The Buzz

Click on the link to schedule an appointment for your student(s).

Please wear a face mask. If you are early, please remain in your car until 3 minutes prior to your appointment time, then walk around the building to the back entrance of the gym. Our photographer will also be wearing a mask and we will be sanitizing often.

Pre-Order pictures by visiting dorianstudio.com and searching for Errol Hassell Elementary School. Your online order can be placed now and up to four (4) days after picture day. Hard copies of the order form are available in the main office. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our Customer Advocate Team by email at support@dorianstudio.com or by phone at (800) 826-3535. We look forward to seeing you on Feb. 1!

Errol Hassell Families,

If you missed the parent session about return to school, here is the link to the English session (link) and the Spanish session (hiperenlace). There will be a lot more details to come, and we will have more sessions to discuss and clarify the return to school plan. If you have input about the plan, please email community_involvement@beaverton.k12.or.us. (Community Involvement Department). If you have questions, email community involvement or me at cynthia_lam_moffett@beaverton.k12.or.us.

Kindergarten Orientation season is coming up. This year, we will have an introduction Q and A session on 2/25, hosted by the principal, then a formal Kindergarten Orientation on 5/20, hosted by the Kindergarten team. We hope that the 5/20 session will be in person. Details are on the calendar on the school website. We hope you will share with your friends and neighbors.

Curriculum Resources:

Reading and Writing: Teachers' College Units of Study

(New!) Reading and writing videos

Math: Math Workshop

Science: Twig

BSD Resources:

- Parenting video for helping your children during CDL

- Mental Health Resources (NEW!)

- Family Toolkit

EHSL Spotfiy Playlist by Mrs. Palmer

Office open 8am-4pm Monday-Friday

Call (503) 356-2090 or come by!

School Hours: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m., noon- 2 p.m.

February 1 Picture Day

2020-2021 BSD Calendar

Mondays

2:15-3:15 Homework Help Meeting ID: 987 708 6687 Passcode: sel

3-4pm Social Worker Office Hour Meeting ID: 880 8466 6458 PW: SSW

Tuesdays

10:30- noon Outdoor Library in the back of the school

11- noon Curbside food pick up for all children up to age 18

11- noon Curbside food boxes

Wednesday, 1/20 is a regular school day!

WEDNESDAYS BOOK BUS

1:30pm-2:00pm SW MONTE VERDI BLVD @ BURNSRIDGE PARK

2:08-2:38pm SW OAK ST @ COOPER PARK

2:43-3:13pm CHAMPIONS PARK

Thursdays

11-noon Food pick up for all children up to age 18

2:15-3:15 Homework Help Meeting ID: 987 708 6687 Passcode: sel

Fridays Spirit Day

If you’re done reading your books, please return them so we can replenish our shelves. During school days, place books in the bins outside the front door of the school between 8:00AM and 4:00 PM. You may also return books during undercover checkouts and the book bus. Books will remain on your library account for a week after you return them so they can be quarantined.

If you have questions, please email Mrs. Plew at susan_plew@beaverton.k12.or.us

Thank you for your patience as we navigate TAG/Summa testing during the 2020-21 school year. The following updates have been made to our current Identification processes to reflect comprehensive distance learning and research on test score stability.

TAG/Summa Testing

• TAG testing for students nominated by parents or teachers will occur in the spring

• Current 5th graders will have the opportunity to qualify for Summa by testing in late spring/summer

• Outdoor testing opportunities for TAG/Summa will also be available in early summer

• Current 3rd and 4th graders will take reading and math achievement tests (ITBS) in the fall

• Current 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders will take a cognitive ability (CogAT) screener test in fall

• In addition to national norms, local norms will be explored for TAG/Summa identification

Summa Qualifying Tests and Criteria

• No change in admission criteria, only tests used

• Results from full version CogAT tests (composite score ) in grades K-5 can be used to qualify for Summa

• Results of achievement tests in grades 3-5 can be used to qualify for Summa

• Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) Language Arts and Math tests

• ITBS/Logramos Reading and Math tests (total scores)

Communication

• Testing opportunities will be posted on the BSD TAG page as they become available

• Invitations to test will be sent via School Messenger prior to testing dates

• Summa eligible students will be notified before January 15, 2021

Please direct questions to Heidi Hanson, heidi_hanson@beaverton.k12.or.us or 503-356-4548.

Estimadas familias,

Gracias por su paciencia mientras administramos los exámenes TAG/Summa durante el año escolar 2020-21. Se han realizado las siguientes actualizaciones a nuestros procesos de identificación actuales para reflejar el aprendizaje a distancia y la investigación sobre la estabilidad de la puntuación de los exámenes.

Exámenes TAG / Summa

• Los exámenes TAG para los estudiantes nominados por los padres o maestros ocurrirán en la primavera

• Los estudiantes actuales de 5º grado tendrán la oportunidad de ser considerados para el programa Summa mediante el examen a fines de la primavera/verano

• Las oportunidades de exámenes al aire libre para TAG/Summa también estarán disponibles a principios del verano

• Los estudiantes actuales de 3º y 4º grado tomarán exámenes de rendimiento en lectura y matemáticas (ITBS) en el otoño

• Los estudiantes actuales de 2º, 3º y 4º grado tomarán un examen de evaluación de habilidades cognitivas (CogAT) en otoño

• Además de las normas nacionales, se explorarán las normas locales para la identificación de TAG/Summa

Exámenes y criterios de calificación de SUMMA

• No hay cambios en los criterios de admisión, solo se utilizan exámenes

• Los resultados de los exámenes CogAT en los grados K-5 se pueden usar para calificar para el programa SUMMA

• Los resultados de los exámenes de rendimiento en los grados 3-5 se pueden usar para calificar para el programa SUMMA

• Exámenes de literatura y matemáticas del Sistema de Evaluación Estatal de Oregón (OSAS)

• ITBS/Logramos

Comunicación

• Las oportunidades de exámenes se publicarán en la página BSD TAG a medida que estén disponibles.

• Las invitaciones para el examen se enviarán a través de School Messenger antes de las fechas del examen.

• Los estudiantes elegibles para Summa serán notificados antes del 15 de enero de 2021

Dirija sus preguntas a Heidi Hanson, heidi_hanson@beaverton.k12.or.us o al 503-356-4548.

Eat, Sleep, Move!

As we enter into a new year, often we make goals to improve our habits. Healthy habits and routines are important to manage and improve both mental and physical wellness. Especially while students are participating in distance learning, it’s easy to forget healthy eating, sleep routines, and normal exercise. Healthy eating, sleeping and exercise are linked with improvements in behavior, attention, mood, safety, school performance and attendance, and boosting immune systems. Here are a few tips.

Nutrition

· Try to make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

· Limit sugary drinks. *Did you know that in 12 ounces of soda, there are about 40 grams of sugar? That is 10 teaspoons of sugar in just one can!

· Focus on eating more fresh foods and less packaged foods.

· Occasional sweets are fine, but try not to make dessert a reward.

· Don’t engage in food battles, let kids stop eating when they feel they’ve had enough.

· Choose healthy snacks throughout the day that include a protein so you stay full longer.

· Nutrition Resources: Free food resources are found on the Community Resources webpage. https://www.oregonfoodbank.org https://www.choosemyplate.gov/

Sleep

· According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, to promote optimal health:

- Children 3-5 years old should sleep 10-13 hours per 24 hours

- Children 6-12 years old should sleep 9-12 hours

- Teenagers 13-18 years old should sleep 8-10 hours

· Set bedtime and wake-up times at the same time every day.

· Have a bedtime, wind-down routine.

· Remove electronics from the bedroom, keep it quiet, and at a comfortable temperature.

· Avoid large meals and caffeine before bed time.

· Sleep Resources: www.cdc.gov/sleep https://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/AAP-Supports-Childhood-Sleep-Guidelines.aspx

Exercise

· The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommend children and adolescents ages 6-17 get 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily.

· Make moving together a regular part of your family life. Walk the dog, have a dance party, do fitness activities during commercials, clean the house or yard together, and take the stairs.

· Exercise Resources: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-children https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/physicalactivity/index.htm https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/make-physical-activity-part-your-familys-routine https://playfitfun.com/

How to use Sora

BCL to Go

Atención Plena

Hey Parents! Monday, Jan. 25 at 7pm. In partnership with Lifeworks NW Promotoras, we will be offering a Mindfulness program completely in Spanish. This event will be on Zoom, please see this flyer for more information.

Lunes, 25 de enero a las 7pm. Acompáñenos para un taller sobre la atención plena, la meta de este taller es aprender a valorar, disfrutar y atender de una manera plena los eventos cotidianos. Los grupos serán transmitidos por zoom y serán en español. Por favor, vea el volante para obtener más información sobre cómo nos puede acompañar.

Current Library Services

Both library buildings remain closed to the public. At the main library, BCL To Go (walk up service) and Computer Lab are in service Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday - Sunday, 1-6 p.m. (closed Thursday). These are also the hours for Ask the Library phone service. At the Murray Scholls branch, BCL To Go is in service Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 1-6 p.m. (closed Monday, Thursday, and Sunday). If you would like to use BCL To Go curbside service at the main library, an appointment is required; make an appointment. Drop-ins at both locations and appointments at Murray Scholls are walk-up only (no drive-up). The library continues to offer many services you can use from home - virtual events and recorded videos for all ages, eBooks and eAudiobooks, streaming video, and more. See a listing of our current services.

Vaccine info

BSD Meal Info

Meal benefits application

Clothes Closet

Errol Hassell Community Room. If you have connections for donations of (new and gently used) clothes, toiletries, books, and shelf stable food, please email Cynthia Moffett (cynthia_lam_moffett@beaverton.k12.or.us) or bring in your donation Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m..

Connect your Amazon app to Amazon Smile. Earn dollars for Errol Hassell PTO every time you shop. (Instructions here)

PTO Website

BSD Volunteer Info and Background Check: Needed to volunteer on Zoom

Website: https://errolhassell.beaverton.k12.or.us/
Location: 18100 SW Bany Rd, Beaverton, OR 97007
Phone: (503) 356-2090
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/errolhasselles/