The Sabin Star

What a whirlwind year. Unexpected challenges and a LOT of joy and learning. Through it all our community has been supportive and engaged. We have much to appreciate about this year and I'd like to share a few highlights of community events and programs impacted thanks to your participation:

• Run for Sabin
• Back to School Night
• Latine Family Night
• Battle of the Books
• Black Excellence Symposium
• Student Art Show Foundation Fundraiser
• AANPI Family Night
• Student Lunch clubs
• Dia de los Niños
• LGBTQ+IA Family Night
• Fun Friday School-Wide Incentive program
• Field trips
• Classroom supplies
• Books

Volunteers, BBPAC and the PTA are three ways you can work with the Sabin staff to help guide the support, programs and initiatives that impact Sabin directly. I hope you will consider joining the PTA as a member or in one of the open leadership roles.

As we head into summer please continue working with your child by reading together, discussing math, playing and building and asking questions. Your student is a sponge for learning and the summer is a great opportunity to practice skills and enjoy learning together.

Thank you to all the families that came out for Black Hair-itage Night. It was a great time of community and support. A special thank you to PTA and BBPAC as well as the fabulous braiders and barbers, Mr. Ronnie's family and Rose City Eats for the amazing food.

5th grade students will be sharing, with kindergarten through fourth grade, their knowledge through a science project display this Thursday. We invite caregivers to come and view the projects from 2-3pm Thursday, June 6 in the auditorium. Please sign-in at the office and enjoy the work of our student scientists.

Come to the covered area on the South playground to select books for your student and family to enjoy.

Calling new leaders for the Sabin PTA!

From academic support to community events, Sabin’s PTA provides essential fundraising, organizing and volunteer support to enrich our school community and support the well-being of students and teachers.

We need Sabin caregivers to step into the roles of President/Vice-President, Secretary, and Room Parent Coordinator for the 2024-2025 school year. Roles can be shared if you’d like to partner with another community member!

Please reach out to Sarah Bokich at smbokich@gmail.com with interest.

As summer approaches, the Lost & Found grows! We would love to have a few volunteers help organize our waterfall of coats and sweatshirts.

We will begin to donate items as school comes to a close.

Please reach out to Ms. Vawter (kvawter@pps.net) if you would like to help.

PLEASE RSVP USING THE QR CODE

A Sabin parent has created this resource for locating Portland summer activities.

We are so excited to share that School's Out, www.schoolsoutapp.com, is now live in Portland!

Our mission is simple: 'Search, schedule, share activities for your kids--all in one place.' Our platform allows parents to filter summer camp activities based on key criteria like age, date, activity type, before care/after care, special needs accommodations, scholarships, and more. It's completely free for summer 2024, and with over 500 activities listed (and more being added all time!) you are sure to find a great fit for your child. The initial launch focuses on the summer months, but we will be expanding year round very soon.

Questions? Feedback? give us a shout: hello@schoolsoutapp.com.

We will be having waffles! Gluten-free and vegan options will be available.

Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you or your student do not identify with this community. All we ask is that you honor and are mindful of the event's purpose: to foster a space that centers the experiences, visibility, and community needs of LGBTQIA+ families and students.

• What made you smile this week?
• Describe a time when something was hard but you didn't give up?
• What is your ideal weather?

June 5th - BBPAC (Black and Brown Parent Advisory Council) @ 6pm Join HERE

June 6th - LGBTQIA+ Family Night @ 5:30pm-7:30pm

June 10th - June 13th Sabin Spirit Week

June 14th - Fifth Grade Promotion Clap-Out @ 2pm

Please send any content you would like included to jvillanuevavillarrea@pps.net