
National Library Week is April 23-29, 2023!


5th-Grade Fish Dissection and Pickle Ball Tournament! Thank you to the volunteers and congrats to our winners! Enjoy this short video and have a great weekend! Cougars Roll! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gwUCbtuhYENI66xy-U_xJ35G568dJovy/view?usp=sharing

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. The theme is Invest In Our Planet, which focuses on how we take action on climate and work to build sustainable economies to preserve and protect our health, our families and our livelihoods. For more: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2023/


Type 1 Diabetes Children and Family Support Group!
When: Monday, April 24th from 5:30pm-6:30pm, May 8th, and 22nd. Bi weekly support group. Further dates will be released in the future.
Where: Eastern Oregon University, Badgley Hall Room #148 on the first floor.


EOU Students are working to create an after school program and can use your help! Please complete their survey at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePPvKcbArOHQ6NgBYDQG6EZN7pnKnxa_Jnx-ZTSQCjaty9EQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0


TODAY!! April 18, 2023, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, join Michael Sedler for Problem Solving and Meaningful Contributions. This event is open to all staff, parents, guardians, community partners, and organizations to support children ages 5-18 (Grades K-12). Join with Google Meet: meet.google.com/too-poua-buo


FAMILY DANCE All Fiddlers Families/Friends Welcome to join the fun!
Tuesday, April 18th from 6:30-7:30pm at Willow Gym. All fiddlers will play Cabbages A,B,C for last dance!

Cougar Minute, just fun things happening at Central! Thanks for watching! Click the link >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WaKm6uvhLpXsZLkBCAVWYsRmPnvJVCMh/view?usp=sharing

Please see Directions for Central Drop off and Pick up Zone
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSrVr3G7phlgyEdY_f1w14uSrrMr-kzDvNRCgTS0WPE9DngrfnrH4fbBrPKcERQVfAzqViN2fy2BeCn/pub

FAMILY DANCE All Fiddlers Families/Friends Welcome to join the fun!
Tuesday, April 18th from 6:30-7:30pm at Willow Gym. All fiddlers will play Cabbages A,B,C for last dance!

LHS Choir sings at the House of Representatives opening ceremony. Video courtesy of Nelli Sudbrock. https://www.facebook.com/nelli.sudbrock/videos/940990307351251/

April 3-7, 2023 is National Assistant Principal Week! Thank you to our amazing La Grande School District Assistant Principals, Mrs. Chelsea Hurliman and Mr. Eric Freeman! We appreciate you!


La Grande High School ASB is partnering with Dutch Bros to raise money for the Make a Wish Oregon Foundation on Friday, March 24th. $1 per purchase on the 24th will be donated to Make A Wish Oregon, a charity that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.


Kids' Night Out for 1st - 5th Grade is this Friday (March 17th). View this link for more information! >> https://sites.google.com/view/lgfbla/kids-night-out

Union Pacific Railroad is working to address a train derailment. UPRR has stated that there are no leaks or spills of hazmat materials associated with this incident. LGSD is currently working with MidCo Bus to adjust bus routes if the train derailment last for an extended period of time. Please remember to avoid crossings on Cherry, Greenwood and Fir, and allow for extra travel time today.


It's time to spring forward! Remember to move your clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023!


Cougar Minute 3/10/23. Lots of good happening at Central Elementary! Have a great weekend. Cougars Roll! Enjoy this short video> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sxp6Om4ThlGmD0Hi-CE8j0V7qlAeP2un/view?usp=sharing

Come attend the La Grande High School College, Career & Military Fair on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 8 PM in the La Grande High School Gymnasium. This is a free event open to the public. All school-aged students who attend are entered into a raffle for fabulous prizes!
* 5:30 PM Oregon Public Presentations-each University will give a quick 5 minute presentation on what their school has to offer
* 6:00 - 8:00 PM Fair Tables will be open. Colleges, businesses and the military will all be on site to help answer questions about your options after high school!


Cougar Paw Report - this is an attendance and goal setting report coming home in Friday folders. Here is a video telling you about it! > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xTUFIpwFGw3ZPNHMt1plM2BUmxCXjUp7/view?usp=drivesdk
Thanks!

2023 Crystal Apple Awards Nominations OPEN!
Do you know an amazing teacher in Eastern Oregon?
Or a paraeducator or school secretary going the extra mile?
Or any school district employee doing great work for student success?
Nominate them for a Crystal Apple Award!
Anyone can nominate using this link:
https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form.
Who is eligible to be nominated? Any school district employee (district staff, teachers, educational assistants, secretaries, custodians, cafeteria staff, etc.)
Who can nominate? Anyone – students, teachers, administrators, classified staff, parents, community members, etc.
Nomination Deadline is April 1, 2023.
For more information or to see lists of previous winners, visit the Crystal Apple page on the InterMountain ESD website at: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
