Ladd Acres Astros #7
EMPOWER! Every student ... Every day!
Fantastic February at Ladd Acres
It is hard to believe that with the blink of our eyes, we are welcoming in the month February. Our students are working hard, playing and making a difference in our world. We are proud of them.
In the month of February, our second language learners will complete ELPA 21 assessments which will test language proficiency in the areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Good luck to all our students.
A special shout out to our wonderful PTA. Last month they voted to purchase headphone sets and mice. This will allow our students easier access to the 120 new Chromebooks provided by our community when they voted yes on the bond in November. We are grateful and appreciative.
We are excited to welcome back Chinese classes to Ladd Acres. Students will receive weekly 30 minute classes with our new teacher Kecai Ma. Classes are focused on language and culture and afford our students with an opportunity to learn about a culture that expands our borders of Hillsboro.
A quick reminder - report cards will be sent home on Thursday, Feb. 8th.
Looking forward to a fabulous month of learning.
With warm regards,
Francesca Sinapi
Principal, Ladd Acres Elementary
DREAM big... REACH for the stars...TOGETHER we ACHIEVE success!
Feb. 1 No School - Grade Prep
Feb. 2 No School - Grade Prep
Feb. 5 Chinese classes return to Ladd Acres
Feb. 7 Community Bond Meeting @ the Ladd Acres library 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Feb. 8 Last day to bring new toys for the Toy Brigade
Feb. 12 Fundraiser - Chipotle on Cornell Road, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Feb. 15 PTA Meeting, in the library 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 19 No School - Presidents’ Day
Feb. 21 Fundraiser - MOD Pizza, all day
Feb. 22 Hearing Screening
Feb. 23 PTA Family Fun Night - showing the movie WONDER @ 6:00 p.m.
PBIS Trait: Respectful
Wear College & Career gear every Wednesday!
Wear ASTRO gear every Friday!
If you get the chance, ask your student about the following:
1. What has he/she been working on in Garden classes? (Special to Ladd)
2. How do they feel they did on the mid-year Interim assessments? (Academics - ELA/Math)
3. What does zones of regulation mean? (Social/Emotional Learning)
4. Name one person in their Family Group and describe the balloon activity we did in Jan.
All of our students have been working on the above items and should be able to give you some insight into our school-wide efforts.
Mid Year Survey
PARENT: https://goo.gl/forms/TbomeK8AZc6lOJWf1. Thank you in advance for helping us collect this valuable feedback. We will use this information to help make Ladd Acres better than ever!
Upcoming School-Wide Events
PTA Family Fun Night Movie - WONDER on 2/23 @ 6 p.m.
Upcoming School Fundraisers for the Remainder of the Year
New Ladd Acres Parking Lot Community Meeting Feb. 7 (6-7 p.m.) in Library
What are Zones of Regulation?
Throughout the school year we are learning about the Zones of Regulation. If you hear your student talk about being in the “blue”, “green”, “yellow”, or “red” zone they are sharing their current emotional state and how that relates to their body movements and brain functioning. The Zones of Regulation helps children understand the concept and skill of self regulation. If you find your child taking deep breaths, getting a drink of water, counting to 10 or asking for a break, they might be using one of the tools they’ve learned to help regulate their brain and body! Below is a brief explanation of each zone.
The Red Zone is used to describe extremely heightened states of alertness and intense emotions. A person may be elated or experiencing anger or rage.
The Yellow Zone is also used to describe a heightened state of alertness and elevated emotions; however, one has some control when they are in the Yellow Zone. A person may be experiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness, the wiggles or nervousness.
The Green Zone is used to describe a calm state of alertness. A person may be described as happy, focused, content, or ready to learn when in the Green Zone. This is the zone where optimal learning occurs.
The Blue Zone is used to describe low states of alertness and down feelings, such as when one feels sad, sick, tired or bored.
Self-regulation is something everyone continually works on, whether we are aware of it or not. We all encounter difficult circumstances that test our limits from time to time. If we are able to recognize when we are becoming less regulated, we are able to do something about it and respond in a way that reflects our best selves. This comes naturally for some, but for others it is a skill that needs to be taught and practiced. This is the goal of The Zones of Regulation.
Henry's 5th Annual Red Tricycle Toy Drive
NEW TO THE ASTRO ACADEMY - Our Wellness Room
A Message from Ms. Harding...Tech Safety
Online relationships are part of typical adolescent development. Social media can support teens as they explore and discover more about themselves and their place in the world. Supporting your child in behaving safely and appropriately in both the real and online worlds can be particularly challenging in this digital age. Many teens need to be reminded that a platform's privacy settings do not make things actually "private" and that images, thoughts, and behaviors shared online will instantly become a part of their digital footprint indefinitely. Once content is shared, it can be copied, reshared, and posted anywhere online.
As your navigating, here are some Social Networking apps to be aware of:
WiBeeTalk: is a messaging app that features video and live streaming. Users can easily send inappropriate videos to unsuspecting users or send their own video out live. It also features “whisper” messaging where messages are designed to disappear.
- Whisper: this app was designed to be an anonymous app where you can divulge your deepest secrets to an audience of unknown people. When you want to share something, you type your message and then the app chooses an image that matches the content of your message. The app also has a chat feature with disappearing messages. There are no user accounts or profiles and posts are shared by your current geographical location and shared among all users.
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL
Ladd Acres Website
Our first line of communication is through our website. You can access information by clicking on https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/laddacres
By clicking follow, you will receive notifications on your own feed.
https://www.facebook.com/Ladd-Acres-Elementary-School-275637752638012/Our twitter account is linked to our Facebook page so you can access the photos on that page or you can use your personal Twitter account by following us @LaddAcres
https://twitter.com/LaddAcresLadd Take 2nd Place in the District Attendance Competition!
DISTRICT OFFICE INFORMATION
CITIZENS’ BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPLICATION PROCESS
SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
We are committed to providing families with accurate and prompt information in the event of inclement-weather and other urgent matters impacting our schools and community. The District uses the following methods of communication to relay urgent information to District families and the broader community.
- District Website
- Flash Alert Emergency Notification System
- Local Radio and TV stations
- Hillsboro School District app
- School Announcements
Ladd Acres
Email: sinapif@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/laddacres
Location: 2425 Southwest Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro, OR, United States
Phone: (503) 844-1300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ladd-Acres-Elementary-School-275637752638012/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @LaddAcres