Principal's Message
Hello Fir Grove Families,
We are excited to announce our Meet Your Teacher event!! It will be on Friday, September 3. This is for students in grades 1-5. PreK and Kindergarten will have an opportunity to meet their teacher at a later date.
It means a lot that we will be coming back to in-person instruction this year and a sense of normalcy. Our traditional "Meet Your Teacher Event" will be re-imagined next week.
The plan is to hold “Meet Your Teacher” outside. After weighing all our options and the current state of the pandemic, we felt it is the safest choice for our community.
We will be asking families to attend at the following times according to the first letter of your child’s last name. We have purposely created smaller groups of families so students, families, and teachers can have a smaller group to interact. Please note that you have 15 minutes to visit all of your children’s classrooms. It is meant to be quick introductions and time for students to familiarize themselves with their new teacher before the first day of school and classroom location. This is also where students will be entering and exiting the building in the morning and afternoon. We will ask that families to leave at the end of their scheduled session so the next group of families can be welcomed in.
9:00-10:00 Meet Your Teacher Event (Grades 1-5 only. PreK and K will meet their teachers later.)
9:00-9:15 Last name A-E
9:15-9:30 Last name F-L
9:30-9:45 Last name M-P
9:45-10:00 Last name Q-Z
The purpose of this event is to give families and students a chance to meet their teacher(s) and the teacher(s) to meet their students and families. Please plan to attend the Meet Your Teacher with your child. We ask that you make an appointment for a different time if you need to have a one-on-one conversation with your child’s teacher.
Since this is an in-person event, please make sure your child(ren) brings their school supplies, if you have any. Below you will find the school supply lists and a calendar for September.
This week you should have received an email “Welcome Letter” from your child’s classroom teacher for this school year. If you did not receive a welcome letter, please contact the office.
Please feel free to contact the Main Office Team if you have any questions. We appreciate your continued support and flexibility while we navigate opening school to in-person learning. We look forward to welcoming all our students and filling the classrooms of Fir Grove with the sounds and sights of students engaged in learning.
Warmly,
Erin Miles, Principal
Main Office Team Contact Information
Fir Grove Main Office: 503-356-2110
Karla Portillo, Principal’s Secretary: Karla_portillo@beaverton.k12.or.us
Kris Bridges, Registrar: Kristina_bridges@beaverton.k12.or.us
Erin Miles, Principal: erin_miles@beaverton.k12.or.us
SCHOOL MEALS FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR
- All enrolled BSD students can eat FREE breakfast and lunch, throughout the 2021-2022 school year
- For up-to-date information about school lunches, please click here.
- No family HAS TO complete an application to receive free food
- Families that want to be considered for Other Benefits must apply & be approved for Meal Benefits
Other Benefits Include:
Free Chromebook Insurance
Waived Testing Fees
Reduced or Waived Athletic Fees
THPRD Scholarships
Possible Future Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Funds
- US Department of Agriculture required that every family be given access to a Meal Benefits Application
- You can find the online applications at www.schoolcafe.com - the fastest, safest way to apply is online
- Paper applications are always accepted for those who prefer paper. Visit the main office to pickup a paper application.
Questions? Call Laurie Bishop, Meal Benefits Program Speialist at 503-356-3957 or email at NS-MealBenefits@beaverton.k12.or.us
Parent Square
NEW PARENT MESSAGING SYSTEM
ParentSquare is a simple-to-use platform that provides a safe way for everyone at a school to connect. With ParentSquare, you'll be able to:
- Receive messages from the district and school via email, text or app notification
- Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once at 6 p.m. daily
- Communicate in your preferred language
- Comment on school postings to engage in your school community
- Direct message teachers, staff and other parents
- Participate in group messages
- Sign up for parent-teacher conferences
- Sign forms & permission slips
- And more all from your phone or web portal!
School Supplies
There are a few items per grade level that families do need to purchase. See the school supplies link.
We are asking families to provide:
- Full size backpack labeled with name
- Water bottle labeled with name
If you are not able to purchase a backpack, please contact our school counselor Maureen Caryl, maureen_caryl@beaverton.k12.or.us .
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Mission Statement
Our Fir Grove community believes that by working together to create meaningful relationships, honor differences, and encourage excellence, students will develop a lifelong curiosity and joy of learning.
Fir Grove Elementary
Office Hours: 7:30-4:00
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