Week 12! We are so grateful!

November 15th, 2024

Early release on Wednesday, November 20th at 11:50 am!

There will be YMCA aftercare until 5:30pm. There will NOT be any afterschool classes.

The Red Bus (Route 145) will ONLY be traveling to Trackers (which WILL be happening after school) and for a very PREARRANGED limited amount of SCH students. The Blue Bus (Route 288, aka the neighborhood bus) will also be running, but on an earlier schedule (all stops approx. 2 hours and 40 minutes earlier).

Breakfast

Lunch

We have seen an increase in the number of cars in the School Bus Zone in front of the school. The PPS Transportation department has asked us to remind our families that this marked bus zone must be kept clear from 7:00AM - 3:00PM every day school is in session. No stopping, parking, or dropping off is allowed in this zone!

Thank you for your help in keeping out students and drivers safe.

A reminder from the health room that if your child is returning to school after sustaining an injury (ie surgery, hospitalization, sling, cast/boot), we must have a doctor's note to return to school. If there are any restrictions, activity limitations, or precautions, the doctor's note must include this information. Based on the information provided by the doctor, and to promote a safe school environment, accommodations may need to be put in place prior to the child's return to school. Thank you!

It's that time again! This time the survey is being conducted in the fall instead of the spring. We value all input.

The Successful Schools Survey is an opportunity for students, staff, and families to provide important feedback on their school environments, learning experiences, and sense of well-being and safety at school.

The survey is conducted once every school year to provide timely information to schools, district leadership and the community, allowing us to make informed decisions about school climate and culture. This year the survey window is open November 1 to December 6. We hope to achieve 100% feedback from the community this year.

You can complete the Successful Schools Survey online using the link provided below. Please complete one survey per household. If you have more than one student at PPS, we ask that you complete one survey per household. If you have more than one student at PPS, we ask that you complete the survey considering the experiences of your eldest child.

https://surveys.panoramaed.com/portlandor/fall24family

Monday November 25th and Tuesday November 26th are reserved for Parent/Teacher conferences this year! This is the only scheduled time for a one-on-one meeting with your student's teacher. It's vital for your student and their teacher's success throughout the year. If you have not signed up for a time, please make sure to reach out to your student's teacher. You should have received an option to sign up for a time slot by now however there have been some issues with sending links through Synergy and Remind.

If you are in need of any interpretive services during these meetings, please reach out to Kellie at kgrunde@pps.net ASAP. As this is a district wide time for conferences resources are limited. We would love to help ensure that all guardians are welcomed during this time.

Dear Llewellyn Community,

With the holidays and breaks rapidly approaching, we wanted to reach out to families regarding Llewellyn’s Community Care Program. Llewellyn’s Community Care program helps to provide support to families who are needing assistance with food, clothing, and holiday gifts. We are partnering with our PTA and local community agencies to be able to provide these items. Please know that all support is confidential and your family will work directly with your school counselor. This year we are able to provide the following:

• Thanksgiving Break Food Bag

• Winter Break Food Bag

• Winter Holiday Gifts – (1 need and 1 want)

• Spring Break Food Bag

• Clothing Closet Support - The clothing closet is open for counselors to request clothing for families that will be sent to the school. Please let your counselor know if you would like support with clothes.

• Resources near Sellwood
  
  

If you are interested in receiving any of the above listed support, please contact your schools counselor:

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades - Ms. Brittany; bsill@pps.net

4th and 5th grades - Ms. Kate kknochel@pps.net

As always, please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns as well.

Best,

Your Llewellyn Counseling Team

Brittany Sill-Turner, M.Ed.

Counselor, Llewellyn Elementary School

Portland Public Schools

503.916.6104

Llewellyn's Counseling Website

Counseling Calming Room

Your ParentVUE account is the quickest way to see grades, test scores, school calendars, attendance, course history, and more.

When will report cards be released next?

• Report cards will be released on ParentVUE by Feb. 3, April 11, and June 18.

• Mid-term reports will be released on ParentVUE by Dec. 18, March 5, and May 12.

Where can I see my student’s grades and test scores?

All PPS report cards are now released on ParentVUE.

• To access ParentVUE on your computer or smartphone, visit this web site: https://www.pps.net/parentvue and register for a ParentVUE account if you don’t already have one.

• When registering for ParentVUE, you may need to contact your local school to ask for your “activation key,” a unique passcode that protects student privacy.

After logging into your account, click on the “Report Card” button to see grades, and “Test History” buttons to see test scores.

What if I don’t have a ParentVUE account?

All PPS parents and guardians can sign up for a free ParentVUE account at https://www.pps.net/parentvue. If you no longer have the “activation key” that was issued to you at the beginning of the year, please contact your local school for assistance.

Why is PPS using ParentVUE to release report cards and test scores?

ParentVUE allows schools to share information with parents and guardians in a way that is faster, more thorough, and helps us reach our climate goals to reduce the use of paper and greenhouse emissions. In addition, it saves money that can be used for other purposes.

Can I download and print a copy of my student’s report card or test score report?

Absolutely. After signing into your ParentVUE account on an internet browser or a smartphone, you can download a PDF version of your student’s report card by clicking on the “Documents” link.

Who do I talk to if I have more questions?

If you have questions about ParentVUE or the paperless report card or test scores, please contact our Office and we can help.

We are excited to announce an inspiring opportunity to reimagine the heart of our school—the playground! A dedicated group of parents and community members have come together with a shared goal: to create an inclusive, revitalized space that enhances the power of play for all our students.

Our vision is to build a playground where every child, regardless of their physical or developmental needs, can play, learn, and grow together. But to make this vision a reality, we need your input! We want to hear your ideas on how we can design a space that promotes equality, strengthens social connections, and celebrates the diverse experiences of our wonderful community.

Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey and share your thoughts. Your voice will help shape a playground where every child feels welcome and empowered.

Let’s work together to create something truly special for our children!

Thank you for your time and participation.

Do you have a young one who is age 3-5 by September 1st? Did you know PPS offers a no cost Pre-K program with multiple locations in SE Portland. Applications are being accepted now for next year! Scan the QR code below for more information or visit pps.net/earlylearners.

Parents - When you email us with attendance, or call the attendance line (503-916-6256), please use the proper first and last names of your students. We are unable to look up students in the Attendance module using preferred names and trying to figure out who the student actually is can be time consuming. Thank you for your help!

Website news! The district is in the process of switching website providers, please be patient as the website changes daily. We essentially have no control over the website until the process is complete! Please reach out to the office if you have any questions that need clarification.

If you have a last-minute change to your student's end of day plans, please call the office by 2:00PM. After that, it becomes much harder to get a note to teachers before the day ends. PLEASE CALL! We cannot guarantee that emails to the office or teachers will be seen after noon. Thank you for your help in making sure your student gets where they belong after school!

Please feel free to reach out to the office with questions. The office is open between 7:00AM and 3:00PM on school days.

We LOVE volunteers! If you plan to volunteer at Llewellyn at any time, a background check must be completed. This is done at the district level at no cost to you and is good for three years. Please keep in mind that it can take up to 2-3 weeks for the application to be processed, especially at the beginning of the year. Look here for more information, to apply, or to see if your current application is still valid.

PPS Clothing Closet Update!!!

If you didn't see on our socials or a couple of weeks back on the Friday Flyer, our school collected 1,000 socks to donate to the PPS Clothing Closet. According to Kimberly Levelle, our Clothing Closet committee chair, our particular donation will help over 166 students have new socks for the coming winter months. We have served over 515 students since the school year began (37 just this past Thursday!) with more than 900 volunteer hours!

The PPS Clothing Closet serves all children in the Portland Public school system. We provide six new pairs of socks and underwear, two pairs of new pants, two new shirts, a new pair of shoes, new hat/gloves, and a new coat for all students. Students also receive a week's worth of gently used hand-me-down clothing. Any child or family can be referred by school staff without means testing. If you or someone you know needs clothes and shoes, please let one of our counselors know and they can follow up on the next steps. If you have gently used clothing and shoes that you would like to donate,please reach out to Kimberly at klevelle@gmail.com and she can arrange a donation pickup. If you have some time to volunteer on a Monday or Thursday between 9:30-1:30, please also let her know!

Our Community Cares Committee is going to be packing Thanksgiving food bags on Monday morning. If you have signed up for Thanksgiving items please make sure to bring them by Monday morning before 9 a.m. We are still collecting for winter break and weekend items. There is a sign up on Konstella for shelf stable items and gift cards for the purchase of perishable foods like meats, dairy, and produce. All food items can be put into the bin in front of the office. Gift cards should be given to either Mr. Mark or Ms. Kelli in the office.

Our Family Craft Night is coming up on December 5 and we are looking for volunteers to host craft tables. You could partner up with another person or make it a group craft table. Whatever you decide, you will need to let us know what your finished product will be and supply all your materials. Look for a sign-up on Konstella and for some more ideas about potential craft ideas.

Save the Dates

11/1-11/20 Community Cares Food Drive

11/19 PTA Meeting at 7pm in Llewellyn Library

12/5 Family Craft Night

11/19 PTA Meeting - 7:00 in the Library

11/20 EARLY RELEASE DAY – School ends at 11:50AM

PTA Community Cares Food Drive Ends

11/25-26 Parent-Teacher Conferences – NO SCHOOL

11/27-29 NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

12/2-6 Book Fair

12/5 Family Craft Night

12/18 EARLY RELEASE DAY – School ends at 11:50AM

12/21-1/5 NO SCHOOL – Winter Break

1/20 NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day

1/21 PTA Meeting - 7:00 in the Library

1/24 End of Second Quarter

Readathon Begins

1/27 NO SCHOOL – Grading Day

1/28 NO SCHOOL – Teacher Planning Day

1/30 Reading Night