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The Fowler Weekly

December 2-6, 2024

The Fowler WeeklyDecember 2-6, 2024

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Good Day All,


We are looking forward to welcoming back our students and staff from an extended break.


There are three full weeks of school between now and Winter Break. If you know of a planned absence, please reach out to our office by phone or email so we can excuse the absence. We do have some fun activities planned but we want to ensure that we are focused on academic progress and success during this time. Please help us by keeping stable routines at home which can include appropriate amounts of sleep, good nutrition and coming to school ready to learn with a charged iPad.


Thank you for your continued support!


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COMMUNICATION

Please take a minute to read this: starting with our first communication in January, The Fowler Weekly, will be delivered via ParentSquare.

It will look a little different than our typical email that is titled “The Fowler Weekly….” It will look like this:

ParentSquare has the ability to translate our communication into over 100 languages. It will automatically send the communication in the language that you have registered with us as the language you prefer for communication. An additional advantage for you is that YOU can determine when you would like to receive communication; at the time we send it, or in a “digest” at a specified time each day. In addition, as a district and as a school, we will be using Parent Square exclusively in order to relieve the constant inundation in your email accounts. Finally, this is all so much easier if you have the ParentSquare App.


  • Get started here.

  • Step by Step Instructions for setting up your account. (There are QR codes on these instructions that can be used to access the app)

  • Link to District website page with more information.

HAPPENINGS

Homework Help will resume for the next two weeks. Monday through Thursday the weeks of December 2 and December 9. Students MUST BE enrolled prior to attending. They can enroll with the ASA Fall Form.


In addition, Affinity Groups may meet. Please have your student check with their Affinity Group leader in order to determine whether or not their specific group will meet.

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school December 9-13! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again.

There’s more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/fowlermiddleschool5

While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet - the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds. The eWallet is refillable, but any amount leftover can be used on Scholastic’s website. Otherwise, cash, card, and apple pay are accepted at the registers. Every purchase benefits our school!

Gift Card Drive for Families in Need

This season, brighten a family's life by donating gift cards! Your generosity can provide essentials like groceries, clothing, or a warm meal to those facing tough times. Gift cards offer flexibility, dignity, and a chance for families to meet their unique needs. Join us in spreading joy and making a meaningful impact in our community. Every card counts!

Accepted Gift Cards:

  • Target

  • Walmart

  • Winco

  • Fred Meyer

  • Amazon


Donate as much as you can or as much as you want. Every gift card helps brighten someone's day. Drop off your gift cards at the office before December 10, 2024.

Wow! Our Lost and Found mountain is, dare we say, out of control! Is your student missing a coat? Lunchbox? Shoe? Umbrella? Sock? Backpack? Water bottle? Wrist brace? Spiral? Binder? Please have them check the Lost & Found area as the pile of belongings will be leaving the building on the afternoon of December 18. If you, as a parent/guardian would like to come in and look around, you are welcome to do so before students arrive (7:30-8:15am) and during the day (9:00-10:30) or (1:00-3:00) or after school (3:15-4:00). We will have you sign in as a visitor and take you over to look at the small mountain. Questions? Call the Main Office at (503)431-5000.

PSO

A message from the PSO:

It’s that time of year again! We will be supplying our amazing staff with holiday treat boxes to celebrate the season. We will deliver boxes to staff by Wednesday, December 18th. You can sign up using the link below and drop treats off in the front office between Thursday, December 12 and no later than 4pm on Monday, December 16th.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0548A4AC28ABFA7-53354646-staff

We appreciate your support and help in creating these boxes!


Our next PSO Meeting is Thursday, December 12 at 6pm in the Fowler Library. If you have not had a chance to join us yet, please consider doing so! Everyone is welcome!

IMPORTANT DATES

December 9-12 Fowler Middle School Scholastic Book Fair

December 10 Families in Need Contributions Due

December 12 PSO Meeting

December 13 Community Day

December 17 PSO Dining for Dollars

December 17 Winter Band Concert

December 19 Winter/Holiday Choir Concert

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

MONDAY, 12/2

Regular Schedule

Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm


TUESDAY, 12/3

Regular Schedule

Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm

REAP, 3:15-4:15pm


WEDNESDAY, 12/4

Late Start Schedule

Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm

REAP, 3:15-4:15pm


THURSDAY, 12/5

Regular Schedule

Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm


FRIDAY, 12/6

Regular Schedule

DISTRICT NEWS

TTSD and TTEA are negotiating a new contract. Get the latest information from the TTSD website's Labor Relations page, which is updated regularly.

What: Tigard Youth Cheer Winter 2-Day Skills Clinic

When: Wednesday and Thursday, December 4th and 5th, 4-6pm

Where: Tigard HS Commons

Learn the basics of cheerleading including stunting and tumbling in a fun & interactive session taught by the Tigard high cheer teams and coaches.

REGISTER ONLINE: Winter Cheer Clinic Registration

Cost: $55/participant (Cash, check, or digital payment)

Digital Payments can be made here: https://or-tigardtualatin-lite.intouchreceipting.com/

For digital payments, select drop down box Tigard HS, Team fundraising - cheerleading, and write your student's name in the memo line.

Questions? Contact Coach Allison: aspecht@ttsd.k12.or.us

COMMUNITY NEWS

Secondary Activity Flyers on the TTSD Website

HELPFUL LINKS

Fowler Middle School
https://www.ttsdschools.org/fowler
24 Hour Bilingual Attendance Line (503)431-5021

Email: fowleroffice@ttsd.k12.or.us

Location: 10865 Southwest Walnut Street, Tigard, OR, USA
Phone: 503-431-5000


TTSD prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates. 504, and Title IIA Coordinator: Carol Kinch; ckinch@ttsd.k12.or.us, 503-431-4137 Title IX Director: Len Reed; lreed@ttsd.k12.or.us, 503-431-4012. Mailing Address: 6960 SW Sandburg Street, Tigard, OR 97223