Grout Family Newsletter

June 12 - 5th Grade Promotion

June 12 - Last Day of School

2025-2026 School Year Calendar

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Have you ever thought about getting a pet but weren't sure if it was a good fit for your family? Here is a great opportunity to try out a small pet for a short amount of time! Poppy is a 3 year old short haired Guinea Pig who is very easy to care for. Her kennel is large, 2 1/2 feet by 3 1/2 feet, and has wheels. She is used to the sound of kids, loves to eat fresh fruit and veggies, and loves to be read to! Guinea Pigs are great companions and are very sweet pets. Food and Bedding will be covered by teacher Sharese. Transportation can be arranged if you don't have a large vehicle. For more information or to ask questions please contact Teacher Sharese, sjewel@pps.net

Grout SUN School will be hosting a FREE summer program for rising 1-6th grade students who attend Grout. There are still a few spots available, so please sign up as soon as possible if you are interested.

SUMMER PROGRAMING: Monday, June 23rd - Thursday, July 31st.
*SUN Summer Programming will be held Monday-Thursday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

For more information, please CLICK THIS LINK for the registration form or contact SUN Manager Noelle Vickery at nvickery@pps.net or 503-278-1017.

Does your student need books to read this summer? If so, please stop by the bench in front of Teacher Sharese's room (Room 103) and take a look. Teacher Sharese is updating her classroom library and is giving away her older books to students. Please take as many as you would like.

Changes to Oregon Immunization Requirements

Effective August 1st, 2025

A Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) form with a parent signature documenting the date of

chickenpox (varicella) disease will no longer be accepted to document immunity.

Schools may accept parent signed history of varicella disease if received prior to August 1st, 2025.

Acceptable immunity documentation:

• A letter signed by a health care provider with authority to diagnose disease,
• A lab report with reference ranges,
• A print out from the Alert Immunization Information System (ALERT IIS) showing immunity,
• Documentation from a representative of a local health department.

Exclusion Day is moving

from the third Wednesday to the

fourth Wednesday in February.

This gives parents an extra week to provide immunization records or documentation

of an exemption or immunity to the school. If the school does not have the required

immunization records or documentation by Exclusion Day, the student will not be

permitted to attend school.

PTA Upcoming Events

06/11 Bike Bus to 50 Licks

06/11 Bike Bus to Fifty Licks @ 4pm

Rob Galanakis, school board candidate for Zone 6 & Glencoe PTA President is hosting a student bike bus to 50 Licks.

Meet up at: Glencoe, Richmond, Creston, Sunnyside, and Abernethy schools, TBA. Students from all SE schools are welcome!

Route ends at: 50 Licks Clinton (2021 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR

Every kid will get a free scoop, donations are suggested if you're able.

https://www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/event-

In Support of a Grout Family

Please click the link to learn how to support a Grout family in need

https://gofund.me/1d53c894

Volunteer With the Grout PTA

The Grout PTA believes that community connection starts at school. Our events bring students and families together to foster enduring friendships. If you would like to do your part to support this work we have several positions open for the upcoming school year.

These Positions Include

-Communication Chair

-Movie Night Chair

-Winterfest Chair

-President

-President Shadow - learn the ropes for 2026-2027

No experience necessary! Help and instructions are provided for all volunteer positions. E-mail us at groutpta@gmail.com to learn more.

Grout PTA's Annual No Stuff Fundraiser:

A BIG thank you to everyone who has donated this year. Our current total is $3720. Help us reach $4000 by the last day of school! If you are able please consider donating to the Grout PTA today. Any and all donations are appreciated, $5 to $500.

https://gofund.me/3f64a7bdi

Community Events:

Kiddo and Me Yoga

Dates: Saturdays, July 19 – August 16

Time: 1:30–2:30PM

Location: yogaRIOT | Sellwood

Ages: Kids 5+ with a grown-up

Build connection, boost confidence, and create calm through yoga &

mindfulness.

https://www.yogariot.com/kiddo-and-me-yoga

Thank you to all of you for a wonderful

school year. We could not do it without your time, efforts, and donations.

Thank you and see you in the fall!