OGMS Weekly Update

Hello Families,

Next week, we celebrate all of our educators and staff. Not only do our educators teach, they are also: motivators, mediators, organizers, collaborators, care givers, role models, directors, listeners, problem-solvers, comedians, facilitators and interior decorators. The amount of multi-tasking that is required to run a classroom is extraordinary and, truly, one of the hardest jobs there is. We are fortunate to have such an amazing group of committed educators that always put our students first.

We look forward to the daily celebrations being provided next week by community members and the OG Supporters. Please take a moment next week to share some well-deserved Appreciations to our teachers.

Have a wonderful weekend!

In Partnership,

Julie Rierson

Pronouns: she/her

Principal, Ockley Green Middle School

Our Garden Crew will meet this Sunday, May 5th, 10:00 - 12:00, to continue to clean up this space.

Our Dragon Leaders and Leadership students had an opportunity to learn from Bekki Sims on how to create garden starts. The students are looking forward to getting their starts into the garden boxes in about 5 weeks.

Our school values your feedback! Starting Monday, May 6, we will be asking you to take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with Ockley Green. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. We want to know what YOU think.

The survey will open on May 6 and close on May 31. You will be able to take the survey online at home, any time you stop in the office during school hours, or at our Nutrition Fair (see below) on May 16.

We thank you in advance for your participation as it will allow us to make thoughtful and well-informed decisions about school climate and culture. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Ms. JJB in the office at jjardeeborquist@pps.net.

From our SUN Coordinator

Hi Ockley Green Families!

In just a few short weeks, our 6th grade class will be heading to Outdoor School! Some of our families have reached out asking for support with a couple of items. SUN School is able to provide hiking/mud boots and warmer layers. There is a need for sleeping bags! If you have some to donate, please bring them by the school!! The kiddos deserve a warm bed while they're away.

Thank you much!

Ms. Elisa

SUN Site Manager

OG Supporters are looking for volunteer help with Staff Appreciation Week for one (or more!) day's event setup or cleanup, as well as help storing items in your home fridge or freezer for a day or two before the event. This is our big staff appreciation event of the school year, and it really does take a community for events such as these to happen! Please click here to sign up to help out!

OGMS Food Pantry

Our Food Pantry, through our Partnerships with SUN and the Oregon Food Bank, is open every Thursday, 4:30-6:30. The food pantry is in the portables next to the field. There will be signs to indicate where it is located. But to access please walk along the field until you reach the furthest portable.

Bags provided, first come first served. Any questions please reach out to Ms. Elisa 971-202-1018

From our Social Worker, Genie Gomez.

Revisions to the WIC Food Packages here

On a tight food budget? We want to let you know about a way our friends at the Oregon State University Extension Service can help. OSU Extension offers free, monthly online classes to teach you healthy (and delicious) recipes using pantry staples you can get through the Oregon Food Bank or with SNAP benefits. Plus, you’ll learn tips from Food Hero to save money, time and energy in the kitchen – something we could all use! Classes are held the last Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. PT. Register to save your spot: https://beav.es/cU6

Our students received permission slips this week for both their 8th Grade transition field trips on May 7th and for their Oaks Park Field trip on June 10th. Mr. Mohler will be collecting the permission slips.

Please keep an eye out for an email next week with information about Promotion, which is June 13th @ Roosevelt High School. Each student will receive 6 tickets. We will provide you with how we will distribute tickets for students, as well as how to request additional tickets.

Pizza Fundraiser - Save the date for our last profit share partnership of the school year! Tuesday, May 14th all day at Sparky's Pizza at both of their MLK locations (7530 NE MLK Jr Blvd and 2434 NE MLK Jr Blvd). They'll donate a % of sales to OG Supporters; dine in or carry out all day. Share with family and friends!

• Use the online ordering system for quick and easy pickup or delivery (sparkyspdx.com). There is a scheduled pickup time option, so guests can place their order anytime during the day to pick up later, and we have online exclusive specials.

June 10th - 8th Grade Oaks Park Field Trip

June 13th - Promotion @ Roosevelt

June 14th - Last Day of School & Field Day