
Lenox Elementary Newsletter
December 2022
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Greetings Students and Families
It was great to see so many families in-person and online during conferences! Students have so much to be proud of and we are looking forward to the continued learning ahead. Last Spring we were awarded a Hillsboro Schools Foundation Grant focused on increasing visual representation of our beautifully diverse community. Thank you to those families who were able to stop by the front entrance and add a flag pin on the map to represent your heritage, country, or land. Next time you visit, stop by to add a pin and see how many countries are represented.
There are many things happening this month both in school and in our community; be sure to check out all the details below. And, as a reminder, if you ever have questions, suggestions, or wonderings, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's classroom teacher, the office or me. Communication and connection are key to our success!
Check out our instagram - hsdlenox and;
our website - https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/lenox
From the Lenox family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
In Partnership,
Mrs. Sarah Keller
Principal
Upcoming Events
Dec. 2nd: Movie Night & Book Fair Doors Open at 5:30 *children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Dec. 2nd-Dec 9th: Book Fair
Dec. 8th: College Gear Day
Dec. 16th-Apr 7th: Win with Reading
Dec. 12th-Dec. 16th: Spirit Week!
Dec. 19-Jan 2: No School Winter Break
HSD 22-23 School Yearlong Calendar English
HSD 22-23 School Yearlong Calendar Spanish
Lenox Daily Schedule
News & Notes You Need to Know
Medication
If your student(s) needs to take any medication during school hours including inhalers, pain relievers, etc., a medication authorization form must be completed. Call the office if you have any questions or need support. Check out this quick reference for more details HERE.
Lost & Found
Our lost and found is bursting with lost jackets, sweatshirts, hats, and more. Please have your student stop by sometime in the coming weeks to see if they find any of their items.
As we approach the winter season please remember to have your students bring jackets to school. We have two recesses a day and will continue to use the playground/covered areas in the months to come.
Change in Go Home Plans
If you need to inform the office of changes to your students plans to go home. please call prior to 1:30pm. Office staff are busy supporting dismissal from 1:45-2:15 and may not be available to hear the message you leave or answer the call with changes. Thank you!
ParentVUE
If you did not get a chance to check your student profile page at conferences, please log-in to ParentVUE to check and confirm all contact information including emergency contacts are up to date. You can also call the office at 503-844-1360 for support updating contact information.
Emergency Closure Reminders
In the event that school is closed in the winter due to weather conditions you will receive an alert via Remind and in your email. You can also visit our Lenox website at https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/lenox for up to date information.
Attendance & Tardies
9 or less is best! Regular, on-time attendance is essential to students’ education and our goal is that students miss 9 days or less during a school year. If your student will not be attending school, please call our attendance line at 503-844-1363, and be sure to share the reason for the absence. Class starts promptly at 7:45 - if a student arrives at or after 7:45 they need to stop by the front office to check in and grab a tardy pass.
Too Sick for School Guidance
In the school environment, many communicable diseases are easily transmitted from one student to another. A healthy environment involves prevention, early recognition of illness, symptoms, prompt diagnosis and treatment. Children who are not feeling well have a difficult time concentrating and therefore do not benefit from the instruction they receive during that time. Please do not send an ill child to school. We need your assistance in providing a safe and healthy environment for your child. You can view HSD's Too Sick for School guidance here; English/ Spanish
Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering or joining your student at lunch, you must complete the HSD volunteer application including fingerprinting. You can visit
https://volunteerapplication.hsd.k12.or.us/ to begin the process or check on the status of your application.
Lenox Booster Club Spotlight
Please join us at this month's Booster Club meeting on Monday, December 5th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm! Please join us in person or on Google Meet by using this link: https://meet.google.com/rbv-fsqr-psq Get to know who we are, learn new and upcoming information about things happening at Lenox, and come share your thoughts on what you would like to see at Lenox for the 2022-2023 school year! We look forward to seeing you there!
Dining Night Out: Nothing Bundt Cake
Happening in HSD in December
Black Village Family Advisory Committee Meeting on Zoom
Native American/Alaska Native Parent Advisory Meeting
Hillsboro Administration Center Board Room 3083 NE 49th Place Hillsboro, OR 97124
HSD Family Engagement Night: Engaging Through Social Emotional Learning
Date: Dec. 1, 2022 | Time: 5:30-7:00 pm Location: AC100|
Click here for Sign up form or use QR code on this flier -HSD Family Engagement Night: Engaging Through Social Emotional Learningto sign up!
Happening in Our Community in December
Black Village Family Culture Book Reading Day
Culture Book Reading Day, Saturday, December 3, 2022,
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Hillsboro Brookwood Public Library
OMSI Family Science Night
December 12, 2022
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
You and your family are invited to explore the Turbine Hall, Natural Science hall, Physics and Life Science Labs, engaging in exciting hands-on activities. Also included is access to Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit!
To register your family, click here.
Giờ kể chuyện tiếng Việt - Vietnamese Storytime
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM10:15 AM to 11:15 AM | Saturday, December 03on December 3, 2022
Hillsboro Public Library, BrookwoodEvent location: Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood
30 phút bao gồm những câu chuyện thích hợp với độ tuổi, những trò chơi ngón tay, và các hoạt động khác.
30 to 40 minutes of age-appropriate stories, fingerplays, and movement activities.
SERVICES OFFERED FOR TALENTED AND GIFTED (TAG) STUDENTS
Parents are welcome to refer their child for services designed for students identified as talented and gifted. Students who score at or above the 97th percentile on a nationally standardized, norm-referenced test of overall reading or math or on a mental abilities test, and have other confirming evidence that they learn at a rapid rate and advanced level, are identified as TAG students. With parent input, individual plans are made to adjust the rate and level of the student’s instruction to meet his or her specific needs. If you think your child may qualify for TAG services, and want information about the referral and identification process, please contact our school’s TAG Coordinator.
Technology Support
This document shows three of the most common issues with Acer student Chromebooks and how to resolve them. Issues covered include broken styluses, @ symbol not working, and devices not powering on when plugged in.
If you need help, have questions, or want to report a lost/damaged Chromebook, contact Lenox Technology Support by call or text at 971-206-4223 or email hartzelc@hsd.k12.or.us (Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm)
Lenox Elementary School
Email: kellers@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: hsd.k12.or.us/lenox
Location: 21200 Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 5038441360