Vose Owl Notes

Dear Vose Families,

We are excited about the opportunity to connect with parents and families at the upcoming Fall Conferences. Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on November 6th and 7th. Your child's teacher should have already contacted you so you can select a time on ParentSquare and also note if you want to have your conference in person or on Zoom. Families will be able to learn about student progress and collaborate with teachers to set goals for the year. The partnership between home and school is critical for student success, so we appreciate the support you are providing for your students.

Additionally, we will have a Scholastic Book Fair during the week of Parent-Teacher Conferences in our Library. More details of hours and how to purchase will come soon!

We also want to thank the PTO and all of the volunteers who helped earlier with this month's PTO Fun Run. Students ran their hearts out and loved every minute of it! Fun Run has been such a fun, positive, and successful fundraiser. We are blown away by our generous community who have donated funds to support Vose!

Finally, we had a blast at our Trunk or Treat family event this week! We had an amazing turn out and excellent weather! Thanks for everyone's patience and it was wonderful to see over 700 people enjoying themselves at such a fun family event!

Don't forget that Daylight Savings is this weekend, so be sure to set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 2nd!

We look forward to seeing everyone at upcoming parent-teacher conferences!

In partnership,

Monique Singleton, Principal

Ellen Arnold, Assistant Principal

Tuesday, November 5: Free Food Distribution - Urban Gleaners, 10:00am-11:00am

Wednesday and Thursday November 6-7: Scholastic Book Fair

Wednesday, November 6: Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:15pm-7:15pm

Thursday, November 7: Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences, 7:15am-7:15pm NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Friday, November 8 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Monday, November 11 - Veteran's Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Tuesday, November 12: Free Food Distribution - Urban Gleaners, 10:00am-11:00am

Tuesday, November 19: Picture Retakes

Tuesday, November 19: Free Food Distribution - Oregon Food Bank, 10:00am-11:00am

Wednesday, November 20: Padres Unidos, 7:45am Vose Cafeteria

Friday, November 22: Coffee with the Principals, 7:45am Vose Cafeteria

November 25-29: Fall Break -NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Parent/Teacher Conference Dates for 2024-2025

• Wednesday, November 6: Fall Conferences (3:15pm - 7:15pm)

• Thursday, November 7: Fall Conferences (7:15am - 7:15pm) - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

• Friday, November 8 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

• Wednesday, April 23: Spring Conferences (3:15pm - 7:15pm)

• Thursday, April 24: Spring Conferences (7:15am - 7:15pm) - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

• Friday, April 25 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

• If you would like to meet with a PE or Music Teacher, Counselor, Social Worker, ELD teacher, Academic Coach or other staff member during Parent Teacher Conferences, please complete this form by Friday, November 1, 2024.

Here are some tips for parents from Scholastic, Inc.:

Parent-teacher conferences can feel nerve-wracking, but there's no need to worry! Think of this meeting as an opportunity to meet with your child's teacher one-on-one and to get a comprehensive look at what your child's school life is like.

“Your child's teacher is solely dedicated to you during your conference time,” says Jaclyn Pearson, a 1st grade teacher in Illinois.

Teachers want to be informed of any changes your child is facing in their personal or family life. You’ll get a sense of how they behave at home in comparison to how they act at school. By working together, you and your child's teacher can better understand their needs.

“Don't be hesitant to receive clarification or discuss an issue that could be better understood with face-to-face interaction,” Pearson advises.

With so much to talk about in so little time, here are eight tips to make the most of your parent-teacher conferences this year:

Before the Parent-Teacher Conference

1. Prep Early

Don't wait until the night before to get organized. Create a folder at the beginning of the year in which you keep test scores, big assignments, and any notes. Don’t worry if you haven't been doing that so far — just pull together any materials you have, and jot down questions.

2. Talk to Your Child on a Daily Basis

Ask how they're doing in class, and about what's going on during lunchtime, recess, and when they go to special classes like music or gym. If you don't like what you're hearing, investigate. Talk to other parents to see if their children are expressing similar concerns.

Pearson suggests bringing any concerns to the teacher’s attention as soon as possible.

“If you wait for too long, the teacher may not know exactly what situation you are referring to,” she says.

3. Find Out the Communication Protocol

Don't let conferences be the only time you talk to your child's teacher. Ask them how they prefer to communicate, whether it's by email, a schoolwide app, or phone calls.

“The sooner you know how your child's teacher will communicate, the more likely you'll be able to stay on top of what is happening in the classroom,” Pearson says.

During the Parent-Teacher Conference

4. Arrive Early (Whether Your Conference Is In-Person or Online)

With only a few precious minutes to spend, you don't want to be late and shorten time with your child's teacher.

5. Go in With a Positive Attitude

The goal of both the teacher and you should be the success of your child. Arrive with a compliment to start the conference off on the right foot, such as "My son is really enjoying the unit on space" or "We had a great time on the field trip." Then address any concerns respectfully.

6. Ask Questions

While the discussion will likely touch on grades and good study habits, you also want to ask about the parts of your child’s school life that can't be measured by test scores and homework, such as character and friendships.

“If you have questions, ask them!” Pearson says. Your child’s teachers are just as interested in your input as you are in theirs. Here are a couple of questions that will spark a insightful conversation about your child:

• Is there a particular behavior you noticed about my child?

• Who are their closest friends?

• What type of learner is my child?

• Does my child participate in classroom activities and discussions?

After the Parent-Teacher Conference

7. Follow Up

If the teacher brings something to your attention that needs to be addressed with your child, take steps to put the plan in motion, whether it's working on organizational skills, helping them with homework, or talking about a social-emotional issue.

8. Update Your Child on How Things Went

Start with the positive things their teacher had to say, then fill them in on any concerns you and the teacher discussed. Explain how you can all work together to ensure your child stays motivated for a successful school year.

Seven Vose students have been selected to be part of the Oregon Music Education Association Elementary All-State Honor Choir! And six were selected This is the highest number of students Vose has ever gotten in the first round of selections. We also have 6 more students who chosen as alternates!

All-State Honor Choir:

Lesley, Anika, Maggie, Ayla, Arianna, Zoe, Jamie

Alternates:

Isabella, Hannah, Floyd, Kennedy, Ariana, Molly

Congratulations! We are proud of ALL of you!

Thank you for continuing to be safe and patient as you drop-off and pick-up in the parking lot. It is always a challenge as we try to move a large amount of people through a small space.

A couple of reminders:

1. Please park your car if you are planning to get out to go pick up your students. Please do not park in the car pick up lane or block the bus lane in the back of the school

2. The back parking lot is only for buses and staff parking. Parents should not park in that lot because we have staff that need the parking spots as they come in for their shift at 2:00pm.

3. When waiting at the end of the day for pick-up, please pull as close as you can to the car in front of you so we can fit as many cars as possible into the pick-up lanes.

4. Park in the front school parking lot or in the neighborhood streets, but not in nearby apartment complex parking lots. Cars may be towed if they are parked in No Parking areas.

5. Use Crosswalks for safety. While watching after school dismissal at Vose, our District Transportation Safety Team have noted that a large group of parents pick up their students in the lawn in front of the school and walk west on the south side of Denney Road, crossing Denney at multiple places between the school and SW Queen Ln in the middle of the street, not using a crosswalk. We highly encourage all families to cross Denney Road at the crosswalk in front of the school. We have crossing guards at Denney Rd as well as Lombard Ave. to help ensure children and families safety. We care about your safety!
   

Vose is keeping Plastic Film from landfills with Ridwell this spring! As part of this limited-time drive, you can bring these types of Plastic Film to school on October 29th or 30th and Ridwell will make sure they stay out of landfills and are turned into new decking materials instead! Start collecting these items at home now.

You can also help Vose recycle our school’s Plastic Film for the entire ‘24/’25 school year! Be sure to use get.ridwell.com/Vose to join Ridwell with an at-home membership by December 15, 2024. If we sign up 10 or more new members by this date, we will be awarded monthly Plastic Film pickups for our school next year!

¡Vose, junto con Ridwell, evitará que mucho plástico llegue a los basureros en esta primavera! Como parte de esta campaña de tiempo limitado, puedes traer estos tipos de plásticos a la escuela el 29 o 30 de octubre y Ridwell se asegurará de que no acaben en los basureros y, en su lugar, se conviertan en nuevos materiales para terrazas. Tú puedes comenzar a juntar estos artículos en casa ahora.

¡También puedes ayudar a Vose a reciclar los plásticos de nuestra escuela durante todo el año escolar 24-25! Asegúrate de utilizar get.ridwell.com/Vose y unirte a Ridwell con una membresía desde casa antes del 15 de diciembre del 2024. Si inscribimos a 10 o más miembros nuevos antes de esta fecha, ¡recibiremos recolecciones mensuales de plástico para nuestra escuela durante el próximo año!

The Beaverton School District is nationally recognized for high student achievement and innovative programs. Beaverton students in grades 6-12 have the opportunity to investigate the learning option that best fits their academic needs. Students can choose their neighborhood school, or one of Learning Option schools. Here is more information on the district Options Info Page.

Transportation is provided for students who attend an Option School/Program and live outside the school's walking zone. Students on Interdistrict Transfers are responsible for their own transportation. ​

Please see the list of important dates below. If you have questions about the process, please visit the Learning Option FAQ page.

Important Dates for 2025-26 Admission to Learning Option Schools/Programs

• Monday, October 14, 2024: Lottery application window opens

• Friday, December 13, 2024: Lottery application deadline. Applications due to the Learning Options Office by 3:00 p.m. PST

• WEDNESDAY, December 18, 2024: Lottery is conducted.

• FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024: Notifications are sent via email.
  Second consideration is offered to applicants who were not selected in the lottery.
  RESULTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN OVER THE PHONE.

Learning Option FAQ

Vose Art Literacy welcomes you all back to school! We are looking for volunteers to make this year's art education program successful. Art Literacy is a volunteer-led program organized by Beaverton School DIstrict. We bring art education to the students in their classrooms and we offer flexible volunteer opportunities. Please click the link below to learn more about the program and how to sign up! Go Vose owls Hoot Hoot!

Vose Art Literacy 2024-2025

In 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 is now in effect, so we need volunteers to reapply now to ensure a smooth transition.

Applications for 2025-2026 Option Schools will open and be available online on Monday October 14. Students must reside within the Beaverton School District boundary or currently attend a Beaverton School on an approved Interdistrict Transfer in order to apply to an Option school.

Students may only select one Option school on their application. They should give careful consideration to their choice of school. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed. We strongly encourage online applications.

Applications must be received online or in the Learning Options office no later than Friday, December 13 at 3:00 p.m. PST.

Current 5th-7th grade students and families who are unfamiliar with the Options Application process are invited to attend an Option Fair. The Option Fair will include a presentation on the application process and the opportunity to visit tables hosted by each Option School.

Current 5th-11th grade students and families who are interested in specific Option Schools are encouraged to attend one or more Open Houses hosted at each Option School. Visit the Learning Options webpage for more information and applications, as well as a complete list of Option Fairs and Open Houses.

If parents/guardians, students, or teachers have a concern about a student’s ability to see or hear, a District Nurse or Health Assistant will provide a screening and resources for follow up if needed. Students in the newcomer program will have access to a program-wide vision screening.

22nd Annual Teen Art Show at Beaverton City Library

Visit the Beaverton City main library Nov. 6-10 to see talented 6th –12th grade artists show their best works AND cast your vote in the People’s Choice Award at Beaverton City Library’s 22nd Annual Teen Art Show!

22a Exposición Anual de Arte para Adolescentes en Beaverton City Library

Visite la biblioteca principal de la ciudad de Beaverton del 6 al 10 de noviembre para ver a los talentosos artistas de los grados 6 al 12 mostrar sus mejores obras de arte Y para votar por el Premio del Público (la obra de arte con la mayoría de los votos gana este premio).

Holiday Closures

The library will be closed just 3 days in November: Monday 11/11, Thursday 11/28, and Friday 11/29. Both library locations will be open regular hours the rest of the month. Encourage your students and families to visit the library when schools are closed!

• 5th-8th grade boys (4th graders allowed to try out for 5th grade team). The number of teams for each grade will be determined by registration numbers as well as coach and gym availability.

• Tryout dates (players should attend both sessions for their grade):
• Sunday, October 27
• 3:30-5:00 PM: 5th & 7th grades
• 5:30-7:00 PM: 6th & 8th grades
• Sunday, November 3
• 2:00-3:30 PM: 5th & 7th grades

• 4:00-5:30 PM: 6th & 8th grades

• CLICK TO REGISTER

Club K After School Zone is excited to continue providing child care services for Vose Elementary families. Club K After School Zone is committed to excellence in care and has been providing before and after school child care programs, full day programs and summer camps since 2006. We offer a personal level of service and attention that enables us to provide positive outcomes for the students in our programs as well as meet the needs of today’s working families. Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 School year and space is limited. Follow the link below to find more information about our program and to register online.

http://www.clubkafterschool.com

The BSD is currently seeking applicants for the Curriculum Advisory Committee

The purpose of the District Level Curriculum Advisory Committee is to serve as an advisory group regarding components of the district’s strategic plan related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The committee will process and provide input to guide district-wide instructional policy leadership. Membership will include board members, students, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators. Appointments will last for a duration of two years, and members can be reappointed for additional terms. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please apply at the application link below.

The committee will meet as needed during the course of the school year. Typically, one meeting will be held in the fall and one in the spring. 2024-25 Meeting Dates: November 20, 2024 and March 18, 2025. Special meetings, if needed, may be called by the Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning or designee.

Application Deadline: November 8, 2024

• Curriculum Advisory Committee Application: English

El BSD está buscando candidatos para el Comité Asesor del Plan de Estudios

El propósito del Comité Asesor del Plan de Estudios a Nivel de Distrito es servir como un grupo asesor con respecto a los componentes del plan estratégico del distrito relacionados con el plan de estudios, la instrucción y la evaluación. El comité procesará y brindará información para guiar el liderazgo de la política instructiva de todo el distrito. La membresía incluirá miembros de la junta, estudiantes, padres/tutores, maestros y administradores. Los nombramientos durarán dos años y los miembros pueden ser designados nuevamente por períodos adicionales. Si está interesado en servir en este comité, presente su solicitud en el enlace de solicitud a continuación.

El comité se reunirá durante el transcurso del año escolar según sea necesario. Por lo general, se lleva a cabo una reunión en el otoño y otra en la primavera. Las reuniones de 2024-2025 serán el 20 de noviembre de 2024 y el 18 de marzo de 2025. El Superintendente Adjunto de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje o la persona designada pueden convocar reuniones especiales, si fuera necesario.

Fecha límite para entregar la solicitud: 8 de noviembre de 2024

• Curriculum Advisory Committee Application: Spanish

Welcome to a new school year from your School Nurse! To ensure your child’s health and safety I would like to share a few items with you.

HEALTH CONCERNS: Please inform your School Nurse of any severe allergies, surgeries, accidents or new health problems that occurred during the summer months or that may occur during the school year.

ILLNESS: Please remember to keep your child home when ill. Students may not attend school with a fever greater than 100.4 F° and must be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medicine before returning to school.

If your child is sick with a diagnosed communicable disease, please notify the school as soon as possible. This notification will greatly assist others who, due to medical reasons and/or treatments, have weakened immune systems and may require immediate and specialized care.

MEDICATION: Medication may be administered to students who require it during the school day. Parents must transport medication to school in the original container and complete a Medication Authorization Form. Please provide emergency medication if prescribed for your student.

IMMUNIZATION: All students must be up to date with immunizations before the state exclusion day mid-February 2025. Students who are not up to date will be excluded from school. Please review your student’s immunization record with your health care provider and provide any needed documentation.

Please feel free to contact me regarding any health-related question or concern. You can reach me by email via Parent Square at Anita_Good@beaverton.k12.or.us

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