Peninsula Family Post

February 17th- President's Day. No School

February 26th- Early Release

February 28th- 2nd grade field trip to OMSI

To ensure we are providing protection to all of our students and community members, please remember not to let other people into the building with you. We need each person to ring the bell. We are checking IDs of visitors from outside agencies prior to opening our doors. Your support with this will ensure that we don't accidentally admit anyone who should not be in the building. Thank you.

Immunization Exclusion Day is quickly approaching. Any students who are in need of vaccinations are required to have these completed by the start of school on 2/19/25 to avoid school exclusion. Please call Jenn in the health room if you have any questions regarding immunizations for your student. The following are resources for immunization appointments to keep your student up-to-date:

https://multco.us/services/student-health-centers

https://multco.us/services/immunizations

Wednesday Feb 19th is Immunization Exclusion Day. All students need to be up-to-date with their immunizations prior to the start of school on this day. Attached are some options to bring immunizations up-to-date. Please call the health room if you have questions.

Eco School is hosting a Winter workshop. If you feel it's appropriate to share with staff (newsletter). If anyone is interested, it's for folks who are already working on sustainability or outdoor schoolyard projects to connect with others, access resources, and get some mentorship.

Help Transform Peninsula’s Outdoor Learning Space!

Eco-School Network partners with schools to create greener, healthier spaces for students, and we’re thrilled to support Peninsula’s schoolyard habitat and STEAM lab! We invite staff to join our free QuickStart Workshop on February 25th at 7:00pm to connect with a passionate community of Changemakers and access tools to bring this incredible vision to life at Peninsula.

Why join?
Unlock practical tools and bring the outdoor classroom vision to life.
Help connect Peninsula students with nature for years to come.
Join a supportive statewide network of passionate advocates.

Sign up here to register!

Have questions or want to learn more? Contact Sophie at sophie@ecoschoolnetwork.org or call (973) 986-1970. Let’s make a lasting impact together!

Winter Walk & Roll to School Day encourages students and families to enjoy active transportation in the winter and all year round. So bundle up and join the fun on Wednesday, February 5th!

El Día de Caminar + Rodar a la Escuela de Invierno anima a los estudiantes y sus familias a disfrutar del transporte activo en invierno y durante todo el año. ¡Así que abrígate y únete a la diversión el miércoles 5 de febrero!

See more information about the program here: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/safe-routes/events/2025/2/5/winter-walk-roll-school

• Upcoming Green Team Meeting (Kenton Station on Tuesday Feb 4th at 6:30. Help us plan for Spring!)

• You're Invited! Parent Engagement Workshop to support Peninsula Green Schoolyard

  Help Transform Peninsula’s Outdoor Learning Space!

  Eco-School Network is partnering with Peninsula to create a greener, healthier environment for students through an exciting outdoor green STEAM lab—and we need your voice, vision, and hands! Collaborate on features like interactive panels and loose parts construction that will engage and inspire students for years to come!

  If you have experience with school volunteering or greening projects, join our free QuickStart Workshop on February 25th at 7:00pm. You'll be introduced to our passionate community of Changemakers and access a library of resources to help bring your ideas to life.

  Why join?

  Help connect Peninsula students with nature.

  Provide input and hands-on support for this learning lab.

  Join a supportive statewide network of passionate advocates.

  Sign up here to register!

  Have questions or want to learn more? Contact Sophie at sophie@ecoschoolnetwork.org or call (973) 986-1970.

Our Peninsula clothing closet is low on pants! Please bring any new or gently used pants donations in all youth sizes to the front office to contribute.

Volunteering!

Have you been curious about ways you can get more involved? In addition to joining the Peninsula PTA, the next best thing is signing up for one of our many volunteer opportunities in the school and community! Please visit https://signup.com/group/98178767207 or click on “Volunteer Sign Up” on the home screen of the PTA website https://peninsula-pta.square.site/ to check out current openings!

Volunteer Opportunity: Thursday, February 20th

Peninsula Elementary is requesting 5-6 volunteer representatives between 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM at the district PTA Clothing Center (Marshall Campus, 3905 SE 91st Ave., Room B-60) to assist kids and families in selecting clothing and sorting donations. Volunteers can be adult family members or community members. This year, the center has already served 890 students and logged over 1,900 volunteer hours. Donations of teen/adult-sized hoodies, sweatshirts, coats, and boys' pants (sizes 4-14) are also needed. Please text 503-729-6957 or email alyssancrea@gmail.com for questions. Signup on the PTA volunteer page (see above).

The Library Capital Building Projects Program Management Office is excited to invite you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the updated, expanded North Portland Library. New spaces and features include the new Black Cultural Center with artwork by Sadé DuBoise, Melanie Stevens and Kayin Talton Davis and an early learning and play space by Burgeon Group.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:

• Saturday, February 8, 2025, 9:30-10 am

• North Portland Library: 512 N Killingsworth Street, Portland, 97217

• DJ and photo opportunities before the event, beginning at 9 am

• Dignitaries’ remarks

• Ribbon-cutting ceremony

While the ribbon-cutting ceremony is primarily a media event, it will be the start of two, fun-filled days of activities for the community on Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9. Featuring a performance by the Jefferson Dancers, food from local Black-owned businesses and more, there will be plenty to do while exploring the new features of North Portland Library. Patrons can stay up-to-date on opening events on the library website.

We are excited to celebrate with you and hope you are able to attend.

Please call our attendance line at 503-916-6275, email Sara's sub Malia, at msanford@pps.net, Erika at erreavis@pps.net or update through ParentVue if your child is missing school with the reason they are out. If there are multiple unexcused absences it is a district wide protocol that a teacher or member of our team will reach out to see how we can best support with getting your child to school. We know it can be hard and we are here to problem solve and support you and your family!

Sign Up Here

Pick-Up Times
Tuesday: 1:00- 2:00 pm
Friday: 10:00–11:00 am
Location: Sunshine Division, 687 N Thompson Ave

Details
Volunteers can take up to 8 non-perishable food boxes (approx. 18” x 12” and under 20 lbs each). Just pull up to the warehouse doors, let staff know you’re with Peninsula, and load up! Drop-off at school- details in the SignUp.com link.

Thank you for supporting our community!

Our school social worker Kate will be out on leave until 2/10. Please click here and check out the full list of past resources shared. Most of these are ongoing resources available. Food boxes are available in the front lobby of the school and restocked weekly thanks to our PTA- if you are in need of one you can come pick up anytime the school is open. For access to other resources please call 211 or you can also reach out to our school counselor Samara Carranza at scarranza@pps.net.

Please click here and check out the full list of past resources shared. Most of these are ongoing resources available. If you or your family needs access to additional resources (energy assistance, mental health, childcare, food boxes, clothing, etc.) please feel free to reach out via phone or text at my work cell 971.276.1759 - hablo español. I work part time and I'm in the school and available via phone Mondays-Thursdays before 2:15.