Willamette University - Parents Attending Law School - PALS

12 places in Salem kids will think are cool The climbing gym Rock Boxx, 3895 Cascadia Canyon Ave. SE, offers day passes, punch cards, memberships and events such as Parents Night Out. "The...

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Lead found in water in more SK schools, central kitchen The Marion County Health Department has issued an alert for doctors and clinics

Update on lead testing at Salem Keizer schools. Pringle Elementary now has been identified having as high lead and copper in its water.
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/tech/science/environment/2016/08/17/pringle-elementary-tap-tests-above-epa-toxic-waste-level/88899346/

If your children attend schools in Salem Keizer, or anywhere for that matter, ask about the water quality. Lead, copper....these things matter.

Pringle Elementary tap tests above EPA toxic waste level In all, more than a third of Salem-Keizer schools tested so far have at least one tap with high lead or copper levels

If you know any new students (or current students) who are going to be parents, are parents, or thinking about being a parent, or wondering how the balance of law school/law career and being a parent is like, please send them our way!

This week, Orientation begins for incoming 1Ls, transfer students, and MLS/LLM students. Let's all welcome the new students and their families to WUCL and PALS! :)

August classes at Young at Art! Get a few activities in before school resumes!
http://www.eventbrite.com/o/young-at-art-6623605941

Happening this Saturday at the Boys and Girls Club! Get their early, an hour or more, to get a place in line.

Happening tomorrow at the Gilbert House - Summer Block Party. Free admission all day to Gilbert House. :)

Our Summer Block Party is just one week away! We'd love to see you and share ways to keep learning going throughout the summer! There will be food, hands-on activities, and Gilbert House Children's Museum will be FREE all day! Mark your calendars for Monday, June 27th, 10am-5pm.

Adults and children can gain free entry to the Marion County Fair. Print out the coloring pages and bring with you on July 5 to the office. See link for further details.

We found an awesome webpage that highlights family friendly events around the area. Further, the webpage creator also is a crafter and creates crafts for children at many events. She's going to be at World Beat. Look for Nikki. She'll be there! http://www.honeymustardlane.com/

Honey Mustard Lane - Homepage Family fun and events in Oregon's Willamette Valley

Some families struggle during the summer months especially when school is out. Did you know there is a free summer lunch program available?

For families with children ages 1 to 18.

Here's the most up-to-date list for SKSD, the sites are not posted here yet:
http://skeducationfoundation.org/resources/display/calendar

Here's a general one for several cities throughout Oregon, and does include Salem Keizer information: http://www.summerfoodoregon.org

Salem-Keizer Education Foundation

Wishing our recently graduated alum best wishes on the bar exam! Keep on studying, and be sure to contact Professor Messenger if you plan to take his summer bar prep course.

For all others, whether you are taking classes, working, traveling, or doing a combination, we wish you a safe and happy summer! See you in the fall.