Lenox Elementary Newsletter

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Welcome to the 23-24 school year! If you are returning to Lenox, we are so excited to have you back and are anxious to see how much the students have grown. If you are new to Lenox, Welcome! Thank you for being a part of our amazing community. It's going to be an incredible year of learning and growing. Special shoutout to our kindergarten families. Congratulations on the next big step and phase of your child's life. We are honored to be a part of your child's educational journey.

There is A LOT of important information below so please continue to refer to this newsletter which will be distributed monthly, for any updates, reminders, important dates, etc. The link to the newsletter will be shared via Remind each month in addition to other school/district news. For information on how to set - up remind, click the link HERE.

You can also check out our instagram - hsdlenox and;

our website - https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/lenox for the latest happenings as well.

Thank you again for sharing your children with us!

In partnership,

Sarah Keller

Principal, Lenox Elementary

• Doors open for breakfast at 7:15am
• Students riding the bus, walking, or being dropped off in a car can eat breakfast in the cafeteria or head to the gym until the bell rings.
• Students are released from the gym at 7:35am when our first bell rings.
• Our tardy bell rings at 7:45am - morning meetings begin promptly in classrooms at 7:45
• M/T/TR/F the school day ends at 2:05pm
• On Wednesdays, the school day ends at 1:35pm
• Please do not use the front bus loop as a drop off spot before 7:45am. This area is reserved for busses.

If your student arrives after 7:45am, they will need to ring the doorbell at our front office, check in with the office team, and grab a late pass before going to class.

• Sept. 2nd- Sept. 30th - Dining Night Out (all month!) at Thirsty Lion in Tanasbourne
• Tuesday, Sept 5th - 1st Day of School Grades 1-6
• Wednesday, Sept 6th - 1st Day of School for Kinder & Early Release @ 1:35pm
• Monday, Sept 11th -- Booster Club Mtg. 7:00-8:30 pm @ Lenox & Virtual via Google Meets
  
• Friday, Sept 22nd -- Movie Night 5:30-8:00pm
• TBD -- Picture Day - stay tuned for more information!

HSD 23-24 School Yearlong Calendar English

HSD 23-24 School Yearlong Calendar Spanish

• Birthday Treats *New for the 23-24 school year* - Teachers often have multiple student birthdays within a week and the frequent sugary treats can disrupt student learning. Many students also have allergies and are unable to eat the shared goodies. In an effort to be healthier and more inclusive, birthday treats such as cupcakes, donuts, and other candies/food will no longer be allowed. Instead, consider donating a book to your child's classroom or gifting a class set of pencils.

• For student safety: please remind all students to cross Rock Creek Blvd at our designated crossing areas.
• If your child is going to be absent, please call the attendance line 503-844-1363 prior to the start of the day
• If you have changes to the way your child is getting home - please call the office the day prior or by 1:00pm the day of so that we can ensure a smooth transition for your child at dismissal time
• Arrival: In the interest of student safety, we are asking all families to give hugs and loves at arrival outside the building including on the first day of school.
• We are a closed campus during the school day. All perimeter gates remain locked from 7:15-2:15. We ask that students and families wait to use the playground until after dismissal so we can ensure all students are where they need to be.

The Community Curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC) is currently accepting applications for both Community Member and Student positions. This Committee serves as a resource to the Board and Superintendent in setting the direction for long-range curriculum development and assisting in the development of the schools' curriculum and instructional programs. Committee responsibilities include reviewing curriculum, instructional programs, proposed new courses, and study team recommendations and reporting findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors for discussion and action. Members of the CCAC consider a wide range of curriculum and program development topics. Committee members are appointed to two-year terms by the Board of Directors. Candidates must reside within the boundaries of the Hillsboro School District, and be available to attend committee meetings, which are conducted on the first Monday evening of each month, November through June. Committee members are also invited to participate in sub-committees and special projects as opportunities arise.

Application Deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Download the application here: English | Español

Meeting 9/11 7:00pm-8:30pm, In Person & Virtual

Welcome back to Lenox! Please join us for our first Booster Club meeting of the school year on Monday, September 11th 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 2023-2024 school year! We look forward to seeing you there!

Over the course of the school year we conduct safety drills so that our students and staff know what to do in a real emergency situation. For more information about safety you can visit the HSD website here -> https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/safety

Here is a brief description of our safety drills -

• Lockdown is when there is a suspected threat inside the building requiring that all rooms housing students, staff and visitors be locked. All exterior doors should be secured. All staff members are empowered to activate a lockdown if they witness a threat.
• Lockout or Secure is when there is a suspected threat outside the building, requiring that all building entrances be locked and secure. Classrooms that open directly to the outside and not to an interior hallway should lock their door and not let anyone in or out. All staff members are empowered to activate a lockout of they witness a threat.
• Earthquake or Evacuation - when you feel the ground shake, keep calm and immediately take protective actions: Duck, Cover, Hold on and then evacuate when shaking stops.
• Reverse Evacuation is used to help get students and staff back into the building when it is dangerous to remain outside.
• Hold is used when the hallways need to be clear of people to deal with a situation that requires a level of privacy.
• Shelter in Place is a short-term measure implemented when there is a need to isolate students and staff from the outdoor environment or to prevent injury or exposure to airborne contaminants. Additional steps needed depend on the specific hazard. Possible hazards may include but are not limited to a wind storm, earthquake or hazardous chemical spill.

Please use this link to view breakfast and lunch menus and to set up an online meal account for school.

This school year we will continue to have charged and free and reduced meals. If your family would like to apply for free or reduced cost meals, we have forms in the office or you can find the application and additional information here.

We want all of our students at school everyday for consistent connection and learning. Please plan to send your child to school each school day on time unless they have any of the symptoms listed below. Instruction begins promptly at 7:45am each day. If your child does become sick with any of these symptoms, please call our attendance line as soon as possible and leave your child's name/teacher/and symptoms: 503-844-1363.

1. Please adhere to our signange at the front and back of the building that says "students only beyond this point" This allows staff to ensure the safety of your students at all times.
2. Walker and Car Pick Up are different modes of picking up your student. Please try and stick with the mode of pickup you communicated to your child and their teacher to avoid confusion for all.
3. The car pick up line can get long. Please be patient and do not park in the gravel lot and walk on to campus through the parking lot. If you have told your child's teacher that you will be picking them up by car, your student WILL NOT be in the front of the building waiting for you. Please wait in the car pick up line as planned.
4. If you are picking your child up via car, please use last years sign or make a new one to signal to staff whom you are picking up. The sign can include the teachers last name and your child's first name/last initial. We will work to get you permanent signage within the first week of school.
5. Class starts promptly at 7:45 with students being dismissed from the gym between 7:35 and 7:40. If your child plans to eat breakfast, please arrive with enough time for your child to eat breakfast and get to class on time.

Student arrival time is between 7:15 and 7:45 // Class begins promptly at 7:45

Regardless of mode of arrival (parent drop off via car, bus, walker)

• ALL K-6 students will enter the front doors and proceed to the cafeteria for breakfast or the gym if they are not eating breakfast.
• Check out the Arrival/Dismissal Reminder Video HERE

Dismissal M-T-TR-F is at 2:05 // Dismissal W is at 1:35

If you pick up your child in a car, please watch the video HERE and read below for directions.

• Display sign on your passenger side window/dashboard.

• You must pull up as far as possible in the pick up lane - remain in your vehicle.

• Once your child is securely in your car, you may either proceed forward and out of the lot or merge into the thru lane and out of the lot

If you walk to campus or park to walk and pick up your child, please read below for the location you need to go to.

• K-2 parents must come up and wait at the flag pole at the front of the school. A staff member will release your student(s) to you.

• Please avoid putting staff in a compromising position by trying to take your child from them while they are bringing their line of students out.

• You must come to the designated location to get your child. This is for the safety of our students.

• 3-6 students are released from classrooms independently. If needed, they can meet their siblings up near the front of the building where K-2 students are waiting.

If your chid rides a bus

• Busing information for all students is now available on the HSD Transportation MyBus Page. You will need your students ID number and birthdate to access the system. Please check the site often as route times may be adjusted as new students register for school.
• Pick-up and drop-off times at the beginning of the year reflect the best estimate based on many variables such as traffic and road conditions. During the school year, as students are added or deleted from the routes, the actual pick-up and drop-off times will change.
  

Similar to last year, those picking their students up at dismissal in a car will be asked to display a sign in their passenger side window. This sign will signal staff who you are picking up and from what class(es). For the first few days of school we ask that you use last years sign and/or make a new one as we work to finalize our transportation list. A formal sign will be sent home within the first few weeks of school. See the picture for what to include on your temporary sign (Teachers Name- Student Name)

We are excited to welcome the YMCA back to Lenox this year! The before and after school enrichment programs are offered during the school year at many locations throughout the Portland and Vancouver metro area. Programs are open to students in kindergarten through middle school, and focuses on social growth and academic enhancement. Check out specific program details below!

Mon - Tue: 6:30 AM-7:45 AM and 2:05-6 PM

Wed: 6:30 AM-7:45 AM and 1:35-6PM

Thur-Fri: 6:30-7:45 AM and 2:05-6PM

Before/After Rate: $675 (Member) | $794 (Non-Member) - MONTHLY not weekly.

After Care Only Rate $525 (Member) | $618 (Non-Member) - MONTHLY not weekly.

After Care Part Time* Rate $394 (Member) | $464 (Non-Member) - MONTHLY, not weekly.

Before Care Only Rate $170 (Member) | $205 (Non-Member) - MONTHLY, not weekly.

*Part Time Care is 2/3 days a week

YMCA MEMBERSHIP INFO | https://www.ymcacw.org/memberships

DIRECT LINK TO REGISTER | https://www.ymcacw.org/programs/youth-programs/and-after-school-childcare *Just click on 'Hillsboro School District'

CONTACT | Aydee Marrero - AMarrero@ymcacw.org OR Kristen Jensen - KJensen@ymcacw.org

OPEN DOOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Access for All | https://www.ymcacw.org/open-door

Volunteers are a welcome and appreciated part of the Lenox Community! Because the safety of students is of primary importance, there are a few steps required in order for a volunteer application to be fully approved.

Complete the district-wide volunteer application or update/renew/check the status of your current application by visiting: volunteer application

CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

Tickets to the Harlem Wizards vs. HSD Teachers are now on sale! You may even see Mr. Jordan & Mr. Ledbetter on the court! Find tickets for purchase here->

https://harlemwizards.com/schedule-tickets/

When - 10/2/2023 @ 7pm (Doors open at 6)

Where - Century High School

YOUTH SPORTS THROUGH HILLSBORO PARKS & RECREATION

Students in grades 3 through 12 can register for Hillsboro Youth Volleyball by Sept. 15. Registration for Hillsboro Youth Basketball and Zone Afterschool program (middle school volleyball and soccer) opens Sept. 5. Find details online: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/YouthSports.

FALL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

Register now for Fall Activities and Events with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation! Find classes and programs that are just right for you and your family!

OHP COVERS ME!

The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) provides free health coverage to all children and teens younger than 19, regardless of immigration status who meet income and other criteria. Call 503-359-5564 to make an appointment with an enrollment specialist who can help you apply.

SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER

The school-based health center at Century High School is open to all HSD students Monday through Friday for both in-person and telemedicine visits. See them for acute care needs, vaccinations, well-child check-ups, sports physicals, mental health support, and more. Call 503-597-4580 to make an appointment.

Email: kellers@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: hsd.k12.or.us/lenox
Location: 21200 Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-844-1360