The Ponderosa PTO cordially invites you to join us on a private tour of the Klamath Community College’s new Apprenticeship Center so we can learn more about the educational opportunities available for our kids. It would mean the world to us if you, the administration and parents, came out in support.
When: November 6th
Where: Klamath Community College’s new Apprenticeship Center (Building 10, 7390 South 6th Street, Klamath Falls)
Time: 6PM
What to Bring: Your appetite! The PTO is providing a delicious chili feed for all teachers and parents.
This new facility will help train Klamath students in industry-driven, high-quality trade programs and is a wonderful opportunity for teachers and parents to learn more about the educational opportunities available for our kids. The tour is a part of the PTO’s Parent Lecture and Networking Series, which offers free educational conversations featuring experts on a range of topics to equip Pondo parents and teachers with information, strategies, and support so we can help our children succeed. It is also an opportunity to build community.
The Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services Fall Newsletter is here! Please take a moment to read this free publication here: https://www.klamathtribalhealth.org/newsletter/
Klamath Falls City Schools is inviting the public to view, ask questions and comment on materials intended to be selected as the new High School Social Studies curriculum beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.
A district committee of teachers, parents, and building and district administrators selected the materials from a list of Oregon Department of Education approved materials and is inviting the community to view and comment on the selected materials.
Materials can be viewed at Klamath Union High School, 1300 Monclaire Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Materials will be available for viewing the week of October 30 through November 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sign up for Ponderosa boys basketball today for 7th and 8th graders! Permission slips can be found in the Ponderosa main gym. Practice starts Monday, October 30.
At around 12:20, the Klamath Falls City Schools District Office, along with Klamath Learning Center, went into lockdown after there was a shooting in apartments across the street off Avalon Street. At 1:10 p.m., the lockdown was lifted after there was no threat in the area according to law enforcement. Please call the District Office at 541-883-4719 with any questions.
Staff got their crazy socks on to sock it to bullying! Ponderosa students and staff wore their unique and silliest socks today. Ponderosa is doing this in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month. We want to advocate for others and prevent unfortunate events from happening. There is also a contest with this, and the winners win Bobcat Bucks.
Nightmare at the Fair Maze of Terror will be from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. October 30 at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. The event will be put on by Klamath Union Digital Media.
Look through the flyer for more information along with a link for a promo video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2wkJaGEeQQ
You Matter to Klamath Suicide Prevention Video Contest is now open. Look through the flyer for contest information and visit the link for contest rules and details: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFuKCQL4IY/qvqVc63vgQCqbEFK1hBunw/view?utm_content=DAFuKCQL4IY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer
We encourage families to come to parent and teacher conferences this week. There is no school Friday, Oct. 13. Parent-teacher conferences will run 4 p.m to 8 p.m. on Oct 12 and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 13. Please call your school with any questions.
Come to Modoc Field to watch the crosstown rivalry matchup as Henley visits Klamath Union football at 7 p.m. tonight. If you cannot attend the game in person, here is a link to watch the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/ahlFO4BALEw?feature=shared
Look through the following information about the Pelbob Wreslting Club for any student in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Wrestling Club!!
Pelbob Wrestling Club is starting their 2023-24 season. This club is open to all kids from K - 8th grade. We will split practices based on need for space and to accommodate skill level if needed.
WHO IS THE CLUB FOR:
Anyone (male or female) interested in learning how to wrestle are welcome.
COST: FREE (USA wrestling card required to compete in tournaments)
LOCATION: KU wrestling room, in the fieldhouse (down by the track/football field on Spring St.)
TIME:
Beginner/Novice (All Ages): Monday, Wednesday 6 – 7:30pm
Experienced (All Ages): Wednesday, Thursday (same time)
PRACTICE ATTIRE:
Gym shorts and T-shirt (NO V-NECK SHIRTS OR SLEVELESS SHIRTS) CLEAN Gym shoes or wrestling shoes.
Please no metal buttons, zippers, jewelry, or jeans.
We will officially start October 9th. Please come and check us out if you’re interested! We will need proof of insurance to participate.
Coaches: Adam Hensley, Nicolas Phair
USA Wrestling Club Charter #2655001
If you have any questions, please call or text Adam Hensley at 541-362-6559,
or email at pelbobwrestling@gmail.com
Hear from Miss Klamath Union on the potato festival, the Blazers visit Mills and Pondo in this week's KFCS Friday News Flash: https://www.smore.com/hzfds
Dear Parents, Guardians, and KFCS Members, Klamath Union High School is ramping up Pelican Flight Crew for this school year. This is a great deal to get your child involved with KU Athletics for a reasonable price! This special crew is for future KU Student Athletes currently attending Elementary and Middle School. Membership lasts all school year and grants access to all KUHS athletic games providing the student is wearing their Flight Crew Shirt and has a parent or guardian present at the game. Further details are in the attached flyer. If you would like to sign up you can do so in person at any KU Home game or click here to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSpJdAIuyWZoz-WTSkqm3gVipKxm5fsEhWCk1OT3uj3qgMZw/viewform. Flyer link: https://5il.co/257w3
KUHS Flight Crew Presents: Cheer Camp Crystal Canal 🏕️. Register Today @ https://forms.gle/S5kVBhc8p5nDhDnj6. $40 - Camp Shirt, Bow, Pom’s.
Cheer Camp Registration ends October 6th, 2023. Camp Registration is $40 which includes cheer camp shirt, bow, and poms! Please make payments to Klamath Union Front Office - Memo: Cheer Camp Registration.
One registration PER child! Registration payment is non-refundable but may be transferred to another student.
Cheer Camp Registration link: https://forms.gle/S5kVBhc8p5nDhDnj6.
Contact Information:
Tel: 541.331.6904
Email: kuhscheerleading@gmail.com
Klamath Falls City Schools is asking for your input through ThoughtExchange. We want to hear from you regarding student dress code. We will utilize the input of KFCS staff, students, parents and community members to make decisions on student dress code in the future.
The ThoughtExchange will run Tuesday, Sept. 12 through Tuesday, Sept. 26, and end at midnight. Follow the link to participate in this ThoughtExchange: https://tejoin.com/scroll/276295192
The first week of school at KFCS is in the books. A lot happened in the first week of school. Stay up to date at KFCS and find the first edition of KFCS Friday News Flash here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2779/KFCS/3504084/Bus_Route_Information.pdf
The first day of school is approaching fast. Look through this week's KFCS Friday News Flash for important information before the first day of school. Find the newsletter here: https://www.smore.com/0np9g
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help build the new MOORE PARK PLAYGROUND. When: FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 & SATURDAY, AUGUST 26. Help Healthy Klamath, City of Klamath Falls and Sky Lakes Medical Center, build the new MOORE PARK PLAYGROUND. Call 541-539-8031 or follow the link to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EABA82EA7FEC61-moore#/
KU ATHLETICS Fall Sports Information Night - Wednesday, August 9th at 7pm @ Pel Court.
Come to our annual KU Fall Sports Information Night to learn about our programs, meet our coaches, and get ready for August 14th. Our coaches have been gearing up for their seasons and look forward to meeting families and student-athletes on Wednesday, August 9th at 7pm @ Pel Court.
For a Facebook invite, click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3140206242947107?ref=newsfeed
Any Klamath Union High School student wanting to participate in a fall sport, needs a sports physical to play. Walk-ins are welcome for a physical at BestMed Urgent Care - Klamath Falls, or register for an appointment at https://www.clockwisemd.com/hospitals/6173/visits/new
Healthy Klamath will be putting on a Summer Bike Camp at Mike's Fieldhouse for Klamath Falls City Schools students in first grade through fifth grade. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. August 15-18. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_MCngO_g8LloTi7hA-knHhXUqNnAOV0EZ1_k2HKZnRfkqow/viewform
