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The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is closely monitoring the evolving landscape surrounding federal funding and the most recent federal executive orders and their potential impact on education programs across the state.

Our commitment remains steadfast—ensuring students and educators have access to the tools and resources they need for learning and success. We are actively engaged with state and federal partners to gain clarity on next steps and any necessary adjustments.

School districts will continue program implementation as planned. ODE will provide timely updates if we learn of any future funding changes.

Resources we encourage you to share widely in support of and in service to Oregon’s scholars:

• Oregon Public Education and Immigration Enforcement FAQ
• Department of Justice: Sanctuary Promise
• Supporting Gender Expansive Students: Guidance for Schools
• Every Student Belongs Guidance
• LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success Plan and ODE’s LGBTQ2SIA+ Resources webpage

We are getting low on office snacks again! You can help us out by purchasing something from the Atkinson Student Snack Wishlist. Thank you so much!

Report cards will not be printed this quarter. They will be available on ParentVUE on Monday, February 3. Information about how to view report cards in ParentVUE can be found HERE.

CLICK HERE for more information on how to access special education documents from ParentVUE.

Portland Public Schools uses Remind for two-way communication between teachers and families. This allows for text, email, push notifications, and phone calls. CLICK HERE for more information about how to setup your Remind account and customize your settings.

For students who will turn five years old on or before September 1, 2025, you can enroll for kindergarten starting on March 1. More information coming soon!

The 2025-26 Elementary School and ACCESS Academy Lottery and Transfer Cycle will open on February 12 at 8 a.m. and close on March 12 at 5 p.m. (lottery only). Plan to attend an information session to learn about the lottery schools and/or browse their website. A list of schools can be found at https://www.pps.net/Page/17285. Once the transfer cycle starts, the lottery slots will be posted. Click the following link for Dual Language Questions & Answers.

Atkinson's Connect to Kinder events are scheduled as follows:

• Thursday, March 6, 6–7 p.m. (focus on Spanish DLI program)
• Thursday, April 10, 2:45–3:45 p.m.

We understand that keeping up with immunization requirements can be challenging, and we appreciate your efforts in providing the necessary records. As schools, including MESD Nurses and Health Assistants, work with families to meet state-required immunization guidelines, we want to share how this information is used:

• Immunization dates from records provided by families are entered into Synergy for tracking and compliance purposes.

• These records, including the Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) form, are securely stored in the student’s cumulative file as part of their education record.

• If a student is not up to date on required immunizations and has not submitted a non-medical exemption, state guidelines require schools to share relevant information with Multnomah County’s Community Immunization Program to support compliance efforts.

• Immunization details are not shared with any outside agencies, including healthcare providers, without permission from a parent or guardian.

Our goal is to support families in navigating these requirements while ensuring that student records are handled with care and confidentiality. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to your school’s health team.

All schools are required to instruct and drill students on emergency procedures so that the students can respond to an emergency without confusion or panic. In the coming weeks, we will be conducting the following drills at Atkinson:

• Tuesday, February 4: Fire/Evacuation Drill

Read more about these drills on the PPS website HERE.

PPS Transportation will conduct the Spring STOPPS drill (Safety Training of Pupils in Portland Schools) for all riding students on Thursday, February 6. Learn more HERE.

Please join us at the K-2 Talent Show, this coming Tuesday, February 4, at the Franklin High School Performing Arts Center, located on the corner of SE 52nd and Woodward! Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and showtime is 6 p.m. This is a FREE community event, and all are welcome to come and support our amazing performers. We are urgently seeking a Spanish speaker to co-emcee this event, as well as the 3rd-5th grade show on February 11. Please sign up here if you are able to help, or would like to volunteer for another role. We hope to see you there!

• Tuesday, February 4 — K-2 Talent Show at Franklin High School Auditorium, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 5 — Rehearsal for 3-5 Talent Show, gym, 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, February 6 — STOPPS Drill for bus riders
• Tuesday, February 11 — 3-5 Talent Show at Franklin High School Auditorium, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, February 13 — PTA Meeting in the Cafeteria, 6:30–8 p.m.
• Monday, February 17 — Presidents' Day, NO SCHOOL
• Thursday, February 20 — 3rd-5th Music Performance
• Wednesday, February 26 — Early Release at 11:50 a.m.
• Friday, February 28 — Principal's Coffee in the Cafeteria, 8:10 a.m.