The Fowler Weekly

Good Day All,

I’m so glad to report that our 8th grade students had an amazing field trip this past Thursday visiting college/university campuses. I want to give a big shout out to Mr. Penny, Ms. Christianson, Ms. Ash and our secretaries Abbey, Raquel & Esme for coordinating the event that required moving 250 students, 10 staff members, 7 buses, and 9 campus contacts. Students enjoyed the experience and we heard back from several that they can totally see themselves going to school there. Well done team in creating such a meaningful experience!

The implementation of our district secondary school cell phone/electronics policy has been very successful. Please continue to support your student in creating a distraction free environment by refraining from texting them during the school day. We are more than happy to get a message delivered to them throughout the day. On the technology note, parenting in the digital age is not easy and with the addition of AI it is not going to get any easier. We do know that education, guidance and safeguards help keep our kids safe. It is well understood that unrestricted use causes harm. Please use this resource for guidance on how to talk with your student and this resource for possible phone fundamentals.

Please be aware that the company we use to coordinate bus transportation, STA, is short bus drivers which is leading to late pick ups and drop offs. This is frustrating for all of us, but please ensure when communicating with our building support staff that we are doing so kindly and patiently. Our front office staff have no control over this matter and are always happy to communicate information with you as soon as they know it.

Lastly, we hope you ALL join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, October 16th starting at 5pm. We will have performances, food and fun for all! And last, lastly, please see information below regarding Family Partnership Days (aka conferences).

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On October 5th, members of Fowler’s Junior Thespian Troupe #88276 attended InstaFest along with 22 other high school and middle school troupes. We had a lot of fun, and 8th grader Lily Haynes was a part of the 3rd place team! We are very proud.

Affinity groups provide opportunities for people to connect with other people who share aspects of their identity, especially in situations in which aspects of their identity are in the minority or are marginalized.

Alliance groups are gathering opportunities for people who share a common identity and people who support them.

Here are the groups we are offering.BSU, Black Student Union

• LGBT, Life Gets Better Together

• MEChA

• MENASA, Middle Eastern/North African/South Asian

• PIA, Pacific Island Affinity

• REAP, Ignite, Elevate, Engage

If your student would like to sign up, they can pick up a form in the main office, or print this one. Click here for more information.

We have three ASA Jamborees this week:

• The first one is the Basketball Jamboree at Twality Middle School on Monday, October 14. Families are welcome to come watch the Jamboree which is scheduled to begin at 3:30pm and will run until approximately 5:00pm. A bus will return students to Fowler and they will NEED A RIDE HOME at approximately 5:30pm.

• Wednesday, October 16, is our first Volleyball Jamboree right here at Fowler versus Twality. Families are welcome to come watch the Jamboree. Fowler students may attend if they are with their family. The Jamboree is scheduled to begin at 3:30pm and will run until approximately 5:00pm. Families may enter at the Gym entrance. Student participants will NEED A RIDE HOME when the Jamboree is over.

• The third ASA Jamboree is the Cross Country Meet and will also be hosted here at Fowler on Thursday, October 17. The meet will begin at 4:45pm and we invite families to come support and cheer for your student. Students will remain after school until the meet begins but WILL NEED A RIDE HOME following the meet.

For those who couldn’t make it last year, don’t miss out this time! Join us this Wednesday, October 16th from 5pm-8pm for an evening full of fun, culture, and community.

We’ll have delicious food, refreshing drinks, lively performances, games, and exciting prizes! **Don’t forget—it’s a potluck style event, so bring a dish to share with the community**! It’s going to be a fantastic event, and everyone is invited—so bring the whole family for a night of celebration and joy. Let’s make this year’s festivity even better than the last! See you there!

Wednesday, October 16

Family Partnership Conferences!

Fowler’s Family Partnership Conferences will be held Arena Style at the following times:

• Wednesday, October 23, 4:30-7:15pm

• Thursday, October 24, 8:00am-11:15am

• Thursday, October 24, 12:30-3:15pm

• Thursday, October 24, 4:30-7:15pm

At Arena style Family Partnership Conferences you will find 6th grade teachers available in the Commons, while 7th and 8th grade teachers, as well as most elective teachers, will be set up in the Gym. There are a few exceptions which will be posted in the Commons. Teacher spaces will be labeled with signs to assist you in locating those you wish to see. We do encourage students to attend with their parents/guardians, but it is not required. We also recommend that you bring a list of your child’s teachers so that you know who to visit.

Arena style conferences are first come, first serve. We do ask that you limit your conversations to no longer than 10 minutes so that all families have the same opportunity to meet with teachers. If you find that you need more time, please set up a separate meeting time with the teacher.

If you need translation services for Family Partnership Conferences, please contact Victor Romo, our Family Partnership Advocate, prior to this Friday, October 18th and he will assist you in securing a translator for your conference. vromo@ttsd.k12.or.us or (503)431-5054.

In the coming weeks we will be reviewing safety procedures with students for various emergency situations including fire, earthquake & other dangerous events that could happen inside the school building that may require a lockdown of the school.

• This week we will be reviewing emergency procedures to follow in the event of an evacuation. This information will be covered in Morning Meeting class on Monday and then students will practice a bus evaluation.
• In addition, we will practice our earthquake and fire drill on Thursday.
• The middle of November, we will review and practice safety procedures for any situation that may require a “lockdown” of the school.

October 23 Family Partnership Conferences

October 24 No School, Family Partnership Conferences

October 24 ASA Cross Country Jamboree

October 25 No School, Building Closed

October 23 Family Partnership Conferences

October 24 No School, Family Partnership Conferences

October 24 ASA Cross Country Jamboree

October 25 No School, Building Closed

October 30 Picture Retakes

October 30 ASA Volleyball Jamboree

October 30 Spooktacular Choir Concert

October 31 ASA Basketball Jamboree

MONDAY, 10/14

Special Schedule

Bus Evacuations Drills, Morning Meeting

ASA/Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm

ASA Basketball Jamboree at Twality Middle School. 3:30pm

TUESDAY, 10/15

Regular Schedule

ASA/Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm

REAP, 3:15-4:15pm

WEDNESDAY, 10/16

Late Start Schedule

Walk & Roll to School

ASA/Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm

REAP, 3:15-4:15pm

ASA Volleyball Jamboree, 3:30-5pm

Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 5-8pm

THURSDAY, 10/17

Regular Schedule

ASA/Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm

Fowler ASA Cross Country Jamboree, 4:45pm

FRIDAY, 10/18

Regular Schedule

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