The Blue Jay Bulletin

As always there are lots of wonderful things going on here at Atfalati Ridge. If you want to see updates follow us on instagram @atfalati_ridge. Currently your students are completing our yearly art project. Ask them about the masks they are creating with our Artist Ms. Lulu. Coming up we have a Movie Night put on by our Blue Jay Booster, a school wide Feather competition, and the America Heart Association Kids Healthy Heart Challenge. To cap off the month we will have a spirit week as well.

Remember that the No School days coming up are for grading. Teachers will be preparing report cards for your students and you should receive those in the weeks following.

In partnership of education,

Dani Johnson

Principal

Atfalati Ridge Elementary School

(503) 844 - 1240

www.hsd.k12.or.us/atfalati

February - Black History Month

February 2 - Spirit Assembly, 7:45am

February 2 - Booster Club Movie Night, 6-9pm

February 3 - No School

February 6 - No School

February 5-11 - National Counseling Week

February 7-17 - Feather Competition

February 8 - Booster Club Meeting

February 10 - Kids Healthy Heart Assembly, 7:45am, Challenge begins

February 13-17 - Spirit Week

• Mon = Camo Day
• Tues = Sunglasses and Mustache Day
• Wednesday = Crazy Pattern/Mismatch Day
• Thursday = Shine Bright Day (bright colors, glitter, metallic)
• Friday = Colors Wars (each grade is assigned a color) Teachers will share what color

February 15 - Lockdown Drill completed during the day

February 17 -Random Acts of Kindness Day

February 20 - No School

February 22 - School Bus Appreciation Day

February 23 - 100th Day of School for grades 1-6

February 24 - 100th Day of School for Kinder

February 28 - Fire Drill completed during the day

March 2 - Read Across America Day

Reminder that classes and instruction start at 7:45am. Our doors open at 7:15am. If your child eats school breakfast or bring breakfast to school, please make sure they arrive with enough time to eat and make it to class by 7:45. We don't want kids missing out on important learning and connection time!

Dear Families –

The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge program is kicking off on Friday, February 10th! Your child will choose a heart healthy challenge to Move More or Be Kind and earn a FREE Be The Torch Wristband! We encourage every student and family to register online and learn Hands-Only CPR as a family through FINN’S MISSION.

Register today on the FREE Kids Heart Challenge App or at http://www2.heart.org/goto/AtfalatiRidge

Special School Incentives:

When our school reaches -

$500, each kid will get a Golden Feather

$1000, every kid will get a piece of candy at lunch

$1500, there will be music at lunch, and AHA will supply the school with $150 of recess equipment

$2000, every class will get 10 extra minutes of recess

$3000, AHA will supply the school with $300 of recess equipment

When individual students raise $50 you will instantly earn a Be The Torch wristband, 4 Heart Heroes, and a Mystery Gift!

Please join us for a fun-filled night of movies, food, and friends. See the flyer above for information.

Feel free to wear your jammies, bring blankets, pillows, etc. to get comfy and cozy as we watch Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile!

As we head into winter, our weather can change dramatically which may include snow and/or ice. Sometimes this leads to school closures or delays. The best way to access information is through our district website. This is updated frequently. You can also download the HSD app in the apple store or android shop that will provide alerts.

Don't forget to sign up to receive District Hot News Newsletter. This bulletin includes important information about district events, resources, committees, etc. This is a great way be involved in decision making with the district. Click the link here for current and past newsletters.

If you are interested in volunteering in our school, please visit the HSD volunteer site to get your application completed. All volunteers must go through the application and approval process. Get yours in early so you can join the fun events we have planned for the year!

I want to be a VOLUNTEER Click Here

You can also check the status of your volunteer application HERE

The Hillsboro School District offers many opportunities for parents and guardians to get involved and have their voices heard. Please consider attending a PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) meeting.

• Asian Pacific Islander Night on February 2, at Poynter Middle School from 5:30-7:30. This is an opportunity to come together with food, connect fellow API families, watch cultural performers and enjoy time in community. Please share event flyer with your API families.
  

• Black Village Family Advisory Committee on January 9th, from 6-7pm via zoom Please click on this link to join! (Zoom Meeting ID 842 2714 6005)

• Family Engagement information HERE

At Atfalati Ridge we consistently encourage, support and teach positive behavior to help students and staff feel valued, engaged, and successful.

It's a GREAT day to be a BLUE JAY!

29174 NW King St, North Plains, Oregon 97133

(503) 844-1240

johnsond@hsd.k12.or.us