Warrior Families,

The Beaverton School District has just implemented a new attendance code that our teachers have begun using. Previously, there were four attendance codes: AUn is Unexcused Absence, AEx is Excused Absent, UnL is Unexcused Late and ExL is Excused Late. Beginning with the 2nd semester, a new attendance code will be available for teachers, Late After Tardy (LAT). This will be used when students show up to class more than 10 minutes late.

Students who show up late to class have a negative impact on the instruction and learning that happens in the classroom. Teachers spend a great deal of time preparing their instruction and assessment for their students. A majority of the instruction occurs within the first portion of class and then students apply their learning and complete their tasks. This process is disrupted when students are late to classes. We want to partner with you to avoid this with your student and support their learning and success.

The school will continue to run attendance reports every week and families will be notified if their student(s) are not attending classes or showing up to their classes late. Thank you for your help with reiterating the importance of an on-time arrival to classes.

If you need help with accessing your ParentVue account please submit a help ticket here:

ParentVue Help Ticket

As always, thank you for your ongoing support of Aloha High School!

Matt Casteel
Principal

• Academic or behavior, health and wellness counseling - 503-356-2763 Ms. McCue will connect you with the correct counselor, social worker or resource.

• Attendance - 503-356-2762 AHS-Attendance@beaverton.k12.or.us
• General questions - AHS-Communications@beaverton.k12.or.us
• Library/Chromebooks - Library 503-356-2780 Linda Dean Linda_Dean@beaverton.k12.or.us
• Parent Square - Download the app or log into the ParentSquare web portal
• ParentVue - Parent Vue Support Ticket
• Payments/Fees - Heidi Mayes 506 356-2777. Heidi_Mayes@beaverton.k12.or.us
• Translations -Help in Spanish or request for help in languages other than English or Spanish- 503-356-2800

College Possible is hosting a set of Family Nights on 2/28 and 3/6 from 6:30-8 PM in the Career Center.

• 2/28 will be for Junior families & 3/6 will be for Senior families.
• Spanish translation available
• Food and childcare will be provided for both events.
• Virtual events will be held on Saturday March 2th (juniors) and Saturday March 16th (seniors) at 10:45 AM-12:00 PM.
• Current College Possible families invited
• The RSVP for Junior Event: https://forms.gle/DaMqexnWry2AGQ7w7

We are looking for individuals interested in assisting with the various activities throughout the year. We provide support for Aloha High School in various ways, such as Senior Breakfast, Senior Grad Party, and programs that fall outside the school district budget.

The time commitment is flexible. If you are interested in joining a committee or becoming a board member, please reach out to us at alohapto@gmail.com, or browse through the different opportunities by clicking HERE.

Thank you for supporting us! We use funds to buy equipment and instruments, provide specialized instruction, maintain uniforms, and give the students at Aloha High School the best band and color guard experience possible. Your contribution means the world of difference to our students. If you'd rather send a check, please make it out to WBAPI and send it to this address: WBAPI PO Box 5571 Beaverton, Or 97006. Thank you!

The Beaverton School District uses the ParentSquare platform for district, school and teacher communications, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian, using their preferred email address and phone number. Download the app or log into the ParentSquare web portal.

Email: ahs-communications@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: aloha.beaverton.k12.or.us
Location: 18550 Southwest Kinnaman Road, Beaverton, OR, USA
Phone: 5033562760
Facebook: facebook.com/ahsalohahighschool

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