November 2013 CONNECTED

CONNECTED
A paper for the people of Woodburn, Hubbard, Gervais, and Brooks.
November marks CONNECTED’S
1 year anniversary!
Gervais School District
receives 3rd national
award with help from
Shandel Jump
Shandel Jump, Health Opportunity
Afterschool Program (HOAP) Site
Coordinator at the Gervais School
District was presented with her third
Alliance for a Healthier
Generation award!
Jump has worked for the Gervais
School District for 6 years, and has
worked and continues to create
healthier, more physically fit
schools.
In 2009, Jump and her Staff
Wellness Committee worked with
Clare Columbus and her staff in
updating cafeteria menu items at
Gervais High School by offering
healthier food options such as
more fruits and vegetables, more
wheat and whole grains. In addition, they only offer water and diet
soda in vending machines, as well
Jump introduced fitness workouts
into the afterschool program. Six
months later she received a Bronze
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
award in New York from the 42nd
Former President Clinton.
Jump added more physical
activity options to the high school
afterschool program and taught
students how to cook healthier
versions of their favorite foods, such
as zucchini cookies and pumpkin
cakes.
The students learned how to
harvest fruits and vegetables from
the community garden and
incorporate them into their every
day lives. In 2012, she received a
Silver Alliance for a Healthier
Generation award, in Little Rock,
Arkansas from Former President
Clinton.
On September 30th, Jump received
her 3rd Alliance for a Healthier
Generation Award and her 2nd
Silver, presented by Former
President Clinton, in Little Rock,
Arkansas. Jump, PE teacher Miller
and her students encouraged all of
the middle school students and
staff to sign a pledge to be active
for 60 minutes every day.
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
UPCOMING EVENTS
CRAFT FAIR
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
CHICKEN DINNER
COIN/COAT DRIVE
BUY A BLOCK FUNDRAISER
HOLIDAYS
VETERAN’S DAY, NOV. 11
(office closed)
THANKSGIVING, NOV. 28-29
(office closed)
Students began coming to open
gym more often and realized how
important physical activity really is.
Gervais Middle School completed
this task, and in doing so, received
a visit from Anthony Newman, a
retired American football
defensive back for the NFL, who
played for the Los Angeles Rams,
the New Orleans Saints, and the
Oakland Raiders.
Gervais Middle School was one of
267 schools in the country to
receive an award from the
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
program, and only one of three in
Oregon.
Shandel Jump has done an
outstanding job at Gervais School
District and we are so lucky to
have her as a part of our
community!
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FOCUS
Sacred Heart-St. Louis Parish
Annual St. Louis Harvest Fair
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 1-2, 9 a.m.—4 p.m.
Located at St. Louis Hall
Adults $11, Children 12 & Under, $7
Crafts, Baked Goods, andHome made soup and pie served
all day!
Annual Winter Celebration
Dec. 7
Located at Gervais Middle School
Annual Christmas Box Giveaway
Dec. 21
Located at Sacred Heart School
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COMMUNITY
French Prairie Community Progress Team
GPA Meeting
Chicken Dinner
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 pm
GPA Meetings (Gervais Pride Association) are for parents of Gervais High School Students. Most meetings
are held on a weekday at the beginning of the month,
beginning at 7pm, in the library at Gervais High School.
Sunday, Nov. 24 (11 am—3 pm)
Sacred Heart Church Chicken Dinner
Gervais City Council Meeting
Donations accepted now through Mid-December to
benefit local families
Annually, the Gervais community (Sacred Heart Church,
School, Food Bank, French Prairie Community Progress Team, Gervais School District, Gervais
Telephone Company and City of Gervais)
with donations from the Salvation Army,
work together to provide the Christmas
boxes to local families .The schools do a
Coin Drive to collect money that helps provide some of the food in the Christmas
Boxes. There is also a Coat Drive to
collect new or gently used coats for
the children. To donate a coat
(ages 1-15 years old boy/girl), drop off
your donation at Sacred Heart
Church Office or Gervais City Hall. Applications for Christmas boxes are due by December 9.
Applications are available at Sacred Heart Church
Office, Gervais City Hall, Gervais Telephone or Gervais
School District Office. Please bring your receipt from
PGE, telephone or water bill with you when you sign up.
Christmas boxes will be given away on Saturday,
December 21. Volunteers are needed.
Thursday, Nov. 7, 7pm
Attend the next Gervais City Council meeting to stay
connected with all that’s going on in Gervais. It’s a
great time to meet the local City Council members,
mayor, and local Gervais officials.
Community Pancake Breakfast
Fundraiser
Saturday, Nov. 16, 8:30—11 am
Parents of the senior class will be hosting a pancake breakfast for the community. The breakfast
(pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs,
juice/coffee) will be held at the Gervais Elementary School cafeteria for $5 per person.
All proceeds will go towards the Senior Class of
2014 graduation night. See flyer for more information.
GHS Senior Parent Meeting
Monday, Nov. 18, 6:30 pm
Parents of the GHS Senior Class will be meeting in the
conference center at the Gervais School District Office.
Senior parents meet all year to do fundraising and planning for graduation and the All Night Grad Party.
Gervais School Board Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 21, 5:30 pm
Gervais School Board meetings are held in the conference center at the Gervais district office. This is a great
way to stay connected with the Gervais School District.
Coat & Coin Drive for Annual
Christmas Boxes
Buy a Block Fundraiser
$2 Per Block—Fundraiser for new dugouts
The Gervais Sports League and the Gervais Girls Softball Team are selling blocks for $2 each for the new
dugouts. Everyone purchasing a block will be mentioned on the website and facebook page for Gervais
Sports League. Anyone purchasing more than 10 blocks
will have their name added to the signage at the field.
See flyer for more information.
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Animals
WINNER:
Judy Adams
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Decor
WINNER:
Petra Vela
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Pumpkins
WINNER:
John Bradshaw
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Kids
WINNER:
Garry Jebousek
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Thanksgiving Day Football
To submit stories or ideas, contact connected@gervaistel.com.
Gervais Tel/DataVision: Marissa Gainer, Marketing & Administrative Assistant, MGainer@gervaistel.com
French Prairie Community Progress Team (Gervais CPT) : Carmen Leiva, Co-Chair, Familia.Leiva4@gmail.com
French Prairie Community Progress Team (Gervais CPT) : Mariana Ruiz, Co-Chair, Secretary@sacredheart-stlouis.org
Woodburn Chamber: Rhonda Judson, Administrative Assistant, Welcome@woodburnchamber.org
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