Our EME Focus
- Tier 1 Instruction
- Belonging
- Define what it means to be an Art Focused School
Thoughts of the Week
Thank you Jessica D’Ambra for sharing this with me!
The Coming Week
- Monday
- 2nd Grade Field Trip
- Levy Presentation 2:30-3:00
- Tuesday
- Safety Meeting 7:00
- 5th Grade Field Trip
- Office Staff Meeting 10:00-10:30
- Head Start Tour 10:15-10:50
- ICCL Meeting 2:30-3:15
- Wednesday
- Fire Drill 8:00
- Office Admin Meeting 9:00-9:30
- SIW Jump Start New EL Program 1:00-2:30
- Thursday
- Olivia Variel’s Birthday!
- Kinder Forest Field Trip
- MTSS Rotations 2:30-3:15
- Friday
- Jolene Kepler’s Birthday!
- Assembly 1:30
- SpEd Meeting 2:15-3:15
UPCOMING DATES:
- May 13 Emily Winchester’s Birthday!
- May 13 Staff Meeting 2:30-3:15
- May 14 Office Staff Meeting 10:00-10:30
- May 14 Care Teams Meeting 2:30-3:15
- May 15 Lisa Bjorback’s Birthday!
- May 15 Office Admin Meeting 9:00-9:30
- May 15 SIW Teacher Prep
- May 15 Admin PD 2:00-5:00
- May 16 MTSS Rotations 2:30-3:15
- May 17 SpEd Meeting 2:15-3:15
- May 20 Camp Tamarack for 5th Grade
- May 21 Camp Tamarack for 5th Grade
- May 21 Office Staff Meeting 10:00-10:30
- May 22 Camp Tamarack for 5th Grade
- May 22 Tonya Myers’ Birthday!
- May 22 Office Admin Meeting 9:00-9:30
- May 22 SIW Lexia 1:00-2:30
- May 23 Kinder Orientation 5:30-6:30
- May 24 SpEd Meeting 2:15-3:15
- May 25 Chris Hill’s Birthday!
- May 26 Josh Hayden’s Birthday!
- May 27 No School
- May 28 Office Staff Meeting 10:00-10:30
- May 28 Elementary Leadership Meeting 3:00-5:00
- May 29 Brooke Vossler’s Birthday!
- May 29 Office Admin Meeting 9:00-9:30
- May 29 SIW Art in the Meadow prep
- May 29 Care Teams Meeting 2:30-3:15
- May 30 Counselor Celebration 8:00-3:00 Downtown
- May 31 Train Your Brain Presentation for 3rd Grade 9:00-10:00
- May 31 SpEd Meeting 2:15-3:15
Updates from Downtown
- Give the Middle School Transition and Math Bypass Testing for 5th grade
- Roger White support: Want to help? Click this link.
- Here is an instruction video to share with your staff on how to complete self-reflections
- TLC Update: May 1, Elementary TLC Update
- Inservice Week Certified work calendar for 24-25
- Dibels Testing Dates: Here is the schedule. (make 12 stations, let them test all K-5 kids, clear schedules and make testing the priority)
New Notes:
From Colleen Funderburg Re: Acadience Math Benchmark Testing
As we gear up for the spring reading DIBELS schedule (starting May 9th), let’s seize this opportunity to complete Acadience math assessments!
📚📽️ Resources:
- Access our digital scoring materials through the provided link here.
- For a quick refresher on administering the test, we’ve embedded helpful instructional videos right here.
- Need additional booklets? Contact Lisa McNulty in Student Services
🙋♂️🙋🏽♀️ Support: Remember, our dedicated Student Services Coaches are just a message away! Whether you have questions, need assistance with materials, or require help entering scores post-assessment, they’re here to ensure your experience is seamless.
From Brad Henry Re: Pace, More than Just Insurance
Many of you are aware that our property, liability, auto, cyber and other insurance is provided by an insurance pool, Pace. Pace was formed in 2006 by the Oregon School Boards Assoc and Special Districts Assoc of Oregon. With the exception of three large school districts, all school districts and community colleges in Oregon are members of the pool. This unique insurance structure not only provides for great coverage when there are claims but also allows Pace and these two organizations to provide many risk prevention strategies, trainings and tools across risks like cybersecurity, playground safety, athletics, and CTE classrooms. One area that cannot receive enough attention and resources is the prevention of abuse, including sexual abuse.
Sexual abuse prevention education is crucial for all students and staff, despite its discomfort. Empowering district employees with the knowledge and skills to protect students’ physical and mental well-being is paramount. Understanding signs of potential abuse, recognizing grooming behaviors, and responding effectively are critical roles employees play in fostering a safe learning environment. When employees are well-informed about prevention strategies, it promotes transparency, communication, and collaboration, strengthening relationships within the school community and enhancing overall safeguarding measures.
If you would like more information, please visit the Pace website for lots of information and tools regarding sexual abuse prevention and reporting requirements. While on the website, check out the other items available on the “resources” tab at the top of the page. You can find District policy GBNAB/JHFE-BP on Suspected Abuse of a Child Reporting Requirements here and District Administrative Regulation GBNAB/JHFE-AR on Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse here.
Thanks for all you do to help create an environment where students and staff can thrive!
From Culture of Care: Check out our latest news and workshop offerings!
Curriculum and Instruction Updates from Julie:
- Instructional coaches will only be in buildings on Tuesdays and Thursdays during May and June. They will be busy prepping for summer professional learning!!
Life and Career Readiness with Jenny White: Help students navigate the complexities of friendships with this collection of lessons and activities. It offers guidance on resolving conflicts and cultivating healthy and supportive friendships.
How to find the Navigating Friendships Collections in Wayfinder.
Direct Links. Kindergarten. 1 – 2. 3 – 5
From Tami Pike Re: National Nurses Day, May 8
NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024!!!
Nurses practicing in the school setting play such a crucial role in keeping students healthy and safe. Please take a moment to honor the nurse in your school for their dedication and hard work with supporting students, staff, and families.
Architects in School Summer Opportunities. Please share with families! I am excited to share some architecture and design related resources and opportunities with you, in hopes that you will spread the word to your network of families, students, educators and more!
Virtual Architects in Schools Summer Camp (designed for youth ages 8-12)
Please help us in sharing our Architects in Schools Summer Camp information (see attached English and Spanish flyer). Our virtual camp held from June 24-28 is free and designed for youth ages 8-12. During this camp, students will learn about the benefits of adaptive reuse and how the built environment must evolve with cultural, societal, and environmental changes. They will take on the role of an architect and builder to redesign a structure for their community. Learn more here or through the link in the attached flyer. Register by June 14 to participate (Oregon residents can request a free supply box by June 7).
2024 Summer Camp Catalog (for students K-College)
There are several great camps for Oregon students to explore design this summer (including our Architects in Schools Camp, NOMA PDX’s Project Pipeline, ELSO’s Wayfinders and more) and we have compiled those opportunities into our 2024 Summer Camp Catalog (please see PDF attachments, English and Spanish version). Registration deadlines are approaching soon. Here are the weblinks in case those are easier for you to share: English Catalog, Spanish Catalog.
Oregon Student Opportunities Hub (for students K-College)
Our Hub is a resource for students, Kindergarten through Post-Secondary, to explore architecture, engineering, construction, and design opportunities across Oregon. This includes programs, camps, internships, scholarships, events, and more. Check it out and share with a student!
Please let me know if I can supply you with anything else to help spread the word. Thank you and have a great rest of the school year! Candice Agahan (she/her). Education Program Manager, [email protected]. work: 503-542-3823. cell: 858-243-8720
From Walt and Jackie (Custodial and Sustainability). Thank you for your patience as we work on retiring/removal of the Wonders Curriculum books. Please refrain from boxing any hardbound books as we are finalizing a specialized box for shipment to a recycling facility in Vancouver. If books are already boxed, please leave them as is until the next steps are finalized. Soft-cover books and paper product manipulatives can be recycled in the large blue co-mingle bins or go home with students. Please start this process early so as to not overload the carts. Thank you for your cooperation.
From Tammy and Lisa:
Self Care: We are in the middle of the long stretch to the end. It’s important to take care of yourself. You know the ol’ adage, you can’t pour from an empty cup? Here are some self-care tips—are you able to do 2-3 of these on a daily basis? Remember, don’t live to work, but rather, work to live!
- Get regular exercise. Just 30 minutes of walking every day can boost your mood and improve your health. …
- Eat healthy, regular meals and stay hydrated. …
- Make sleep a priority. …
- Try a relaxing activity. …
- Set goals and priorities. …
- Practice gratitude. …
- Focus on positivity. …
- Stay connected.
- ….and more!
Important Dates
- May 4: Official Star Wars Day—May the 4th be with you!
- May 6-May 10: Teacher Appreciation Week!
- May 8: Deputy Superintendent Forum in the Board Room 5-6 dinner, 6-7 Forum
- May 15: Monthly Admin PD at Perseverance Hall, 3:00-4:30
- May 18: Kinder Fiesta 10-1 at Ed Center (newly enrolling Spanish-speaking kindergarten families)
- May 28: Horizontal Meeting @ Rosland 3:00-5:00 (Please add in travel time, as we will be starting on time)
- May 30: School Counselor Celebration in board room 8-9:30
- June 6: TAG Night at Juniper 5-6 pm
- June 15-16: Juneteenth Community Celebration in Drake Park
And finally…
Help! Please reach out to your friends and family connections within the community to help find a house to rent for Beth Martin and family. Beth is our newest administrator who will be leading North Star next year and they are on their way….but are struggling to find something to rent. Preferably a 3+ bedroom, 2+bath (family of 5), and a yard for a 4 legged friend! You can email Beth any leads at [email protected].
