DOLPHIN DIGEST 12/5/2024

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ትርጉም ይፈልጋሉ? ከላይ ያለውን "መተርጎም" የሚለውን አገናኝ ጠቅ ያድርጉ.

We’re so glad to have you as part of our school community!

This weekly newsletter is developed and sent in partnership between school administration and the PTA. If you have information you'd like shared in the newsletter, please email it to ArletaSchoolPTA@gmail.com. Keep scrolling for the latest.

We acknowledge Portland rests on traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla and many other Tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River. #HonorNativeLand https://youtu.be/ETOhNzBsiKA

• Thru Dec. 13: Share-A-Toy Donation Drive and Season of Giving Donation Drive

• Dec 2-7: Arleta Scholastic Book Fair, Arleta Library

• Dec 7: Winter Bazaar 11am-2pm in the cafeteria

• Dec 7: Winter Weather Essentials Distribution at Montavilla Community Center, 11am-2pm

• Dec 9: Successful Schools Survey deadline.

• Dec 11: ¿Por Que No? Dine-In 11am-10pm, 4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd

• Dec 12: Litter Pick-up 2:30-3pm (meet at picnic benches)

• Dec 12: 3rd-5th Grade Musical Showcase 5:30-7pm in the auditorium.

• Dec 18th: Early Release (11:50am)

• Dec 19th: SUN School Showcase 4-5pm in the auditorium/Last day of SUN School

• Dec 20th: Last day of school before Winter Break

• Dec 20th: SUN School Winter Term Registration Forms due

Arleta School Calendar

Updated PPS District Calendars:

English language PPS District Calendar 2024-25

Spanish language PPS District Calendar 2024-25

Vietnamese language PPS District Calendar 2024-25

Our Arleta Winter Bazaar is coming up Saturday! Our school secretary Nicole told me that her own 4th grader, who attends a different school, is still talking about last year’s Arleta Winter Bazaar and how amazing he thinks Arleta students are because of the incredible things they created and because the whole event felt so special, festive and fun. Come enjoy and add to children’s joy! 11-2 in the Cafeteria. The Book Fair will be open in the library, too!

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend Family-Teacher conferences last week! It was amazing to feel, see and hear our school filling up with meaningful staff-family partnership. Some of you weren’t able to make it yet; please reach out to your child’s teacher to reschedule. By attending this conference you ensure your child knows you’re connected and talking to their teachers and staff, which is a powerful way to improve their learning and overall experience at school. Staff can already see improvements from families having learned certain things were or were not happening as they’d thought! Thank you all for that very appreciated support! And, thank you so much to all the parents who made such an incredible meal and experience for our staff to enjoy together. I walked in our staff room about 4:30 to see pretty much every one of our certified staff members seated at beautifully adorned tables and smiling as they ate, talked and had a quick minute to rest. Thank you so much!

If you clicked the Successful Schools Survey link Nicole sent mid-week- you helped almost double our response rate! We’re still 16 away from last year’s total though, which we are really hoping to greatly surpass to ensure our results are representative of our community. Please share your perspectives to help us improve: our School Climate Team and Instructional Leadership Teams use your responses to write our school climate goal and specific actions to take. For example, our goal is to improve a sense of belonging for all of our students. One of our strategies is to utilize our new Social Emotional Learning Resource, Caring School Community. A component is Cross-Age Buddies, and after Cross-Age Buddy experiences (ie, each 1st grade class is paired up with a 4th grade class and has monthly activities together), we use an assessment tool to analyze whether buddies are engaged in talking and listening to each other, acting in caring ways toward one another, to then practice and plan for our next cross-age buddy experience. The survey gives you a chance to share how various activities we implement at school are working for your child.

Request / Reminder for our families who walk their dogs to school for arrival or dismissal: Please do not bring your dog along with you if the dog could get elevated and bark or lunge. Dogs are to be kept on the perimeter of campus. Dogs should not be brought into the line for SUN pick up.

In closing, I’m deeply saddened to share that the family of one of our students has experienced a heartbreaking loss. Here is the link for donations being raised for our student's uncle and cousin shared by his mom... who expressed her deepest appreciation for the care she feels in our community and for any possible donations. gofundme link. Our student’s mom asked to also share the message of the seriousness of mental health and how important it is to watch the signs of loved ones and to check on them often so they feel supported in dark times. "Although my sister-in-law lost her life to fentanyl she was also really struggling mentally."

Thank you for each of your part in the many different and vital ways we come together in support of each other.

Lisa

The Arleta School Book Fair is currently running now through Saturday. We've had an amazing volunteer turn out. Thank you so much to all the Arleta parents making it happen!

We still have two slots open. If you are able to help out during the Winter Bazaar, or especially if you are available on Saturday to help pack up the book fair after it closes at the end of the Winter Bazaar we could still use your help. Sign up following this link to Signup Genius!

Every year our Arleta Counselors, SUN Program and PTA Inclusion Committee team up to rally our community to raise funds in support of Arleta families. Gift cards will be purchased to directly support families for holiday meals, gifts or fulfill whatever their needs are. Our fundraising goal is $2,700 so that each family receives $150. So far we've raised $742.

Donations can be made via venmo to @Audrienne-Manansala (school counselor), or bring cash, check or unused gift cards to the office for Ms. Aud by Friday, December 13th at 3pm. Please give generously!

SUN, in partnership with the PTA Inclusion Committee, is hosting the 3rd annual toy drive to provide families an opportunity to come select holiday gifts before the winter break. We are seeking donations of new or excellent condition toys to include in the toy drive.

Check your kid's room for those forgotten or unused toys, or purchase something from one of our local shops like Hammer + Jacks or Red Castle Games, then bring it to the office by December 13th. Email melissasircy@gmail.com with any questions. Thanks for your support!

If you would like to shop the Toy Drive for your family Dec 16-20, set up an appointment with Raina Bilbrew at rbilbrew@pps.net.

View translated flyers/Folletos traducidos aquí/tờ rơi được dịch ở đây/

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There's still time for your child to join an Oregon Battle of the Books team! Children competing in Oregon Battle of the Books read select books from the OBOB booklist, and compete in teams to answer questions in matches that pit their knowledge of the story against teams in other schools.

If your child is interested in joining this free competitive book trivia tournament, you can sign them up with this link. If you are unsure or have questions about OBOB, there will be an information session on December 12th at 2:45PM that you are welcome to attend. Or, you can send questions to areltaobob@gmail.com.

You can find the list of books here! Practice matches (pool play) will be held during the school day on Thursdays during the OBOB season instead of after school. By doing so, we hope this allows many more students the flexibility to participate. Books are available at the school library but you can click here to see the books on the Multnomah County Library website, including audiobooks. To go to the Arleta OBOB website, click here!

Registration will be extended to December 15th and a new schedule will be sent out afterwards.

Keep an eye out in your student's backpack for a new monthly newsletter from the PTA. The newsletter is meant to highlight upcoming events and important news, all on a handy one-page flyer that can be hung on your fridge. Let us know what you think at ArletaSchoolPTA@gmail.com!

Arleta's Scholastic Bookfair opened on Monday and runs through this Saturday, December 7th. The book fair will be open 8am-3:30pm, in the library, Monday-Friday (provided we have parent volunteers on the days that Ms. Street is at Llwellyn) and will be open from 11am-2pm on Saturday Dec 7th during the Arleta Winter Bazaar. Help your kids develop a life-long love of reading as they excitedly browse the book fair. Get a sneak peak at some of the most popular books featured at the fair here and get to know a book better!

Kids and adults may bring cash, credit cards, checks made out to Arleta Elementary School, or your child can use a Scholastic eWallet. You can set up an eWallet for your child to use when their class is taken to the book fair, by clicking here! New to eWallets? View this video explaining how they work! A portion of sales will go back to the school to help fund our own scholastic, literary pursuits. And 25% of online sales during the book fair period will be given back to the school, which is a great double whammy for your holiday shopping. Click here to go to the Arleta Scholastic Bookfair page to learn more.

Click here for the Scholastic Bookfair flyer in English.

Dale clic para el folleto de Faria del Libro en español.

Want to volunteer to help at the fair? Click here to sign up to help!

Please join us for the Arleta Winter Bazaar, on Saturday December 7th from 11am-2pm in the Arleta Annex. Enjoy crafts made and sold by students, warm drinks, and our bake sale. (Bring some small bills, as not everyone will be able to take cards.) Browse our Scholastic Book Fair. Buy a raffle ticket for the chance to win cool gifts. Enjoy the holidays with our school community. We look forward to seeing you!

Raffle Highlights:

• Portland Pickles: Game tickets + swag (yes, it’s a big dill).

• 5 & Dime: Gift cards + merch to fuel your nostalgia and cool vibes.

• Ann McCulloch Shop & Studio: Festive holiday goodies, because you deserve something cute.

• McMenamins: A gift card for some post-shopping refreshments (or pre-shopping, we don’t judge).

• Nike: A gift card AND employee store pass—because nothing says “holiday spirit” like new kicks.

• AND MORE from your favorite local businesses!

Shop, snack, and snag some goodies for your gift list (or yourself—we won’t tell). See you there!

¿Por Que No? is generously donating a portion of their proceeds to help fund programs and events at Arleta School. Help out the school and eat delicious, nationally-renowned tacos at the same time, on December 11th, from 11am-10pm at their Hawthorne location. Click here to see their menu!

Join us for the last litter pick-up of the year to help keep our grounds safe and clean for the kids. We'll meet on Thursday, Dec 12 at 2:30pm, at the picnic benches to pass out gloves, grabbers, and bags, and litter pick-up generally lasts no more than half an hour.

Our third through fifth grades are letting their musical skills shine at the Arleta Winter Concert, Thursday December 12th, from 5:30-7pm at the Arleta auditorium. It's always a fun and sweet show for very proud parents and family and friends.

Third graders performing in the concert must arrive by 5:15pm.

Fourth graders performing in the concert must arrive by 5:45 pm.

Fifth graders performing in the concern must arrive by 6:15 pm.

Students may wear normal clothes or dress up. Audience members are encouraged to stay for the whole concert!

Arleta PTA's website helps parents connect to programs and keeps us all updated on events and resources at the school. But did you know it's run by parent volunteers? We need a new volunteer to upload flyers and information to our GoDaddy website. Knowledge of html or other web languages is not necessary but some familiarity with website building software is a plus (though not a requirement) and the tasks take about 30-45 minutes once a week. This is a way to help Arleta from the comfort of your home! Our outgoing volunteer Sheryl Moren will train you.

To volunteer please email the PTA by clicking the button below.

The Successful Schools Survey is an opportunity for students, staff, and families to provide important feedback on their school environments, learning experiences, and sense of well-being and safety at school.

We've had just 16 fewer responses this year compared to last year, and we want to make sure that more Arleta families get to weigh in.

The survey is conducted once every school year to provide timely information to schools, district leadership, and the community, allowing us to make informed decisions about school climate and culture. The survey closes Monday, December 9.

You can complete the Successful Schools Survey online using the link provided below. Please complete one survey per household. If you have more than one student at PPS, we ask that you complete the survey considering the experiences of your eldest child. The survey will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete and is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Somali, Vietnamese and Chinese.

https://surveys.panoramaed.com/portlandor/fall24family

For more information about the Successful Schools Survey, please go to pps.net/sss2024."

Click here for translated flyers.

The 4th grade girls basketball team is selling hoodies and t-shirts to help fund team equipment. Get your very own Arleta Dolphins gear by placing an order by December 11: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/199F5iDp7Q00V9Zbtz0gOp5XNSdiRB9y-stUdIEX3c6E/viewform?edit_requested=true

Arleta's Winter Bazaar on Dec 7th is a highlight of the year, bringing everyone together to showcase our kids' creativity and enjoy a little magic of the season. But we need parent participation in a couple of ways:

We need parent volunteers to help make the event happen. We especially still need help setting up and cleaning up the event!

We also need help making delicious things for the bake sale. Have a recipe you're proud of? Sign up by clicking the button below!

Let’s come together to make this event one to remember. Thanks for supporting Arleta Elementary!

You make our school a better place to be!

The lost and found rack is bursting with clothes! Are you missing something? Check out the Lost and Found rack while you're at school and retrieve your missing thing! There are six pairs of glasses at the lost and found in the office. Are one of them yours? Come find out!

SUN School Registration forms will come home with your child on December 13th. Act quickly to reserve your spots for next year. Registration forms must be completed at returned back to the school office by December 20th (the last day of school before winter break).

Come see all that the kids have been learning and creating at SUN School at the SUN School Showcase on December 19th, from 4-5pm, in the auditorium! Flyers for the showcase will go home next week!

Arleta has a small food pantry, clothes closet, and a variety of toiletries available for the use of any Arleta family. To set up an appointment to use the pantry or the closet, please email our SUN School Coordinator, Raina Bilbrew at rbilbrew@pps.net or raina.bilbrew@portlandoregon.gov or call or text her at 971-803-8986.

Email Lisa Hugelier lisa.hugelier@gmail.com with questions.

Vaccines play a crucial role in protecting our students from serious illnesses and help keep our community safe. Parents/ Guardians of students who are due to receive vaccines should receive a letter in the mail. Please check if your child’s vaccinations are current, including their recommended flu shot, and contact your medical provider or any of the resources listed below.

Multnomah County Student Health Centers

OHSU Wellness Center

Multnomah County Vaccination Clinic (English)

Clínica Comunitaria de Vacunación Gratuita (Spanish)

The Lottery School Application window has opened and will close December 16th! If you are interested in learning more about different lottery options, please find out about each school's Information Night.

Please reach out to Ms. Aud if you have any questions about PPS lottery middle schools.

Join us for an afternoon of free activities for LGBTQ2SIA+ youth and allies! Explore exhibitions and come dressed in your grooviest threads. Join a workshop with performance artist Carla Rossi. Speak your truth at the open mic. Make art, make friends, and have fun! Youth of all ages are welcome. GSA/QSA advisors and other supporting adults are welcome, too. Click here to register!

Bank of American offers its customers free admission to OMSI, the Portland Art Museum, and the Portland Japanese Garden, once a month. This month's free admission weekend is this weekend, December 7th and 8th. Click here for more information!

If you enjoy the musical talents of Ms. Angie every morning why not come and see her in a holiday musical? Scrooge the musical is a fun, musical version of Charles Dicksons, "A Christmas Carol"

This play does have a ghost scene that may be scary for very young children. Click here for tickets.

Email: ArletaSchoolPTA@gmail.com
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PPS District policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. BP 1.801.020. Not all outside groups comply with the District’s non-discrimination policy. Families are strongly encouraged to review all materials closely.