Peninsula Family Post

February 11th- 1st grade field trip to Kelley Point Park

February 17th- President's Day. No School

February 26th- Early Release

February 28th- 2nd grade field trip to OMSI

If your student lost their Invisaligns, email Malia Sanford msanford@pps.net or come pick them up in the office!

Please take a moment to check that your emergency contact are updated in Synergy. You can either do it yourself in Parentview or reach out to the office for help updating. We've noticed that sometimes emergency contacts have moved out of town, or have disconnected numbers. We want to make sure that we can get ahold of your trusted friends/family members in case of emergency. Thank you!

To ensure we are providing protection to all of our students and community members, please remember not to let other people into the building with you. We need each person to ring the bell. We are checking IDs of visitors from outside agencies prior to opening our doors. Your support with this will ensure that we don't accidentally admit anyone who should not be in the building. Thank you.

Immunization Exclusion Day is quickly approaching. Any students who are in need of vaccinations are required to have these completed by the start of school on 2/19/25 to avoid school exclusion. Please call Jenn in the health room if you have any questions regarding immunizations for your student. The following are resources for immunization appointments to keep your student up-to-date:

https://multco.us/services/student-health-centers

https://multco.us/services/immunizations

Eco School is hosting a Winter workshop. If you feel it's appropriate to share with staff (newsletter). If anyone is interested, it's for folks who are already working on sustainability or outdoor schoolyard projects to connect with others, access resources, and get some mentorship.

Help Transform Peninsula’s Outdoor Learning Space!

Eco-School Network partners with schools to create greener, healthier spaces for students, and we’re thrilled to support Peninsula’s schoolyard habitat and STEAM lab! We invite staff to join our free QuickStart Workshop on February 25th at 7:00pm to connect with a passionate community of Changemakers and access tools to bring this incredible vision to life at Peninsula.

Why join?
Unlock practical tools and bring the outdoor classroom vision to life.
Help connect Peninsula students with nature for years to come.
Join a supportive statewide network of passionate advocates.

Sign up here to register!

Have questions or want to learn more? Contact Sophie at sophie@ecoschoolnetwork.org or call (973) 986-1970. Let’s make a lasting impact together!

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  Next Community PTA Meeting is 2/26 from 6-7:30 in the library. All are welcome!

• Get Ready for Trivia Night! Mark your calendars for April 12, 2025, because our annual Trivia Night is back at Double Mountain Taproom! This much-loved fundraiser keeps vital programs going strong for our students, families, and staff—and we’d love for you to be part of it. We’re on the lookout for event sponsors to help us reach our fundraising goals. With sponsorship levels of $250, $500, or more your business will get a well-deserved shoutout at the event and online—plus, you'll be supporting a great cause. The deadline to commit is March 1, 2025. Ready to join in? Email us at Peninsula Panthers

• Black History Month Celebration Save the Date! Black History Month Movie Night Celebration February 20th Peninsula Cafeteria 5:00–7:00 PM Join SUN, the PTA, and your Peninsula people for a special community movie night honoring Black History Month. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night of film, fun, and community! See you at the movies!

• Parent Engagement Workshop to support Peninsula Green Schoolyard Help Transform Peninsula’s Outdoor Learning Space!

Eco-School Network is partnering with Peninsula to create a greener, healthier environment for students through an exciting outdoor green STEAM lab—and we need your voice, vision, and hands! Collaborate on features like interactive panels and loose parts construction that will engage and inspire students for years to come!

If you have experience with school volunteering or greening projects, join our free QuickStart Workshop on February 25th at 7:00pm. You'll be introduced to our passionate community of Changemakers and access a library of resources to help bring your ideas to life.

Why join?

Help connect Peninsula students with nature.

Provide input and hands-on support for this learning lab.

Join a supportive statewide network of passionate advocates.

Sign up here to register!

Have questions or want to learn more? Contact Sophie at sophie@ecoschoolnetwork.org or call (973) 986-1970.

• Pie Day Pie Fundraiser has begun! Place your order here.

The Library Capital Building Projects Program Management Office is excited to invite you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the updated, expanded North Portland Library. New spaces and features include the new Black Cultural Center with artwork by Sadé DuBoise, Melanie Stevens and Kayin Talton Davis and an early learning and play space by Burgeon Group.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:

• Saturday, February 8, 2025, 9:30-10 am

• North Portland Library: 512 N Killingsworth Street, Portland, 97217

• DJ and photo opportunities before the event, beginning at 9 am

• Dignitaries’ remarks

• Ribbon-cutting ceremony

While the ribbon-cutting ceremony is primarily a media event, it will be the start of two, fun-filled days of activities for the community on Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9. Featuring a performance by the Jefferson Dancers, food from local Black-owned businesses and more, there will be plenty to do while exploring the new features of North Portland Library. Patrons can stay up-to-date on opening events on the library website.

We are excited to celebrate with you and hope you are able to attend.

Sign Up Here

Pick-Up Times
Tuesday: 1:00- 2:00 pm
Friday: 10:00–11:00 am
Location: Sunshine Division, 687 N Thompson Ave

Details
Volunteers can take up to 8 non-perishable food boxes (approx. 18” x 12” and under 20 lbs each). Just pull up to the warehouse doors, let staff know you’re with Peninsula, and load up! Drop-off at school- details in the SignUp.com link.

Thank you for supporting our community!

Our school social worker Kate will be out on leave until 2/10. Please click here and check out the full list of past resources shared. Most of these are ongoing resources available. Food boxes are available in the front lobby of the school and restocked weekly thanks to our PTA- if you are in need of one you can come pick up anytime the school is open. For access to other resources please call 211 or you can also reach out to our school counselor Samara Carranza at scarranza@pps.net.

Please click here and check out the full list of past resources shared. Most of these are ongoing resources available. If you or your family needs access to additional resources (energy assistance, mental health, childcare, food boxes, clothing, etc.) please feel free to reach out via phone or text at my work cell 971.276.1759 - hablo español. I work part time and I'm in the school and available via phone Mondays-Thursdays before 2:15.