The Quill 10-30-20
Embrace-Inspire-Empower
A Thought or Two From Mr. Nieslanik
This will be our last newsletter before the end of the quarter, thus a friendly reminder to all that we are quickly approaching the end of this grading period. Many elective classes will end on November 12th. This is a perfect opportunity to look at your child's current grade and support them in completing the course strong. All yearlong classes will have a second quarter to the course, with some of these classes carrying on beginning on November 16th, while others will have a break before the second half of the class picks up later in the year. Also, due to the 4X4 schedule and the placement of electives it is possible that your student may have a different teacher for the second half of the course. This is unavoidable due to the nuances of the 4X4 schedule.
As always, we thank you for your partnership in all we do. Your voice, ideas, thoughts, questions, and celebrations alongside us are much appreciated. If you have any feedback, thoughts, or acknowledgments, please email me at David_Nieslanik@beaverton.k12.or.us.
Volunteers Needed to Monitor an offsite Wi-Fi Accessible, Safe Venue for Students
Please complete this form and we will soon email you with specific places and times. Feel free to contact SRHS Principal David Nieslanik or BHS Principal Anne Erwin.
Oregon Student Health Survey Information
Schedule Changes
New Chromebooks For Freshman
All 9th grade students who are still using one of the older-model Chromebooks from middle school are invited to come to Southridge during regular library hours or Hawk Support time to "trade up" for a newer Chromebook.
Regular Southridge library hours are 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM on school days. Our weekly Hawk Support times are Mondays and Thursdays 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon, plus Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Students wanting to upgrade should bring both their old Chromebook and its charger with them, as the newer Chromebooks use a different charger.
Yearbook Information!
Canvas Assignments/Grades versus Synergy Grades
IB Exam Registration
Return of Athletics Information
Student participation in high school athletics has been suspended in the Beaverton School District since the onset of COVID-19 restrictions in March. However, the District will be allowing athletic training and conditioning starting Monday, November 9. These workouts are NOT required and will in no way influence eventual team placement during the regular season for each sport. Again, these sessions are just for training and conditioning; teams will not be competing against other schools’ teams at this time.
Why would the District allow athletic participation when students aren’t allowed in school for instruction?
The District has started Phase 1 of Limited In-Person Instruction (LIPI) by allowing small groups of students on-site for the purpose of assessment and testing. The District is currently considering a Phase 2 plan for LIPI that would extend to some students with special needs, students in the English Language Learners program, students experiencing homelessness and students with no internet connectivity.
The return of students for athletic training and conditioning is part of Phase 1 and is in compliance with the Statewide Reopening Guidance K12 School Sports, Limited Return to Play. Furthermore, as stated by the Oregon Health Authority: “It is important to continue to encourage students to engage in physical activities for their psychological, emotional, physical and mental well-being.”
Will athletic training and conditioning conflict with Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL)?
All athletic training and conditioning sessions will be scheduled outside of instructional time. All students are expected to attend their online classes.
What safety protocols will be in place to protect both students and coaches?
Per state guidance, we’ll be adhering to the following safety protocols:
- All coaches and athletes must self-monitor for COVID symptoms and refrain from participation if symptoms exist.
- Participants will be screened upon arrival. Teams will be using one entrance and one exit. Contact tracing logs will be kept.
- Coaches, players and trainers will be required to wear a face covering when participating indoors. Coaches, players and trainers will be required to wear a face covering when participating outdoors when six feet of distance can’t be maintained.
- High-traffic areas, restrooms and commonly touched surfaces will be regularly cleaned and disinfected by the custodial staff. Coaches will clean equipment before, frequently during and at the end of sessions.
- Coaches and students will be divided into small cohorts: 25-person groups for indoor activities and 40-person groups for outdoor activities. Coaches and players may be further divided into smaller pods.
If an athlete tests positive for COVID-19, the family is required to immediately notify the athletic director, coach or principal. Any coaches or students who had contact with the infected athlete will be required to quarantine for two weeks or receive a doctor’s clearance to return to play.
Additional requirements will be communicated by individual schools and coaches.
What about full contact sports (as designated by the Oregon Health Authority), like football, basketball, wrestling, cheer and dance?
Athletes in these sports may only participate in training and conditioning. These teams can’t practice, scrimmage or compete against other schools’ teams at this time.
Other sports can participate in practices or intra-team scrimmages, as long as players are wearing face coverings. These teams can’t compete against other schools’ teams at this time.
What about other school activities like band, choir and clubs?
The District is currently considering a plan to allow participation in other school activities. Stay tuned for more information.
What steps are required for athletes to be allowed to participate in Season 1 training and conditioning sessions?
All athletes must have the following:
- An updated Medical Physical Form on file with the school
- A valid Athletic Participation Form on file with the school
Look for additional information from your school or coach. If you have questions, please contact your school’s athletic department.
Graduation Information for Seniors!
Seniors...228 Days! While we do not know what schools will look like in June, we do know one thing for sure: Graduation will take place. You will be recognized, you will be affirmed, and you will be celebrated.
For those of you who would like to place your order for cap & gown and other graduation materials from our graduation partner Jostens (jostens.com), please be on a look out for emails from Jostens during "Senior Celebration Order Week, the week of November 2nd. These emails from Jostens are important as they will provide you with the information about how to place your order and advice on how to prepare for graduation. Graduation material orders will be processed virtually. The deadline for your order with Jostens is Friday, November 13th. If you prefer to place your order without a payment you may do so by ordering at the Jostens toll-free number which will be provided in the emails from Jostens. Ordering a cap and gown from Jostens is your choice and is not required for graduation. You will get more information about how to get a loaner cap and gown as the time gets closer.
What’s important now is this: Embrace every opportunity to stay on track to graduate, Inspire those around you to finish the year strong, and Empower yourself to start your post high school plan. And, please enjoy every moment you have as a member of the Class of 2021 as you countdown to June 13, 2021. If you have any questions, please email Assistant Principal Sho Shigeoka.
Senior Class Meeting Video: All Seniors and Parents, Please Watch!
Our Collective Commitments to Antibias-Antiracism (ABAR) Work
As a district and a school we are focusing on ensuring that all students are able to engage in an inclusive, thoughtful, purposeful learning environment. By watching this short two-minute video you can better understand the direction of our work. At SRHS we are being purposeful to address CDL instruction, best instructional strategies, and ABAR collectively so that we can best meet the needs of all students. In a more specific way, below are the final goals of each department at SRHS as we improve our practice to be an anti-bias anti-racist learning environment.
- Counseling: Improve our Latino Family Outreach and Parent Nights, Support Affinity BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color).
- CTE: Increase number of non-traditional students into CTE programs and courses.
- English Language Arts: Increase use of images and texts from BIPOC authors and works in the classroom.
- English Language Development: Incorporate into the curriculum readings to support students understanding social norms in the U.S. while maintaining home language and culture.
- Fine Arts: Include BIPOC artists into the classroom
- Health and PE: Reflect BIPOC in example work, video and slide decks on health and physical literacy.
- Math: Use student voice to identify barriers to accessing math and address one barrier that will benefit all students.
- Performing Arts: Research BIPOC artists so that works can be incorporated that do not tokenize.
- Resource Sped: Identify one article or current event from a BIPOC viewpoint each month to incorporate into discussion/SDI.
- Science:
- Social Studies: Review of curriculum to diversify improve BIPOC representation.
- Specialized Programs: Individual ABAR goals to support department and student needs.
- World Languages: Research, learn about, and use gender neutral pronouns in language acquisition.
We are progress monitoring throughout the year and I will report back to our community the progress on our learning and our work.
November College Visits
The First Sticker Distributed in the Collect Them All Series
A Snapshot into This Week at SRHS
We fired up the Skyhawk 500
And feed roughly 800 people
at the Fall Drive-Through BBQ!
Skyhawk Spirit
Was felt by hundreds
Including students and staff alike!
Upcoming Important Dates
Th 11/5: National Honor Society Inductions: 6:00-7:00pm via Zoom
M 11/9 and T 11/10: Accreditation Visit by outside evaluating team
W 11/11: School Closed: Veteran's Day
Th 11/12: Last Day of Quarter/Semester One
F 11/13: No Classes: Quarter One Grading Day
M 11/16: First Day of Quarter Two/Semester Two (for some classes)
W 11/18: PTO Meeting: 4:45pm
W 11/25-F 11/27: School Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Th 12/3: Parent Chat: 6:30-7:30pm
W 12/9: PTO Meeting: 4:45pm
Southridge High School
Location: 9625 Southwest 125th Avenue, Beaverton, OR, USA
Phone: 503-356-2890