Dragon News
Findley Elementary School
December 1, 2017
Amazing Author Visit!
VERY IMPORTANT – INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather gets snowy or icy, school schedules may be affected. The District generally posts the announcement of delayed school opening or school closure by 5:15 a.m. All Portland Metro area media outlets announce the information on TV newscasts and online.
The District makes decisions based on the ability to operate school buses safely; the ability for students and parents to get to school safely, and the ability for employees to get to work safely and on time. The decision that is made will be for the entire District. As always, parents may choose to make different decisions based on their particular location.
The District will notify parents and staff via SchoolMessenger with a Non-School Hours Emergency message.
When the message states that “busses will be on snow routes”, this is what that will mean.
Findley Snow Bus Routes
AM
PM
Bus 133
No Snow Route
Driver Follows Regular Route
Driver Follows Regular Route
Bus 134
AM & PM Snow Route
Driver Makes Snow Stops
8:09 am NW Kaiser Rd. & NW Central Ct
8:11 am NW 140th & NW Harbor Ln
8:20 am Findley
3:12 pm Findley Elementary School
3:18 pm NW Kaiser Rd & NW Central Ct.
3:20 pm NW 140th Ave. & NW Harbor Ln
Bus 173
Route Cancelled
Parents need to transport
Parents need to transport
Bus 162
AM & PM Snow Route
Driver Makes Snow Stops
8:10 am NW 146th Pl & NW Oak Shadow Ct.
8:10 am NW Werner Ln & NW 146th Pl
8:10 am NW Skycrest Pkwy @ NW Tradewind St
8:11 am NW Skycrest PKWY & NW Harbor Ln
8:20 am Findley Elementary
3:12 pm Findley Elementary
3:19 pm NW 146th PL & NW Oak Shadow Ct.
3:19 pm NW Werner Lan & NW 146th Pl
3:19 pm NW Skycrest PKWY @ NW Tradewind St.
3:20 pm NW Skycrest PKWY & NW Harbor Ln.
Bus 173 Parents: Please make sure your child and their teacher knows how your child will get home if the bus is not running. If we do not hear from you, we will send your child home the way you indicated on your verification papers at the beginning of the school year.
The Reading Corner!
Follow the link to this https://padlet.com/jennifer_whitten/b8jcv7op7txq to share a title of an adult book you have read recently or check out some recommendations!
Great read for 4th and 5th graders!
The Great Pet Escape
OBOB!
A great way to support at home reading and make a difference!!!
Read for Goats Winter Challenge! Last year, Findley participated in the“Read for Goats” Challenge through a partnership with Cedar Mill Community Libraries, Mercy Corp, and the PTO. The reading hours contributed to a donation of goats for a families living in a rural area. This year, PTO will sponsor goats again! For every 1,500 hours of reading Findley students complete, the PTO will purchase a pair of goats. Last year, Findley students read for 8,600 hours! That is a truly amazing accomplishment. This year we will aim for 9000 hours of reading which would amount to 6 pairs of goats! The challenge begins on December 11th and ends on January 19th. An information sheet will be sent home next week with your child.
Giving Tree
Findley Giving Tree
Please join us as Findley gives back and
supports some wonderful and deserving
families in need in our local community.
For those interested in participating, select
a “star” from the Giving Tree in the main
office. Please return all wrapped items to
the office by Friday, December 15th. If
you are interested in participating but
unable to make it to the office, please use
the attached form to send with your child
to select for your family. Thank you so much
for supporting our community members in need this season! !
Too Sick for School?
- student name (spell the last name)
- student grade
- Teacher's name
Lost and Found
Lost &Found!
Is your child missing a jacket, coat, hat or other
item? Check Findley’s Lost and Found area located
downstairs near the playground doors.
This area is full of missing items waiting to be
found! All clothing that is not “found" will be
donated to the Beaverton Clothes Closet after
December 20th.
Battle of the Books News!
Our next meetings are coming up!
- Wednesday, December 6th during lunch recess in Room 219--All Battle of the Book participants, parents are welcome, but not required. Agenda: Rules and how a battle works
- Wednesday, December 13th: CAPTAINS only meeting (or one person to represent team). Captains will help generate the schedule. Battles will begin approximately the 3rd week of January.
Divvy sheets for teams and practice questions can be found on Mrs. Bauck's Website: http://shannonbauck.weebly.com/
Happy Reading!
5th Grade Parent Night at Stoller
Findley PTO
Findley PTO: Supporting our students by connecting parents, staff, and the community!
Visit our website at www.findleypto.com or email president@findleypto.com.
Upcoming Events:
November/December
- Parent Social 8:30 am to 9:00 am December 8th
- Passport Club December 13th
- Spirit Day-Pajamas December 20th
- Class Parties and Sing a Long December 20th
- School Closed December 21-January 3rd
- School Resumes- January 4th
(See the PTO calendar at www.findleypto.com for locations and details)
Let’s Get Social!
Friday, December 8th
8:30am
Findley Staff Room
Don’t miss the annual Findley Parent Social, sponsored by Findley PTO! See your child off to class, then linger to sip, nibble, and mingle with other Findley parents. Coffee, tea, and pastries will be provided. See you there!
www.findleypto.com ▪ Like us on Facebook!
A BIG Thank You!!! to our Carnival Dads.
BOXTOP$ DECEMBER CLASS CONTEST - Start Collecting your Box Tops now!
Starting 12/1 through 12/19, Findley is starting our BOX TOP$ December Class Contest where the tops 3 classes to turn in the most Box Tops will get a reward! Collection sheets will be sent home with your child(ren) soon.
BOX TOP$ can be found on the following products and many more:
- Annie's
- Cascadian Farm
- Nature Valley
- Pillsbury
- Ziploc
- Hefty
Mark your Calendar!
Three General PTO Meetings are scheduled throughout the school year. Learn about our programs, receive staff updates, and have a voice in PTO budget decisions:
· February 12th at 7pm
· May 16th at 7pm
Beaverton AVID Portland State University College Information Night!
Thursday, December 14th 6:00-7:30 @ Beaverton High School-Library
Come hear Portland State University students share their experiences and insights of their college journey.
Beaverton AVID in partnership with PSU Student Leaders for Service and the Student Community Engagement Center will be hosting a PSU College Information Night for AVID Middle School and High School scholars and their families. All students and families are welcome to attend this evening program.