Black Bear Bits
November 13, 2020
Important Dates
11/13: End of First Quarter
11/13-21: PTA Virtual Silent Auction Begins at 5:00 p.m.
11/16: Families of Indigenous Students Affinity Group Meeting 6:00-7:30 p.m.
11/16-20: Virtual Spirit Week
11/17: Families of Pacific Islander Students Affinity Group Meeting 5:00-6:00 p.m.
11/17: Families of Asian Students Affinity Group Meeting 6:00-7:00 p.m.
11/17-20: Take Out Tuesday Restaurant Fundraiser @Fly Boy Brewing 4:00-8:00 p.m.
11/18: Teacher Work Day NO SCHOOL
11/18: 3rd Grade Flashcard Pick up event 3:00-4:30 p.m. (bus lane)
11/18: Families of Spanish Speaking Students Affinity Group Meeting 6:00-7:30 p.m.
11/19: Families of Black Students Affinity Group Meeting 6:00-7:30 p.m.
11/25-11/27: Thanksgiving Holiday Break NO SCHOOL
Message from the Principal
Dear Tualatin Elementary Families,
Today is the end of the first quarter of what has been a very different school year, to say the least. I personally want to thank each of you for your valuable partnership as we work together in ways that are new to us. Our goals are still the same. We want to provide the best possible experience for every child, family and staff member who are part of our school community. This means we are still focused on the social, emotional and academic growth of each student.
We need to hear from as many parents and guardians as possible to adjust and improve distance learning as we start this second quarter. We are asking that you take a few moments to answer at least six of the questions regarding distance learning during this first quarter. Three of the questions are optional, but we appreciate as much input and feedback as you are interested in sharing. We hope to receive at least 300 responses. Please help us reach this goal.
Your time is greatly appreciated to respond to this survey by Nov. 20th.
Warm Regards,
Jamie Kingery
principal
PTA Virtual Auction Begins TONIGHT!
Our Online Auction Launches on Friday November 13th at 5:00 p.m. and goes through November 21st! Check it out here! https://tualatinelementarypta.schoolauction.net/auction2020/homepages/show
If there is something that you LOVE, you can buy it outright and not be out-bid!! We are counting on this fundraiser so please share with your friends and family!! You do not need to be a Tualatin Elementary family to participate!
Take-Out Restaurant Night Fundraiser at Flyboy Brewing
Take a night off and let someone else do the cooking! On November 17th from 4-8:00 P.M. Tualatin Elementary is hosting a restaurant night at Flyboy Brewing in Tigard at 15230 SW Sequoia Parkway, Ste 150.
A percentage of all sales that evening will go to Tualatin Elementary...tell your friends and neighbors! No need to mention anything! UNLESS you buy their wine! Mention Tualatin Elementary and for EVERY Bottle of Their Signature Wine purchased, they will give Tualatin Elementary an extra $5.00 for each bottle sold! If you're missing the Wine Wall at the auction, now's your chance to pick some up AND support the PTA!
See their menu here. Order ahead for quick take-out!
HOLIDAY HELP FROM HORIZON COMMUNITY CARE
Is your child or family struggling with mental health or well-being?
School Counselor: Erin Gillam (503)431-4809 egillam@ttsd.k12.or.us
Family Partnership Advocate: Veronica Aguilar (503)431-4767 vaguilar@ttsd.k12.or.us
Spirit Week! November 16-20
- Monday: Pajama Day
- Tuesday: Superhero Day- What is your super strength/ability?
- Wednesday: Spirit Wear Day…put on your Red and Black or Spirit Wear! Even though there is no school today please show your school spirit and email photos showing your Black Bear Pride send to tualatinschoolphotos@gmail.com with your Teacher/Grade/Name/Spirit Day in the subject line.
- Thursday: Crazy Hair/Hat Day
- Friday: It MUSTache be Friday…draw/wear or hold up a mustache prop!
No meal service dates in November
No meal service on the following days:
- Wednesday, November 18, No Meal Service
- Wednesday and Thursday, November 25 and 26 Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Two breakfast and two lunches will be available for pick up on November 17th and 24th
Social and Emotional Learning: Self-Management, I Can Manage My Emotions!
The week of November 9th-13th the SEL competency was Self-Management, I Can Manage My Emotions! Self-management is managing your thoughts and actions to help you make positive choices, accomplish your goals, and meet expectations.
A good question to ask everyone at home would be: How can you be more responsible for your own choices?
Here are the Family videos for this week: Self-Management, I Can Manage My Emotions!
Need Help with the Canvas Platform?
Please join us on Thursday, November 19, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, to learn more about the Canvas Observer platform.
- learn how to support your child
- how to log in to the program
- where you can see class assignment information
- where you can see notifications from the teacher
Zoom Link for meeting https://zoom.us/j/98713150027
Library Books Now Available!
Contactless library book pickup is now available at Tualatin Elementary on Thursdays. You can reserve your books online through Destiny. An email will be sent once your order has been processed so that you can sign up for a pickup time.
Visit our Tualatin Elementary Library website for step by step instructions on how to reserve print books and to access our ebooks.
Tualatin Elementary library books can be returned by placing them on the cart located outside the double doors by the office on school days from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please wear a mask!
Contact Kathleen Cunnington at kcunnington@ttsd.k12.or.us if you have any questions.
Packed With Pride Needs Your Help!
The FTTS sponsored program, Packed with Pride, has launched a campaign to support the continuation of the program through March 2021. Currently, PWP has enough funding to continue providing critical food boxes to families in need through the second week of November. If we don't raise more money, we will have to shut down our program before Thanksgiving. The short term immediate need is to fund the program through December. Please take a moment to read about their mission and how you can help.
Tualatin Elementary School
Email: jkingery@ttsd.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.ttsdschools.org/tualatin
Location: 20405 SW 95th Ave
Phone: 503-431-4800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TualatinElementaryGarden/
Twitter: @TuES_BlackBears