On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the James Ivory Performing Arts Center at Klamath Union High School at 7PM, the Ponderosa Middle School Parent Teacher Organization is hosting nationally recognized education expert Robert Pondiscio. The event is open to the public and free of charge.
Robert is a former TIME magazine reporter, and a public school teacher in the South Bronx. He is author of the acclaimed book, "How the Other Half Learns," which looks at schools that succeed with low-income and challenged students. The Washington Post called the book "a work of genius," while the New York Times praised the book as “unsparingly honest.”
Earlier in the day, Robert will present to Klamath Falls City Schools district teachers during their professional development time. Then that evening, he will present to parents and community members in an open event. Community supporters of the event include:
Assistance League of the Klamath Basin
CASA for the Children of the Klamath Basin
Cascades East Family Medicine Residency
Cascade Health Alliance
Chancellor Drilling and Pump
Citizens for Safe Schools
Coldwell Banker Holman Premier Realty
Diversified Contractors, Inc.
Eco Solar
Healthy Klamath
Holiday Jewelry
Juncos and Junipers
Klamath Community College
Klamath Community Foundation
Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA)
Klamath Health Partnership (Open Door Clinic)
Klamath County Rotary Club
Klamath Works
Lithia Motors/ Driveway
Oregon Institute of Technology
Skylakes Medical Center
Smith Brothers Family Dentistry
SMART Reading of the Klamath Basin
Smith Bates MarCom Solutions
Dave and Holly Stork
Attached is a flyer with additional information regarding the event.
The first week of February is National School Counseling Week. Look to see a mention about our counselors at KFCS in this week's KFCS Friday News Flash: https://www.smore.com/wfe13
PBIS Rewards
Find the first edition of the KFCS newsletter for the month of February here: https://www.smore.com/19bmf
Klamath Falls City Schools Friday News Flash can be found here. Keep up to date with what is happening at our school district here: https://www.smore.com/89wtz
Stay up to date with what is going on at KFCS, including a note from Superintendent Keith A. Brown regarding our recent ThoughtExchange launched about EagleRidge High School: https://www.smore.com/2e5w3
Come support Klamath Union Pelican baseball to help with paying for gear and program needs. Come win prizes put together by players and families!
When: Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and fundraiser will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 27 at the Ponderosa Middle School cafeteria.
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Dear Klamath Falls City Schools families, the Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority have come up with a guidance around when a student should stay home sick. Please review the following document as a health guidance for going to school.
We need your input on "What thoughts or questions do you have about EagleRidge High School joining Klamath Falls City Schools as one of its high schools?". To gather your feedback, we're using a tool called ThoughtExchange. All of our voices matter, so your participation is crucial and valued.
Click here to participate: https://tejoin.com/scroll/569178560
You'll be asked to respond to one open-ended question, consider and assign stars to some of the ideas shared by others and learn what's important to the group.
Your thoughts and stars are confidential. You can come back as often as you'd like to participate and, in fact, we ask that you do come back to star some of the new ideas shared since you first participated.
All Klamath Falls City Schools will be closed today, January 10, 2024 due to inclement weather. All district activities are canceled as well.
All KFCS schools will be closed today, January 9, 2024 due to inclement weather. All district activities are canceled.
PBIS Rewards for January
As winter break has arrived, look through this week's KFCS Friday News Flash to see happenings at the district. Enjoy the winter break! https://www.smore.com/wjdh9
-Girls basketball permission forms are located in the Big gym and the front office. Please return those to Mr. Woodley.
-Wrestling permission forms are located in the Big gym and the front office. Please return those to Mr. Woodley.
Practices start Tuesday, January 2nd for both wrestling and girls basketball. Permission forms must be returned before you can practice.
Spirit Week!
Ponderosa students had fun during the first drop of snow this year. Watch a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF2nIOeaygc&t=1s
Snowflake Mile!
Race Day: Thursday, December 7th. Runners please arrive before 6:40 pm
Where: In front of the Klamath County Museum
Please join us for the Ponderosa Choir and Orchestra concert on December 12th at 7:00 pm in the Ponderosa gym!
