To learn more about the WLWV Parents’ Association, join us on facebook at WLWV Parents’ Page, or on our blog at www.wlwvparentsassociation.blogspot.com. You can also attend our meetings, the 2nd Monday of each month, at 7 p.m. (see page or blog for location).
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