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Supt Message includes vaccination information, graduation rates!
Supt Message includes vaccination information, graduation rates!
The Gresham-Barlow School District
Employee Newsletter
January 2021
SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE

Brighter days ahead

-Latest update on the vaccination plan for school staff

-GBSD's use of emergency funds from the federal government during pandemic

-Celebrating historic increase in graduation rates

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LESSONS LEARNED DURING COMPREHENSIVE DISTANCE LEARNING (CDL)

CDL strengthens students’ technology skills, leads to innovative use of tech tools

Unique learning situation also deepens relationships between teachers, students, and families

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UPDATE ON DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION (DLI) PROGRAM
Program serves students at Highland and North Gresham Elementary Schools
Unexpected benefits of comprehensive distance learning include a greater understanding of the DLI program by parents and the option for students to work at their own pace
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OPERATIONS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER

No school closures during bad weather during Comprehensive Distance Learning

Staff members working in buildings rather than remote should take home district devices each day in the event there is inclement weather or other issue, such as a power outage

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GBSD AWARDS SEASON IS COMING!
Do you have a colleague who has gone the extra mile? Has someone really excelled in their position?

It’s time to acknowledge those efforts. School principals will soon send out a request for nominations for the ABCD Awards and the Excellence in Teaching Awards. Start gathering your thoughts now and be sure to submit your nominations before the deadline.
TWO-STEP VERIFICATION NOW AVAILABLE

Process provides an extra layer of security

Technology team strongly recommends all staff to enable two-step verification to better protect data

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GRESHAM-BARLOW PARTNERS WITH THE MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY FOR “LIBRARY CONNECTS” TO KEEP KIDS READING!

Program provides every GBSD student with a Multnomah County Library account

Students can access ebooks, digital magazines, animated storybooks, and more!

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Sam Barlow High School Tennis Coach Andrew Pate was recognized as the Oregon nominee for the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) 2019-20 “Coach of the Year” award for Boys Tennis.
January is School Board Recognition Month. We're celebrating our board members and all they do for our students and schools.
Gordon Russell Middle School 7th Grade Language Arts and AVID Teacher Michelle Fulsher attained her re-certification for her National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification.
Dates to remember
  • January 29: No School, Grading Day Final (Q2)
  • February 4: Board Work Session, via Zoom - 6 pm
  • February 4: Board Business Meeting, via Zoom - 7 pm
  • February 15: No School, Presidents' Day
  • February 19: Board Strategic Planning Retreat, location TBD - 8am - 5pm
  • February 24: No School, K-5 Curriculum and Instruction Day
  • February 24: No Advisory, 6-12 Grading Day Progress Report (Q3)
Inspire and Empower Each Student
Questions or Comments? Contact Athena Vadnais
gbsdcommunications@gresham.k12.or.us | 503-261-4550
Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment.
Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.
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