FLEX Family Newsletter
March 19th, 2021

In this newsletter, you'll find:
- Spring Break
- Forecasting Information
- Marathon Kids Spring Run
- Star Wars Virtual Escape Room
- 6th grade grant - funded!
- Student Section

Forecasting Information - current grades 5-11
Forecasting for the 2021-22 school year is coming up. Grade level forecasting forms will be delivered by email on Monday, March 29th. The deadline to submit your forecast form is 5pm on April 6th. Please complete one form per student, for students who will be in grades 6-12 next fall.
The Academic Planning Guide can be found HERE.
If you have questions and need assistance with forecasting please contact:
Mike Chamberlain - Assistant Principal
Edward (Eddy) Fernandez - Secondary Counselor
General FLEX Online email:
LIVE ZOOM DROP-IN SESSIONS
Drop in to these informal “office hours” with your questions about scheduling classes for the 2021-22 school year with FLEX.
Drop-In Session 1:
Wednesday 3/31 8:00am-9:30am
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 806 522 7428
Passcode: FLEX
Drop-In Session 2:
Thursday 4/1 3:00pm-4:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 806 522 7428
Passcode: FLEX
Drop-In Session 3:
Monday 4/5 8:00am-9:30am
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 806 522 7428
Passcode: FLEX
Star Wars Virtual Escape Room
Join Beaverton Safe Routes to School on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Baby Yoda’s Safe Journey: A Star Wars Virtual Escape Room. As a continuation of the Star Wars saga, you will encounter familiar characters such as Finn and Ray, C-3PO, Chewbacca, BB-8, and even Darth Vader! To help Baby Yoda participants will learn more about walking, biking, and taking COVID-19 safety precautions all while solving curious puzzles and becoming Safe Routes Jedi Knights. Upon completion of your mission (about 20-30 minutes), 10 Jedis will be selected to earn a Bicycle Prize Pack (Nutcase helmet, bike lock, bike pump, and bike light) on March 31st. Follow the link below to start your journey!
Beaverton School District Marathon Kids Spring Run (K-5)
We are excited to announce our Marathon Kids Spring Run 2021! We will run the week of March 19-28. We can’t wait to see how many of you participate with us.
What is it?
A chance to run and track your miles for Marathon Kids!
Time to get outside this spring and exercise
Where can I find more information?
Here is the website with more information
Contact Shani at Shani_Clarke@beaverton.k12.or.us if you have any questions!
Where do I run?
On the website there are 1 mile routes near your school to use
You could run a route near your home and track it on your own
Do I need to sign up?
No need to sign up! Just do your run, track your mileage and enter it into your students Marathon Kids account.
What if I don’t have a Marathon Kids account?
Reach out to Shani_Clarke@beaverton.k12.or.us and she will resend your login information
Look for an email from noreply@marathonkids.org
When is the Spring Run?
The Spring Run will be during the week of March 19-28th.
Happy Running!
FLEX Students have run a LOT of miles so far!

Thank you for your generous support!
Student Section
The students chose one character that they connect with from the reading. Using a variety of symbols, colors, direct text, important takeaways, and their overall connections, the student will showcase what they have learned on one page, in turn they can share their knowledge with others.

St. Patrick's Day Fun

BSD Student Surveys
Each year the District surveys students, staff, and parents to gather information for planning, program evaluation, and assessment of progress on the District's Strategic Plan.
For more information, please click the links below:
Clothes for Kids
The link to schedule an online Clothes for Kids Appointment is under the Families tab on the District's website. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or on Wednesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
FLEX High School Students Can Join Sports!Use the link below to access available athletic information at your neighborhood school or contact the school's Athletic Director. https://flex.beaverton.k12.or.us/activities/athletic-registration | We're now on Social Media! | Have you joined a club yet? It's not too late! Learn more or join one of these clubs by enrolling in the Canvas course called "FOS Clubs" (check with a teacher for the link) If you would like to start a club, talk with your teachers about finding a supervisor. All clubs need an adult adviser. |
FLEX High School Students Can Join Sports!
Use the link below to access available athletic information at your neighborhood school or contact the school's Athletic Director.
https://flex.beaverton.k12.or.us/activities/athletic-registration
Thanks for reading!
Paul Ottum
Principal FLEX Online School