Students in Ms. McQueen’s class earned a brain break challenge by making good choices in the classroom. Ms. McQueen explained, "Students started in pairs, then worked their way up in group size. Their goal was to hold a marker with just one finger, go from standing to sitting to standing again in unison, without dropping the pen!" That does sound challenging!🤩
4th graders have been enjoying learning about Native Americans. Mrs. Hankins explained, "Our students became local historians and gave presentations about the 9 Federally recognized Confederated Tribes of Oregon. We looked into their traditional homelands, available natural resources, foods, houses, and cultures." We're proud of how well the kids honor the history and legacy of Oregon's first stewards. #gaffneyschool
Our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year launches in just 5 days! 🎁 Whether you're looking to wrap up your holiday shopping early or find some quality gift wrap, cozy holiday treats, and festive decor, we've got you covered. Every purchase directly supports our school, and we're so thankful to of you who shop for a great cause! 🌟🚀
From our PTO: The Gaffney Lane Harvest Festival is on October 30th from 6:00 to 8:00!
Join us at Gaffney Lane for a night filled with carnival games, food, and fun. All games will be free to play. We are asking for candy & toy donations leading up to the event. Free pizza and water will be provided.
Check out our Amazon wish list to donate: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13OLW8Q8AGLMD?ref_=wl_share
Sign up to volunteer at the event here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AAEA622A5F85-66132677-2026
Questions for PTO: Email us at admin@gaffneylanepto.org
Our Gaffney Grizzlies spent their week in P.E. reviewing recess rules and games like tetherball, four square, basketball, and jump rope! Fun was had by all! Thank you, Mrs. Geurts for setting up the students for success!🏃♀️
Want to support to your child's classroom? Check out the teachers' Amazon Wish Lists. Mrs. Riley wants to add some math manipulatives and funny books to her classroom, Mrs. Muñoz would like some class reward supplies, and Ms. Schwerzler would love some puzzles and math tools. See if your favorite teacher has a wish! https://www.gaffneyschool.org/o/gaffney/page/wishlists
Gaffney Lane Elementary Back-to-School Night is on September 22 at 5:00 PM.
Meet teachers, tour classrooms, and learn about the year ahead.
See you there #BackToSchoolNight
Meet teachers, tour classrooms, and learn about the year ahead.
See you there #BackToSchoolNight
Fifth graders worked hard on building their classroom environment the first week of school. Mrs. Fernaeus explained, "Students worked in collaborative groups to decide on what we wanted our classroom environment to look, feel, and sound like. We also tried a few teamwork activities like '100s task' and 'blind puzzle.' We had lots of great collaboration and success!" Way to welcome in the new year, grizzlies!
Our grizzlies love being welcomed to school by our OCHS football players! This tradition is so much fun! 🏈❤️🤍🖤
⏰New School Hours at Gaffney Lane!
We’re adding 15 minutes to every school day this year! Here is what you need to know:
🚪 7:25 AM – Gym Door Opens & Breakfast Begins
🚪 7:40 AM Front Door Opens, Students welcome in Classrooms
🔔 7:45 AM – Class Starts
🚌 2:15 PM – Regular Dismissal (1:15 PM on Early Dismissal Wednesdays)
There's no early dismissal on the first Wed., Sept 9th.
See you all bright and early Tuesday, Sept. 8th!
School Supply Lists🖍️✂️✏️ https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1_Hn_kS9mdkCEUJRQtSz0X6gi-2WreemLfUuFeGUpo18/mobilebasic
No lunch money needed! OCSD students can receive breakfast and lunch at school at no cost.
A nutritious meal helps students start the day ready to learn and stay focused through the afternoon. Students do not need to bring lunch money or pay at the cafeteria to receive their school breakfast and lunch.
Visit the nutrition webpage for a need-to-know meals guide with the details.
Families are encouraged to talk with students about taking advantage of school meals, which are an important part of supporting student learning, health and well-being.
View menus online at https://www.ocsd62.org/page/nutrition-services
Please tell us how your child is getting home.🚌🚙🚗 🚁🛶🚲🏃♀️
Gaffney Lane Elementary has partnered with PickUp Patrol to help better manage our dismissal process (en español/em português).
PickUp Patrol provides a layer of safety to our dismissal process by authorizing plan changes and automatically tracking dismissal plans. The application reduces interruptions, speeds up dismissal time, and is administered by our own staff.
ALL plan changes should now be submitted through PickUp Patrol. When making changes, please do not send notes, emails, or call the office, except in an emergency.
Important Action Needed: Please take a few minutes to set up your account so that we can accurately dismiss your child(ren).
Register by clicking HERE (link expires in 48 hours)
Username: email@email.com
Returning Parents: If you have already registered with this email address, you do not need to re-register.
Confirm your children’s Default Dismissal Plan
Log into your account and enter your child’s regular daily dismissal plan.
Learn more about PickUp Patrol
Access: Add PickUp Patrol to your Home Screen
Read: PickUp Patrol Parent Guide
Video: Getting Started w/ PickUp Patrol
We use PickUp Patrol to track: Plan Changes, Absences, Early Dismissals, Late Arrivals, Daily Dismissal Plans (default plans).
If you have questions, please contact Gaffney Lane Elementary at shelley.gardner@orecity.k12.or.us or support@pickuppatrol.net.
Save the date! Gaffney Lane's Back to School Night is Sept. 22nd, 5:00-6:30pm. Families can hear about curriculum, instruction, goals, and class climate.
Gaffney Lane families, new and returning!
Join the PTO and Principal Dauch
on the Gaffney Lane playground
August 26 at 5:30pm
&
August 27 at 11:00am
for a GAFFNEY LANE Back to School MEETUP!
Playground fun, chalk, friends new and old!
PTO will be selling Gaffney shirts and answering questions about our awesome school!
Volunteer Registration for the 26-27 School Year is Open!
Everyone who'd like to volunteer for field trips, book fairs, in the classroom, or at recess, etc. must complete the volunteer application each year.
The volunteer process involves a third-party system for background checks which can take up to 12 weeks to process.
https://www.ocsd62.org/o/ocsd/page/volunteer
Everyone who'd like to volunteer for field trips, book fairs, in the classroom, or at recess, etc. must complete the volunteer application each year.
The volunteer process involves a third-party system for background checks which can take up to 12 weeks to process.
https://www.ocsd62.org/o/ocsd/page/volunteer
⏰ New School Hours at Gaffney Lane! ⏰
We’re adding 15 minutes to every school day this year! Here is what you need to know:
🚪 7:25 AM – Doors Open & Breakfast Begins
🔔 7:45 AM – Class Starts
🚌 2:15 PM – Regular Dismissal (1:15 PM on Early Dismissal Wednesdays)
There's no early dismissal on the first Wed., Sept 9th.
See you all bright and early Tuesday, Sept. 8th!
We’re adding 15 minutes to every school day this year! Here is what you need to know:
🚪 7:25 AM – Doors Open & Breakfast Begins
🔔 7:45 AM – Class Starts
🚌 2:15 PM – Regular Dismissal (1:15 PM on Early Dismissal Wednesdays)
There's no early dismissal on the first Wed., Sept 9th.
See you all bright and early Tuesday, Sept. 8th!
School Supply Lists are ready.🖍️✂️✏️ https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1_Hn_kS9mdkCEUJRQtSz0X6gi-2WreemLfUuFeGUpo18/mobilebasic
91 combined years of service! It is with our deepest gratitude, respect, and love, that our Gaffney family honors our retirees today. Traci Sether, Kim Unis, and Tami Archer, you set an example each day of who we strive to be as educators and as good citizens of the community and the world.
Like so many of us, I am better for getting to work alongside each of you all these years. I'm glad to call each of you my sisters, my friends. 💙💛
5th graders finished off strong with a new class called Discovery! Mrs. Fernaeus explained, "Students had a choice between research and present or build!
Research allowed students to pick a topic to study, then present it in a slide show! We had so much fun learning all the fun topics that they chose! In the Build class students were given a chance to see all the materials we had, create a plan on paper, then build!
We had cars, working skeeball, a pinball machine and even a marble maze! It was a blast to see so much creativity!"
