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The Ram Report

May 3, 2024

The Ram ReportMay 3, 2024

IMPORTANT DATES

5/6 - 5/10: Staff Appreciation Week

5/8: Spring Walk+Roll to School Day

5/9: Menchies Fundraiser: 3:00-8:00pm

5/13: PSO Meeting; 6:00-7:00pm

5/16: MOD Pizza Fundraiser; all hours

5/22: No School; Teacher planning day

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

5/27: No School; Memorial Day Holiday

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

IN THIS EDITION

  • Message from Mr. Kingery
  • Is your student returning next year
  • Student Information form
  • Updated 23-24 Calendar
  • Incoming Kindergarten registration is open
  • News from the PSO
  • Multicultural Festival - Save the Date

Message from Mr. Kingery

Dear Art Rutkin Families,


We are looking forward to celebrating our staff next week during our staff appreciations Monday-Friday. We are so grateful for the support of our PSO and families who have all helped make this an exceptional first year at Art Rutkin Elementary. We also want to thank our PSO and families for supporting fundraising efforts this year. Our 4th and 5th grade students enjoyed field trips today. The 4th graders went downtown to perform in the Link Up Concert with all TTSD 4th graders. Our 5th graders experienced the Aurora Colony field trip where some highlights included making bread and candles while learning about 19th Century living during earlier times located at the end of the Oregon Trail.


Just this week our kindergarteners were able to release their class butterflies in the garden after learning about their life cycle in class. They had a sunny day to celebrate their release. Our 2nd graders celebrated with a writing project with an Author Party. Parents of 2nd graders were able to see their children's published book with all their classmates writing about the animals they researched and illustrated. We will keep the fun and celebrations going through the end of the year!


We want everyone to know that Mr. Bill, our Day Specialist Custodian, will be out for several weeks recovering from a foot injury. We are in good hands with another building specialist, Gabby, who is taking care of our students, staff and campus during this time. Students and staff are sharing well wishes with Mr. Bill, and also appreciations for Gabby. Get well Mr. Bill, and thank you Gabby!


Our end of year planning continues to happen. The next Art Rutkin PSO meeting will be on Monday, May 13th, at 6:00 PM. Please join us in our school library, or virtually using this link. PSO Meeting.


Enjoy a wonderful weekend,

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

2023-2024 Last Day of School Calendar Update

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The Tigard-Tualatin School Board has approved the following update to the 2023-2024 Yearly Calendar:


  • The last day of school will move from Thursday, June 13th to Friday, June 14th
  • Thursday, June 13th is a full day of school
  • Friday, June 14th is a half day of school
  • Release times and busin schedules will be shared in May

The updated calendar can be view on the TTSD website

Incoming Kindergarten Registration Open

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2024-2025 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

A child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024 to enter Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. Please click here to register

NEWS FROM THE PSO

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📣📣 YEARBOOK, YEARBOOK....GET YOUR YEARBOOK 📣📣

It's time to order your Art Rutkin Elementary Yearbook!

We are so excited to offer yearbooks to commemorate Art Rutkin's first year! Enjoy a yearbook to capture all of the memories from your child's school year, while also supporting Art Rutkin!

-Yearbooks are $20 each and are available for purchase until May 9th.

-You can purchase your copy by scanning the QR Code from the flier or by clicking the following link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/8290eae6-ebc6-4438-bc22-fdf4fb93f0ed


-Purchased yearbooks will be distributed to students on the last day of school. Please note that yearbooks purchased after the final order date will be subject to additional shipping costs.
-For questions or concerns, please contact our yearbook chair at yearbook@artrutkinpso.org.

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!

Volunteers Needed for the Spring Walk and Roll to school day: 5/8/24

We are seeking volunteers to station each route, a stop along the way, and support documenting participants. We won the Golden Shoe for our walking participants last time and we're hoping for another great turnout! So we'll need a little extra help. Sign up here if you're interested!

Spring Walk and Roll To School = May 8th

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Our Spring Walk and Roll to School Day is nearly here! Students will Walk or Roll to school along their Safe School Routes. Last time our school won the Golden Shoe for our walking participants! We are hoping for another great turn out for our Spring Walk and Roll to School Day! We can't wait to see you there! Volunteers will be at the bolded locations to help manage the group pace. See the Route Schedules below:


Walking Route #1

7:20 am SW 153rd Ave / Bull Mountain Rd.

Walk on Bull Mountain Rd, and then turn on SW Juliet Terr.

7:30 am SW Burgundy St/Juliet Terr.

SW Burgundy St will become SW Dekalb St.

Walking Route #2

7:18 am SW 150th Ave/SW Danube Dr.

7:21 am SW 150th Ave/SW Cabernet Dr.

7:26 am SW Cabernet Dr/SW 154th Terr.

7:27 am SW 154th Terr/SW Burgundy St.

7:30 am SW Burgundy St./SW Juliet Terr.

Walking Route #3

7:24 am SW 150th Ave/SW Burgundy St.

7:27 am SW Burgundy St/SW 154th Terr.

7:30 am SW Burgundy St/SW Juliet Terr.


All three routes will meet together at 7:30 am on SW Burgundy St. / SW Juliet Terrace and walk as a big group to school.


7:35 am SW Dekalb St/SW 161st Ave.

7:38 am SW Dekalb St/SW 163rd Ave.

7:40 am SW 164th Ave/SW Kessler Ln.

7:41 am SW 165th Ave/SW Darling Ln.

7:50 am Art Rutkin Elementary


Walk and Roll to School Sign Up Here

Save the date! Twality Schools United Multicultural Festival

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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