Bonny Slope Elementary

2/24 Principal Chat - Reading 11:30-12:30 - Zoom (we'll host, even if school is canceled or delayed!)

MARCH

3/1 Tumwater 5th Grade Parent Night - Time TBD

3/1 5th grade Flyup to Tumwater 9:30-11:30

3/2 Read Across America - Book Character Spirit Day

3/3 Bonny Slope Spirit Day

3/9 OHSU COVID testing drop off - by 9 AM

3/10 Incoming K Q&A Zoom 10-11am

3/16 OHSU COVID testing drop off - by 9 AM

3/13-3/17 BSCO Pantry Food Drive

3/17 March Birthday Lunch

3/17 *Science Night 6:00-8:00pm (Cafeteria and Gym)

3/27-3/31 NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

2023-24 BSD Calendar

You can also view up to date calendar information in Parent Square.

As in the past few years, we have a budget video to provide up-to-date information on the current budget situation for Beaverton School District. Please take a look at the video and survey link below.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/mi0gYB1kZ7k

Survey Link: Budget Priorities and Input 2023-24

Link for additional languages: 2023-24 Budget page

AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) is a college readiness system in all Beaverton middle and high schools and includes an AVID elective class during the school day.

The AVID elective is a year-long elective class, taken in addition to the academic core classes (language arts, social studies, math, science) at your middle school. It's based on writing as a tool for learning, the inquiry method, reading, organization, and collaborative groups. The middle school’s AVID elective teacher is looking for up to 35 students to be enrolled next year and our school counselor Mrs Dyall is holding a workshop for interested students on Friday February 24th during school. If you would like your 5th grader to attend the workshop please email gillian_dyall@beaverton.k12.or.us or message her on parentsquare.

Students selected for the AVID elective are...

• In the “academic middle” – meeting standards in all subject areas and passing standardized tests, but need a little extra support to do better

• Needing help with study skills and organizational skills

• Motivated to go to college

• Willing to work hard and study every night

• Historically underrepresented in 4-year universities (ex. first one in the family to attend college, students of color, or less resources at home)

• Facing some circumstances that might make it difficult for them to actualize their college dream

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Students must apply to be in the AVID elective class. If you are interested, please use this link to access the application form: https://bit.ly/BSDAVIDAPP and follow the instructions to also send the recommendation form to your teacher. For more specific information about the AVID elective class, contact your middle school. The AVID application is due March 10th, 2023.

What is Science Night?

Science Night is back! This annual BSCO event is returning to Bonny Slope Elementary on Friday, March 17 from 6-8 PM. It’s a fun filled evening of hands-on science exploration and science projects including:

• Maker Spaces

• Presentations and Demonstrations by science exhibitors

• Student Science Experiments and Engineering Designs

Is there an entrance fee?

Free admission! Students and families are welcome. This is not a drop off event. Students must be accompanied by an adult. This event is sponsored by BSCO.

Can my student create and present a science project?

Yes, all Bonny Slope Kindergarten thru 5th Graders can participate! Students can complete individually or in a group. Projects are done at home and brought to school to display at Science Night. This is a non-competitive Science Fair with the goal of encouraging kids to engage with science and have fun. There are two type of projects your student can choose from:

1. Science Experiment -or- 2. Engineering Design

Where can I find ideas for a Science Experiment or Engineering Design?

Visit the Science Night Google Folder. In the folder you will also find a detailed ‘How To’ document for creating a Science Experiment or Engineering Project.

Okay, my student has decided on a project, what do we do next?

First step, submit an entry form located in the Science Night Google folder.

Second step, obtain a display board. Boards will be provided free of charge to all interested students. Boards are available in the office (one per registration). We will also offer a board pick up time Friday, February 24 at school pick up (just in front of the school).

Third step, do the project at home, document the results and have fun!

Fourth step, bring your project board to school on Thursday, March 16. More details to come.

What happens on the night of the event, if my student does a project?

Project boards are displayed in the gym and students present their findings to designated volunteers. The volunteers provide positive written feedback and they ask simple questions.

1. What is your project about?

2. What did you learn?

3. What was your favorite part about your project?

Grade Level presentation time frames will be communicated before the event.

All students submitting a project will receive a participation prize and certificate.

If my student doesn’t create a project, can they still attend the event?

Absolutely, yes, please! We want your student to become excited about science by participating in the Maker Space and viewing Science Presentations and Demonstrations throughout the evening. By attending they will also be supporting their fellow classmates and may be inspired to create a project next year.

Where can I access the 2023 Google Drive for Science Night and what is in there?

Purchase your tickets today to attend the Auction and Gala, the largest fundraiser and social event for BSE families and friends. Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on awesome packages and items such as date nights for a year at your favorite Portland restaurants, long weekend getaways to Black Butte, the Oregon Coast and Caldera, sports tickets, wine tours and tastings, kids summer camps, and more!

In addition to attending the event, you can also support BSE and our students through a sponsorship. We still have a number of sponsorship opportunities, starting as low as $150. Sponsorships help underwrite the expense of the event so that 100% of the proceeds raised that night directly support BSE. If you know of a great business or work for a company who wants to support our school and advertise to 300+ people in our local community, please reach out to our auction chair, Hillary Ruell at auction@bonnyslopebsco.org.

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11775 NW McDaniel Rd.

Portland, OR 97229

BSLP-Attendance@beaverton.k12.or.us