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Weekly Newsletter
September 11-15, 2023
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Message from the principal
This week, students did a great job. They're adjusting to the rigor in class, they're continuing to keep their phones in their lockers (reminders are welcomed), and building new relationships with their peers. Students will begin working on their slides in Advisory for student-led conferences in October. Picture day went well, and there will be a re-take opportunity in October. Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Important dates
September 19: Back-to-school night 5:45-7:30 p.m.
September 20: Coffee with the principal 7:30-8:15 a.m.
September 21: Cross Country meet: Memorial Park 4:45 p.m. (start time)
September 18-22: All math grade classes will MAPs test
September 25-29: All language arts classes will MAPs test
9/11
On 9/11, our flags flew at half-mast. Students researched and learned about heroes from 9/11.
Amplify math
Our students and teachers are diving in with our new math curriculum.
ELA
Students worked in their Language Arts class to write their poem and identify sensory details!
Back-to-school-night!
When: Tuesday, September 19th
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: You may park in the bus entrance parking lot (off of Dollar St.) or the front parking lot off of Willamette Falls Drive
Notes: If you have your student's schedule from Parentvue, you can arrive closer to 6:00. If you would like a paper printed copy, please plan to arrive about 5:30.
1st period will begin at 6:00 and you will follow your student's schedule! :)
All things bus...
We know there are frustrations about timing for bus drop-off and pick-ups. We have notified First Student and they're continuing to "fine tune" routes. In the meantime, we will give students arriving late to school a pass to take to class. This is information for their 1st period teacher. If a student's bus arrives late, they will not be marked tardy (excused or unexcused). We will ask teachers to collect the pass and welcome them to 1st or Advisory. Thank you for your patience.
Reminders
* Some students are beginning to forget their Chromebook or charger at home.
* Please remind them to charge their device each night, and bring their Chromebook to school each day!
* Students may only have water in classrooms and hallways, so please keep Dutch and Starbucks orders for after school and the weekends.
* Lunch bags: At Back-to-school night, please check out the lunch bag table to collect any of your student's belongings.
Coffee with the Principal (9/20)
Date: Wednesday, 9/20
Time: 7:30-8:15 a.m.
Since this is the morning after Back-to-school-night, don't feel pressured to attend.
Each month, I will offer this on the 3rd Wednesday of the month! If you want to attend, please RSVP here. Thanks!
PTSA
Please help us provide our teachers with a nourishing meal before Curriculum Night next Tuesday. Sign up HERE
The first PTSA meeting of the year will be Wednesday September 27th at 4pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. You don't need to be a member.
We're looking for volunteers! We have two open Board positions: Vice President and Membership. Let us know your interest in volunteering HERE, whether it's for one of these Board positions or just occasionally. Seriously, we don't run without you.
Become a 2023-2024 Athey Creek PTSA member HERE