Windy River Elementary School

Veteren’s Day: MCSD will be closed on November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day. Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans - living or dead, but especially recognizes living veterans who served honorably during war or peacetime. MCSD estará cerrado el 11 de noviembre en observancia del Día de los Veteranos. El Día de los Veteranos rinde homenaje a todos los veteranos estadounidenses, vivos o muertos, pero reconoce especialmente a los veteranos vivos que sirvieron honorablemente durante la guerra o en tiempos de paz.

Remember to set your clock back 1 hour this weekend! Recuerde retrasar el reloj una hora este fin de semana.

Happy/Feliz Halloween

Day of the Dead The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, the holiday is celebrated each year from October 31-November 2. Día de los Muertos Esta festividad mexicana consiste en que las familias dan la bienvenida a las almas de sus parientes fallecidos en una breve reunión en la que se ofrece comida, bebida y celebración. Esta festividad, que mezcla rituales mesoamericanos, religión europea y cultura española, se celebra del 31 de octubre al 2 de noviembre cada año.

6th Grade students and Windy River staff had a blast at our Outdoor School Expedition last week! Stay tuned for a special video 👀

Thank you to Tia McNamee for volunteering to serve as a member of our Community Bond Advisory Committee. (CBAC) The group is responsible for considering various options for submitting a potential capital construction bond to voters in May 2025. For more information, visit the Community Bond Advisory Committee Page on the Morrow County School District website. CBAC Page: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/page/community-bond-advisory-committee

Thank you to Dave Cooley for volunteering to serve as a member of our Community Bond Advisory Committee. (CBAC) The group is responsible for considering various options for submitting a potential capital construction bond to voters in May 2025. For more information, visit the Community Bond Advisory Committee Page on the Morrow County School District website. CBAC Page: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/page/community-bond-advisory-committee

We currently have job openings available! https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/page/employment We are always on the look out for additional substitutes in all areas (food service, custodial, teaching education assistants). Actualmente tenemos vacantes disponibles! https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/page/employment Siempre estamos en busca de sustitutos adicionales en todas las áreas (servicio de alimentos, conserjería, auxiliares de educación de enseñanza).

Thank you to Madison Rosenbalm for volunteering to serve as a member of our Community Bond Advisory Committee. (CBAC) The committee is made up of 21 community members from Boardman, Heppner, and Irrigon. The group is responsible for considering various options for submitting a potential capital construction bond to voters in May 2025. The committee is still reviewing different options at this time. For more information, visit the Community Bond Advisory Committee Page on the Morrow County School District website. CBAC Page: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/page/community-bond-advisory-committee Meeting Documents: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/o/mcsd/page/meeting-documents Q + A: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/o/mcsd/page/bond-question-answer

AWS Girls' Tech Day (6th - 8th grade) is November 16th @ Hermiston High School - make sure to register! https://awsgirlstechdayhermiston.splashthat.com/ AWS Girls' Tech Day (6º - 8º grado) es el 16 de noviembre en Hermiston High School - ¡asegúrate de inscribirte! https://awsgirlstechdayhermiston.splashthat.com/

We are excited to be offering Free GED prep classes in Spanish Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-6 at RHS. These sessions are available to Spanish speaking youth 16-21 and their parents. Sponsored by MCSD and IMESD Migrant programs. Estamos muy contentos de ofrecer clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español martes y miércoles de 4-6 en RHS. Estas sesiones están disponibles para los jóvenes de habla hispana 16-21 y sus padres. Patrocinado por MCSD y IMESD Programas Migrantes.

Thank you to Luis Campos for volunteering to serve as a member of our Community Bond Advisory Committee. (CBAC) The committee is made up of 21 community members from Boardman, Heppner, and Irrigon. The group is responsible for considering various options for submitting a potential capital construction bond to voters in May 2025. The committee is still reviewing different options at this time. For more information, visit the Community Bond Advisory Committee Page on the Morrow County School District website. CBAC Page: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/page/community-bond-advisory-committee Meeting Documents: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/o/mcsd/page/meeting-documents Q + A: https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/o/mcsd/page/bond-question-answer

Help us give Brianne Stewart a warm welcome! Brianne will be joining us as a 4th Grade teacher at Windy River Elementary. ¡Ayúdenos a darle la bienvenida a Brianne Stewart! Brianne nos acompaña este año como maestra del cuarto grado en la escuela primaria Windy River.

MCSD is excited to partner with Walchli Farms and Tillamook Cheese to provide locally grown produce and cheese for student meals. MCSD se complace en asociarse con Walchli Farms y Tillamook Cheese para proporcionar productos cultivados localmente y queso para las comidas de los estudiantes.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. Join us as we commemorate this vibrant heritage! Learn more and find activity resources at: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/ Celebre el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre. ¡Acompáñenos conmemorar esta vibrante herencia! Obtenga más información y encuentre recursos para actividades en: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/

In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of the people killed in the September 11 attacks in 2001. En Estados Unidos, el Día del Patriota se celebra el 11 de septiembre de cada año en memoria de las personas fallecidas en los atentados del 11 de septiembre de 2001.

Every Day Matters! Students with regular school attendance are more likely to succeed in school and beyond. Coming to school regularly also helps students connect with their peers and teachers. If you or a child you know needs help getting to school, talk to your school counselor or administration. ¡Cada día cuenta! Estudiantes que asisten a la escuela regularmente tienen más probabilidades de tener éxito. Venir a la escuela con regularidad también ayuda a que alumnos se sientan conectados a sus compañeros y maestros. Si tu o un niño que conoces necesita ayuda para llegar a la escuela, hable con su consejero o con la administración escolar.

Help us give Johana Sepulveda-Vieyra a warm welcome! Johana will be joining us as a 4th grade teacher at Windy River Elementary. ¡Ayúdenos a darle la bienvenida a Johana Sepulveda-Vieyra! Johana nos acompaña este año como maestra del Grado 4 en la escuela primaria Windy River.

Students are back in school! Please be mindful of school zones, crosswalks, and bus stops. Los alumnos han vuelto al colegio. Por favor, tenga en cuenta las zonas escolares, pasos de peatones y paradas de autobús.

MCSD will be closed on September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is observed on the 1st Monday in September. MCSD permanecerá cerrado el 2 de septiembre para celebrar el Día del Trabajo. El Día del Trabajo rinde homenaje a las contribuciones y logros de los trabajadores estadounidenses y se celebra el primer lunes de septiembre.