Lenox Elementary Newsletter

On Thursday, April 7th, we celebrated all the Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, Enthusiasm, and Creativity Lenox Pioneers have been showing this last quarter. Check out all that we celebrated HERE! For our final quarter, our ! trait will be, Kindness. Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. But kindness means so much more. Kindness can mean different things to different people. The meaning is in how YOU choose to show and express it. Be it through empathy, acceptance, kind gestures, thoughtfulness, the possibilities are entirely up to you. What would happen if you committed to performing at least one act of kindness every day?

There are many things happening this month both in school and in our community; be sure to check out all of the details below. And, as a reminder, if you ever have questions, suggestions, or wonderings, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's classroom teacher, the office or me. Communication and connection are key to our success!

Check out our instagram - hsdlenox and;

our website - https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/lenox for the latest happenings as well.

In service to you,

Sarah Keller, Principal

Apr. 11- Apr. 22nd - Grades K,1, 2 CSE Lessons

Apr. 14 - Liberty Feeder Kinder Fair @ Lincoln Street Elem. 6pm

Apr. 15 - Dine Out Night – Nothing Bundt Cakes, 10am-6pm. 20% will come back to Lenox!

Apr. 15 - Presale begins for Yearbooks (more info to come)

Apr. 18 - Apr. 29 - 4th Grade CSE Lessons

Apr. 22 - Book Fair Preview Day for Students

Apr. 25 - Apr. 29 - Spring Book Fair

Apr. 28 - Family Shopping Night at Bookfair / Science Fair boards on display

May 2nd - Virtual Booster Club Meeting 7:00pm

English 2022-2023 HSD Calendar /Spanish 2022-2023 HSD Calendar *Adopted 3/15/22

On Friday, April 15th we will be welcoming OMSI for a day of STEAM! Classes will rotate through the gym and participate in fun activities throughout the day and participate in STEAM based activities in their classrooms. Ask your student about what they learned on Friday!

Book Fair & Science Fair Showcase

Update - the Spring Family STEAM Event has been postponed until next year. Please join us for our BOGO Book Fair later this Month on April 28th. Be sure to drop by the gym to view students amazing Science Fair projects.

Volunteers

We appreciate the involvement of community members and parents who volunteer at Lenox. As the safety of students is of primary importance, the following procedures are required for processing volunteer requests.

1. Complete the volunteer application on our website.
2. The information you provide will be used to complete background checks through the state's criminal records system and the Oregon Department of Education's sexual misconduct database.
3. Once these checks have cleared, you will receive an email asking you to complete a survey and upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination, per the Governor’s vaccination mandate.* (*Volunteers may fill out a form requesting a medical or religious exception; however, these will only be considered on an as-needed basis as staff availability allows. Anyone receiving an approved exception will be required to follow a set of increased safety measures when volunteering.)
4. In addition, all volunteers will need to submit to a fingerprint-based criminal records check by March 28, 2022, in order to continue volunteering. Until this check is completed, volunteers will not be assigned duties that could put them in a situation where they have direct, unsupervised contact with students. If the check is not completed by March 28, 2022, your volunteer status will go from “approved” to “pending” and you will no longer be allowed to volunteer.

Friday, April 22 marks the 52nd observance of Earth Day; and for hosting such an important event, April is considered Earth Month. This year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” Join us as we celebrate our magnificent home.

There are so many things to think about when it comes to environmental sustainability that it can feel overwhelming. But the positive side of that is that there are a wide variety of ways to get involved and do your part. And every day provides a new opportunity to get started or expand your efforts. Each conservation action has an impact - the key is action. Small actions become new habits. New habits become contagious and soon these collective actions result in big change.

If you are searching for ideas, keep in mind that the most effective action - and the one you’re likely to stick with - comes from topics that interest you. Could you drive less, walk more, carpool, or ride a bike? Could you take your own reusable mug to your favorite coffee shop? Below are some other ideas to get those creative juices flowing.

Like to build?

• Consider making a waste sorting station. Waste disposal companies are very particular about the materials they receive. Invest in learning the basics of recycling programs in your area.
• If you don’t have the tools you need, invest in getting to know your neighbor or visit Hillsboro’s Library of Things to see if they have what you’re looking for.
• Consider reusing building materials you may already have at home.

Like to cook?

• Consider transitioning to plant-based menus, at least one or two nights a week.
• Food waste in the U.S. is at a severe level. Plan several meals around common ingredients and get creative in the kitchen to reduce spoilage and waste.
• Invest in composting bins to keep food waste out of the landfill. Many local haulers now accept food scraps along with yard debris.

For more ideas and inspiration, visit earthday.org.

Upcoming Booster Club Meeting 5/2 7:00PM-8:30PM Virtual

Google Meet joining info: https://meet.google.com/hak-witg-rjd/ Or dial: +​1​ ​9​1​6​-​7​5​0​-​2​8​1​5 PIN: 1​3​5​ ​7​0​5​ ​2​9​6​#

Lenox Booster Club is made up of hard-working parents, grandparents, & teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. Check out their new Introduction Video HERE to find out more! Booster Club Website - https://lenoxboosterclub.membershiptoolkit.com/

• Native American Parent Advisory Committee - Wednesday, April 20th at 6:30 p.m. Please join us to connect with other Native American/Alaska Native parents and staff in our district. Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/aof-ipwz-dna Or dial: +1 252-357-6108 PIN: 197 734 832#

• Asian/Pacific Islander Advisory Committee - Thursday, April 21st at 6:30 p.m. All families of students identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander are welcome to attend these monthly virtual meetings to learn more about what’s happening in the District and to share thoughts, concerns, and ideas for how best to support students in their education. Meeting Link: HTTPS://HSD1J.ZOOM.US/J/81867324765

• Black Village Family - Thursday, April 28th at 7:00p.m The Black Village Family Advisory Committee (BVFAC) advocates for the needs of students, and families of students, who identify in whole or in part as Black/African-American/African attending Hillsboro School District schools. Meeting Link:https://hsd1j.zoom.us/j/84476428335 Meeting ID: 844 7642 8335 One tap mobile: +12532158782,,84476428335#

• HSD Mesoamerican Families Group - Thursday, April 28th at 6:30-7:30 A space open to all families that identify themselves as mesoamerican indigenous. Conversations around: School District Program and Services information, materials and strategies to support your student at home. Important dates for your student and connections with your teachers, counselors Location: Virtual- Link: https://meet.google.com/epd-odtq-okk Dial: +1 224-442-3391 PIN: 103 425 582#

• SPED LatinX Family Engagement Meeting - Friday, April 29th at 4:30 p.m. The Latinx PAC Special Education Committee invites families who have children on an IEP to our monthly meeting. Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/sbq-nnpp-dxp Or dial: +1 575-942-2086 PIN: 438 919 403#

If you need help, have questions, or want to report a lost/damaged Chromebook:

• Contact Lenox Technology Support: call or text 971-206-4223 or email hartzelc@hsd.k12.or.us (Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm)

Email: kellers@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: hsd.k12.or.us/lenox
Location: 21200 Northwest Rock Creek Boulevard, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-844-1360