TTSD Community Newsletter
November 5, 2021
0:02 with Dr. Sue
Daylight Savings Time
Daylight savings time ends this Sunday November 7, 2021, 2:00 AM. Clocks are set back an hour to gain one hour. Be sure to set your clocks back an hour on Sunday morning.
Important November Dates
11 - No School - Veterans Day Holiday
12 - No School - Teacher workday
22 - School Board Work Session and Meeting 5:00 to 9:30 PM
meeting streamed live on TTSD Youtube Channel
24 - No School - non-contract day
25-26 - No School for Thanksgiving Holiday
Congratulations Coach Lever!
We Celebrate our Veterans November 11
Native American Heritage Month
Technology Support for Secondary Students
Families of Secondary students, the TTSD Help Desk has great information on how to view Middle and High School student progress using a web browser. Day to day assignments can be viewed in CANVAS and overall course grades can be viewed in ParentVue/StudentVue.
City of Tigard November Events
The City of Tigard has some great community wellness challenges and events happening in the month of November:
- Check out the Planksgiving Challenge that starts small and builds up each day. See how long you can plank!
- Virtual Turkey Trot at Cook Park is an activity that individuals and families can do on their own.
Rental Arrears (back rent) Assistance
COVID-19 Notification: Please let us know
If your child is sick or has been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, please keep your child home and notify your school. This is very important as we continue to work together to keep schools safe and our students in the classroom. With winter coming, the flu season upon us, and more opportunities to gather with friends and families, the chances of spreading viruses including COVID-19 increases. One exposure to a classroom can impact many including students and staff who may be more vulnerable to illness. Let’s continue to stay vigilant so all students can stay at school learning together.
Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Available for Children Ages 5 to 11
For children ages 5 and 11, the Pfizer vaccine is available. This age group will receive two shots, three weeks apart. The dosage will be one-third the amount of that amount for 12 year olds and above.
Vaccines are free and available at no cost.
● Anyone age 5 and up in Oregon can get a COVID-19 vaccine for free.
● You do not need insurance. Vaccines are available regardless of immigration status.
● Per Oregon law, children under 15 require parental consent.
TuHS School Based Health Center has COVID-19 Vaccinations and Flu Shots for Students
NHC Tualatin High School-Based Health Center (SBHC)
22300 SW Boones Ferry Road, Room 26A
Tualatin, OR 97062
Thursdays 9:00 to 11:40 AM
Call for an Appointment: 503-941-3180
Offering COVID-19 Vaccines for students ages 12 to 18 and Flu shots children and students 6 months to 18 years old.
Planning to offer COVID-19 Vaccine to ages 5 to 11 very soon!
OHSU COVID-19 Screening Program begins today (Friday, November 5)
For those families who have enrolled your student(s) in the weekly OHSU COVID-19 screening program, be looking for the testing kits to come home today. Tests are due back to school each Monday. If you have questions or would like to enroll in the program, please contact your school office.
Would you like to serve on the Bond Oversight Committee?
Deadline to apply is extended to November 12, 2021. Are you interested in supporting the Bond capital improvement program? If you have building design, real estate development, construction, construction financing, budgeting, or auditing experience, please apply HERE.
Requirements for Volunteers
The following steps must be completed to volunteer in TTSD buildings.
- Background checks must be completed through Helpcounter. These expire every three years. A new application must be completed every three years.
- Per Oregon State Mandate all volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. TTSD is not accepting exemptions for volunteers. TTSD Volunteer Vaccination Documentation
Help Us be Ready for the Vaccine for Children Ages 5 to 11
Packed with Pride and The Foundation for Tigard-Tualatin Schools
Volunteers are needed and appreciated. Help is needed to:
- unload and stock food items
- pick up donations from our grocery store
Email packedwithpridecommunity@gmail.com to be included in our weekly email about volunteer opportunities. Thank you in advance for your helping hands.
Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools Looking for Board Members
Have a passion for helping all of our district schools? Chat with us about board openings to support our mission of working with the community to help fund learning options for our amazing students. We have a number of ways to get involved and are especially in search of a marketing person, and a digital communications person. Email: ed.the.ftts@gmail.com or president.the.ftts@gmail.com.
Playoff Season Reminders from OSAA
Please take a moment to review the latest communication from the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) OSSA Reminders. Reminders include:
As we head into playoffs for fall sports:
Students are not required to wear masks when practicing or playing competitive sports.
All spectators 5 years and older are required to wear masks outdoors when 6 feet of distance can not be consistently maintained regardless of vaccination status.
As we head into indoor winter sports:
Students are not required to wear masks when practicing or playing competitive sports.
All spectators 5 years and older are required to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status.
TTSD COVID-19 Dash Board Update
Here is our weekly report on COVID-19 cases and quarantining representing all our buildings. Due to the increased reporting, individual schools will no longer be sending out a notification to all families when there is a positive case reported in their building.
here.
Important COVID-19, Screening, Quarantine and Returning to School Information
TTSD Quarantine Instruction Plan
Masks Required For All Indoor and Outdoor Activities
Masks are required for all coaches, spectators, and staff during indoor and outdoor athletic activities in the Tigard-Tualatin School District. As a community, we want to take every step possible to stay safe and make sure our student-athletes are able to continue to participate and enjoy their experiences. We want to make sure that our entire community does its part to stem the spread of COVID-19 so our doors remain open and our classrooms remain full of students. For more information, please see the attached athletic guidance from the OSAA. OSAA Guidance
For more information on masks, please visit: CDC Guide to Masks
For questions regarding the Oregon statewide mask requirements visit: OHA Masks FAQ
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.
Tigard-Tualatin School District
Email: lburton@ttsd.k12.or.us
Website: ttsdschools.org
Location: 6960 Southwest Sandburg Street, Tigard, OR, USA
Phone: 503-431-4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TTSDSchools/
Twitter: @TigardTualSD