DDSD For You

The DDSD For You Newsletter is emailed to district staff, families, and community members every quarter. It is a place where we will provide information to you about what is happening in our community. We want this to be a space for families to share their feedback, their voices, and their ideas to improve our events.

This is the last newsletter for this school year! This newsletter includes summer activities for the whole family.

Please take the survey at the bottom of this Newsletter to help us improve it. We look forward to collaborating with you!

Do you have a child starting Kindergarten in September?

Sign up your child for a FREE 2-Week Summer Program (Early Kindergarten Transition Program)

• Children attend class from Monday to Thursday

Session 1

• July 11-July 21 (Mon-Thurs)
• 8:45am-12:45pm
• Breakfast and lunch provided

Session 2

• July 25-August 4 (Mon-Thurs)
• 8:45am-12:45pm
• Breakfast and lunch provided

For more information, connect with your school.

Intercambio is an informal language & cultural exchange program between Spanish and English speakers. Participating encourages community members to develop relationships and foster communication with diverse groups of people in our community. We will be doing lots of fun activities including having a potluck on our last day as a celebration. Find the closest location to you and join us! No registration required.

July 12th - August 4th

Tuesdays: Ventura Park 5-6

Wednesdays: Lincoln park 5-6

Thursdays: Gilbert Park 5-6

*Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on, classes will be held outside*

Lunch + Play is a daily drop-in program with on-site staff providing free lunch, games, play and activities to youth and the community. Below are a few sites in the David Douglas community. For a complete list of the Lunch + Play locations around Portland

www.portland.gov/parks/freelunch

Gateway Discover Park - 10520 NE Halsey Street

June 27th - August 26th

Program hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Meal Service: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lincoln Park - SE 135th and Mill Street

June 27th - August 26th

Program hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Meal Service: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Mill Park (Mobile + Play) - SE 117th Avenue and Mill Court

June 27th - August 26th

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Program hours: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Meal Service: 11:30 pm - 12:30 pm

Raymond Park - SE 118th Avenue and SE Liebe Street

June 27th - August 26th

Program hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Meal Service: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Ventura Park - 460 SE 113th Avenue

June 27th - August 26th

Program Hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Portland Parks and Recreation's Sumer Free ForAll program is back! Throughout the summer they will be hosting free concerts, movies, performances and meals for kids! Visit their website for more details and schedules:

www.portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/sffa

Summer classes and camps are now live on the online catalog! Camps and classes are available for students in grades 2-12 in science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts (STEAM).

In-person Open School East classes will run weekly from June 27th to August 5th.

Online classes run from June 27th to August 8th.

Saturday Academy offers a wide variety of STEAM classes and camps throughout the summer and beyond. Tuition assistance is available for all of our classes and camps. There is no application. Visit the website to learn more!

Click here to register!

June Events - Pride Month

• June 15th - Putting the Pieces Together: 6:00 - 7:00 pm free virtual workshop Register

Join FACT Oregon which is partnering with The Arc Oregon to start putting the pieces of a Supported Decision-Making agreement together for yourself or your soon-to-be adult.

Participants will leave:

• Able to identify the supports that work for you or your young adult
• With examples of SDM Agreements they can use
• With the next steps in place to empower your child to make informed decision

August Events -

• August 7th - Bike Fair - Lincoln Park Elementary

This event is in preparation for August 21st. Come join us for some free help to prepare any bike questions you may have. There will also be some fun outdoor activities, if you do not have a bike still come and hangout! We will set up a temporary playground with chalk art and non permanent artwork. It will stay up until the 21st so in between the two events it can be utilized and played with.

• August 21st - Sunday parkways

There will be a 4.5 mile bike loop for you and your family. You can use anything that dose not have a motor if you do not want to use a bike, or you can walk/run. At different locations throughout the loop there will be community organizations and vendors with resources and opportunities. More information will be shared in our David Douglas School District Facebook.

Saturdays: 11:30am - 3:30pm

11741 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97266

ORG INTEREST FORM

Open Farm Days feature seasonal activities like herbalism, seed saving, and lunch cooked by our community chefs. The farm has beehives, chickens, a nature playground, multiple gardens, and a wetland area to explore. This event is loosely structured and mostly self-guided.

• They offer free produce from the farm for you to taste and take home when available.
• They invite you to help take care of the land by partaking in a garden stewardship project.
• There are guided farm tours offered at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Lunch will be served between our times.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, The City of Portland Water Bureau expanded the qualifications for its financial assistance programs. They know that times are tough for everyone and are here to help.

Assistance is available in the form of bill discounts for sewer and water charges, crisis vouchers, payment arrangements, and fixture repair services. These resources are available in Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

Call: (503)823-7770

Email: pwbcustomerservice@portlandoregon.gov

Multnomah County Health Centers are offering in-person and telemedicine (phone appointments) options for patient care. Call 503-988-5558 to schedule a visit.

For more information visit: Multnomah County Clinic website

Every week:

• Rosewood COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

NO APPOINTMENTS NEEDED, NO INSURANCE OR ID REQUIRED

Saturdays: 11am - 4pm

(971)354-1420

14127 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233

First, second and booster doses:

Pfizer (ages 5+), Moderna (18+)

Summer Hours!

Mondays:

• Cherry Park Elementary School: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Starts: June 27th - Closed on: 6/20, 7/4

• VenturaPark Elementary School: 9:45 am - 10:45 am

Starts: June 27th - Closed on: 6/20, 7/4, 9/5

• Floyd Light Middle School: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  

Starts: June 27th - Closed on: 6/20, 7/4

Tuesdays:

• Mill Park Elementary School: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Starts: June 21st - Closed on: 7/5

• Earl Boyles Elementary School: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  

Starts: June 21st - Closed on: 6/21, 6/28, 7/5

• Lincoln Park Elementary School: 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Starts: June 21st - Closed on: 7/5, 9/6

• Menlo Park Elementary: CLOSED FOR SUMMER - 15300 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97230
  

  Menlo Families can shop at Glenfair School (Tuesdays 12:30 - 2:00 pm)

Wednesdays:

• Gilbert Park Elementary School: 11:00 am 12:30 pm
  

Starts: June 22nd Closed on: 7/6

Thursdays:

• David Douglas High School - South Building: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  

Starts: June 23rd Closed on: 7/7

Fridays:

• Gilbert Heights Elementary School: 9:00 am - 9:45 am

Starts: June 24th Closed on: 7/8, 7/9

Thank you for being a part of our team we look forward to collaborating more and hearing all your wonderful thoughts and ideas. Below you will find all our social media and contact information. Please follow and tag us in any post or pictures you have with your Douglas pride!!!

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

At the top of this newsletter, you will find our numbers/Emails please reach out with any questions or concerns you may have!

Email: school_dist40@ddsd40.org
Website: https://www.ddouglas.k12.or.us/departments/esl/
Location: 11300 NE Halsey St Portland, OR 97220
Phone: (503) 261 - 8249

Here is the link to our previous Newsletters:

- January 21st

- March 18th

- May 20th