Welcome to the May & June 2015 issue of the SFSD eNewsletter! In this issue you will find: An End of the Year Message from Superintendent Andy Bellando Butte Creek Elementary celebrates diversity, fitness, academics and good behavior Nearly $2.5 million grant for Seismic Upgrades to Butte Creek and Scotts Mills Schools Recognizing those behind […]
As we wrap up the 2014-2015 school year, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on some of the many successes we’ve shared. I’m proud to say that our educators, families and community members are living the District mission by working together toward the success of our students. We truly are cultivating character and […]
The Silver Falls School District is collaborating with Ignite Motion Pictures of Silverton for the creation of a three-minute video that would “highlight the unity and strength present in the communities of our school district.” “Together…cultivating character and academic growth in each student – Every day’” is the anthem that reaffirms the district’s dedication to each student. […]
There is a team of dedicated SFSD employees that work behind the scenes to make sure things are running smoothly. While these District Office team members are rarely the center of attention, Superintendent Andy Bellando says they are the glue that holds things together. “I’m always impressed by the District team’s focus on students,” said […]
Engineers and architects will be selected by mid-June to begin planning efforts for seismic upgrades at Butte Creek and Scotts Mills Schools. The target date for completed construction is scheduled for September 2016. The Silver Falls School District is the only district in Oregon to received two seismic rehabilitation grants from the state, which will go […]
Aside from being the largest K-8 school in the District and the only school located in Clackamas County, Butte Creek Elementary has a lot of interesting and unique things going on. With 325 students from diverse backgrounds, a nationally qualifying robotics team, a strong positive behavior culture, and a P.E program that gets kids moving […]
Welcome to the April 2015 issue of the SFSD eNewsletter! In this issue you will find: Beloved Teacher Retires After 41 Years Evergreen Kindergarteners Welcome In the Spring Kindness & Fun Rule at Mark Twain Middle School A High Tech Approach to US History Meet the School Board Candidates
School board elections will take place on May 19th. Here is a list of candidates for Silver Falls School District. Please be sure to vote! Zone 1 Philip Wiesner Gary A Layton Tim Roth (incumbent) Zone 3 Dan Johnson Ron Valoff Jim Squires Zone 5 Steve Kaser Aaron Koch Zone 6 Todd White Zone 7 […]
Thanks to teacher Scott Guptill, students at Mark Twain Middle School are learning social studies and gaining valuable technical skills at the same time. Through the production of video newscasts relating to U.S. History, they are gaining hands-on modern technology experience while exploring the past. Recently, the students in Guptill’s classes worked in small groups […]
There’s playfulness and a spirit of kindness that fills the halls at Mark Twain Middle School. From the custodial staff to the students, teachers and administrators everyone seems to share a certain warmth and enthusiasm. “It’s a welcoming and friendly place for adolescents to grow,” said SFSD Superintendent Andy Bellando. “The staff really go out […]
