The Sabin Star

As we head into February and our celebration of Black History Month. I want to welcome you to join our Black Excellence Symposium coming up on February 26. This is a time to come together and celebrate the achievements of our black students and recognize the importance of our school as a historic black legacy school; one that honors and supports the Portland community. You are a part of this important community and it's work. If you would like to learn more about our community and how Sabin has been a part of supporting families displaced after the Vanport floods, I encourage you and your family to watch and enjoy "The Flooding of Vanport", an excellent documentary by OPB.

Please be on the lookout for an opportunity to RSVP and join our Black Excellence Symposium. It is an excellent opportunity to connect with your neighbors.

If you need help accessing your report card or other information please refer to the district ParentVue webpage for set up and login information.

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.

Questions? suzannec4@multco.us

Dear PPS Middle Grades families,

PPS is moving to a new Standards-Based Grading System for all 28 middle schools. The purpose is to provide clearer and more meaningful feedback to students. Some of our middle schools are already using this approach, and research supports its benefits. Our K-5 schools have also made progress in this direction with their report cards.

We invite you to visit our middle grades Standards-Based Grading website at pps.net/sbg. There, you can find updates, resources, timelines, materials, and FAQs.

Family and Community engagement (Virtual and in person)

February 13, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

March 13, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

May 8, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

There will be three family and community engagement events in person and virtually at the Prophet Education Center (501 N. Dixon St.) in the PPS boardroom. We invite all who have current middle grades students or students entering into the middle grades to these presentations where we will provide updates as well as listen to feedback and answer questions.

We believe grades are an important way to communicate with students and families. This new system will make it clearer what students need to do to meet academic expectations.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Smith at rsmith5@pps.net. Check the website often for updates. We look forward to working with you during this exciting transition.

Do you have younger children who will be five years old on or before September 1st, 2025, or have friends or family in the neighborhood in these circumstances? Encourage them to join us at Sabin for one of our Connect to Kindergarten Events in the auditorium:

Wednesday, March 12th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Wednesday, May 14th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Wednesday, June 18th, 10 - 11 am

Wednesday, August 6th, 10 - 11 am

Families and students can attend a presentation, pick up registration packets, meet the teachers & some staff members, and tour a kindergarten classroom! If you have any questions, you can call our office at 503-916-6181 or email hmaharry@pps.net.

A handful of our Sabin AAPI students gathered to parade a Lion head loaned to us!

Thank you Ms. Rolfe for securing us a Lion's head and supporting our students through this parade!

ELD Language and Science lab with Ms. Bettinger and Ms. Egan's 2nd graders about states of matter.

You are encouraged to join your Sabin Community Association Board for a meeting on February 10 at 7 PM in the Sabin Elementary Auditorium. We’ll talk about policing in the neighborhood, what’s happening in Portland government’s new District 2, the annual Sabin Yard Sale, and more. Bring your questions and comments!

Competitions starting soon!

Students have formed teams, read books and are preparing for their first competitions, that will be starting soon. Updates posted here

This year Sabin has

18 teams and

97 students!

More Team photos coming soon!

Library Volunteers are SOOOO appreciated! With budget cuts to the library, eliminating our beloved Kimberly Peterson, Library Assistant, last year, library volunteers have helped keep as much extra programming like OBOB, authors, Mt. Readmore and more!

Thank you!

Volunteer Here

Would you like to contribute to Sabin school, but are short on time to volunteer? Consider purchasing an item for delivery from the Sabin ES Amazon Wish List! This is a list of frequently necessary items - snacks, clothing, and health items - that are in high demand at school. (We are currently very short on larger clothing sizes for grades 4 & 5 who need a change of clothes.)

Thanks for supporting our Sabin Stars.

FEB 5th - Dine Out For Sabin @ Tacovore

FEB 10th - Sabin Community Association Meeting 7:00 - 8:30

FEB 17th - President's Day - NO SCHOOL

FEB 26th - Early Release @ 11:50

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