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Dear PES Families,

As the new school year begins, I want to extend a warm welcome to all our returning and new families. We are excited to embark on another year of learning, growth, and discovery together and we have a team of caring staff here for you.

This year, our theme is all about showing up! We are incredibly proud of the strides we've made in improving our attendance rates, and we know that being present is the first step toward success. When students show up, they not only build essential academic skills, but they also form the relationships and routines that will guide them throughout their lives.

PES is committed to being a place where care, connectedness, and strong relationships flourish. We believe that when students feel cared for and connected, they are empowered to dream big and take advantage of any opportunity that comes their way. We are here to support each child in gaining the skills they need to succeed, and we recognize that this is a shared journey.

Part of our commitment to partnership is our invitation to you, our valued families, to join us in leadership roles this year. We are seeking enthusiastic parents and guardians to serve on our Family Engagement Team and Site Council. Your insights and participation are vital as we work together to create the best possible environment for our students. If you are interested, please reach out to your child’s teacher or directly to me. Your voice matters, and we would love to have you on board.

In addition, we will continue to work closely with families by offering strategies and resources that you can practice at home to support your child’s learning. We believe that a strong home-school connection is key to student success, and we are here to support you every step of the way as we nurture the hopes and dreams of every student.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We look forward to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, dreams, and community. Together, we can make this year one of the best yet!

Warm regards,

Shawna Schleif

Wednesday, August 28th - Kindergarten Orientation - 4:00-6:00pm

Thursday, August 29th - Family Orientation, Grades 1-5 - 4:00-4:45pm or 5:00-5:45pm

Tuesday, September 3rd - First Day of School

Thursday, September 26th - Fall Family Night

Wednesday, August 28, 4:00-6:00

Kindergarten families will have the opportunity to meet their teacher and other families, see the classroom, receive a fun backpack filled with at home learning supplies, and enjoy a yummy taco dinner from Taco's Michel.

We will host two sessions to help orient 1st-5th grade families to our lovely school. Families are invited to attend at the time of their choice. During these 45 minute sessions teachers will connect with families, share important information regarding attendance, discuss our mission to engage families as partners, and establish forms of communication. We will end each session with a schoolwide art project centered on our collective hopes and dreams for our students.

• Session 1: 4:00-4:45 PM
• Session 2: 5:00-5:45 PM

The first day of school is Tuesday, September 3rd. School hours are 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. except for WEDNESDAY when we dismiss early at 1:35 p.m. Students may be dropped off any time after 7:45 a.m. Breakfast will be available for all, free of charge, between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m. Classes begin at 8:00.

Please complete the form below to let us know how your student will be going home at the end of the day if you haven't already done so. This information is vital for establishing bussing routes.

Transportation Form

MORNING DROPOFF 07:45 - 8:00 am

Parents dropping off students should use the parking lot in front of the school. Students should be ready to exit the car from the passenger's side so traffic keeps moving. All students should enter through the cafeteria. Breakfast is available to all students free of charge. Students that have already eaten breakfast will go to their playground.

AFTERNOON PICKUP 2:35 pm

Pickup in the afternoon can get busy and hectic but, with patience, the process goes quickly. Parent pickup will be in the parking lot at the front of the school. Staff will be present to direct you.

Please contact the front office at 541-535-3353 by 1:00pm with any afterschool itinerary changes.

Please click on the link below for some quick tips and other important informaton about the upcoming year at PES!

https://pes.phoenix.k12.or.us/parents-and-families/quick-tips

Boys & Girls Club - Phoenix Elementary School

www.begreat4kids.com

541-897-5058

We are very fortunate to have the Phoenix Boys & Girls Club program located right here at Phoenix Elementary School. Their staff offers quality youth development programming daily that focuses on Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Health & Life Skills.

Click on the link above to register or call 541-897-5058. Space is limited.

Thank you to all the families, both new and returning, that have filled out registration forms online.

We still have some students whose families have NOT yet completed the required forms. If you don't think that you've done this, and need assistance, please call our office at 541-535-3353. We can help!

POWERSCHOOL PARENT SIGN IN

Email: shawna.schleif@phoenix.k12.or.us
Website: www.phoenix.k12.or.us
Location: 215 North Rose Street, Phoenix, OR, USA
Phone: 541-535-3353