Powell Butte Weekly Update
1/20/23
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Important Upcoming Dates for Powell Butte Elementary (PB)
January 26th - Urban Gleaners (Every Thursday)
January 27th - January Spirit Day and Assembly
January 30th - First Day of Winter Sun
February 1st - Tier 1 Meeting
February 2nd - Urban Gleaners (Every Thursday)
February 4th - Community Health Event
February 9th - PTC (Parent Teacher Club)
February 9th - Urban Gleaners (Every Thursday)
View the school year calendar (available in multiple languages): https://bit.ly/3sHMXX6
In This Issue, You Will Find:
In the Recognition/Announcements Section:
Construction Update -new
Lunar New Year - new
PB Counselor's Corner:
- Culturally Empowering Services-new
In the Important Info Section:
District Community Forum
Free Community Vaccination Clinic
In the Upcoming Events Section:
Site Council/Tier 1 Team
Community Health Event
Parent Teacher Club Meeting - new
Urban Gleaners - Thursdays 3:30-4:30 PM
Recognitions/Announcements:
The flagpole is up!
More progress on the gym.
The northside walk path.
Lunar New Year -The year 2023, which begins on January 22, 2023 (Chinese New Year), and ends on February 9, 2024, is known as the year of the water rabbit. Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, or pig are among the signs of the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese new year is predicted to be optimistic.
Counselor's Corner
Culturally Empowering Services
BIPOC, Immigrant and Refugee and LGBTQIA+ Resources ←Click this link!
Resources focused on serving Latinx & Hispanic, Black & African American, Asian American, Pacific Islander & Native Hawaiian, Indigenous & Native American, Russian, Jewish, Immigrant & Refugee, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
ASHA International BIPOC Mental Health Resources ←Click this link!
Self Care for individuals who are Black, Brown, Indigenous and people of color. We recognize that many mental health conditions are being triggered as a result of the pandemic, the economic crisis, and repeated racist incidents and deaths. Learn more about mental health conditions including anxiety disorders, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Brave Space Resources ←Click this link!
A list of gender-affirming services and providers for trans and non-binary community members.
Important Information
District Strategic Plan Community Forum. There will be another opportunity to participate in helping create our next Centennial School District strategic plan on Monday, January 30th from 6:00-7:00PM. All family and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please use the link to register.
Free Community Vaccination Clinic. This year's exclusion date for vaccinations is coming up quickly. February 15th is exclusion day this year. Multnomah County is offering free vaccination clinic on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. See the flyers below for details.
Upcoming Events:
PB Site Council/Tier 1 Team. Calling all Powell Butte Elementary Parents and Community Members. We need your voice! We are looking for parents and community members to be part of our PB Site Council/Tier 1 leadership team . Our next meeting is February 1st from 7:30-8:15 AM. This is a hybrid meeting. You can attend in person or virtually using the following zoom link https://centennial-k12-or-us.zoom.us/j/97194825097. If you are interested in being a part of our team please reach out to Mr. Austin or Mrs. Reyes.
Community Health Event. On Saturday, February 4th from 10:00AM-2:00PM, Powell Butte Elementary will be hosting a community health event that will include dental treatment for children, vision, hearing and dental screenings, immunizations along with many other resources. This event is free and is sponsored by Multnomah Dental Society in partnership with Multnomah County Health Department and Powell Butte Elementary. Free lunch for all is also provided.
Parent Teacher Club Meeting. Our next Parent Teacher Club meeting will be on Thursday, February 9th at 5:00PM in the Powell Butte library.
Powell Butte Elementary School
Website: https://www.csd28j.org/pb
Location: 3615 Southeast 174th Avenue, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-762-3204