Bridlemile Friday Flyer

3/24-28: SPRING BREAK!

3/31: Welcome Back Students!

4/4: Grading day, No students at school

4/7: Teacher Planning day, No students at school

4/10: S.T.E.A.M Night 6:00pm-7:30pm

4/15: PTA General Meeting 6:00pm- 7:30pm

4/18: PTA Movie Night 6:00pm-8:00pm

4/23: Early Release, school day ends at 11:50am

We'll see you back at school on Monday, March 31st. Remember, Friday April 4th and Monday April 7th are no students at school days.

Beagles celebrate Spirit Week! From Wear your Favorite Color, Sports Day, and What do you want to be when you grow up, Beagles understood the assignment! Go Beagles!

Thank you, Mr. Chaney and Mr. Bennett!

Students have been hard at work in music class and having lots of fun! There has been lots of singing, dancing and playing. We have been working on community building, song form, playing recorders, patterns in music and solfege (Do Re Mi).

Students involved with band and orchestra are making huge progress. All of their hard work is really paying off! They are not only learning how to play their instruments, but also the responsibility that comes with it. On Thursday, the orchestra performed for the 2nd and 3rd grade lunch. The band will perform at the next assembly.

The window to apply for Single Subject Acceleration in math for next year will close on March 31st. Families interested in applying for SSA can find more information and the application link on the district page: https://www.pps.net/Page/2886

This is the last year in which students will be able to apply for SSA in the spring of 5th grade. The district has made a change to the SSA program, which means that after this year it will not be possible to accelerate and skip 6th grade math. For families of current 4th grade students, this spring will be the last opportunity to apply for SSA-M. Compacted Math and other acceleration options at the Middle School level will remain in place in future years.

Current 5th graders who are accepted into SSA for next year will be placed into the Compacted Math course. More information about MS math tracks can be found here: https://www.pps.net/Page/21880

Come to Bridlemile open house night and have your Beagle show you around! We are excited for this opportunity for students to walk their families through a student-guided tour of the classroom and current STEAM work.

Classrooms will display current S(cience)T(echnology)E(ngineering) A(rts) M(ath) projects. Visit throughout the school, meet staff, catch up with friends, enjoy a pizza dinner generously provided by PTA.

Ida B. Wells High School Physics students (some Bridlemile alums!) will host science exhibits at this event as well!

This week’s PTA Newsletter includes details about:

• Freaky Friday Pre-Orders Extended to 3/29
• Pedalheads $25 Promo with $25 Giveback to Bridlemile
• Ida B. Wells Youth Spring Flag Football (4/6-5/11)
• Softball Pitching Clinic (3/22)
• West Portland Youth Cheer (3/31-5/30)
• Saturday Academy’s Days Off STEAM Program (Grades K-5)

Read the newsletter here.

Freaky Friday is fun for the entire family that supports our school, during a time we need it the most!

Bridlemile Elementary relies on our community to fund essential programs and resources beyond what is covered by PPS. Contributions to the PTA are vital in ensuring Bridlemile remains strong and our students continue to thrive!

Freaky Friday Carnival

Friday, May 9th 5-8pm

An evening full of bouncy houses, obstacle course, carnival games, prizes, and a pop up Photo Booth! There will be food and carnival treats to purchase. Excitement for the whole family and community!

T-SHIRTS: $15 for kids

Wristbands: $20 for unlimited play on most carnival games and outdoor attractions

($25 for a wristband after 3/29)

*A few activities and treats require tickets

Tickets: $5 for 20 tickets ($10 for 20 tickets after 3/29)

No wristband No problem, tickets can be used for all games & activities

**Freaky Friday 2025**

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• PCC Women’s Basketball Princess Ball Daddy Daughter Dance (Apr. 5)

• AFS Intercultural Programs: Host an Exchange Student

Questions, comments or feedback about this newsletter? Email us at

Bridlemile-Office@pps.net.