This is a reminder that our survey will close on Wednesday, March 18. Please take a bit of time to watch our informational video and share your thoughts in our survey for the 2026-2027 Budget.
www.ocsd62.org/page/district-annual-budget
Monday- Mismatch Monday, Wear clothes that don't math at all
Tuesday- Make a Rainbow, Wear one color of the rainbow and find friends to complete the rainbow.
Wednesday- Fancy Day, Wear fancy clothes
Thursday- Decade Day, Dress up from your favorite decade
Friday- Dress like a teacher and the teachers will dress like students
Please take a bit of time to watch our informational video and share your thoughts in our survey for the 2026-2027 Budget.
www.ocsd62.org/page/district-annual-budget
Please join us on March 10th at 6:00 PM in the Gaffney Lane Gym for Family Folk Dance Night! 🏫
This is truly one of our favorite events of the year! 🥰 The students are SO excited to teach you the folk dances they've been learning in music class! 🎻💃
It’s going to be a high-energy night, so please come ready to move! Don't forget:
👟 Comfortable shoes
💧 Water bottles
😊 Your best dance moves!
From the warm meals in the cafeteria and the rides on the bus to the safe, clean spaces and the vital support in our classrooms—our classified staff truly do it all.
To our instructional assistants, custodians, office staff, bus drivers, health room attendant, nutrition team, and all our other classified friends: Thank you for your dedication, your smiles, and for making Gaffney a better place to learn. We literally couldn’t do this without you!
Oregon City School District's Strategic Plan is built on partnership — with students, families, staff, and community. Strong partnerships start with strong communication, and strong communication starts with listening to you.
Take our 10–15 minute survey by April 1.
Your responses will guide how we communicate across the district — from school newsletters to community updates.
Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S6YCTFM
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone—for kids and families! We invite families with incoming kindergarten students to attend Kinder Connect, our in-person kindergarten open house events at Oregon City School District schools.
Kinder Connect is a chance to:
✨ Tour the school
👋 Meet kindergarten teachers and staff
🏫 See classrooms and shared spaces
❓ Ask questions and learn what to expect
😊 Help your child feel excited and comfortable about starting school
📅 Kinder Connect Dates
• Gaffney Lane & John McLoughlin — March 3 | 6–7 p.m.
• Beavercreek, Holcomb & Redland — March 10 | 6–7 p.m.
• Candy Lane — April 21 | 6–7 p.m. (for students selected through the lottery)
Families are encouraged to attend the event at their neighborhood school. You’re welcome whether you’ve already registered or are still in the process.
Kindergarten is about curiosity, connection, and confidence—and Kinder Connect is a great first step. We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙
📍 Learn more on the Oregon City School District website. www.ocsd62.org/page/kinder-connect
Please direct questions about the food drive to our awesome PTO Treasurer, Allie Stewart via email at allie@gaffneylanepto.org.
SOME OF THE MOST WANTED FOODS
Consider donating healthy, whole grain, low-fat, low-sodium and low-sugar products.
PEANUT BUTTER and other nut butters
CANNED AND BOXED MEALS: soup, chili, stew
CANNED MEAT: chicken, salmon, tuna
BEANS AND PEAS canned or dried
PASTA, RICE, AND CEREAL whole grains
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
SHELF-STABLE MILK
COOKING OIL
100% FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE canned, plastic, or boxed
Are you ready to register for Kindergarten? Check out this awesome dual language option!
🌟 ¡Todos Unidos! Lottery Is Open 🌟
Families interested in a Spanish–English dual language immersion experience for their child are invited to learn more about our program ¡Todos Unidos!, offered through the Oregon City School District.
¡Todos Unidos! is a K–12 pathway that begins at Candy Lane Elementary, where students learn to read, write, speak, and listen in both Spanish and English while meeting grade-level academic standards. The program supports strong academics, cultural understanding, and bilingualism from an early age.
📝 Enrollment for kindergarten and first grade is through a lottery.
Families who are interested must enter the lottery to be considered for placement. Our lottery is now open and will run through April 1, so don't wait!
📅 Families are encouraged to attend a virtual informational session on February 26 to hear about the program, ask questions, and learn how the lottery works.
Even if you plan to enter the lottery, families should still register for their neighborhood school to ensure a smooth enrollment process.
If you’re curious about dual language learning and want to explore a bilingual school community, ¡Todos Unidos! may be a great fit for your family.
📍 Learn more, attend the info session, and enter the lottery on Candy Lane's website. www.candylaneschool.org
