Our mission is to create an inclusive, accessible, climate-resilient natural space for learning and playing in our community that improves our environmental stewardship and connection to our neighbors, Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, and the land known to locals as the Moreland Woods, which houses a family of bald eagles and other important wildlife in our area. With the Nature in Neighborhoods grant, our project will result in a capital improvement project and funding will be used for design and engineering costs, bid documents and permits, as well as materials and construction expenses, to connect our school yard to surrounding natural areas and greatly enhance our green spaces, play areas, and nature-based learning opportunities.
We are actively engaged with our community partners including the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services, Friends of Oaks Bottom, Sellwood Community House, SMILE, Trackers, Wilhelm Funeral Home, NatureHood, PPS Facilities Office, Juncus Architecture Studio, and our Llewellyn Parent Teacher Association (PTA) who also desire more accessible, inclusive, climate resilient green spaces and parks. This transformative play yard project at Llewellyn Elementary, and for the Sellwood-Moreland community in SE Portland, is driven by our shared vision to create vibrant, inclusive spaces that inspire learning, environmental stewardship, and connection to our neighbors and to Moreland Woods and Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge.
On Behalf of Sunshine Committee
Thank you to everyone who contributed a food item or made a donation to the Staff Appreciation Luncheon this week! Please know that your generosity and time are so appreciated by the teachers and staff. We've had lots of positive feedback about the lunches and snacks that have been provided throughout the year. Keep an eye on Konstella for ways to support the Sunshine Committee as we gear up for our next lunch in April. This picture is the nacho bar we set up with your donations on Wednesday.
Reading Night
Reading Night is January 30 and will be chock full of special guest readers, raffles and opportunities to add to your reading goals! We have Timber Joey, Dillon T. Pickle, Tommy Hawk, Science Erin, and our local children’s book author and Llewellyn parent, Michelle Sumovich! When you arrive, your student will receive a punch card that they will turn in at the end of the night to enter into one of our raffles for Llewellyn gear, our mascots’ team gear, signed books from Michelle, and books for our various grade levels. So much fun to look forward to! We need a lot of volunteers to help make the night run smoothly. Sign up is on Konstella!
Small-Tall Ball
Small Tall Ball is a wonderful night for our parents/guardians and their students to dress in their formal wear and dance the night away! We will have a DJ playing songs all night and there will be concessions ready in the cafeteria when you need to give your feet a break. There will also be two photo booths with fun props and backgrounds to capture this fun event.
We have begun selling tickets for our Small Tall Ball on Konstella. Ticket sales are limited based on building capacity and will be prepaid only with no tickets being sold at the door. You can also purchase them from our treasurer, Lindsay Lopez. Email her at llewellynpta@gmail.com to arrange payment. You can also pre-order corsages or boutonnieres to make the night extra special. Look for a volunteer sign up on Konstella early next week!
Save the Dates
1/21 Readathon begins
1/21 PTA meeting in Llewellyn Library 7pm
1/30 Reading Night 6-7:30 pm
2/4 Readathon ends
2/5 Dine Out Night with Gino’s
2/7 Small Tall Ball 6-8 pm
