Dragon News
Findley Elementary School
January 13, 2023
Elementary Progress Reports
The end of the semester is approaching and Progress Reports will be posted on ParentVUE beginning February 10th. Please see information below about some key updates that have been made for the Elementary Progress Reports.
Dear BSD Families,
We want to thank you for the work that you’re doing each and every day to support your child’s learning. We couldn’t do this without your partnership.
This year we have an updated Elementary Progress Report. Below you will find the key revisions/additions that were made:
Habits and Practices: This replaces the Behavior Learning Targets with a more student-centered approach that includes skills and practices that influence a child’s brain structure and the development of the brain’s executive function.
Language Arts/Math/Music/PE: These four sections both have Habits and Practices for their specific content area in addition to the Academic Learning Targets.
Science, Social Science, and Health: We are no longer using proficiency grading, but rather reporting on Habits and Practices for these specific content areas.
ELD: Reporting for students in English Language Development will now be included on this progress report instead of a separate document. If your student doesn’t receive ELD services, this section will remain blank.
Strengths and Goals: This replaces the Comment Box with a more asset-based approach to communicating student progress.
We are continuously striving to approach teaching and learning in a more inclusive and equitable way through an asset-based lens. All of our students have gifts and it is important to see them reflected in the communication with families. We hope that you find this document informative and that it provides a snapshot into your child’s progress as a student in the Beaverton School District.
Thank you for being part of an inclusive school community! We appreciate your continued support and partnership.
Beaverton School District
Habits of Mind Explaination
January 16, 2023 is Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday and National Day of Service
OBOB
Battles begin this upcoming week, they start on Wednesday January 18th and all teams will battle at least once between the 18th - 20th. These first two weeks of battles are the Preliminary Battles, all teams will participate in three battles during this time. After that we move onto the Competitive Battles with approximately 80% of the teams, following that we have Elimination Rounds with the top 16 teams.
You can find all the OBOB information on Findley’s Website Menu > Academics > OBOB. There will be tabs for Book Lists, Authors’ Pronunciation, Practice Questions, and the Preliminary Battle Schedule (Round One) . I want to thank all the parents who signed up to help run the battles, I have the biggest volunteer pool ever! I am looking forward to another fun-filled energized year of friendly competition! Remember OBOB’s three rules are:
READ
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
HAVE FUN
Please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have regarding the OBOB program. rita_vennes@beaverton.k12.or.us
School Board Recognition Month
Thank you for your dedication!
We'd like to give a special appreciation to our School Board member for Zone 3, Eric Simpson. Thank you, Mr. Simpson for all your support of our schools and communities!
Public Safety Campaign
Repeat Information
Findley Gear is HERE!
Findley PTO
Findley PTO: Supporting our students by connecting parents, staff, and the community!
Visit our website at www.findleypto.com or email president@findleypto.com.
The next PTO General Meeting with Dr.Marsh and PTO Board is on February 8th . It will begin with a social event followed by an informational meeting held in person at Findley with an optional listen only through ZOOM.
This meeting is open to the entire Findley community.
- PTO Social 6:30 pm-7:00 pm (tea/Coffee/snacks provided)
- PTO General Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meeting Topics:
SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Presentation by Su Hargrave
PTO Budget Presentation - Dragon Dash funds raised and use of funds
Upcoming Events/Projects Updaes-Valentine's Day Party, OBOB, Science Fair, Book Fair, Cultural Event, Playground Improvement, Yearbook, PTO updates for school newsletter and More
Principal's Update - School Boundary Adjustment by Sherry Marsh
Don't forget to visit the PTO website at http://www.findleypto.com for all PTO News or email us at President@Findleypto,com with any questions or comments.
Findley 2023 Yearbook can be ordered NOW!
Order online at www.buytheyearbook.com for $18 per book.
Findley's school code is 709516.
Questions? findleyyearbook@gmail.com
Please order before March 17th 2023.
Science Fair coming - March 14/15
Hello Findley parents!
Science Fair is coming up on March 15th! It feels surreal to me :) The school closed for the COVID pandemic after the 2020 Science Fair on March 13th, 2020. The 2021 Science Fair was online (thanks to the tech teachers!) and in 2022 we didn't have a Science Fair at all.
If you have never been part of Findley's in-person Science Fair, here are the steps -
1. Your child will receive a Science Fair registration form in their Friday folder this week. They are encouraged to fill it out and turn it in at the school office by January 27th (Friday).
We encourage you to show this video to your student(s) before they start filling out the form - Scientific Method for kids
Use this opportunity to work with your student(s) on a science topic! Probe them to be curious and come up with a question, and be there for support and advice.
2. The Science Fair committee will review the forms after they are returned and send them back to your student by the next Friday (Feb 3rd) or as soon as possible. Please know that we never reject any project :-) We only provide suggestions.
3. Now your student can start working on their projects and their poster board!
4. Please check the PTO website for Science Fair - https://www.findleypto.com/science-fair/
Registration forms, Guidelines for the Science Fair, and examples of display boards should be available on the webpage.
5. The evening of March 14th your student(s) will come to drop off their poster boards between 6-8 pm.
6. March 15th - they will be judged for their poster and bring home some participation tokens.
**We will send out an email for Science Fair reviewing in February. We encourage parents and grandparents with a science background to participate as a reviewer. during Science Fair night, March 15th**
Special note: For Science Fair, we provide a Science Experiment registration form in the Friday folder. However, your child can also do an Experimental Design project. The forms for the Experimental design can be found at the office.
I have attached both the Science Experiment and Experimental /Engineering Design forms here. In addition, you can also find them on the PTO-Science Fair webpage.
If you have any questions after going through the form and surfing the PTO-Science Fair website, you can email me at mitra.poulami@gmail.com. The office does not have answers to most of your questions and you will be directed to my email. Please allow me 48 hours to respond. If you have a neighbor who is a former Findley student, ask them about Science Fair! Also, students in grades 4 and 5 have seen/participated during the in-person Science Fairs, maybe they can answer too :)
Stay curious!
Poulami Mitra on behalf of the Science Fair committee
Your help needed
Hello!
We are gearing up for the Science Fair - March 15th!
Do you work at Intel or Nike or any Science-related business organization? Are you willing to set up an exhibitor station with something fun or exciting your company does? Are you excited to talk to students about some techy or sciency things?
If your answer is YES!!! Please reach out to Poulami Mitra - mitra.poulami@gmail.com
We are badly in need of Exhibitors!! We will have Sunset HS students to help you at your stations.
Are you interested in volunteering as a reviewer during the night of the Science Fair, March 15th? If your answer is YES! Please reach out to Poulami Mitra with your students grade included - mitra.poulami@gmail.com
Stay Curious!
Science Fair committee
Community Resources
Student Health Center - Catherine Kately Williams is the new mental health provider. KateleyWilliamsC@nhcoregon.org It is easiest to reach her via email as she does not have a specific phone routed to her. Cat is available M-F 8-5 and will conduct sessions via zoom. She will serve a bridge gap, providing up to about 10 sessions before she moves students on to a long-term counselor if necessary. They are set up to take every major insurance plan including Kaiser for OHP kids. They will also have an intake person who can help families get the kids on OHP.
Important Dates
January
13th - No School - Staff Workday
16th - No School - MLK Jr Day
27th - All School Assembly & Hat Day
February
3rd - No School - Grading Day
8th - PTO Meeting 7 PM, 6:30-7:00 Social Time
10th - Progress Reports available in ParentVue
15th - Vaccine exclusion day
20th - No School Holiday
21st - No School Staff Development
March
1st - 5th Grade parent Info night @ Tumwater
14th - Science Fair Setup
15th - Science Fair
15th - Book Fair begins
21st - Book Fair Ends
27th - 31st - Spring Break
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