DOLPHIN DIGEST 12/19/2024

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តើអ្នកត្រូវការបកប្រែទេ? ចុចលើតំណ "បកប្រែ" នៅផ្នែកខាងលើ។

ትርጉም ይፈልጋሉ? ከላይ ያለውን "መተርጎም" የሚለውን አገናኝ ጠቅ ያድርጉ.

We’re so glad to have you as part of our school community!

This weekly newsletter is developed and sent in partnership between school administration and the PTA. If you have information you'd like shared in the newsletter, please email it to ArletaSchoolPTA@gmail.com. Keep scrolling for the latest.

We acknowledge Portland rests on traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla and many other Tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River. #HonorNativeLand https://youtu.be/ETOhNzBsiKA

• TODAY: Dec 19th: SUN School Showcase 4-5pm in the auditorium/Last day of SUN School

• TOMORROW: Dec 20th: Last day to shop at the Share-a-Toy Drive

• Dec 20th: Last day of school before Winter Break

• Dec 20th: SUN School Winter Term Registration Forms due

• Jan 6th: First day of school back from Winter Break

• Jan 8th: School Play Info Session, 5:30pm-6:30pm in the auditorium

• Jan 10th: Family Movie Night, featuring Wild Robot! Doors open 5:30/Movie at 6pm, cafeteria

• Jan 13th: SUN School Winter Term starts

• January 14th: Theatre Workshop 5:30-7 in the auditorium

• Jan 16th: Neurodivergent Family Gathering, 5:30-7pm, in the cafeteria, dinner provided

• January 21-22: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Auditions, 5:30-7:30 in the auditorium (sign up in office).

• Jan 22: Atlas Pizza Dine-In/Out from 4-10pm, Foster location only

Arleta School Calendar

Updated PPS District Calendars:

English language PPS District Calendar 2024-25

Spanish language PPS District Calendar 2024-25

Vietnamese language PPS District Calendar 2024-25

Dear Arleta Families and Caregivers,

Below are excerpts from a message our superintendent, Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong, sent PPS staff and partners this week that our school counselors and I feel are very important and want to share with you. There are two resources linked below for immigrant rights. We hope to share more resources in the coming weeks and are here for support.

From Dr. Armstrong’s message: We understand that the upcoming federal leadership transition may bring feelings of uncertainty for people in our community. This is especially true for many immigrants and people in marginalized communities. We also know that many of our students and families are experiencing similar feelings of fear and unease.

At Portland Public Schools, our commitment to equity and the inherent dignity of every individual remains steadfast. Our top priority is ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and staff, and we will continue to work tirelessly to uphold that responsibility. We are committed to upholding Oregon law prohibiting state and local law enforcement from arresting or detaining people based only on immigration status. Additionally, Oregon law protects student educational records from use for immigration actions.”

Know Your Rights for Families/Students (OREGON ACLU)

Immigration Rights Resources One Pager

Sincerely,

Aud Manansala, Jessica Blei, and Lisa Hawking

Need healthcare while schools are closed for Winter Break?

The Parkrose Student Health Center will be providing primary and mental health care services from 8:45 am to 4:45 pm Monday through Friday Dec. 23 through Jan. 3 (except closed on Christmas Day Wednesday Dec. 25 and on New Year's Day Wednesday Jan. 1, 20204). We see all youth ages 5-18 who live or go to school in Multnomah County. You don't have to attend Parkrose High School to receive services. Call 503-988-3392 to schedule an appointment. All other Student Health Centers will be closed.

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Student Health Center Vacaciones de invierno 2024

¿Necesita servicios de atención médica durante las vacaciones de invierno?

El Student Health Center de Parkrose High School estará abierto de lunes a viernes, del 23 de diciembre al 1 de enero, para todos los servicios de atención médica (a excepción del día de Navidad, miércoles 25 de diciembre, y el miércoles 1ero de enero, estaremos cerrados). Abierto a todos los jóvenes del Multnomah County de 5 a 18 años. Sin ningun costo para usted. Lo veremos con o sin seguro médico. Llame al 503-988-3392 para hacer una cita. Todos los demás Student Health Centers cerrados.

Vaccines play a crucial role in protecting our students from serious illnesses and help keep our community safe. Parents/ Guardians of students who are due to receive vaccines should receive a letter in the mail. Please check if your child’s vaccinations are current, including their recommended flu shot, and contact your medical provider or any of the resources listed below.

Multnomah County Student Health Centers

OHSU Wellness Center

Multnomah County Vaccination Clinic (English)

Clínica Comunitaria de Vacunación Gratuita (Spanish)

Parents and Students: We need YOU to be part of a new committee that will help lead the distribution of philanthropic dollars raised through The Fund for PPS.

We are excited to announce the formation of the PPS Board of Education’s new Parent Advisory Committee (PAC): Distribution of Donations for Staffing. There is just over $1 million to allocate for 2025-2026 school year, and we need representatives from all PPS clusters to serve on the committee plus two high school students.

Apply before Dec. 21: You can learn more and apply at https://www.pps.net/Page/22782. Thank you!

Come see all that the kids have been learning and creating at SUN School at the SUN School Showcase on December 19th, from 4-5pm, in the auditorium!

Do you have a kiddo who's interested in being in this year's school play, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"? You can bring them to this Information Session in the auditorium from 5:30-6:30. Attendance is optional but we'll be talking about the whole process of being in the school play and answering any questions that kids or parents may have!

The next Family Movie Night is Friday, January 10th - the first week back from break - brought to you by the PTA Inclusion Committee. We'll be showing the Wild Robot! Doors to the cafeteria open at 5:30 and the movie will start at 6pm. Bring your camp chairs and blankets, and come early to grab a spot and get some popcorn and snacks!

The movie is free, and the money raised from concessions support the cost of our movie license and future events. As always, students must be accompanied by an adult and supervised.

Translated flyers are here

Is your kid excited about theatre? Or maybe they're curious but they've never been on stage before? Bring them to the Arleta Theatre Club's Workshop on January 14th, from 5:30pm-7pm in the auditorium! We'll be going over basic theatre skills in preparation for auditions for this year's musical, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"! Attendance at this workshop is not a requirement for auditions, but it can help give you some space and time to practice among friends!

We're excited to have another Neurodivergent Family Gathering welcoming students, parents, and guardians. The group offers a safe space to talk, connect, and play. Come join us the cafeteria from 5:30-7:30pm. Pizza dinner and kid activities will be provided.

Folletos traducidos aquí/tờ rơi được dịch ở đây/

እዚህ የተተረጎሙ በራሪ ወረቀቶች/ 翻译后的传单在这里

تراکت ها را در اینجا ترجمه

کرده اید

Back by popular demand, take your kids out for a delicious pizza dinner and fundraise for their education at one awesome fell swoop!

Our next Dine In is at Atlas Pizza, January 22nd from 4pm-10pm! 20% of what you spend on dinner will go right to Arleta to fund awesome stuff like teacher grants, the school play, and school-wide movie nights!

Ms. Street is looking for volunteers all year long to help in the library. With budget cuts to staff time across programs, the library is no exception. Ms. Street is asking for help to maintain the library space and to create displays. if either of those activities appeal to you, please reach out to Ms. Street at tstreet@pps.net.

Our chess team had a great time at the practice tournament last Saturday at Marysville. This annual tradition is a great way for kids to get some great experience playing in a tournament-style environment, without the pressure of a real tournament. Some mistakes were made, which is exactly what we want on this day. What better place to learn than at a practice tournament, and not a real one? If folks are looking for more tournament options (whether you're in chess club at Arleta or not), check out oscf.org. They're always adding new events. Here are some pictures from last Saturday.

This week, Ms. Bidney's class and Mr. Cooke's class did a play and a mock trial based off of the old Goldilocks tale. The kids in Ms. Bidney's class wrote, directed, made props and costumes, and starred in their own play, where Goldilocks was arrested at the end. Mr. Cooke's class took over the next day and put her on (a mock) trial, where the kids prepped questions that the witnesses on the other side didn't know about. They also prepared opening statements, closing arguments, and rebuttals. Both projects were a great way to work on writing, public speaking, cooperation, and many other important skills. Everyone in both classes did a fantastic job!

The Arleta Theater Club is excited to announce this year's musical: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"! Below are some key dates:

• January 6: Info Packets available in the front office.
• January 8: Information Session, 5:30pm in the theatre (attendance is optional).
• January 14: Evening Theater Workshop 5:30pm in the theatre.
• January 21-22: Auditions start at 5:30pm in the theatre. (Students need only attend one night).
• January 27: Casting Announcement.
• February 3: Rehearsals begin. Rehearsals will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays. Rehearsals are mandatory as assigned. No rehearsals 2/17, 3/3, 3/24, 3/26, 4/7. Plus potential make-up dates TBD.
• May 15-16: Performances (mandatory)!

Our Motto is “I am because we are” and we use it to stretch ourselves from where we are now, to ensure a sense of belonging, love and joy for every single one of our students. It represents our goal of focusing on relationships and cooperative learning as we strive to create meaningful connections for our students in classrooms and across our school community. Our school goals are improving Reading and Math Achievement, and improving Sense of Belonging. We are focusing on elevating and affirming student voices, through teaching students how to engage in meaningful academic conversations, focusing on 3 specific parts of the day, one in literacy, one in math, and one in our Social Emotional Learning Time. For students to access that learning, individually but also collectively, we need them here regularly and on time so they can participate in all our efforts.

Towards that end we are running this column in the digest with handy tips to help families get out the door. Every family is different, and all tactics may not work for yours, but please check back here each week for tips to make the mornings smoother for you and your students.

Try These Tips For Smoother Mornings

• Give up on hair. We promise not to judge!
• Take advantage of free school breakfast; it’s earlier but some people swear by it!
• Talk about the Arleta School band and what you hope they’ll play in the morning; sing one of their songs!

We greatly appreciate the many donors that contributed to our Winter Bazaar raffle! Check out these awesome businesses and supporters.

Items and owners have been reunited, but there are still plenty of stragglers! Are you missing something? Check out the Lost and Found rack while you're at school and retrieve your missing thing! There are six pairs of glasses at the lost and found in the office. Are one of them yours? Come find out!

SUN School Registration forms came home with your child on December 13th. Act quickly to reserve your spots for next year. Registration forms must be completed at returned back to the school office by December 20th (the last day of school before winter break).

Arleta has a small food pantry, clothes closet, and a variety of toiletries available for the use of any Arleta family. To set up an appointment to use the pantry or the closet, please email our SUN School Coordinator, Raina Bilbrew at rbilbrew@pps.net or raina.bilbrew@portlandoregon.gov or call or text her at 971-803-8986.

Email Lisa Hugelier lisa.hugelier@gmail.com with questions.

When shopping for presents or holiday supplies, consider supporting local businesses owned by people of color. For an easy list of local businesses, check out Mercatus's business directory by clicking here!

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PPS District policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. BP 1.801.020. Not all outside groups comply with the District’s non-discrimination policy. Families are strongly encouraged to review all materials closely.