Dragon News
Findley Elementary School
December 6, 2019
Giving Tree
Please come into the office with your child or complete the form that has been sent home so that they may pick a star.
All presents are due back to the school no later than December 17.
Happy Holidays!
OBOB CORNER
Parents, by now you should have received an email from me if your child is participating in OBOB. If you have not, please email me so that I may add your correct email address to my database. I had a meeting today with all the OBOB participants to go over the rules and procedures, there will be a follow up meeting with the participants next Friday to answer all their questions. At this point your child should be reading lots of OBOB titles.
The battles will begin on Wednesday, January 22nd. Our official OBOB page can be found on the Findley School Website under Academics, this page lists the titles, thousands of practice questions, and will eventually have the Battle Schedule. Also please consider volunteering as a battle moderator. It is great fun and I will be asking for volunteers after the winter break. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Keep Reading OBOB Dragons !!!
Rita Vennes
Reading for Bees
Watch for information to come home with your K-2nd graders. 3rd - 5th will track their reading minutes in their reading journals.
Go Dragons, let's meet that goal.
Change of go home plan?
Early pickup by parent
Pick up by someone other than parent
Staying late to help a teacher
Going home with a friend
Thanks for helping us keep your student safe!
Holiday Time
Please email or call me for any holiday needs you may have. You can also fill out this confidential survey and I will contact you.
emily_gotfried@beaverton.k12.or.us
503-356-2100
Be Mindful in the Parking Lot
- When dropping off your student on school grounds, be sure to follow the school’s Arrival/ Departure procedure to help ensure safety and efficiency for all.
- Know the plan, follow directional arrows and volunteers.
- Pull forward as far as possible before dropping off.
- Students MUST enter/ exit vehicle onto/ from the sidewalk.
- Students must cross at intersections: DO NOT wave students across travel lanes.
- 5 mph/ maximum speed to school property.
- When dropping off, driver must stay at wheel.
Please park the car if you need to: walk your student to the door; watch your student enter the building; get supplies from the trunk; help with a coat or backpack; or send your student off with anything more than a wave or good-bye.
Thank you for keeping the parking lot flow smoothly so everyone can stay safe and be where they need to be in a timely fashion.
Whats Happening!
Findley PTO
Findley PTO: Supporting our students by connecting parents, staff, and the community!
Visit our website at www.findleypto.com or email president@findleypto.com.
Middle School Boundary Meeting: Dec.19th @Cedar Park Middle School
Hello Findley Families,
Upon the email update from BSD, the next Middle School Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee meeting will be on December 19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Cedar Park Middle School. You are encouraged to attend in order to understand the process and provide your input. Please find all the information on the Middle School Boundary Adjustment webpage.
Middle School Boundary Advisory Committee Meeting
December 19th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cedar Park Middle School, 11100 SW Park Way, Portland, OR 97225
The door will open at 6:00 PM
Findley Winter Party: Dec. 20th
On Friday, Dec. 20th, students are encouraged to wear their pajamas to school and celebrate a winter party in their classrooms. Be looking for volunteer opportunities from your class coordinator for this fun upcoming event! Here are the times for each grade level winter party:
Friday, Dec. 20th:
Kindergarten- 11:15-12:30
1st- 9:45-10:45
2nd- 12:00-1:00
3rd- 10:20-11:30
4th 11:00-12:00
5th-11:30-12:30
Please note: The school parking lot will be full on party days, so plan extra time for parking. All volunteers must have completed a BSD background check before entering the classrooms. Thank you!
Siblings may not accompany you to the classroom for the Holiday Party.
Beaverton Clothes Closet – Sock and Underwear Drive: Dec 16th – 20th
Findley Volunteer Day at the Beaverton Clothes Closet: Wednesday, Dec 18th
Findley Elementary’s designated day for adults to volunteer at the Beaverton Clothes Closet is Dec 18th. Please sign up for a volunteer shift on My Impact Page to help support these local families in need. Volunteers are the mainstay of operation and will be asked to help sort or distribute clothing during your shift. Thank you!
Beaverton Clothes Closet
16550 SW Merlo Road, Beaverton, OR
Donation boxes for clothing are located on the porch of the portable.
You can also donate used children’s clothing in the clothes donation bin at Findley’s office.
Save the Date! Findley PTO General Meeting Dates
PTO General Meetings (Findley Library) – Presentations and staff updates. Open to all interested parents!
· February 10th
· May 18th
Up Coming Events
December
10th - 3rd grade Going Public event
13th - All School Assembly
18th - Passport
20th - Sing-A-Long - Pajama Day
20th - Passport Recheck
23 - 31 - No School - Winter Break
January
1st -3rd – Winter Break NO SCHOOL
6th - Return to School
10th - Science Fair Kickoff Assembly
15th Art Literacy Training
20th - No School MLK Holiday
22nd - Passport Club
24th - Passport Recheck
24th - Author Visit Deborah Hopkins
27th - Grading Day
31st - Report Cards go home
31st - All School Assembly
Activities
- 2 Tutoring Teachers - Tutoring Academy
- Chess Odyssey - Chess Club
- MUSE - Band Program (Gr. 4 & 5)
- Sunset Youth Lacrosse - Free Skills Clinic