Oak Hills Newsletter

Week of November 28, 2022

Message from the Principal

Dear Oak Hills Families,


We are happy to welcome students back this week! We hope your children had a restful fall break. We are eager to dive back into learning with three weeks until winter break.


As always, if you have wonderings or would like to stay connected about your child's progress, please email or send a message to your child's teacher via ParentSquare.


Have a great week!


Sincerely,

Ms. Do


Reminders Coming Up:


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30

*Pokemon Trading Club starts today--Meet in Gym 2:35pm-3:30pm


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

*Science Ambassadors (5th graders) application due today


MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

*Chess Club for 4th and 5th Graders starts today--Meet in SEL portable 2:35-3:30pm


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7

*Winter Music Showcase in Gym (4th Graders 4:00-4:30pm; 5th Graders-4:45-5:15pm)

*Book Fair Family Night 3:30pm-6:00pm

*Book Fair --1st day

*Padres Unidos/Parents Unite--6:00-7:00pm


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

*PTO Fundraiser--The Meating Place (see details below in PTO message)

Preparing for Inclement Weather

Beaverton School District Inclement Weather Information

When we have inclement weather, school schedules could be affected. School closure or delayed start decisions will typically be communicated to media outlets and posted on the district website, ParentSquare and social media by 5:30 a.m. The District makes decisions based on the ability to operate school buses safely, the ability of parents and students to drive safely, and the ability of students to walk safely. Decisions are made for the entire District. However, we encourage families to make transportation and attendance decisions for their children based on their own assessment of travel conditions at their locations.


For the latest inclement weather information:


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Library News from Ms. Larsen

Book Fair Coming! Dec 7th-Dec.13th

We are excited to have a Scholastic Book Fair this fall! If you would like to set up an e-wallet for your child, click this link and find the button to create an e-wallet. You may print the e-wallet and send it to school with your child to shop.

Shopping Hours:

  • Grade Level Lunch Recess - please bring cash in envelope with child’s name on the envelope

  • Afterschool Dec. 7th 3:30-6:00 Parents and students welcome! Please enter the school through the front door.

  • Online Book Fair: Great way to order books for gifts, share the link with friends and family too! Opens Dec 7th and closesDec.14th

Here is a Digital Flier to preview the book fair!

If you are interested in volunteering at the Book Fair, click HERE to sign up! Volunteers must have completed the district volunteer application and have been approved to be able to volunteer. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB)

Over the fall and winter breaks are great times to read the OBOB books! Families can enjoy reading these books aloud with their child, listen to audiobooks while on road trips and have fun quizzing each other on trivia from the stories.

PTO After-School Club Updates

Pokemon Trading Club is currently at capacity. You can still fill out the registration form to be added to the waitlist. Those on the waitlist will be prioritized for the next session in the winter/spring. Registration form is HERE. Questions may be directed to Leah Morris at mitsuko.morris@gmail.com


First day of the club starts tomorrow, Wednesday, 11/30 (2:35-3:30pm). Students will report to the gym after school.


Chess Club (4th and 5th graders)

There is still space for the Chess Club (Grades 4 and 5). Applications are in the office.

First day of the club is on Monday, December 5th. Location: SEL Portable (2:35-3:30pm).

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PTO News

Fundraiser for 5th Grade End-of-Year Celebration: Meating Place



Mark your calendars and share with your friends, family and neighbors!

There will be a fundraising event on Friday, December 9th, 9am-6pm, at The Meating Place and 50% of the profits will benefit the 5th Grade Celebration!! Time to grab the best gift ever... a gift certificate to the The Meating Place!!


**Don't forget to share the flyer or tell them it's for the Oak Hills Fundraiser at your time of purchase!


Attention: 5th Grade Families


It is time to start collecting photos for our 5th graders' memory book that they will get at the end of the school year.


Please add photos of this year's 5th graders to this Google Photos album (https://photos.app.goo.gl/jjeFh5NnBuVovo1EA) or email them to 5thgradeotters2023@gmail.com.


Please share photos in high resolution of school events, first day of school photos, field trips, distance learning, OBOB, DI, Girls on the Run, etc.


Pictures must be submitted by January 15, but we'd love to get them as soon as possible!

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No PTO meeting in December. See you in January!

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Job Opportunities in the Beaverton School District --Job Fair (12/6 and 12/7)

Looking to join a dynamic and collaborative team leading the education of our students?


Please join us at the Beaverton School District Job Fair, December 6, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and December 7, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event will be held in the White Oak Room at Beaverton School District Office, 1260 NW Waterhouse Ave. Beaverton, Oregon 97006.


We look forward to meeting you.

Important Dates--Mark Your Calendars

Wednesday, December 7: Winter Music Showcase in Gym (4th Graders 4:00-4:30pm; 5th Graders-4:45-5:15pm)

Wednesday, December 7: Book Fair Family Night 3:30pm-6:00pm

Wednesday, December 7: Padres Unidos/Parents Unite--6:00-7:00pm

Friday, December 9: PTO Fundraiser for 5th grade End of Year Celebration--Meating Place

December 7-December 13: Book Fair

Friday, December 16 Sprit Day--Cozy Day

Friday, December 16 Winter Classroom Celebrations

December 19-January 2 Winter Break

Tuesday, January 3 School Resumes

Friday, January 13 No School for students-Staff Development Work Day

Monday, January 16 No School for students--In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day

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Message from the Care Team (REPEAT)

Hello, Oak Hills Families,

This time of year, we know that many households are looking forward to meaningful traditions spent with loved ones. The Oak Hills Care Team wants to ensure as many families as possible feel supported and have what they need to enjoy the time with family and friends. If your family celebrates a holiday or meaningful tradition between now and January 31st, and you would like to know what resources are available, please contact Bri Correa directly at 503.850-8415 or email at Briana_Correa@beaverton.k12.or.us.

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Changes to Going Home Plans (Repeat)

Absences and dismissal changes can be reported to us via the Oak Hills website. There are buttons where you can click and report an absence or changes to how your child will be going home. For dismissal, please report the changes before 1:30 PM since this is when we will be delivering the information to our teachers and students. Thank you in advance for utilizing this communication tool. It will free up our phone lines for families, staff, and community members who urgently need to get in touch with the office.


Oak Hills website:


https://oakhills.beaverton.k12.or.us/
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