School Opening Update
Oregon Department of Education/Oregon Health Authority Guidelines
C.S. Lewis Academy is continuing to work in high gear with plans to open the 2020-21 school year on time, and on campus. On June 10, 2020, the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Health Authority released the first set of guidelines for all schools to follow for opening in the fall on campuses. Referred to as "Ready Schools, Safe Learners," this was version 1.0 of an expected four versions that will be released prior to the start of the school year.
There were no major surprises in the guidelines and CSLA, with small class sizes, seems ready for this challenge. There will be more sanitizing and other safety precautions, but nothing that seems at this time to alter our basic practices. There may be small adjustments to arrival or lunch times, or other times larger groups gather, but our classroom sizes and expected enrollment should allow us to operate most of what we do in a very normal routine.
We are not currently evaluating any type of hybrid model, as our enrollment doesn't cause that method to be a necessary option. We are currently reviewing and completing the documents required while awaiting the next version. We did appreciate the feedback we received from our parents on our recent survey and we're keeping those results in mind in any area we have flexibility.
We will release updates as we have any definite news to report. While we are also working on contingency plans for a campus pause before or after the school year starts, our plan right now is that we will be ready for our students in September unless we are required to pivot to our teacher-led at-home learning model. We are anxious to have our students in our classrooms!
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Kindergarten Switch
A heartfelt goodbye to Ms. Cavanaugh and a CSLA welcome to Angelene Garlinghouse
Kim Cavanaugh has warmly and enthusiastically taught our youngest students for the past 2 years. She is a nurturing teacher who we are sad to lose from our faculty, but pray for her as she attends to her family and personal needs. Thank you, Ms. Cavanaugh, we will miss you!
God always watches over CSLA and led us immediately to Angelene Garlinghouse. Mrs. Garlinghouse comes highly recommended and has substantial experience as both a homeschool and classroom teacher. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Christian Service, and her Master of Theology from Salt Lake Baptist Bible College. She will have children attending CSLA as well. Welcome, Mrs. Garlinghouse.
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Summer To Dos
Looking to help?
The list below are items off our wish and to-do lists that are either higher priority items or those we believe are reasonable to complete this summer with resource donations (time or funds). If there is anything here that piques your interest, please contact Steve Wallo or Clay Swanson for those marked (CS).
WISH LIST
- Purchase/install 2 backboards for the gym
- Purchase used Gator-type vehicle for campus use
- Purchase/install stainless counter for gym kitchen
- Funding to repair and install new/used scoreboard in gym
- Funding to replace flooring in Chapel
- Funding to replace carpet in main office
- Funding to replace carpet in 3 additional administrative offices
LARGE PROJECTS
- Install former Wynooski play structure -need lead and volunteers
- Install former Wynooski swing set - need lead and volunteers
- Install small wall (concrete or block) at back semicircle of flagpole area (CS)
- Renovate boys bathroom in gym (CS)
PAINTING
- Touch up black door trim - HS (CS)
- Repaint red doors (CS)
GENERAL FACILITY TO-DOs
- Build new cover for pump on north side of gym
- Remodel main office (CS)
- Remove old wire from main building server room
- Plumb (funding or service) for washer/dryer in gym kitchen
- Electric work (funding or service) for washer/dryer in gym kitchen
- Purchase and install chain link fencing pieces to secure shed area
- Install new screen in gym (coordinated with scoreboard installation)
ONGOING MAINTENANCE
- Spread bark chips (being ordered) (CS)
- Weeding (feel free to weed the campus at any time. There is a yard debris can on campus.)
- Clean carpeting/upholstery (CS)
- Repaint/touch up parking lot arrows
- Clear and add ground cover plants to bank between Davis Hall and College
- Loan of tow sprayer (similar to photo) to use on soccer field
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Know a family who would be a great fit for CSLA?
Remember our $500 Tuition Referral Credit!
As families look forward to school in the fall, CSLA is well positioned with our small class sizes to meet the expected requirements pertaining to the Covid 19 crisis. As decisions are made for school enrollment for 2020-21, please keep an eye out for families who would be a good fit for our school. Forward the contact information of Kim Eubanks to anyone interested! GO WATCHMEN!
WAIT LIST? Due to the continued increase in interest in CSLA and the expected reopening guidelines which regulate minimum square footage per student, we have a few classes that are starting to push our enrollment caps. If you know of interested families, you might tell them to act soon as we are expecting at least a class or two that will fill up.
Kim Eubanks, Admissions Coordinator
kim.eubanks@cslewisacademy.com
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SUMMER CAMPUS/OFFICE HOURS
- While the Administration Team will be on and off campus during the summer, the official campus office hours are: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-2pm. Generally at least one person from the Admin Team will be available during this time.
- Main office line: 503-538-0114. This will be checked M-F
- General email checked by the entire Admin team: info@cslewisacademy.com
- Faculty members are off for the summer, but if a direct contact is needed, feel free to email them or contact a member of the admin team for assistance.
- Week of August 24-28 we will resume more frequent office hours.
Have a GREAT SUMMER!
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