Art Rutkin Elementary Announcements
November 17, 2023
IMPORTANT DATES
11/12-17: Piccolo Mondo Toys Fundraiser
11/13-21: Packed with Pride Food Drive
11/22: Non contract day - No School
11/23-24: Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
11/28: Picture Retakes
12/7: 2nd Grade Music Performance, 6pm
12/8: Family Movie Night - Frozen, 6-8pm
12/11: PSO meeting, 6pm
12/14: Chuck E. Cheese Fundraising Night, 3-9pm
12/18-1/1: Winter Break, No School
1/2: School Resumes
IN THIS EDITION
- Message from Mr. Kingery
- Fall Academic Feedback Forms
- School closure information
- Health Room Clothes Donations needed
- Picture Retakes
- Spirit Wear
- Season of Giving
Message from Mr. Kingery
Dear Art Rutkin Families,
We have had a successful start to the second quarter this week. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions about the Academic Feedback Form that went home yesterday. We have a lot to be thankful for as we near the Thanksgiving Holiday break next week. We are making good progress toward our goal for 500 items in our canned food drive that ends on Tuesday, Nov. 21. We need about 150 more items to reach our goal. All items will be donated to Packed With Pride and provided to families within TTSD.
Our kindergarten and 1st grade students put on a fantastic The Little Red Hen musical performance last night with well over 200 in the audience. This was the first musical performance at Art Rutkin Elementary and they did an amazing job. A big thank you to our music teacher, Mrs. McKean, for preparing our students along with Ms. Deuth and Mrs. Maarefi. Mrs. Satterlee was also a great support during the evening performance. We also want to thank Mr. Bill, our building specialist, who did a great job getting things set up for everyone to enjoy the show.
We also want to thank our PSO for treating our staff to a taco bar lunch today. Many PSO members contributed to this tasty way to end the week. There were smiles and appreciation from everyone on our staff. We are so grateful for our PSO!
Our entire staff wish you all a wonderful weekend and Thanksgiving Holiday next week.
With Gratitude,
Mr. Kingery
Principal
Fall Academic Feedback Forms
Last week your student's teacher completed their Fall Feedback Forms and have sent the pdf securely through Canvas. These reports take the place of quarter 1 report cards. If you have problems accessing the document, please reach out to your student's teacher.
School Closure Information
The winter months bring with them the possibility of school closures or delayed openings due to severe weather conditions, power outages, or other unexpected events.
Please visit the district's website for closure information. Please sign up for FlashAlert to receive alerts.
Are buses on Snow Routes?
Click on the image to the right. This is Art Rutkin's snow route should the District state buses are running on snow routes.
Health Room Clothes Donations needed
Have you cleaned out your child's closet recently? Do you have gently-used clothing that you are planning to donate? Please keep the health room in mind as our drawers are bare. We are looking for boys and girls clothing; elastic-waist pants and underwear.
Picture Retakes - November 28th
Picture retake day is Tuesday, November 28th. If you previously ordered but want new pictures, be sure to send the original picture packet to school with your child. They will give this to the photographer and have a new picture taken. If your haven't ordered but would like to, orders may be placed online at mydorian.com or your student can ask the office for an order form.
Spirit Wear Information
Did you know that Art Rutkin has a spirit wear store? Click the picture below or this link to get to the online store. Merchandise ships to you and sales benefit the PSO!
Season of Giving
Families who would like assistance this holiday season with food and gifts are welcome to apply for assistance through St. Anthony Catholic Church in Tigard. The deadline to submit your information is Friday, November 17th. Information can be submitted electronically through this link or by picking up a paper copy in the school office. St. Anthony’s goal is to distribute the gift cards Saturday, December 16th - using a drive thru format at St. Anthony Church.
If your family would like to donate to this cause, you can do so here.
"Brain Based Parenting" with Dr. Collier
"Brain Based Parenting" with Dr. Collier
Parents and caregivers are invited to attend the second in a series of "Brain Based Parenting" with Dr. Collier. Dr. Collier is a subject expert on strategies to prevent high-risk behaviors from happening.
- This hybrid session will offer an in-depth dive into three categories you will select when you register.
- Please register by December 1st if you would like your selections to be counted.
- Registration is NOT required but encouraged, especially for those attending in person.
- For questions, please reach out to Tualatin Together at info@tualatintogether.org.
- See the flyers for more information and to learn more about Dr. Collier, visit www.knowyourneuro.com