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School Briefs for Feb. 3

• By: Josh Kulla  
• Published: 2/4/2010 12:54:52 PM

SCHOOL BRIEFS
 
Town Center School opens registration for 2010-2011 Preschool
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is offering tuition-based preschool programs for children ages 3 through 5 in the upcoming year at the Wilsonville Early Childhood Center at Town Center School, which serves Boeckman Creek and Boones Ferry Primary Schools in Wilsonville. Starting Feb. 1, preschool registration materials for the 2010-2011 school year will be available at Town Center School. Registrations will be accepted starting the same day. Some scholarships are available. Registration done on a first come, first served, basis.
Parents of children who will be entering preschool next year are invited to attend this special evening. You will meet the teachers, see a video, tour classrooms and have your questions answered. Teachers and staff will discuss how to prepare your child for school and refreshments will be served. Free childcare will be provided. Registration packets for will be available.
Further information on the district’s preschool program is available on online: www.wlwv.k12.or.us/DistrictDepts/CurrInstr/Preschool.asp. 
 
Middle School hosts biggest fundraiser of the year
Wood Middle School will host its big annual charity event, “Black and White Night,” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, with this year’s event proceeds going to Medical Teams International. This event is the school’s largest community service project and includes fun activities including a casino, wild hair parlor, game crazy room, dance, basketball, food and more. Students can bring canned food for donation to the Wilsonville Food Bank. Punch cards good for activities and food can be purchased in advance for $5 or $20, while food items also may be traded for punch cards. Parent and volunteer help still is needed. For volunteer opportunities contact Karen Klassy at K.Klassy@verizon.net, for food donations contact Claudia Riewald at criewald@comcast.net. Details: Wood Middle School, 503-673-7500.
 
Valley Christian Preschool registration now open
Registration for preschool for children 2, 3, 4, and 5 years
of age for fall classes at Valley Christian Preschool is now open. The school is located at 11188 SW Wilsonville Road. Open in Wilsonville since 2000,  there currently are 12 classes - 5 four year old, 4 three year old, 1 pre-kindergarten, and 2 two year old courses. Class size at each level is 12 students, and openings remain for fall 2010. Details: 503-582-8267 or email preschool Director, Becky Nichols, at becky@vccwilsonville.org. Also see www.vccwilsonville.org/preschool.
 
Boeckman Creek seeks library volunteers
Boeckman Creek Primary School has increased the number of books kids are checking out by encouraging students in grades K-2 to come to the library for additional book check out opportunities. The resulting jump in library use means the school now needs additional hands to help deal with the workload. Volunteers are being sought for help in re-shelving books and other tasks. Hours are flexible, training provided if needed. If interested in helping, contact library assistant Janna Christiansen at christej@wlwv.k12.or.us or 503-673-7760.
 
Kindergarten paperwork now available at primary schools
Boeckman Creek and Boones Ferry primary schools are now offering the registration paperwork needed to enroll kindergarten students for the 2010-11 school year. Registration begins Feb. 1. Please contact or visit your local school for details. Boones Ferry Primary, 11495 S.W. Wilsonville Road, 503-673-7300, www.bfps.wlwv.k12.or.us; Boeckman Creek Primary, 6700 S.W. Wilsonville Road, 503-673-7750, www.bcps.wlwv.k12.or.us.
 
Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program welcomes class of 2010
Hannah Benson and London Foster-Day of Wilsonville recently entered the rigorous Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program (OYCP). They are among 156 other at-risk youth from throughout the Northwest who will be going through the program this year.
OYCP is the only statewide alternative high school in Oregon. The program is free to cadets and their families. Open to youth who have dropped out of high school or had legal problems, cadets continue their education and develop life plans through a two-phase program, beginning with an intensive, five-month residential program.
Upon graduating from OYCP, cadets receive a high school diploma, a GED, or have earned enough credits to return to high school. Graduation is followed by one year of mentoring by a mentor of the youth’s choice.
Since 1994, more than 3,800 cadets Oregon have entered the OYCP. The voluntary, 17-month program provides youth who risk not completing high school with a second chance to succeed. Information about the Youth Challenge Program can be found at www.oycp.com or 541-317-9623.
 
Academic Mentoring volunteers needed
The Wilsonville High School Academic Mentoring program is in need of more adult volunteers. The program builds positive connections between students and supportive adults to ensure the success of students who struggle academically. Volunteers will be matched with student(s) to help with organization and completion of their class work during the school day and/or after school. 
Details: Cindy Petrie, 503-799-2009.
 
WHS Site Council seeking new members
The Wilsonville High School Site Council has positions open for parent/guardians of current students.  The council meets for about an hour on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. beginning in January 2010. The Site Council provides input into the School Improvement Plan, and in most years selects a project that will help enhance Wilsonville High School. Recent examples include an adult mentor program, the College and Career Center, the Academic Honor Wall, and improving the transition from middle school to high school. If you are interested, contact WHS principal Andy Sommer at 503-673-7605
 
Choir in need of a baby grand piano
Do you have a baby grand piano that your kids once played and took their lessons on, but now sits sadly unused and lonely? The Wilsonville High School Choir is in desperate need of a new, once-loved baby grand piano, and now you can donate it to the choir and receive a charitable donation on your taxes. For more information, please contact Michelle Tonkin, 503-320-6100 or WHS principal Andy Sommer at 503-673-7605.

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