Last night our Elementary Design Advisory Group met to review the new updated conceptual design plans for our Phase 2 Elementary schools. Our team will be visiting these schools (John McLoughlin, Holcomb, and Candy Lane) on November 24 and 25 during conferences to hear feedback and input on these new conceptual designs from parents and our community. Read more about the meeting here: https://www.ocschoolbond.org/o/bond/article/2548208
Gaffney Lane offers our deepest gratitude and appreciation to all Veterans.
To honor their service, our 4th graders had the opportunity to interview the Veterans in their lives. By listening and writing down the answers, our students created a powerful collection of stories.
We are proud of our students for taking the time to learn directly from the lived experiences of these heroes. Thank you to the Veterans and military families who shared their time and memories with our learners!
#VeteransDay #GaffneySchool #HonorOurVets
Some creative 5th graders celebrated the gorgeous colors of the season with some fall inspired pattern art.🍁One of my favorite things is to poke my head into my fellow teachers’ classrooms to see what awesomeness they’re up to. I’m constantly inspired. #gaffneyschool
Students in Ms. Rinehart's, Mrs. Lawson's, and Mrs. Ahsing's classes mixed mediums to capture these adorable fall masterpieces. Artists used vibrant oil pastels to bring their frolicking, fuzzy raccoons to life, then added soft watercolor leaves to make the autumn scenes complete.🍂🦝We're all smitten with the woodland creatures! #gaffneyschool
Happy Halloween! The skeletons in Ms. Schwerzler's class learned something spook-tacular today. Skeletons are fun to see at Halloween but aren't really scary at all! They give our body the structure we need to grow, learn, and play! #gaffneyschool
⚫️Ms. McQueen’s class is showing up for today’s black out!⚫️Tomorrow we wear Fall Favorites, a flannel or hoodie, perhaps?🎃
Students dazzled with their CrAzY hair and hats today🧢! Sport some Autumn Orange Wednesday! #gaffneyschool
Oct. 27-31 Spirit Week! Our Student Council has decided on our daily fun.
Mon. 10/27 Comfy Cozy/PJ Day
Tue. 10/28 Crazy Hair or Hat Day
Wed. 10/29 Pumpkin Spice Day- Wear Orange
Thur. 10/30 Black Out Day- Wear Black
Fri. 10/31 Fall Day- Wear Fall Favorites like Flannels, Hoodies, or Boots
#gaffneyschool
Kindergarteners have been learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin. Ms. Hohensee explained, "Today we got our very own pumpkin that the class will watch decompose and grow into new pumpkins over the next few months!" These young scientists will make observations and record the data in charts and graphs. We're all looking forward to watching the cycle even though I'm told "the seeds are sticky!" 😉🎃gaffneyschool
What a SPOOK-tacular Harvest Festival! Thank you to our amazing PTO, the dozens of volunteers, and all the generous families who donated candy and prizes! All of our superheroes, royalty, cartoon characters, and villains appreciate you! Visit our Gaffney Lane Facebook page for more photos. #gaffneylanepto #gaffneyschool
In recognition of Native American History Month, 3rd graders finished a powerful unit on the traditional Lenape story, Rainbow Crow by Nancy Van Laan.
The students learned about the Crow's brave sacrifice to save the world from the cold—and how his beautiful colors were traded for smoke and soot. Afterward, they created stunning art projects capturing the Crow’s transformation from dazzling rainbow bird to dedicated, black messenger.
This unit was a wonderful lesson in courage, empathy, and the power of giving! Great work, 3rd Grade! #gaffneyschool #ocsd62
Check out our book-inspired pumpkin patch in the library! Ms. Super is so excited to show off these gourd-geous characters our students have created using a little paint and a lot of imagination! #gaffneyschool #oregoncitylibrary
Our Lost and Found is thinking of starting its own Fall Fashion Line! Feel free to browse our fashion show (front vestibule) for your missing cozy-inspo runway piece. #fallfashion #gaffneyschool
Oct. 27-31 Spirit Week! Our Student Council has decided on our daily fun.
Mon. 10/27 Comfy Cozy/PJ Day
Tue. 10/28 Crazy Hair or Hat Day
Wed. 10/29 Pumpkin Spice Day- Wear Orange
Thur. 10/30 Black Out Day- Wear Black
Fri. 10/31 Fall Day- Wear Fall Favorites like Flannels, Hoodies, or Boots
#gaffneyschool
Ms. Hohensee's class won the PTO's Jog-a-thon Pizza Party! These tireless trekkers ran a combined 190 laps and raised $3,296! We want to offer huge thank yous to all the families, runners, and volunteers who helped make the fundraiser a smashing success!
Gaffney Grizzliessssss... Meet GRIZZ, our friendly, pet rock snake! Families and students may paint rocks at home and bring them in to help Grizz grow looooong! Look for him outside next week and be careful where you step. #PetRockSnake #petrock #gaffneyschool
It's always so exciting when the OCHS football team welcomes us to school in the morning! What an awesome group of student athletes! Thank you for visiting us, and come again! #OCHS #pioneers #OCSD62 #gaffneyschool
No School Monday 10/20, Staff will be receiving Professional Development.
🎉 BREAKING: Oregon City School District makes history as the FIRST in Clackamas County approved for high school pre-apprenticeship programs!
We're proud to pilot the Clackamas Youth Trades Initiative, partnering with Area 1 Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 290 to create a direct pipeline from classroom to career.
✅ Open to ALL OCSD high school students
✅ Preferred entry into apprenticeship applications
✅ OSHA 10 certification opportunity
✅ Professional portfolio development
✅ High-wage careers with excellent benefits
All of our high school students can take Metals classes at CAIS, gain real-world skills, and graduate ready for in-demand careers in the skilled trades.
Interested? Read more about the pilot program and our BOLI pre-approval here: https://www.ocsd62.org/article/2490032
#OCSDLeads #SkilledTrades #CareerPathways #StudentSuccess #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureReady #CTE
It is with much excitement that I get to present our incredible 5th grade Student Council, our NEW Kindness Committee, and our inspired Project Committee who will all work together to help create a school community we can enjoy and take pride in! I can't wait to see what this incredible team comes up with! #gaffneyschool
