TTSD Community Newsletter
January 20, 2023
Important Dates
January 23
Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 PM
Also streamed live on the TTSD Youtube Channel
January 18 and 20 - 6-8:30 PM
Interim School Board Position Interviews
streamed live on the TTSD Youtube Channel
January 26 6-8:30 PM
Interim School Board Position Interviews
streamed live on the TTSD Youtube Channel
February 2
End of the Quarter
No School February 3
Teacher Work Day
No School February 20
Presidents Day Holiday
Another Way to Serve Your Community
Washington County Boards and Commissions Vacancies
Various boards, committees and commissions advise the Board of Commissioners on matters of interest to people who live and work in Washington County. Commission members are volunteers appointed by the County Board of Commissioners. Committees themselves do not pass ordinances to establish policy; their purpose is to study issues and make recommendations.
Open Committee Positions:
- Advisory Council on Racial Equity
- Aging and Veterans Services
- Audit Committee
- Behavioral Health Council
- Civil Service Commission
Nominate an educator today! This spring, Pamplin Media Group will honor educators from all of our Oregon communities who deserve to be recognized for their dedication, professionalism and work in classrooms, schools and in their communities.
If you know someone who goes above and beyond to inspire and serve, whether in or out of the classroom, nominate them today.
Who can be an Amazing Educator? Anyone who works or volunteers in a public school, private school, community college or university located in one of the communities served by Pamplin Media Group can be nominated for this award.
To nominate, all you need to do is send us your name and contact info, the person you are nominating and why you believe that person is an Amazing Educator, along with their contact information. Deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 25. Nominate an Educator
Tigard High Student Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser
Tigard High seniors, Theo Jones and Izzy Pope will be leading a fundraising team for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) from January 26th through March 12th. The pair are participating in the Student Visionaries of the Year program with LLS.
Theo and Izzy, alongside their team of 30 Tigard High students have set an ambitious fundraising goal of $30,000. The money raised will support affordable patient treatment, maintaining available Medicaid for their patients, and fund accelerated progress in research for all cancers. You can follow their Instagram @callingacure for more information about their fundraising events such as a March Madness basketball tournament and various restaurant nights. To donate or learn more about LLS, please visit the the event website.
Neighborhood Health Center School-Based Health Center
Meet Jovani Corona, Tualatin High School’s Engagement Ambassador!
As an Engagement Ambassador, Jovani helps students and their families navigate healthcare services. Jovani Corona works at your NHC Tualatin High SBHC, connecting district students to services at the SBHC and in the community.
He can answer questions about health coverage and assist families who are applying for Oregon Health Plan or submitting requests for plan changes. He can also help students find a provider for medical, dental, or vision services and walk them through the process of establishing care or provide information regarding transportation services for patients getting to and from appointments.
If there are other needs, such as behavioral healthcare, Jovani can connect patients to a behavioral
health provider at an NHC clinic, as well. He is also available to answer any questions students might have about services available at the SBHC.
Jovani is available to patients on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Ask the SBHC receptionist or call (503) 941-3180 with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Scholarship for Young Women of or Interest in Nordic Heritage
"An Oregon tradition since 1956, the Lucia program puts young women with and interest in Nordic heritage in touch with this beloved legend of Scandinavia, while offering them the opportunity to serve their community and receive Scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $1,000. The official Oregon Lucia is crowned each year at NNW’s ScanFair in December. Lucia and her court members appear at various Nordic events during the holiday season and throughout the year." More Details
February 15 is School Exclusion Day
Oregon law requires the following shots for school and child care attendance.
At all ages and grades, the number of doses required varies by a child’s age and how long ago they were vaccinated. Other vaccines may be recommended. Exemptions are also available. Please check with your child’s school, child care or healthcare provider for details.
Nami Basics Class
NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family members who provide care for youth who are experiencing mental health symptoms. Six sessions on Wednesday nights beginning January 25 to March 1, 7 to 8:30 PM Countryside Community Church 18810 SW Kruger Rd. Sherwood Register Here
Parenting and Mental Health
Are you a parent of a kid dealing with a mental health challenge? A teacher wanting to know how to better support your students? Or a parent wanting to know how to help your kid's friends? Join us for a morning of education and support, where you will hear from both parents and youth who have lived experience dealing with mental health challenges. Register Here
Saturday, February 25, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sherwood School District Office, Multipurpose Room, 21920 SW Sherwood Blvd, Sherwood
Black and African American Peer to Peer Class
A culturally-specific, eight-week education program focused on mental health, wellness, and recovery for anyone in the Black and African American community experiencing mental health differences.
January 21 to March 11
Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
U.S. Department of Ed Webinars on Fentanyl Use
After federal updates are shared, the webinar series features lessons learned, best practices and resources from across the country.
Part 1: Knowing the Facts About Fentanyl - January 17, 2023 @ Noon-1:30 p.m. PT
Part 2: Preventing and Addressing Fentanyl Use - February 8, 2024 @ Noon - 1:30 p.m. PT
*Speakers/Panelist include local advocates Jennifer Epstein, Director of Outreach for Song for Charlie, and Kristen Gustafson, Health/PE TOSA for Beaverton SD.
How to Become a School Board Member
Oregon School Board Association is encouraging community members to run for local school boards. Oregon School Board elections are May 16, 2023.
OSBA is providing resources and training through its “Get on Board” campaign, and especially encourages candidates of color to run for local seats. The campaign website has background information and registration links for two free informational webinars, planned for Jan. 11 (The Basics) and Jan. 25 (The Power of Diversity).
In addition, this short video outlines what school board members do and their importance in serving the community.
The filing period for school board seats opens Feb. 4 and closes March 16. School board elections in Oregon are held every two years.
Tigard-Tualatin Virtual Academy (TTVA) Offers Secondary Online School
TTVA is an online school serving students in grades 6-12. Their mission is to build an online school that meets students where they are through differentiated instruction, monthly progress conferences, and a more flexible schedule.
If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to the TTVA Office VirtualAcademy@ttsd.k12.or.us or Principal Jeni DeWolfe jdewolfe@ttsd.k12.or.us. We are happy to answer any questions you might have.
We will be opening up the opportunity for parents to update their information we have in our system (Synergy) via ParentVUE beginning Dec 12th.
It will remain open through the end of the school year. We ask that all parents review the student health information, email, phone, student cell phone, etc that we have on file to ensure we have the best method for school to home communication.
Parents will have 5 opportunities to dismiss this reminder in ParentVUE before they are forced to review and update this information.
COVID-19 Dashboard
In our commitment to keeping our community informed, the TTSD COVID-19 Dashboard will provide data regarding positive cases of COVID-19 in our schools. The Dashboard will be published on the first and third Friday of each month representing two weeks of data and will provide the district total along with individual schools. The number reported represent cases starting Saturday.
Learn more about how you are feeling. Resources are available if you need help through the Mental Health Screening Tool.
Tigard, OR 97223
503-431-4000