TTSD Community Newsletter
March 11, 2022
0:02 with Dr. Sue
0:02 with Dr. Sue. This two-minute video will provide district updates and topics of interest straight from Dr. Sue.
Congratulations to Tualatin High School Boys Basketball
Tualatin High School Boys win in Semi-Finals against West Linn- Championship Game at 3:15pm at the Chiles Center tomorrow 3/12
Masks and Proof of Vaccination required
Tickets online-only https://osaa.org/shop/tickets
Beginning Monday, March 14
- Low levels of spread = Masks optional
- Medium levels of spread = Masks recommended
- High levels of spread = Return to masking and consideration of pivot to online instruction
New masking signs will be placed in all building main entrances notifying staff, students and community of the current level and masking recommendations or requirements.
Tualatin Elementary Students Celebrate Music in Our Schools
"March is Music in Our Schools Month! This month nationwide, schools celebrate the benefits of music education! Music enhances language capabilities, improves memory, strengthens hand-eye coordination, boosts self esteem, and provides opportunity for teamwork and practice. Music also helps relieve stress and foster creativity. In our school, students experience music in a variety of ways including: playing marimbas, ukuleles, drums, percussion instruments, and singing and moving their bodies." Mrs. Hinkle, Tualatin Elementary Music Specialist
District Events
Sunday, March 13
Daylight Saving
Move your clock forward 1 hour
Monday, March 14
TTSD Board Work Session and Regular Meeting
5:00 to 9:30 PM
Live virtual feed available on the TTSD Youtube channel
March 21-25 Spring Break - No School
Brain Awareness Week is Next Week
March 14-20
Links to important things to know about the teen brain:
Brain Awareness Week information and activities
2021-23 CTE Revitalization Grant awarded to Tualatin High School
Tualatin High School has received an $81,700. Health Sciences and Hospitality Pathways Expansion grant. This grant will support the expansion of career and technical education (CTE) course offerings and 54 new projects. Congratulations to Chris Lieuallen, College and Career Coordinator and Tualatin High CTE teachers.
Concerning teen fentanyl related deaths
Please take a moment to speak with your teen students about this recent Community Alert Regarding Teen Fentanyl related deaths. The Washington County Crisis Line is a good resource for drug or alcohol use, suicide, depression or anxiety concerns. Reach out for help.
Neighborhood Health Center Newsletter
How to Help Your Child Through a Mental Health Crisis
by Elizabeth Pruett, RN, MSN, CPNP
Neighborhood Health Center’s School-Based Health Center (SBHC) at Tualatin High School cares about your child and their mental health and wellbeing. We understand how difficult this stage of life is, especially during the pandemic. That’s why your SBHC is here to support your child’s mental health with screening, diagnosis, and treatment, available by appointment, and referrals as needed to access individualized mental health care.
As the pandemic continues, children may find themselves overwhelmed and confused. If left untreated or without intervention, these feelings may escalate and spiral into a mental health crisis. A mental health crisis is when a child’s emotions and behavior put them at risk of harming themselves or others. Warning signs include:
· Expressing suicidal thoughts or statements
· Making harmful threats to themselves or others
· Self-injuring, including cutting or burning
· Expressing agitation and aggression, including physical aggression or destruction of property
· Experiencing hallucinations or delusions
· Isolating from friends or family
If you feel your child is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Do not leave them alone. Let the 911 operator know your child is experiencing a mental health crisis and provide as much detail about the situation as you can.
If you know your child is not in immediate danger, consider the following:
· Create a safe space to allow them to talk about their feelings. Actively listen and reassure them you are there to support them and help them through these feelings
· If your child is currently in mental health treatment, reach out to their behavioral health provider for assistance.
· If your child is not currently in mental health treatment, connect them with mental health services. Primary care providers, such as at the SBHC, can usually provide the necessary screenings and referrals.
· Connect with a hotline which provides crisis intervention services and resources, like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255.
· Proactively create a crisis plan for if your child’s mental health turns into an emergency. This includes determining how to keep other children in the household safe during a potential emergency.
Below are emergency hotlines that you and your child can utilize if your child is experiencing a mental health crisis and is not in immediate danger.
· National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – provides 24/7 free and confidential support and crisis resources for you and your loved ones at (800) 273-8255
· Oregon Youth Line – provides free support and crisis resources for teens and adolescents at (877) 968-8491 or text “teen2teen” to 839863
For help connecting to additional resources and support or to schedule an appointment for diagnosis or treatment, call the SBHC at (503) 941-3180.
Updated Activities and Athletics Guidance beginning March 12
Athletics/Activities:
Masks are optional for students K-12 during indoor and outdoor activities.
Overnight travel for athletic competitions or performances will be permitted.
Masks are optional for students in K-8 indoor after school activities.
Indoor Spectators:
Spectators are allowed for indoor events. Masks are optional.
Concession stands can resume.
Food or drinks are allowed.
Steps to promote safety and distancing will continue.
Field Trips:
Field trips allowed in and outside of the district.
Overnight field trips are allowed aligned to pre-COVID policies.
Assemblies & After-School Extracurricular Activities
After-school social events, including school dances, proms, graduations and year-end celebrations are allowed. Steps to promote safety and distancing will continue.
After-school clubs and extracurricular activities are allowed.
Visitors/Volunteers
Volunteers will be allowed in buildings with proper District application and approval. Please find full information on the TTSD website here. Contact your school if you have questions.
All meetings that include those other than students and staff (PSO meetings, Site Council meetings, etc) may resume in-person.
Volunteer Service Projects
Volunteer events and projects may resume in-person and indoors.
Additional COVID-19 Tests Available for FREE
As of March 7, 2022 households can order four more free COVID tests to be shipped to your home by USPS! Place your order here: https://covidtests.gov
TTSD COVID-19 Dashboard
Check out TTSD's new COVID-19 Dashboard. This information will be updated weekly, on Fridays, in our commitment to keeping our community informed.
You can find the Control Panel here.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
Washington County website has the most up-to-date information for local COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and booster sites.
Is your child or family struggling with mental health or wellbeing?
They are available for consultation, student check-in's, or referral to outside services. Contact your school office to be connected to the school Counselor or Family Partnership Advocate.
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