Message from the Principal
We are officially four weeks into a new school year. Teachers have been working hard to create welcoming, inclusive classroom environments while teaching and practicing school-wide and classroom routines and procedures. Instructional routines are being implemented and students are beginning their studies in this year's learning targets. This week and next, students in all grades will be assessed in language arts and math in order to establish a baseline for core instruction as well as enrichment and intervention. We are excited about all the opportunities for progress and growth a new school year brings.
The beginning of the year is also great time to review some important safety procedures for our whole school community. There is one area in particular where members of our school community continue to engage in unsafe behavior on a daily basis. Using our designated crosswalk at the intersection of Saltzman and Thompson is our safest route to school. Crossing at either end of our Saltzman lot or anywhere on Thompson (other than the designated crosswalk) is not safe for pedestrians or drivers. Crossing in the middle of road is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening activity. It is important that as the adults in our community we are modeling and practicing safe crossing procedures for our students. Thank you for keeping our whole school community safe and using the designated crosswalk (Saltzman and Thompson) on your way to and from school.
Thank you to everyone for remembering to turn RIGHT out of Thompson lot during arrival and dismissal. Even if the coast is clear turning right keeps the traffic moving, and everyone safe. We greatly appreciate your help with this important procedure.
With Gratitude~
Sherry Marsh
Principal
Findley
The Dragon Dash is Coming!
Dear families and Caregivers~
Mark your calendars for October 9th, Dragon Dash day! This is a fantastic opportunity to cheer on your child while helping create an amazing experience for everyone. If you’d like to volunteer during your child's race, please sign up on the sheet and put your name next to the position you’d like to fill.
Here’s a brief overview of each role:
Gatekeeper: You will help guide family members and spectators to the visitor/cheering area.
Officer Check-in Helper: Assist volunteers in signing up using our new system. Here is the link to a step-by-step video explaining how to sign-up and sign out.
Bib Leader: On race day, coordinate the Bib Helpers to ensure that each child’s bib is marked after every completed lap. Make sure all Bib Helpers have markers and yellow vests.
Bib Helpers: Quickly mark each student’s bib after they complete a lap.
Photographers: Take group photos of each grade and capture action shots during the race. Upload the images to the provided Google Drive link.
Otter Pop Givers: Distribute Otter Pops to kids after their race. Refill the container as needed, using extra Otter Pops stored in the school kitchen freezer.
Pre-Event Setup Volunteers: Assist with setting up the event by inflating the arch, gathering cheering pom poms and bells, setting up the sound system, and arranging tents at the field.
Post-Event Wrap-up Volunteers: Help dismantle the event by taking down the arch, cleaning up pom poms and bells, packing up the sound system, and removing tents from the field.
Your student(s) will be so proud to see you involved!
Please, remember you must already have an approved background check through Raptor to be a volunteer.
Thank you!
Dragon Dash Team
Links for Volunteer Sign-Up
Findley Elementary
Email: sherry_marsh@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://findley.beaverton.k12.or.us/
Location: 4155 Northwest Saltzman Road, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-356-2100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findleyES