
Grout Family Newsletter
6.1.25
Integrity, Mindfulness, Compassion, Inclusion, Perseverance
Looking Ahead...
Field Day Volunteers Still Needed 😎
Mr. Kreuz is still looking for volunteers to help at Field Day on Thursday, June 5. There will be 3, 45 minute sessions, divided by grade level. If you can help for one session, or all three, please SIGN UP HERE as soon as possible so Mr. Kreuz can plan ahead. Thank you!
Field Day Times:
9:00 - 9:45, HeadStart, Kinder, 1st
10:00 - 10:45, 4th & 5th
1:00 - 1:45, 2nd & 3rd
LEAP into Kindergarten 2025!
Leap into Kindergarten is a summer program designed to help incoming Kindergarten families have a great start to the school year. There are four distinct sessions which build upon each other. Families can attend one, none, or all four! Of course, we hope that you can join us for all of them. Incoming Kinder families that are already registered will be receiving more information in the mail. In the meantime, please pass the word along and sign up using the QR code or link. Thank you!
Summer Safety for Families
Wouldn't it be great to be prepared and know just what to do if a disaster happens? Maybe even know in advance if there is an impending threat? PublicAlerts.org is a thorough and accessible website that provides lots of information on how to be prepared for, and what to do in case of, wildfires, wildfire smoke, power outages, extreme heat, winter weather, flooding and land movement, earthquakes, and infectious diseases. AND - big added bonus - you can sign up for alerts for impending disasters!
PTA News!!!
PTA Upcoming Events
06/03 Dine out at Burgerville
06/11 Bike Bus to 50 Licks
06/03 Dine out at Burgerville
Come out for Grout PTA's last dine out of the school year! 3432 SE 25th Ave. Burgerville. Be sure to mention you are from Grout Elementary.
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.
Note: The Grout student affected by this has asked for privacy during this time. If you choose to speak to your Grout student/s about this, please be sure to ask them not to approach this student with questions or comments. Thank you for your care and understanding.
25-26 School Year
Open PTA Positions
-Communication Chair
-Teacher Appreciation Chair
-Movie Night Chair
-Family Night Chair
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 $3560. 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.
Thank You Volunteers
Thank you to all of you who volunteered this year at one or many PTA events. We could not do what we do without you. Grout is having their volunteer breakfast the morning of June 5th, more details to come.
Thank you!
Community Resources and Programs
Camps, Classes, & After School Programs:
Portland Parks Teen Nature Team (Saturdays, then weekdays in summer)
VIBE PDX Spring Break & Summer Art & Music Camps (Mar. 3, Mar. 24-28, Jun. 16 - Aug. 29)
Portland Parks & Rec Teen Force at SW Community Center
VIBE of Portland Music & Digital Art Classes for Kids
Portland Parks & Rec Environmental Education Nature Field Trips (flyer for teachers)
Other Opportunities:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica & Mobile Education Center (City of Independence, OR, Sep. 18-21)
AFS Intercultural Programs: Host an Exchange Student
Summer Camps:
PCC Summer Teen Program (schedule online Apr. 25, registration opens May 28)
OSU Summer Reading Program (Jun. 14 - Aug. 16, 2025)
VIBE PDX Summer Art Camps, various locations & dates (Jun. 16 - Aug. 20)
VIBE PDX Art in Motion: Animal Moves & Moods (Jun. 16-20, 23-27, Jul. 14-18)
VIBE PDX Clarinet Camp (Jul. 7-11)
Cognizart 360Arts Summer Camps (Jul. 7-11, 14-18, & 21-25, 2025)
VIBE PDX East Winds Band Camp (Jul. 21-25)
VIBE PDX East Winds Band Camp (Jul. 21-25, 2025, recorded audition due Jul. 10)
Preschool Programs:
Multnomah Early Childhood Program Peer Preschool Classes
(Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Chinese) (Russian) (Somali) (Korean) (Arabic) (Persian)Portland Parks Preschool 2024-25
Community Events & Information:
Multnomah County: Common Application
City of Portland: 311 Non-Emergency Hotline
(Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Chinese) (Russian) (Somali)
Vaccinations, Health & Wellness:
Multnomah County Student Health Center Immunization Catch-Up Reminder
Multnomah County: Free Community Vaccination Clinic (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays)
(English) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Chinese) (Russian) (Somali)Multnomah County: Student Health Centers (fliers in English, Russian, Chinese, and Vietnamese):
If you have any questions, please reference the Promoting Events and Activities in PPS Schools webpage, the 2020-21 Update on Flier Distribution for Non-Governmental Organizations, or contact Ryan Vandehey at rvandehey@pps.net.