FPE Community Newsletter 02/12/2025

This week is full of fun traditions and holidays! On the evening of Feb. 12th, the Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat begins. On Feb. 14th, the Islamic holiday of Shab-e-barat begins. We also celebrate St. Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14th. The cold-cold weather accompanies our celebrations this week. Please check the “Weather” section for how PPS responds to inclement weather as we eye the weather app over the next few days.

Weather! We are keeping a close eye on the weather this week (The Weather Channel). I remain in regular contact with the transportation department, principals from schools at similar elevations, my director, and the communications department. The district will make the final call and notify families through Remind. All the links in this intro. are repeats from previous newsletters, including this link to how PPS responds to inclement weather….dress warm and check your phone early tomorrow for updates!

PPS Stands with LGBTQIA+ Students, their Families, Teachers, and Staff. Please read more here about how we work together to create safe, welcoming environments for all students within PPS.

Coyote Sighting Earlier this week a staff member noticed a coyote in the front parking lot (on the green median between parking and turnaround). Remain vigilant in your situational awareness while walking to or from school. Please read about some tips here from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Mark Your Calendar Learning EXPO & Science Fair scheduled for Thursday, April 24th, 5:30-7pm. Sign-up forms and packets go home with students on Wednesday, February 19th (digital copies available in next week's newsletter).

New PPS Bookmobile The scheduled bookmobile rollout for Saturday, February 15th has been delayed due to weather forecasts; reschedule notification at a later date: PPS are making literacy come alive with a Bookmobile packed with FREE books, fun activities, and a love for storytelling. We believe that every child deserves access to great books, and what better way to spark curiosity and imagination than by bringing books straight to the community?

Join us at these campuses:

• 09:00 - 10:30 AM | Rosa Parks Elementary | 8960 N Woolsey Ave, Portland, OR 97203

• 11:00 - 12:30 PM | Chapman Elementary | 1445 NW 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97210

• 1:00 - 2:30 PM | Faubion PK-8 | 2930 NE Dekum St., Portland, OR 97211

• 3:00 - 4:30 PM | Lionel Clegg Boys & Girls Club | 9330 SE Harold St, Portland 97266

PPS supporting Immigrant Families https://www.pps.net/site/default.aspx?PageID=22806

Camps & Classes

Highlighted items are new

Camps, Classes, & After School Programs:

• VIBE PDX No-School Youth Sewing Classes (Jan. 27-28, Feb. 17, Mar. 3, Mar. 24-28)

• Cognizart 31st Annual Young Artists Debut! Concert & Showcase (apply by Feb. 24 – Deadline extended again)

• USTA Tennis Afterschool Zone at Maplewood (Jan. 14 - Feb. 25)

• Portland Parks & Rec Teen Force at SW Community Center

• VIBE of Portland Music & Digital Art Classes for Kids

• Portland Parks & Rec Environmental Education Nature Field Trips (flyer for teachers)

Summer Camps:

• VIBE PDX East Winds Band Camp (Jul. 21-25, 2025, recorded audition due Jul. 10)

• Cognizart 360Arts Summer Camps (Jul. 7-11, 14-18, & 21-25, 2025)

• OSU Summer Reading Program (Jun. 14 - Aug. 16, 2025)

Preschool Programs:

• Multnomah Early Childhood Program Peer Preschool Classes
  (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Chinese) (Russian) (Somali) (Korean) (Arabic) (Persian)

• Portland Parks Preschool 2024-25

Community Events & Information:

• Multnomah County: Common Application

• City of Portland: 311 Non-Emergency Hotline
  (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Chinese) (Russian) (Somali)

Vaccinations, Health & Wellness:

• Multnomah County Student Health Center Immunization Catch-Up Reminder

• Oregon Health Plan & Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace

• Multnomah County: Free Community Vaccination Clinic (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays)
  (English) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Chinese) (Russian) (Somali)

• Multnomah County: Student Health Centers (fliers in English, Russian, Chinese, and Vietnamese):

• Cleveland HS

• Franklin HS

• Jefferson HS

• McDaniel HS

• Roosevelt HS

• Forest Heights Soccer Club Registration Open!
• The Golden Key Quest is On!

Thank you, Dr. Martini

Forest Park website

Forest Park Teachers & Staff List

Forest Park School Calendar

2024-25 PPS District Calendar

PPS Text Alerts sign-up

Childcare

Authorization for medication administration

Family Advisory Council for Education (FACE)

Nutritioun Services Breakfast & Lunch Menus Found Here

Steps to becoming a Volunteer

Volunteer application and District background check

Language resources for families

Symptoms of illness / exclusion from school information