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Starting kindergarten is a big milestone—for kids and families! We invite families with incoming kindergarten students to attend Kinder Connect, our in-person kindergarten open house events at Oregon City School District schools.
Kinder Connect is a chance to:
✨ Tour the school
👋 Meet kindergarten teachers and staff
🏫 See classrooms and shared spaces
❓ Ask questions and learn what to expect
😊 Help your child feel excited and comfortable about starting school
📅 Kinder Connect Dates
• Gaffney Lane & John McLoughlin — March 3 | 6–7 p.m.
• Beavercreek, Holcomb & Redland — March 10 | 6–7 p.m.
• Candy Lane — April 21 | 6–7 p.m. (for students selected through the lottery)
Families are encouraged to attend the event at their neighborhood school. You’re welcome whether you’ve already registered or are still in the process.
Kindergarten is about curiosity, connection, and confidence—and Kinder Connect is a great first step. We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙
📍 Learn more on the Oregon City School District website. www.ocsd62.org/page/kinder-connect
Please direct questions about the food drive to our awesome PTO Treasurer, Allie Stewart via email at allie@gaffneylanepto.org.
SOME OF THE MOST WANTED FOODS
Consider donating healthy, whole grain, low-fat, low-sodium and low-sugar products.
PEANUT BUTTER and other nut butters
CANNED AND BOXED MEALS: soup, chili, stew
CANNED MEAT: chicken, salmon, tuna
BEANS AND PEAS canned or dried
PASTA, RICE, AND CEREAL whole grains
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
SHELF-STABLE MILK
COOKING OIL
100% FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE canned, plastic, or boxed
Are you ready to register for Kindergarten? Check out this awesome dual language option!
🌟 ¡Todos Unidos! Lottery Is Open 🌟
Families interested in a Spanish–English dual language immersion experience for their child are invited to learn more about our program ¡Todos Unidos!, offered through the Oregon City School District.
¡Todos Unidos! is a K–12 pathway that begins at Candy Lane Elementary, where students learn to read, write, speak, and listen in both Spanish and English while meeting grade-level academic standards. The program supports strong academics, cultural understanding, and bilingualism from an early age.
📝 Enrollment for kindergarten and first grade is through a lottery.
Families who are interested must enter the lottery to be considered for placement. Our lottery is now open and will run through April 1, so don't wait!
📅 Families are encouraged to attend a virtual informational session on February 26 to hear about the program, ask questions, and learn how the lottery works.
Even if you plan to enter the lottery, families should still register for their neighborhood school to ensure a smooth enrollment process.
If you’re curious about dual language learning and want to explore a bilingual school community, ¡Todos Unidos! may be a great fit for your family.
📍 Learn more, attend the info session, and enter the lottery on Candy Lane's website. www.candylaneschool.org
Please join us on March 10th at 6:00 PM in the Gaffney Lane Gym for Family Folk Dance Night! 🏫
This is truly one of our favorite events of the year! 🥰 The students are SO excited to teach you the folk dances they've been learning in music class! 🎻💃
It’s going to be a high-energy night, so please come ready to move! Don't forget:
👟 Comfortable shoes
💧 Water bottles
😊 Your best dance moves!
Here in OCSD62, we believe each and every student is worth it. We believe they can do it! Our passion and purpose are rooted in helping students learn, grow, and thrive. And research shows what we see every day: attendance matters.
Even one missed day means missed learning, missed connections, and missed confidence-building moments.
We’re Here for It.
We’re here for their questions.
We’re here for their hard days.
We’re here for their future.
If getting to school is hard right now — reach out. Our school teams are here to provide support for your student!
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone—for kids and families! We invite families with incoming kindergarten students to attend Kinder Connect, our in-person kindergarten open house events at Oregon City School District schools.
Kinder Connect is a chance to:
✨ Tour the school
👋 Meet kindergarten teachers and staff
🏫 See classrooms and shared spaces
❓ Ask questions and learn what to expect
😊 Help your child feel excited and comfortable about starting school
📅 Kinder Connect Dates
• Gaffney Lane & John McLoughlin — March 3 | 6–7 p.m.
• Beavercreek, Holcomb & Redland — March 10 | 6–7 p.m.
• Candy Lane — April 21 | 6–7 p.m. (for students selected through the lottery)
Families are encouraged to attend the event at their neighborhood school. You’re welcome whether you’ve already registered or are still in the process.
Kindergarten is about curiosity, connection, and confidence—and Kinder Connect is a great first step. We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙
📍 Learn more on the Oregon City School District website. www.ocsd62.org/page/kinder-connect
Families interested in a Spanish–English dual language immersion experience for their child are invited to learn more about our program ¡Todos Unidos!, offered through the Oregon City School District.
¡Todos Unidos! is a K–12 pathway that begins at Candy Lane Elementary, where students learn to read, write, speak, and listen in both Spanish and English while meeting grade-level academic standards. The program supports strong academics, cultural understanding, and bilingualism from an early age.
📝 Enrollment for kindergarten and first grade is through a lottery.
Families who are interested must enter the lottery to be considered for placement. Our lottery is now open and will run through April 1, so don't wait!
📅 Want to learn more?
Families are encouraged to attend a virtual informational session on February 26 to hear about the program, ask questions, and learn how the lottery works.
Even if you plan to enter the lottery, families should still register for their neighborhood school to ensure a smooth enrollment process.
If you’re curious about dual language learning and want to explore a bilingual, inclusive school community, ¡Todos Unidos! may be a great fit for your family.
📍 Learn more, attend the info session, and enter the lottery on Candy Lane's website. www.candylaneschool.org
Monday- Dreaming of Kindness, Wear Comfy Clothes or PJs, Bring a stuffy
Tuesday- Multiply the Kindness, Dress like a friend or a group of friends
Wednesday- Work Out Your Struggles with Kindness, Wear workout clothes
Thursday- Gaffney Loves Kindness, Wear pink, purple, or red, and be kind!
🥎It was a beautiful, sunny day to celebrate something special for our students and community! ☀️
Yesterday we officially opened our newly turfed softball field at Oregon City High School with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Members from our softball team and local softball community joined us for this celebration, as well as school board members, bond team members, and Community Bond Oversight Committee members!
OCHS Softball players then held their first practice on the new turf surface.
This project is one of several in the fields and grounds updates being worked on in phase 1 of our 2025 capital bond projects. Other projects in this phase include new turf installations at the OCHS varsity baseball field and the multipurpose field directly behind OCHS.
The new turf creates a safer, more durable playing surface that will allow for more consistent practices, games, and outdoor learning opportunities throughout the year—rain or shine.
We’re grateful for the support of our community and look forward to more celebrations as the rest of our projects are completed. These are your bond dollars at work!
Families interested in a Spanish–English dual language immersion experience for their child are invited to learn more about our program ¡Todos Unidos!, offered through the Oregon City School District.
¡Todos Unidos! is a K–12 pathway that begins at Candy Lane Elementary, where students learn to read, write, speak, and listen in both Spanish and English while meeting grade-level academic standards. The program supports strong academics, cultural understanding, and bilingualism from an early age.
📝 Enrollment for kindergarten and first grade is through a lottery.
Families who are interested must enter the lottery to be considered for placement. Our lottery is now open and will run through April 1, so don't wait!
📅 Want to learn more?
Families are encouraged to attend a virtual informational session on February 26 to hear about the program, ask questions, and learn how the lottery works.
Even if you plan to enter the lottery, families should still register for their neighborhood school to ensure a smooth enrollment process.
If you’re curious about dual language learning and want to explore a bilingual, inclusive school community, ¡Todos Unidos! may be a great fit for your family.
📍 Learn more, attend the info session, and enter the lottery on Candy Lane's website. www.candylaneschool.org
If you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, now is the perfect time to register for kindergarten in the Oregon City School District!
Registering early helps our schools plan class sizes, staffing, and supports so students can start the year strong. It also gives families access to helpful kindergarten readiness resources and invitations to Kinder Connect, our in-person kindergarten open house events.
✨ Kinder Connect is a great way to get ready for kindergarten!
Families can:
🚸Tour their neighborhood school
🤝Meet kindergarten teachers and staff
🚌See classrooms and shared spaces
⍰ Ask questions and learn what to expect
🎉Help their child feel excited and comfortable about starting school
📅 Kinder Connect Dates
• Gaffney Lane & John McLoughlin — March 3 | 6–7 p.m.
• Beavercreek, Holcomb & Redland — March 10 | 6–7 p.m.
• Candy Lane — Virtual informational session is February 26, In -person Kinder Connect is April 21 | 6–7 p.m. (for students selected through the lottery)
Families are encouraged to attend the event at their neighborhood school. You’re welcome whether you’ve already registered or are just getting started. If you need assistance in registering, contact your school's main office, or bring your questions to Kinder Connect!
Kindergarten is a big milestone—and you don’t have to have everything figured out yet. We’re here to support you and your child every step of the way.
📍 Learn more and register on our website. www.ocsd62.org/page/kinder-connect We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners! 💙
