Astro January 2025 Update

Dear Families,

Happy New Year!

January is the final month of 1st semester. We have almost completed the first half of the year. Our students have learned so much already! We will be doing some assessments to gather information about what they have learned to help us make decisions on next steps as well as to inform what goes on their report cards. Tests can sometimes be stressful for students, please reassure them to do their best and we just what to see what they know because they know a lot!

In February, we will be teaching our Comprehensive Sexuality Education lessons. These lessons are based on the Oregon Health Education Standards. If you want to learn more about the lessons you can visit the HSD CSE website. If you would like more information about individual lessons, they are available to view in our school office. If you want to opt your child out of any of the lessons, please complete this opt form and turn it into the office. We will have hard copies of the form in the office as well.

In partnership,

Jennifer Robbins

January 13 - Walk & Roll to School Day (see flyer for details)

January 16 - PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm in the library

January 20 - No School in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday

January 31 - No School, teacher prep

February 3 - No School, teacher prep

February 14 - Day of Art

24-25 HSD School Calendar - English

24-25 HSD School Calendar - Spanish

An optional walk to school event

Meet at 7345 SE Augusta Ct on Monday, January 13th at 7:30 am.

See attached flyer.

We kindly request that parents do not send treats or snacks to school for birthday celebrations. This promotes inclusivity, healthier choices, and focused learning. Some students have dietary restrictions or allergies that prevent them from enjoying certain treats. By not having treats, we can ensure that valuable class time is not disrupted and that our students can fully engage in their lessons.

Our district now has the ability to make donations and payments electronically.

Webstore Link for Donations/Payments

Directions

Click select school link on left hand side and select Hillsboro School District

Click make a donation

Click elementary school donation

Select Ladd acres on Elementary Schools Drop down.

Type K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th grade field trip (whatever applies) as purpose of donation.

Type parent name

Type parent email address

Type in the amount and add to cart

Hit view cart

Click Check out

Enter email address and click OK

Enter payment information

Click Pay Now

Please be courteous and not wear or send your students wearing colognes, perfumes or other scents. Colognes/Perfumes/scents, can cause sniffling, dizziness, headaches, nausea and breathing problems for many students/staff members.. Many staff and students have health conditions (asthma, migraines ) that can be triggered by fragrances. NOT using fragrances at Ladd creates a healthier environment for everyone. Thank you!

Student / Guardian Tech Support Sites

https://sites.google.com/hsd.k12.or.us/student-tech-help/

https://sites.google.com/hsd.k12.or.us/ayuda-tecnica-estudiante

Guardian Information

Filtering
At Home Recommendations

• Charging chromebook outside of bedroom
  
• Late night use
  
• Usage at home
  
• Internet safety resources
  

If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

Too Sick for School - English and Spanish

Parent Letter for Orthopedic Injury - English and Spanish

Washington County Library Student Success Newsletter

Walk & Roll Event

Ladd Acres is a GREAT school because of YOU! The Ladd Acres PTA adds so much to the school- supports Ladd Acres Staff, provides school enrichment, sponsors events, and engages the community!

Parent involvement is crucial to our community. You do not need to be a Member to come to PTA Meetings or Events, but we always appreciate your time and energy.

Join our PTA online at: www.laddacrespta.com/membership

Ladd Acres PTA website

Easy ways to support Ladd Acres

• Fred Meyer Community Rewards
  Nonprofit code is QY860 to support Ladd Acres PTA

Resources for Families

This is a list of a range of resources that are available in our community to support families.

Email: thamess@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/laddacres
Location: 2425 Southeast Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro, OR, USA
Phone: 503-844-1300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladd.acres.98
Twitter: @LaddAcres