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Willagillespie Elementary School

Safety Week News

Posted Date: 9/30/25 (2:10 PM)

Safety Week News

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News From The Principal

Hello Families,

September 29 through October 2 is Safety Week when all students will be trained on the various drills we conduct throughout the school year. What is Safety Week?

Throughout this week, we will practice safety drills.

  • Monday: Inform Students of Safety Week and Why We Do Drills/Other Safety Reminders
  • Tuesday: Secure Drill & Playground Emergency Whistle 
  • Wednesday: Lockdown
  • Thursday: Earthquake (Shelter)/Fire (Evacuation) Drill
  • Friday: Room Clear & Hold
Why we do safety week:

  • We practice so that we know what we should do if something unexpected happens.
  • By knowing what to do, it allows the adults to focus on fixing the problem instead of directing students.
  • The practice also allows staff to identify things that could be done better in an emergency so that we can better keep everyone safe.
This is an opportunity to have a conversation with your child about the various drills we conduct at school and why it's important to know what to do. For more details on our Standard Response Protocol, please refer to this LINK.

Sheila Minney
Principal, Willagillespie Elementary
541-790-7100
 
UPCOMING DATES

UPCOMING DATES

  • September 30th - Open House 5:30 - 6:30
  • October 3rd - School Pictures
  • October 9th - Fun Run!
  • October 10th - NO SCHOOL
  • October 24th - No Cook Night Out
  • October 29th - SpOoTaKulAR!
  • November 7th - Picture Re-Takes
  • November 10th - NO SCHOOL PD Day
  • November 11th - NO SCHOOL Veterans Day
  • November 20th - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • November 20th - PTO Meeting 5:30 -6:30
  • November 21st - Popcorn Friday
  • November 24th - NO SCHOOL Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • November 25th - 28th - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break


IT'S SCHOOL PICTURE TIME!

School Pictures with Josten's are Friday, October 3rd with re-takes on Friday,November 7th!
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Contact info

Need to reach us? Here's how:

  • Office: 541-790-7100
  • Attendance: 541-710-7125
  • serra_d@4j.lane.edu
  • www.willagillespie.4j.lane.edu
  • 1125 Willagillespie Rd.