Please feel free to visit the ofrenda at McNary Heights Elementary School. The ofrenda will be outside October 27-November 3. It is in a location visible to cameras and somewhat protected from the weather; however, we recommend you only leave copies of pictures and remember we cannot guarantee the safety of any items left on the display. Please do not add any candles to the display. Any pictures or items remaining November 3 will be discarded.
For more information on Día de los Muertos and the ofrenda, check out this article from The Smithsonian: https://www.si.edu/blog/5-facts-about-dia-de-los-muertos-day-dead
Por favor, siéntase libre a visitar la ofrenda en la escuela primaria McNary Heights. La ofrenda estará afuera del 27 de Octubre al 3 de Noviembre. Está en un lugar visible para las cámaras y algo protegido del clima; sin embargo, le recomendamos que solo deje copias de las fotografías y recuerde que no podemos garantizar la seguridad de las ofrendas que se dejan en el altar. No agregue velas encendidas al altar. Se descartarán las fotografías o ofrendas que queden el 3 de Noviembre.
Para obtener más información sobre el Día de los Muertos y la ofrenda, consulte este artículo del Smithsonian: https://www.si.edu/blog/5-facts-about-dia-de-los-muertos-day-dead
There's a lot of talk about schools opening to on-site instruction. What are the metrics? How do they apply to Umatilla? When and how can students return to classrooms? Join Superintendent Sipe to vist about our status and options, Thursday, October 29th, @ 6 pm via Zoom.
CBMS Red Ribbon Week!
Semana del Liston Rojo de CBMS
We are so thankful for this amazing track! We know it’s been hard on the entire community to stay away from our Athletic Complex during repairs. We need you to avoid it for three more days please to allow the finish to fully set. Monday, it’s ready for walking!
We're so excited about Girls Tech Day! Girls aged 8-24 are invited to attend for a virtual day dedicated to STEM. Register here: http://www.cvent.com/events/aws-girls-tech-day/event-summary-bd517818d92949a99198c428f7b8a8bf.aspx
Thank you, Principals!
It's National School Lunch Week! Please join us in thanking our child nutrition team. We love fueling learners and appreciate all the work they do to make meals for students each day.
Students and parents, do you need internet? We have more hotspots in stock and ready for check out.
Remember, this Friday is State In-Service Day. There is no school.
Are you a grandparent raising grandchildren? If so, check out this great resource: https://oregonkinshipnavigator.org/ They're offering support groups and paid training for caregivers.
Please bring extra help, a wagon or backpack, or strong muscles to meal pickup today. We now provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack. Thursday’s deliveries include Friday’s meals. Thank you, Nutrition Team!
Thank you, Oregon National Guard, for helping at the Athletic Complex today! We continue to work on repairs from the flood in stages as we receive approval from the Corps & FEMA. Fields will be ready and beautiful for sports this spring.
Free Sports Physicals
Free Sports Physicals will be at UHS from 2-5 PM by Family Health Associates on Wednesday, Sept 9th. Masks are required and be aware of distancing during this process. NEW physicals are required for all current 7th, 9th, and 11th graders who would like to do athletics during the next two years. Current 8th, 10th, and 12th graders who had a physical last year DO NOT need one, but if you didn't receive a physical last year and would like to participate this year you will need to get one.
Absences are excused today. If students are able to login, we are here and ready. If students are unable to login, please do not worry. There is no need to phone/email to excuse, we know your plate is extra full today. Meals will be delivered today, please be patient, some routes will be more challenging and could cause delays. Stay safe, Umatilla!
Join us for Question and Answer Sessions with the Principals
McNary Heights:
Tuesday, August 25th
1:00 PM meet.google.com/hzq-wpqu-hwv
or phone 1 405-357-8347 PIN: 121 564 340#
7:00 PM meet.google.com/zmh-bksm-udz
or phone 1 929-251-6084 PIN: 678 567 222#
Clara Brownell
Wednesday, August 26th
1:00 PM meet.google.com/cou-vzug-xyq
or phone 1 516-274-8378 PIN: 910 482 767#
7:00 PM meet.google.com/rqk-dtub-rfc
or phone 1 470-268-2027 PIN: 450 012 008#
Umatilla High
Thursday, August
1:00 PM meet.google.com/cwq-ayhx-qob
or phone 1 607-414-3064 PIN: 966 842 503#
7:00 PM meet.google.com/khv-hmgm-sbi
or phone 1 929-324-9866 PIN: 808 357 419#
If your Chromebook is not working, try turning it on an off again. We know it sounds like an IT joke, but it really does work. Sometimes a restart is required to get a new setting to work. If you're trying to view the Portal from a non-District device, you can view it at https://sites.google.com/umatillasd.org/umatillaonline/home
Bus routes for meal deliveries are posted. Please note, these will change as we adjust according to needs; however, we'll update this same link on Fridays when those changes need to occur. Need to sign up for meals? Email help@umatillasd.org
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pH42-YxbA7_NB6Ag9k_Z_QOrcTPwbb7KvF5UMut6yBk/edit?usp=sharing
OSAA released Athletic guidance for Fall on 07/22/2020: http://www.osaa.org/docs/osaainfo/OSAA_Media_Release_July_22.pdf
Need to register a new student? Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIc3BISmyHHG4NQDgtBPgg0wa9tQIxQbG3P1cltKQhBZEvMw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2a89sy2bzALogPiABL5BYfIrkl4FJzNEjgIAxYDfy0tc-M4MW9oSYS0mo
Looking for this year's school supply list? Stop looking, because it does not exist. We know times are stressful with COVID so we used our donations from Amazon to purchase the following for each student:
1) Earbuds with microphone for online learning
2) Neck buff (for when we return to onsite hybrid instruction)
In addition, each student will have a Chromebook checked out for his/her/their use. A mouse is available for Kinder and first grade students and students with special needs for whom operating the mousepad on the Chromebook is challenging.
Also, basic supplies (pencils, pens, crayons, paper, etc.) will be on meal buses. If you need a supply, just ask at meal delivery. If projects require additional supplies, they'll be sent home on buses as well.