Our mission is to provide active, relevant, educational experiences that foster globally minded innovative citizens in and out of the classroom. Our students will think creatively and take risks as they apply knowledge and skills to future endeavors.

Website: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/sato/
Location: 7775 NW Kaiser Rd. Portland, OR 97229
Phone: 503-356-2530
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/satoelementary/

October:

Fri. 10/2 - Kinder Supply Pick Up 1:30-3:00 in the Bus Lane

Fri. 10/2 - 2nd Grade Supply Pick Up 2:00-3:30 in the Circle Drive

Wed. 10/7 - Virtual Assembly & Regular Synchronous School Day*

Wed. 10/7 - Sato Library Curbside checkout 2:30-4:00

Fri. 10/9 - No School For Students, Staff Development Day

Fri. 10/9 - Sato Library Curbside checkout 11:00-12:00

Fri. 10/16 - Raccoon Register sent out to families

Fri. 10/16 - Sato Library Curbside checkout 11:00-12:00

Wed. 10/21 - Virtual Assembly

Wed. 10/21- Sato Library Curbside checkout 2:30-4:00

*Please note that the District will follow a different student schedule next week. Students will have a regular synchronous learning day on Wednesday, October 7, as opposed to an independent asynchronous learning day. For your planning purposes, the following Wednesdays also will be traditional synchronous learning days: Jan. 20, Feb. 17 and June 2.

It's hard to believe that September has come and gone and we are now in October!! We are so happy to have students learning and growing every day. We are so proud of our teaching staff and how hard they are working to provide engaging lessons and get to know their students. Some days are easier than others, but the feedback we've been getting from parents so far is very positive. Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge what is going well! We sincerely appreciate it!

As we continue through this unique school year, there are many opportunities for students to share how they are doing given the current times. It is not surprising that students bring up issues, concerns, or questions regarding distance learning, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, wildfire dangers, and the ongoing and dynamic Black Lives Matter racial justice movement. Students of all ages know that significant changes are happening around them and they can be naturally curious and anxious. It is important for us to acknowledge that there is a great deal going on in our world and as educators, our job is to help guide and facilitate student learning about the world around them. Teachers help students think and talk about the events, issues, and questions that we are seeing and hearing locally, nationally, and globally. As public educators, we must not to turn away from these learning opportunities but rather step into them.

The Beaverton School District is committed to becoming an anti-racist school district – free from hatred and racism – and providing a culturally relevant and inclusive environment for all students. Additionally, Sato's mission is focused on providing active, relevant, educational experiences that foster globally minded innovative citizens in and out of the classroom. To that end we want to ensure equitable outcomes for students and a commitment to social justice. Together, these commitments define our work for all students, but we recognize that they are paramount to the success of our most vulnerable and marginalized students.

As part of this effort, the Beaverton School District, in alignment with the Oregon Department of Education and new 2018 Oregon Social Science Standards, is launching new social studies lessons this year to begin addressing the new state standards. For elementary students, the first unit is entitled “Identity, Culture, Race, and Racism, and Change Makers (K-2) or Anti-Racism and Action (3-5)”. These interdisciplinary units were created by a collaborative team of teacher leaders. They are meant to be responsive to this current moment, our racial reality, and to the evolving scope of Social Science education. Teachers have started or will start soon, communicating with families about these units and will continue to do so throughout the year.

Please know that we are available for questions or further conversation at any time.

Stay Safe, Stay Well, and Stay Positive!

Annie Pleau, Principal

Larissa Parker, Assistant Principal

Join students and families from around the world as you walk or roll in your neighborhood on October 7th. (Please remember to stay 6 feet from those not in your household and wear a mask.) All community members are welcome to participate. Use the link to fill out the google form for each person that joined you on your trip. (BSD students may include name and student ID number for a prize entry). This year students can earn things like flashing safety lights, reflective shoelaces and new bike helmets. Schools with the most participation will also earn a Safe Routes to School book bundle for their school library. Finally, celebrate International Walk + Roll Day with our Beaverton community by visiting our Facebook page @BeavertonSafeRoutes to share a photo of you with a sign telling us why you love to walk, bike, scooter or skate! (Use the hashtag #BSDtogether)

Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/9rBZws7qDdqAj6Ab6

Beaverton Safe Routes to School has recently purchased new ebook titles for students! We have put together a few slides to introduce this new collection to students and remind them about how to access ebooks via Sora. This promotion is also tied to International Walk + Bike Day on Wednesday, October 7th.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YD8b5SA0cx9ZWQUo4CLRWa98hs34Ov8U3sk7ZSqHz-I/edit?usp=sharing

Cedar Mill and Bethany Libraries want to support you and your students. One way they are doing that is with the creation of a monthly newsletter full of resources to share with your students called WiserKids K-5 Newsletter .

September’s issue features:

Distance Learning Resources in English and Spanish from the County

English

https://www.wccls.org/distance-learning-resources

Spanish

https://www.wccls.org/es/aprendizaje-distancia

Read Alouds- Librarians reading picture books aloud on themes such as friendship, narrative nonfiction, community helpers, and folktales! (four different Youtube playlists)

You can subscribe to our newsletter here.

Teachers, students, parents, administrators, and community members are encouraged to apply to serve on the Beaverton School District’s Social Studies Project Team. The Social Studies Project Team will review existing Social Studies curriculum and practices in order to make curriculum adoption recommendations to the School Board. The Project Team’s work will begin on October 20, 2020 and will conclude by June of 2021. For more information on the Social Studies Project Team and a link to the application, please click here or email susan_ouellette@beaverton.k12.or.us

Does your family need support with school supplies or additional food? Please don't hesitate to contact Laurie White our school counselor with needs that will help your student and your family be successful during these unprecedented times. All requests for assistance are confidential and we will do our best to help your family.

laurie_white@beaverton.k12.or.us

Tips For Vision Health During Distance Learning:

• Encourage children to take frequent screen breaks. Follow the 20:20:20 rule, take 20 second breaks every 20 minutes to look away from the screen at a distance of at least 20 feet.
• Keep screens at least arms length distance away from eyes
• Discourage using screens in a dark room
• Consider printing assignments, if possible
• Turn off screens at least one hour before bedtime to support healthy sleep
• Children should have regular vision screenings
• Look for signs of vision issues

Signs of Vision Issues:

• Complaints of eye discomfort or fatigue
• Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
• Short attention span
• Frequent Headaches
• Covering one eye
• Holding reading materials close to the face
• Losing place when reading
• Seing double
• An eye turning in or out
  

Information about vision screening:

• In a normal school year, a basic vision screening is completed each year for every elementary aged child in the Beaverton School District. It is unlikely vision screenings will be performed in the school setting for the 20-21 school year due to COVID-19
  
• The American Optometric Association recommends regular eye exams for all children
  
• Please contact your school nurse if you need help accessing vision screening services
  

Web Resources for accessing vision care:

https://olshf.org/kex-kids-fund/

http://www.seetoread.net/

https://www.ohsu.edu/casey-eye-institute/community-programs-ohsu-casey-eye-institute