Lenox Elementary
Family Newsletter-January 8, 2021
Welcome back from winter break and welcome to a new year! Our new year has brought us changes in the Return-to-School planning. On Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2020, Governor Kate Brown issued a letter to the directors of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Department of Education (ODE) stating that as of Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, the health metrics guiding schools’ return to in-person learning should be considered advisory rather than mandatory.
HSD is working through this update and collaborating with the Governor's office, ODE, Washington County Public Health, and the bargaining units of Hillsboro Education Association (HEA) and the Hillsboro Classified Union (HCU). An update will be provided to our School Board at their Jan. 12 work session, and will then be shared in a districtwide communication to staff, students, and families on Jan. 13.
Thank you for you patience and understanding as we navigate these updates in this challenging time.
Warmest Regards,
Mrs. Gina McLain
Important Dates to Remember
- Tues., Jan. 12th: Booster Dining Night Out at the Tanasbourne Five Guys, ALL DAY! More info below.
- Mon., Jan. 18th: No School--Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Thurs., Jan. 28th: End of Semester 1
- Fri., Jan. 29th: No School--Teacher Grade Prep Day
- Mon. Feb. 1st: No School--Teacher Prep Day
View the HSD 2020-21 Calendar HERE
Win With Reading On Friday, December 18th, Lenox kicked off its 29th year of Win With Reading, an incentive-based program that encourages kids to read! Visit the Booster Website to find information and instructions about the program, as well as links to online forms needed for your child to record and submit their reading minutes, and ways to qualify for some fun prizes! *NEW: Printable Forms NOW AVAILABLE!*. Also don't forget to check out their Facebook page often for up-to-date info, deadlines, teacher-recommended books, and shout-outs throughout the program to recognize our awesome readers' accomplishments! Do you have a picture of your child reading a favorite book? If so, feel free to submit it to our Booster Club at lenoxboosterclub@gmail.com to post on their website and Facebook page to celebrate our readers. | Booster Dining Night Out Join us ANY TIME on Tuesday, January 12th at the Tanasbourne Five Guys, located on 2343 NW 185th Avenue and help out Lenox at the same time! When ordering, let your cashier know you're supporting "the fundraiser" or show them this flyer and Five Guys will give 15% of your purchase to our school! Want to skip the line? Call in your order dialing (503) 466-0828 or order online - don't forget to mention it's for Lenox! You can also choose curbside pickup. Please note that deliveries will NOT count towards the fundraiser. Tell your family and friends! | HSD Playgrounds Open School playgrounds and open fields are now available for community use. Families are welcome to use playgrounds and open fields during* and after school hours and do so at their own risk. (*Once schools resume in-person learning for students, playgrounds and open fields will be off-limits to the community during school hours.). Turf fields and stadiums remain closed for any community use. Playground equipment will not be sanitized by school staff, so visitors are encouraged to take health and safety precautions. .Please click here for more info and related health and safety precautions. |
Win With Reading
Booster Dining Night Out
HSD Playgrounds Open
Lenox Booster Club--Positions Needing to be Filled
Lenox Booster Club has several parent volunteers who will soon be transitioning to new schools, leaving positions to be filled for the next school year. We hope to be able to provide as much of the fun events and programs as we have in the past, but heavily rely on volunteers in order to be able to do so. For parents interested in helping, this is a great time and opportunity to learn the ropes with the current event and program leaders as well as to add their own ideas, energy, and skills into the mix!
Here are the current areas needing more members:
- Treasurer
- Yearbook
- Boxtops
- Bingo
- Carnival
- Hospitality
- Win With Reading
- Bookfair
- Spirit Wear
If you are interested in any of the following areas, Booster would love to hear from you! Please reach out to them at lenoxboosterclub@gmail.com for more details. Thank you!
Spirit Wear is now available for purchase online only through our website. Some sizes are limited. To purchase spirit wear go to: "shop" tab on our website.
Make sure to sign up for an account on the website to receive all Booster related information.
Family Tech & Digital Tools Support
- Student Tech Support-- Students/families should call or text 503-886-8956 for technical assistance, selecting English or Spanish when prompted. Support is also available through techhelp@hsd.k12.or.us.
- Comprehensive Distance Learning Resources and Information
- Videos & FAQ for Google Classroom