Rigler Family Bulletin

Dear families,

Instilling a lifelong love of reading is one of our main goals at Rigler Elementary. There are so many adventures, achievements, and acts of positive change that begin with books, and that is why I am thrilled to introduce you to a fun new literacy initiative spearheaded by our superintendent, Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong.

On Saturday, February 15, Portland Public Schools will be launching its first-ever Golden Key Quest, a citywide literacy scavenger hunt.

Here’s how it works

PPS has partnered with the following literacy hubs to make the Golden Key Quest a reality.

• Caldera Arts – 224 NW 13th Ave, Suite 304, Portland, OR 97209

• Third Eye Books – 2518 SE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97202

• Literary Arts – 716 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Students are invited to visit the hubs and look for golden keys hidden inside books. The lucky ones who find a Golden Key should scan the QR code on the key, which will take them to a webpage where they can claim their prize: free family tickets to OMSI! (No purchase necessary to participate.)

Reading is the spark that lights the fire of life-long learning. I hope that our students and families will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.

Sincerely,

Cinnamon Bancroft

Rigler Principal

February 10th - February 14th: Kindness Week

February 10th: Urban Gleaners Free Food Market

February 11th: Fire Drill

February 14th: Schoolwide Spirit Day: Rainbow Day

February 17th: No School for Presidents Day

February 19th: School Site Council

February 27th: Black Brilliance Celebration

This week Rigler celebrates our annual Kindness Week. Every day, students are invited to engage in a mission, each one providing an opportunity to practice Kindness, one of our School Agreements. Nothing need to be prepared and all activities are optional. The daily missions are as follows:

• Monday: Random Acts of Kindness
• Tuesday: Kindness through Art
• Wednesday: Be Kind to Yourself (Self-Compassion)
• Thursday: Kindness through Gratitude
• Friday: Be a Bucket Filler

Friday is also Rainbow Spirit Day– Student are invited to wear rainbow colors and accessories. Again, all activities are optional.

Some classes may also choose to host a Valentine's Day/Kindness Celebration. If your student's class will be, classroom teachers will communicate the names of students in the class.

• Our goal is to create a positive atmosphere where every student experiences a sense of belonging, where each feels valued and included.

• For any students choosing to bring cards or treats, these should be for all students.

• Instructional time is critical; celebrations will be limited to no more than 30 minutes and take place at the end of the day.

• On Thursday, during lunch recess, we will host an OPTIONAL card-making station as an alternative to outdoor recess. Any registered family volunteer who wishes to support with this effort, is welcome to join from 11:30-12:45 on Thursday. Remember to sign in at the office first.

Please remind your child to leave toys at home unless their teacher has specifically requested them for a special activity. Bringing toys to school can be a distraction and may lead to them getting lost or misplaced. Thank you for your support in keeping our focus on learning!

Please stop by Rigler's Lost and Found. We have MANY items, from jackets to gloves, lunchboxes to sweatshirt hanging up next to our Main Office. We'd love for these items to return to their owners.

Hello families!

The new Black Brilliance t-shirts are still available for pre-sale. Get your orders in by tomorrow, Feb 10, on the Padres Unidos website to guarantee sizes. If not, we’ll also have t-shirts for sale at the event on Feb 27.

Thanks to all that have signed up to volunteer for the PTA Clothing Center. If you’re interested, you can still sign up for a shift for tomorrow, Feb 10, here.

Thanks for your support!

Attached you will find our district's newly published LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Guide and the *newly updated* Apoyando Nuestras Jóvenes - a culturally and linguistically appropriate adaptation.

At the request and guidance of PPS LGBTQ+ youth, these guides offer families and trusted adults tools and resources to better understand and support the youth in their lives. This project was made possible by PPS LGBTQ+ youth, local partners, and SAY Wellness, a CDC DASH Grant led by the Health and PE Department.

Multnomah County Library offers a range of activities and workshops in honor of Black History Month. All are free and open to the public. This link takes you to an overview of what's offered and at each library you will find much more.

• Menus for breakfast and lunch can be found here: https://www.pps.net/Page/214
• If you have questions or concerns about the School Bus: https://www.pps.net/Page/115
• School Year Calendars can be found here:
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Our office is open from 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Please call with any questions: (503) 916-6451.