Astro November 2024 Update

Dear Families,

We have successfully completed our first quarter of the school year. Every year is a learning process to remember routines and how to do school. Students are excited to be with peers but navigating social situations can be exhausting. During our class meetings, students have the opportunity to learn about building positive relationships with their peers. If your child has experienced conflict with another peer, you can use these materials to talk to your child.

Peer conflict materials

Kelso problem sovling wheel

If you notice a pattern of conflict that would meet the definition of bullying.

Hillsboro School District identifies the following behaviors as characteristic of bullying:

“Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any act that substantially interferes with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities, or performance that takes place on or immediately adjacent to District grounds, at any District-sponsored activity, on District-provided transportation, or at any official District bus stop, that may be based on, but not limited to, the protected class status of a person, having the effect of:

1. Physically harming a student or damaging a student’s property;

2. Knowingly placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm to the student or damage to the student’s property; or

3. Creating a hostile educational environment including interfering with the psychological well-being of the student.

Full HSD Board Policy

Please let your child's teacher know so we can help to support them. Here are some additional resources on the topic of bullying and how to talk to your student.

Positive Peer Relationships

HSD website on Bullying

It's important to remember that we are all still learning how to be together. This takes practice and learning. Social and emotional learning is a big part of being a school community. We are working on building these skills with students in and it takes time and being open-minded about how everyone is growing and learning. You can help with this learning by checking in with them at home and developing an advocacy plan. An advocacy plan includes what your child can say at the moment when conflict is happening and knowing the adults to talk to if they have a problem.

In partnership,

Jennifer Robbins

November 8 - Career Fair

November 11 - No School, Veteran's Day

November 25-29 - Conferences and Thanksgiving Break

24-25 HSD School Calendar - English

24-25 HSD School Calendar - Spanish

Our annual Career and College Fair will be on November 3rd. Please consider coming to share about your career journey. This is an amazing opportunity to inspire our students to imagine the possibilities for their future. You can also encourage other family members or people you know in the community to come and share about their careers.

See the flyer attached for more information. You can sign up to volunteer by returning the form that was sent home or by emailing Mrs. Anderson or Mrs. Robbins.

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center will hold six vaccine events for students in November and December. Four will take place at our SBHC on Century’s campus, and two will take place on-site at Evergreen and South Meadows Middle School (via VG’s mobile unit). Please see the attached flyer for more information.

The HSD Activity Scholarship provides eligible HSD students with up to $150 towards a community activity of their choice. Eligible students are HSD enrolled in grades K - 8 and whose family qualifies through the Family Income Survey. Questions on the scholarship should be directed to Leticia Moreno.

HSD Activity Scholarship Application

Dear Parents,

We are thrilled to invite you to join our upcoming PTA book club, "Raising Good Humans." This enriching experience is designed to foster thoughtful discussion and shared learning among our parent community.Our book club will feature virtual discussion groups, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your home. We will be diving into the insightful and practical book, "Raising Good Humans," which provides valuable strategies for nurturing peace and cooperation in our children. Each participating parent will receive a complimentary copy of the book, which they can keep at the conclusion of the series.To ensure an engaging experience, we are limiting participation to a maximum of 30 people. Given the limited spots, we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible to secure your place in this transformative group. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AAFAF23A7F9C07-52645640-ptabook

On Wednesday, October 23rd State Test Scores will be available in ParentVUE. This means that they will no longer be mailed with the Semester 1 report cards. Families should contact the school if they need help accessing ParentVUE.

We kindly request that parents do not send treats or snacks to school for birthday celebrations. This promotes inclusivity, healthier choices, and focused learning. Some students have dietary restrictions or allergies that prevent them from enjoying certain treats. By not having treats, we can ensure that valuable class time is not disrupted and that our students can fully engage in their lessons.

Our district now has the ability to make donations and payments electronically.

Webstore Link for Donations/Payments

Directions

Click select school link on left hand side and select Hillsboro School District

Click make a donation

Click elementary school donation

Select Ladd acres on Elementary Schools Drop down.

Type K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th grade field trip (whatever applies) as purpose of donation.

Type parent name

Type parent email address

Type in the amount and add to cart

Hit view cart

Click Check out

Enter email address and click OK

Enter payment information

Click Pay Now

Please be courteous and not wear or send your students wearing colognes, perfumes or other scents. Colognes/Perfumes/scents, can cause sniffling, dizziness, headaches, nausea and breathing problems for many students/staff members.. Many staff and students have health conditions (asthma, migraines ) that can be triggered by fragrances. NOT using fragrances at Ladd creates a healthier environment for everyone. Thank you!

Student / Guardian Tech Support Sites

https://sites.google.com/hsd.k12.or.us/student-tech-help/

https://sites.google.com/hsd.k12.or.us/ayuda-tecnica-estudiante

Guardian Information

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At Home Recommendations

• Charging chromebook outside of bedroom
  
• Late night use
  
• Usage at home
  
• Internet safety resources
  

If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

Too Sick for School - English and Spanish

Parent Letter for Orthopedic Injury - English and Spanish

Vaccine Event

Career Fair

Calendar Input Information and Survey

Ladd Acres is a GREAT school because of YOU! The Ladd Acres PTA adds so much to the school- supports Ladd Acres Staff, provides school enrichment, sponsors events, and engages the community!

Parent involvement is crucial to our community. You do not need to be a Member to come to PTA Meetings or Events, but we always appreciate your time and energy.

Join our PTA online at: www.laddacrespta.com/membership

Ladd Acres PTA website

Easy ways to support Ladd Acres

• Fred Meyer Community Rewards
  Nonprofit code is QY860 to support Ladd Acres PTA

Resources for Families

This is a list of a range of resources that are available in our community to support families.

Email: thamess@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/laddacres
Location: 2425 Southeast Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro, OR, USA
Phone: 503-844-1300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladd.acres.98
Twitter: @LaddAcres