DOLPHIN DIGEST 12/12/2024

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តើអ្នកត្រូវការបកប្រែទេ? ចុចលើតំណ "បកប្រែ" នៅផ្នែកខាងលើ។

ትርጉም ይፈልጋሉ? ከላይ ያለውን "መተርጎም" የሚለውን አገናኝ ጠቅ ያድርጉ.

We’re so glad to have you as part of our school community!

This weekly newsletter is developed and sent in partnership between school administration and the PTA. If you have information you'd like shared in the newsletter, please email it to ArletaSchoolPTA@gmail.com. Keep scrolling for the latest.

We acknowledge Portland rests on traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla and many other Tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River. #HonorNativeLand https://youtu.be/ETOhNzBsiKA

• Dec 16th: Neurodivergent Family Gathering, 5:30-7pm cafeteria, dinner provided.

• Dec 18th: Early Release (11:50am)

• Dec 19th: SUN School Showcase 4-5pm in the auditorium/Last day of SUN School

• Dec 20th: Last day of school before Winter Break

• Dec 20th: SUN School Winter Term Registration Forms due

• Jan 6th: First day of school back from Winter Break

• Jan 10th: Family Movie Night

• Jan 13th: SUN School Winter Term starts

Arleta School Calendar

Updated PPS District Calendars:

English language PPS District Calendar 2024-25

Spanish language PPS District Calendar 2024-25

Vietnamese language PPS District Calendar 2024-25

The Winter Bazaar was so much fun! It was so lovely to see and feel so many people, all the ages, enjoying each other. Thanks so much to all who participated by attending, to all our students and families for your creativity and ingenuity, and especially, to all our volunteers who coordinated, set up, took down (including the Book Fair!), made treats for the bake sale and, for creating such a great raffle.

Up next is the 3rd-5th grade Winter Showcase tomorrow night. Please see details for 3rd - 5th grade student arrival times for the music performances below. It’s been so much fun watching students rehearsing their songs over the past weeks and watching their confidence and knowledge grow. It’s going to be such a joy to listen and watch them shine! Thank you Mr. Cunningham for creating this wonderful experience for our students and community!

Next week on Thursday afternoon is our SUN Showcase. Students are practicing their performances during SUN School and it will be so much fun to watch them share their learning and spirit from SUN term classes next week.

Our teachers are busy leading amazing learning and students are busy thinking, talking about ideas and reading, writing and solving problems.1st graders are learning and writing about “creature features”, for example, details about the eyes of a snake, while 3rd graders are finding evidence in a text they read about Galileo, then forming paragraphs about why “the stars had left his eyes”... he wasn’t believed and he was afraid). Both 2nd and 3rd grades are using different colored highlighters to help them identify and organize topic statements and evidence sentences. 4th graders are finding specific details about the climate, weather or terrain of mountain ranges in texts and figuring out how to interpret, organize and write about what they find. 5th graders are writing their own versions of “the next chapter” in a text they’re reading (Number The Stars) and writing their own “Goldilocks and The Three Bears” script based on a mock trial (The State of Oregon vs. Goldilocks). And kindergartners are comparing versions of gingerbread stories using graphic organizers to write their very own version…adding labels to illustrations and learning why we use spaces between words.

It’s such a busy time of year and one in which regular routines and schedules often change for many families, which is fun but also unsettling for children. And, this time of year is also stressful for many. Everything you can do to have your child get plenty of sleep and the other things that help them be regulated, helps us ensure all children can work hard on things like the above, and ensure all have good days at school. Also, if you can make sure toys stay home. Thank you and have a great remainder of the week!

Warmly,

Lisa

SUN, in partnership with the PTA Inclusion Committee, is hosting the 3rd annual toy drive to provide families an opportunity to come select holiday gifts before the winter break. We are seeking donations of new or excellent condition toys to include in the toy drive.

Check your kid's room for those forgotten or unused toys, or purchase something from one of our local shops like Hammer + Jacks or Red Castle Games, then bring it to the office by December 13th. Email melissasircy@gmail.com with any questions. Thanks for your support!

If you would like to shop the Toy Drive for your family Dec 16-20, set up an appointment with Raina Bilbrew at rbilbrew@pps.net.

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There's still time for your child to join an Oregon Battle of the Books team! Children competing in Oregon Battle of the Books read select books from the OBOB booklist, and compete in teams to answer questions in matches that pit their knowledge of the story against teams in other schools.

If your child is interested in joining this free competitive book trivia tournament, you can sign them up with this link. If you are unsure or have questions about OBOB, there will be an information session on December 12th at 2:45PM that you are welcome to attend. Or, you can send questions to areltaobob@gmail.com.

You can find the list of books here! Practice matches (pool play) will be held during the school day on Thursdays during the OBOB season instead of after school. By doing so, we hope this allows many more students the flexibility to participate. Books are available at the school library but you can click here to see the books on the Multnomah County Library website, including audiobooks. To go to the Arleta OBOB website, click here!

Registration is extended through Sunday, December 15th and a new schedule will be sent out afterwards.

Our third through fifth grades are letting their musical skills shine at the Arleta Winter Concert, Thursday December 12th, from 5:30-7pm at the Arleta auditorium. It's always a fun and sweet show for very proud parents and family and friends.

Third graders performing in the concert must arrive by 5:15pm.

Fourth graders performing in the concert must arrive by 5:45 pm.

Fifth graders performing in the concern must arrive by 6:15 pm.

Students may wear normal clothes or dress up. Audience members are encouraged to stay for the whole concert!

We are looking for 2-3 volunteers each day from 10:45am to 12:30pm to help monitor the playground and assist in the lunch room. This is a fun way to get to know the students and staff!

Volunteers need to have passed a PPS background check. Visit the PPS website to start your application and screening process. (Once approved, your application is good for three years).

Sign up by clicking the button below!

Arleta counselors, SUN, and the PTA Inclusion committee campaign each year for donations to support Arleta familes during the holiday. We are so excited that thanks to you, the Arleta community, we have reached our fundraising goal! We appreciate our community for always being so giving, and special thanks to Windermere Foundation for their generous donation. Gift cards will be purchased to directly support families for holiday meals, gifts or fulfill whatever their needs are. Our fundraising goal was $2,700 so that each family receives $150.

Thank you so much to all of the parents, kids, volunteers, and businesses that made the Arleta Winter Bazaar so much fun on Saturday.

A special thank you to the many businesses who donated to make our raffle a success. Our PTA raised $1,100 with the raffle, which will go towards teacher grants, movie nights, school plays, and school parties! And thank you to all the talented home bakers! Our bake sale raised $250 and people went home with yummy treats of the season!

The Arleta Theater Club is excited to announce this year's musical: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"! Below are some key dates:

• January 6: Info Packets available in the front office.
• January 8: Information Session, time and place TBA (attendance is optional).
• January 14: Evening Theater Workshop, Arleta theatre, time TBA, (attendance is optional).
• January 21-22: Auditions (students need only attend one night).
• January 27: Casting Announcement.
• February 3: Rehearsals begin. Rehearsals will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays. Rehearsals are mandatory as assigned. No rehearsals 2/17, 3/3, 3/24, 3/26, 4/7. Plus potential Make-up Dates TBD.
• May 15-16: Performances (mandatory)!

Let’s face it: getting to school on time and ready to learn can be extremely hard. But did you know that missing even a small amount of school regularly can result in gaps in learning and make it harder to grasp new concepts, especially for our earliest learners? Arleta is currently averaging 34 tardies per day, and the Arleta Site Council – a coalition of administrators, teachers, and parents that identify ways to support the school community - would like to help our students thrive by reducing that number.

Towards that end we are running this column in the digest with handy tips to help families get out the door. Every family is different, and all tactics may not work for yours, but please check back here each week for tips to make the mornings smoother for you and your students.

Try These Tips For Smoother Mornings

• Place shoes by the door every night; maybe this could be the last thing each night before brushing teeth.
• Try to keep grab-and-go food on hand in case you need to eat on the run: toast, dry Eggo, a banana, PB&J, or a granola bar are all good ideas.
• Buddy up with a neighbor family to come to school together. Coming to school together with friends can be a great motivator!

Keep an eye out in your student's backpack for a new monthly newsletter from the PTA. The newsletter is meant to highlight upcoming events and important news, all on a handy one-page flyer that can be hung on your fridge. Let us know what you think at ArletaSchoolPTA@gmail.com!

Items and owners have been reunited, but there are still plenty of stragglers! Are you missing something? Check out the Lost and Found rack while you're at school and retrieve your missing thing! There are six pairs of glasses at the lost and found in the office. Are one of them yours? Come find out!

SUN School Registration forms will come home with your child on December 13th. Act quickly to reserve your spots for next year. Registration forms must be completed at returned back to the school office by December 20th (the last day of school before winter break).

Come see all that the kids have been learning and creating at SUN School at the SUN School Showcase on December 19th, from 4-5pm, in the auditorium! Flyers for the showcase will go home next week!

Arleta has a small food pantry, clothes closet, and a variety of toiletries available for the use of any Arleta family. To set up an appointment to use the pantry or the closet, please email our SUN School Coordinator, Raina Bilbrew at rbilbrew@pps.net or raina.bilbrew@portlandoregon.gov or call or text her at 971-803-8986.

Email Lisa Hugelier lisa.hugelier@gmail.com with questions.

Need healthcare while schools are closed for Winter Break?

The Parkrose Student Health Center will be providing primary and mental health care services from 8:45 am to 4:45 pm Monday through Friday Dec. 23 through Jan. 3 (except closed on Christmas Day Wednesday Dec. 25 and on New Year's Day Wednesday Jan. 1, 20204). We see all youth ages 5-18 who live or go to school in Multnomah County. You don't have to attend Parkrose High School to receive services. Call 503-988-3392 to schedule an appointment. All other Student Health Centers will be closed.

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Student Health Center Vacaciones de invierno 2024

¿Necesita servicios de atención médica durante las vacaciones de invierno?

El Student Health Center de Parkrose High School estará abierto de lunes a viernes, del 23 de diciembre al 1 de enero, para todos los servicios de atención médica (a excepción del día de Navidad, miércoles 25 de diciembre, y el miércoles 1ero de enero, estaremos cerrados). Abierto a todos los jóvenes del Multnomah County de 5 a 18 años. Sin ningun costo para usted. Lo veremos con o sin seguro médico. Llame al 503-988-3392 para hacer una cita. Todos los demás Student Health Centers cerrados.

Vaccines play a crucial role in protecting our students from serious illnesses and help keep our community safe. Parents/ Guardians of students who are due to receive vaccines should receive a letter in the mail. Please check if your child’s vaccinations are current, including their recommended flu shot, and contact your medical provider or any of the resources listed below.

Multnomah County Student Health Centers

OHSU Wellness Center

Multnomah County Vaccination Clinic (English)

Clínica Comunitaria de Vacunación Gratuita (Spanish)

The Lottery School Application window has opened and will close December 16th! If you are interested in learning more about different lottery options, please find out about each school's Information Night.

Please reach out to Ms. Aud if you have any questions about PPS lottery middle schools.

If you enjoy the musical talents of Ms. Angie every morning why not come and see her in a holiday musical? Scrooge the musical is a fun, musical version of Charles Dicksons, "A Christmas Carol"

This play does have a ghost scene that may be scary for very young children. Click here for tickets.

Email: ArletaSchoolPTA@gmail.com
Website: arletapta.org
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PPS District policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. BP 1.801.020. Not all outside groups comply with the District’s non-discrimination policy. Families are strongly encouraged to review all materials closely.