Important Update on St. Paul District Operations
October 30, 2020
Dear St. Paul Community,
Our district continues to operate under the Ready Schools, Safe Learners guidance from the State of Oregon. We know that our staff, parents and students all want to be back in school in as close to normal a situation as possible. We also know that it is critically important especially for our younger students to receive their instruction in person at school. This morning some major changes to the conditions that must be met prior to opening our schools to a larger number of students was announced by the Governor and the Director of the Oregon Department of Education. This new information is based on research that has been done and data that has been collected since the start of the Covid outbreak. We understand what a burden the closure of our schools has placed on our students and their families. Our teachers have worked long hours to provide support to the at home learning effort. It is my hope that we can soon be in a position to reopen our schools to the benefit of everyone, in particular our students. Here are the highlights: the county will now use a 14 day look back at case rates to determine whether or not students will be allowed back on site in our schools. A case rate of less than 50 per 100,000 and a test positive rate of less than 5% must be met over a 2 week period. Though Marion County still does not currently meet the requirements for opening, this new metric gives us a glimmer of hope that we will be able to consider reopening sooner than would have been possible under the previous guidelines. Our test positive rate in Marion county is currently at 7.5%. Many other changes were also announced including cohort size for limited in person instruction and the removal of a state wide metric requirement for returning to school. I will continue working with our district team and the school board to make sure that we are ready to open as soon as possible once the metrics have been met. It has been the combined effort of school leaders across this great state with the support of our communities and other educational organizations and school boards that has allowed us to move to a place where the reopening of our schools could be a possibility in the near future. We will host another Town Hall virtual meeting on Nov.10th in an effort to provide additional information to the community. A link to the meeting will be posted on the website prior to the 10th of November. Thank you again for all of your support. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Sincerely,
Joseph M. Wehrli
St. Paul School District
Superintendent/Elementary Principal
10/30-MS/HS Daily Announcements: https://5il.co/mn6y
Sophomore Class Holiday Wreath and Garland Fundraiser! Talk to a sophomore or email garret.mclean@stpaul.k12.or.us for ordering. Checks can be made out to St. Paul HS. See flyer for more information!
10/29-MS/HS Daily Announcements: https://5il.co/mlvb
On Friday, October 30, 2020, our DECA Students will hand out treat bags to our Elementary Students. This will be a drive-thru pick up at our covered area in front of the cafeteria/gym. Please see the scheduled time below for your student to pick up their treat bag. A big thank you to Mr. Kunkle and DECA Students.
Grades k, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Grades 4th, 5th, and 6th 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
You can pick up during either time if you have students in a different pick up schedule.
Grad Night Citrus Fundraiser - View the images (flyers) for all of the details about how to order or you can talk to a parent of a senior! Orders are due by November 20 and delivery will be during the 2nd week of December (exact date TBD). Thank you for your support of the Class of 2021!
10/28-MS/HS Daily Announcements: https://5il.co/mk6w
Perrydale will be live streaming the volleyball/football events tomorrow! VB at 4:00 and FB at 5:00. Here is where to find it: https://www.facebook.com/PerrydaleSchools
10/27-MS/HS Daily Announcements: https://5il.co/migq
10/26-MS/HS Daily Announcements: https://5il.co/mhev
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR ST. PAUL SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATION
The Governor's Executive order 20-27 limits indoor social gatherings to 50 people or less and requires both social distancing (6 feet of space) and mask wearing at all times. For everyone's safety we are asking that if you have attended an event and were unable to meet all the requirements listed above that you voluntarily self quarantine for 14 days. This would include voluntary removal of yourself from all school activities including: Limited in person instruction, athletic events, and other school related activities.
Thank you for helping to keep everyone in our community safe.
Mr. Wehrli
St. Paul Superintendent
10/23-MS/HS Daily Announcements: https://5il.co/meyu
10/20-MS/HS Daily Announcements: https://5il.co/mdhm
Zoom Homework Help
Monday - Thursday 5pm - 6pm
See attached flyers for more information
MS Conditioning is CANCELLED for today, 10/21.
10/21-MS/HS Daily Announcements: https://5il.co/mc1i
10/20-MS/HS Daily Announcements: https://5il.co/mahr
10/19-MS/HS Daily Announcements: https://5il.co/m8wk
10/16-MS/HS Daily Announcements: https://5il.co/m79d
FFA Pumpkin Painting Night! FFA Members sign up via this link by October 16th! https://forms.gle/FQbY2AyDqNwVmymw6
