Dragon News
Findley Elementary School
September 1, 2023
Message from the Principal
It's been a great first week back. Students and teachers have been engaging in back to school community building activities. Students have shared about who they are, what they love and what their goals for the year are. Classrooms have created agreements for learning and are practicing how to manage big emotions. We have reviewed our school expectations, playground and cafeteria procedures, and what to do in an emergency. Findley Dragons have been busy this week!
Throughout the year we practice a variety of emergency drills. BSD uses the Standard Response Protocol developed by ILoveYouGuys.org. Schools are required to practice one evacuation drill per month, and two of each, earthquake, secure and lockdown per year. Today, we practiced both an earthquake drill and an evacuation drill. Your students did an incredible job with both!
Back to School Night is Wednesday, September 6. This year, Back to School Night will be open house style. There will be no formal presentations, rather, teachers will be sending home important information for families to review at home. On the evening of BTSN, families are encouraged to attend together. Students will have a chance to show their families our school community including all the important parts of their day. Our PTO, Scouts Troop and local library will also have representatives and information for families available. Interpreters will be available as well! We ask that families adhere to their designated time frames to alleviate crowds and parking. If you are able to walk from home, we encourage you to do so!
See you soon~
Sherry Marsh, Ed.D.
Principal
Interpretation Available for the following languages:
Chinese
Korean
Spanish
Vietnamese
New Information
Emergency Kits for your Students
Medication Authorization Form
Medication submitted to the office in its original box if over the counter or in the original container with the prescription written on it with dosage.
The Medical Authorization Form must be on file with the medication. Please click on this link to print off this form when you bring in the medication. (We have them here as well)
Lower Parking Lot Arrival🚘
Please help us keep car drop off a smooth and safe process by remembering these few expectations:
- Please pull as far forward as you can before allowing your child to get out of the car. This helps with traffic flow. Even if your child goes in at the front of the school we need you to pull as far forward as you can to keep traffic moving.
- If your child can't exit your car on the right side, please park and have them use the crosswalk. Exiting on the left side is dangerous as cars are passing on that side.
- Please follow the guidance of Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Hargrave as they direct traffic. Their goal is to keep everyone safe and traffic flowing.
- Please do not stop in either crosswalk at any time.
Thank you so much!
Message from the PTO
Dear Findley Volunteers~
Welcome (back) to Findley PTO. We hope your kids and you are having a great 1st week at Findley. The start of a new school year is always exciting and honestly a little bit nerve-racking too. You probably have a lot of questions for the year ahead. Findley PTO is here to help. We are offering two Volunteer Orientation Sessions next week for all of our volunteers (new and old) to learn more about volunteer opportunities, responsibilities, fundraising and all the fun school/community events for the entire school year 2023-2024. We will also have a PTO information room during "BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT". All Findley parents are welcome.
Volunteer Orientation at Findley Elementary Meeting ROOM 201
Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 8:30-9:30am
Thursday, September 7, 2023, 7-8pm
PTO Information Room/Back to School Night at Findley
Wednesday. September 6, 2023, 6-7:30pm
Findley's 1st Annual BBQ Party- Dragon Dash Fundraising Kickoff
Friday, September 22, 2023,6-8pm Click here to pre-order food https://findleypdx.square.site/
for more information FINDLEY PTO WEBSITE. Questions? Please feel free to contact us at ptofindley@gmail.com
Thank you for volunteering at Findley. Your contribution greatly impacts the students, faculty and staff while also creating a thriving Findley community!
We are Findley Strong, Go Dragons!
Repeat Information
School Meals
For information regarding school meals, please see here: 2023-2024 Meal Service.
To apply for meal benefits, lease see the Meal Benefits webpage to get started. The free and reduced-cost meal program offers many benefits beyond nutrition for participating families, including fee waivers, activity scholarships and school supplies. We encourage all families to take advantage of this option, if eligible.
Families are encouraged to keep a balance of $5 in their students' account for last minute milk purchases. While students will always be provided a lunch, regardless of balance on account, milk cannot be given without payment.
Start & End Times and Going Home Plans
If your child's going home plan changes please be sure to ALWAYS notify the office.
Arrival & Dismissal Maps and Procedures
Saltzman Lot is not available for parking, drop off or pick up during arrival and dismissal.
Dogs on Campus
Board Policy:
KGB - Public Conduct on District Property
16. Bring an animal into a district building without prior administrator approval and, where appropriate, only when proof of current rabies vaccination has been provided. Dogs are prohibited on district grounds. All other animals on district property are permitted with prior district approval only. Animals serving the disabled are permitted as provided by law.
TAKE A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION!
Families, let's work together to ensure our children's safety on the streets. Please remember to set a good example for our students by using the crosswalk instead of crossing mid-block when you are picking up your student. To help everyone remember, we will have painted footprints marking the safe route to cross the street. Thank you and stay safe!
ParentSquare Tutorials for Incoming Families
English ParentSquare 101 - https://youtu.be/UiX7gUTzeQU
Spanish ParentSquare 101 - https://youtu.be/Fg1iC4OL34E
Interested in Cub Scouts? Join Findley Pack 718!
Cub Scout Pack 718 is a part of the Scouts BSA program chartered under the
Findley PTO. The Scouting program focuses on helping kids learn character development, citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness, respect, personal achievement, and community service, through fun and adventure.
We are actively forming dens of all grades, boys and girls. Details are below and you can attend our join night and info session on Sept 20th at 7pm at Oak Hills Church - please RSVP here - http://evite.me/1GNsbtvyHe
Cub Scouts are grouped into dens at each grade level, and typically meet once or twice a month for age appropriate activities. Some example activities include hiking, woodworking, visiting a museum or a historical site, learning about the community & government, knot tying, first aid, and lots more.
The full Pack meets once a month where all Scouts come together for fun and activities, including picnics, Pinewood Derby car racing, Community service activities, Blue and Gold banquet, and Rocket Launch.
The Findley Cub Scouts are a volunteer, parent-led, organization focused on
helping our children develop. Our Pack 718 (http://pack718.com) has
more general information about Pack 718. You can see some of our scouts in action here: https://youtu.be/UT4bnboZI3E
To Sign Up, go to https://beascout.scouting.org and search for Findley. If you have any questions, contact pack718leads+findley@gmail.com.
Findley PTO
Findley PTO: Supporting our students by connecting parents, staff, and the community!
Visit our website at www.findleypto.com or email president@findleypto.com.
Important Dates
September
1-First Day for ALL Kinders
6-Volunteer Orientation-8:30 AM
6-Back to School Night
7-Volunteer Orientation-7:00 PM
20-Passport Club (2nd-5th)
22-Dragon Dash BBQ (evening event)
29-All School Assembly Findley Spirit Day
Findley Elementary
Email: sherry_marsh@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://findley.beaverton.k12.or.us/
Location: 4155 Northwest Saltzman Road, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-356-2100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findleyES