Stoller Weekly
October 16th, 2019
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- Wednesday, October 16th 6:30 - 8pm - Fall Conferences (see article below)
- Wednesday, October 16th - Stoller Scholastic Book Fair (see article below for hours)
- Thursday, October 17th 8am - 8pm - Fall Conferences/No School for Students (see article below)
- Thursday, October 17th - Stoller Scholastic Book Fair (see article below for hours)
- Friday, October 18th - No School for Students
- Friday, October 18th - Chromebook Insurance Deadline
- Wednesday, October 23rd - Picture Retakes (see article below)
- Wednesday, October 30th 8:15 - 9am - Principal Coffee Chat in the Library
- Friday, November 1st - No School for Students/Grading Day
- Tuesday, November 5th - Lost and Found Pickup (see article below)
- Thursday, November 7th - Pre-ACT Offered to all 8th Graders (more information to come)
- Thursday, November 7th @ 7pm - Fall Band Concert in the Stoller Gym
Important News and Upcoming Events
Chromebook Insurance - Deadline is Friday, October 18th
Parents of students in grades 6-12, if you have not paid the Chromebook Damage Loss Coverage fee by Friday, October 18, 2019, you are declining coverage and will be responsible for paying the full price for any damage or loss that occurs.
- All students are automatically enrolled in the District’s Chromebook Damage/Loss Protection Program to financially protect the student against damage or loss for their district issued Chromebook. The fee is $20 per school year per Chromebook, up to a maximum of $60 per school year per family. The fee is waived for families who qualify for the free or reduced meal benefits program and have completed the Permission to Share Form.
- To pay the fee, you can access the Online Payment System at: https://or-beaverton.intouchreceipting.com/ to pay.
- To access the system, you will need an active your ParentVUE account. If you do not have a ParentVUE account, contact your school for an Activation Key code. Once the ParentVUE account is created, it may take up to 24 hours for the Online Payment System account to be activated. Here is a link to information on ParentVue: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/PS/Pages/parentvue_studentvue.aspx
- If you do not have access to a computer, you can pay using cash or a check in the school’s front office.
- Each student's account is charged the Damage / Loss fee at the beginning of each school year. Students will need to pay the assigned fee to be eligible for the Protection Program Coverage. Students may choose to decline coverage. Students who decline the protection plan will be responsible for full repair or replacement costs if anything happens to the Chromebook.
- To decline coverage on a checked-out Chromebook, use this form: Link To Form to Decline Chromebook Damage/Loss Coverage.
- Visit District website page on Chromebook Resources for more information: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/future-ready/chromebook-resources
Student Success Act
Speak Up 4 Student Success: HB 3427 - Student Success Act
The Oregon Legislature passed and the Governor signed the $2 billion Student Success Act (HB 3427) in Spring 2019. This is an historic and much needed investment in K-12 schools. The Beaverton School District could be able to access an estimated $34 million per year through a state application process.
School districts are required to apply for funds, and must engage their community in a needs assessment process prior to the application for funds. We will host a series of Community Conversations - Speak Up 4 Student Success in several locations throughout the BSD. Schools will also be engaging their communities in these conversations during September and October.
Please join us to talk about what student success looks like in the Beaverton School District? What is going well in Beaverton schools? What areas/services/programs could we improve?
Your voice matters! We welcome your perspective and opinion.
Speak Up 4 Student Success Community Conversations offered in English & Spanish:
· Monday, October 21, 2019 at Aloha High School, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Budget Listening & Learning Session) For more information, and to complete a BSD Needs Survey, please visit the Student Success Act webpage.
Stoller AVID Food Drive
The drive will begin on Monday, October 21st and will run until November 13th. Your student can bring donated items and drop them off in the large bins that will be around the school during the drive. Thanks in advance for your support!
Picture Retakes
Retake day for Stoller Middle School is quickly approaching. If we did not see you on picture day or you would like a new image, Dorian Studio will be taking pictures on Wednesday, October 23rd. Do not miss out on ordering pictures of your student.
Pre-orders for picture packages may be placed online at ios.mydorian.com using Stoller Middle School's access key, 984A7UHN. Online pre-orders using your school's access key are available up to 4 days after retake day. After the 4-day grace period, parents can call the customer advocate department at (800) 826-3535 to place an order.
For order accuracy, please return your completed envelope on picture day for all payment types. Para la exactitud de su pedido, por favor devuelva su sobre el día de fotografía para todos los tipos del pago.
If you have questions please call our
Customer Advocate Department at (800) 826-3535
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is wrapping up! You can still visit our Book Fair in the Community Room here at Stoller today and tomorrow and order online.
Book Fair Hours
Wednesday
3:50 - 6pm, and 6:30 - 7:45pm
Thursday
2 - 7:45pm
PTO 50 for 50 Fundraiser
Stoller's ONLY Fundraiser 50 for 50 is in full swing!
Donate $50 per family so we can reach our goal of $50,000 as a school! Stoller PTO supports: Art Literacy, Library Update, Campus Beautification, Classroom Funds/Teacher Support, Classroom Emergency Kits, Clubs, Maker Space, Wellness Center, and Marching Band!
Write a check to Stoller PTO and drop it in the office, donate online www.stollerpto.com or through your employers website (ex. https://intel.benevity.org/ , https://nike.benevity.org/ )
We have raised a total of $9,960 so far - if we reach our goal of $50,000 as a school there will be a school-wide prize!
Nike Matching link: https://we.nike.com/login > Give Money > Make a Matched Donation
Intel Matching link: https://intel.benevity.org/ (Matching request must be completed in the same quarter as the donation. Please submit your request as soon as possible.)
TAG Information
Every year all students are considered for identification as Talented and Gifted in the Beaverton School District. Oregon law and District policy define gifted students as those who score at or above the 97th percentile on a standardized, nationally normed test of mental ability and/or academic achievement. Behavioral, learning, and/or performance information is also considered before a student is identified for TAG services. These services are provided by your child's classroom teacher(s). The BTSN informative presentation can be found HERE.
If you think your child might qualify by exhibiting qualities that typically are used to describe giftedness, you may wish to complete a Parent Information Form which can be picked up from the main office. Completing this form gives our school TAG committee more information about your child, but it is not required. All qualified students will be considered regardless of form completion. Completing this form does not guarantee that you child will be tested.
The Parent Information Form must be completed and returned to the TAG facilitator, 6th Grade: Trish Kelley & 7th/8th Grade: Aleah Steinzeig, or the Main Office.
The deadline to submit Parent Information Forms is Monday, October 21st.
5th Grade Parent Night
Please note that our 5th Grade Parent Open House has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 14th from 5:30 - 7pm.
(Click on "Stoller Clubs" above to visit our page on the Stoller Website)
Activity Bus
Badminton Club - Session 2
Is your child interested in improving their badminton skills and playing challenging games? What a great way to start the day!
Session Two of Badminton Club starts the week of October 28th and the cost is $35. Detailed information about the dates and times may be found on the Badminton Session Two - Parent Permission Form 2019-2020 (also available in the Main Office).
Online: Pay online at https://or-beaverton.intouchreceipting.com. Please bring completed registration form and turn in to the Main Office.
Check: Make checks payable to Stoller Middle School and staple to the registration form. Turn in registration form and check to the Main Office.
No Cash Accepted
GSA Club
The GSA Club is a safe place for LBGTQ+ students and allies to be and advocate for themselves and others. This club will meet on Thursdays from 4 - 5pm in room B8 beginning October 10th. If your child is interested, please have them fill out a GSA Club Parent Permission Form 2019-2020 (also available in the Main Office) and have them turn it in to the Main Office.
Please note that this club starts October 10th and the Activity Bus, if needed, is not available until October 22nd. You will need to make other transportation arrangements until October 22nd.
(Click on "Academic Competitions" above to visit our page on the Stoller Website)
OBOB - Oregon Battle of the Books
It is time to start making teams for OBOB (Oregon Battle of the Books)! You will need to fill out an OBOB Contract and Team Registration Form. Forms are available from Ms. Gillespie in D4, from Mrs. Anderson in the library, or you can print the forms from the links below. There will be a brief, optional, informational meeting Wednesday, October 30th at 8:30am in D4 for people who are new to OBOB, Stoller, or OBOB at Stoller. Form your team and start reading.
School Volunteer Opportunities
“Boo Breakfast” Staff Appreciation Event
The Boo Breakfast is October 31st! This is our first staff appreciation event of the year.
Please sign up below to bring an item. (You must have a volunteer account to sign up. Get one at www.stollerpto.com/volunteer )
Apple Cider (1 gallon)
Cheese Sticks (1 dozen)
Cuties Oranges (1 dozen)
Donut Holes (1 dozen)
Glazed Donuts (1 dozen)
Grapes (1 lb, washed and cut into individual bunches)
Muffins (1 dozen)
Quiche/Breakfast Casserole
Quiche/Breakfast Casserole – Gluten Free
Quiche/Breakfast Casserole – Vegetarian
Yogurt (1 dozen cartons)
Bring menu items (prepared and ready to serve) to the Stoller Office between 7:30-7:45am on October 31st.
If your item is non-perishable, you may bring it during setup on October 30th between 4-5pm. (Do not bring hot or cold items on Oct 30, please!)
Tips:
- Bring items prepared and ready to serve.
- Use a disposable container (foil pan, cardboard tray, etc.) that you do not want returned.
- Mark any utensils with your name (you can pick these up in the office on 10/31 after 11am).
Thank you for making the Boo Breakfast spook-tacular for Stoller Staff!
Volunteer at Stoller!
Interested in volunteering at Stoller? Visit www.StollerPTO.com/Volunteer to get started. If you are new to volunteering, you’ll find helpful instructions to create a volunteer account. If you are an existing volunteer, you’ll find a link to view current volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Badges
Do you volunteer regularly at Stoller Middle School?
This year, we will be implementing new Stoller Volunteer badges for regular volunteers. Occasional volunteers and visitors may still use a visitor sticker obtained from the office.
If you are a regular volunteer who helps out during school hours more than 3 times a year, please provide a photo of yourself that meets the following criteria:
- Head-shot (photo taken from chest/torso to top of head, like a passport photo)
- Blank or neutral background (it could be taken against a wall in your home)
- File name is your full name as it appears in your volunteer profile: FIRST_LAST.jpg
Send photo to StollerPTOVol@gmail.com by Oct 25. If you prefer a nickname printed on your badge, please specify that in your message.
Completed badges will be available in the alphabetical file boxes by the volunteer sign-in computer.
All volunteers must have a volunteer profile on file. If you are new to volunteering at Stoller, please visit www.stollerpto.com/volunteer for information on how to apply for a volunteer account or how to add Stoller Middle School to your current profile.
Maker Space Donations
Are you looking for somewhere to recycle items you no longer need? The Stoller Maker Space is the perfect place to donate unused, everyday, ordinary items. We only ask that these items are usable and clean.
Students are welcome to drop off these items at our Maker Space Drop-Off in front of Stoller's Maker Space. The Maker Space is located at the entrance of Blue Hall in the Lower Forum. Your donated items will be organized and then made available to teachers and students for class projects and activities.
Currently, a 6th grade team is looking for some Maker Supplies for an Engineering Design project. They are in need of straws, tooth picks, pipe cleaners, solo cups, string, clothes pins, paper plates and bowls. Additionally, a 7th grade team is looking for some Maker Supplies for a Stop Motion Animation project. They are looking for Play Doh and no longer wanted LEGO pieces. Especially the LEGO mini figs.
The Maker Space Supply Drop-Off is open all year and we will update you with student projects and specific supply needs.
District News/Resources for Parents
Free Food Market
Questions?
Contact Oregon Food Bank
(503) 282-0555
Learning Options
The application window for the District’s full day options programs & schools is now open. The application window closes Friday, December 6, 2019. To learn more about full day, partial day and revolving options programs in the District, visit the Learning Options webpage. We also have a calendar of open houses on the full day options program webpage.
Lost and Found
Stoller Middle School
Website: https://stoller.beaverton.k12.or.us/
Location: 14141 Northwest Laidlaw Road, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-356-2680
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stollermiddle/
Twitter: @StollerPOWER1