Friday, October 29, 2010

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Homework for October 28

Due Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Assignments:
Speech: Students need to be prepared with their character speeches on Friday. See last week’s parent letter or visit our classroom blog for more information.

Family Writing: Tell about a fun event or holiday that you have participated in. What made it fun? Describe one thing about that event or holiday.

Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.

Literacy:
Language arts homework, “Smokey the Bear”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.

Read 30 minutes. Don’t forget to help your child remember to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in.

Math:
* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.

*Continue playing the 2 math games that I’ve sent home, “Multiplication Pairs” and “Count and Compare”. Please play these often at home. It will take a lot of practice!

*Continue playing the math game I sent home, “Cover 50” at least once a week.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Free Family Environmental Lectures!

October 28, 2010

Author/Illustrator Nan Woodman

Running with Whales

Nan Woodman, author and illustrator for National Geographic, kicks off the 2010-2011 Lecture Series with a talk about "seeing through the eyes of whales" using National Geographic Crittercam. Crittercam is a device worn by wild animals allowing scientists to see into their world without human interference, to study animal behavior and gather environmental data. Woodman, a Crittercam team member, will show and talk about the lives of humpback whales monitored using the device.





November 18, 2010

Jessica Pautsch

Eko-Trek Tours

Innovative grassroots initiaves are rapidly emerging as our collective understanding of environmental sustainability deepens. Eco Trek Tours recognizes the importance for the exchange of ideas behind these initiatives, and serves to identify and showcase these initiatives through meaningful and relevant tours for youth. Eco Trek has established a social venture model that cultivates community, creates a strong sense of place, and fuels a movement towards environmental sustainability.



January 27, 2011

Paul Ries

Green Infrastructure Networks of Woodlands, Wetlands and Grasslands



February 24, 2011

Dr. David Montgomery

Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations



March 17, 2011

Steve Amen

Oregon Field Guide: Highlights from the Show



April 28, 2011

Amy Korst

Low Impact Living



May 26, 2011

Allison Hensey

Oregon Environmental Council's Healthy Food and Farms Program

Homework for October 21

Due Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2009

Assignments:
Family Writing and Speech:
Write notes on cards to tell about what book character you are planning on dressing up as on Friday, October 29. Include (one card for each topic): Who My Character Is (include book and author), A Short Retell of the Book (Think of 8 key points), Anything Else I Want to Share About My Character, What I Like Best About My Character (I’ve provided 4 note cards for the task). You may pretend you’re this character during your speech. Be prepared to present to the class on Friday. This will count as the first speech for the year. I will be scoring on:
*Students will be scored on:
1. Having a beginning (Grab our interest!!), middle, and an ending …the more interesting the better!
2. Using correct grammar.
3. Use descriptive language.
4. Giving the audience eye contact and appropriate body gestures.
5. Speaking loud enough for the audience to hear.
6. Use your voice as a tool in storytelling.
5. Keeping the body from fidgeting.

Writing and working on speeches together encourages your child to see you having fun, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.

Literacy:
Language arts homework, “Thunder and Lightning”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.

Read 30 minutes. Don’t forget to help your child remember to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in.

Math:
* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.

*Continue playing the 2 math games that I’ve sent home, “Multiplication Pairs” and “Count and Compare”. Please play these often at home. It will take a lot of practice!

*Continue playing the math game I sent home last week, “Cover 50” at least once a week

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Free Environmental Classes Offered

Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center, 1320 A Street NE, Salem, is offering classes; "Sustainability: Solar Power" on Thursday, October 14, "Watershed Ed" on Thursday, November 11, "Geology" on Thursday, January 13, "Invertebrates" on Thursday, February 10, "Birds" on Thurday, March 10, "Temperate Rainforests" on Thursday, April 14, "Native Plants" on Thursday, May 12, and "Oak Savannah" on Thursday, June 9. All classes are from 4-5:30 and space is limited. RSVP at 503-391-4145 or email fscel@fselc.org. Their website is www.fselc.org if you would like more details on classes.

Timez Attack

One of my former students gave me this website link: Timez Attack. I added it to our links. He was very excited about it! He told me it's a great one for practicing multiplication facts. It involves downloading it to your computer. There seems to be a free and a paid version available.

Thursday, October 07, 2010

Homework for October 7

Due Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2009

Assignments:
Family Writing:
Think about an exciting experience or event that you would like to share. Write a personal narrative about it. Consider creating a mood of suspense, humor, or fantasy. Tell what happened and how you felt.
Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.

Literacy:
Language arts homework, “One Tent…What Next”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.

Read 30 minutes. Don’t forget to help your child remember to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in. That’s ok once in awhile!

Math:
*On Tuesday I sent home the arrays to finish. They should have been finished, cut up, and brought back to school in a plastic bag. They are needed for the games below. If your child returned them to me, they were returned today with the homework packet.

*I’m sending home 2 math games with instructions that we’ve been playing in school, “Multiplication Pairs” and “Count and Compare”. Please play these often at home. It will take a lot of practice!

*Continue playing the math game I sent home last week, “Cover 50” at least once a week.

Friday, October 01, 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Homework for October 30

Due Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2009

Assignments:
Family Writing:
Try to use all of the spelling words from the preview list that I sent home on Tuesday (below, saw, something, thought, both) in a story that makes sense. Choose any topic. The story needs a beginning, middle, and ending. Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.

Literacy:
Language arts homework, “How to Pitch a Tent”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.

Keep building up the reading time for this month from 15 to 30 minutes each day. Don’t forget to help your child remember to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in. That’s ok once in awhile!

Math:
Your child needs to continue working on memorizing the addition facts. Help with this would be appreciated. Soon I will be checking to see which facts your child still needs to work on.

* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.

*I’m sending home a game, “Cover 50” with instructions. Please play the game with your child several times a week to reinforce multiples in helping with multiplication and division.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Homework for September 22

Due Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 (Picture Day!)

If you didn’t have the opportunity to visit during the “Curriculum Night” (Parent Information Night), I put my presentation on the Blog. Remember the Blog and links are a resource to you as well as to your child. (http://forestridgec4.blogspot.com)

Thank you to the 10 families who worked with their child on last week’s family writing activity. You will see the gains your child makes in his/her writing!

Assignment:
Writing:
Write a thank you note to someone who recently did something nice for you. (I’ll return the letter without any marks on it, so you can give it to the person!) State your reason for writing the letter. Explain in detail what effect his/her action had. Let him/her know again how much you appreciated his/her efforts. Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.

Literacy:
Language arts homework, “One Tent, Lots of Stuff”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.

Keep building up the reading time for this month from 15 to 30 minutes each day. Don’t forget to help your child remember to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in. That’s ok once in awhile!

Math:

* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.

Your child needs to continue working on memorizing the addition and subtraction facts. Help with this would be appreciated. Soon I will be checking to see which facts your child still needs to work on.

Your child should know his/her multiples of 2 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20), multiples of 3 (3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30), multiples of 5 (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50), multiples of 10 (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100).

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Correction About Homework

On an earlier parent letter and Blog, I wrote the wrong day when homework comes home. I'm so sorry for the confusion. Homework comes home on Thursdays and is due back the following Wednesday.

Tonight there is a short and fun math homework assignment that will help us with tomorrow's math class. The paper is due back, tomorrow, Friday, September 17.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Homework for September 16

Due Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Family Writing:
Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. I’d like to encourage you and your child to write together. Write about something you did together. Tell a short story using setting (time and place), characters (example: you and your child—See if some personality can come out in the story!), and plot (simple problem and solution) Next, use details to make the story more clear and vivid. Finally, end with a satisfying conclusion. Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns.

Reading:
Language arts homework, “Two Boys, Big Plans”, is similar in format and skills to the Oregon third grade reading assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.

Keep building up the reading time for this month from 15 to 30 minutes each day. Don’t forget to help your child remember to bring the RAH (Read at Home) folder back to school each day. If you don’t have time to read one evening, please still sign the card with 0 minutes written in. That’s ok once in awhile!

Math:
Your child needs to continue working on memorizing the addition facts. Help with this would be appreciated. Soon I will be checking to see which facts your child still needs to work on.

* Math problems, similar to OAKS (state assessment), are in this packet to help students practice for the state math assessment.

Thursday, September 09, 2010

Homework Letter for September 9, 2010

Dear Parents,
Regular homework will begin next week Wednesday. Please do the following things between now and next Wednesday:

1. For math, please practice addition and subtraction flashcards about 10 minutes each day. If you don’t have flashcards, you can download them from the link on my blog site (http://forestridgec4.blogspot.com) or send me an e-mail (ryan_ginny@salkeiz.k12.or.us), and I’ll be sure your child receives a set.
2. Explore the different websites for math on our blog site (http://forestridgec4.blogspot.com).
3. Tomorrow we are decorating our “Writer’s Notebooks”. Your child has been asked to bring copies of photos of favorite things. Favorite words, words of things he/she likes to do, or expressions can be written on a computer and cut up.
4. Don’t forget to have your child read 15-30 minutes a day. Your child is to return the clear plastic book folder with the filled out reading log (kept inside the folder) each day.
Thank you!

First Days of School

Parent Information Letter

WELCOME!
We have Kaila La Marche, a student teacher from Western Oregon University with us off and on through most of the year. She’s exited to learn and work with us. I know we’ll all benefit from her time at Forest Ridge.

Blog Site
Please check our classroom blog site frequently. I updated it at least weekly. The weekly parent note that comes home on Thursday is posted on the blog. I also take pictures periodically and post them. It’s also a great resource for both students and parents with the links that I’ve entered on it. If your child needs extra help, has a high interest, or needs/wants to practice a skill in a specific area, check out the links!

School Website: http://forestridge.salkeiz.k12.or.us/
Our Classroom blog site: http://forestridgec4.blogspot.com/


BIRTHDAYS

Parents are welcome to help celebrate their child’s birthday by bringing treats or a book to share to school. Please e-mail, call, or send a note with your child if you plan to do so. Birthday celebrations are generally held fifteen minutes before dismissal (3:00 pm).

BOOK ORDERS

Order forms will go home approximately every month. If you are interested in ordering books, please return your payment and completed order form. Remember to make checks out to SCHOLASTIC BOOKS, not Forest Ridge School! Book orders generally take 2 weeks to arrive.


HOMEWORK

Math homework is to work on math facts for about 10 minutes daily until mastered. My blog site has links to many different sites for practice. Flashcards are also a great way to practice the facts. Students need to begin with addition and subtraction the first couple of weeks of school, and then we’ll begin multiplication. I will also be sending a sheet home with a set of multiple choice questions that represent the types of questions that are asked on the state assessment that will be given in January for the first time. This will come home on Thursday and be due back on the following Wednesday.

Math games will be sent home periodically. Keep the games at home in a safe place for practice throughout the year. Reviewing the games periodically after a new game is sent home is an excellent idea! Practice the games several times a week. Your child will need an adult or older sibling to play the games.

Thursday I will assign a writing topic for a family writing activity. I’ve found that the students, who with their parents, participated in the weekly writing activity, showed remarkable gains in their writing. The family writing activity is due the following Wednesday.

A weekly language arts homework page will be assigned on Thursday and is due the following Wednesday. It is similar in format and skills to the Oregon Third Grade Reading Assessment. It will benefit your child greatly to complete it each week. PLEASE feel free to help your child with it, even on some of the reading, if necessary.

Approximately every 6 or 7 days a spelling homework sheet will come home. It is a review of the spelling concepts we’ve been working on. The sheet will help your child with the spelling check-up the following day. The spelling homework sheet is due the day after it is assigned.

Each day your child will bring home a book in a clear plastic folder with a “Read-At-Home” (RAH) log. This folder with the log card and book is due back the next day. Each student is expected to read for 30 minutes daily. Please sign the card with the number of minutes your child read each day. The card must be signed, or the child will be asked to call your home in the morning to ask for your assistance in reminding him/her to return the folder, book, and book log the next day.

Occasionally, other homework or “special projects” will be assigned. The due dates for these assignments will be indicated.


LIBRARY

We will have one scheduled library checkout time per week on WEDNESDAY. Please make sure that your child returns his/her books on TUESDAY, as that is the policy of the library.


LITERACY

The comprehensive literacy model used in the classroom to teach reading includes the following components: purposeful instruction, modeled reading, shared reading, guided reading, independent reading, and word study. The students will be using a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction texts throughout the year. There will be an emphasis on helping children find “Just Right” texts to be successful readers who increase their reading skills all year long.

P.E.

Your child will be attending P.E. class 3 days each week: MONDAY, TUESDAY, and FRIDAY. Students need to wear shoes and clothing appropriate for P.E. participation.

MATH

The core math program is Investigations. We supplement with Number Corner which complements Investigations well with lots of practice and games. Many concepts are introduced and reinforced during Number Corner.


SPELLING

The Rebecca Sitton Spelling and Word Skills program will be used. Instead of a “spelling list” going home each Monday with a test to follow on Friday, in class there will be daily work and instruction which is research-based to ensure that students learn to spell for writing. That is, to spell words forever, not just for a test. Assessment will occur in class, and students will bring home words they have not yet mastered. These words can be worked on at home and will continue to be used in the lessons at school.

SUPPLIES

You and your child are responsible for getting the necessary supplies to school. Please check with your child occasionally to make sure he/she has wide ruled notebook paper, #2 pencils (not mechanical), and erasers. Three ring binders are NOT needed in third grade. Pee Chee type folders with pockets at the bottom are GREAT place for neatly storing notebook paper in desks.

WRITING

The students will be provided instruction in many modes of writing, including narrative, imaginative, expository, and persuasive. We will focus on the structure of sentences, paragraphs, and multi-paragraph papers. Purposeful instruction will include modeled writing, shared writing, guided writing, and independent writing. The students will use writers’ notebooks and word processing.

VOLUNTEERS

I’ll let you know when I have a schedule ready. You might e-mail me with times that you are available if you get anxious to help!

You will get to work with individuals or very small groups of two to three students or perhaps help me prepare or organize materials.

Remember that all volunteers need to have a completed criminal background check on file with the office BEFORE volunteering. (This will apply to chaperoning field trips later in the year as well.)

You can reach me at:
503-399-5548 or e-mail ryan_ginny@salkeiz.k12.or.us
Mrs. Ginny Ryan

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Salem By Malia

Salem
Salem is a beautiful place,
A river runs through it, at a nice slow pace.
At Riverfront Park the carousel we ride,
When I ride it I feel so much pride,
Each horse looks like it's almost alive!
Another fun place is the Gilbert House,
We learn and we play and we run about.
The Capitol Building stands tall and proud,
The Golden Pioneer reaches for the cloud.
Bush Park is beautiful and it's fun to see.
The Mission Mill Museum and its history.
So now you see there's so much to do,
I hope you'll come and think so, too!
By Malia

Saturday, June 05, 2010

Pond's List of Summer Activities!!!

*Als Garden Center: Sat,June 5th 11:00am $5 register @ (503)981-1245
"Plant your own Herb Garden" Woodburn


*TODAY!!! June 5th Free RV and Tent camping at Oregon State Parks Day Use Fee waived! Go enjoy a park!

*Michaels Craft Workshops: Sat, June 5th 10-2 Free, Create a Book for Dad
Sat, June 12th 10-2 Purchase a frame, then make a "camo" frame for your Dad
Sun, June 13th 1-3pm Purchase a coffee mug, then decorate it for Dad
Thurs, June 17th 6-8pm Free Make Dad a colorful Duct tape wallet!
Friday, June 18th 6-8pm Purchase T-shirt, then Decorate for Dad or Grandpa!
Sat, June 19th 10-2 Free, Make Dad a special one of a kind card
Sat, June 26th 10-2 Free Family Event, 4th of July Patriotic Project


*Riverfront Carousel: Come celebrate the Carousel's 9th Birthday!
Sat, June 5th Free cake and coldstone icecream at noon(while supplies last)
Food vendors, card making contest and more!


*Salem Library: Sign up for the Summer Reading program starting June 8th!
www.salemlibrary.org Summer programs on Mondays at the West Salem Branch and Tuesdays and the downtown Library! Too many to list! The favorite, Reptile Man coming 2pm Monday June 21st to West Salem, and Tuesday, June 22 Downtown
Call 588-6301 Lego parties, Sandcastle building, and much more!


*ODFW: Free Fishing weekend! Ever wanted to fish, crab, or go clamming? No licenses needed this day~ volunteers there to assist your kids with fishing at the following locations: Champoge 10-3
Detroit Lake Hoover Area 9-3
Silverton Reservoir 8-1



*Craft Warehouse: Sat, June 12th 1-4pm Free Make n Take Design your own card


*Mission Mill: Family Fun Saturday, June 12th 11-1pm Free "Leather Crafting"
Free Admission for Dads on Fathers Day


*Lowes Build n Grow Kids Clinics: Sat, June 12th 10am "Picture Frame" Free
Sat, June 26th 10am "Monster Truck" Free
Register at Lowe.com


*Gilbert House: Friday, June 18th 11-1pm Miniature County Fair! Popcorn, make your own ice-cream, crafts, games etc. Free with admission


* Northern Lights Theatre: Double Play Saturday Sat, June 19th
Doors open11:45, starts 12:15 $11 Movie, Play , Pizza, Drink, Snack
Play: Grasshopper and the Ants
Movie:TBA
July 10th: Puss in Boots
August 14th Jack and the Beanstalk


*FROGTOWN: An interactive stage performance with performers singing from a musical storybook! Saturday, June 26th 1-4pm McNary High School
$10 pp or $35 for a family of four(advance ticket prices)
All proceeds benefit ShrinersHospital


*World Beat Festival: June 26th, 27th Riverfront park comes alive with cultural booths, food, displays etc!


*Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride: Sunday, June 27th Coming to Keizer !
Time and place TBA


*Volcanoes Stadium: Sat, June 26th Kids get in Free if wearing their 2010 Awesome 3000 shirt! Gates open at 6pm, Meet the players at 6:30, Game starts 7:05
For more info (503)390-2225
Mondays are Kids Nights Free Admission for all kids 12 and under
Valid, Monday June 28th, July 5th and August 16th
Email JWalker@Volcanoesbaseball.com for a coupon



Kelley's: Cooking Camps Two being offered this year! Very fun Camp if your child is interested in cooking! Ages 8-12 Cost $89 Discount if you sign up for both camps
Call (503)378-1793


*Marion County Fair: Friday, July 9th kids wearing 2010 Awesome 3000 shirt get in Free!
Thursday, July 8th Unlimited rides for $15 (Must pre buy wristband July 1-8th at Fair office) Friday, July 9th Two unlimited ride wristbands for the price of one $22($11 each) Must purchase on site, and be present to place on wrist.


*Palma Ciea Pool: Looking for Swimming Lessons this summer? Look no further ~ great lessons, outdoor pool, $35 for two weeks for non-members- or become a member and get a discount! Call (503) 390-9697 for more info!


*Borders Read 10 books this summer and get one Free from Borders! Pick up forms at the store!




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Every Tuesday: June 22 - August 31
FREE OMSI Summer Series
Join us 5:30pm-7:30pm every Tuesday evening through August 31, near Sports Authority for a fun evening of hands on activities and learning for children 12 and under.


June 22, Physics & Engineering I:
Students build bridges using kinex and/or catapults out of popsicle sticks.
June 29, Life Science (Insects/Microscopes):
Focus on insects, using stations from our popular program "Bug Me!," microscope stations, and featuring live insects.
July 6, Chemistry (Polymers) I:
Students will measure and mix ingredients and create gooey & slimey concoctions, and more!
July 13, Space Science: Students make their own rockets and star finder.
July 20, Earth Science (Geology): Hands-on geology stations.
July 27, Life Science (Zoology): Live reptiles, and bats and/or whales hands-on stations.
August 3, History & Archaeology: Science of Lewis & Clark stations; "Prehistoric Dinosaur Puzzle" program.
August 10, Chemistry (States of Matter) II: States of matter focus, including additional chemistry activities.
August 17, Physics & Engineering II: Track & ball rollercoasters and other engineering challenges.
August 24, Science Sampler Day: OMSI's "Greatest Hits." A mix of science disciplines explored through hands-on activities.
August 31, Brainteasers: Logic & problem solving puzzles, touch tables.

(Please Note: Specific activities within topics may be subject to change at the instructor's discretion. Children are to be accompanied by an adult at all times)


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June 22 - August 25
REG's FREE Family Film Festival is Now Showing!
Regal has planned a fun-filled summer of select movies for kids and parents and has proudly offered this free summer fun since 1991. Selected movies start at 10:00am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. Tickets for the 2010 Free Family Film Festival are exclusively available at select theatres' box office on the day of the show. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and are limited to theatre capacity.

6/22/2010 - 6/23/2010: Tale of Despereaux (G), Coraline (PG)
6/29/2010 - 6/30/2010: Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G), Astro Boy (PG)
7/06/2010 - 7/07/2010: Charlotte's Web (G), Planet 51 (PG)
7/13/2010 - 7/14/2010: Rugrats The Movie (G), Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)
7/20/2010 - 7/21/2010: Rugrats In Paris (G), Kung Fu Panda (PG)
7/27/2010 - 7/28/2010: Wallace and Gromit (G), Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
8/03/2010 - 8/04/2010: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G), Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
8/10/2010 - 8/11/2010: Doogal (G), Hotel For Dogs (PG)
8/17/2010 - 8/18/2010: Muppets From Space (G), Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)
8/24/2010 - 8/25/2010: Muppets Take Manhattan (G), Aliens In The Attic (PG)



An exciting new summer recreation opportunity for Keizer youth is coming to three neighborhood parks in 2010. This first-year trial program will run 3 days per week for 9 weeks between mid-June and mid-August.

One day per week in each of 3 Keizer parks, trained staff members from Boys and Girls Club will lead neighborhood children in outdoor activities ranging from informal sports and games to nature study and art projects. The program will be open to Keizer area children in grades 1 through 6. Registration will be requied, and although the program itself is free, participants will be asked to purchase the $5 annual Boys and Girls Club membership; scholarships will be available.

Over the years, largely through their utility bills, Keizerites have made small donations designated for recreation. Until now, the City has not offered any recreation opportunities except an annual one-day skate park event. Currently amounting to about $3,000, these funds will allow the City of Keizer to contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Salem to staff the trial project.


Summer 2010 Schedule
10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Bob Newton Park -- Tuesdays
June 22, 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17

Claggett Creek Park -- Wednesdays
June 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18

Willamette Manor Park -- Thursdays
June 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19