Bridlemile Friday Flyer

10/2: Site Council Meeting, 4:30-5:30pm, Google Meet

10/3: TAG Family Info Night, 6:00-6:45pm, Google Meet

10/9: International Walk and Roll to School Day

10/18: Harvest Fest/Family Game Night (Change in Date)

10/23: Early Release Day, school day ends at 11:50am

Cheers and Spotlight on our 1st graders, who have the fewest absences and tardies of all the grades! 99% of our 1st graders are showing up in class and on time each day!!

School attendance is very important. Did you know:

• Students who miss 10% of the school year (or 17 days throughout the year) are considered chronically absent

• This number includes excused AND unexcused absences

• Missing 10% or more of the school year can make it harder to learn to read

• Attendance is one of the three school success indicators reflected in our school’s report card issued yearly by the state

• When students reduce absences, they can make great academic gains

As the weather changes, we’d like to remind students to dress appropriately for the colder days and to bring their jackets to school. Beagles go outside for recess, rain or shine! GrowPortland garden lessons also take place outside. A jacket with a hood is a great idea!

Jackets and clothing that are labeled with your child’s name have the best success rate of finding their way out of the Lost and Found!

It has been a successful week of pictures! Bridlemile is contracting with a local photographer, Rebecca Hunnicutt Photography, for our student school pictures this year.

Click here for more information: https://www.hunnicuttphotography.com/elementary-picture-day-info

We believe you will enjoy the modern portrait option and plan to provide a survey to gather your feedback.

HOW DO I PURCHASE PICTURES?

In NEXT WEEK’S Friday flyer, we will have the direct link to purchase pictures.

No pre-ordering is required. See your pictures first before deciding to purchase.

Several packages available for purchase.

Let’s take a moment to ensure the safety of all our Beagles. With the hustle and bustle of drop-offs and pick-ups, let's make sure our school zone remains safe for everyone.

🚗 Drive Slowly & Stay Alert: Keep our speed in check and our eyes peeled for any students or pedestrians crossing the street. Taking it slow ensures that we have ample time to react and keep everyone safe.

👀 Extra Caution for Walkers: Let’s be extra cautious at crosswalks and intersections. A friendly wave or a smile can go a long way in brightening someone's day and ensuring their safety.

➡️ Turning Right at Car Drop-Off/Pick Up: When exiting the car drop-off/pick up area, make that right turn with care. It helps keep the traffic flow smooth and minimizes any potential congestion. Also, U-turns are not allowed on 47th Drive.

Thank you all for your cooperation and commitment to keeping our school community safe and sound!

Our school will soon participate in a district-wide opportunity for reflection called the Fidelity of Implementation Tool (FIT) Assessment. The FIT is a tool that measures the extent to which a school implements many of the systems and practices that have been identified as critical to equitable and inclusive schools that ensure high levels of learning for all students.

During the FIT, two support staff from the district will spend the day with us, talking to a variety of people in the school community to get an understanding of our practices. Family and community members are invited to participate in a conversation with the district staff in order to respond to predetermined questions that are asked as part of the assessment. If you would like to join us, please call, email khu@pps.net

We will use the data we collect from this process to inform our School Continuous Improvement Plan and other work at the building level. The district will look at district-wide data to highlight areas for further intentional support.

TAG Night is an annual meeting open to all families of TAG (Talented and Gifted) identified students or families interested in referring their student for TAG services. We will share an overview of what TAG means in Oregon, how services are delivered within PPS, as well as updates to the TAG referral process which are new for this school year.

Please use this Google Meet link to attend: https://meet.google.com/uus-ions-dhz

Bridlemile PTA's largest fundraiser of the year kicks off on Friday, October 4! Charleston Wrap offers high-quality wrapping paper, household items and gourmet food products. Work on your holiday shopping early and support Bridlemile school - funds go toward classroom supplies, curriculum, field trips and PTA-sponsored events and initiatives throughout the year. Catalogs and further information will be coming home with students in October. Thank you for your participation!

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Questions, comments or feedback about this newsletter? Email us at

Bridlemile-Office@pps.net.