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Bethel Newsletter: November 2025

Posted Date: 11/03/25 (2:13 PM)

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Bethel District News

October, 2025

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In this issue

  • Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Nov 14
  • Food resources available
  • Bethel Family Resource Center
  • Ongoing communications survey
  • Upcoming school conferences

Upcoming no-school days

Monday, Nov. 10th: 9-12 Grade (Grading)
Tuesday, Nov. 11th: K-12 (Veterans Day)

Tuesday Nov. 25th: K-12 (Half Day)
Wednesday Nov. 26th: K-12
Thursday Nov. 27th - Friday Nov. 28th: K-12 (Fall Break)
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Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day: Nov 14

Bethel students, staff and families are invited to join us on the morning of Friday Nov. 14, to commemorate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day! School staff, students and families are invited to gather at several different community locations before school and walk, bike, skate or scooter to their respective schools. Morning snacks will be provided, and students are also welcome to eat breakfast at their schools once they arrive.
Don't forget to wear purple!

The Ruby Inspires Art and Writing Contest is now open for submissions! Unleash your creativity and showcase your talent—whether through stunning artwork or compelling stories. Don't miss your chance to be inspired and inspire others. Enter today and let your imagination shine!
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Walk & meetup locations

Petersen Barn
Malabon: 7:20
Fairfield: 8:00
Willamette: 8:00
Cascade: 8:15

Bethel Community Park
Meadow View: 7:55

Candlelight Park 
Prairie Mountain: 7:25
Kalapuya: 7:25
Danebo: 7:55

Arrowhead Park
Irving: 7:45

Shasta
Shasta students will participate by walking during their WIN period from 9:10 a.m.- 9:40 a.m.
Click here to read more
 

Food resources in Bethel

With the ongoing government shutdown affecting SNAP benefits, we want our Bethel community to know that local food resources are available.

In Oregon, about 1 in 6 people—roughly 757,000 Oregonians—receive SNAP benefits, including 210,000 children and 130,000 older adults. This is a large part of our community, and we know any disruption in benefits will have a deep impact.

If your family is feeling this strain, please know you are not alone. Local food pantries, meal sites, and community partners are here to help. Check out this ParentSquare post with local food resources. If you or your family anticipate needing food assistance in November or December, please fill out this form.

If you are able, please consider donating towards our Food Drive: Saturday, November 8, from 10am-2pm at the Clear Lake Community Center.

We’re a community that takes care of one another. Please share these resources with friends and neighbors who may need support.
Community Resources

Conferences

Conferences are coming up Nov. 24 and 25th! If they haven't already done so, schools will soon be reaching out to families to schedule times to meet with staff. Feel free to reach out to your school with questions.
 

Save the date!

WHS Theatre presents-Rotten Apples by Tracy Wells 
November 20-22, 2025 @7pm 

On a stormy night, a motley crew of villains and fairy-tale misfits must help Prince Charming guess a tricky imp’s name to escape a locked mansion. But when the lights go out and guests start dropping, the riddle—and the chaos—only get wilder.
 
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Follow us on socials!

Have you seen this? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for fun news, celebrations and upcoming events across the district!
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Bethel Family Resource Center

​The Bethel Family Resource Center (formerly the Cascade Family Resource Center) is open on the 1st and 3rd Thursday ​of each month from 4 - 6 pm. We are a full-service food pantry offering produce, ​dairy, bread and ​non-perishable foods. In addition, we have laundry soap, toilet paper, toiletries and more. Please wait to come until about 3:45 pm, at 3:50 pm we will come out to distribute numbers for entry. We will begin serving folks by no later than 4 pm. Please be aware of parking limitations due to bus ​pick-up lanes. ​We have air conditioned waiting rooms for folks to sit and visit while you are waiting your turn to shop. ​We would love to serve any family in need ​of food resources so please come check ​us out at the new Clear Lake Community Center (formerly ​Clear Lake Elementary School) on Barger Dr. 
 
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We want to hear from you!

Your voice helps us grow. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in our Communications Survey — what’s working well, what could be improved, and how we can better communicate.


Click here for the survey
 
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Bethel’s Green Teams

This year, our school Green Teams are hoping to spread the word about a simple way we can all make a difference: turn the key and be idle free!

When cars idle during drop-off and pick-up, the exhaust adds extra CO₂ to the air—something our students breathe in as they walk to and from school. Even a few minutes of idling can add up, costing families money in wasted gas and contributing to air pollution. By turning off your car while you wait, you’re helping keep the air cleaner for everyone—and modeling great habits for our kids. Small changes really do add up!

Want to learn more or get involved with your school’s Green Team? Contact Ellie.Owens@Bethel.K12.OR.US
 
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Good News!

From classroom successes to district-wide celebrations, this is where good news lives.
Join us in recognizing the incredible efforts of our students and staff.
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Celebrate our amazing staff!

Do you have a favorite Bethel staff member who should be celebrated? Is there someone who goes above and beyond to help students and staff? Show them some love with a Bethel Spirit Award nomination!
Spirit Awards!
 
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