Todos Unidos Candy Lane Elementary School

04/13/2026

Did you know? Every OCSD student a library that goes wherever they go?

Oregon City School District provides every student free access to Sora, a digital library app designed specifically for K–12 learners. Whether your student is a confident reader, still building their skills, or somewhere in between, Sora has something for them — and the tools to help them grow.

Here's what's waiting for your family
📚 A library built for them: Ebooks, audiobooks, picture books, read-alongs, and graphic novels — all hand-selected and age-appropriate for all our readers.
🏠 Access anywhere, anytime: Sora works on phones, tablets, and computers. Books are available 24/7 — no library hours, no late fees, no lost books.
🌎 Books in their language: The app is available in 13 languages and includes bilingual titles and world language books, so every family can engage with reading in the language that works best for them.
👁️ Built for every kind of reader: Adjustable text size, dyslexic-friendly fonts, high contrast display, and a read-aloud feature that highlights words as they're spoken — Sora meets your student where they are.
🏅 Motivation built in: Daily reading goals, progress tracking, and achievement badges make reading fun and engaging!
🏙️ Two libraries in one: Through our partnership with Oregon City Public Library, your student's student library card also unlocks OCPL's digital collection inside Sora — even more books, same app, no extra steps.

Select the Oregon City School District, log in with your student's Classlink, and start exploring today.

📚 Download Sora for free wherever you get your apps.

04/13/2026

Let's talk about what "being here" actually does. 📈

Students who are here for it:
Earn higher grades and test scores
Build stronger friendships and social connections
Feel more confident and engaged in learning
Have better career and college opportunities

AND here's how we support that goal: OCSD offers counseling services, mentorship programs, family resource support, and engaging learning experiences.

Show up. Level up. We're cheering for you every single day.

04/10/2026

2025 Bond Update! Spring Break Brought More Progress! 🔨

Our bond-funded projects are moving forward across our district.

⚾️🥎OCHS's softball, and baseball fields are complete and ready for Pioneers to play ball! The multi-use field will soon be wrapping up, look for an invite to our ribbon cutting!

At Holcomb, careful abatement work was completed over spring break—an important step in preparing for construction. Meanwhile, permits are advancing for John McLoughlin, and CTE expansion work at OCHS is moving into early procurement.

Follow our 2025 Bond page or Instagram account for photos, and videos as work progresses!

04/02/2026

Oregon City School District Expands Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways, Adds Western States Carpenters and United We Heal

New Partnerships Build on District's Growing Commitment to Career-Connected Education for Each and...

03/26/2026

Oregon City School District's Strategic Plan is built on partnership — with students, families, staff, and community. Strong partnerships start with strong communication, and strong communication starts with listening to you.

Take our 10–15 minute survey by April 1.

Your responses will guide how we communicate across the district — from school newsletters to community updates.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S6YCTFM

03/05/2026

For 22 years, Cathy Browning has been the steady compass at the front office, guiding each school day with care and precision. As the principal’s secretary, she keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, using her sharp eye for detail to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. English was her favorite subject in school, and today her favorite moment is when class starts and the building shifts from busy chatter to focused learning.

Cathy enjoys visiting friends and watching TV when she is not at school. She wants students to know she has a good sense of humor and hopes they always remember that she is there to help. What she loves most about working with kids is that no two days are ever the same. She appreciates when students stay on task and has learned an important lesson from them over the years: patience. She values Todos Unidos for the opportunity it gives students to learn both English and Spanish, opening doors to new possibilities. Her advice to students is simple and strong: keep learning. If she could choose any superpower, she would pick X ray vision, though after more than two decades in the office, she already seems to see just about everything. In one word, Cathy describes herself as honest, and that honesty anchors our school community every day.

Durante 22 años, Cathy Browning ha sido la brújula constante en la oficina principal, guiando cada día escolar con cuidado y precisión. Como secretaria del director, se asegura de que todo funcione a la perfección tras bastidores, utilizando su agudo ojo para los detalles para asegurarse de que nada se escape. Inglés era su materia favorita en la escuela, y hoy su momento favorito es cuando comienzan las clases y el edificio pasa de la charla animada al aprendizaje concentrado.

Cathy disfruta visitando con sus amigos y viendo la televisión cuando no está en la escuela. Quiere que los estudiantes sepan que tiene buen sentido del humor y espera que siempre recuerden que está ahí para ayudar. Lo que más le gusta de trabajar con niños es que no hay dos días iguales. Aprecia cuando los estudiantes se concentran en sus tareas y ha aprendido una lección importante de ellos a lo largo de los años: la paciencia. Valora a Todos Unidos por la oportunidad que les brinda a los estudiantes de aprender inglés y español, abriendo puertas a nuevas posibilidades. Su consejo para los estudiantes es simple y contundente: sigan aprendiendo. Si pudiera elegir un superpoder, elegiría la visión de rayos X, aunque después de más de dos décadas en la oficina, parece que ya lo ve casi todo. En una palabra, Cathy se describe como honesta, y esa honestidad es el pilar de nuestra comunidad escolar a diario.

03/05/2026

With roots in Panama and a heart anchored at Candy Lane, Alejandra De la Rosa brings warmth, wisdom, and quiet strength to our classrooms each day. As an Instructional Assistant for almost five years, she especially loves leading reading groups, where she can connect closely with students and help their confidence grow. Science was her favorite subject in school, and her curiosity about the world still shines through in her teaching.

Alejandra’s favorite food is arroz con porotos made by her abuelita, a dish filled with family tradition and love. When she is not at school, she enjoys playing with her kids. She says she is really good at being patient, a gift that serves her well because what she loves most about working with kids is their honesty. She wants students to know she truly cares about them.

She appreciates when students say thank you, and one beautiful lesson she has learned is that each mind is a unique and marvelous world. She values Todos Unidos because it is a multicultural school where differences are celebrated. Her advice to students is heartfelt: never give up, do what you love most, and be happy. She hopes they remember that she always gave her very best to teach them. If she could choose a superpower, she would love to transform into anything, though her steady patience already feels a bit magical. In one word, Alejandra describes herself as patient, and that calm strength is felt by everyone around her.

Con raíces panameñas y un corazón anclado en Candy Lane, Alejandra De la Rosa aporta calidez, sabiduría y una fortaleza serena a nuestras aulas cada día. Como asistente de instrucción durante casi cinco años, le encanta dirigir grupos de lectura, donde puede conectar estrechamente con los estudiantes y ayudarlos a desarrollar su confianza. Ciencias era su materia favorita en la escuela, y su curiosidad por el mundo aún se refleja en su enseñanza.

La comida favorita de Alejandra es el arroz con porotos que prepara su abuelita, un plato lleno de tradición familiar y amor. Cuando no está en la escuela, disfruta jugando con sus hijos. Dice que tiene mucha paciencia, un don que le viene muy bien porque lo que más le gusta de trabajar con niños es su honestidad. Quiere que los estudiantes sepan que realmente se preocupa por ellos.

Aprecia cuando los estudiantes le dan las gracias, y una hermosa lección que ha aprendido es que cada mente es un mundo único y maravilloso. Valora Todos Unidos porque es una escuela multicultural donde se celebran las diferencias. Su consejo a los estudiantes es sincero: nunca se rindan, hagan lo que más les gusta y sean felices. Espera que recuerden que siempre dio lo mejor de sí para enseñarles. Si pudiera elegir un superpoder, le encantaría transformarse en lo que fuera, aunque su paciencia inquebrantable ya se siente un poco mágica. En una palabra, Alejandra se describe como paciente, y esa serena fortaleza se percibe en todos los que la rodean.

03/05/2026

For the past nine years, Philippa Hill has helped our library become a place of curiosity, imagination, and welcome. As our librarian, she combines her love of art with her gift for organizing to create a space where books — and students — can truly shine. Before coming to Candy Lane, Philippa worked in a public library in California, bringing valuable experience and a deep appreciation for literacy to our school community.

She especially loves extra checkout times, when students’ honest enthusiasm for stories fills the room. Philippa enjoys learning how children see the world and says they’ve taught her to begin each day as a fresh start. She values the diversity of Todos Unidos and the opportunity to learn about different heritages. When she’s not at school, you might find her hiking or walking dogs — preferably with some cheese and British chocolate waiting at home. Philippa hopes students always remember her enthusiasm for picture books and encourages them to do their best and focus on the subjects they love. Genuine, thoughtful, and passionate about stories, she helps our school’s love of reading grow every day.

Durante los últimos nueve años, Philippa Hill ha ayudado a nuestra biblioteca a convertirse en un lugar de curiosidad, imaginación y bienvenida. Como nuestra bibliotecaria, combina su pasión por el arte con su don para la organización, creando un espacio donde los libros —y los estudiantes— puedan brillar con luz propia. Antes de llegar a Candy Lane, Philippa trabajó en una biblioteca pública en California, aportando una valiosa experiencia y un profundo aprecio por la alfabetización a nuestra comunidad escolar.

Su parte favorita es cuando los niños pasan a sacar libros, cuando el sincero entusiasmo de los estudiantes por las historias llena la sala. Philippa disfruta aprendiendo cómo los niños ven el mundo y dice que le han enseñado a empezar cada día como un nuevo comienzo. Valora la diversidad de Todos Unidos y la oportunidad de aprender sobre diferentes culturas. Cuando no está en la escuela, es posible encontrarla haciendo senderismo o paseando perros, preferiblemente con queso y chocolate británico esperándola en casa. Philippa espera que los estudiantes siempre recuerden su entusiasmo por los libros ilustrados y los anima a esforzarse al máximo y a centrarse en las materias que les apasionan. Auténtica, reflexiva y apasionada por las historias, ayuda a que el amor por la lectura en nuestra escuela crezca cada día.

03/05/2026

If you’ve picked up a tray in the cafeteria this year, you’ve probably been greeted by Erin Plummer’s smile. In her first year as part of our nutrition team, Erin has quickly become a bright spot in the middle of every school day. She keeps lunch moving (super speed would definitely help!) and brings a sense of humor to the serving line — because she wants students to know she’s just as funny as she is hardworking.

A math fan with a love for pizza and gardening outside of school, Erin appreciates it most when students simply say “thank you.” Those small moments of gratitude make a big difference. We’re so grateful for the energy and positivity she brings to our cafeteria and to our Todos Unidos community each day.

Si este año has recogido una bandeja en la cafetería, probablemente te haya recibido la sonrisa de Erin Plummer. En su primer año como parte de nuestro equipo de nutrición, Erin se ha convertido rápidamente en un punto brillante en medio de cada día escolar. Mantiene el almuerzo en movimiento (¡la súper velocidad sin duda ayuda!) y aporta sentido del humor a la línea de servicio, porque quiere que los estudiantes sepan qué es tan chistosa como trabajadora.

Apasionada por las matemáticas y con una pasión por la pizza y la jardinería fuera de la escuela, Erin aprecia mucho cuando los estudiantes simplemente dicen "gracias". Esos pequeños momentos de gratitud marcan una gran diferencia. Estamos muy agradecidos por la energía y la positividad que aporta a nuestra cafetería y a nuestra comunidad de Todos Unidos cada día.

03/04/2026

Rain or shine, Elizabeth Gonzalez brings the party to the front doors of Candy Lane each morning, greeting students with music, movement, and a smile that sets the tone for the whole day. As our Bilingual Assistant and Family Liaison for over 10 years, she is often the first friendly face students see, welcoming everyone with upbeat energy that makes even the sleepiest morning feel bright. Math was her favorite subject in school, and today her favorite part of the day is “grupitos de lectura,” where she works closely with students in small reading groups.

Elizabeth loves Mexican food and stays active by playing fútbol and pickleball when she is not at school. She is especially good at dancing, which makes perfect sense to anyone who has seen her morning welcome routine. She wants students to know she is very playful and hopes they always remember that she truly likes them. What she enjoys most about working with kids is that they are smart and fun, and she appreciates when they show respect. She loves Todos Unidos because of the amazing staff and students who make it feel like family. One important lesson she has learned from students is that it is okay to make mistakes. Her advice to everyone at our school is to respect one another. If she could choose any superpower, she would love to fly, though the joy she spreads each morning already lifts the entire school.

Llueva o truene, Elizabeth González trae la fiesta a la puerta de Candy Lane cada mañana, recibiendo a los estudiantes con música, movimiento y una sonrisa que marca el ritmo de todo el día. Como nuestra Asistente Bilingüe y Enlace Familiar por más de 10 años, suele ser la primera cara amable que ven los estudiantes, dándoles la bienvenida con una energía alegre que alegra incluso la mañana más soñolienta. Matemáticas era su materia favorita en la escuela, y hoy su parte favorita del día son los "grupitos de lectura", donde trabaja estrechamente con los estudiantes en pequeños grupos de lectura.

A Elizabeth le encanta la comida mexicana y se mantiene activa jugando fútbol y pickleball cuando no está en la escuela. Es especialmente buena bailando, lo cual tiene mucho sentido para cualquiera que haya visto su rutina matutina de bienvenida. Quiere que los estudiantes sepan que es muy juguetona y espera que siempre recuerden que realmente los aprecia. Lo que más le gusta de trabajar con niños es que son inteligentes y divertidos, y aprecia cuando muestran respeto. Le encanta Todos Unidos por el increíble personal y estudiantes que lo hacen sentir como una familia. Una lección importante que ha aprendido de los estudiantes es que está bien cometer errores. Su consejo para todos en nuestra escuela es respetarnos mutuamente. Si pudiera elegir un superpoder, le encantaría volar, aunque la alegría que transmite cada mañana ya anima a toda la escuela.

03/04/2026

With a heart for helping and a talent for bringing language to life, Monse Carlos Martinez is a wonderful part of our Candy Lane community. An Instructional Assistant for the past five years, Monse brings steady encouragement and bright energy to school each day. Reading was her favorite subject in school, and today she shines when leading Spanish groups and helping students grow their language skills. She loves that Todos Unidos offers a rich cultural experience where students are ready and excited to learn Spanish.
Monse’s favorite food is enchiladas verdes, and when she is not at school she enjoys shopping, watching movies, and camping. What she loves most about working with kids is that each one is different, and she appreciates when students show respect. She wants students to know she is always there to help them and hopes they remember that if they ever need support, she will be there every time. Her advice is simple and strong: do not give up. If she could have a superpower at school, she would choose super speed and the ability to change people’s moods, spreading positivity wherever she goes. In her own words, she is a lovely woman, and our school community is lucky to have her.

Con un corazón dispuesto a ayudar y un talento para darle vida a las lenguas, Monse Carlos Martínez es una parte maravillosa de nuestra comunidad de Candy Lane. Asistente de Instrucción durante los últimos cinco años, Monse aporta un ánimo constante y una energía radiante a la escuela cada día. Leer era su materia favorita, y hoy brilla al dirigir grupos de español y ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar sus habilidades lingüísticas. Le encanta que Todos Unidos ofrece una rica experiencia cultural donde los estudiantes están listos y entusiasmados por aprender español.
La comida favorita de Monse son las enchiladas verdes, y cuando no está en la escuela, disfruta de ir de compras, ver películas y acampar. Lo que más le gusta de trabajar con niños es que cada uno es diferente, y aprecia cuando los estudiantes muestran respeto. Quiere que los estudiantes sepan que siempre está ahí para ayudarlos y espera que recuerden que si alguna vez necesitan apoyo, ella estará ahí en todo momento. Su consejo es simple y contundente: no te rindas. Si pudiera tener un superpoder en la escuela, elegiría la supervelocidad y la capacidad de cambiar el estado de ánimo de las personas, difundiendo positividad dondequiera que vaya. En sus propias palabras, ella es una mujer encantadora y nuestra comunidad escolar tiene suerte de tenerla.