5/2/22

Dear Imlay Elementary School Staff and Families,

I am writing today to share some bittersweet news. My colleague at Farmington View Elementary School, Rian Petrick, will be taking on a new job after the conclusion of this school year and I have been asked to succeed him as principal.

While I look forward to serving and getting to know the Farmington View community, I will miss being a part of Imlay - we have such an amazing team of staff, students, families, and community here. I am truly grateful for the support you have given me over the past four years; I have enjoyed working and learning alongside you.

The posting for a replacement principal will go up on Friday, April 22, and close on Sunday, May 1. Our Human Resources team will host feedback sessions for staff and families on Monday, May 2. Please participate and share your thoughts on the qualities and attributes you would like to see in your next principal. If you are unable to participate during the session, feel free to email your input to Kristina Gantt at ganntk@hsd.k12.or.us by Wednesday, May 4. Interviews are slated for Friday, May 6, and there will hopefully be an announcement about the successful candidate the following week.

Again, thank you for welcoming me to the Imlay family. I am confident your next principal will continue and expand upon our history of excellence. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Amanda Bethune for filling in for me this spring as I have tended to some personal matters. It has given me great comfort knowing Imlay is in such capable hands.

Respectfully,

Jen McCalley

Principal

SPANISH

21 de abril de 2022

Estimados estudiantes, miembros del personal y familias de la Escuela Primaria Imlay:

Hoy les estoy escribiendo para compartir una noticia agridulce con ustedes. Mi colega en la Escuela Primaria Farmington View, Rian Petrick, tendrá un nuevo puesto de trabajo después de este año escolar y se me ha pedido reemplazarlo como directora.

Si bien espero poder servir y conocer a la comunidad de Farmington View, extrañaré ser parte de Imlay porque aquí tenemos un equipo increíble formado por miembros del personal, estudiantes, familias y el resto de la comunidad. Estoy verdaderamente agradecida por todo el apoyo que me han brindado durante los últimos cuatro años, he disfrutado de nuestro trabajo y aprendizaje juntos.

La publicación de la vacante para el puesto para director se publicará el viernes, 22 de abril y se cerrará el domingo, 1 de mayo. El equipo del Departamento de Recursos Humanos organizará sesiones para recibir comentarios del personal y las familias el lunes, 2 de mayo. Por favor, participe y comparta su opinión sobre las cualidades y atributos que le gustaría ver en el próximo director. Si no puede participar durante la sesión, no dude en enviar su opinión por correo electrónico a Kristina Gantt a ganntk@hsd.k12.or.us antes del miércoles, 4 de mayo. Las entrevistas se programaran para el viernes, 6 de mayo y esperamos que haya un anuncio sobre el candidato seleccionado la semana siguiente.

Nuevamente, gracias por haberme dado la bienvenida a la familia Imlay. Estoy segura de que su próximo director continuará y ampliará nuestra historia de excelencia. También me gustaría aprovechar esta oportunidad para agradecer a la Sra. Amanda Bethune por hacerse cargo de mi puesto esta primavera mientras me ocupaba de algunos asuntos personales. Me brinda un gran consuelo saber que Imlay está en manos tan capaces.

Atentamente,

Jen McCalley

Directora

May: Pacific Islander Month

May 2-6th: Teacher Appreciation Week

Friday, May 6th: No School for Students

Tuesday/Wednesday, May 10th-11th: 3rd grade state testing

Thursday, May 12th: Cultural Night 5:15-6:45 p.m. at Imlay

Tuesday/Wednesday, May 17th-18th: 3rd grade state testing

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday May 23, 25, 26: Modified Outdoor School for 6th grade

Monday, May 30th: Memorial Day, No School

June:

June 10th: Field Day

June 14th: 6th grade vs staff kickball game

June 15th: 6th grade celebration

June 16th: Last day of school, Early Release, 6th grade Moving On Ceremony & Clap Out

We are seeking volunteers for our Imlay Garden. Volunteers are needed to paint on the garden side of the portable. The space (a rectangle) will be marked off and we need volunteers to paint with chalkboard paint (paint is provided). Have paint supplies and willing to help paint?

We're also in need of volunteers willing to make benches for our garden. We'll provide the wood. Contact Shannon Lusk (lusks@hsd.k12.or.us) or Maggie Lally (lalllym@hsd.k12.or.us).

The MakerSpace would love donations of clay, pompoms, feathers, duct tape, watercolor paint, cotton balls, pipe cleaners, and bottle caps.

The Garden would love donations of adult-size gloves (for 4-6th grade students), hummingbird feeders, and weather stations.

Drop items by the front office and let them know they're for STEAM.

We are in need of parent volunteers! We are so excited to have parents back in our building to volunteer. There are three steps to move through to volunteer:

1. Go to: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/Page/163 to fill out the volunteer background check.

2. Once these checks have cleared, you will receive an email asking you to complete a survey and upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination, per the Governor’s vaccination mandate.* (*Volunteers may fill out a form requesting a medical or religious exception; however, these will only be considered on an as-needed basis as staff availability allows. Anyone receiving an approved exception will be required to follow a set of increased safety measures when volunteering.)

3. In addition, all volunteers will need to submit to a fingerprint-based criminal records check by March 28, 2022, in order to continue volunteering. Until this check is completed, volunteers will not be assigned duties that could put them in a situation where they have direct, unsupervised contact with students. If the check is not completed by March 28, 2022, your volunteer status will go from “approved” to “pending” and you will no longer be allowed to volunteer.

Event: First Tuesday Art Walk

Date: May 3

Time: 5-8

Location: Walters Cultural Arts Center

Details: Make the Walters Cultural Arts Center your first stop for Hillsboro Art Walk. Stroll through the gallery, meet the artist, listen to live music by local performers, and much more! An evening for all ages! The Walters is just one stop among the plethora of Downtown Hillsboro venues who participate each month.

This month, check out Fire & Ice, an exhibit by East Creek Art and Don Jacobson.

Event: Centro Cultural Presents: Barrio Mestizo

Date: May 6

Time: 7:30-9:30

Location: Walters Cultural Arts Center

Details: Formed by Luis and Graciela Hernandez, Barrio Mestizo, a band with solid sound and danceable beat, embraces the rich diversity within Latin music playing a variety of music genres including cumbia, salsa, Tejano, and other dance-oriented styles. Inspired by the Mayan symbol for unity, Barrio Mestizo welcomes everyone to celebrate with them through dance and “buenas vibras.”

Proceeds from this performance will support Centro Cultural whose mission is to “serve the needs of our diverse community by promoting personal growth and empowerment.” Very good vibes indeed! Tickets are $20 advance, $25 day of show. Purchase online at: cityofhillsboro.ticketspice.com/centro-cultural-presents-barrio-mestizo

Event: Wetlands Exploration Days: Decomposers

Date: May 7

Time: 1:30-3:30

Location: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve

Details: Ever wonder why we are not up to our eyeballs in fallen leaves? Learn about the FBI (Fungi, Bacteria, and Insects) that break down dead things and build our soils.

Questions? Call Jackson Bottom at 503-681-6206.

Event: Discovery Storytime

Date: May 8

Time: 1-2pm

Location: Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood

Details: Join us for stories, songs, and hands-on experiments. For ages 4-7.

Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, y experimentos activos. Para edades 4-7 años. Entry for in-person storytimes will be on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the room entrance 15 minutes prior to the start of storytime.

Event: Pajama Storytime

Date: May 11

Time: 7-7:45pm

Location: Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood

Details: 30 to 40 minutes of age-appropriate stories, fingerplays, and movement activities. Pajamas welcome! Entry for in-person storytimes will be on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the room entrance 15 minutes prior to the start of storytime.

Event: Online Beginner’s Chinese Calligraphy

Date: May 12

Time: 3:30-4:30

Location: Online

Details: Join San Francisco-based calligraphy artist Jojo Liu, board member of the San Francisco Chinese Arts Association, in this time-honored artistic tradition. Virtual demonstrations will include how to hold a brush, write basic strokes, and write standing. Perfect for beginners! Participants will require several supplies for this class. These supplies are a calligraphy brush, ink, and paper. Registrants can pick up workshop materials at Brookwood on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last starting on May 1st. https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/events/625f1796f14e6942008556f0

Event: Wetlands Exploration Days: Butterflies

Date: May 14

Time: 1:30-3:30

Location: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve

Details: There are around 17,500 different kinds of butterflies in the world. What makes them different and what do they have in common?

Questions? Call Jackson Bottom at 503-681-6206.

Event: Family Storytime

Date: May 15

Time: 1-1:45

Location: Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood

Details: 30 to 40 minutes of age-appropriate stories, fingerplays, and movement activities. Entry for in-person storytimes will be on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the room entrance 15 minutes prior to the start of storytime.

Event: Online Beginning Reader Book Club

Date: May 18

Time: 3:30-4

Location: Online

Details: Designed especially for readers just beginning to read independently. For grades K-2. Registration required for this Zoom book club. You may pick up your own copy of the book to keep after we process your registration. https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/events/6233a2b7aa6079280060f277

Event: RASIKA Presents: Dance of India

Date: May 20

Time: 7:30-8:30

Location: Walters Cultural Arts Center

Details: Described by The Oregonian as an “unforgettable night of visual splendor,” this troupe of Indian classical dancers is bound to amaze with an exceptional evening of the authentic cultural experience of this ancient land. From traditional costuming and music, along with Sanskrit chants and English poetry, the full-length production appeals to all ages and showcases the entire repertoire of Indian classical dance. All proceeds from the performance go to benefit this cultural and educational Hillsboro-based nonprofit with mission of promoting the performing arts of India locally.

RASIKA will presents MARGAM: The Divine Path, featuring live orchestra of eminent musicians and 14 dancers led by Jayanthi Raman.Tickets are $12 advance, $15 day of show Purchase online at: cityofhillsboro.ticketspice.com/rasika

Event: Bilingual Storytime, English and Spanish Hora de cuentos bilingüe, en Inglés y Español

Date: May 21

Time: 11-12

Location: Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood

Details: 30 minutes of age-appropriate stories, finger plays, and other activities in English and Spanish for children of all ages and their grownups. Attendance will be limited on a first come, first served basis to ensure safe social distancing. 30 minutos de cuentos, juegos de mano, y otras actividades en inglés y español para niños de todas las edades y sus adultos.

Event: Wetlands Exploration Days: Frogs

Date: May 21

Time: 1:30-3:30

Location: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve

Details: Jackson Bottom provides great habitat for frogs and other amphibians. Learn about how they use this space and the many changes they experience over their lifetimes. Questions? Call Jackson Bottom at 503-681-6206.

Event: Giờ kể chuyện tiếng Việt - Vietnamese Storytime

Date: May 28

Time: 10:15-11

Location: Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood

Details: 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.

Email: mccallje@hsd.k12.or.us

Website: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/imlay
Location: 5900 Southeast Lois Street, Hillsboro, OR, USA
Phone: 503-844-1090
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