Oak Hills Newsletter

Little Otterbots for grades K-2 Tuesdays, Jan 28th - to March 11th, 2:35p - 3:35p

In the VEX 123 Robot class, our young learners will explore the basics of robotics and programming in a fun and interactive way. They will learn to:

• Code the 123 robot using simple touch controls to make it move and produce sounds.

• Understand the concepts of sequences (the order of actions), logic (reasoning to make decisions), and problem-solving (finding solutions to challenges).This class helps children develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and an early interest in technology.

Please register by Jan 24th using this form: Otterbots Event Registration - Jan - March 2025

Contact us with questions at OHES.LittleOtterbots@gmail.com

Please join us Tuesday, January 14th at 7pm in the Gym. We will hear a message from the principals as well as discuss upcoming events. Light refreshments will be served. We hope you can join us! Zoom (audio only) is available if you cannot attend in person.

Zoom Meeting ID: 818 5401 6239

Passcode: 233358

Oak Hills PTO is hosting Family Board Game Night on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 6 - 8 pm. Please bring your family, favorite games, and even some neighbor friends and sit down to play games with other Otter families. It is a free event, limited snacks will be offered, and some board games will also be available. It is an ideal way to usher in the weekend and brighten a dark January evening with family and friends, and it is free! Minors must be accompanied by an adult. We look forward to seeing you! Questions? Email pto@oakhillspto.org.

We invite you to showcase your culture and ancestry by hosting a table at our Global Fair! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your traditions, heritage, and stories with our school community.

• Dressing in cultural attire is encouraged (but not required).

• Participate in our fashion show to celebrate cultural styles!

• Share photos, artwork, instruments, traditional pottery, clothing, pre-packaged snacks, or anything that represents your culture.

We’ll provide a trifold board for families who participate, so you can create a display for your table. Sign Up Here: Interest Form

Let’s come together to celebrate the beauty of our diverse community! We can’t wait to see you there!

Library Volunteer Needed: Do you like to organize things? Would you like to help in the library and help shelve library books? We have a volunteer opening for one volunteer on the third Thursday of each month. Time of day is flexible. Training is provided. If you are interested please contact Ms. Larsen

How to Create a Culture of Reading in Your Home

Reading at home is so important to build strong readers. Here are 9 ideas to turn your home into a Reading Home!

OBOB:

OBOB Battles begin on these dates:

3rd Grade: Jan. 23rd

4th Grade: Jan 15th

5th Grade: Jan 30th

If you are interested in volunteering for our Battles, you may sign up HERE.

• Visit our OBOB Resource page HERE

OBOB Hall of Fame (3rd - 5th grade) -

If a 3rd - 5th grade student reads all 16 OBOB books and completes THIS QUESTIONNAIRE, they will be entered into the OBOB Hall of Fame, get their picture in the Parent Newsletter and on the Library website, receive a free book and certificate!

Returning Library Books

We have over 300 overdue library books. Please help your child return their library books as soon as possible or have them renew them during Open Library or during library class. Thank you for your help!

Please check out the LIBRARY WEBSITE for:

• Helpful Library Links for students and parents

• How to View Your Child’s Library Account (Slides 1-7), View the Library Catalog (slide 8), Put Books on Hold (Slides 9-10), Renew books (slides 11-12), Pay Library Fines (Slide 13)

• OBOB Information

If you have questions please feel free to reach out to Ms. Larsen at leilani_larsen@beaverton.k12.or.us

Beaverton Safe Routes to School is accepting submissions from students in grades K-8! Our theme this year is “Move Together.” We can’t wait to see your art!

Contest directions:

• Draw, paint, or design a picture showing a School Bus, Bike Bus or Walking School Bus.

• Submission deadline is 1/31/25 to your teacher.

• Please use 8 ½ x 11 paper.

• Use colored pencils and/or markers.

• Use lots of colors to catch everyone’s attention.

• Limit the number of words on the page.

The Oregon Tax Code provides an additional tax exemption for parents of eligible children with disabilities in Oregon. The procedure for claiming an exemption for the 2024 tax year is explained in the Oregon Individual Income Tax Return and Instruction booklets.

Who qualifies for the exemption?

A child qualifies if they meet all of the following criteria:

• Qualifies as a dependent of the parent(s) for tax year 2024;

• Is eligible for early intervention services (birth to age 3), early childhood special education services (ages 3 to 5) or receives special education as defined by the State Board of Education of the state where the child attends school; and,

• Is considered to have a disability as of December 31, 2024 under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and related Oregon laws.

What documentation must be submitted with the tax return to qualify for this exemption?

As the tax instruction booklet indicates, the child must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), as well as a current eligibility statement as a student with a disability. If you do not have these documents contact your District for a copy of the IEP/IFSP cover sheet, and eligibility statement. Copies of the IEP/IFSP cover sheet and eligibility statement are not required to be submitted with the tax return. However, parents are advised to retain a copy with their 2024 tax records as the Oregon Department of Revenue may ask the parents to provide such documentation. If you have any Special Education related questions, please contact your local education provider.

Oregon Department of Revenue Online Instructions and Forms

Oregon income tax forms/publications are available at the DOR website (www.oregon.gov/DOR). This process enables you to claim the additional tax exemption for the 2024 tax year.

Reserve a spot for your young Detective to join us in a Quest for the Truth!

Test common myths to learn if the 5-second rule is true; investigate what areas of the tongue are responsible for what types of flavors! Spring Break at Club K After School Zone is all about putting these and other claims to the test to uncover the truth!

Programs at Boones Ferry Primary (Wilsonville) and Byrom Elementary (Tualatin).

*Program will not be offered in BSD due to facilities not being open during Spring Break 2025.

For more information, go to the Spring Break page at www.clubkafterschool.com or scan the QR code below.

***Currently enrolled Club K families can register through Attendance Reservations in the parent portal.