Dear OLA Families,

As we enter the last 9 weeks of 2022-23, we have that energy we get from a nice long week of the Spring Break. The OLA team is ready for Term 4! It will be important that students maintain their momentum so that the end of year learning is as strong as can be. Each student is looking at important transitions next year. Be it a new grade level or a new school like middle or high school or even a post-high school job or college, the transitions can be a challenge. They can be exciting and stressful at the same time. The team is here to support all OLA students as they anticipate 2023-24.

Here are a few ways to finish the year strong:

• Learning Coaches: Check in with your students and submit your weekly Check-In form here every Friday.

• Learning Coaches: If you have concerns about your student’s progress, let the teachers know. You can track your students progress by logging into your account on Buzz to see exactly how much time they have spent online.

• Students: Take full advantage of Office Hours for 1:1 support and tutoring from teachers.

• Students: Plan on spending 30 hours per week on school.

• HS Students: Be on the look out for HS OLA COMPLETION OPTIONS at night, on Saturdays and in June as well as in OMG with Ms. Redrejo.

As always, please reach out if you have any questions, ideas or concerns.

Mrs. H

Diane Berthoin-Hernández

Principal, OLA and VS

Hello OLA Students and Families.

I have been able to talk with some of you and work on solutions together regarding your student’s school options for 2023-24. But I would like the opportunity to work and talk with more of you.

In order to support more of you, I am planning an all family and student meeting/information session on Monday, April 17th at 5:30 PM. This will be a live stream event. We will be exploring available options, how to assess how they fit student needs. We will talk about how to access those options, once you find one(s) that seem like a good fit.

We have posted the link to the livestream event on the OLA website at OLA.pps.net.

I am always available if you want to call, drop into office hours, or make an online appointment. There are links to those on the OLA website as well.

I look forward to working with you and your students to find the best possible option for next year.

Best,

Suzanne

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Suzanne Cash-Phelps

OLA Transition Coordinator

971-716-5319

ola-NextSteps@pps.net

OLA Closure Resources

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https://pps-net.zoom.us/j/2600598171

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Some OLA families have started a Facebook Group and would like to invite any other OLA families to join. Search groups and type in "PPS Online Learning Academy Community" and ask to join. They have also created an email address if you would like to connect with other OLA families: OLAfamilies23@gmail.com

We are providing a FAQ as we get information in from the District regarding closing and all the processes that go with that. Please check the website, OLA@pps.net, often to stay up-to-date.

Integrity - the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

April 7 - End of Third Term

April 10 - Grading/Planning day for teachers - NO school for students

National Environmental Education Week (April 19-23, 2023)

National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month

Coming Up:

May 29 - No School - Memorial Day

Greetings OLA Families!

OLA Counselors are currently collaborating with AdultingIRL to bring suicide prevention lessons for our secondary students. Here is the website for you to check out:

https://www.adultingirl.com/irl-series

We hope to implement these lessons at the end of April/beginning of May, dates TBD. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

For 8th Grade families:

LEAP into 9th Grade is a program for current 8th grade students during the summer that gives them a jump start on their high school experience. Please click on the link below for program dates/times and flyers for each participating high school.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16lRms9ULB6iXTkva27ZlmmQbf3UkyyeaCDHhs2I6w5g/edit?usp=sharing

Please contact Ms. Mate with questions @ rmate@pps.net.

Highschool:

Progress Towards Graduation The district will be sending out letters to all families in the coming weeks that will provide information on your student's on-track status and progress towards graduation. I strongly encourage families and students to set up a meeting with me so we can talk through the letter and come up with a plan for moving forward as needed. For juniors, this would also be a great time to meet with me to discuss any post-secondary plans. :) Here is a link to my appointment calendar: https://calendar.app.google/WsZHJsFo4vR95Q919 I will have extended evening hours on Wednesday, April 19th and Thursday, April 20th. If you would like to check on your student's status on your own, ParentVue is an excellent resource. To review your student's status, go to Parentvue, and click on "Course History". You can toggle the "Detail" button and more information will be provided. You can also click on "Unofficial Transcript" and after about a minute, click again. The transcript will pop up. Note: Parentvue does not show classes that are in progress. This may skew things a little. Reach out to me for more information or if you have any questions.

------------------ Seniors: You should be receiving emails from your neighborhood school that includes very important information about ordering your diploma, cap and gown details, and lots of details around other senior-related events and news. PLEASE take some time to check in with your neighborhood school to ensure you don't miss any important deadlines. If you're not sure who to reach out to, here's a list of contacts from each school: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTmWlu2lqw5hWg2oBKYtLcMMz3NFfVsBNLQUUczSh3migU_p9Cvg5v6YlJ3SvfeGHOw12NS3QPhFLVt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 ---------------------

Mary-Elizabeth Sturges Grade 11 Teacher: Zachary Doiel Online Learning Academy Title: A seraphim-dragon hybrid Medium: Digital(procreate) Unit of study: Emphasis

CREDIT COMPLETION: As the school year winds down, the OLA Achievement Team (OAT) is eager to support students as they complete their credits. Students will discover multiple opportunities to complete coursework throughout the year. At any time, they may contact Jeannie Redrejo at jredrejo@pps.net if they are ready to finish a class they started earlier at OLA. Please keep an eye out for information from Jeannie and the OAT regarding OMG Course Completion (on-going throughout the year), OLA Summer Completion Camp (June 20 - 30), and more!

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STUDY GROUPS: The OLA Achievement Team (OAT) invites MS and HS students to gather for afternoon study sessions. All students are welcome! It's a good place to connect with peers and to feel some community while getting work done.

6-8 meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 2:45 in the MS Study Buddies Zoom Link.

9-12 meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 - 1:45 in the HS Study Buddies Zoom Link.

Hope to see you there!

Please see this link for many resources, including; Food, Utilities/Rent/Internet/Housing.

Hello OLA Families, PPS has launched its new LGBTQ supports page on their website:

https://www.pps.net/lgbtq

This Spring, the PPS office of Climate Justice and the office of Energy and Sustainability are hosting a student climate fair! When: Monday, April 24, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union Who: PPS students, green community organizations, non-profits, partners, and businesses, teachers, community activists, and more. More to come: We will be sending out an official invitation and sign up form soon! The fair will bring together students, community climate organizations, and green businesses and partners for a day of learning, resource sharing, and connecting. Students will have opportunities to build project or internship proposals with participating organizations, Oregon Green Schools will host an in-person student voices panel, and PPS staff will provide updates on the state of the PPS Climate Action Policy. We are currently looking for organizations and businesses that would like to table at the event or students or classes that wish to host "peer education tables" to present on projects they have worked on. If you are interested, or have questions about attending, please email sustainability@pps.net.

PPS Sustainability Newsletter - Subscribe here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbZ4cL5XhBZt0o4GySOA7Xxrv835jF1PL1VnzeYiBX9q43Xw/viewform

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