Vose Owl Notes

Dear Vose Families,

We made it to the end of the school year! Students have embarked on incredible learning and shown tremendous growth. We are so proud of them and what they have accomplished throughout this year. We also want to thank you for your support during a year that brought both challenges and celebrations.

These final weeks have been a special time for students, staff, and parents as we reflect on all of the learning and growth this year. While saying good-bye to teachers and friends can be difficult, there is excitement about the summer as well as our next school year. We are still working to finalize our staffing and calendar for next year. Keep an eye out for updates this summer from us.

We wish the very best to you and your families. Thank you for sharing your children with us every day!

All good things,

Monique Singleton- Principal & Ellen Arnold- Assistant Principal

• The Beaverton School District will be adopting a new schedule for school start and end times — what we refer to as our “bell schedule” — for next school year

• This change is based on research and recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics that indicate older students benefit from later start times in terms of academic success and mental well-being. For younger students, research indicates that earlier start times have a near-zero effect on academic outcomes, meaning that there’s no measurable negative academic impact from moving to earlier start times at the elementary level.

• Based on the transportation needs of the district, elementary schools have been assigned as either early- or late-start schools:

• Early-start elementary schools: Aloha-Huber Park K-8, Barnes, Bethany, Fir Grove, Greenway, Hazeldale, Hiteon, Jacob Wismer, Kinnaman, McKay, McKinley, Nancy Ryles, Oak Hills, Raleigh Park, Ridgewood, Sato, Vose and West Tualatin View

• Late-start elementary schools: Beaver Acres, Bonny Slope, Cedar Mill, Chehalem, Cooper Mountain, Elmonica, Errol Hassell, Findley, Montclair, Raleigh Hills, Rock Creek, Scholls Heights, Sexton Mountain, Springville, Terra Linda and William Walker

• We recognize that this change may impact after-school child care needs for some families. It's worth noting that 29 of our 34 elementary schools do have some form of on-site, after-school care provided by third-party vendors. In addition, we’re working to ensure that buses will be able to deliver students to all off-site child care providers within their particular school’s boundary.

If you would like to submit a comment or question, please use the form on the Bell Schedule webpage.

• El Distrito Escolar de Beaverton adoptará un nuevo horario de inicio y fin de clases, lo que llamamos nuestro “horario de campana”, para el próximo año escolar.

• Este cambio se basa en investigaciones y recomendaciones de la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría que indican que los estudiantes mayores se benefician de comenzar más tarde en términos de éxito académico y bienestar mental. Para los estudiantes más jóvenes, las investigaciones indican que los horarios de inicio más tempranos tienen un efecto casi nulo en los resultados académicos, lo que significa que no hay un impacto académico negativo mensurable al pasar a horarios de inicio más tempranos en el nivel primario.

• Según las necesidades de transporte del distrito, las escuelas primarias han sido asignadas como escuelas de inicio temprano o tardío:

• Escuelas primarias de inicio temprano: Aloha-Huber Park K-8, Barnes, Bethany, Fir Grove, Greenway, Hazeldale, Hiteon, Jacob Wismer, Kinnaman, McKay, McKinley, Nancy Ryles, Oak Hills, Raleigh Park, Ridgewood, Sato, Vose y vista al oeste de Tualatin

• Escuelas primarias que comienzan tarde: Beaver Acres, Bonny Slope, Cedar Mill, Chehalem, Cooper Mountain, Elmonica, Errol Hassell, Findley, Montclair, Raleigh Hills, Rock Creek, Scholls Heights, Sexton Mountain, Springville, Terra Linda y William Walker

• Reconocemos que este cambio puede afectar las necesidades de cuidado infantil después de la escuela de algunas familias. Vale la pena señalar que 29 de nuestras 34 escuelas primarias cuentan con algún tipo de cuidado extraescolar en el lugar proporcionado por proveedores externos. Además, estamos trabajando para garantizar que los autobuses puedan llevar a los estudiantes a todos los proveedores de cuidado infantil fuera del sitio dentro de los límites de su escuela particular.

• Si desea enviar un comentario o pregunta, utilice el formulario en la página web Bell Schedule .

n the Beaverton School District, our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students and staff. To improve that safety, we’re adopting a new visitor and volunteer management system called Raptor Technologies. Along with the new system, we’ll be updating some of our related policies.

For Volunteers

We’ll no longer be using the MyImpact platform. To continue volunteering in BSD, all volunteers must reapply through Raptor and consent to an Oregon criminal records check. Please do this as soon as possible. We need the entire summer to process thousands of applications and background checks. If you wait to reapply, we may not have enough time to clear your application by the start of school — meaning you will not be able to volunteer right away and your school may not have enough volunteers for back-to-school activities. Again, please prioritize submitting your application today.

English Application: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/ODkwNTplbi1VUw==

Español: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/ODkwNTplcy1VUw==

Also, to provide the safest possible environment for our students, we’ll be requiring all volunteers to go through this process, including the criminal records check, every two years. Once in the Raptor system, you’ll receive an email notification when it’s time to resubmit.

Finally, we’re now requiring that all volunteers, regardless of their frequency of volunteering, apply through the Raptor system, including one-time guest speakers, career day participants, science fair judges and volunteers for activities like art lit, class parties, field days, fun runs, OBOB competitions and more. Any volunteer who has direct or indirect contact with our students will need to be cleared through Raptor.

For Visitors

Every person who visits our schools and district facilities will need to provide an ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, consulate card) which will be used to conduct an on-the-spot check of the Sex Offender Registry. After clearing the check, you’ll be presented with an ID badge with your name and destination. You’ll also be required to sign out in the main office when you depart.

We hope that you understand and appreciate the need for these increased security measures. This new system will go into effect in late August, but again, we need volunteers to reapply now to ensure a smooth transition.

Art Literacy would like to thank the teachers, staff, and students for another wonderful year creating art together! Thank you also to all the parents and community members who have supported PTO events and fundraising to make this program possible. Please view the following link to see some art that Vose students created this year, and learn about what is coming up in the year ahead!

Kara Fuller

Vose Art Literacy coordinator

BSD Health Careers students visited Vose a few weeks ago to run a "Teddy Bear Clinic" for Vose 1st graders. This event allowed the high school students to utilize the Medical Assisting and Dental Assisting knowledge they have gained to our students about basic healthcare practices and first aid in a fun and engaging way and our students got to create stories and situations/injuries for their teddy bears, promoting creativity and storytelling.

All students walked away with a Teddy Bear, Dental Coloring Book and toothbrush.

Health Careers students also visited other elementary schools to host the Teddy Bear Clinic at this spring. Students have fundraised over $1000 for this project to purchase teddy bears for the students along with help from the Hazeldale PTO and various individual donors (Amazon Wish List).

We would love to pay it forward for other schools like they did for us. If you would like to donate toward the purchase of teddy bears for students, please click here for the Amazon Wish List!

Dental Coloring Book and Toothbrushes were generously donated by Virgina Garcia Clinics!! ❤️

We are still hoping to have all of the missing Library books returned...at last count we were missing over 500 books! If you find any over the summer, please return them to our main office, Monday-Thursday 8am-12pm.

However, library lost book fines have been cancelled! We were able to use some of our Title I grant funds to cover the cost of replacing any lost books, which this year was over $5,000! So the next time families receive an email about overdue notices to families, these lost items will no longer appear. We do ask that families figure out ways to have a safe and consistent place to put school library books, so they can be easily found and returned. This would help us use money for other resources for our kids instead of replacing lost books.

We do have enough money that NEW & exciting books will be purchased as well! Let’s celebrate the new and replacement library books, which will be arriving soon!

Smartphone use among adolescents has been associated with a range of negative impacts on their development. The key dangers include mental health issues, behavioral changes, and physical health risks. Here is a summary of the findings from various studies including a report from the U.S. Surgeon General -

Mental Health Issues:

1. Depression and Anxiety: Excessive smartphone use is linked to higher levels of depression and anxiety among adolescents. Studies have found that problematic smartphone use can increase symptoms of depression and mood disturbances (Pereira et al., 2020), (Flora, 2018).

2. Sleep Disturbances: Smartphone use, especially at night, is a significant risk factor for sleep problems, which in turn can exacerbate depressive symptoms (Dewi et al., 2018), (Lemola et al., 2014).

3. Addiction and Psychological Morbidities: Adolescents with high levels of smartphone addiction often show signs of impulsivity, sensation seeking, and low self-esteem, which can contribute to mental health issues like anxiety and depression (Rathod et al., 2022), (Garrote et al., 2021).

Behavioral Changes:

1. Reduced Social Interaction: Overuse of smartphones can lead to reduced face-to-face interactions and social skills, making adolescents more isolated and antisocial (Sinurat et al., 2023), (George & Odgers, 2015).

2. Academic Impact: Problematic smartphone use can negatively affect academic performance due to distraction and reduced engagement in learning activities (Yoon & Yun, 2021).

3. Increased Risky Behaviors: Adolescents who use smartphones extensively are more prone to risky behaviors, such as exposure to inappropriate content and online sexual risks (Allison et al., 2023).

Physical Health Risks:

1. Physical Inactivity: High smartphone use is often associated with physical inactivity, which can lead to health problems such as obesity and poor physical health (Anwar et al., 2021).

2. Musculoskeletal Issues: Prolonged smartphone use can cause musculoskeletal problems, including neck pain and posture issues (Nunes et al., 2021).

Therefore, students will have to keep their cellphones off and away during class. Cellphones may be used off campus only, not on campus. In the classrooms, any student on a phone will give their phone to the classroom teacher. The student will receive a ticket and the phone can be picked up at the front office at 2:30 that day. Repeated confiscations will require a parent to pick up the phone. Thank you for supporting our efforts to give our kids a distraction-free learning environment. This program was implemented with great success at other local schools. Fighting and wandering were down while classroom engagement, attendance, and achievement went up. We look forward to partnering with you and appreciate any conversations you can have with your student at home on this important policy for next year.

Beaverton School District Sponsors Free Summer Lunches:

This summer, children can enjoy free lunches through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsored by the Beaverton School District Nutrition Services Department. SFSP is a federally-funded nutrition program open to all children (ages 1-18 years old). No application or registration is necessary. In addition to free lunches, some sites will offer free breakfasts, as well.

Meals will be served Monday through Thursday; some sites start June 17, while other sites start July 1. Times vary by site, so please check the Summer Meal Program webpage for complete information. You also can text the word “FOOD” to 304-304 for information.

Meal Sites:

• Aloha-Huber Park K-8

• Chehalem Elementary School

• Conestoga Middle School

• Elmonica Elementary School

• Hazeldale Elementary School

• Highland Park Middle School

• Kinnaman Elementary School

• Meadow Park Middle School

• Vose Elementary School

• Westview High School

• Whitford Middle School

• William Walker Elementary School

• Beaverton City Park (near library)

• Cedar Hills Recreation Center

In addition to meals, we’re partnering with THPRD’s RecMobile to offer activities and Beaverton City Library to offer books and story time at some locations.

• Meals available Monday - Thursday from June 17 - August 8, 2024.
• Breakfast: 7:30-7:50am** (only available July 1-25)
• Lunch: 11:00-12:00pm.
• Free meals available to all children & students 1-18 years old.
• Meals must be consumed on-site.
• Children must be present for free meals.
• No meal service June 19 – June 20 and July 4.

If you are on the hunt for a sandlot summer, check out this article on how to foster the best family summer! In this article you will find great ideas for creating memories with your teen as a family. Cut the screens and get outside!

https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/empowering-teens/teens-how-to-have-best-family-summer/

Our own community has a variety of low-cost, family friendly events around town! check out PDX Parent to cover a variety of ages and interests. There is an excellent event's calendar and some family-friendly locations featured!

https://pdxparent.com/

If you are a parent of an older teen, the Willamette Week offers weekly family friendly events all around the Portland Meto area. Nothing like finding enjoyment for the entire family and teach adult skills in the moment. Go and enjoy! Happy Summer!

https://www.wweek.com/homepage/

Beaverton City Library’s Summer Reading Program starts Thursday, June 1st! Babies, Kids, and Teens can choose a free book from the library after they read, listen, and learn for 15 hours this summer. Keep track of the time you spend reading with a reading log. Visit www.BeavertonLibrary.org/SRP for details and see how EVERYONE can participate in Summer Reading at the library!

¡El Programa de Lectura de Verano 2024 de la Biblioteca Pública de la Ciudad de Beaverton empieza el jueves, 1 de junio! Los bebés, los niños y los adolescentes pueden elejir un libro gratuito después de leer, escuchar cuentos o audiolibros, y/o hacer una actividad familiar por 15 horas durante el verano. Lleven un registro del tiempo que pasen leyendo con un registro de lectura. Visita de http://www.beavertonlibrary.org/SRP para más detalles y ver como TODOS pueden participar en la Lectura de Verano en la biblioteca!

Del 18 de junio al 10 de agosto estaremos en los siguiente parques con cuentos y actividades! También vamos a visitar a Vose los martes de las 11am-12pm para entregar libros gratuitos

The Vose PTO is looking for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, who are willing to help or be part of the PTO Board for the 2024-2025 school year.

The following is a small description of each role. If you are interested in any of the following positions or have questions, please send interest, your questions, ideas, concerns to voseelementarypto@gmail.com (bilingual).

• President-Be the face of the PTO, lead all the meetings, (Board, Community, Committee, Fundraiser) assign work or tasks, meet with the Principals and other community leaders, attend fundraiser and events
• Vice President-Assist the President and perform duties of the President in their absence or inability to serve.
• Secretary- Take minutes of all Member Meetings and Leadership Team meetings. Keep an accurate record of all business transacted at all Members Meetings and Leadership Team Meetings.
• Treasurer- Keep an accurate record of all disbursement requests, receipts and expenditures; Receive all money of the organization. Pay out funds on at least a monthly basis in accordance with the approved budget.Present a financial statement at the monthly leadership team meetings and at the membership meetings.
• Fundraiser Coordinator- Review and Present options to Leadership Team. Set-Up and Organize fundraisers. Produce and Send Out Flyers in English and Spanish.
• Volunteer Coordinator- Serve as a liaison between the School Staff, Volunteers, and the Community in order to maintain a well-coordinated school volunteer program as directed by the Beaverton School District.
• Translator- Assist all Leadership Team members with translation of flyers, agendas, and other communications needed to conduct PTO business.
• Art Lit Coordinator- Be responsible for recruiting Art Literacy Instructors and an office assistant each school year in coordination with the Volunteer Coordinator. Be responsible for holding monthly training meetings covering featured artists and production. Purchase all supplies for production to be done by the students. Attend all Beaverton Art Literacy Coordinator meetings.
• Social Media Coordinator- Provide information on social media pages. Attend meetings.
• Spirit Wear Coordinator- Keep merchandise organized, order merchandise, fulfill merchandise orders for parents or staff.

In 2026, the United States will mark our Semiquincentennial: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Today’s young people are the leaders, innovators, and thinkers who will shape the next 250 years — and it’s important their voices are heard as we commemorate this historic milestone.

America’s Field Trip is a new contest that invites students across the country in grades 3–12 to be part of America’s 250th anniversary by sharing their perspectives on what America means to them — and earning the opportunity to participate in unforgettable field trip experiences at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks.

Students may submit artwork, videos, or essays in response to the contest’s prompt: “What does America mean to you?” Additional Information

Did you know, you can use your library card to unlock…TumbleBooks?

About Tumble Book Library

Web-based storybooks, read along, graphic novels, non-fiction, videos, and so many more books, puzzles and games for kids on any computer or device that is connected to the internet! Tumble book Library is available in English, Spanish, and French.

¿Sabía que puede usar TumbleBooks con su tarjeta de biblioteca para estudiantes?

Sobre la Biblioteca Tumble

Libros de cuentos, libros de lectura, novelas gráficas, libros de no ficción, vídeos, rompecabezas y juegos para niños en cualquier dispositivo conectado a Internet. Disponible en inglés, español y francés.

Email: ellen_arnold@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://vose.beaverton.k12.or.us/
Location: 11350 SW Denney Road, Beaverton, OR, 97008
Phone: (503)356-2430