Fall 2014 in This Issue Sprague Junior Takes Second at National Debate Tourney Principal’S Message
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A Publication of the Sprague High School Community Curtiss Scholl, Principal Volume 43 • Number 1 • Sprague High School Fall 2014 In This Issue Sprague junior takes second at national debate tourney Principal’s Message . 2 Submitted by Karma Krause and presentation of a WOU Project . 3 on September 4, 2014 reasoned point of view.” Battle of the Books . 3 Brandon Roth, a junior at Judges scored each debater New Staff . 4-5 Sprague High School, won on strength of arguments and manner of presentation AVID . 6 second place in the 2014 National Speech and Debate among other criteria. Parking . 6 Championship tournament After 13 rounds and a win- Sprague DECA . 7 held in Overland Park, Kansas loss record of 12-1, Brandon TAG . 7 this summer. advanced to the 14th and final Sprague Clubs . 8 Brandon competed against a round versus an opponent Parent Conferences . 8 field of almost 600 students from across from New Jersey. Their Sprague Sports . 9 the nation in the extemporaneous debate assigned topic was, “Resolved: The United Calendars . 10-11 category. In the double-elimination States should join the international criminal court.” Foul Weather tournament, pairs of students were given Information . 12 a topic to debate, and 30 minutes to Brandon says participating in speech and prepare for a 16 minute round. Students debate has boosted his confidence, and could rely on any resource offers freedom to explore to prepare their arguments, “Clear thinking, good issues from any perspective. such as the Internet, a speaking, and presentation of He says the process of teacher, other debate team a reasoned point of view.” arguing topics from all members, etc. sides has also helped him The National Speech and Debate define his own personal beliefs. Association define good extemporaneous Congratulations, Brandon, on your debate as, “Clear thinking, good speaking, second place finish at Nationals! IMPORTANT DATES: Friday, October 10 . NO SCHOOL – Statewide Inservices Day Tuesday, November 11 . NO SCHOOL – HOLIDAY – VETERAN’S DAY Tuesday, November 24-25 . .. NO SCHOOL – Parent Conferences Wednesday, November 26 . NO SCHOOL November 27-28 . THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – Business Office will be CLOSED December 22-January 2 . NO SCHOOL – Winter Break; Business Office CLOSED Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1 2373 Kuebler Boulevard South • Salem, Oregon 97302 • Phone: 503-399-3261 • FAX: 503-391-4046 • Website: sprague.salkeiz.k12.or.us Page 2 The Torch MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL REGULAR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT TO STUDENT SUCCESS. Here are some myths about school absences and Parents attendance that parents may find interesting: Getting your child to school MYTH 1: Only unexcused absences on-time, every day, unless they create attendance problems are sick, is something that you can do to ensure your child has a chance to succeed in All types of absences, including excused and in- school. While others can help, you are the bottom line. school suspensions make a difference. Time out of You can promote good attendance when you: the classroom equals time away from instruction and learning. X Establish and stick to the basic routines (going to bed early, waking up on time, etc.) that will help MYTH 2: Absences are only a problem your child develop the habit of on-time attendance. if they’re consecutive Studies show that only two or three nonconsecutive X Talk to your child about why going to school every absences per month can seriously impact a student’s day is critical and important unless they are sick. ability to succeed in school. It’s the cumulative effect of If your child seems reluctant to go to school, find lost instruction time that makes the difference. out why and work with the teacher, administrator or afterschool provider to get them excited about MYTH 3: Attendance only matters in going to school. high school Attendance in early grades matters too. For example, X Come up with back up plans for who to turn to research shows that too many absences in early grades (another family member, a neighbor or fellow (first grade and kindergarten) can result in an inability parents) to help you get your child to school if to read at grade-level by third grade. something comes up (e.g. another child gets sick, your car breaks down, etc.). MYTH 4: Parents aren’t responsible for their student’s attendance X Reach out for help if you are experiencing tough times (e.g. transportation, unstable housing, loss Oregon law requires children of a job, health problems) that make it difficult to to regularly attend get your child to school. Other parents, your child’s school, and requires teacher, principal, social worker, school nurse, parents to make sure afterschool providers or community agencies can students maintain help you problem solve or connect you to a needed regular attendance. resource. Families can make a difference in student X If your child is absent, work with the teacher to attendance. make sure she or he has an opportunity to learn and make up for the academics missed. Check out the Tools for Working with Parents section for more information and handouts at www.attendanceworks.org Source: www.attendanceworks.org The Torch Page 3 Oregon Battle of the Books Teams are forming for the 2014-2015 Oregon Battle of the Books. Each team of four students commits to reading a designated list of books. The teams compete in Jeopardy- style competitions to determine the team that will go to the regional competition in the spring. For complete details, visit the official Pictured: Cullen Rance, Amanda Valdez, Kaye Coolbaugh, Angela website at oboblsta.pbworks.com If Nguyen, Jeron Burch, Rachel Campbell, Jose Parra, Justin Tryon, Mr. Rodin, Tyson Johnson, and Ben Tinnell a student would like to participate, WOU Project please contact Lisa Hardey in the Sprague Library. This year's list of This summer, ten Sprague students spent two weeks planning for the books is awesome! college years. They were part of a program called the WOU project. Students applied, went through an interview process, and then were h Aristotle and Dante Discover the accepted into the program, committing to 2 weeks in the summer and Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin one meeting a month to help with their college search. Alire Saenz Over the two weeks of the summer, they learned about the college h Cinder by Marissa Meyer application process, financial aid, SAT/ACT, how to be a successful h Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein college student, residence life and college visits. As well as spending h Deadline most of the time at WOU, students also toured University of Oregon, by Chris Crutcher Oregon State University and Portland State University. h Delirium by Lauren Oliver Students worked hard to learn about the college process, but also h Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell laughed and had fun at the same time. Some of these students h Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore commented on how great the food was over the 2 weeks. The enjoyed by Robin Sloan the overnight stay at WOU as well. h The Name of the Star by Maureen “I learned a great deal about financial aid, Johnson scholarships, and just college life in general, this h Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A. S. is all (information) that I wouldn’t have learned King (otherwise).” h Ready Player One by Ernest Cline h Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas –Kaye Coolbaugh h Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall Page 4 The Torch introducing … Please join us in New faces | NEW STAFF welcoming! Jeff Chandler behavior specialist at Parrish as well mid-high and high school level at is a veteran educator that has taught as teaching Health and PE. Blanchet Catholic School before coming to Sprague. She is married and coached in Washington, Utah I was hired at North and now Oregon. Salem in 2005 to be the and has 3 kids that attend In addition, Mr. Assistant Principal and Salem-Keizer schools. Chandler has AD. There I had many taught all grade duties including running Schuyler Campbell levels as well as 17 comprehensive I grew up in the San some college. The sports programs. I Francisco bay area and majority of Mr. had the privilege of went on graduate from Chandler’s career working closely with UC Davis in 2005. I has been as a High Jeff Chandler the community as we Schuyler Campbell began law school in New School teacher installed the athletic York City at Yeshiva and coach in the turf field at North University’s Benjamin Physical Education and English Salem, as well as many other facility N. Cardozo School of Law and domains. In addition, Mr. Chandler upgrades. transferred to Lewis & Clark served as the Head Football Coach I then moved to McNary to work College’s Northwestern School of for three high schools in the state of Law in Portland, Oregon, where I Washington. with the team there and spent 3 years working with the AVID graduated in 2010. department, ELD and Special I am a licensed attorney, admitted ADAM WATKINS Education staff and students. to the bar in New York and Born and raised in Monmouth, California. At various points Oregon, where I still reside. I I have five children (four sons and 1 daughter) ages 18, 16, 12,9,6. between the ages of sixteen and attended Central High School and twenty two, I studied abroad in then went and served a mission for five European cities: London, the LDS church in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Gretchen Hall- England; Nice, France; Siena, Italy; After, attended Brigham Young Wunderlich (Mrs. W.) Santander, Spain; and Vienna, University for 3 ½ years and then has a Bachelor of Science in Austria.