Good Afternoon Families,

Here we are~November! For those who celebrate, Happy Diwali! The school was abuzz this week with both Halloween and Diwali celebrations. It was fun to hear all the different ways students celebrate both these holidays.

Thank you for remembering to turn right out of our parking lot on Thompson. This greatly helps speed up our arrival and dismissal procedures and keeps things moving. Another reminder is that as you're pulling in to the Thompson parking lot, there are two lanes that merge into one. If you can please utilize both lanes, this will allow us to get more cars into the lot and off the street backing up traffic. I've attached a picture below to show the two lanes. Thank you thank you for remembering all our drop off and pick up procedures.

There is a lot going on this month, Veteran's Day, Parent/Teacher Conferences and Fall Break, seems we are out of school more than in. Make sure to check the school calendar, communications from teachers and the office regarding days off.

Have a wonderful weekend, and don't forget to set those clocks back and hour Saturday night!

With Gratitude~

Sherry Marsh

Principal

Findley

Did you miss out on purchasing a copy of the book "The Last Kids on Earth"? Copy's may also be purchased for $13.99 (exact change or check) through the office.

We have a copy for you. Quantities are limited. Please follow these instructions to purchase your copy.

1. Choose Quick Search - Families > Apps & Resources for parents

2. Online Payment system

3. Log In

4. Choose Child

5. Choose Library

6. Pay online for your copy

Books will be distributed the week they are purchased.

November Passport Club will be November 20th. In case you want to get started, the maps are below.

Lots of coats, jackets and sweaters to claim. A great time to check out Lost and Found is during conferences November 13 & 14. All items will be moved to the main entrance so please stop by if something's missing. PLEASE NOTE: Two times a year we donate all unclaimed lost and found to the BSD Clothes for Kids program. We will do this again in December and June. Thanks!

Grades 3-5:

Students practiced Scratch coding, worked on typing skills, and learned about internet safety and digital citizenship. They also had a chance to build with Legos. Here are some pictures of their Lego creations.

K-2:

Students enjoyed playing with playdough and creating beautiful designs using shape tiles. For the first time, they also used iPads. Additionally, 1st and 2nd graders learned about being safe and responsible on the internet.

Kindergarten students began using Starfall for the first time, exploring early learning.

Kindergarten and 1st grade are practicing steady beat, speaking in rhythm, using singing vs. speaking vs. calling vs. whisper voice, fast vs. slow, and beat vs. rhythm. Some of the songs we are singing right now: Engine Engine, Pass the Pumpkin, Down the Hill, 3 little muffins, You’ve changed, Apple Tree, Ram Sam Sam, and Garden Gate.

2nd grade is learning , solfege, and drum technique. Some of the songs we are singing right now: Rig a jig, Bounce High Bounce Low, I see the moon, I don’t care if the rain comes down, and King’s Land.

3rd grade is learning , solfege, the lines and spaces, and playing their part in an ensemble with percussion and singing. Some of the songs we are singing right now: I don’t care if the rain comes down, Ame Ame, and King’s Land.

4th grade is reviewing , the pentatonic scale, and the lines and spaces of the treble clef staff. Students have created their own arrangements using percussion, dance, and singing. In November, we will begin learning recorder and preparing for our Winter Sing Along and Tree Lighting performance. Some of the songs we are singing right now: Red are Strawberries, Bim Bum, and Shake them ‘Simmons down.

5th grade has started learning about dotted quarter notes, syncopa (ti ta ti), and the lines and spaces of the treble clef staff. Students have created their own arrangements using percussion, dance, and singing. In November, we will begin learning recorder and preparing for our Winter Sing Along and Tree Lighting performance. Some of the songs we are learning right now: Arirang, Bump up Tomato, and I’ve got a letter.

Applications for 2025-2026 Option Schools will open and be available online on Monday October 14. Students must reside within the Beaverton School District boundary or currently attend a Beaverton School on an approved Interdistrict Transfer in order to apply to an Option school.

Students may only select one Option school on their application. They should give careful consideration to their choice of school. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed. We strongly encourage online applications.

Applications must be received online or in the Learning Options office no later than Friday, December 13 at 3:00 p.m. PST.

Current 5th-7th grade students and families who are unfamiliar with the Options Application process are invited to attend an Option Fair. The Option Fair will include a presentation on the application process and the opportunity to visit tables hosted by each Option School.

Current 5th-11th grade students and families who are interested in specific Option Schools are encouraged to attend one or more Open Houses hosted at each Option School. Visit the Learning Options webpage for more information and applications, as well as a complete list of Option Fairs and Open Houses.

"Hello Parents! We are just getting started with compiling photos for Yearbook, but it's never too early to claim yours for the school year! The Findley 2024-2025 Yearbook Sales is now open through 4/18/2025.

We have heard from some parents that they never got one last year, we want to ensure everyone who wants one has ample time to place an order. The best way to guaranteed a copy for you and your family is through ordering on the website here: https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/bty/findmyschool School Code: 723485.

It will be $20 dollars + Taxes and applicable fees.

For questions, please contact the yearbook committee at findleyyearbook@gmail.com

Thank you,

Yearbook Team

(This is a PTO program)

As we move into the Cold and Flu season, please contact the office one of the 2 ways listed below to report any absences. Here is the Link for Too Sick for School.

503.356.2100

Option 1 please leave Student Name > Student ID Number > Teacher Name > Reason for Absence.

OR

fndly-communications@beaverton.k12.or.us

This way everyone that needs to know about the absence is communicated with.

Library - daily volunteers needed 8:40 - 9:40 - Sign up Here

Findley Flyers - Tuesday at lunch Recess - Sign up Here

Findley Flyers - Thursdays after school - Sign up Here

Passport Club - 1 Wednesday a month during 2nd - 5th grade lunch - Sign up Here

November 2024

11 Veteran's Day-No School

13 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00pm

14 No School: Parent-Teacher Conferences 8am-8:00pm

15 No School

20 General PTO Meeting 6pm

22 All School Assembly, Sports Jersey Spirit Day, Picture Re-Takes

25-29 Fall Break No School

December 2024

9 No School - Staff Development

23 - Jan 3 No School Winter Break

January 2025

6th Return to School

17 No School Staff Development

20 No School MLK Jr. Day

27 no School Grading Day

Email: sherry_marsh@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://findley.beaverton.k12.or.us/
Location: 4155 Northwest Saltzman Road, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-356-2100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findleyES