Astro August 2024 Update

Dear Families,

Welcome to a new school year! Much of this information was also in the packet that was mailed to your homes but it never hurts to have it in more than one place.

School Hours:

Our school hours are 7:35 am - 2:05 pm M/Tu/Th/F and 7:35 am - 1:35 pm on Wednesdays.

• Students who eat breakfast at school may enter the building at 7:15 am

• Students who ride the bus may eat breakfast when dropped off or wait in the gym until the bell rings.

• Students who do not eat breakfast should arrive no earlier than 7:35 am.

School Meals:

We are pleased to announce that Hillsboro School District is participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs HSD is approved to offer meals at no cost for all students through June 2028 under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). All students attending any of HSD's 36 school sites are eligible to receive a healthy complete breakfast and lunch at no cost. No further action is required of you. Your children will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay for meals or submit a meal application. You can view menus at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ERRCAH or Hillsboro School District Menus.

ParentVUE:

The email addresses and phone numbers in our student information system are what we use to send families important news and updates, information about your child's attendance, and safety and emergency communications. Please verify your information by logging into ParentVUE.

Communication between home and school is extremely important. We are a team. During the day, teachers are focused on teaching and helping students to grow and learn. They will return messages either after school or the following day. If you need to communicate urgent information, or about an absence or a change in how your child is going home, please contact the office.

Phone number: 503-844-1300

Email: laesoffice@hsd.k12.or.us

Remind: https://www.smore.com/d4e5v

In partnership,

Jennifer Robbins

Here's a few tips to help ease the transition to the new school year.

Adjust your child’s summer sleep schedule to a school schedule. At least one or two weeks before school starts, move bedtime and wake-up time up by 15-minute increments every few days until the desired schedule is reached.

Remind kids that almost everyone feels a little nervous on the first day of school. Naming and describing an emotion and letting children know you understand how they feel can help them feel more in control over their feelings instead of feeling overwhelmed by them.

Talk to your child about how they might handle challenging situations, even if they are not likely to happen. For example, if your son is worried about getting lost in a new school, help him problem solve by creating a plan about what he would do if that did happen so he feels more prepared and confident.

There are more tips included in this article from Mindshift.

August 28 - Family Connections and Transitions (Welcome Outreach- we call you!)

• Ice Cream Social and Supply Drop-off, 4:00 - 5:30 pm

September 2- Labor Day Holiday
September 4- First Day of school for grades 1-6
September 5- First day of school for Kindergarteners

September 30 - No school, staff development day

• 2024-25 Calendar
• 2024-25 Calendar - Spanish

On Wednesday, August 28th you will find out who your student's teacher is. The teachers will be calling you to connect. Please use this link to sign up for a preferred time to receive a phone call from your student(s)' teacher.

https://forms.gle/rKwfU3KpP8PTGTNn8

Hello HSD Families,

Happy start of the school year. Students are often participating in sports and other activities that could lead to an orthopedic injury. Our District Nurse Team wanted to reach out and give you a quick update on our orthopedic injury return to school plan!

An orthopedic injury can range from minor sprains to broken bones or even surgeries. Please be sure to let the office staff at the school know right away about any orthopedic injury that occurs during the year or planned surgery your child may have. Please be sure to let the office staff know of any accommodations or restrictions that are required when they return to school. Your district nurse may be following up with you and your student depending on any safety concerns.

If your student was seen by a medical provider, then a copy of the orders would be appreciated and needed if there are activity restrictions for your student, especially weight bearing status. A copy of the chart notes or discharge information is adequate, but sometimes we need an actual order or note from the medical provider to return to previous activities.

If your student is returning to school with crutches or a wheelchair, then the District Nurse and school Physical Therapist may need to be involved and medical provider orders will most likely be needed related to specific activity restrictions.

Our goal is that students stay injury free. Sharing our process with you and staff ensures that your students have a smooth transition back to school in the event of returning to school after an orthopedic injury.

Thank you,

Hillsboro School District Nurse Team

HMP Letter for 2024-25

The letter explains the process for sharing information on their students HMP with staff and contacting the nurse for health updates, other wise the current HMP will be reinstated for next school year.

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.

The Hillsboro School District is currently accepting applications for its Community Curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC).

The CCAC serves as a resource to the Board and Superintendent in setting the direction for long-range curriculum development and assisting in the development of the school’s curriculum and instructional programs. Members are appointed to two-year terms by the Board of Directors. Learn more here and apply by 5 PM on Thursday, Sep. 13, 2024

Download the application here: English | Español

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Stefany Moreno

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!

• WCCLS Student Library Cards (easily add the card on Sora for access to our unique collection and check out physical books) Library Media Services - Student Library Cards

• Brainfuse HelpNow (online homework help, exam prep, and writing lab with Student Card) Washington County Cooperative HelpNow - Online Tutoring

• Our Calendar of Events (full of educational and fun events) Events | wccls.org

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

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
  
• Amazon Smile

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