The Ram Report

May 17, 2024

The Ram ReportMay 17, 2024

IMPORTANT DATES

5/22: No School; Teacher planning day

5/23: 5th Grade field trip

5/23: Kinder Kick Off; 4:30-6:00pm

5/27: No School; Memorial Day Holiday

5/31: Multi Cultural Night: 5:00-7:30pm at Twality MS

6/4: Chipotle Fundraiser; 5:00-9:00pm

6/5: All school field trip

6/6: All library books are due

6/7: Field Day

6/10: PSO Meeting; 6:00-7:30pm

6/11: Handel's Fundraiser; 11:00am - 10:00pm

6/13: 5th Grade promotion

6/14: Last Day of School; 11:15am elementary dismissal

IN THIS EDITION

  • Message from Mr. Kingery
  • Is your student returning next year
  • Student Information form
  • Coins for Kids Fundraiser
  • Multicultural Festival

Message from Mr. Kingery

Dear Art Rutkin Families,


Our staff is extremely grateful for how our PSO and families expressed support and appreciation this year. Last week was a special staff appreciation week where every staff member had their bucket filled in some form each day. This is an amazing community! We are excited to be part of its growth over the years to come.


Opportunities to get involved at Art Rutkin! Please contact your child’s teacher if you are interested in volunteering in the class, or during end of year fun. Watch for classroom and school office newsletters to stay informed of what is happening each week until the end of the school year on June 14th. Contact our office for opportunities to volunteer over the summer too.


Neighborhood Safety Reminder

We want all our students to have safe walks and rides to and from school. This may also include times outside of the regular school day. New construction will be present in our area for years to come. Please take time to speak to your child about staying safe around areas where construction is taking place. Staying on completed sidewalks, staying out of areas under construction and leaving construction materials alone are a few ways to ensure safety all year long. Thank you for your time to connect with your child on how to be safe while construction continues in our area.


Please read this newsletter for important information and upcoming events.


With Gratitude,

Mr. Kingery

Is your student returning next year?

This is for students currently in grades K-4 only

As we prepare for the 2024-2025 school year, we try to get an accurate student count to enable us to plan our classes. Please complete this google form by Friday, May 24th.

2024-2025 Student Information Form

This is for students currently in grades K-4 only

Do you have any information or details about your child that would be import to their teacher next year? If so, please complete the student information form. 24-25 Student Information Form

Coins for Kids Fundraiser

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It's time for Art Rutkin's Coins for Kids Fundraiser! Happening next week May 20-24, 2024. Grab your loose change, fill up your take-out box, bring it to school, and watch the dollars add up! Boxes should be coming home with students this Friday 5/17/24. The money raised goes to The Foundation for Tigard-Tualatin Schools, which supports ALL district schools with grants for more teachers, after school programs, and more... so the coins come right back to help us!

The PSO Executive Board Needs YOU!

We are looking for volunteers for the PSO Executive Board for the 24/25 school year. Current members are here to set you up for success next year! Use this Google Form to express interest (takes less than 5 minutes). We've only got one response so far so please consider joining if you can!

Zomba!

Our Zomba! group is practicing for their performance at the Twality Schools United Multi Cultural Festival on May 31st!

Zomba! Practice

Club K Before & Afterschool Care

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Club K After School Zone is excited to continue providing child care services for the Art Rutkin families. Club K After School Zone is committed to excellence in care and has been providing before and after school child care programs, full day programs and summer camps since 2006. We offer a personal level of service and attention that enables us to provide positive outcomes for the students in our programs as well as meet the needs of today’s working families. Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 School year and space is limited. Follow the link below to find more information about our program and to register online.

http://www.clubkafterschool.com


Club K's Never Stop Exploring Summer Camp: Come join us for our “Choose Your Own Path” Summer Camp where choice and fun are our top priorities this summer! We will have a variety of activities ranging from Art, SEL, STEM, and Active games. Throughout the summer we will be traveling back in time, exploring all things STEM, discovering how Magic works, competing in the Olympics and so much more!

Summer Camp 2024 Locations:

Metzger Elementary (North Tigard)

Durham Elementary (South Tigard)

Boeckman Primary (Wilsonville)


For more information about Summer Camp and to register for camp sessions, visit our website at http://www.clubkafterschool.com

TTVA Information Night

Are you curious to see what online learning looks like at Tigard-Tualatin Virtual Academy (TTVA)? With live classes, student outreach and more, TTVA can be a great place for students to learn and grow! Please join us for an information session next week to learn more about our school.


Who: Families of students who will be in grades 6-12 next year

When: Thursday, May 23rd at 6:00 PM

Where: https://bit.ly/TTVAinfo_night

Why: To learn more about the school and the programs we offer our students

An Evening with State Representative Courtney Neron and TTSD Board Director Jill Zurschmeide

Please join TTSD parents on Wednesday, May 22nd from 6:00 - 7:30 in the Alberta Rider Elementary School library for a meeting: an evening with State Representative Courtney Neron and TTSD Board Director Jill Zurschmeide as we discuss ways for parents to get involved as effective advocates for education at the state level.


They will share information about the district's financial situation along with a recap of education bills passed during the last short session and a discussion of bills and funding that may be part of the long session that starts in February of 2025. The evening will conclude with questions and discussion from the whole group.


Childcare will be available for any K-5 student. To assist the team in planning for this event and for childcare, please RSVP online or call the Alberta Rider Elementary School office at (503) 431-4900.

Click here to find out how to Volunteer
*If you have been cleared at your previous school and haven't let me know already, please email Stacy at artrutkinoffice@ttsd.k12.or.us I'll get you added to our volunteer computer. 🤗
Art Rutkin Elementary School
15600 SW River Terrace Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97224

503.431.3500


artrutkinoffice@ttsd.k12.or.us

http://artrutkin.ttsdschools.org/


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