THE TIGER STRIPES

Dear Families and Community,

Big thanks to our amazing PTC for putting on such a fun and festive Boogie Woogie Night! The gym was completely transformed, and there were so many incredible costumes. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event so full of entertainment and merry making. The Book Fair was also a rousing success. We saw so many volunteers coming in and out all week long!

We really appreciate all of you who helped support this effort, and we look forward to spending our Scholastic dollars to continue to modernize our library and get books into the hands of kids!

We had a very silly and fun assembly celebrating the culmination of the Tiger Trot. There was spaghetti flinging, and I was turned into an ice cream sundae by students because we surpassed our fundraising goal by $5000. It was sticky...but definitely worth it to see the kids so excited.

Conferences are coming next week - Tuesday, November 7th and Wednesday, November 8th. Because of the Veterans Day holiday, there will only be two days of school next week (Monday and Tuesday). Tuesday there is school all day, and conferences are from 4:00-8:00pm. On Wednesday, school will be closed, and conferences will take place from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Thursday there is no school; it is what we call a 'comp day' for teachers to make up for the two evenings they work. Friday is Veterans Day observed, so all schools district-wide are closed. Below, you will find a section of the newsletter specifically related to conferences.

It is a busy time indeed! We hope you are enjoying the crisp fall days and hearing happy news from school.

Warmly,

Wendy

Thanks to our 5th grade Leadership Team (and you, our families!), the Terra Linda Food & Hygiene Drive is off and running. We are so grateful for the contributions you have made so far. Donation boxes will be on hand during conferences if you would like to to bring items at that time. Thanks again!

Remember...we have the unique opportunity at Terra Linda to contribute items in our community that will directly benefit families within our community!

Most desired food items include the following:

Canned or boxed soups/stews

Sauces and condiments

Breakfast foods (cereals, oatmeal, etc.)

Packaged pastas

Mixes (cakes, pancakes, muffins, etc.)

Baking supplies (flour, sugar, etc.)

Most desired hygiene items include the following:

Bar soaps and body wash

Shampoo and conditioner

Deodorant

Toothpaste

Pads and tampons

Neighbors have brought it to my attention that some of our independent bikers and scooters may need reminders about safe riding and scooting to and from school. Please help us keep our kids safe by making sure they are watching carefully for vehicles and being aware of walkers! Thank you!!

Harvest Party will be held THIS Friday, November 3rd. Each grade level will visit the gym throughout the day to engage in carnival style games and activities to celebrate the season! This event is heavily supported by volunteers, so please sign up in Better Impact to join in on the fun! Even if it is for an hour, your help is greatly appreciated!

Volunteer Shifts:

9-9:40am - 2nd grade

9:45-10:45am-5th grade

10:30-11:10am-1st Grade

11:15-11:45am-SRC

11:50-12:30pm-3rd Grade

12:45-1:25pm-4th grade

2:10-2:45pm-Kinder

If you think your child might exhibit qualities that are typically used to describe giftedness, you may wish to complete the form below. Because we believe that parents are excellent observers of their child's potential, we invite your input into this evaluation process. This parent form is based on the same Kingore Observation Inventory that is used by classroom teachers. If interested, please complete the characteristic sections and provide supporting examples whenever possible. While completing this form does not guarantee that your child will be tested, it will give our school's TAG committee valuable additional information in the evaluation process. Please reach out to our school's TAG coordinator, Zhalih Taefy-Cross, with any questions.

Parent Kingore K-3

Parent Kingore 4-5

Kingore Espanol

Conferences are such an important opportunity for us to forge connections and solidify our school/family partnerships. The fall conference, in particular, provides a chance for families to participate in academic and social and emotional goal-setting alongside the teacher. Below, you will find some questions our staff has brainstormed that may be helpful in guiding your conference. Please feel free to refer to them if they are helpful.

• What would you like the teacher to know about your child as a learner?
• How do you feel your child is settling into school this year?
• What is your child telling you about their experience at school?
• How is your child feeling about school this year?
• What parts of the day does your child prefer?
• What helps your child calm when s/he is upset?
• How are things going for you as a parent?
• How can we collaborate to support your child?
• Does your child feel loved/like they belong/included at school?
• What motivates your child?
• Tell me about your child’s day outside of school.
• What skills did your student build last year? What skills would you like them to work on?
• What can the teacher do to help your child feel successful this year?
• What are your child’s interests/hobbies?
• What do they love to learn about?
• Is there anything the teacher can do to support your child and their learning? Social/friendship needs?
• What does your family like to do together?
• Tell about a time your child felt successful.
• Tell about a time your child encountered a challenge.
• Tell about a time you saw your child’s passion or interest ignited.

Each year, the Oregon Department of Education publishes profiles of each district and school based on publicly provided data. The At-A-Glance School and District Profiles, also known as report cards, are now published. The school report card data is the result of the OSAS (Oregon Statewide Assessment System) administered in grades 3-5 for Terra Linda students. The report cards will be on our Terra Linda school website soon, but in the meantime, our report card is available directly from the Oregon Department of Education. You can access Terra Linda's data, as well as information from all schools and districts across the state, here on the ODE website.

Our staff has engaged at length with the data in order to examine our areas of strength, as well as opportunities for growth. We worked collaboratively to build a robust school improvement plan with a focus on two main areas, ACADEMIC GROWTH and SAFE AND THRIVING. Our academic growth goal is in literacy, and our safe and thriving goal is related to kids feeling safe, welcome and accepted at school. I will be using The Tiger Stripes to communicate with you throughout the year about actions we are taking to execute our goals and ways we hope to partner with you during this process.

Applications now open for 2024-2025 Option Schools. Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now available online. Students must reside within the Beaverton School District boundary or currently attend a Beaverton School on an approved Inter-District Transfer in order to apply to an Option school.

Students may only select one Option school on their application. They should give careful consideration to their choice of school. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed. We strongly encourage online applications.

Applications must be received online or in the Learning Options office no later than Friday, December 8 at 3:00 p.m. PST.

Current 5th-7th grade students and families who are unfamiliar with the Options Application process are invited to attend an Option Fair. The Option Fair will include a presentation on the application process and the opportunity to visit tables hosted by each Option School.

Current 5th-11th grade students and families who are interested in specific Option Schools are encouraged to attend one or more Open Houses hosted at each Option School. Visit the Learning Options webpage for more information and applications, as well as a complete list of Option Fairs and Open Houses.

Flu vaccines are now available for all district students at the Merlo Station Campus School-based Health Center. See attached flyer for details.

Flu shot flyer - English

Flu shot flyer - Spanish

Our first Dining for Dollars event of the year is on Monday, November 6th at the Cedar Hills Shake Shack. It will be running all day from 10:30am-10pm. They will donate 25% of purchases (excluding gift cards) when you present the flyer below on your phone. You can also order from their shack app for delivery or take out, and use code DONATE25 for the purchase to be included in the Terra Linda donation! Stop by for lunch or dinner!

The Beaverton School District is hosting a job fair at the District Administrative Office (1260 NW Waterhouse Ave.) on Tuesday, November 7th from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Wednesday November 8th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Specifically, we are hiring Paraeducator II positions; these are aides who support our special education classrooms. Salaries range from $20.61 to $26.40 and include benefits. To learn more about the position, please visit our Careers website.

We hope to see you there! Don't forget to bring your resume.

November

3 PTC Harvest Party for students during the school day

6 Dining for Dollars at Shake Shack

7 Parent Teacher Conferences from 4-8 PM (conference sign-ups coming 10/23)

8 Parent Teacher Conferences from 8 AM-8PM (no school for students)

9 No School (conference compensation day)

10 No School (Veterans Day holiday observed)

15 PTC meeting (6:30-8:00 on Zoom)

16 OBOB meeting (3:05-4:00)

20-24 School Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

29 Picture Retake Day

Please note a change to the date for STEAM NIGHT in the spring: This event is now on April 26!

For safety and success in PE, please have your child wear rubber-soled athletic shoes (i.e. tennis shoes) on days they have PE.

More information coming, but I wanted to let you know that we have secured a bus that will allow us to offer after school opportunities for some of our students, including enrichment options for Grades 4 & 5. In the past, we have used funding from a variety of sources to pay for this, including PTC, a BEF Grant, and our general fund. We are still working on funding sources, but we are tentatively planning to be up and running from December 6-May 15. We are excited about the possibilities and will share more information when it's available.

We are on Instagram @terralindatigers and on Facebook at Terra Linda Elementary!

Please label your child's water bottle, lunch box and outerwear before sending them to school! It makes it so much easier for us to return them.

Please do not drop students off on the park side of the school. Our parent drop off area is directly in front of the office. Thank you for observing a slow, safe speed as you maneuver this area.