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  • Mr. Schumakers corner 9/18

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/18/2023

    “For every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness.” 

    – Ralph Waldo Emerson.
     
    Kudos:
    ALL Staff - Thank you for attending the Character Strong training and getting our SEL Program up and running.
    Tye and Crew - Thank you for helping our kids understand bus safety through education and practice.
    KristenSheliaTye, and CREW - outstanding job last Thursday night. The atmosphere, festivities, and food were a big success.
     
    Week in Review:
    Monday- Field Trip: Fish Hatchery, REACH, JH VB @ Bickleton
    Tuesday- Staff Meeting, REACH, HS VB @ Klickitat, JH FB @ Dufur
    Wednesday-Seniors Graduation Orders, District Meeting, Student Staffing, REACH, JH VB vs. Klickitat
    Thursday- REACH, HS VB vs. Horizon
    Friday- REACH, HS FB @ St. Paul
    Saturday- HS VB @ Ione
     
    1. Cheyne and I will conduct safety/welfare checks on attendance concern students on Monday.
     
    2. Josten is here taking Senior Orders on Wednesday.
     
    3. I have some Class Syllabus I still need to collect. The deadline was Sept. 15th. Please submit those as soon as possible. Thanks:)
     
    4. Teachers- I will need a curriculum/materials list of all items you use in your instructional practice within the classroom by September 22. The purpose of this is to establish a Curriculum Adoption Cycle for the district. (Title, Publisher, Copy Year Date, and the date you started using it in your classroom).
     
    5. K-5 Field Trip on Monday to Fish Hatchery.
     
    6. Keep up the good work. The work you do each day makes a meaningful impact. 
     
    CEL to Ponder:
    P4 Communication of learning target(s)

    The teacher communicates the learning target(s) through verbal and visual strategies, checks for student understanding of the learning target(s), and references the target(s) throughout the instruction.
     
    A Little Humor:
    -"I only know 25 letters of the alphabet. I don't know y."

    -"How does the moon cut his hair?" "Eclipse it."

    -"What did one wall say to the other?" "I'll meet you at the corner."

    -"What did the zero say to the eight?" "That belt looks good on you."

    -Chuck Norris can dribble a bowling ball.
     
    Reflection:
    When a point is reflected across the line y = x, the x-coordinates and y-coordinates change their place. Similarly, when a point is reflected across the line y = -x, the x-coordinates and y-coordinates change their place and are negated. Therefore, The reflection of the point (x, y) across the line y = x is (y, x).
     
    How does this relate to human emotions?
    I bet Matt can translate...
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    Chris Schumaker
    Superintendent/Principal
    Wishram Schools
    1-509-748-2551
     
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  • Admin Corner

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/8/2023

    Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.- -Walt Whitman--

     
    One of my all-time favorite quotes. It has true power in its words.
     
    Kudos-
    -Thank you, Kadee and Judy. I visited both of your rooms today and observed students engaged and learning.
    -Thank you, Tye and Crew. The fire drill went well.
    -Thank you, Sheila, for keeping us fed!
    -Thank you, Jason - you can always respond to my web/program/computer requests. 
     
    Week in Review:
    Monday- WIN Grade Checks, Character Strong Training (HS), 1st Day of REACH
    Tuesday- 1st Character Strong Lesson, Staff Meeting, HS VB vs. So. WASCO
    Wednesday- WIN VOCAB, Character Strong Training (Elem)
    Thursday- Xello Intro Lesson, HS VB @ Dufur, WAGAP Event
    Friday- VOCAB.com, HS FB vs Perrydale
     
    1. No Leadership Meeting on Monday- Most of the staff will be in the Character Strong Training. The Training is in Mr. Cooper's room. The training starts at 2:55.  - Elementary will follow the same process for their training on Wednesday.
     
    2. Just a reminder - Set up your Vocabulary.com Rosters for your Advisory Class.
    3.  WAGAP Circus Night is Thursday - see attachment.
     
    4. REACH starts Monday - see attachment.
     
    5. Good luck with your fantasy football games.
     
    6. We are in week Three! Keep up the great work. This will be our 1st 5-day week.
     
    CEL to Ponder:

    P4 Communication of learning target(s)
    -The teacher communicates the learning target(s) through verbal and visual strategies, checks for student understanding of the learning target(s), and references the target(s) throughout instruction.

     
    A Litter Humor:
    -"I asked my dog what's two minus two. He said nothing."
    -"What did Baby Corn say to Mama Corn?" "Where's Pop Corn?"
    -"What's the best thing about Switzerland?" "I don't know, but the flag is a big plus."
    -"What does a sprinter eat before a race?" "Nothing, they fast!"
    -"Where do you learn to make a banana split?" "Sundae school."
     
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    Reflection:
    If not now, when?
     
    ______________________________________________
    Chris Schumaker
    Superintendent/Principal
    Wishram Schools
    1-509-748-2551
     
     
     
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  • The Principal's Corner for Sept 5 - Sept 8

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/1/2023 12:00:00 PM

    "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." —Dolly Parton.

     
    Dolly has a good point. Many times, bad days and sad moments give us the perspective and experience to enjoy the sunshine and happy opportunities. 
     
    Kudos-
    Thank you, Jason, for getting all my stuff posted on the website.
    Thank you, Ronnie, for keeping our office sane through all the craziness.
    Thank you, Elementary Teachers- you have your hands full - and you are still grabbing more. I appreciate your flexibility and fortitude. 
    Thank you, Matt, for helping us out with Elementary Support.
     
    Week in Review:
    Monday- No School
    Tuesday- Staff Meeting, Enrollment Count Day
    Wednesday- District Leadership Team Meeting
    Thursday- HS VB vs. Wheeler Co.
    Friday- HS Football @ Elgin
     
    1. Tuesday is our First Staff Meeting
     
    2.  I will also need a copy of your class syllabus for each class you teach.
    A really good resource for this is at: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/course-syllabus-how-to/. These are important to have and are kept on file. Colleges, the state auditor, and parents will ask to see these. I will collect these by Sept. 15th. Please feel free to either give me a paper copy or an electronic version.
     
    3. Teachers- I will need a curriculum/materials list of all items you use in your instructional practice within the classroom by September 22. The purpose of this is to establish a Curriculum Adoption Cycle for the district. (Title, Publisher, Copy Year Date, and the date you started using it in your classroom).
     
    4. I am trying to arrange training for Character Strong and Xello- more to come.
     
    5. I do have a request. If you need to message me directly- please send me an email. I am not good at Google Chats, and I will miss things, especially with multiple chats. I am a simple guy, and I like simple communication that I can track. Please send me an email. 
     
    CEL To Ponder:
    Criterion 1: Centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement. 
     
    P1 Learning target(s) connected to standards
    Lessons are based on grade-level standards. The daily learning target(s) align with the standard. Students can rephrase the learning target(s) in their own words.
     
    Remember- When I do observations, if I do not see a learning target or students cannot communicate the learning target- the lesson becomes BASIC. All learning starts with the Learning Target in the CEL5D+ Framework.
     
    A Little Humor:
    -Dear Math, grow up and solve your own problems.

    -What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?" "Supplies!"
     
    -Have you heard about the chocolate record player? It sounds pretty sweet.
     
    -Chuck Norris went skydiving, and his parachute didn't open. Chuck took it back for a refund.
     
    Reflection:
    What song cheers you up?
     
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    Chris Schumaker
    Superintendent/Principal
    Wishram Schools
    1-509-748-2551
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  • Mr. Schumaker's 2023 kickoff message

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 8/25/2023 11:00:00 AM

    Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory. 

    -George S. Patton
     
    Each week, you will receive a Principal's Corner from me. It will contain a positive message, scheduling information, CEL 5D+ Tips, Dad Jokes, and a Reflective Question. This is how I ensure we are updated on our information, connected on important dates and action items, have a little fun, and have a weekly dose of Professional Learning.
     
    Kudos:
    -Thank you, staff, for two days of great professional learning.
    -Thank you, Sarah and Ronni, for all your hard work preparing the office for the new school year.
    -Thank you, Tye, Antoine, and Jason, for all the extra summer work. The grounds, building, and rooms looked great and ready for students.
    -Sheila and crew, you prepared some great lunches last week for our PD. You all rock! 

    Thank you, Wishram, for 101 Students! We are excited!
     
    WEEK in Review:
    Monday- New Staff Orientation 
    Tuesday- First Staff Day Back, Open House
    Wednesday- 1st Day of School Kindergarten is on a half-day
    Thursday- Normal Day with early release for Kindergarten
    Friday- Normal Day with early release for Kindergarten 
     
    1. There is still time to join our Wishram Fantasy Football League. The draft is next Thursday, August 29. Click the link to join:
     
    2. Tuesday is our Flex Day. We start at 11:00 and end at 7:00. Please take a look at your Welcome Back Staff Letter for the schedule. Open House is from 6 to 7. The Community Dinner runs from 6:00 to 6:25, and after 6:25 to 7:00, we will follow the schedule for a typical day with 5-minute class periods. Please have a class syllabus ready for parents.
     
    3. Teachers- I will need a curriculum/materials list of all items you use in your instructional practice within the classroom by September 22. The purpose of this is to establish a Curriculum Adoption Cycle for the district. (Title, Publisher, Copy Year Date, and the date you started using it in your classroom).
     
    4. I will also need a copy of your class syllabus for each class you teach.
    A really good resource for this is at: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/course-syllabus-how-to/ . These are important to have and are kept on file. Colleges, the state auditor, and parents will ask to see these. I will collect these by Sept. 15th. Please feel free to either give me a paper copy or an electronic version.
     
    5. The First Staff meeting is Sept 5th. - Every Tuesday from 2:50 to 3:20.
     
    6. Welcome Cheyne, Matt, Cassandra, and Aidan to our learning community. We are happy to have you here!
     
    CEL to Ponder:
    P1    Purpose – Standards: Connection to standards, broader purpose, and transferable skill
     
    The lesson is based on grade level standards, and the learning target(s) align with the standard. The lesson is frequently linked to a broader purpose or a transferable skill.
     
    Just to remind you, in CEL 5D+ - All of Criterion One won't be Proficient without a Learning Target on the Board. The target needs to be communicated and reinforced throughout the lesson.
     
    A Little Humor:
    -"I'm afraid of the calendar. Its days are numbered."

    -"My wife said I should do lunges to stay in shape. That would be a big step forward."

    -"Why do fathers take an extra pair of socks when they go golfing?" "In case they get a hole in one!"

    -"Singing in the shower is fun until you get soap in your mouth. Then it's a soap opera."

    Chuck Norris - If you spell Chuck Norris in Scrabble, you win. Forever.
     
    Reflection:
    What makes Wishram Great?   Reply all...
    ____________________________________________
    Chris Schumaker
    Superintendent/Principal
    Wishram Schools
    1-509-748-2551
     
     
     
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  • Welcome back!

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 7/14/2023

         

         I know it's still the middle of July but we would like to share a welcome-back message with you from our new Superintendent, Mr. Chris Schumaker, who comes to us from White Pass School District.  Please help us welcome him to our Wishram family!

    Mr. Schumakers Welcome Back Letter

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  • HSFB@St.Paul

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/22/2023

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  • HSVB@home

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/21/2023

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  • JHVB@home

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/20/2023

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  • HSVB today!

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/19/2023

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  • JHFB@Dufur

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/19/2023

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  • JHVB@Bickleton!

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/18/2023

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  • HSFB at home tonight!

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/15/2023

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  • HSVB @ Dufur

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/14/2023

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  • HSFB tonight

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/8/2023

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    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/8/2023

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  • Wishram High and Elementary School


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    Wishram High and Elementary School

     

    MISSION STATEMENT:

    Wishram School is a partnership of students, staff, parents, and the community.

    Our goal is to provide a positive school experience, foster personal and academic growth, and teach skills for a successful life.

  • Mr. Devoe

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/22/2023

    May be an image of 1 person and text that says 'STAFF SPOTLIGHT Hi, My name is Dave DeVoe and am the cTe (Career And Technical Education) instuctor here at Wishram School. teach all cTe classes including: Architecture and Construction; Cabinetry/Millwork Welding; Core+ Construction; and Geometry also am the cTe director and I'm head coach for Baseball and Football. In my free time, enjoy raising steers, chickens, hunting, gardening and spending time with my wife, Nancy. look forward to helping Wishram students learn to build and develop the skills they need to be successful in life.'

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  • Mr. Jai

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/22/2023

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  • Ms, Ronni

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/13/2023

    May be an image of 1 person and text that says 'STAFF SPOTLIGHT Hey There! My name is Ronni Orton-Blodgett. am your school's District Data Coordinator- AKA School Secretary. first started working as the Lunch Lady back in 2017. grew up in Idaho and love to make trips back home to visit my family. msidaiW ora My hobbies include being a sports mom (mainly basketball, because BALL IS LIFE), being an aunty to my nieces and nephews, spending time with my family and enjoying life in the outdoors. oqdef I am looking forward to working with your students and our families:)'

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  • Mr. Cameron

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/13/2023

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  • Mrs. Skye Cooper

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/11/2023

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    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/8/2023

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  • Staff spotlight Mr. Antoine

    Posted by Jason Cooper on 9/6/2023

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