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Verizon hosts 10th Annual Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway Jackson County, Ore. — Inflation has taken a toll on families in more ways than anyone could have imagined. But, there are a few things that still have to be done no matter what, like making sure your children have back-to-school supplies. For parents who are struggling and need extra help with that, the Cellular Connection for Verizon is hosting their 10th Annual Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway. “Every location we have around the country gets from 150-200 backpacks every year and they come filled with school supplies from folders, rulers, paper, pencils and pens,” said Daniel Varela, District Manager for Southern Oregon TCC Verizon. According to Varela, they have four locations in Southern Oregon and the event will take place July 31 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. “We ask that when you do show up that you bring your child with you so we can hand them the backpack," Varela said. "We just encourage everyone to come out, we will have food vendors and games for everyone to enjoy as well.” The locations are: Grants Pass 498 Union Ave 142 NE Terry Lane Medford 1779 N. Riverside 1315 Center Drive “We have five $10,000 scholarships we will be giving away as well across all our locations," Varela said. "There's a little QR code that we can get them signed up for the potential to win one of these $10,000 scholarships, so when they come get a backpack we’ll help them out with that part as well.” They will be announcing the winner a few weeks after the giveaway and will contact each person that won. See the original story here: https://ktvl.com/news/local/backpack-and-school-supplies-giveaway-verizon-cellular-connection-folders-rulers-pens-pencils-southern-oregon-scholarships

The Ashland Grizzly Football Team is pleased to bring back its GRIZZLY FOOTBALL KIDS CAMP! This camp is for kids in 3rd-8th grade. The camp will be held on the Ashland High School Grizzly Football Fields JUNE 27-30 from 10-noon. $25/player To learn more click the link below for the brochure, or visit the website & register! https://5il.co/1bwim https://ashlandfootballclub.com/

AHSA will be hosting a volleyball camp for boys and girls grades 4th-8th starting August 2-4th from 4-6pm at Ashland High School. Please see the printable form below to sign up! https://5il.co/1bwin

This week is American School Counselor Appreciation Week! Ashland School District has many talented and dedicated behavioral health specialists. Please take a moment to recognize and get to know the two fantastic people working here at John Muir Outdoor School! Amber Langer: Child Development Specialist This is Amber’s second year at JMOS as a half-time CDS. Amber brings extensive clinical experience with her to her current position. Amber is passionate about supporting the unique and authentic strengths of every child, and those that care for them. She works with students individually, in small groups and has developed and taught numerous whole class SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lessons. And, quite wonderfully, Amber is bilingual (Spanish). Elliot Mauer-Drake: Student Advocate This is Elliot’s fourth year at JMOS. He is both the Student Advocate and the Outdoor Ed. teacher. He has a natural talent with quick transitions from working with individual students needing immediate support, to organizing full yard activities and Friday outdoor field trips. From the perspective of those around him, he has an almost magical ability to create connections and rapport with every kind of student in all varieties of environments.

Get ready for the 13th Annual Monster Dash Run for Education! This year’s race is back in Lithia Park on Saturday, October 30th, or you can sign up to run the race virtually from anywhere October 22nd – 31st. 1-mile Fun Run/Walk 5k Run/Walk 10k Run Walk, run or zombie stroll for this annual family-fun event that supports grants in Ashland public schools. This one-of-a-kind race is presented by Lithia 4 Kids, the Ashland Kiwanis Club, and the Ashland Schools Foundation (ASF). This year the in-person races at Lithia Park will be modified for COVID safety, with mask requirements, staggered race-wave start times and locations, and limited numbers per race to allow for social distancing. All racers receive finisher’s medals, plus fun-filled race packets and giveaways for youth 18 and under! Register NOW for early-bird pricing for adults (thru Oct 13…kids are always $10) and before the race time you want fills up. Go to www.AshlandMonsterDash.com to sign up the whole family and get more info about this year’s race, online contests, silent auction and prizes!

A year ago, we all experienced and witnessed how wide-spread community service can unite, mend, and restore hope. An ASD parent has initiated an inspiring and uplifting effort to make September 8 a day of community connection and care. Please join in this effort and make this day and many more full of gestures of kindness that ripple across our community and beyond.

The build back, after selective demolition, of the John Muir Outdoor School is progressing quickly. The curved wall framing at the new administrative office has begun and will feature a wood wall. This new entrance and administration wing, will provide John Muir Outdoor School with a clear entry point, at the south parking lot and central administrative office. Soderstrom Architects Ltd., Arkitek: Design & Architecture, Adroit Construction Co.

Back to School Fall 2021 Ashland School District plans to fully reopen schools to full-day, five-day, in-person learning this fall. We maintain this expectation today based on the Oregon Department of Education announcement of the Resiliency Framework for the 2021-2022 school year and recent changes in guidance. There are always many details to opening school in the fall, and this year those details will include things like COVID-19 safety measures. We of course will continue to partner with Jackson County Public Health and will keep families updated as we finalize those details over the summer.

iReady Summer Access All students have access to iReady until August 20. iReady is an online program in Math and Reading that tailors a "path" for your child based on the diagnostic assessment we took in the Spring. 30 minutes/per week of iReady is recommended to help close any gaps students may have in their knowledge and skills. It also provides above grade level practice for those who need it. Many students found this program fun and engaging. To access iReady over the summer, visit https://clever.com/in/ashland. Your child's username and password from Canvas should log them in.