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Holiday Fundraiser 4 Days Only! When: Mon Dec 1-4, 2011 Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Lloyd Center location & online only!) 1317 Lloyd Center Portland, OR Get Map!

Take advantage of this special opportunity to shop at very reduced rates at Barnes & Noble Booksellers.

Visit the Lloyd Center store only or email your purchase request to crm2077@BN.com to receive a great discount on all your favorite books AND raise money for the Reynolds Education Foundation! While at the store, pick-a-tag off the 'wish list' tree for a book/books that Reynolds teachers have requested for their classrooms and kids. Help keep the spirit of giving alive throughout the year and encourage kids to read.

"Any support our neighbors can give will truly return books right to our students.", says Claudette Naylor, Co-Chair, Reynolds Education Foundation.

Let's Beat Last Year
Last year, with only 1 day, participants helped raised over $1,700 for the Reynolds Education Foundation! This year with a four day event we hope to do much better!!

Wilkes Elementary 2nd Annual Holday Bazaar When:Sat Dec 10, 2011 9AM-4PM Where:Wilkes Elementary School 17020 NE Wilkes Rd Portland, OR Get Map!

Join the Fun!
Enjoy the creative talents of many craftspeople, Over 35 vendors!

• Gifts for sale
• Decorations for sale
• Traditional baked goods sale
• Scholastic Book Fair
• Food and snacks (café)
• Cookies with Santa,
  free cookie for each child under 10

Pre-Order Christmas Trees, Cedar Boughs
Fresh-cut Noble Fir, 6’-9’, $15 contact the school office by December 7, quantities are limited. Fresh Cedar boughs also for sale! Call 503-255-6133 ext 8642

Walking and biking to HB Lee Middle School will soon be safer and easier. The Oregon Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Gresham and Reynolds School District $169,000 to add bike lanes, signs to slow traffic, and new crosswalks on 172nd Ave between NE Halsey and NE Glisan.

New crosswalk, signs and paths
The Gresham project includes extending a bike and pedestrian pathway and building a covered bike structure on the HB Lee campus. It also includes a new mid-block crosswalk and two signs advising drivers of the school zone and their actual speed. The improvements are expected to make it safer for students who face speeding drivers and have difficulty crossing the street as they walk or cycle to school.

One of 10 statewide awards
The project is one of 10 Oregon Department of Transportation awards statewide to promote healthy living among children and reduce congestion, fuel consumption and air pollution around schools.

A partnership for healthy students
It also highlights a new public health partnership between Multnomah County, the cities of Gresham and Portland, and local school districts to prevent obesity and chronic diseases by boosting children's physical activity and healthy food options.

WWII Tuskegee Airman speaks to students Click to enlarge

By Shannon L Cheesman, KATU.com: Nov 9, 2011 View original story Veterans filled the halls of Reynolds High School on Wednesday to share their experiences with students and hopefully leave an indelible impression of what Veterans Day is all about.

Veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, Iraq and Afghanistan were invited to spend some time with students for 'Living History Day.'

Some of the veterans visited classrooms to talk about their lives in the military and others gave formal presentations inside the school's auditorium or gym.

You can do this! When: Tue, Aug 16, 2011 6PM-8PM Where: Mt Hood Community College Main Mall (Downstairs past flag poles) 26000 SE Stark St Get Map!

NOW is the time!
Come and see just how easy it is. Worried about money? Financial Aid is available! Don't know what classes to take? Advising is free!

There are countless resources to make your college restart seamless. Come find out why you should restart - we will show you how. Learn the benefits of restarting and completing college.

Bring a friend! Prizes & Refreshments

Hosted by Rho Theta Honor Society

2011-12 Budget Survey Now Closed District Expects to Face Budget Cuts of $6 to $8.2 Million

Survey Participation

In an effort to increase public input into its proposed 2011-12 budget, the Reynolds School district held an online survey of district residents over the past few weeks.

The survey, which closed March 9, 2011, is part of a program called “Reynolds Tomorrow: Tough Choices – Smart Decisions”, information about which can be found on the ReynoldsTomorrow.com website. Individual responses are confidential. Survey results will be combined and shared with each participant and other members of the community.

Sources say about 400 residents participated in the online survey, and that the district was pleased with the overall response.

Tough Choices Ahead

“Oregon’s financial woes mean the Reynolds School district will be faced with tough, challenging and uncomfortable decisions early next year as it decides the 2011-12 budget,” says Theresa Delaney-Davis, chairwoman of the district’s board.

Based on the latest estimates the Reynolds School district expects to face budget cuts of $6 to $8.2 million for the next school year.

Ms. Delaney-Davis will speak at the Wilkes East Neighborhood meeting on March 28th at 7PM, St Aidan's Episcopal Church (174th & NE Glisan), to discuss the district's budget situation and answer residents’ questions.

Already signed-up? Not yet invited? Sign-up again Next year's budget cuts estimated at $6 to $8.2 million

District wants your online survey feedback for proposed 2011-12 budget

The Reynolds Tomorrow survey is now open for a limited time.
Don't miss this opportunity to let the school district know your opinion on these important budget issues.

Come On People, Do Your Part. So far only a couple hundred of you have signed up. To those who have - thank you for participating. To those who haven't - what are you waiting for? We can and must do better than this people. The school board is asking for our help. Take the survey today. Help your school board make the best budget decisions possible. Tell the board what's important to you. If you don't take the survey, don't complain when you disagree with the tough choices that will be made. ED

Haven't received your invitation yet?
If you signed-up to participate and have not yet received an email inviting you to take the survey you can click here to signed up again. It appears there may have been a problem with some registrations. ED

The survey is part of a program called “Reynolds Tomorrow: Tough Choices – Smart Decisions,” information about which can be found on the ReynoldsTomorrow.com website. Individual responses are confidential. Survey results will be combined and shared with you and other members of our community.

Based on the latest estimates the Reynolds School District expects to face budget cuts of $6 to $8.2 million for the next school year.

Outdoor fun. PAL Center, Gresham

Fun & Activities for All Spring Break 2011 is going to get CRaZy at the PAL Youth Center

When: March 21-25, 2011 10AM-5:30PM
Where: PAL Youth Center
424 NE 172nd Ave

Gresham, OR
Get Map!

"Come PAL around with us!" Boys & Girls (ages 8-18 years) are invited to enjoy Spring Break 2011 at the PAL Youth Center on 172nd (just south of NE Glisan), where the fun never ends. Spend a jamb-packed week with all your friends!

Sharing ideas. PAL Youth Center

Activities include: Field Trips, Basketball Tournaments, Soccer Clinics, Pool Tournaments, Movie Madness, Arts & crafts, and more.

Arts & Crafts. PAL Youth Center

Registration Cost: $5.00 per student. Contact Britt Fredrickson, Coordinator, PAL Youth Center, by phone at 503-256-3479, or email britt.fredrickson@portlandoregon.gov.

Reynolds Tomorrow Tough Choices: Smart Decisions

District wants your online survey feedback for proposed 2011-12 budget. Results to be posted in February

Source: The Gresham Outlook, Jan 11, 2011
By Rob Cullivan

In an effort to increase public input into its proposed 2011-12 budget, the Reynolds School District plans to gather opinions through an online survey.

The survey is part of a program called “Reynolds Tomorrow: Tough Choices – Smart Decisions,” information about which can be found at ReynoldsTomorrow.com.

Sign-up here to participate in the survey!

“At this date, the district cannot predict how much state aid will be available for the 2011-12 budget year,” the site states, adding Oregon “is facing a $3.5 billion revenue shortfall, based on the latest quarterly economic forecast in November 2010.

“The picture for the next fiscal year (2011-2012) has not come into full focus,” the site reports. “If our state allocation next year holds constant, the district may have to eliminate at least $4 million from the current operating budget.”

Joyce Henstrand

Board appoints interim leader for one year beginning July 1 The Reynolds School Board voted unanimously Thursday, May 13, to appoint Joyce Henstrand – currently the interim superintendent – the district’s permanent superintendent until June 30, 2011.

Source: The Gresham Outlook (May 14, 2010)

The board has been searching for a permanent superintendent for the past five months, and Henstrand had not applied for the position. However, Theresa Delaney Davis, the board chairwoman, said the board did not believe any of the candidates it had interviewed “was a perfect match,” and added the board was impressed with Henstrand’s work as interim superintendent.

“Since January 2010, we’ve seen remarkable progress toward our goals,” Davis said. “The district is operating within an improved organizational structure, there was increased transparency in the budget process, staff morale is improving and additional resources and supports for the students are being actively sought.

“We are pleased that Dr. Henstrand will continue the exceptional job she has been doing,” Davis said, noting, for example, that the district expects “significant” improved state test results this year.