Stoller Weekly
April 15, 2021
Important Dates
Wednesdays - Free tutoring for Stoller Students (see info below)
Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm - Stoller Outdoor Library (see info below)
Friday, April 9, 2021 - 2020/21 Yearbook Sales Open (see info below)
Friday, April 16, 2021 - Grading Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Monday, April 19, 2021 - Hybrid Learning Begins (more info below)
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - Staff Development Work Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Message From The Principal
Good Afternoon Stoller families,
We are excited and ready to welcome students back into the building on Monday.
Staff will be greeting students and helping them find their way. Upon arrival, students will enter the building at entrances designated by halls and proceed to their first period classes. Staff members will be available to point all students, new and returning in the correct direction. If you haven't already, please review this video with your student. It will explain how they will make their way around Stoller safely.
Students may go directly to their classrooms between 9:45am and 10:10am. Those arriving after 10:10am must sign-in through the main office and get a late slip.
Masks are required except when eating or drinking or taking an official mask break. Extra masks will be available in all of the classrooms and the main office.
To comply with safety guidelines we needed to schedule 8th grade lunch later in the day. We would like to encourage 8th grade students to bring a healthy snack and water bottles from home. There will be time in their schedule to eat their snack safely in their classrooms. We have a limited snack supply in the office for those students that need one.
Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend!
Important News
Stoller Weekly Special Edition
On Monday, April 12th we sent out a special edition of the Stoller Weekly covering return to in-person learning school information, guidelines, policies and procedures.
It includes information specific to Stoller; including building hours for hybrid students, meal service information, sign-in/sign-out procedures and much more.
Click here to read.
Hybrid Schedule - Building Hours
The building will open to students attending hybrid classes at 9:45am.
School will start at 10am and will end at 3:50pm.
Students may go directly to their classrooms between 9:45am and 10:10am. Those arriving after 10:10am must sign-in through the main office and get a late slip.
Attendance Group 1 - Monday/Thursday
Attendance Group 2 - Tuesday/Friday
Wednesdays - Asynchronous Learning for CDL and Hybrid Students
If you are in a bus zone, the Transportation Department will be emailing bus information to you when routes have been finalized. Or you may also look up your bus route here.
Students Needing Chromebooks for In Person Learning (IPL)
For students who have been using a personal device for Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL) and are joining us for IPL and want a Chromebook, please put in a request through a Student Help Desk ticket by emailing shd@beaverton.k12.or.us.
Please include the following in the ticket:
- If you are in Group 1 or Group 2
- Student ID number
Devices may be picked up on Friday, April 16th between 2p and 4pm. Or Monday, April 19th between 8:30 and 4pm.
*If you would like to continue using your personal, portable device, for IPL you are welcome to. Please keep in mind that the only assistance we may be able to provide is getting the device connected to our network. Other technical issues with the personal devices will need to be taken care of by the student/parent.
2020/2021 Yearbook Sales
Yearbook sales are OPEN!
You may pre-purchase a yearbook (1 per student) online with a credit card using the Online Payment System or by dropping off a check (NO CASH) with this form to the main office.
Yearbooks are $15.00 and checks should be made out to Stoller Middle School.
The deadline for pre-purchase is Friday, May 28th. Yearbooks will be distributed in June prior to the last day of school, date TBD. Please watch the Stoller Weekly for updates.
Library Update
New on Wednesdays, starting April 21st from 1pm to 3pm Stoller will have an Outdoor Library! The Outdoor Library will be located on the basketball courts/undercover and open to all Stoller students (hybrid and CDL). Pleaes remember important safety guidelines when visiting the outdoor library:
1. Follow all social distancing guidelines when coming on campus.
2. Wear a face covering.
3. Stay 6’ apart from staff and other students.
4. If you are sick or have a family member sick with symptoms resembling the flu or coronavirus, please stay home.
5. Vulnerable people, such as those with underlying conditions, should stay home.
Library Reminders:
- SORA is open 24/7 to check out ebooks or audiobooks.
- The public library is open. All students have “Youth Access” cards for Washington County Libraries, which can be used to check out books electronically, or to check out up to six physical books. Go to WCCLS.ORG for details and library hours.
- Books can be reserved by placing a hold in Destiny and picking up from school. Click HERE for instructions.
Questions?
Please email kelly_anderson@beaverton.k12.or.us
Book Return:
A Book Return bin is located outside the Stoller main entrance on school days from 8:30am until 4:00pm. Books from any BSD Library can be returned to STMS, or Stoller books returned to any BSD School.
Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Test
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) supports COVID-19 testing in public and private K-12 schools in Oregon for students and staff who display symptoms of COVID-19. The Beaverton School District has registered to have Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen testing available for students and staff who develop primary symptoms of COVID-19 at school. Primary symptoms of Covid-19 include:
- New or different than usual shortness of breath
- New or different than usual coughing
- Fever of 100.4 or higher
- New loss of taste or smell.
The Abbott BinaxNOW test will only be administered to students who have consent from their parent(s) or legal guardian on file. The student must be capable and willing to perform a nasal swab test independently. The parent(s) or guardian can decline testing and opt to test their child with a healthcare provider. If there is any doubt as to whether a specimen may be safely self-collected by an individual, they should be referred to their healthcare provider for COVID-19 testing. Positive test results will be shared with the Local Public Health Authority to assist in contact tracing.
If you would like your child to participate in this testing program, please complete and return the consent form to the school office. You can find the consent form at this link under the COVID-19 Testing Information.
For further information on the Abbot BinaxNOW rapid antigen test see the following link: FDA information on BinaxNOW test.
Stoller Speech & Debate News
The Stoller Speech and Debate Club had a strong representation at the OMSSDL Tournament on April 10th.
Congratulations to all those who attended. All those extra hours spent practicing is apparent in our results.
Public Forum
1st Place - Sharma & Yadalam
2nd Place - Addala & Patil
3rd Place - Saha & Saha
Parliamentary
1st Place - Sun & Sathish Kumar
4th Place - Vimal & Tera
Radio
1st Place - Nidhi Yadalam
2nd Place - Kavya Ashok
3rd Place - Derek Sun
Impromptu
2nd Place - Vaishnavi Reddy
3rd Place - Yeda Song
Great Work Speech and Debate Crew!
Chess Club member wins state tournament
Congratulations are in order for a member of the Stoller Chess Club. Isha Agarwal participated in the Statewide Chess for Success tournament where she won first place overall in the sixth grade bracket! Competing against 34 players from all over the state, Isha won all 5 of her matches with no losses or draws, the only player to do so.
We have some truly talented and serious chess players in our club this year. Isha exemplifies the skill and talent we have here at Stoller. We are extremely proud of her accomplishment!
Sunset High School Men's Soccer
8th grade boys who will be attending Sunset High School next fall, if you are interested in joining the Men's Soccer program, please sign up for our email list using this link.
This is the best way to receive information regarding tryouts, summer camps, and program announcements. If you have any questions about the program, please email head coach Conrad Buck: conrad_buck@beaverton.k12.or.us.
We're looking forward to seeing everyone in the fall!
Spring Food Resources
Free Tutoring for Stoller Students
Westview H.S. National Honor Society students will be available for tutoring on Zoom, Wednesdays from 11:00-noon.
Interested students can sign up using this link.
Clothes for Kids
Appointments are available now!
Use this link Clothes for Kids Appointment to schedule an online. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or on Wednesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Clothes for Kids is also accepting donations. Appointments are not needed to make a donation. Preferred way to donate is when the program is open during the times listed above. However, there are two donation bins on the walkway in front of the program that are available Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
Stoller PTO
Stoller Volunteers
Welcome Stoller Volunteers!
Volunteering in the 2020-21 school year will be unlike previous years. Although we are unsure what remote volunteer needs will be, we invite you to create a volunteer profile or update your existing profile. This will ensure you are able to help Stoller staff and students through volunteer work as opportunities arise. A volunteer profile is required for all volunteering within BSD schools. Please follow the steps below to update or create your volunteer profile. Additional information is available at www.stollerpto.com/volunteer.
Existing BSD Volunteers (new to Stoller)
Please send an email to update_volunteer_locations@beaverton.k12.or.us and request to add Stoller Middle School to the organizations listed in your mVP account. Provide your full first and last name as it appears in your profile. If you will no longer be volunteering at an elementary school, you may also request to remove that school from your profile.
New BSD Volunteers
If you are a new volunteer to the Beaverton School District, you must create a volunteer account. This process includes a background check.
- Parent/Guardian: Complete the Parent/Guardian Volunteer Application
- Community Volunteer: Complete the Community Volunteer Application (This applies to Grandparents, Nannies, Neighbors, etc)
- Youth Volunteers: Complete the Youth Volunteer Application
Within the application, please include all of the BSD schools where you are a volunteer. You will have one profile for all your BSD volunteering.
- This step also initiates a background check. It will come up for renewal every 2 years.
- Once your background check is complete, you will receive an email from Stoller PTO stating your background check approval status, and your volunteer profile at myimpactpage.com will be active.
Thank you for giving your time and talents to Stoller this school year!
If you have any issues with your device or logging in, you will need to contact the Student Help Desk.
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