The Ram Report
February 23, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
2/1-2/28: Tigard Taekwondo Fundraiser
2/23: Glow Family Bingo Night; 5:30-7:30pm
2/28: No School - Teacher Planning Day
3/10: Daylight savings begins
3/11: PSO meeting; 6:00pm
3/14: Book Fair; 8:00-4:00pm
3/15: Book Fair; 8:00-7:00 pm
3/15: STREAM Night; 5:30-7:30pm
3/20: Sultan the Flaming Tandoor Dine Out Night
3/25-3/29: No School; Spring Break
IN THIS EDITION
- Message from Mr. Kingery
- Bingo Night reminder
- Incoming kinder registration open
- Message from Nutrition Services
- Message from the Foundation
- New webpage update
- Quarter 2 Report Cards
- Multicultural Festival - Save the Date
- Twality Musical Froze Jr. Information
Message from Mr. Kingery
Hello Art Rutkin Families,
We hope that you are all enjoying the break from some of the cold and rainy weather recently. I think everyone at school is ready for spring and warmer temperatures. We are excited that Art Rutkin Elementary is participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). More information is in this newsletter. This starts on March 1st. We hope to see a lot of students for breakfast and lunch each day when this program starts on March 1st next week.
Safety Reminder:
Please remember to drive slowly and be patient while driving through the school parking lots during arrival and dismissal times each day. We want everyone to start and end their day safely. This is also a reminder for students to exit and enter cars from the curb side (passenger side) of your vehicles when in the car lines. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe in our parking lots.
Art Rutkin Elementary Yearbook
Our school’s first yearbook is in the process of getting started. Are you interested in helping with the school yearbook? Please contact our office, or the PSO Yearbook Chair Person to help out.
Yearbook PSO contact: yearbook@artrutkinpso.org
STREAM Night - March 15th
We will have a family STREAM Night on March 15th. If you would like to help support a science, technology, reading, engineering, art or math station/activity during this evening event please contact our office, or our PSO. Several of our teachers will be at this event too!
With Gratitude,
Mr. Kingery
Bingo Family Night - TONIGHT!
Tonight:
Join us for a bright night of Glowing Bingo Fun! The event will be held in the Art Rutkin Cafeteria from 5:30-7:30pm. Details below:
- Glow Bingo Cards for purchase
- RSVP and get your first Bingo Card Free!
- Prizes available for winners.
- Concessions available
- Pizza only available via Pre-pay.
- Glow Store on-site
- Fun glowing accessories available for purchase on-site while supplies last, or
- Secure your items via Pre-pay.
RSVP and Pre-Pay:
Help us plan and secure your orders for Concessions and Glow Store items. Follow this link or use the QR code above to RSVP and place your order!
Volunteers Needed:
We are still looking for volunteers to help with the event. If you're interested, please sign up here: Bingo Night SignUp Genius Link"
Incoming Kindergarten Registration Open
2024-2025 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
A child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024 to enter Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. Please click here to register
Message from Nutrition Services
We are pleased to inform you that Art Rutkin Elementary is participating in the National School
Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for School
Year 2023-2024. This program (CEP) starts on March 1st, 2024.
What does this mean for you and your children? Free school breakfast and lunch for your
children through the end of the school year!
All enrolled students at Art Rutkin Elementary are eligible to receive a healthy school breakfast
and lunch at school at no charge to your household for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school
year starting on March 1st, 2024. No further action is required of you. Your children will be able
to participate in these meal programs without having to pay for meals or submit an application.
If your children attend schools that are not participating in CEP, your household may still need
to fill out a confidential meal application or pay for meals.
- Reminder to turn off autopay on your student’s LINQ Connect account if you are currently using it.
- You are welcome to keep all funds in your student’s account for when they go to middle and high school. Funds stay with your student throughout their time at TTSD.
- You can also transfer the funds to a sibling in your student’s account.
- Donations can be made by sending an email to TTSDfoodservice@ttsd.k12.or.us with your student’s information and requesting the money be donated.
- To request a refund, please find the form through the TTSD nutrition services webpage.
If we can be of any further assistance, please contact us at ttsdfoodservice@ttsd.k12.or.us or visit the Nutrition Services web page for the CEP program and FAQ.
Messages from the Foundation
Help Bridge the Gaps
"Help Bridge the Gaps" with a donation to the Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools' annual Fund Drive. Your gift funds the School Grants that are annually awarded to our 17 schools, to fund vital part-time teaching staff that the state budget can't afford. These part-time teachers bridge gaps when they facilitate math & reading small groups, after school activities, language assistance, mental health support, and so much more! Find out more and donate at http://tinyurl.com/bridgethegaps2024.
Volunteer at The Foundation's Phone Outreach
Every year, The Foundation hosts a phone bank to reach out to current donors and make giving quick and easy. This community-focused event takes great care of the volunteers, with dinner, training, scripts, raffle prizes, and fun provided! One past volunteer raved, "One of my fave volunteer gigs for our schools! And I really don’t like calling people." Can you join us on Wed, Feb. 28 or Thurs, Feb. 29 for dinner & training (5:30-6pm), and calling (6-8:30pm)? Sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/phonebank2024
Check out the News and Announcements section of our web page
As you have probably heard, TTSD's previous website platform, Blackboard K-12, has been acquired by Finalsite. As of January 31st, all TTSD websites have transitioned to the Finalsite platform.
One section of the webpage that I'd like to point out is what was formerly known as the spotlight section. This is where you could find upcoming events at a quick glance. This section is now called News and Announcements. Although only 3 events appear on the screen, you can click "view all" and everything listed will show.
Quarter 2 Report Cards
Quarter 2 ended February 1st. Report cards were uploaded into Parentvue on Wednesday, February 7th. Below is a reminder how to access the report cards. Please reach out to the office if you need assistance.
Instructions:
- Visit the TTSD ParentVue website: http://pvue.ttsd.k12.or.us
- Click "I am a parent"
- If you have more than one student, select the student you want to view from the top left menu.
- Click "Documents" in the left navigation
- Click on the report card you want to view.
Save the date! Twality Schools United Multicultural Festival
We are excited to share that this year we are partnering with neighboring schools in hosting our multicultural festival! This year's theme is: Twality Schools United! There are so many ways to support this event and our Schools (Twality, Templeton, Art Rutkin, Alberta Rider, Dear Creek, Durham, Creekside CHS). This year's festival will take place on May 31st, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. at Twality Middle School. Let us know how you would like to contribute by filling out the survey here.
If you have any questions please reach out to Nelly Mandujano at 503-431-3507 or Andrea Gonzalez at 503-431-3501.
Thank you in advance for your support and GO RAMS!
Twality Musical Frozen Jr.
February 29 - March 2
Come see Twality’s incredible students perform our annual musical Frozen Jr., based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage.The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
Check out Twality’s Webstore if you’d like to buy your tickets ahead of time:
1) Go to Twality Middle School's website: https://twality.ttsdschools.org/
2) In the upper right, click on "Online Store"
3) Here you will put in your student's information: User Name (type in your students 6 digit school id#) Password (type in your students last name as it is in our system - CASE SENSITIVE)
4) Select your student's name, items at student's school, select Frozen (under categories) and this will bring you to the tickets
Tickets will also be sold at the door using cash or check. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults. Concessions will also be sold. Bring extra cash to help support these amazing students!
WEBSITE & COMMUNICATION MEETINGS INFORMATION
Tigard, OR 97224
503.431.3500
artrutkinoffice@ttsd.k12.or.us
https://www.ttsdschools.org/Rutkin
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