The Cheetah Coalition #20

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Monday is a Teacher Grading Day and Tuesday is a Teacher Professional Development Day, so there is no school for students. See you on Wednesday!

Dado el clima político nacional actual, queremos asegurarle que TODOS los niños son bienvenidos y están seguros dentro de nuestra escuela, independientemente de su estatus migratorio o de ciudadanía. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud sobre los procedimientos de PPS, no dude en llamarme a la oficina de la escuela (503-916-6333). Soy la secretaria bilingüe y puedo compartir con usted los protocolos de nuestra escuela y distrito, así como también consejos sobre las acciones que puede tomar ahora para minimizar cualquier interrupción que pueda ocurrir antes, durante o después de la escuela.

Sinceramente,

Constance

Please see the resources below aimed at supporting our immigrant and refugee students and families:

• Immigrant Rights PPS FAQ

• ACLU Know Your Rights. (Oregon ACLU) Printable list of Oregon-based attorneys and non-profit organizations who may be able to help students and families navigate the immigration legal system.

• ACLU Immigrants Rights Resources. The resources in this document are provided by the ACLU of Oregon and includes resources developed by the national ACLU.

If you missed the TAG online meeting, you can access the slides here.

We anticipate completing the fall processing of TAG referrals by February 14. (see slide 11)

The winter family/teacher-driven cycle will be completed by April 25. (see slide 12)

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our TAG Coordinator, Katie Carriker, at kcarriker@pps.net or by calling the office.

Reminder that the deadline for submitting required vaccination documentation is February 19, 2025. Oregon law requires proof of immunization records in order for students to attend school. If students are not up to date on their records by February 19, they may not be able to attend school until we receive current and updated records.

Parents can access their record through their PCP or: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/PREVENTIONWELLNESS/VACCINESIMMUNIZATION/GETTINGIMMUNIZED/Pages/ImmRecords.aspx

All schools are required to instruct and drill students on emergency procedures so that the students can respond to an emergency without confusion or panic. In the coming weeks, we will be conducting the following drills at Atkinson:

• Tuesday, February 4: Fire/Evacuation Drill

Read more about these drills on the PPS website HERE.

The 2025-26 Elementary School and ACCESS Academy Lottery and Transfer Cycle will open on February 12 at 8 a.m. and close on March 12 at 5 p.m. (lottery only). Plan to attend an information session to learn about the lottery schools and/or browse their website. A list of schools can be found at https://www.pps.net/Page/17285. Once the transfer cycle starts, the lottery slots will be posted. Click the following link for Dual Language Questions & Answers.

Atkinson's Connect to Kinder events are scheduled as follows:

• Thursday, March 6, 6–7 p.m. (focus on Spanish DLI program)
• Thursday, April 10, 2:45–3:45 p.m.

PPS Transportation will conduct the Spring STOPPS drill (Safety Training of Pupils in Portland Schools) for all riding students on Thursday, February 6. Learn more HERE.

Last call for Talent Show entries!!

The Atkinson Talent Show is returning to the Franklin High School auditorium on the evenings of February 4 (grades K–2) and February 11 (grades 3–5), and all sign-ups must be submitted by the end of today, Friday, January 24! Register online HERE or return paper forms to the front desk.

We are also seeking volunteers to help out at rehearsals and shows. Please sign up here if you are interested in being a part of this amazing community event!

We'll be selling concessions and tickets to win one of three great gift baskets: Staycation in Portland, Date Night, or Family Fun. Tickets are $2 each and you can buy them now at https://app.givebacks.gives/2025atkinsontalentshow.

Our Lunar New Year celebration will be on Friday, January 31 from 6:30–8 p.m. in the cafeteria. Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean communities, among others. The festival celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. It is a time to honor our ancestors and spend time with loved ones. Guests are invited to wear red, yellow, gold, or traditional clothing.

There will be:

• 🍚 Vietnamese food from local restaurants: Banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches), spring rolls, egg rolls, stir fry noodles, and sweet sticky rice.
• 🦁 A special lion dance performance from White Lotus.
• 🌸 Tons of Lunar New Year arts and crafts (snake finger puppets, Chinese lanterns, cherry blossom tree art).
• 📖 Free AAPI related children's books from Multnomah County Library and SMART reading.
• 🧧 "Pick your own Red Envelope" raffle with prizes from Fly by Jing, Hopscotch, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland Nursery, Good Coffee, among many others.
• 🏮Light up the night with lanterns for purchase (pre-sale and day of event).

We’re looking for volunteers to help with this event, if you’re able to support, please sign up here!

Click HERE to read the latest from the PTA.

• Monday, January 27 — Teacher Grading Day, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
• Tuesday, January 28 —Teacher Professional Development Day, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
• Wednesday, January 29 — Rehearsal for K-2 Talent Show, gym, 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 30 — Online with the Principal, 7 p.m.
• Friday, January 31 — Principal's Coffee, cafeteria, 8:10–9:10 a.m.
• Friday, January 31 — Luna New Year Celebration, cafeteria, 6:30–8 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 4 — K-2 Talent Show at Franklin High School Auditorium, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 5 — Rehearsal for 3-5 Talent Show, gym, 2:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 11 — 3-5 Talent Show at Franklin High School Auditorium, 6 p.m.