Greetings Findley Community~

Thank you for joining us at this year’s Science Fair! Your support, engagement and enthusiasm made this year's event a success.I always love to see students proudly showcasing their projects, sharing their discoveries, and engaging in hands-on learning. we have so many budding scientists in our midst! Thank you for your time and dedication in fostering a love for science and exploration within our school community.

When we return for Spring Break we will be in the final stretch of the school year. With upcoming special events, class projects, end of year assessments and activities, this final stretch will be filled with teaching, learning, community and celebration. Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to finishing the year strong together!

Enjoy the extra days with your families next week and have a wonderful Spring Break!

With Gratitude,

Sherry Marsh, Ed.D

Principal

Findley

Every Student Belongs Board Policy ACB

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Educational Equity Board Policy JBB

Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Students and Families

Serving LGBTQIA+ Students

Students in grades 3-5 explored stop-motion animation, creating their own animated movies while also developing their coding and typing skills.

Second graders began practicing typing this month and were introduced to Scratch coding.

Kindergarten and first-grade students also learned Scratch coding and enjoyed playing interactive learning games on PBS kids and Starfall.

The combined PE classes will be finishing up their long jump rope unit early in March. Students have done a great job overall and have shown a lot of growth, all while having fun, working with friends, and getting in a good workout. Classes will be transitioning to an overhand throwing unit next. Overhand throwing will include numerous games and activities that utilize a "baseball" throwing motion. On days when students are with Mr. Lindell, they will continue working on basketball skills such as dribbling, passing/receiving, ball control, and shooting baskets.

Kindergarten is learning high vs. low notes, and loud vs. soft. Some of the songs we are singing right now: Charlie over the Ocean, Slippery Fish, Burnie Bee, and Just from the Kitchen.

1st grade is practicing quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter rest as well as the solfege notes sol and mi. Some of the songs we are singing: Charlie over the Ocean, Slippery Fish, Burnie Bee, and Just from the Kitchen.

2nd grade students are learning about instruments of the orchestra. Some of the songs we are singing right now: Octopus’s Garden, Charlie over the Ocean, Bounce High Bounce Low, Sneaky Fox.

3rd grade is practicing singing, signing and playing the pentatonic scale, including high do, and sixteenth notes. They will also begin learning folk dances. Some of the songs we are singing right now: Diggidiggidong, Mo Li Hua, I’m gonna dance all day, and Tideo.

4th grade students are begining to learn ukulele. Some of the songs we are singing right now: Lift every voice and sing, Mo Li Hua, Lift Me Up, and Old Town Road.

5th grade students are begining to learn guitar. Some of the songs we are singing right now: Lift every voice and sing, Mo Li Hua, Lift Me Up, Stand by Me, Hot cuppa tea, Sansa Kroma, I let her go-go, and Cidade Maravihosa.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting and inspiring event coming up at our school! On April 18, author Jelani Memory will be visiting us to reinforce our school’s commitment to inclusiveness and diversity. As part of our ongoing focus on fostering safe and welcoming environment for all, we believe this visit will be a powerful opportunity for our students to learn and grow.

About Jelani Memory:

Jelani Memory is the author of the popular children’s book "A Kids Book About Racism"—a part of the "A Kids Book About" series, which explores tough yet important topics with clarity and compassion. His work highlights the importance of understanding different perspectives and celebrating what makes each of us unique. Jelani’s books have helped spark meaningful conversations about diversity, empathy, and inclusivity in classrooms across the country.

Event Details:

• Date: April 18
• Time: 8:30-9:00 Grades k-2, 9:10-9:40 Grades 3-5
• Audience: All students will have the opportunity to participate in this special event, with age-appropriate sessions tailored to different grade levels (K-2 and 3-5)

This visit will give our students the chance to hear directly from Jelani about the power of kindness, respect, and embracing our differences. Through storytelling, discussion, and engaging activities, we hope to inspire our students to continue building a community that is inclusive and compassionate.

How You Can Support:

We encourage you to talk with your child about the themes of inclusiveness and diversity both before and after the event. Here are a few conversation starters to help guide the discussion:

• What does inclusiveness mean to you?
• Why is it important to celebrate the differences in others?
• How can we make sure everyone feels safe and welcomed?

We believe this event will leave a lasting impact on our students and help them better understand the importance of embracing diversity in our school and in the world.

Thank you for your ongoing support in making our school a place where every child feels valued, heard, and respected.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this event, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We look forward to this exciting and meaningful event!

We're teaming up with Toyota to restock the shoe shelves at Clothes for Kids. Our goal is to collect 200 new or gently used pairs of sneakers/athletic shoes by April 20. (Please no sandals or heels.) For every pair of shoes donated, Beaverton Toyota will donate a pair, too (up to $7,500).

Through April 18, drop off donations in the bin by our front office, the District Administrative Office at 1260 NW Waterhouse Avenue or at Beaverton Toyota at 4300 SW Murray Boulevard in Beaverton.

Thank you for supporting BSD students!

A quick reminder that students MAY NOT cross into the parking lot without an adult. Please, if you are parking, get out of your car to get your student from the sidewalk.

This helps keep everyone safe!!

Currently the district is on a limited and targeted budget as it relates to Summer School. Because of this, we will not be able to offer summer school.

We understand the importance of summer school in supporting our students' academic success and personal growth. If additional funds become available from the state, we are hopeful that we may be able to expand our programming in the future. We will keep you informed of any updates as they arise.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Our Findley Flyers program is in need of Volunteers on Tuesdays. This program cannot "Run" without volunteers during lunch. Please take a look at our Tuesday needs and pick a time or two to help out. Without you, there is no running club.

Sign up now - All volunteers must be background check / cleared but it is easy to do. Get cleared Now

There is now a Raptor Safe App for all of our parents and volunteers to use. Please be sure to download this app and save the QR code as a picture on your phone. This will help you save a lot of time when coming in to volunteer.

You will still have to scan the QR code (why you save it on your phone) and choose where you are going. The system will do everything else for you.

Instructions are easy to follow.

If you know of a Kindergarten age kiddo (born before 9/1/2020) make sure to remind them to get registered for Kindergarten. Our orientation is May 21st and we would like to make sure everyone that can be registered is.

We are excited to meet our incoming Kindy's and their families. Register Now (Pass this along if you know someone) and see you there!

February is here, and with it, the threat of inclement weather. Please be sure you are aware of the BSD Inclement Weather procedures and protocols.

School delays or closures are typically communicated by 5:30 a.m. For the latest information:

• Check the district website. A page pop-up will be posted if there’s a change in school operations. You also can find inclement weather protocols and snow routes online.

• Look for a notification on ParentSquare.

• Follow us on the district’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.

• Tune into media outlets for updates.

When we are on a 2 hour delay and buses are on Snow Routes bus service to Findley is impacted. There are changes to routes 128 and 152 and NO SERVICE for 161. Our doors will open at 10:05am, tardy bell is 10:15am. In the event of an early dismissal, we will follow what families have indicated are their Emergency Closure plans; now is a great time to make sure those are up-to-date!

"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)

Thompson Rd between Saltzman and Findley Parking Lot will be closed after Winter Break for approximately 30 days, exact dates to come. Now is the time to think about alternative routes to school. Suggested Detour is noted on this document. More to come after the break.

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

March

24-28 Spring Break

31 Return to School

April

2 March Passport Check-RESCHEDULED

7 Grading Day-No School

9 Spring Choir Concert 6:15pm

10 International Extravaganza RESCHEDULED

14 Staff Development Day-No School

16 Passport Check

18 Author Visit-Jelani Memory K-5 NEW

23-29 Book Fair

22 Earth Day Walk & Roll/Walking School Bus

25 Spirit Assembly - Rainbow Day -Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

30 Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8 pm

Findley Flyers: Thursdays, 2:50-3:20pm

Chess Club: Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:50-3:45

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